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Regional bank stocks, which surged after Trump's second election victory, have remained flat in 2025. Wall Street veteran Ed Yardeni suggests they may be poised for a comeback due to low valuations, improving earnings forecasts, and potential M&A activity.

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Charles Schwab reported strong Q1 results, with revenue up 18% and EPS beating estimates. The company saw a 44% surge in core net new assets and a 9% increase in total client assets to $9.93 trillion. Schwab also boosted its dividend by 8% and repurchased shares.

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