-6th biggest US bank that few have heard of; born of a merger of 2 strong, large regionals
-Low interest rates, COVID-19 have delayed merger synergies, raised loan loss fears  
-Footprint in fast growing Southeast; As economy recovers, stock could rise up to 30%

What is Truist Financial (TFC) you might ask? It is the ungainly new name of a promising merger between the old BB&T and SunTrust, each of them well-known, big regional banks. The deal closed last December and the resulting entity has some 3,000 branches, mostly in the fast-growing southeast US, and assets of $504 billion, making it the sixth biggest bank in the US.

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I forgive that name change, because I do think it’s a relatively cheap stock, a well-run bank with a good track record, and one worth examining closer, particularly if you need a little financial ballast in your portfolio. Both predecessor banks were among the faster growing regional banks in the US.   Unlike the broad market, now near its all-time highs, Truist shares since the March lows are around $38—up from $24 at the low—but nowhere near the $55 previous pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) high.  If our view is right, the stock can approach $50, up to a 30% rise.Here’s what I believe the market is concerned with. ...

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