September 7, 2026
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Fifth Third Profit Boosted by Comerica Acquisition

Fifth Third Bancorp recorded a step-up in revenue and profit for the second quarter as the integration of its recent Comerica acquisition translated to major gains.

The Fifth Third Bank parent posted a profit of $763 million, or 83 cents a share, in the second quarter. That’s up from $591 million, or 88 cents a share, in the year-earlier quarter, which during which it had a smaller base of outstanding shares.

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  • Peter Lynch

    Lynch co-authored several bestselling investment classics, including One Up on Wall Street, Beating the Street, and Learn to Earn. Known for his accessible and common-sense approach to the stock market, he coined the famous investment mantra, "Invest in what you know." This philosophy empowers everyday individual investors to find market-beating opportunities by observing consumer trends and products in their own daily lives before Wall Street notices them.Beyond his writing and investing career, Lynch is a prominent philanthropist. He works actively through the Lynch Foundation to support education, medical research, and cultural organizations. He continues to serve as a vice chairman of Fidelity Management & Research Company, mentoring new generations of financial analysts.
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Lynch co-authored several bestselling investment classics, including One Up on Wall Street, Beating the Street, and Learn to Earn. Known for his accessible and common-sense approach to the stock market, he coined the famous investment mantra, "Invest in what you know." This philosophy empowers everyday individual investors to find market-beating opportunities by observing consumer trends and products in their own daily lives before Wall Street notices them.Beyond his writing and investing career, Lynch is a prominent philanthropist. He works actively through the Lynch Foundation to support education, medical research, and cultural organizations. He continues to serve as a vice chairman of Fidelity Management & Research Company, mentoring new generations of financial analysts.

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