When global markets get selective, foreign financials are often the first place investors start trimming exposure. You get that double-edged sword of equity risk and currency risk. Risk-off typically means dollar strength, which is no good for foreign stocks. Today’s Bear of the Day has avoided these pitfalls for now. However, the near-term setup is far less compelling than it looks on the surface.Today’s Bear of the Day is Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) Banco De Chile ((BCH). Banco De Chile, as the name impli ...

Key Takeaways BAC's average total loans and leases rose 8% in Q4 2025 to $1.17T, led by 12% growth in commercial balances.Consumer loan growth was modest at 4%, reflecting selective borrowing and cautious household demand.BAC's loan mix could support earnings if commercial momentum holds and credit costs stay contained.Bank of America’s (BAC) loan book expanded again in the fourth quarter of 2025, and the composition is telling. Commercial balances drove most of the growth, while consumer lending was more s ...

Key Takeaways COLB's Q3 revenue rose 17%, boosted by NII, fee income, and early Pacific Premier integration benefits.Pacific Premier adds fee engines like trust services and escrow, lifting durable non-interest income.Operating expenses and uneven credit costs may weigh as COLB completes integration through early 2026.Columbia Banking (COLB) intends to reaccelerate revenues, while reshaping its balance sheet after closing the Pacific Premier acquisition. Margin actions and fee income platforms are building ...