Synovus Financial Corp. Common Stock (SNV)

Investors are keeping a close eye on SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP (NYSE:SNV) as it boasts an impressive technical rating of 8 out of 10, signaling a possible breakout.

U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday, futures of S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones were higher, whereas Russell 2000 was trading lower.

On CNBC's "Halftime Report Final Trades," Joshua Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management named Shake Shack Inc. as his final trade.

Analysts at three investment banks are optimistic about regional banks, highlighting several factors likely to improve sector fundamentals.

According to JPMorgan, regional bank stocks have strong potential for gains in 2025, driven by pro-business policies, rate cuts, and M&A activity.