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People's United: Ready to Pounce - Barron's
Aug 24, 2008 08:44 AM UTC

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Via Long Investment Ideas from Seeking Alpha:

If there are potential winners in the credit crisis, Barron's Leslie Norton sees one in People's United Financial (PBCT). The Connecticut-based regional bank, the largest in New England, has managed to steer clear of subprime loans, has a strong balance sheet, and is so well capitalized that it's looking for acquisitions as other lenders flounder.

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