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Wells Fargo and Citigroup Eye Big Bank Acquisitions

Updated 2026-08-23 12:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Citigroup and Wells Fargo are considering the acquisition of a major bank, with regulators allowing megadeals. Five regional banks are seen as potential targets.

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Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill

Citigroup and Wells Fargo have room to buy a big regional bank as regulators have opened the door to megadeals. Five regional banks make sense as targets.

2026-08-23 12:00 UTC