Commercial Real Estate Woes Cast Shadow Over Some Bank Stocks

Commercial real estate (CRE) market remains stressed, posing risks for banks
Empty office buildings and other CRE exposure is a growing problem
Some bank stocks with CRE lending exposure face uncertainty
Broader tailwinds in financial sector may help offset CRE issues
Unclear how much CRE pain banks will ultimately face

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