Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill
Reported by CNBC · cnbc.com · August 23, 2026
Citigroup and Wells Fargo have room to buy a big regional bank as regulators have opened the door to megadeals. Five regional banks make sense as targets.
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What to watch: Citigroup Inc. (C) is involved in M&A activity — deal terms and financing structure matter more than the headline here.
Market reaction today: $C +0.05%
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