Banking & Finance

Bluesky Digital Announces Termination of ChessGold Inc. Transaction and Management and Director Changes

October 19, 2026 4:50 PM

Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. (CSE:BTC)(OTCID:BTCWF) ("Bluesky" or the "Company") announces that it will not be proceeding with its proposed acquisition and fundamental change transaction (the "Transaction") with ChessGold Inc. ("ChessGold"). Following a thorough review and ongoing discussions, the parties have determined that they will be unable to meet the financial requirements for an equity financing as set forth by the Canadian Securities...

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District Lending's Rapid Growth Reflects Rising Demand for Fast, Transparent Mortgage Solutions

October 19, 2026 4:20 PM

District Lending is expanding its presence in the mortgage industry as annual loan volume reaches approximately $500 million, reflecting the scale of a business built around fast service, transparent communication, and competitive mortgage pricing. The Paradise Valley based brokerage is responding to borrowers who want more control over their financing options, quicker answers, and a clearer understanding of the decisions involved in securing a...

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BOK Financial Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings

October 19, 2026 4:05 PM

BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) today reported operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The earnings release can be viewed here: https://investor.bokf.com/Q3-2026-Earnings-Full-Release-PDF BOK Financial Corporation will host a conference call to review third quarter 2026 financial results at noon central time on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. To access the event by telephone, please dial 1.833.461.5787 toll free, or...

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StocksHappy Launches an All-in-One Stock Research Platform with AI-Powered Analysis for Individual Investors

October 19, 2026 10:10 AM

StocksHappy today announced the launch of a research platform built for individual investors who follow US-listed companies. Instead of moving among separate tools to screen stocks, chart financial trends, compare companies, estimate value, and test ideas, users can bring those steps together in one place. Screening, company analysis, valuation estimates, historical testing, and AI-generated insights now live in a single research workspace. The...

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Inspira Financial Launches Riser Benefits, Personalized Platform Designed to Close the Costly Gap Between Employer Investment and Employee Action

October 19, 2026 9:30 AM

Inspira Financial, a leading health and wealth benefits company, today announced the launch of Riser BenefitsTM, a modern, AI-enabled platform designed to help employees better understand, manage, and use their employer-offered health and lifestyle benefits. Many of today's benefit plans are intended to encourage consumer-directed health care, which was built on the idea that individuals could play a more active role in managing healthcare...

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Peoples Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

October 19, 2026 9:00 AM

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported third quarter 2026 results with highlights as follows: Third quarter 2026 highlights: Net earnings were $5.7 million or $1.08 per share and $1.05 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2026, as compared to $3.7 million or $0.70 per share and $0.67 per diluted share for the same period one year ago....

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NMS Capital Group Expands Insurance Sector Platform with Launch of Specialty MGA, Ascendra Specialty

October 19, 2026 8:30 AM

NMS Capital Group ("NMS"), a family office-backed private equity firm, today announced the launch of Ascendra Specialty Inc. ("Ascendra"), a technology driven full-service managing general agency and program manager specializing in bespoke insurance programs across defined market segments delivering underwriting expertise, delegated authority and claims stewardship on behalf of its carrier partners. As part of the launch, Ascendra has partnered...

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7 Pieces of Studio Gear That Are Worth Splurging On

October 19, 2026 7:50 AM

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 19, 2026 / Building a home studio comes with a long list of tempting purchases. Some gear may last for years, while other items could be gathering dust on a shelf after your initial excitement fades. Knowing where to spend a little more up front can save you money on gear down the road and help you create work you're proud of. If you're planning a bigger studio upgrade, a $10,000 personal loan may...

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Why a Credit Card Should Work as Hard as Its Cardholder

October 19, 2026 6:30 AM

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 19, 2026 / Many people on the islands juggle a lot when it comes to bills: education, family, groceries, celebrations, and more. After all that spending, it's fair to wonder if those purchases can be doing more. A credit card can offer potential rewards, money management features, and added protection. For anyone ready to explore those possibilities, starting a credit card application can be a simple...

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Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. Announces Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend to $0.42 Per Share

October 16, 2026 4:27 PM

Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (OTCQX:TYCB), parent company of Calvin B. Taylor Bank, announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share for the third quarter of 2026. This dividend is payable on November 5, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 26, 2026. "The Bank's continued strong financial performance and disciplined capital management have enabled us to...

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Gold IRA Company Industry Prepares for Potential Surge in Retirement Account Rollovers

October 16, 2026 3:30 PM

InvestingInGold.com, an online resource for precious metals investing and retirement planning, is highlighting the potential for increased gold IRA rollovers as Americans reassess their retirement strategies heading into 2027. With continued economic uncertainty, concerns surrounding inflation, rising government debt, and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy, retirement investors are increasingly evaluating ways to diversify...

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First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. Welcomes Ocean County Veteran Banker Marie Miceli

October 16, 2026 12:25 PM

First Commerce Bancorp, Inc., (OTCID:CMRB), the holding company for First Commerce Bank (the "Bank"), is pleased to announce that Marie Miceli has joined the Bank as Assistant Vice President, Market Manager. In this role, she will oversee the Bank's Lakewood branches located at 105 River Avenue and 1700 Avenue of the States. Ms. Miceli brings more than 25 years of retail banking leadership to the Bank. Throughout her career, she has built strong...

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Nova Scotia Silver Explorer TruSilver Metals Corp. Anticipates TSXV Trading Under "TAG" on October 27

October 15, 2026 8:10 PM

Galaxy Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GXY.P) ("Galaxy" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its previously announced arm's-length qualifying transaction (the "QT") with TruSilver Metals Corp. ("TruSilver"), further to its news releases dated April 29, 2026, June 1, 2026, September 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026. Upon completion of the QT, Galaxy will be renamed "TruSilver Metals Corp." (the "Resulting Issuer"). As announced on October 9,...

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Pine Tree Acquisition Corp. Announces Closing of Partial Exercise of Over-Allotment Option from Initial Public Offering

October 15, 2026 4:15 PM

Pine Tree Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") announced today that it completed the sale of an additional 600,000 units pursuant to the partial exercise of the over-allotment option granted to Maxim Group LLC, as underwriter and sole book-running manager in the Company's initial public offering, at $10.00 per unit. The sale of the units resulted in gross proceeds to the Company of $6,000,000. The Company's units are listed on the Nasdaq Global...

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Casinos.com Reveals 2026 Slots Hall of Fame Class

October 15, 2026 2:00 PM

Casinos.com has revealed the six games inducted into the Slots Hall of Fame class of 2026. Pragmatic Play's Gates of Olympus was the People's Choice selection with a player score of 4.77 out of 5 stars during the testing period. The class was unveiled at the first live Slots Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Plaza Hotel & Casino on Thursday, Oct. 8. Now in its second year, the Slots Hall of Fame honors the games that built the modern casino...

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Investments & Wealth Institute Client Research Finds Advanced Certifications Carry Weight with Clients

October 15, 2026 8:30 AM

Eighty-seven percent of clients say it is somewhat or very important that their financial advisor hold an advanced professional certification, while 82% say advanced certifications would be important if they were looking for a new advisor today, according to the Investments & Wealth Institute's 2026 Client Research. Conducted by Absolute Engagement on behalf of the Investments & Wealth Institute, the research surveyed 1,000 U.S. investors with...

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Climate First Bank Surpasses 10,000 Residential Solar Installations Financed

October 14, 2026 6:35 PM

Climate First Bank, the world's first FDIC-insured digital community bank founded to combat the climate crisis, announced it has financed over 10,000 residential solar installations - a major clean energy financing milestone equivalent to generating an estimated 328GW hours annually of renewable power across 44 states. The national achievement comes as the mission-driven bank continues to see strong demand for renewable commercial...

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48North Partners Adds Five Team Members Across Los Angeles and Medellín as Research Engine Scales

October 14, 2026 6:10 PM

48North Partners, a Los Angeles-based buy-side M&A advisory firm serving founder-led and privately held businesses, today announced the addition of five new team members across its Los Angeles headquarters and its Medellín, Colombia research team, all of whom joined the firm on September 14. In Los Angeles, the firm welcomed Sophia Sklar as Associate and Athena Zhuang as Analyst, bringing the office to 17 full-time team members alongside two new...

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One of Ohio's Accomplished Tax Reduction and Retirement Planning Specialists, John Shedenhelm, Offers Retirees a Private Briefing on Reducing Income Taxes and Eliminating Estate Taxes

October 14, 2026 3:30 PM

Retirement has become a far more complicated affair for the 44 million Americans over age 65 facing stiff challenges to retire and stay retired. With the 2026 estate tax exemption sunset on the horizon, the window for proactive planning is closing - and the families who move deliberately over the next twelve to eighteen months will keep millions of dollars that otherwise go to the IRS. Retired business owners, executives, and professionals in...

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Jeff Gross Brings Years of Private Investing Experience to Accretion Capital

October 14, 2026 2:15 PM

For more than two decades, Jeff Gross has built a career and a network across poker, technology, media, gaming, sports and entertainment. While many know Gross first through professional poker and media, investing has long been part of his work, having served as an investor or advisor to 50+ companies. Today, Gross brings that experience to Accretion Capital, where he serves as co-GP and plays an active role across the firm. His work includes...

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