OAKS, Pa., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter 2025. Relative to the fourth quarter 2024, EPS increased by 16%, and revenue and operating income grew by 9% and 11%, respectively, with operating margin increasing to 27%. Consolidated Overview | (In thousands, except | For the | Three Months | For the Twelve Months | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | earnings per share) | Ended | Decembe ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of DeFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: DEFT) between May 12, 2025 and November 14, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important January 30, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased DeFi Technologies securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fe ...

Core Insights - Robinhood Markets (HOOD) has experienced significant growth over the past year, driven by its inclusion in the S&P 500, new product launches, a strong crypto market, and market volatility, resulting in positive investor sentiment [1][10] Performance Metrics - Over the past year, HOOD shares increased by 105.6%, outperforming the industry average of 28.1%. In comparison, peers Charles Schwab (SCHW) and Interactive Brokers (IBKR) saw gains of 26.4% and 42.9%, respectively [2][10] Growth Drivers - Product Launches & Global Expansion: Robinhood is enhancing growth through innovative product offerings and global market expansion, aiming to establish itself as a next-generation fintech ecosystem [6][9] - Major upcoming launches include Robinhood Cortex, an AI assistant for custom indicators and market analysis, and the Legend platform for advanced trading features [7] - The company is also expanding into banking services and a Gold credit card, positioning itself as a digital banking alternative [8] - Robinhood is pioneering tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs across 31 EU and EEA countries, with plans for further global expansion [9] Business Diversification - Robinhood has shifted from a brokerage focused on digital assets to a diversified financial services platform, reducing reliance on transaction-based revenues from 75% in 2021 to nearly 55% in the first nine months of 2025 [11] - The company is acquiring a 90% stake in MIAX Derivatives Exchange to launch a dedicated futures and derivatives exchange by 2026 [12] - Recent acquisitions, including TradePMR, enhance its credibility in wealth management and competitive positioning against incumbents like Schwab [13] Focus on Cryptocurrency - Robinhood's cryptocurrency revenues surged by 154% year-to-date, reaching $680 million, driven by increased trading volume and strategic acquisitions [18] - The acquisition of Bitstamp and the impending WonderFi deal are expected to strengthen Robinhood's crypto product offerings [17] - The company is pursuing regulatory licenses to expand its crypto services across the European Economic Area [16] Financial Outlook - As of September 30, 2025, Robinhood reported cash and cash equivalents of $4.3 billion and announced a share buyback plan of up to $1 billion [23] - Analyst estimates for 2025 and 2026 earnings have been revised upward, indicating bullish sentiment, with expected year-over-year growth of 85.3% and 22.8%, respectively [24][26] Valuation Considerations - Despite strong growth and a solid balance sheet, HOOD shares trade at a significant premium, with a price/tangible book (P/TB) ratio of 12.06X compared to the industry average of 3.11X [30][33] - The stock's steep valuation relative to peers like Schwab and Interactive Brokers may limit near-term upside potential [32][33]

"Bud was founded to make financial data truly useful," said Edward Maslaveckas, CEO of Bud. "We're thrilled to work with Jack Henry to bring our transaction enrichment to Banno. Together, we're equipping banks and credit unions with cleaner, smarter transaction data so they can deliver intuitive digital experiences today and unlock powerful data-driven opportunities tomorrow." With native Transaction Enrichment available on-request to Banno customers, financial institutions can expect: MONETT, Mo., Jan. 28, ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced an expansion to Solana as an available blockchain, enabling both retail and institutional investors to access WisdomTree's tokenized* funds through the WisdomTree Connect™ and WisdomTree Prime® platforms. The integration extends WisdomTree's full suite of regulated tokenized funds to Solana as part of the firm's multi-chain deployment strategy. "Bringing our full suite of tokenized funds to Solana reflects ...

Funding and Development - Gridline has raised $18.5 million in Series A funding, led by FINTOP, to accelerate the development of its platform for private market investment processes [1] - The investment will focus on enhancing features of Gridline's platform, particularly the AI-powered due diligence tool, AltComply [1][2] Platform Features and Benefits - AltComply is designed to automate document processing, standardize analysis procedures, and identify potential risks, thereby improving efficiency and consistency in reviewing private investments [2] - The platform has reportedly reduced time spent on manual reconciliation by up to 90% and saved 10 to 30 hours per investment in due diligence and monitoring work [4] Company Vision and Operations - Gridline aims to provide an end-to-end platform for advisors to manage private market programs with confidence and consistency, ensuring that information is standardized, up-to-date, and actionable [3] - The company serves registered investment advisers, multi-family offices, and private banks, assisting them in managing and expanding their private market investment programs [4]

® Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncer ...

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is investigating potential violations of U.S. federal securities laws involving Wealthfront Corporation (NASDAQ: WLTH). If you have information that could assist in the Wealthfront investigation or if you are a Wealthfront investor who suffered a loss and would like to learn more, you can provide your information here: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-wealthfront-corporation-investigation-wlth.html You can also contact attorney J.C. ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zelle today reported that in 2025 it continued to scale its network, expanding access to more community banks and credit unions seeking real-time payment capabilities: Continue Reading Zelle Sign-Ups and Adoptions by Bank and Credit Union Asset Size in 2025 "Zelle already reaches 80% of U.S. bank and credit union accounts and last year was about widening access – deliberately and at scale," said Denise Leonhard, general manager of Zelle. "Deployment looks very differe ...

Core Insights - The company reported progress towards its long-term goals, emphasizing revenue growth and operational efficiency despite challenging market conditions in the trucking industry [3][4][5] - The management team aims to enhance transaction confidence in the industry by strengthening their network for secure data and payment transmission [4][6] - Load Pay is expected to significantly contribute to revenue growth, with a target of tripling its annualized revenue from $1.5 million in 2025 to $4.5 million in 2026 [10][11] Financial Performance - The company achieved a 30% EBITDA margin in its core payments business, with expectations to maintain or exceed this level in 2026 [5][27] - The factoring segment's pretax margin improved to approximately 33% in Q4 2025, driven by technology and automation enhancements [20][22] - The company anticipates continued revenue growth in the payments segment, with a projected 25% increase in payments revenue for 2026 [25][30] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to open between 7,000 to 12,000 new accounts in Load Pay, aiming for higher utilization rates to increase revenue per account [10][11] - There is a focus on cross-selling opportunities, with only 22% of customers currently using both payments and audit services, indicating significant room for growth [16][17] - The management is optimistic about leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance operational efficiency and drive margins higher in the factoring business [22][23] Market Positioning - The company has successfully integrated JB Hunt into its network, which is expected to bolster revenue contributions [5][25] - The management acknowledges the evolving nature of the payments network and its potential to create efficiencies for factoring companies, although adoption rates may vary [36][40] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet to navigate unforeseen market cycles while pursuing growth opportunities [6][7]