HANOVER, N.H., Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. (OTCQX®: LFGP) (the “Company”), the holding company for Ledyard National Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 173,135 shares of the Company’s common stock, which is approximately 5% of its issued and outstanding common stock. “We view our stock to be a compelling investment opportunity and believe that repurchasing shares supports the creation of long-term sharehold ...

Core Insights - CVB Financial Corp. has been recognized by Forbes in its seventeenth annual America's Best Banks list, marking the ninth inclusion in the past decade [1][2] - The company has demonstrated strong financial performance and community engagement, being ranked among the Top 50 Public Banks and Top Three Large U.S. Banks by Deposit Franchise in 2025 [2] - Forbes evaluated ten metrics related to credit quality, growth, and profitability for the rankings of the 200 largest publicly-traded banks and thrifts [3] Company Overview - CVB Financial Corp. is the holding company for Citizens Business Bank, with over $15 billion in total assets, making it one of the 10 largest bank holding companies headquartered in California [4] - Citizens Business Bank offers a wide range of banking, lending, and investing services through more than 60 banking centers and three trust office locations in California [4] - The company maintains a Five-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial and a BBB+ rating from Fitch Ratings, reflecting its financial strength [2]

As the popular fintech stock trades sideways, institutional investors are increasing their positions.During mid- to late 2025, shares in SoFi Technologies (SOFI 1.45%) were on a tear. Shares zoomed from under $10 to over $30 per share thanks to a series of promising quarterly results. In more recent months, however, bullishness has screeched to a halt.Worse yet, after staying range-bound from September through January, this fintech stock has started to pull back, and now appears to be on a downward trajecto ...

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) ranks among the biggest publicly traded asset managers. On January 15, RBC Capital reaffirmed its Outperform rating and $100 price target for Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC), citing the bank’s transformation from “defense-to-offense” following regulatory limitations. The bank’s assets topped $2.1 trillion in Q4 2025, a major achievement after over seven years of balance sheet growth constraints owing to regulatory directives. RBC Capital stated that Wells Fargo’s medium- ...

Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:RJF) ranks among the biggest publicly traded asset managers. On January 28, Raymond James Financial Inc. (NYSE:RJF) reported mixed first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with solid revenue growth offset by declining profits and margins across a number of major indicators. The company reported net revenues of $3.7 billion, a 6% rise year-over-year. Conversely, pre-tax income fell 3% from the same period last year, while net income available to common shareholders fell 6% year- ...

With a market cap of $87.2 billion, U.S. Bancorp (USB) delivers a wide range of banking, lending, payment, investment, and trust services to individuals, businesses, institutions, and government entities. It operates across multiple segments, including consumer and business banking, wealth management, payment services, and corporate and institutional banking. Shares of the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company have outpaced the broader market over the past 52 weeks. USB stock has increased 16.9% over this ...

Seasoned corporate executive Lynn Crump-Caine has been elected board chair of Thrivent, making her the only Black woman currently serving in that role at a Fortune 500 company. Thrivent provides insurance, banking, investment, and financial advice services to over two million clients. The firm informed BLACK ENTERPRISE that its latest results include revenues exceeding $12 billion and assets under management of over $200 billion. It was disclosed that the metric is the highest in the firm’s history, datin ...

We recently compiled a list of the 9 High Growth Small Cap Stocks That Are Profitable. The sixth stock on our list of high growth stocks is Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. TheFly reported on January 23 that Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target for ESQ to $85 from $80 while maintaining a Market Perform rating. The firm noted that the company’s core net interest income came in broadly in line with expectations. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Lift Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (ESQ) Target After In- ...

David Long from Raymond James sets a price target of $29 for ALRS, indicating a potential upside of 18.76%.The Q4 2025 earnings call provides crucial insights into ALRS's financial health and strategic direction.ALRS's current trading price of $24.62 shows a 1.07% increase, with a year-high of $25 and a low of $15.78.Alerus Financial Corporation, listed on NASDAQ:ALRS, is a prominent financial services company. It offers a comprehensive suite of services including banking, mortgage, wealth management, and r ...

HANOVER, N.H., Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ledyard Financial Group, Inc. . (the “Company”, OTCQX®: LFGP), the holding company for Ledyard National Bank (the “Bank”), today reported quarterly net income per diluted share of $0.59, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, up 28% from $0.46 in the prior quarter, as core business activity continued to expand. Strong loan growth continued to drive balance sheet expansion, and wealth management revenue increased with growth in AUM. Reflecting the con ...