First Republic Bank faces double downgrade and short interest increase.
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S&P has downgraded First Republic for the second time in a week, citing concerns over the bank's concentration in the San Francisco Bay Area and its exposure to the region's overheated property market. The downgrade highlights the importance of market expertise and the risks associated with concentrated exposure.
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