The recent tumult in U.S. regional bank stocks, triggered by New York Community Bancorp's (NYSE:NYCB) dismal earnings report, has sent shockwaves through the financial sector. The KBW Regional Banking Index experienced a modest recovery on Friday, offering a glimmer of hope after two consecutive days of substantial losses. NYSE:NYCB's drastic share price plunge, fueled by a dividend cut and unexpected losses on commercial real estate (CRE) loans, has prompted both concern and optimism among …

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