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Core Insights - United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) shares increased by 2.6% following the earnings report for Q4 2025, outperforming the S&P 500's decline of 1.1% during the same period [1] - The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of 35 cents, a 12.9% increase from 31 cents in Q4 2024 [1] Financial Performance - Total interest income for Q4 2025 grew by 5.2% year-over-year to $10.6 million, primarily due to an 8.3% increase in interest income on loans [2] - Net interest income rose by 8.6% to $6.9 million, while net income reached $2 million, reflecting a 10% year-over-year increase [2] - Full-year net income for 2025 was $7.8 million, up 4.7%, with EPS increasing to $1.34, a 5.5% rise compared to $1.27 in 2024 [3] Balance Sheet and Asset Growth - Total assets increased by $40.8 million (5%) to $857.4 million as of Dec. 31, 2025 [4] - Average loans rose by 3.5% year-over-year to $497.9 million, and average deposits increased by 2.5% to $635.3 million [4] Interest Margin and Credit Quality - The net interest margin improved by 19 basis points to 3.70% from 3.51% the previous year, aided by organic loan growth and strategic balance sheet management [5] - Nonaccrual loans rose to $2.3 million (0.46% of gross loans), but were still considered manageable [6] Management Commentary and Strategic Outlook - CFO Randall Greenwood noted that the performance was achieved amid significant investment initiatives, which increased noninterest expenses by 19.5% in the quarter [7] - The company is responding to macroeconomic headwinds through balance sheet expansion and interest margin management [8] Future Plans and Growth Drivers - CEO Scott Everson emphasized the goal of growing total assets to over $1 billion, with infrastructure investments expected to enhance efficiency and customer acquisition [11] - Strong demand in the small business commercial loan segment, which comprises 81% of total loans, is anticipated to be a key growth driver [12] Shareholder Returns - Total cash dividends increased by 7.6% to 92 cents in 2025, including a 16.7% rise in the special dividend, resulting in a total dividend yield of 6.4% [14]

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Hub Group, Inc. ("Hub Group†or the "Company†) (NASDAQ: HUBG) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON HUB GROUP, INC. (HUBG), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What Happened? On Febr. ...

Here are the earnings estimates, analyst ratings and key items to watch in the report.Ford Motor Q4 Earnings EstimatesAnalysts expect Ford to report fourth-quarter revenue of $41.53 billion, up from $35.92 billion in last year's fourth quarter, according to data from Benzinga Pro.The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters, including three straight quarters.Analysts expect Ford to report 18 cents per share in earnings. That’s down from 39 cents per share in last year's ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Boston Scientific Corporation ("Boston Scientific†or the "Company†) (NYSE: BSX) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION (BSX), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER Y. ...

Core Viewpoint - Equity Residential (EQR) is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on high-quality apartment properties in urban and high-density suburban areas, primarily in major coastal cities, competing with other large REITs like AvalonBay Communities and Essex Property Trust [1] Group 1: Company Performance - In 2025, EQR faced challenges due to uneven demand and increased new supply in certain markets, but remains optimistic about 2026, anticipating a decrease in competitive deliveries and aiming to maintain high portfolio occupancy [3][6] - EQR's same-store net operating income (NOI) for 2025 aligned with initial guidance, with strong rental growth in coastal markets, particularly in San Francisco and New York, despite midyear revenue momentum slowing due to policy and geopolitical uncertainties [4][6] Group 2: Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings - On February 9, 2026, Cantor Fitzgerald adjusted its rating for EQR to Neutral, maintaining a hold action, while raising the price target from $61 to $64, indicating cautious optimism about the company's future performance [2][6] - As of the latest update, EQR's stock price is $63.89, reflecting a 3.43% increase, with a market capitalization of approximately $24.31 billion and a trading volume of 3,794,591 shares [5]

Shares of Altigen Communications, Inc. (ATGN) have gained 1.7% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025. This compares to the S&P 500 index’s 1.1% decline over the same time frame. Over the past month, the stock has declined 5.4% compared with the S&P 500’s 0.9% decrease.Altigen reported fiscal first-quarter 2026 breakeven earnings per share. An earnings of 1 cent per share was reported in the prior-year quarter. Total revenue of $3.2 million represented a 6% decrease from ...

Key Takeaways PLSE reported 100% procedural success at six months and 96% at one year in a 150-patient AF cohort.Pulse Biosciences showed short procedures and 1.3% serious adverse events, with 9.8-minute fluoroscopy.PLSE plans pivotal IDE studies in Europe and the U.S., following positive feasibility results for nPulse.Pulse Biosciences (PLSE) recently announced late-breaking data from its first-in-human feasibility study of the nPulse Cardiac Catheter System using Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation energy. P ...

By the way, Mark Laneir, he is the lead attorney for the plaintiff in this case. And guess what. He joins me now.Um, Mark, let's begin here. You say you've got some explosive documents that you're planning to show the jury for opening statements. Uh, my first question is, can you give us a little preview.Here's your preview, Ashley. We've got documents where the companies themselves are claiming that they are addictive, that they are trying to drive addiction because the more time they drive to their platfo ...

ATLANTA, Feb. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC reminds investors of the deadline to seek to be appointed lead plaintiff in the following class action lawsuits: Fermi Inc. (FRMI) The shareholder class action lawsuit filed against Fermi Inc. (“Fermi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRMI) alleges that Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material facts regarding tenant demand for the Company’s Project Matador campus between October 1, 2025 and Dece ...