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First Republic

Please click here for a chart of First Republic Bank stock (FRC).

Note the following:

  • The Afternoon Capsule is about the big picture.  The chart of FRC is being used as FRC is driving the stock market lower.
  • First Republic Bank focused mostly on the western U.S. catering to rich clients.
  • Until the Silicon Valley Bank failure, First Republic Bank was the envy of the banking industry.
  • When you look at the chart, keep in mind that the 52-week high of FRC is $171.09.