European stocks poised for mixed open ahead of U.S. jobs data
Shares listed in Europe look set for a muted open on Thursday.
Why Regional Banks Might Be the Value Play Everyone's Missing
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the first time this year. Here's how regional banks stand to benefit.
France goes rogue, Bitcoin pumps on Fed rate cut: Global Express
Bitcoin's price pumped on news that the US Federal Reserve would cut rates by one quarter of a point.
Nubank plans stablecoin integration for credit card transactions
Nubank Vice-Chairman Roberto Campos Neto said the bank will test stablecoin credit card payments, as adoption of stablecoins accelerates across Latin America.
Standard Chartered expects Fed to cut interest rate by 50 basis points
Standard Chartered expects the US to cut interest rates by half a percentage point this week to initiate a rate-reduction cycle that will last into next year, a move that is set to shore up investor sentiment in Hong Kong and other markets, according to a senior executive.
First Northwest Bancorp and First Fed Bank name Curt Queyrouze as CEO and President
PORT ANGELES, Wash., Sept. 12, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- First Northwest Bancorp ( Nasdaq: FNWB ) ( "First Northwest" ) and its subsidiary First Fed Bank ( "First Fed" and, together with First Northwest, the "Company" ) are pleased to announce today that Curt Queyrouze will become the Company's ...
First Northwest Bancorp and First Fed Bank name Curt Queyrouze as CEO and President - First Northwest Bancorp ( NASDAQ:FNWB )
PORT ANGELES, Wash., Sept. 12, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- First Northwest Bancorp FNWB ( "First Northwest" ) and its subsidiary First Fed Bank ( "First Fed" and, together with First Northwest, the "Company" ) are pleased to announce today that Curt Queyrouze will become the Company's new Chief ...
China eyes honing its bond issuance mechanism to boost yuan's global role
China's central bank and finance ministry have discussed creating a better mechanism for issuing sovereign debt overseas, as Beijing eyes a greater global role for the yuan amid wavering confidence in the US dollar. Beijing has been upping efforts to increase the use of its currency in ...
LPL Financial Completes Onboarding of First Horizon Advisors to Institution Services Platform - LPL Finl Hldgs ( NASDAQ:LPLA ) , First Horizon ( NYSE:FHN )
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc.
LPL Financial Completes Onboarding of First Horizon Advisors to Institution Services Platform
LPL and First Horizon Bank announced the agreement in April 2025. In August 2025, approximately $12B of brokerage and advisory assets onboarded to LPL.
Main Street Financial Services, Corp. Announces Opening of Full-Service Branch in St. Clairsville, Ohio - Main Street Finl Servs ( OTC:MSWV )
WOOSTER, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Main Street Financial Services, Corp. MSWV, the holding company for Main Street Bank, is pleased to announce the opening of a full-service branch in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The new location, situated at 107 Plaza Drive, Suite A, is now open and ...
First Northwest Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2025 Improved Profitability
PORT ANGELES, Wash., July 24, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- First Northwest Bancorp ( Nasdaq: FNWB ) ( "First Northwest" or the "Company" ) , the holding company for First Fed Bank ( "First Fed" or the "Bank" ) , today reported net income of $3.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to ...
Political pressure on the Fed: an historical echo from Canada
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Bank First Corporation ( BFC ) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Bank First Corporation (BFC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -5.00% and -4.32%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
What Higher Rates Haven't Changed: The Role of Smart Credit - and Smarter Relationships
CHICAGO, July 17, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- In a high-rate environment, business lending has become more selective, but not impossible. For banks and borrowers who focus on fundamentals, communication, and long- term planning, financing is still getting done.
Citigroup beats second-quarter estimates as markets and banking revenues jump
The results come after a first half where Citigroup's stock outperformed the broader market and several of its universal bank peers.
First Northwest Bancorp and First Fed Announce CEO Transition - First Northwest Bancorp ( NASDAQ:FNWB )
PORT ANGELES, Wash., July 09, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- First Northwest Bancorp FNWB ( "First Northwest" ) and its wholly owned subsidiary First Fed Bank ( "First Fed" and, together with First Northwest, the "Company" ) today announced that the boards of directors of First Northwest and First ...
First Northwest Bancorp and First Fed Announce CEO Transition
PORT ANGELES, Wash., July 09, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- First Northwest Bancorp ( Nasdaq: FNWB ) ( "First Northwest" ) and its wholly owned subsidiary First Fed Bank ( "First Fed" and, together with First Northwest, the "Company" ) today announced that the boards of directors of First Northwest ...
JPMorgan Chase beefs up mobile app with bond trading as bank targets $1 trillion in assets
JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets and a leader across most major categories of finance, is relatively puny among online brokerages.
China's payment system spreads across Africa and Asia amid US trade war
China's cross-border yuan payment system has signed up more financial entities from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, as Beijing accelerates efforts to promote the global use of its currency amid rising tensions with the United States.
Ring Energy Announces Credit Facility Extension and Amendment - Ring Energy ( AMEX:REI )
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 18, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Ring Energy, Inc. REI ( "Ring" or the "Company" ) today announced that the borrowing base was affirmed at $585 million under its $1.0 billion senior secured credit facility ( the "Credit Facility" ) .
Ring Energy Announces Credit Facility Extension and Amendment
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 18, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Ring Energy, Inc. ( NYSE American: REI ) ( "Ring" or the "Company" ) today announced that the borrowing base was affirmed at $585 million under its $1.0 billion senior secured credit facility ( the "Credit Facility" ) .
First Bank Announces Completion of $35 Million Subordinated Debt Offering - First Bank ( NASDAQ:FRBA )
HAMILTON, N.J., June 18, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- First Bank ( the "Bank" ) FRBA today announced the closing of a $35.0 million private placement of fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes. The Bank plans to use the proceeds to redeem its outstanding $30.0 million of subordinated notes and ...
Standard Premium Finance Holdings Increases Line of Credit with First Horizon Bank to Support Ongoing Growth
MIAMI, June 17, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. ( OTCQX: SPFX ) ( Standard Premium ) , a leading specialty finance company, today announced an increase to its revolving line of credit with First Horizon Bank ( NYSE:FHN ) , a leading regional bank operating in ...
Standard Premium Finance Holdings Increases Line of Credit with First Horizon Bank to Support Ongoing Growth - Standard Premium Finance ( OTC:SPFX ) , First Horizon ( NYSE:FHN )
MIAMI, June 17, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Standard Premium Finance Holdings, Inc. SPFX ( Standard Premium ) , a leading specialty finance company, today announced an increase to its revolving line of credit with First Horizon Bank FHN, a leading regional bank operating in 12 states across the ...
First Horizon's Credit Ratings Outlook Upgraded to Positive by Moody's
Moody's upgrades FHN's credit ratings outlook to positive, citing stronger capital, franchise gains and prudent risk control.
Nuclear Energy Back On The Table As World Bank Lifts Funding Freeze - District Metals ( OTC:DMXCF )
The World Bank reverses its decades-old stance, enabling nuclear funding to meet the soaring energy demand. The move boosts U.S. nuclear exports, challenging Chinese and Russian influence in global energy infrastructure markets. 9 Out of the Last 10 Summers this "Power Pattern" Delivered Winners ...
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Howmet Aerospace, Newmont, Philip Morris International, NatWest and Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
HWM, NEM, PM, NWG, and DB lead Q1 with 40%+ gains Zacks says these non-tech giants still have room to run.
5 Must-Buy Thriving Non-Tech Behemoths of Q1 Set to Tap More Gains
These 5 non-tech giants, HWM, NEM, PM, NWG and DB , each soared over 40% in Q1 and still have room to run in Q2.
Is Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria ( BBVA ) Stock Outpacing Its Finance Peers This Year?
Here is how Banco Bilbao (BBVA) and Bank First Corporation (BFC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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This Lakeland Financial Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Upgrades For Tuesday - Bank First ( NASDAQ:BFC ) , First Savings Financial ( NASDAQ:FSFG )
Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page. Hovde Group analyst Brendan Nosal upgraded the rating for Lakeland Financial Corporation LKFN ...
Abu Dhabi institutional giants team up for dirham stablecoin
A trio of major Abu Dhabi institutions, including the Emirate's sovereign wealth fund, have teamed up to launch a new dirham-pegged stablecoin.Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADQ, the United Arab Emirates' largest bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank ( FAB ) , and the massive conglomerate the ...
Five Star Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., April 28, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Five Star Bancorp ( Nasdaq: FSBC ) ( "Five Star" or the "Company" ) , a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank ( the "Bank" ) , today reported net income of $13.1 million for the three ...
Grayscale Investments Appoints Ramona Boston as Chief Marketing Officer
New strategic hire bolsters firm's growth with financial services expertiseBoston will join shortly after arrival of incoming COO Diana Zhang ...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Announces First Quarter 2025 Operating Highlights and Declares Dividend
ATLANTA, April 24, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ( the Bank ) today released preliminary unaudited financial highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
First Northwest Bancorp Reports First Quarter 2025 Improved Profitability
PORT ANGELES, Wash., April 24, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- First Northwest Bancorp ( Nasdaq: FNWB ) ( "First Northwest" or the "Company" ) today reported net income of $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to a net loss of $2.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 and net income ...
Why Stifel Financial Stock Was Down on Wednesday
On Wednesday, optimism was in the air on the stock market, as investors were hopeful that the current tariff war might not be as damaging as feared. They were selective about the stocks they piled into, however, and one they avoided was Stifel Financial ( NYSE: SF ) .This was due almost entirely ...
Coop Pank unaudited financial results for Q1 2025
By the end of the Q1 2025, Coop Pank had 213,000 customers, increased by 5,000 customers in the quarter ( +2% ) and by 23,000 in the year ( +12% ) . The bank had 101,800 active customers, increased by 2,400 ( +3% ) in the quarter and by 17,400 ( +21% ) in the year.
Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for April 21st
IDCC, BFC and CELH made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on April 21, 2025.
Conflicting Theories Add Spice To Direxion's 3X Daily Financial Bull And Bear Funds - Direxion Financial Bull 3X Shares ( ARCA:FAS ) , Direxion Financial Bear 3X Shares ( ARCA:FAZ )
President Trump's vision for America presents both unique risks and rewards in the financial sector. Extreme speculators can wager on Direxion's 3X-leveraged FAS and FAZ ETFs. Markets are messy-but the right setups can still deliver triple-digit gains.
Conflicting Theories Add Spice To Direxion's 3X Daily Financial Bull And Bear Funds - Direxion Financial Bull 3X Shares ( ARCA:FAS ) , Direxion Financial Bear 3X Shares ( ARCA:FAZ )
President Trump's vision for America presents both unique risks and rewards in the financial sector. Extreme speculators can wager on Direxion's 3X-leveraged FAS and FAZ ETFs. Markets are messy-but the right setups can still deliver triple-digit gains.
New Strong Buy Stocks for April 21st
TKOMY, CELH, BFC, IDCC and ASML have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on April 21, 2025.
CEO of Coop Pank, Margus Rink, to step down at the end of May
After leading Coop Pank for eight years, CEO Margus Rink will step down at the end of May. Rink has served as Chairman of the Management Board since 2017.
Is Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria ( BBVA ) Stock Outpacing Its Finance Peers This Year?
Here is how Banco Bilbao (BBVA) and Bank First Corporation (BFC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Bank First Corporation ( BFC ) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Bank First Corporation (BFC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 12.35% and 3.17%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Trump Tariffs: Here's What JPMorgan Investors Need to Know
Despite recent stock market volatility, JPMorgan Chase ( NYSE: JPM ) shares are down just 1% year to date, outperforming the 9% decline in the S&P 500 ( SNPINDEX: ^GSPC ) at the time of writing. The banking giant continues to benefit from its fortress-like balance sheet and global ...
Lower NII, Higher Costs to Hurt Citizens Financial's Q1 Earnings
CFG's first-quarter 2025 results are likely to reflect a decline in NII and non-interest income, along with a rise in expenses.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Rise as Inflation Drops Sharply in March
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs may make inflation harder to tame, the Federal Reserve has noted.
Bank First Corporation ( BFC ) Soars 3.4%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
Bank First Corporation (BFC) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
