Iraq Launches New Green Energy Loan Program in Partnership with RT Bank

July 25, 2025 4:00 PM

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Region Trade Bank (RTB), a leading financial institution in Iraq, announced the launch of a new low-interest loan program aimed at promoting the installation of solar panels for both residential and commercial use. This initiative aligns with the Iraqi government's national strategy, financed through the Central Bank of Iraq, to reduce carbon emissions, increase the adoption of renewable energy, and address the...

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MartynGBuckets Quietly Redefines Private Coaching with Education-Driven Business Systems

July 25, 2025 1:15 PM

In a space flooded with unstructured advice and unverified promises, MartynGBuckets is charting a different course. At just 25 years old, the founder of MGBSP Services has quietly developed one of the most distinctive coaching and education platforms in the country-focused on structure, transformation, and independent growth.Operating as a private performance coach and business educator, MartynGBuckets provides clients with strategic frameworks...

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CPREX Finances Agellan Portfolio III

July 25, 2025 12:45 PM

Franklin Templeton and its specialist investment manager, Clarion Partners, are today announcing Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CPREX) $50 million mezzanine loan for the Agellan Portfolio III, a collection of 29 properties located across 10 MSAs and seven states. The mezzanine loan is part of the portfolio's $350 million refinancing led by Wells Fargo. The Portfolio is comprised primarily of shallow bay/last-mile...

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'Meeting People Where They Are'

July 25, 2025 9:30 AM

By Candace HigginbothamSchiela Peña does not shy away from a challenge.If fact, you could say Peña thrives with change. Rather than just accepting and adapting to new opportunities, she enthusiastically seeks them out with a "zero to 60 in six seconds" approach.Nine months into her role as Disability Services and Outreach manager, Peña has launched successful programs, raised awareness internally and externally and solidified community...

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Gold Depot Launches IRA Division and Boca Raton HQ, Building on $1B Legacy in Precious Metals

July 25, 2025 9:00 AM

Gold Depot, a national leader in physical precious metals, today announces the official launch of its Gold IRA division and the opening of its new corporate headquarters at 1825 NW Corporate Blvd, Suite 110, Boca Raton, FL 33431. These milestones reflect the company's steady growth and long-standing commitment to helping Americans protect and preserve their wealth through physical assets.Since its founding in 2010, Gold Depot has delivered over...

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Solera National Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

July 25, 2025 8:00 AM

Solera National Bancorp, Inc. (OTC:SLRK) ("Company"), the holding company for Solera National Bank ("Bank"), a business-focused bank located in the Denver metropolitan area, today reported financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. See highlights below.2Q25 Financial HighlightsNet income of $5.9 million ($1.38 per share), a $1.7 million or 40% increase from Q2 2024.Net interest income increased $726 thousand or 11% from Q2...

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ThinkEquity Appoints Sean Ash as Senior Managing Director, Institutional Sales

July 24, 2025 5:45 PM

ThinkEquity LLC, a leading boutique investment bank focused on emerging growth issuers, is pleased to announce that Sean Ash has joined the firm as Senior Managing Director in the Institutional Sales Division.Sean brings almost 20 years of financial markets experience, most recently serving as a Senior Managing Director in the Merchant Capital Division at Maxim Group, where he focused on capital formation for private venture-stage companies...

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New Index for NUGT & DUST

July 24, 2025 5:30 PM

On or about September 19, 2025, the underlying index of the Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull (Ticker:NUGT) and Bear 2X Shares (Ticker:DUST) will change to the MarketVector Global Gold Miners Index. Further details are as follows:Fund NameCurrent IndexNew IndexDirexion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X SharesNYSE Arca Gold Miners IndexMarketVector Global Gold Miners IndexDirexion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2X SharesThe New Index will provide...

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Flushing Financial Corporation Reports GAAP EPS Increase of 128% and Core EPS of 78% Year-Over-Year for the Second Quarter of 2025

July 24, 2025 5:05 PM

NIM Expansion and Average Deposit Growth. The Company reported 2Q25 GAAP EPS of $0.41 and Core EPS of $0.32, an increase of 127.8% and 77.8% YoY, respectively. The primary differences between GAAP and Core earnings were fair value adjustments on debt and the reversal of a valuation allowance upon the reclassification of loans held for sale to loans held for investment.During the quarter, the NIM expanded on both a GAAP and Core basis by 3 bps...

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Pinetree Capital Ltd Announces Unaudited Financial Results For The Period Ended June 30, 2025

July 24, 2025 5:00 PM

Pinetree Capital Ltd. (TSX:PNP) ("Pinetree" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the three month period ended June 30, 2025. All financial information provided in this press release is unaudited and all figures are in $'000 except per share amounts and shares outstanding.Unaudited financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025The following information should be read in conjunction with our annual audited Consolidated...

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Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

July 24, 2025 4:25 PM

Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:RBKB), the holding company of Rhinebeck Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025 of $2.7 million ($0.25 per basic and diluted share), which was $1.8 million, or 179.6%, higher than the comparable prior year period of $975,000 ($0.09 per basic and diluted share). Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 of $5.0 million ($0.47 per basic and $0.46 per...

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JD Bancshares, Inc. Announces Q2 2025 Financial Results

July 24, 2025 4:15 PM

JD Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company"), (OTCQX:JDVB), the parent holding company of JD Bank (the "Bank"), reports its unaudited financial results for the three and six- month periods ended June 30, 2025.Net income for the three-month period ended June 30, 2025 is $2,721,225 or $0.79 per common share compared to $2,925,651 or $0.85 per common share for the linked quarter ended March 31, 2025 and $3,028,833 or $0.88 per share for the prior year...

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Isabella Bank Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

July 24, 2025 4:15 PM

Isabella Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:ISBA) ("Isabella" or the "Company") reported second quarter 2025 net income of $5.0 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, compared to $3.5 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, in the same quarter of 2024. Core net income (non-GAAP) in the second quarter of 2025 totaled $4.1 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared to $3.5 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the same quarter of 2024.SECOND QUARTER 2025...

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Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2025

July 24, 2025 2:55 PM

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today reported for the second quarter of 2025:Key HighlightsNet income was $1.6 million.Earnings per share of $0.76.Net interest margin grew to 3.62%. This is an increase of 11 basis points quarter over quarter, and 44 basis points year over year.Paid dividend of $0.17 per share.Total assets increased to $985 million.Deposits increased by $40.0 million to $882 million.FHLB advances and brokered CDs decreased by...

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Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

July 24, 2025 2:55 PM

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per common share, payable September 15, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2025. This declaration continues the quarterly dividend at the highest level in the Company's history.About Sturgis Bancorp, Inc.Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Sturgis Bank & Trust Company (the Bank),...

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Libertas Funding Names Aleem Jackson, Esq., as Chief Compliance Officer

July 24, 2025 11:43 AM

Libertas Funding, LLC, a leading provider of revenue-based financing and term loan* solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the appointment of Aleem Jackson, Esq., as its new chief compliance officer (CCO).Jackson will be responsible for continued development of the company's compliance and risk management framework while advancing Libertas' regulatory excellence as the company expands its national presence.Jackson...

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Aflac Voices - Joanna Rockwell: A Preventive Screening Saved My Life

July 24, 2025 10:50 AM

I come from a big, close-knit family and always dreamed of having one of my own someday. What was in store is even more than I could have ever expected.Photo: Joanna Rockwell, market director, Aflac When I graduated from high school, instead of going to college, I jumped immediately into career mode, starting as an administrative assistant for an Aflac agent. I was just 19 at the time, and it was in that role that I learned about the earning...

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U.S. Bank Partners With Netflix's Happy Gilmore 2 on TV Spot

July 24, 2025 9:45 AM

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blogU.S. Bank is excited to partner with Happy Gilmore 2, which premieres July 25 on Netflix. The bank is integrating its brand into the movie, serving as a premier sponsor of the fictional "Tour Championship." The U.S. Bank logo also appears on the bib of Happy Gilmore's caddy.Additionally, U.S. Bank has created a co-marketing campaign with Netflix, which includes social spots with pro golfer Collin...

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KeyBank Foundation Invests $1.56 Million in Four Cleveland Non-Profits

July 24, 2025 9:30 AM

The KeyBank Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization funded by KeyCorp, is investing $1.56 million in four non-profit organizations in its hometown of Cleveland. These grants align with the foundation's work to create thriving communities and drive meaningful, lasting change."As Cleveland's hometown bank, we take great pride in making transformative investments that provide hope and opportunity for all," said Kelly Lamirand, KeyBank...

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Globa Terra Acquisition Corporation Announces the Separate Trading of Its Class A Ordinary Shares, Warrants and Rights, Commencing on July 25, 2025

July 24, 2025 9:00 AM

Globa Terra Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq:GTERU) (the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that, commencing on July 25, 2025, holders of the units (the "Units") sold in the Company's initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company's Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the "Class A Ordinary Shares"), redeemable warrants ("Warrants") and rights to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one...

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