Regional banks are benefiting from U.S. economic growth and an improving consumer. Bank OZK is a highly profitable bank with compelling growth and a nearly 3% dividend yield.

The recent spike in volatility in the stock markets means investors should refocus on quality dividend stocks.

Growth in earnings per share can provide the fuel behind future dividend increases and increases in intrinsic values.

Bank OZK shocked Wall Street by taking a large charge for real estate loans gone bad. Investors are left wondering, what will be next?

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