1.   Banking stocks also gained.

2.   Banking stocks gained.

3.   Banking stocks have lagged behind the broader market this year.

4.   Banking stocks rose as bonds gained because banks typically have large bond portfolio.

5.   Banking stocks have benefited from the consolidation moves.

6.   Banking stocks rose on optimism a growing economy will mean more companies borrowing money.

7.   Banking stocks rose.

8.   Banking stocks took a hit as higher rates also threaten to stifle demand for credit and make it harder for debtors to pay back loans.

9.   Banking stocks were mixed Wednesday.

10.   Banking stocks also tumbled.