This week's most-read content includes features on the most recent bank deals, and the latest episode of S&P Global Market Intelligence's new Street Talk podcast.

New podcast asks what's next for bank M&A

In the latest episode of the new Street Talk podcast, we spoke with Mendon Capital's Anton Schutz about the market's response to recent bank deals and his outlook for M&A activity, including the possibility for more big-ticket deals.

Trump pick signals deregulatory agenda for big-bank supervisor

President Donald Trump's intended nomination of Joseph Otting could pay dividends for big banks supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Street commends Glacier Bancorp's 8th M&A deal in 5 years

Analysts and investors responded favorably after Glacier Bancorp Inc. said it would acquire Columbine Capital Corp. in a $73.9 million deal that would bolster the buyer's presence in Colorado and help it cross the $10 billion-asset threshold.

New Jersey-based BCB Bancorp buying IA Bancorp for $20M

Under the deal, IA Bancorp Inc. shareholders can opt to get either 0.189 BCB Bancorp Inc. common share or $3.05 in cash for each IA Bancorp common share, as long as an overall ratio of 80% stock and 20% cash is met.

QCR Holdings buying Guaranty Bankshares in $44.2M deal

The deal is composed of a 79% stock and 21% cash consideration and is valued at approximately $44.2 million.