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Apart from a one-time gain on the sale of the mortgage warehouse business, Horizon Bancorp, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: HBNC ) 1Q earnings were mostly in line with my expectations given in my March report on theAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Al ...

Group 1 - Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB) is experiencing significant activity in the options market, particularly with the Jul 18, 2025 $22.5 Call showing high implied volatility, indicating potential for a major price movement [1] - Implied volatility reflects market expectations for future stock movement, suggesting that investors anticipate a significant event that could lead to a rally or sell-off [2] - Currently, Amerant Bancorp holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell) in the Banks - Southeast industry, with no analysts increasing earnings estimates for the current quarter and two analysts revising estimates downward, resulting in a decrease in the Zacks Consensus Estimate from 39 cents to 38 cents per share [3] Group 2 - The high implied volatility surrounding Amerant Bancorp may indicate a developing trading opportunity, as options traders often seek to sell premium on options with high implied volatility to capture decay [4]

Key Takeaways GBCI has agreed to acquire GNTY in a nearly $476M all-stock deal, pending required approvals. The deal is expected to be EPS accretive with a projected 20% IRR in the first year post-closing. Upon closing, Guaranty will become GBCI's 18th division, expanding its reach into the Texas market.Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (GBCI) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (GNTY) , the bank holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., a leading community bank headquartere ...

Prior to joining the bank, Schwartz served as a Partner at Windels Marx, where he specialized in advising financial institutions on mergers and acquisitions, and bank regulatory and securities law. Schwartz holds a J.D. from Fordham Law School and a B.A. from Fordham University. He is a member of both the New Jersey and New York Bar. About ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the "Company" or "ConnectOne"), parent company ...

KALISPELL, Mont. and MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glacier Bancorp, Inc. ("Glacier" or the "Company") (NYSE: GBCI) and Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. ("Guaranty") (NYSE: GNTY), the bank holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., a leading community bank headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Texas, today jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement, pursuant to which Glacier will acquire Guaranty in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition marks Glacier's 27th bank acquisit ...

First Financial Bancorp ("First Financial") has agreed to acquire Westfield Bancorp, which has $2.2 billion in assets, the holding company of Westfield Bank, FSB. This expands First Financial's ability to serve the geographically attractive communities of Northeast Ohio. The acquisition will grow First Financial to a $20.6 billion Midwest-based institution, with a broad suite of capabilities for retail and business clients and a focus on community. All Westfield Bank retail locations will remain open and w ...

HILLSDALE, Mich., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX:CNBB) announced that the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock in the amount of $0.31 per share, an increase of $0.02 per share from the dividend paid for the 2nd Quarter of 2024, payable on July 11, 2025 for shareholders of record on June 30, 2025. About CNB Community Bancorp, Inc.CNB Community Bancorp Inc. (OTCQX:CNBB) is a one-bank holding company. Its subsidiary bank, Cou ...

Shares of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB ) have been a moderate performer over the past year, adding 9%, though the stock remains well below its post-election highs. Given its capital position, USB is a comparatively poorly positioned bank, which is why hopes ofOver fifteen years of experience making contrarian bets based on my macro view and stock-specific turnaround stories to garner outsized returns with a favorable risk/reward profile. If you want me to cover a specific stock or have a question for an article, ...

Key Takeaways USB is integrating Elan's credit card program into Fiserv's Credit Choice digital card solution. The partnership supports USB's digital-first strategy with a unified debit and credit platform. Fiserv will aid in rollout, training, and onboarding, targeting full integration by early 2026. U.S. Bancorp (USB) has entered a partnership with Fiserv (FI) to integrate its Elan Financial Services credit card program into Fiserv’s Credit Choice solution. The collaboration aims to enhance digital card ...