Banking & Finance

Sierra Ventures Announces Shomik Ghosh as Partner to Continue Strengthening Early-Stage Investing Across Frontier and Applied AI

January 27, 2026 8:00 AM

Sierra Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on AI and deep tech innovation, is pleased to announce that Shomik Ghosh has joined the firm as a Partner. Shomik will invest at the earliest stages alongside technical founders, reshaping the future of frontier and applied AI. Shomik brings a strong track record of backing category-defining founders. He previously served as a Partner at Boldstart Ventures, where he invested at...

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Greentree Financial Group, Inc. Congratulates Off the Hook Yachts on NYSE Opening Bell Ceremony

January 27, 2026 8:00 AM

Greentree Financial Group, Inc. proudly congratulates Off the Hook Yacht Sales Inc. (NYSE:OTH) on the successful ringing of the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking a significant milestone in the company's evolution as a publicly traded marine services platform. Greentree Financial Group served as strategic advisor to Off the Hook Yachts throughout its go-public and capital markets process. In addition, a Greentree-affiliated...

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Fairtrade America: Statement on Cocoa Alternatives

January 27, 2026 8:00 AM

In response to the confectionery industry's efforts to reduce their reliance on cocoa by transitioning to low-cocoa and no-cocoa alternatives, Fairtrade America issued the following statement from Amanda Archila, Executive Director: "Companies that invest in cocoa alternatives instead of the people who grow cocoa are running away from the problems they created. Big chocolate has forced farming communities to live in extreme poverty by...

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YesAsia Holdings Expects Revenue and Net Profit Growth for 2025

January 27, 2026 7:57 AM

YesAsia Holdings Limited ("YesAsia Holdings", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (02209.HK), a leading e-commerce platform operator recognized for its expertise in curating Asian beauty and lifestyle products, has issued a positive profit alert for the year ended 31 December 2025 (the "Reporting Year"). As disclosed, the Group expects to record unaudited consolidated revenue of approximately US$500.0 million for the Reporting Year,...

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Sceptre Ventures Announces Effective Date of Share Consolidation

January 26, 2026 8:45 PM

Sceptre Ventures Inc. ("Sceptre" or the "Company") (TSXV:SVP.H)(NEX:SVP.H) is pleased to announce that further to its news release dated January 21, 2026, the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") has approved the consolidation of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares (the "Shares") on the basis of one (1) new Share for every ten (10) old Shares (the "Consolidation") The Consolidation will become effective on the TSXV at the opening of...

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Zimtu Capital Corp. - Early Warning News Release

January 26, 2026 6:30 PM

Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXV:ZC)(FSE:ZCT1) ("Zimtu" or the "Company") announces that its has acquired 1,875,000 units (the "Units") of Kiboko Gold Inc. ("Kiboko") at a price of $0.08 per Unit pursuant to a private placement. Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of Kiboko (each, a "Share") and one share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant") exercisable into one additional Share at price of $0.12 per Share. Prior to the private...

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Commencement Bank Named one of America's Best Regional Banks of 2026 by Newsweek

January 26, 2026 5:49 PM

Commencement Bank is honored to be recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions for 2026. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognizes companies that are committed to powering local economies by supporting small businesses, financing community projects, and providing reliable access to everyday banking services. "We are honored to be recognized on a national scale for the work we are doing locally. This award reflects our...

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Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter 2025

January 26, 2026 4:30 PM

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc. ("Commercial" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:CBK), the parent company of Commercial Bank (the "Bank"), today announced net income less non-controlling interest of $9.9 million, or $0.72 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to net income less non-controlling interest of $5.6 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. On October 1, 2025, the Company priced its...

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

January 26, 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 December 31, 2025, 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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TCC Foundation Receives $400,000 KeyBank Grant to Expand Career Support for Students

January 26, 2026 9:30 AM

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is expanding its efforts to guide students into careers and four‑year institutions thanks to a new $400,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation. The college announced the award on Jan. 20, describing it as the largest grant KeyBank has given to any community or technical college in the South Puget Sound region. The funding will establish a new "Career Navigator" position-formally titled the Degree Transfer Agreement...

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Peoples Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

January 26, 2026 9:00 AM

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results with highlights as follows: Fourth quarter 2025 highlights: Net earnings were $6.6 million or $1.25 per share and $1.21 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2025, as compared to $3.6 million or $0.67 per share and $0.65 per diluted share for the same period...

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FinTrade Sherpa, INC. - Share Issuance and Software Development Update

January 23, 2026 7:00 PM

FinTrade Sherpa, INC (formerly Lode-Star Mining, Inc. (OTCID:FTSP) is pleased to announce completion of the issuance of 227,000,000 shares as stated in the Company's 8-K which was filed on February 14, 2025 and as stated in the Company's 8-K filed Jan 23, 2026. The Company also announces its first milestone event: Phase 1, which was a two-part software development task, has been mostly completed and the Company is now preparing to move into...

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Core Capital Partners Statement on BC Securities Commission Findings

January 23, 2026 5:22 PM

Core Capital Partners Inc. ("Core") will exhaustively pursue all available avenues to appeal the decision rendered by the panel of British Columbia Securities Commission ("BCSC" or "Commission") Commissioners. Core agrees with the panel on their decision regarding Reliq Health, however, strongly disagrees with its findings regarding Integrated Cannabis and Block One Technologies. Core has been steadfast in its defense and contention that the...

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KS Bancorp, Inc. (KSBI) Reports 52% Earnings Growth and 19% Growth in Total Assets for 2025

January 23, 2026 4:20 PM

KS Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCID:KSBI), parent company of KS Bank, Inc. (the "Bank"), reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighted by significant growth in earnings, assets, and reflecting continued loan demand and disciplined balance sheet management. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Company reported net income of $2.6 million, or $2.31 per diluted share,...

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Peoples Bancorp Announces Special Cash Dividend

January 23, 2026 12:30 PM

The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (Nasdaq:PEBK) is pleased to announce the declaration of a special cash dividend in the amount of $0.17 per share. The special cash dividend will be paid on February 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 4, 2026. Shareholders are encouraged to enroll in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. For details, contact Krissy Price at (828) 464-5620 or (800)...

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KeyBank Arranges $43.4 Million for Permanent Supportive Housing in Salt Lake City

January 23, 2026 11:30 AM

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $27.3 million construction loan on behalf of the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (HASLC) to finance the rehabilitation and new construction of Permanent Supportive Housing and a subsidized apartment community in Salt Lake City. KeyBank's Commercial Mortgage Group (CMG) also arranged permanent financing with a $16 million Freddie Mac 9% LIHTC forward commitment. The...

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BV Financial, Inc. Announces Financial Results

January 23, 2026 11:00 AM

BV Financial, Inc. ( NASDAQ:BVFL), (the "Company") the holding company for BayVanguard Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income of $13.5 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to net income of $11.7 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 was $4.8 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.0...

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Institutional Access via Public Equities: Black Titan's Strategic Pivot

January 23, 2026 10:00 AM

As the "DeFi-as-a-Service" (DaaS) narrative matures, public equity markets are witnessing a new phenomenon: the "Infrastructure Pivot." This week's primary focus is Black Titan Corp (BTTC), which has effectively repositioned itself from a legacy service provider into a regulated conduit for institutional capital entering the decentralized economy. This move mirrors the "MicroStrategy Playbook" but applies it to operational infrastructure...

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Lendway, Inc. Announces Rights Offering and Plan to Adopt New Corporate Name

January 23, 2026 8:30 AM

Lendway, Inc. (Nasdaq:LDWY) (the "Company") today announced its plan to conduct a strategic rights offering which is intended to significantly reduce the Company's debt and strengthen its balance sheet. Specifically, the primary purpose of the rights offering is to allow the Company to take advantage of a negotiated option with the previous owners of the Company's Bloomia operating business to settle their sellers' note for a discount exceeding...

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AVI Open Letter to HVPE Board, Manager, Shareholders

January 23, 2026 8:15 AM

AVI Global Trust plc (the "Company") AVI Open Letter to HVPE Board, Manager, Shareholders Asset Value Investors ("AVI"), the Company's investment manager, has today published an open letter to the Board, Manager, and Shareholders of Harbourvest Global Private Equity ("HVPE"). A copy of the letter can be found on AVI's website: Solutions for Harbourvest Global Private Equity - Asset Value Investors AVI Global Trust is a shareholder in HVPE, and...

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