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Investors looking for stocks in the Banks - Foreign sector might want to consider either NatWest Group (NWG) or Sumitomo Mitsui (SMFG). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Chase Investment Counsel Corp purchased a new stake in shares of NatWest Group plc (NYSE: NWG) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 252,991 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,579,000. Several other institutional investors

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NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) shares rose 4% to 603.88p after UBS upgraded its earnings forecasts following better-than-expected fourth quarter and stronger capital generation. The Swiss bank said fourth-quarter pre-tax profit excluding notable items and litigation and conduct charges was 7% above consensus, with net interest income 3% ahead and operating costs in line, while impairments were 30% better than expected…

Caprock Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NatWest Group plc (NYSE: NWG) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 144,247 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,051,000. Other large investors have also recently added to or