The Latest Breaking News from First Republic

The Dow Jones sold off 300 points Friday, as regional bank First Republic dived after suspending its dividend. FedEx soared on earnings.

“Founders are pretty confused at [the] moment” one venture investor said.

In an effort to stave off contagion, 11 of the largest American banks have injected a total of $30 billion into First Republic, a regional bank based in San Francisco that's been struggling amid this week's turmoil in the financial sector. We take a closer look. Meanwhile, the European Central…

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In late January, First Republic Bank's CEO wrote to U.S. regulators saying his bank did not pose signficant risk to the U.S.'s financial stability.

European and US banking shares fall, with Credit Suisse down 12% as sentiment remains fragile

Shares have advanced in Asia, tracking a rally on Wall Street after a group of big banks offered a lifeline to First Republic Bank, the lender investors had focused on in their hunt for troubles in the banking industry

First Republic is the fourth bank in a week to show signs of financial distress. What does this mean for Australian interest rates – and mortgages?

The uninsured deposits from 11 big banks into First Republic Bank are seen as a vote of confidence in the San Francisco-based firm with $176.4 billion in deposits.

Inflationary pressures are boosting rates, which in turn are exposing cracks in the foundation of the global financial system.

Could isolated failures herald another global banking crisis?