Why Signature Bank (SBNY) Stock Is Down 20%

Signature Bank SNBY shares are trading lower by 21.76% to $71.01 Friday afternoon. The stock is trading lower in sympathy with SVB Financial Group SIVB following news Silcon Valley Bank (SVB) has been closed Friday by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has been appointed as the bank's receiver. 

The news comes on the heels of SVB's parent company, SVB Financial Group, failing to raise enough cash to sustain operations.

SVB is a major bank for venture-backed companies, and it cited cash burn from clients as one reason it was looking to raise additional capital. The bank's troubles underscore the difficulty companies face as of late due to escalating interest rates and a looming recession...Read More

According to data from Benzinga Pro, SNBY has a 52-week high of $328.88 and a 52-week low of $61.37.