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Stock Market 2 February 2026

Fifth Third Bancorp stock price rises as Comerica deal closes — what FITB investors watch next

Fifth Third Bancorp stock price rises as Comerica deal closes — what FITB investors watch next

Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp climbed 1.5% to $50.98 Monday morning after the regional bank finalized its merger with Comerica Incorporated. The deal creates the ninth-largest U.S. bank, boasting roughly $294 billion in assets. CEO Tim Spence described the merger as “a pivotal moment” for expanding into faster-growing markets. The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF gained 1.7%, with Huntington Bancshares and KeyCorp also posting gains.
2 February 2026