SEATTLE, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SFBC), the holding company for Sound Community Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income of $2.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, or $0.90 diluted earnings per share, compared to net income of $2.5 million, or $0.98 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and $1.7 million, or $0.66 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The
BEDMINSTER, N.J., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC ) (the "Company") announced its third quarter 2026 financial results. This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Q3 2026 Investor Update, a copy of which is available on our website at www.peapackprivate.com and via a Current Report on Form 8-K on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov . The Company reported third
BLUEFIELD, Va., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Community Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCBC) ( www.firstcommunitybank.com ) (the “Company”) today reported its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The Company reported a quarterly net income of $15.42 million, or $0.81 per diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, reached a record $49.96 million,
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC, or “Hanmi”) , the parent company of Hanmi Bank (the “Bank”), today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Net income for the third quarter of 2026 was $23.7 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, compared with $23.5 million, or $0.79 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2026. The return on average assets for the third quarter was 1.17% and the return on average equity was 10.90%, com
A securities class action alleges Lincoln Educational Services' Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as control persons, permitted the Company to tout investments in "people and processes" while allegedly omitting that enrolled students were not converting into actual class starts NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SueWallSt notifies investors in Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC) that Chief Executive Officer Scott Shaw and Chief Financial Officer Br
Important Information Regarding Section 20(a) Individual Liability Claims: Alphabet's CEO and CFO are named as alleged control persons over investor communications that promised a June 2026 Gemini 3.5 Pro launch while disappointing training results allegedly went undisclosed NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SueWallSt alerts investors in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL, GOOG) that Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai and Chief Financial Officer Anat Ashkenazi are named as individual defe
A securities class action names Better Home & Finance's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as control persons, alleging they had the power to correct statements reaffirming a $1.0 billion monthly loan volume target while the Company's conversion funnel was allegedly already slowing NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SueWallSt notifies investors in Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) that a securities class action has been filed on behalf of shareholders
Notice to Pension Funds, Asset Managers, and Fiduciaries: The securities action alleges Coastal Financial overstated the credit protections behind its banking-as-a-service lending before a single-partner loss erased roughly $470 million in shareholder value. NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SueWallSt notifies pension funds, ERISA plan fiduciaries, and other institutional investors evaluating securities recovery that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who p
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summit State Bank (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: SSBI) today reported a net loss of $1,098,000, or $0.16 loss per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to net income of $818,000, or $0.12 earnings per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The current quarter's results were impacted by a $5,688,000 provision for credit losses on loans. During the third quarter of 2026, the Bank also recognized $5
Third Quarter 2026 vs. Third Quarter 2025 Highlights: Earnings per share increased 13% Net interest income (tax-equivalent) increased 6% Net interest margin (tax-equivalent) increased 15 basis points to 3.36% Negative provision for credit losses of $50 thousand, compared to a negative provision for credit losses of $255 thousand in 3Q 2025 Return on assets (annualized) improved to 0.99%, compared to 0.89% in 3Q 2025 Strong credit quality – Nonperforming assets to total assets were 0.02% AUBURN,
Consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 57.6 billion, an increase of 10.0 per cent YoY Consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 17.2 billion, up 45.9 per cent YoY Group subscriber base reached 254.8 million Group marks 50 years by taking the etisalat name forward into a new era of growth ABU DHABI, UAE , Oct. 27, 2026 -- etisalat today announced its Q3 2026 consolidated financial results, reporting consolidated revenue of AED 19.5 billion, growing 6.9 per cent year-over-year (YoY). Consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 57.6 billion, up 10.0 per cent YoY. Consolidated net profit in Q3 reached 11.2 billion, while consolidated net profit for the first nine months of 2026 reached AED 17.2 billion, up 45.9 per cent YoY, reinforced by continued progress in building higher-value capabilities across connectivity, sovereign digital infrastructure and AI and by disciplined portfolio management.
The Company Makes Significant Strategic Investments While Improving Underlying Financial Performance and Generating Record Quarterly Free Cash Flow of $20 Million EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ/CSE: SNDL) (“ SNDL ” or the “ Company ”) reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. All financial information in this press release is reported in millions of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. SNDL has a
According to a new Equifax Canada survey, nearly two-thirds of Canadians have encountered fraudulent messages in the past year, while gaps in online precautions persist TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than eight in 10 Canadians surveyed (83 per cent) are confident they can distinguish legitimate communications from scams, yet a new Equifax Canada survey* for Cybersecurity Awareness Month reveals significant gaps in how consumers protect their personal information and online accou
DUBAI, UAE , Oct. 27, 2026 -- Bybit , the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, is pleased to launch a new fixed-term XAUT Savings offering in partnership with XAUE Protocol . On Bybit Easy Earn, eligible holders of Tether Gold (XAUT) will receive a 2.83% fixed APR over a 90-day term. XAUE on Bybit Easy Earn is designed to provide tokenized gold holders with a straightforward yield opportunity within the Bybit ecosystem, allowing XAUT to generate returns while maintaining exposure to the underlying gold-backed asset. The offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis from a total pool of 2,000 XAUT.
New rider waives all future premiums upon occurrence of specified contingencies, helping customers maintain continuity of their life insurance plans MUMBAI, India , Oct. 27, 2026 -- SBI Life Insurance, one of India s most trusted private life insurers, launched Waiver of Premium rider, designed to ensure that policyholders long-term financial plans are not derailed by setbacks in life, such as a critical illness or disability.
Earnings Webcast to be held November 9, 5:00 PM ET OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exodus Movement, Inc. (“Exodus”) (NYSE American: EXOD), a leading self-custodial finance and payments platform, announced today that it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, November 9, 2026. Management will host a webcast on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the results. To access the webcast, please use this link or one of the followin
NEWARK, Ohio, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE American: PRK) today reported financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026. Park's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per common share and a special cash dividend of $1.30 per common share, payable on December 10, 2026, to common shareholders of record as of November 20, 2026. Park’s net income for the third quarter of 2026 was $56.9 million, a 20.7 perc
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 before the market opens on November 3, 2026. The Company will host a conference call led by the executive management team that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, please
BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST) (Business First), parent company of b1BANK, today announced its unaudited results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Business First reported net income available to common shareholders of $23.2 million or $0.71 per diluted common share, increases of $0.4 million and $0.01, respectively, compared to the linked quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, core net income available to common shareholders for
Third Quarter Highlights Net income of $31.4 million, or $0.86 per diluted share; return on average assets (“ROAA”) of 1.85%; return on average stockholders' equity (“ROAE”) of 16.17%; and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”) (1) of 19.27% Adjusted net income (1) of $31.4 million, or $0.86 per diluted share; adjusted ROAA (1) of 1.85%; adjusted ROAE (1) of 16.18%; and adjusted ROATCE (1) of 19.29% Asset quality remains strong, with nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.16% and
WARSAW, Ind., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported record third quarter net income of $28.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, which represents an increase of $2.5 million, or 9%, compared to net income of $26.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Diluted earnings per share of $1.14 for the third quarter of 2026 also represents a record for third quarte
DUBAI, UAE , Oct. 23, 2026 -- Bybit , the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, has extended its USD1 Hold & Earn program following strong community demand. The bonus month offers a 27,000,000 WLFI reward pool with up to competitive APR for eligible USD1 holders. The extension follows five consecutive months of sustained participation since the program s debut in May 2026 as part of Bybit s USD1 Ecosystem Carnival. The bonus round started from October 17, 2026 and will conclude on November 15, 2026 , as Bybit and its ecosystem partners respond to popular demand and continue to craft rewarding experiences for the community.
Bank of Åland Plc Financial Calendar October 23, 2026, 8.30 EEST Financial information and Annual General Meeting, 2027 Year-end Report and Annual Report for 2026 Year-end Report for 2026: Friday, February 5, 2027 Annual Report for 2026: Thursday, February 25, 2027 Interim Reports, 2027 Interim Report for January–March: Monday, April 26, 2027 Half-Year Financial Report for January–June: Monday, July 19, 2027 Interim Report for January–September: Tuesday, October 26, 2027 Annual General Meeting,
Global Finance rankings recognise institutions that have demonstrated financial strength and long-term resilience SINGAPORE , Oct. 23, 2026 -- DBS announced today that it has once again been named Safest Bank in Asia by Global Finance, marking the 18 th consecutive year that the bank has received this distinguished recognition. The rankings underscore DBS solid financial performance, strong risk management and governance, as well as robust balance sheet.
NEW DELHI , Oct. 23, 2026 -- PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India s leading life insurers, has launched the PNB MetLife Momentum Quality Index Fund , under its Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) [1] . The fund combines equity market participation with life cover and is designed for Indian customers seeking long-term capital growth through disciplined investing. The fund has been introduced under PNB MetLife s Smart GEM (ULIF 04519/10/26MOMENTUMQL117) and SIPP Pro (ULIF04619/10/26PEMOMENTQL117) products. For Smart GEM, the New Fund Offer (NFO) period will run from October 19 29, 2026, at an initial Net Asset Value (NAV) of 10 per unit. For SIPP Pro, the New Fund Offer (NFO) period will remain open from October 19-November 4, 2026, at an initial Net Asset Value (NAV) of 10 per unit [2] .
Diluted EPS up 50%; Net Income Increases 43%; Quarterly Loan Originations Grow by 109%; Total Portfolio Exceeds $4.7 Billion- Highest in Company History LAS VEGAS, NV, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) (“CPS” or the “Company”), an independent specialty finance company, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. THIRD QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Diluted Earnings Per Share
ELMIRA, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemung Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) (Nasdaq: CHMG), the parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, National Association (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $12.7 million, or $2.63 per share, for the third quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $8.8 million, or $1.82 per share, for the second quarter of 2026, and net income of $7.8 million, or $1.62 per share, for the third quarter of 2025. "Third quarter results reflect
ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on November 19, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 5, 2026. Additionally, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a cash dividend on outstanding shares of the Company’s 7.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Prefe
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, and MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRIM) (“Northrim” or the “Company”), the holding company of Northrim Bank, and PBCO Financial Corporation (“PBCO”), the holding company of People’s Bank of Commerce (“People’s Bank”), an Oregon state-chartered bank, jointly announced today that they have received all required shareholder approvals related to Northrim’s proposed acquisition of PBCO. The final vote results on the proposal presen
Wendy O’Ree Senior Managing Director, Peapack Private Bank & Trust (2nd from right) BEDMINSTER, N.J., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private Bank & Trust announce that Wendy O’Ree, Senior Managing Director, has been named as one of 48 women leaders honored by Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) at its biennial Salute to the Policy Makers Gala held on October 21, 2026, at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business November 2, 2026. The dividend is payable November 13, 2026. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, “This quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica’s reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile.” On
Volta Finance Limited (VTA/VTAS) Legal Entity Identification Code: 2138004N6QDNAZ2V3W80 Publication of the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements (the “Accounts”) for the financial year ended 31 July 2026 NOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION OR PUBLICATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES ***** Guernsey, 22 October 2026 Volta Finance Limited has published its results for the financial year ended 31 July 2026. The 2026 Accounts are attached to this release and will be available
BROOMFIELD, Colo. , Oct. 22, 2026 -- Quantinuum Inc. (NASDAQ: QNT) ( Quantinuum ) today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, on November 5, 2026, after market close. Quantinuum will host a conference call at 5:00 PM Eastern time that same day to discuss its financial results. The call will be available through a live webcast available here . An archive replay of the webcast will be made available on the Quantinuum Investor Relations website following the call and will remain available for one year.
New U.S. Credit Spotlight finds underlying private credit investments deteriorating as AI, tariffs and regulatory reforms reshape credit markets NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credit Benchmark, a leading provider of consensus credit risk data and analytics, today released its U.S. Credit Spotlight 2026 , revealing growing differences in credit risk across U.S. industries, financial institutions and private credit markets. Drawing on consensus credit risk data from more th
Showing strong momentum in its Student Financial Software (SFS) solution, Flywire announced the milestone at its third-annual U.S. education conference, Flywire Fusion, which brought together 150+ attendees from leading U.S. institutions BOSTON, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire Corporation (NASDAQ: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, today announced a major milestone in higher education tuition management – more than 1 million payment plans have now been activated
One in four business owners have been required to personally guarantee business financing with their own home and assets; younger entrepreneurs show greater reliance on credit as a financial safety net TORONTO, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The financial pressures facing Canadian small businesses are extending beyond the business itself, with some owners relying on personal credit and assets to support their companies, according to a new Equifax Canada survey. One in four surveyed business o
Volta Finance Limited (VTA/VTAS) Legal Entity Identification Code: 2138004N6QDNAZ2V3W80 Publication of the Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements (the “Accounts”) for the financial year ended 31 July 2026 NOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION OR PUBLICATION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES ***** Guernsey, 22 October 2026 Volta Finance Limited has published its results for the financial year ended 31 July 2026. The 2026 Accounts are attached to this release and will be available
As football fans trade around the clock, demand is surging for a payment card and infrastructure that moves money in real time NEW YORK , Oct. 22, 2026 -- EDGE Markets, a financial services company purpose-built for prediction markets, gaming, and crypto, today announced it expects to process more than 2 billion in transactions this NFL season, outpacing the 1.2 billion EDGE processed last season. The milestone follows the launch of EDGE Connect, which moves funds in real time from EDGE Boost to partner prediction markets.
Bybit Fintech FZE receives regulatory approval for spot trading as the company reinforces its commitment to compliance and the development of Dubai s digital asset ecosystem DUBAI, UAE , Oct. 22, 2026 -- Bybit , the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, today announced that Bybit Fintech FZE has secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence from Dubai s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for Exchange Services, covering spot trading.
DUBAI, UAE , Oct. 22, 2026 -- Bybit , the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, has announced new personalization and memory features for Bybit AI , its in-app intelligent conversational layer. Bybit AI now builds a profile from each user s assets, positions, behavior and risk profile, connecting wealth, markets and trading across the Bybit ecosystem. Launched in September, Bybit AI organically unifies Bybit s core services within a single chat interface. The newly added features extend its capacity from responding to individual requests to maintaining a continuous understanding of the user, giving each user their personal financial edge.