These banks might be next to pair up, says analyst who called the $11 billion Comerica sale
1. Jefferies analyst spots merger candidates among regional banks, including VLY. 2. Merger activity is increasing; VLY listed among potential transactions. 3. M&A could enhance efficiency in the banking sector amid rising costs. 4. VLY has a low return on equity compared to competitors. 5. Analyst cites rising demand for bank mergers to boost performance.