MOUNT PLEASANT, MI / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Isabella Bank Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Gerald J. Ritzert, CPA as its Chief Financial Officer, effective January 5, 2026.Jerome Schwind, President and Chief Executive Officer of Isabella Bank Corporation, shared his enthusiasm for Ritzert's arrival. "We are excited to welcome Jerry to our leadership team. His extensive banking experience and proven ability to drive financial performance and strategic growth will be invaluable ...

CAMDEN, Maine, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ: CAC) will report financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. A conference call and webcast will be held at 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, hosted by Simon Griffiths, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Archer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Renée Smyth, Executive Vice President, Chief Experience and Marketing Of ...

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) is included among the 20 Best Performing Dividend Stocks in 2025. JPMorgan Backs Citigroup (C) as Russia Sale Lifts Capital Ratio Kiev.Victor / Shutterstock.com On December 30, JPMorgan kept an Overweight rating on Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) after the bank said it plans to sell its remaining operations in Russia. The company expects to take a pre-tax loss of $1.2 billion in the fourth quarter, tied to the exit. Even so, JPMorgan sees a modest lift to Citi’s capital ratio once the sa ...

Aegon Ltd. (NYSE:AEG) is one of the top cheap stocks under $20 to buy now. JPMorgan cut the price target on Aegon Ltd. (NYSE:AEG) to EUR 8 from EUR 8.50 on December 16 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. Bank of America Securities also maintained a Buy rating on the stock on December 10, keeping the associated price target the same at €7.50. The rating update came the same day as Aegon Ltd.’s (NYSE:AEG) Capital Markets Day (CMD) 2025 in London, on which it announced its ambition to beco ...

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) is one of the top cheap stocks under $20 to buy now. Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) jointly announced with Cadence Bank on December 22 the approval of the proposed merger of Cadence Bank with and into The Huntington National Bank by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, with The Huntington National Bank as the surviving bank. Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)'s CEO Believes It's A Good Market For Deals, Says Jim Cramer Ca ...

Core Viewpoint - The merger between Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. and Synovus Financial Corp. has been completed, creating a larger bank holding company with significant assets and a focus on growth and client relationships [1][2][3]. Company Overview - The newly combined bank holding company has an estimated pro forma combined asset total of $117.2 billion, with deposits of $95.7 billion and loans of $80.4 billion as of September 30, 2025 [2]. - The combined firm operates over 400 locations across nine states in the Southeast and Atlantic coast, with plans to consolidate under the Pinnacle brand by early 2027 [2][3]. Leadership and Integration - The leadership team aims to position the combined entity as the fastest-growing and most profitable regional bank in the nation, emphasizing the importance of long-term relationships [4][6]. - Integration teams are working to ensure a seamless transition, with systems and brand conversions expected in early 2027 [3][6]. Shareholder and Stock Information - Under the merger agreement, each share of legacy Pinnacle common stock was converted into an equal number of shares of the new Pinnacle, while each share of Synovus common stock was converted into 0.5237 shares of new Pinnacle [6]. - The new Pinnacle shares will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on January 2, 2026, with legacy Pinnacle and Synovus being delisted from their respective exchanges [6][7]. Historical Context - The merger was announced on July 24, 2025, with shareholder approval obtained on November 6 and regulatory approvals received shortly thereafter, leading to the completion of the merger on January 1, 2026 [7]. Market Position - Pinnacle Financial Partners is now the largest bank headquartered in Tennessee and the largest bank holding company headquartered in Georgia, holding the number one deposit market share in the Nashville MSA and fourth in the Atlanta MSA [8]. Recognition and Culture - Pinnacle has been recognized as a top employer, ranking ninth in FORTUNE magazine's 2025 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S. and fourth among America's Best Banks to Work For [9].

Bank customers, teammates and community members came together to award donations to community-focused nonprofit organizations. HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss., Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To kick off the holiday season, Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE), through the Cadence Bank Foundation, proudly donated a total of $150,000 to seven nonprofit organizations that participated in the annual Cadence Cares Holiday Program. Bank customers, teammates and community members voted for their nonprofit of choice with the organiz ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio and HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss., Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) ("Huntington") and Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE); ("Cadence") jointly announced that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has approved the proposed merger of Cadence Bank with and into The Huntington National Bank, with The Huntington National Bank as the surviving bank. All required regulatory approvals to complete the Huntington-Cadence transaction have now been received.  Th ...

Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN) is one of the stocks that Jim Cramer shared his take on. A club member asked whether, after doubling their investment in the stock and already taking partial profits, they should buy more, continue holding, or sell the remaining position. Cramer replied: “You hold it. You’re playing with the house’s money. Ana Botín is just extraordinary, okay, extraordinary. That was a triple, and I think there’s more ahead. And she has been the most successful bank CEO to come on Mad Mon ...

Additional information concerning Pinnacle, which is included in the Nasdaq Financial-100 Index, can be accessed at www.pnfp.com. About Synovus Financial Corp. Synovus Financial Corp. is a financial services company based in Columbus, Georgia, with approximately $60 billion in assets. Synovus provides commercial and consumer banking and a full suite of specialized products and services, including wealth services, treasury management, mortgage services, premium finance, asset-based lending, structured lendin ...