BUZZ-Republic Bancorp shares fall as Q3 profit misses expectations

October 23 - ** Shares of the Kentucky-based regional lender Republic Bancorp (RBCAA.O) fell 1.4% in afternoon trading, to $90.90

** According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the bank's adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter were $1.59, below analysts' average expectation of $1.66

** The loan loss provisions increased compared to the same period last year, mainly reflecting the bank's loan growth

** Including recent fluctuations, the stock has gained about 31% so far this year

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