Key Takeaways JPMorgan plans 500 new branches by 2027 and expects 2025 NII of $94.5B, up nearly 2% year over year. Wells Fargo can now grow beyond its lifted asset cap, aiding NII and fee-based business expansion. JPM holds the top spot for global IB fees, supporting performance despite near-term economic uncertainty.JPMorgan (JPM) and Wells Fargo (WFC) are major U.S. banking giants with strong retail and commercial banking operations and are impacted by interest rate trends and economic cycles.JPMorgan i ...

BOSTON, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKL) announced today that it will report second quarter 2025 earnings at the close of business on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Management will host a conference call to review this information at 1:30 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Interested parties may listen to the call and view a copy of the Company’s Earnings Presentation by joining the call via https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/149362707. To listen to the call withou ...

Financial Performance & Growth - Synovus' diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased from $189 in 2016 to $399 in Q1 2019, representing a 26% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)[39] - Adjusted Return on Average Tangible Common Equity (ROATCE) increased by 860 basis points from 852% in 2016 to 1752% in Q1 2019[39] - Synovus is targeting a sustained 10+% CAGR in EPS growth, with a Return on Assets (ROA) of approximately 145%, an adjusted tangible efficiency ratio of approximately 50%, and a Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) of approximately 170%[47, 48] - The company reported adjusted diluted EPS of $098 in Q1 2019, a 151% increase year-over-year[50] Merger & Acquisition - The merger with Florida Community Bank (FCB) significantly strengthens Synovus' Florida footprint, making it >1/3 of the pro forma franchise[34] - Synovus expects to surpass $30 million in FCB-related cost savings in 2019 and complete the full conversion in Q2 2019[63] - The FCB merger is projected to result in a ~17% Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and a ~17% ROATCE[124] Balance Sheet & Credit Quality - As of Q1 2019, Synovus had total assets of $47 billion and loans of $36 billion[22] - The company's loan growth in Q1 2019, including FCB, annualized to 46%, compared to a standalone Synovus loan growth of 16% in Q1 2018[128] - The Net Charge-Off (NCO) ratio was 019% in Q1 2019[55] 2019 Outlook - Synovus anticipates loan growth of 55% to 75% and revenue growth of 55% to 75% for 2019[60] - The company projects adjusted non-interest expense growth of 2% to 4% in 2019, excluding amortization of intangibles of approximately $14 million[60]

Key Takeaways BCS is cutting costs and streamlining operations, with 2 billion euros in savings expected by 2026. Barclays is reinvesting in high-growth markets, including India, and payments via Brookfield. BCS earnings are forecast to grow 21.2% in 2025 and 23.3% in 2026, outpacing HSBC's outlook.Barclays PLC (BCS) and HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBC) are often the first names that come to mind when discussing prominent foreign banks. Both are based in London and have been streamlining their operations to enhan ...

INDIANA, Pa., June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Commonwealth Bank, a subsidiary of First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF), completed its systems conversion and rebranding of the former CenterBank in Cincinnati, Ohio, over the weekend of June 6-8.  Legal closing of the CenterBank acquisition was completed on April 30, 2025 and included $348.4 million in total assets, three branch locations, a loan production office, and a mortgage center. This transaction significantly increases First Com ...

F&M Bank Promotes Eric D. Faust to EVP F&M announces the promotion of Eric D. Faust to Executive Vice President ARCHBOLD, Ohio, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), is proud to announce the promotion of Eric D. Faust to Executive Vice President. Faust has served as the bank’s Chief Risk Officer since 2022, where he has led significant advancements in enterprise risk and regulatory compliance. In his rol ...

Core Viewpoint - F&M Bank announces the resignation of Jo Ellen Hornish from its Board of Directors after serving since 2013, highlighting her contributions to the bank's strategic vision and growth [1][2][3]. Group 1: Board Resignation - Jo Ellen Hornish has resigned from the Board of Directors of F&M Bank following the board meeting on May 20, 2025 [1]. - Hornish served on the Board since 2013, providing valuable insights particularly in the transportation and manufacturing sectors [2]. - Her leadership experience and service on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee were instrumental in guiding the bank through significant growth phases [2]. Group 2: Acknowledgment and Impact - Lars Eller, President and CEO of F&M Bank, expressed gratitude for Hornish's dedication and leadership, stating her contributions have shaped the bank's current success [3]. - Hornish's extensive corporate and community leadership experience, along with her commitment to philanthropic efforts, reflects her strong community values [3][4]. Group 3: Company Background - F&M Bank is an independent community bank established in 1897, providing commercial and retail banking services across various counties in Ohio and parts of Northeast Indiana and Michigan [5].

Group 1 - QNB Corp. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, payable on June 27, 2025 [1] - The record date for shareholders to receive the dividend is June 13, 2025 [1] Group 2 - QNB Corp. operates through its subsidiary, QNB Bank, which has twelve banking offices [2] - QNB Corp.'s stock is traded in the over-the-counter market under the symbol "QNBC" [2]

Core Viewpoint - KBC Bank NV has agreed to acquire a 98.45% stake in 365.bank for EUR 761 million, enhancing its presence in Slovakia and Central and Eastern Europe [1][2]. Transaction Details - The acquisition price represents a 1.4x multiple of the December 2024 book value and a 9.4x P/E based on average net profit from 2022 to 2024 [2]. - The transaction is subject to regulatory and anti-trust approvals and is expected to close by the end of 2025 [3]. Market Position and Impact - 365.bank holds a 3.7% market share by assets in Slovakia as of December 2024, with a strong focus on retail banking [1]. - The combination of ČSOB and 365.bank is projected to create a banking group with approximately 20% market share in net retail loans and mortgages [4]. Strategic Benefits - The acquisition will allow KBC to leverage 365.bank's unique distribution model and expand its customer reach across Slovakia [4]. - Other entities within the ČSOB Financial Group will benefit from cross-selling opportunities to 365.bank's retail customer base [5]. Company Profiles - 365.bank is a fully digital retail bank with total assets of €4.7 billion and shareholders' equity of €551 million as of December 2024 [10]. - KBC Group, through its subsidiary ČSOB, is a leading banking entity in Slovakia, focusing on both organic and inorganic growth strategies [11].

Stocks soared on Monday, sending the Nasdaq into a new bull market as Wall Street rushed to buy stocks after news broke late Sunday night that the U.S. and China agreed to de-escalate the tariff war. The buying continued Tuesday, helping the S&P 500 turn positive on the year.The massive rebound over the last month highlights why investors must stay constantly exposed to the stock market no matter what. The bulls are celebrating cooling trade war tensions and lower inflation, increasing the chances that the ...