PNC (NYSE:PNC) Interested in Regions (NYSE:RF), BankAtlantic (NYSE:BBX)

A report in the Florida Business Journal, citing unnamed sources in the industry, said PNC Financial Services (NYSE:PNC) was interested in expanding its presence in Florida, and is looking at Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) and BankAtlantic (NYSE:BBX) for possible acquisitions.

PNC is reportedly already in talks with Regions, and is taking into consideration a possible deal with BankAtlantic.

Regions and BankAtlantic shares have been under pressure and possibly could be acquired at decent prices.

Most analysts see PNC expanding its presence in Florida as a good move for them.

PNC was trading at $59.96, down $0.45, or 0.74 percent, as of 12:37 PM EST. Regions Financial was trading at $6.27, up $0.07, or 1.13 percent. BankAtlantic was at $0.96, up 0.10, or 11.70 percent.