KBW spotlights East West Bancorp, Webster Bank and Western Alliance as offering growth and value in tough year for bank stocks

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KBW analyst Chris McGratty said the bank sees potential upside for at least three regional bank stocks in a tough year for the sector.

McGratty, who is head of U.S. bank research for KBW, told MarketWatch that East West Bancorp Inc. EWBC offers above-average returns compared to its rivals, plus it’s buying back stock at an attractive valuation.

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