Back in April, when it seemed the US economy might soon be upended by tariffs and trade wars, I wrote my first analysis of Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. ( NECB ). Its stock wasI have been involved in the financial world for over 20 years with experience as an advisor, teacher, and writer. I am a full believer in the free-market system and that financial markets are efficient with most stocks reflecting their real current value. The best opportunities for profits on individual stocks come from stocks tha ...

Key Takeaways Regional banks have stabilized as deposit outflows slowed, loan books steadied and earnings growth returned.ZION benefits from Western market exposure, solid loan growth and improving margins as funding costs ease.PB and RF gain from strong regional economies, diversified revenues, acquisitions and shareholder returns.Regional banks faced a tough time in 2023 and most of 2024 because of deposit runs and multiple bank failures, which impacted their performance. In 2023, banks like Zions Bancorp ...

Shanghai, China, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) has concluded with record results, underscoring its growing global influence and China’s commitment to openness. Over six days, the expo welcomed 922,000 visits—an all-time high and an 8.2% increase from last year. Intended one-year purchase deals reached $83.49 billion, up 4.4% year-on-year. With 4,108 exhibitors from 138 countries and regions in attendance—the broadest participation to date—this turnout hi ...

24/7 Wall St. Quick Read VXUS returned 21% through mid-December 2025 versus 17.7% for the S&P 500. Royal Bank of Canada (the fund’s largest holding at 0.54%) posted 29% year-over-year earnings growth. Forward P/E ratios for MSCI EAFE markets expanded from roughly 12x to 14x during 2025. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here. While most investors obsess over SPY and VOO, Vanguard Total In ...

Key insight: CVB plans to sell Heritage's $400 million portfolio of purchased mortgages after the deal's closing date, projected for the second quarter of 2026.Forward look: The merged company expects to start with Common Equity Tier 1 capital of 14.6%.Expert quote: "We do see the potential benefits, both near- and long-term, of acquiring a like-minded business in a very strong economy and bringing the resources to compete," Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Timothy Coffey wrote in a research note.CVB Financi ...

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South Bend, Indiana--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - 1st Source Corporation (NASDAQ: SRCE) announces the retirement of John Griffith, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of both the Corporation and 1st Source Bank, effective December 31, 2025. Mr. Griffith has served the organization for almost 25 years, joining 1st Source in 2001 as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the Board. In 2011, he was elevated to Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, retaining h ...

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) is digital bank headquartered in Brazil and also serving Mexico and Colombia. It recently got approved for a banking charter in Mexico and the U.S., and it's applying for one now in Brazil, where it's been operating under a different legal status. This opens up new doors in new regions, and Nu has incredible opportunities in 2026 and beyond.SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is up 77% year to date as we get closer to the end of 2025, and it's just getting started. The digital bank is re ...

5家涉及吸收合并，4家涉及要约收购 【深圳商报讯】(记者陈燕青)根据统计，今年以来已有9家公司主动退市。其中，5家公司因涉及被吸收 合并退市，4家公司通过要约收购等私有化方式退市。业内人士认为，随着监管层不断畅通多元化退市 渠道，未来会有更多的公司选择主动退市。 从公开信息看，经营困境集中爆发是触发主动退市的直接原因。如玉龙股份今年3月公告称，面临"整体 运营停滞，现金流紧缺，基本不具备自我造血能力"的窘境。由于司法查封导致核心资产冻结，并涉及 多起诉讼纠纷及5.29亿元执行立案，每一项风险都指向严峻的生存压力。 中航产融是A股第一家金融控股类上市公司。公司在公告中解释称，经营面临重大不确定性，可能造成 重大影响。公司无法在法定期限内披露2024年年报及2025年一季报。 业内人士认为，对于控股股东而言，主动退市本质上是一种权衡利弊后主动规避更大风险的战略选择。 北方一家券商投行人士对记者表示，一方面，公司可自主规划退市时间表，和股东沟通、资产处置等后 续事宜，规避被动退市可能引发的股价暴跌。另一方面，主动退市后，公司可减轻为维持上市地位所支 付的合规成本。此外，在主动退市后，大股东还可有充足的时间对公司进行 ...

Key Takeaways C announced a multi-year partnership to deploy data, analytics and workflow solutions at scale.C gains LSEG's AI-ready, multi-asset data and workflows for markets, banking, risk and compliance.The deal supports C's efforts to strengthen controls, data governance and regulatory compliance at scale.Citigroup, Inc. (C) has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with London Stock Exchange Group (“LSEG”) to deploy data, analytics and workflow solutions at an enterprise scale. The partnership ...