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Stock futures higher as Apple, bank stocks lift sentiment; April jobs report in focus amid 'data dependent' Fed; Apple shares jump as iPhone sales power Q2 earnings beat; Warner Bros Discovery earnings on deck after Paramount plunge and Banks trim borrowing from Fed, Pacwest, Western Alliance rebound.

Apple rose on earnings while PacWest and Western Alliance tried to lead a regional bank bounce. The jobs report looms.

PacWest and Western Alliance were among the smaller lenders that saw shares tumble even as the banks sought to reassure their customers and investors..

Western Alliance and PacWest shares are plunging in Thursday, May 4, trading.

Regional lenders such as PacWest and Western Alliance are not seen as systemically important and more consolidation is ahead

Reports have both PacWest and Western Alliance seeking buyers.

PacWest Bancorp sparked more panic among regional banks on reports it's exploring strategic options, including a potential sale. Bank stocks dive.

Investors aren't convinced the banking crisis is over. And they're not making any secret of the banks they're concerned with.

Four U.S. regional banks failed in March and April. Stocks of smaller banks continue to sell off, a sign that the banking crisis is not over despite regulators' efforts.

Four U.S. regional banks failed in March and April. Stocks of smaller banks continue to sell off, a sign that the banking crisis is not over despite regulators' efforts.

Major Asian stock exchanges sank on Wednesday on renewed investor concerns that a softening US economy and troubles with that country's regional lenders could slow Asia's growth.