JD Bancshares, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Three and Twelve-Month Periods Ended December 31, 2025 and Chairman Succession

January 22, 2026 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 twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025.Net income is $3,232,870 or $0.94 per share for the three-month period ended December 31, 2025, compared to $3,777,235 or $1.10 per share for the linked quarter ended September 30, 2025, and $3,245,496 or $0.95 per share for the three-month...

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Bar Harbor Bankshares Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results; Declares Dividend

January 22, 2026 4:10 PM

Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American:BHB) (the "Company") reported fourth quarter 2025 GAAP net income of $11.8 million or $0.70 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $15.5 million or $0.93 per diluted share compared to GAAP net income of $8.9 million or $0.54 per diluted share and core earnings (Non-GAAP) of $15.4 million or $0.95 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2025.FOURTH QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS (all comparisons to third...

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General Purpose Acquisition Corp. Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants, Commencing on or about January 23, 2026

January 22, 2026 4:00 PM

General Purpose Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") announced today that holders of the units sold in the Company's initial public offering of units completed on December 4, 2025 (the "Offering") may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants included in the units commencing on or about January 23, 2026. Any units not separated will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under the symbol...

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Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

January 22, 2026 1:45 PM

Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:STBI) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable March 13, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2026. This declaration increases the quarterly dividend by $0.01 to 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...

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PB Financial Corporation Reports Record Earnings for Both the Fourth Quarter and the Year 2025

January 22, 2026 11:35 AM

Ted E. Whitehurst, President and CEO of PB Financial Corporation (OTCQX:PBNC), the holding company (the "Company") for Providence Bank, announced today that the Company reported net income available to common shareholders for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, of $6,049,519 compared to $3,937,492 for the same period in 2024, an increase of 53.64%. For 2025, net income available to common shareholders was $21,571,965 compared to $15,814,873 for...

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Insurance Agency Mergers and Acquisitions Dip 12% in 2025

January 22, 2026 10:07 AM

The pace of M&A activity slowed in 2025 as the number of buyers has continued to shrink since 2021 - both signs of the industry's consolidation, according to OPTIS Partners, an investment banking and financial consulting firm specializing in the insurance industry.Firms announced 695 insurance agency mergers and acquisitions in 2025, down 12% from 2024, the OPTIS Partners database revealed."The story of 2025 is more like that of 2019 than any...

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Protect Yourself from Fraud: Tips from KeyBank

January 22, 2026 9:30 AM

Arming yourself with the latest information is crucial to protecting your financial accounts and your personal data. Here are a few guidelines to help you safeguard your accounts against fraud.Use online banking and account alerts to catch suspicious activity quicklyYou don't have to wait for your monthly statement to check your account activity - in fact, we recommend reviewing your transactions daily. Online banking allows you 24/7 access to...

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How Mastercard Is Shaping Inclusive Economic Growth in 2026: From Evidence to Implementation

January 22, 2026 9:15 AM

Originally published by MastercardAs technology reshapes the global economy at breakneck speed, the question isn't whether innovation will transform lives-it already is. The challenge before us is to ensure these innovations are expansive and inclusive, driving improved financial health, resilience, and opportunity for everyone, everywhere.At the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, we know evidence is essential for impact. Entering 2026, our...

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Bluesky Digital Signs Binding LOI to Acquire ChessGold Inc.

January 22, 2026 8:00 AM

Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. (CSE:BTC)(OTCQB:BTCWF) ("Bluesky" or the "Company") announces that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (the "LOI") with ChessGold Inc. ("ChessGold") dated January 21, 2026 to effect a transaction that will result in the acquisition of all of the outstanding common shares of ChessGold by the Company (the "Proposed Transaction") to ultimately form the resulting issuer (the "Resulting Issuer").If completed,...

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Shane Kinahan Challenges 5 Myths Holding Everyday Investors Back

January 22, 2026 7:30 AM

Shane Kinahan, Co Founding Managing Partner at Lake Avenue Capital, is calling attention to five myths that he believes quietly push investors into poor decisions, missed opportunities, and unnecessary risk."Most mistakes I see are not about math," Kinahan says. "They start with a story someone accepted as truth and never tested."Below, he breaks down five common myths, why they sound convincing, and what investors can do instead.Myth 1:...

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Sceptre Ventures Announces 10-for-1 Share Consolidation and Non-Brokered Private Placement Offering

January 21, 2026 11:25 PM

Sceptre Ventures Inc. ("Sceptre" or the "Company") (TSXV-NEX:SVP.H) announces that it intends to complete a consolidation of its issued and outstanding common shares (the "Shares") on the basis of one (1) new Share (each, a "Post-Consolidated Share") for every ten (10) current outstanding Shares (the "Consolidation"). The Company also wishes to announce a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 6,000,000 units (each, a "Unit") at a...

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FutureGen Industries Provides Shareholder Update on Expanded Investment Strategy in High-Growth Technology Sectors

January 21, 2026 6:00 PM

FutureGen Industries Corp. (formerly Right Season Investments Corp.) (TSXV:LITT) ("FutureGen Industries" or the "Company") is providing an update to its shareholders regarding the Company's expanded investment mandate focused on innovation-driven, high-growth technology sectors. The Company reports that, further to its press release dated June 19, 2025, it intends to advance its strategy by pursuing investment exposure through investments in...

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Currency Exchange International Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results

January 21, 2026 5:42 PM

Currency Exchange International, Corp. (the "Group" or "CXI") (TSX:CXI)(OTCQX:CURN), today reported 5% revenue growth over the prior year and net income of $10.3 million for the year ended October 31, 2025, up $7.8 million or 317% over the prior year. This 2025 reported net income reflected $14.0 million net income from continuing operations and a net loss of $3.7 million from Exchange Bank of Canada ("EBC"), the Group's Canadian subsidiary,...

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Old Second Bancorp, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Net Income of $28.8 Million, or $0.54 per Diluted Share

January 21, 2026 5:00 PM

Old Second Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company," "Old Second," "we," "us," and "our") (NASDAQ:OSBC), the parent company of Old Second National Bank (the "Bank"), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025. Our net income was $28.8 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to net income of $9.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025, and net income of $19.1 million, or...

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ThinkEquity Strengthens NYSE Floor and Trading Operations with Key Senior Appointments

January 21, 2026 4:30 PM

ThinkEquity, an investment bank and brokerage firm created by experienced professionals that have worked together for over a decade collectively financing more than $100 billion of public and private capital raises, restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions, today announced the addition of Leon Montana as Managing Director, Global Equity Sales & Trading, Mike Conlon, Senior Vice President NYSE Trading, John Conlon, Senior Vice President NYSE...

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DRB Capital Has Appointed Jayson Glick as Chief Revenue Officer

January 21, 2026 1:16 PM

DRB Capital, a premier provider in liquidity for structured settlements and annuities, has appointed Jayson Glick as Chief Revenue Officer. Jayson has more than 20 years of experience in the financial and legal-tech sector. Mr. Glick is a sales architect, and his top focus is to lead DRB Capital by accelerating sales growth and expand market share while aligning people, processes and data to one cohesive origination engine.Jayson Glick will...

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Travelers Financial Group Appoints David W. Falk Senior Vice President - Transportation Carrier Equipment Finance

January 21, 2026 11:50 AM

PowerLease, a provider of financing solutions that enable salaried truck drivers to become independent owner-operators, announced that David Falk has been appointed senior vice president. In this capacity, he will be responsible for expanding the firm's financing programs and go-to-market strategies. His appointment is effective immediately.Falk brings more than 25 years of experience across the North American transportation sector. Most...

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Aegis Capital Corp. Announces the Hiring of a New Managing Director

January 21, 2026 10:00 AM

Aegis Capital Corp., - Aegis Capital Corp. (www.aegiscapcorp.com) a full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm is pleased to announce Gregory Dupée has joined the firm as a Managing DirectorGreg Dupée is a committed conservationist and seasoned investment advisor with over 32 years of experience. He is currently a Director of the Camp Fire Conservation Fund. He currently serves as a member at large and has...

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JD Bancshares, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend

January 21, 2026 9:00 AM

JD Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:JDVB) Dan L. Donald, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of JD Bancshares, Inc., announced that at its regularly scheduled meeting on January 20, 2026, the Board voted to pay a cash dividend in the amount of $0.30 per share on February 6, 2026 to the shareholders of record on January 30, 2026.The amount and payment of future dividends for the JD Bancshares, Inc. common stock is determined on a quarterly basis,...

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Purbeck Insurance Services Reports Shift Toward Cashflow-Focused Borrowing Among Small Businesses in Q4 2025

January 21, 2026 6:10 AM

Purbeck Insurance Services has published new analysis indicating that small businesses focused more heavily on cashflow support than growth-related borrowing during the final quarter of 2025, reflecting a cautious approach to finance decisions at the end of the year. The analysis is based on personal guarantee insurance application data associated with new lending activity. During Q4 2025, working capital was the most common reason for...

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