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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
Peakstone Realty Trust stock jumps 33% on Brookfield Asset Management’s $21-a-share buyout offer

Peakstone Realty Trust stock jumps 33% on Brookfield Asset Management’s $21-a-share buyout offer

Shares of Peakstone Realty Trust surged roughly 33% to $20.72 Monday morning following an announcement that Brookfield Asset Management plans to acquire the industrial REIT for $21 per share in cash. The deal puts Peakstone’s enterprise value at about $1.2 billion, factoring in both debt and equity. Brookfield’s stock showed little movement on the news.