East West Bancorp: A Niche Banking Opportunity Worth Considering

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Explore the exciting world of EastWest Bancorp (NASDAQ: EWBC) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
*Stock prices used were the prices of Oct. 29, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 15, 2025.

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