On Wednesday, PNC Financial Services received a positive adjustment to its Relative Strength (RS) Rating, from 77 to 81.

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PNC Financial Services is building a flat base with a 203.98 entry. See if the stock can clear the breakout price in volume at least 40% above average.

Taking a look at revenue and profit performance, the company has posted two quarters of increasing earnings growth. Top line growth has also increased during the same period.

The company earns the No. 2 rank among its peers in the Banks-Super Regional industry group. Fifth Third Bancorp and PNC Financial Services are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.