Banking & Finance

United Bancorp, Inc. Reports Respective Increases in Earnings for the 2025 Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025

February 3, 2026 11:00 AM

United Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:UBCP) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.35 and net income of $2,035,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2025. For the year ended December 31, 2025, UBCP reported diluted earnings per share of $1.34 and net income of $7,753,000. Randall M. Greenwood, Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer remarked, "We are very pleased to report on the increased earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025...

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PB Financial Corporation Declares First-quarter, 2026 Dividend

February 3, 2026 10:40 AM

Ted E. Whitehurst, President and CEO of PB Financial Corporation (OTCQX:PBNC), the holding company for Providence Bank, announced today the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.61 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2026. The dividend is payable March 5, 2026. This is an increase of 7.02% from the dividend paid during the 1st quarter of 2025. This...

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Luminar Media Group - Fortun Appoints Industry Banking Veteran Juan M. Sese as Chief Financial Officer

February 3, 2026 9:00 AM

Luminar Media Group, Inc. (OTCID:LRGR) ("Luminar" or the "Company"), a fintech-focused holding company and the parent of the Fortun family of subsidiaries, today announced the appointment of Juan M. Sese as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). "Juan has been an early believer in Fortun's vision and has played a key role in instilling the financial discipline that supports our growth," said Yoel Damas, President of Luminar Media Group, Inc. "From the...

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Shorooq and PayLater Sign MOU in Qatar to Explore Landmark Credit Transaction

February 3, 2026 8:20 AM

Shorooq, a leading multi-strategy investment firm focused on venture capital, credit, and alternative investments, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with PayLater, Qatar's first QCB-licensed, Sharia-compliant Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider, to explore structuring a scalable, institutional-grade credit facility to support PayLater's next stage of growth. PayLater has established itself as a category pioneer in Qatar, operating...

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Flychain and ShiftCare Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Home-Based Care Agencies Turn Operational Clarity Into Financial Strength

February 3, 2026 8:00 AM

Flychain, a tech-first accounting & financial intelligence platform designed specifically for healthcare, and ShiftCare, a leading care management platform for home and non-medical care agencies, today announced a strategic partnership focused on helping providers connect day-to-day operations to actionable financial insight. Home-based care agencies face increasing pressure from rising labor costs, reimbursement delays, and operational...

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Bonita Payments Launches QuarterMaster, Advancing Its Evolution Into a U.S. SaaS Fintech Platform

February 3, 2026 4:55 AM

Bonita Payments today announced the launch of QuarterMaster™, its proprietary SaaS platform built to manage merchant onboarding, agent/channel performance, and end-to-end lifecycle execution through a single operating framework. The launch marks Bonita's next stage of growth-from a regional full-service payments provider into a nationwide fintech platform company. QuarterMaster is the flagship application within QuarterSuite™, Bonita's...

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AI Rises on the Finance Leadership Agenda as Cost Control Dominates 2026, New Survey Reveals

February 3, 2026 4:00 AM

AccessPay, the leading bank integration provider, today announced the release of its Finance Trends 2026 report, presenting the findings of its annual survey of finance leaders. In this fourth year of the report, AccessPay reveals marked sectoral differences between finance teams in financial services firms and those in corporates with regards to their priorities and attitudes to technology adoption. Key findings from the report include: 1....

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Western Announces Sale of GlassMasters Investment

February 2, 2026 5:25 PM

The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited (TSXV:WI) ("Western" or the "Company") today announced the sale of the Company's equity investment (the "Transaction") in GlassMasters ARG Autoglass Two Inc. ("GlassMasters" or the "Business"). Western's proceeds from the Transaction were approximately $23.2 million, subject to customary post-closing adjustments, including working capital true-ups and escrow arrangements. The Transaction...

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American Riviera Bancorp Appoints Two New Directors

February 2, 2026 12:20 PM

American Riviera Bancorp ("Company") (OTCQX:ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank ("Bank"), announced today the appointment of two new directors effective February 19, 2026. Jeff Deuel and Martin Alwin have extensive relevant experience and will serve on the boards of both the Company and the Bank. The appointments are strategic as the Bank grows, brings new perspectives to its board, evolves governance, and seeks to increase demand,...

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Everest Mortgages Celebrates 10 Years in Business

February 2, 2026 11:45 AM

Leading Brighton-based independent mortgage broker Everest Mortgages is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Founded by John Everest, Everest Mortgages has grown from a kitchen-table startup into a trusted local business, having successfully delivered over 1,000 mortgages for clients from all walks of life. Built entirely through word of mouth, determination and a commitment to truly independent advice, the firm has established a strong reputation...

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Brookstone Capital Management Chooses MarketGrader's Stock Selection Framework to Guide Active Growth, Value and Dividend Strategies

February 2, 2026 10:05 AM

Brookstone Capital Management ("Brookstone"), a leading SEC-Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm and an affiliate of AmeriLife Group, LLC ("AmeriLife"), today announced that it has engaged MarketGrader, as a strategic research partner to provide systematic signals supporting several of its growth, value- and income-oriented investment strategies. MarketGrader's proprietary fundamentals-based equity research framework is now being utilized...

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Qollateral: As Gold Hits Record Highs, Luxury Watches and Jewelry Emerge as Strategic Financial Assets

February 2, 2026 10:00 AM

Qollateral, a leading luxury collateral lending firm based in New York City, is helping collectors and investors unlock liquidity from high-end watches and gold jewelry as precious metal prices reach historic levels. With gold trading around $5,000 per ounce in early 2026 after gaining roughly 50-65% in 2025, affluent consumers are increasingly viewing their luxury assets as strategic stores of value rather than mere possessions. Gold's...

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Jonathan Saxon Joins Pinnacle Associates, Ltd. as Institutional Sales and Marketing Professional

February 2, 2026 10:00 AM

Pinnacle Associates, Ltd. announced today that Jonathan (Jon) Saxon has joined the institutional sales and marketing team. In his new role, Jon will focus on expanding Pinnacle's institutional investor relationships and building strategic partnerships with industry investment platforms, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and other financial institutions. The hire reflects growing institutional interest in Pinnacle's actively managed SMID...

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Mastercard Named One of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026

February 2, 2026 9:55 AM

Originally published by Mastercard At Mastercard, our culture celebrates curiosity and empowers groundbreaking products and services, redefining the global connections and enhancing the way the world thrives. We're excited to share we've been named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026! We're proud to be a global leader known for excellence, trust, and innovation. Continue reading here. Follow along Mastercard's journey to connect...

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Bank of San Francisco Reports Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025 Financial Results

February 2, 2026 9:15 AM

Bank of San Francisco ("Bank") (OTCQX:BSFO) today reported unaudited net income of $2.2 million, or $1.03 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.8 million, or $0.86 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and $1.6 million, or $0.77 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $6.8 million, or $3.17 per diluted...

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Bluesky Digital Assets Announces ChessGold Inc. Major Growth Update

February 2, 2026 8:00 AM

Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. (CSE:BTC)(OTCQB:BTCWF) ("Bluesky" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that ChessGold Inc. ("ChessGold") continues to demonstrate strong global growth and market traction. ChessGold has demonstrated significant market traction from July 2025 through February 2026, achieving a registered user base of 43,732 players across 221 countries and territories, representing near-complete global market coverage. The...

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Brean Capital Completes Acquisition of Strategic Business Units from Janney Montgomery Scott

February 2, 2026 8:00 AM

Brean Capital, LLC ("Brean Capital"), a leading independent investment bank focused on capital markets and advisory services, is pleased to announce that it has completed its acquisition of strategic business units from Janney Montgomery Scott LLC ("Janney"). With the closing of this transaction, Brean Capital adds a team of approximately 50 capital markets professionals across the acquired business units, representing a meaningful influx of...

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Iron Dome Acquisition I Corp. Files Registration Statement for a $200 Million Proposed Initial Public Offering

February 2, 2026 6:30 AM

Iron Dome Acquisition I Corp. ("IDAC"), a blank check company targeting exceptional Israeli technology companies, announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with a proposed initial public offering of its units (the "units"). Each unit consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-third of a warrant, with each...

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HDBank Posts Strong Profit Growth with Solid Capital Base, Ready for New Growth Cycle

February 2, 2026 3:50 AM

The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank, ticker:HDB) recorded pre-tax profit of over VND21.3 trillion (US$820.5 million) in 2025, up 27.4% year-on-year and exceeding its target. HDBank delivers robust 2025 results with profit up 27.4%. Profitability and core indicators remained among the strongest in the banking sector, reflecting the Bank's sustainable growth quality. In the fourth quarter alone, HDBank posted...

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F&M Bank Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter And Year-end Results For 2025, Including Record Earnings For The Year

January 30, 2026 5:35 PM

F&M Bank Corp. (the "Company" or "F&M"), (OTCQX:FMBM), the parent company of Farmers & Merchants Bank ("F&M Bank" or the "Bank") today reported results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Net income was $2.88 million, or $0.81 per share, for fourth quarter, contributing to net income of $11.2 million or $3.16 per share for the year ended December 31, 2025. This represents a record year of earnings for the Company, an improvement of...

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