Three bank stocks to avoid — and 18 to buy — from analysts at Jefferies - MarketWatch
1. Bank stocks surged with S&P 500 banking sector returning 27.2%. 2. Analysts project loan growth rebound and strong credit quality for regional banks. 3. Jefferies assigned buy ratings to 18 of 32 regional banks analyzed. 4. Current federal-funds rate cuts may enhance banks' profitability. 5. Forward P/E ratios suggest banks are undervalued compared to S&P 500.