NEW YORK - Citizens Financial Group Inc . (NYSE:CFG) saw its shares climb 2.78% to close at $27.32 on Wednesday, as the company benefited from an upswing that also lifted major indices like the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This increase represents the second straight day of gains for Citizens Financial, although the stock is still trailing its 52-week high of $44.82 reached on February 3rd by $17.50.
The financial institution's performance stood out even with a lighter trading volume of 5.5 million shares compared to its 50-day average. In the context of its peers, Citizens Financial outshone other banking giants such as Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) & Co., Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C)., and UBS Group AG (SIX:UBSG) during Wednesday's trading session.
The positive movement in CFG's stock comes despite broader economic concerns and illustrates a moment of resilience in the financial sector. Investors and market watchers will continue to monitor Citizens Financial's performance closely, particularly in relation to its competitors and the overall health of the banking industry. The market data provided was sourced from Automated Insights, Dow Jones, and FactSet.
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