Here's Why Shares of First Niagara Financial Group Inc. Sank Today

First Niagara Financial has had a rough 5-year stretch. Its shares are down nearly 30%, while the S&P 500 has returned over 100%. Ill-timed acquisitions hurt the stock, and the bank's recent earnings didn't help confidence. In this segment of The Motley Fool's financials-focused show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson discuss the bank and its outlook.

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