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3 Bank Stocks to Buy Just Earned Our Top Grades Ahead of Earnings

As earnings season approaches, look beyond the big names like Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC), Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE: GS), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS).

Instead, search for smaller, regional banks that have less exposure to global contagion and stronger dividends than their “too big to fail” competition.

Here are the three regional bank stocks to buy before earnings season..