Regional bank shares mixed amid uncertainty

NEW YORK - Shares of regional banks were trading mixed Monday as questions remained about the impact the $700 billion rescue plan would have on them. KeyCorp shares rose 46 cents, or 6.9 percent, to $7.26 and National City Corp.'s stock climbed 29 cents, or 15 percent, to $2.29. However, Regions Financial Corp.'s stock fell 42 cents, or 4.8 percent, to $8.71 and SunTrust Banks Inc. shares fell 81 cents, or 2 percent, to $35.63. Shares of Fifth Third Bancorp. dipped 6 cents to $10.34, while BB & T Corp. shares lost 50 cents to $29.96. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. shares shed 90 cents to $67.06 and Comerica Inc. stock fell 85 cents,... [read full story]