Fifth Third Bancorp to buy Comerica for $10.9 billion in all-stock deal
1. Fifth Third Bancorp to acquire Comerica for $10.9 billion. 2. Deal creates the ninth-largest U.S. bank with $288 billion in assets. 3. Comerica shares jumped 15% post-announcement; Fifth Third slightly lower. 4. Expansion planned in Texas for Comerica, enhancing regional banking presence. 5. Merger approvals accelerating, hinting at more regional banking consolidations.