Gambling on the market

Some people/institutions were gambling on bank shares falling.  I have no idea why they think bank shares would tumble when nothing appears to be really troubling the banks.  And these risk takers are well paid and taking risk with other people's money usually.

I am there for the long haul and my recent purchase of bank shares have been roundly rewarded.  Well, I topped up to round up the number of shares we own!