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Stocks of banks with Palm Beach County branches are recovering

March 21, 2023

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First Republic Bank is the exception. Happy Bank-Stock Bounceback Day to all who celebrate. Bruised but standing, 11 banks with local branches lost an average 22.3 percent in share price between Wednesday the 8th, the day before Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, and Monday…

FAU men’s NCAA tourney run is historic

March 21, 2023

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Dreaming of an all South Florida championship. Duke isn’t going. Kentucky isn’t going. Heck, Florida didn’t even get invited to the dance. But the Florida Atlantic University Owls are in the Sweet 16. FAU advanced Sunday night with a gutsy victory…

🏦 Checks and balances

March 21, 2023

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Good morning, Sunshine! For you today, (most) banks get their footing, Related extends its reach in West Palm Beach, a magical quiz, Owls for the win, and a Florida rambler. Today’s newsletter is a 5-minute read. 💵 First up: Bank holiday Happy…

6 theories on Silicon Valley Bank's failure

March 21, 2023

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There’s no shortage of alleged villains, half villains and nonvillains surrounding the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The regulators did it. It might be more accurate to say the regulators failed to do it. Part of the bank’s failure can be…

Voters assemble!

March 14, 2023

by Stet News

It’s a bright, shiny election day in 17 Palm Beach County cities and towns. Also for you today, a real estate mystery, Baby Birkin NFTs, pushing back against climate change, and pie. 🗳️ First up: Balance of power at stake in today’s…