Peoples Bancorp, Inc. (PEBO) made a loss of $0.04 per share in the first quarter on the back of a hike in provision expense. For the remaining nine months of the year, the provision expense will likely trend downwards as PEBO incorporated a reasonably bleak economic outlook in its reserves for the first quarter. PEBO's acquisition of Triumph Premium Finance will also support earnings in the remaining nine months of the year. Moreover, the company's participation in the Paycheck Protection Program will support earnings. Despite the improvement, earnings will likely remain below normal in the