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Last update: June 21, 2008 - 9:27 PM

Richard Kovacevich and William Cooper recently bought shares in their banks, signaling a vote of confidence. The prices at right are share values as of Friday's close.

Wells Fargo & Co. San Francisco $24.59

Richard Kovacevich, chairman, purchased 40,398 shares on June 6 at $26.05

John Stumpf, CEO, purchased 1,550 shares on May 15 at $28.93

TCF Financial Corp. Wayzata $12.26

William Cooper, former chairman, CEO, purchased 125,000 shares May 27-28 for $15.80 to $16.15

Huntington Bancshares Inc. Columbus, Ohio $6.67

Daniel Benchase, SVP, purchased 5,000 shares on May 7 at $9.68

James Nelson, EVP, purchased 3,700 shares on Jan. 22 at $11.01

Fifth Third Bancorp Cincinnati, Ohio $10.11

Kevin Kabat, CEO, purchased 10,000 shares on Feb. 27 at $25.03 to $25.07

Robert Sullivan, SVP, purchased 10,000 shares on March 11 at $24.05

George Schaefer Jr., chairman, purchased 20,456 shares on Jan. 24 at $25.37

Wachovia Corp. Charlotte, N.C. $17.43

George Kennedy (Ken) Thompson, ex-CEO, purchased 100,000 shares Nov. 16 at $39.19

Suntrust Banks Inc. Atlanta $37.27

Mark Chancy, CFO, purchased 1,500 shares on April 24 at $52.56

David Dierker, CAO, purchased 2,704 shares on Oct. 24 at $71.46

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