First Republic Bank's Rescue Deal Uncertainty Causes Stock Nosedive.

Shares of First Republic Bank continue to plummet amid uncertainty about a rescue deal, with the bank's share value down about 96% since the beginning of the year. Federal officials are reportedly coordinating talks to rescue the distressed lender, but private-sector efforts have yet to yield a deal. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation released its assessment of what led to Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, calling for greater supervision by regulators.