Two Bank Stocks to Avoid: Valley National Bank and Franklin BSP Realty Trust

Valley National Bank (VLY) and Franklin BSP Realty Trust (FBRT) are two bank stocks to sell, according to StockStory. VLY has experienced declining revenue, lower earnings per share, and high interest expenses, while FBRT has struggled with annual sales declines, lower EPS, and significant credit quality challenges. Both stocks are trading at 0.8x forward P/B and are considered risky.