Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (BRKL) posted a loss of $0.22 per share in the first quarter versus a profit of $0.28 per share in the last quarter of 2019. The company's bottom line will likely return to being in the black in the second quarter as provision expense will likely decline. However, the provision expense will likely remain above normal due to incremental worsening of economic variables and exposure to some COVID-19 sensitive industries. Additionally, the net interest margin will likely decline in the year ahead due to the March rate cuts, which will keep earnings