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Bank failures have put many consumers on edge about the safety of their deposits. But are certain financial institutions more likely to fail than others?

A New York Times article with the headline “Smaller banks are scrambling as share prices plunge” might have some Kentucky bankers, customers and investors worried. However, John Soper who spent 43 years in the banking industry in central Kentucky, said Kentucky banks should be OK ...

For a week that was filled with news and earnings, the market failed to react in any major fashion. The S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) finished the week 0.80% lower. Watching the Goliath Apple (AAPL) report better-than-expected earnings helped to buoy the market along with a stronger-than-expected NFP report.

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