Banking & Finance

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

April 27, 2026 5:00 PM

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. ("Commercial") (NASDAQ:CBK), the parent company for Commercial Bank, announced today that on April 27, 2026, the board of directors of Commercial (the "Board") declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of Commercial common stock payable on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2026. Commercial also announced that the Board authorized a stock repurchase plan (the...

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Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. Announces Results for the First Quarter 2026

April 27, 2026 5:00 PM

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. ("Commercial" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:CBK), the parent company of Commercial Bank (the "Bank"), today announced net income of $9.5 million, or $0.70 per common share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $8.7 million, or $0.72 per common share, for the first quarter of 2025. Core (net of any one-time adjustments) net income was 10.0 million, or $0.73 per common share, for the first quarter of...

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Avidbank Holdings, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2026

April 27, 2026 4:05 PM

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVBH) (the "Company" or "Avidbank Holdings"), the holding company for Avidbank, a California state-chartered bank (the "Bank"), announced net income for the first quarter of 2026 of $9.0 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, compared to net income of $6.9 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and net income of $5.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025....

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First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Declares a Cash Dividend

April 27, 2026 12:00 PM

First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), (OTCID:CMRB), the holding company for First Commerce Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income of $3.5 million for the three months ending March 31, 2026, as compared to $1.7 million for the three months ending March 31, 2025, respectively. Basic earnings per common share for the three months ending March 31, 2026, was $0.18, compared to $0.08 for the three months ending March 31, 2025. The Board...

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Insurance Agency Mergers and Acquisitions Dip in First Quarter

April 27, 2026 10:58 AM

The pace of M&A activity slowed slightly in the first quarter of 2026 versus 2025, but the downward trend appears to be bottoming out, according to OPTIS Partners, an investment banking and financial consulting firm specializing in the insurance industry. Firms announced 148 insurance agency mergers and acquisitions in the first quarter, down 6% from Q1 2025, the OPTIS Partners database reveals. It was the 10th consecutive quarter of deal volume...

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MetroHealth Celebrates $1.5 million KeyBank Foundation Investment Supporting Opportunity Centers

April 27, 2026 9:30 AM

The MetroHealth Foundation celebrated a $1.5 million investment from the KeyBank Foundation supporting the continued growth and impact of MetroHealth's Opportunity Centers in Cleveland's Buckeye and Clark‑Fulton neighborhoods. The announcement was made April 22 during the Pathways to Opportunity Celebration at MetroHealth's Buckeye Health Center. The three‑year investment builds on KeyBank Foundation's initial $1.5 million commitment in 2021 and...

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The Era of Fan Equity Is Here: EquiDeFi Is Rewriting the Sports Investment Playbook

April 27, 2026 9:00 AM

As emerging leagues transform American sports culture, EquiDeFi opens the door for everyday fans to invest in the activities they've always loved, starting with Jorge Masvidal and Gamebred Fighting Championship, whose feature fight in Miami premieres. May 1, 2026, at Unrivaled Arena to be streamed by Mediapro. A new generation of leagues, raw, authentic, and fiercely loyal in their fanbases, is rising fast. And fans driving that rise want to own...

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OceanFirst Financial Corp. And Flushing Financial Corporation Announce Receipt of All Requisite Regulatory and Shareholder Approvals to Complete Proposed Merger and Annual Meeting Date

April 27, 2026 7:47 AM

OceanFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:"OCFC") ("OceanFirst"), the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A., and Flushing Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:"FFIC") ("Flushing"), the holding company for Flushing Bank, today jointly announced the receipt of regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve") on April 24, 2026, to complete the proposed merger of Flushing with and into OceanFirst. The...

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Macau Pass Unveils AI Payment Assistant to Upgrade Local Payment Capabilities

April 27, 2026 3:40 AM

Macau Pass has launched its self-developed AI-powered payment integration tool, theAI Payment Assistant, and is making it available to local merchants, developers and ecosystem partners. The tool enables users to complete payment integration through natural-language prompts, reducing technical barriers and shortening development cycles for commercial applications. The launch comes as payments evolve from basic interface functions into core...

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Coeur d'Alene Bancorp Announces Its First Quarter 2026 Results

April 24, 2026 6:15 PM

Coeur d'Alene Bancorp, today reported net income of $389,134 or $0.20 per share for the first quarter 2026, compared to $249,759 or $0.13 per share for the first quarter 2025. All results are unaudited. "We are pleased with the start to 2026 as we focus on improving earnings and gaining traction in our new markets. The mild winter allowed construction projects to continue without delay, contributing to our modest loan growth. Deposits declined...

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Month-End Portfolio Data Now Available for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

April 24, 2026 4:15 PM

Ares Capital Management II LLC today announced that monthly fund composition and performance data for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ARDC) as of March 31, 2026, is now available via www.arespublicfunds.com. About Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC") is a closed-end management company that is externally managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, a subsidiary of Ares...

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Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. Reports First Quarter Earnings

April 24, 2026 12:40 PM

Coastal Carolina Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX:CCNB), parent company of Coastal Carolina National Bank (the "Bank"), reported unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. For the first quarter of 2026, the Company reported net income of $3.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.1 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the linked quarter ended December 31, 2025, and net income of...

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Marathon Bancorp, Inc. Announces Adoption of Stock Repurchase Program

April 24, 2026 11:35 AM

Marathon Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:MBBC), the holding company for Marathon Bank, announced that is has adopted a stock repurchase program for up to approximately 5% of its outstanding shares of common stock, or 146,931 shares of its common stock. This is the Company's first stock repurchase program since completing its second step conversion and related stock offering in April 2025. Repurchases are expected to commence after the...

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Suazo Business Center Receives $600,000 Grant From the KeyBank Foundation

April 24, 2026 11:30 AM

Suazo Business Center, a Utah‑based nonprofit focused on economic empowerment through entrepreneurship, has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation to support the expansion of its entrepreneurship programming. The grant will fund the development of a hybrid entrepreneurship program that combines self‑paced online learning with live instruction. The approach is designed to reduce barriers faced by economically disadvantaged...

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BV Financial, Inc. Announces Financial Results

April 24, 2026 10:30 AM

BV Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:BVFL), (the "Company") the holding company for BayVanguard Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income of $1.1 million or $0.13 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to net income of $2.1 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial metric, was $3.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to $2.9 million for the...

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PB Financial Corporation Declares Second-Quarter, 2026 Dividend

April 24, 2026 10:20 AM

Ted E. Whitehurst, President and CEO of PB Financial Corporation (OTCQX:PBNC), the holding company for Providence Bank, announced today that the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.62 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 7, 2026. The dividend is payable on May 22, 2026. This is an increase of approximately 6.90% from the dividend paid during the 2nd quarter of...

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Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

April 23, 2026 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 March 31, 2026 of $2.2 million ($0.20 per basic and diluted share), which was $72,000, or 3.1%, lower than the comparable prior year period of $2.3 million ($0.21 per basic and diluted share). The decrease in net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the quarter ended March...

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JD Bancshares, Inc. Reports Financial Results for Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

April 23, 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 quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 is $2,966,937 or $0.87 per share compared to a net income of $3,330,945 or $0.97 for the linked quarter ended December 31, 2025 and $2,925,651 or $0.85 per share for the prior year quarter ended March 31,...

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LIBRA Insurance Partners Welcomes Newest Agency Member Insurance Agency Marketing Services (IAMS)

April 23, 2026 1:10 PM

LIBRA Insurance Partners (LIBRA), the largest independently owned life insurance marketing organization (IMO) in the United States, announces that Insurance Agency Marketing Services (IAMS) has joined its exclusive network of partner agencies. Founded in 1986, IAMS is a national independent marketing organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Built on a founding commitment to true partnership, customized service, and best-in-class support,...

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Casinos.com Launches Voting for Second International Casino Awards

April 23, 2026 1:00 PM

Casinos.com has today announced the opening of public voting for the 2026 International Casino Awards, a celebration of excellence in global casino entertainment. The awards are part of International Casinos Day®, a day dedicated to recognizing casinos that deliver excitement, employment, and unforgettable experiences to millions worldwide. The awards span more than 100 categories, ranging from the best casinos across global regions to lighter...

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