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Tunisia sentences two prominent journalists to 3-1/2 years in prison
By Tarek AmaraTUNIS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - A Tunisian court on Thursday convicted and sentenced two prominent journalists to 3-1/2 years in prison on tax evasion charges, which a family member said was retaliation for their reporting. The two journalists, Bohran Bssaies and Mourad Zghidi, worked for lo...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Motor racing-Mercedes run new car at Silverstone, announce Microsoft deal
Mercedes debuts 2026 F1 car at Silverstone filming dayRussell and Antonelli both droveTeam also announced Microsoft dealF1 Academy champion Pin takes a development role LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Race drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli gave the 2026 Mercedes Formula One car its track debut...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Former US prosecutor Smith says Trump 'willfully broke' laws in bid to keep power
Smith testified before Republican-led House panelProsecutor told lawmakers Trump willfully broke lawsRepublicans painted probe as politically biasedBy Andrew Goudsward and Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who unsuccessfully prosecuted Presi...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
US urges nations to repatriate their citizens from Iraqi facilities with ISIS members
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Washington welcomed Iraq's initiative to detain Islamic State members in secure facilities in Iraq while also urging nations to repatriate their citizens in these facilities "to ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Pinnacle Bancshares Q4 net income rises 7.7%
OverviewAlabama bank's Q4 net income rose 7.7% yr/yr, with EPS increasing to $1.24 from $1.15Company's Q4 net interest margin improved to 3.27% from 3.17%Company's total deposits increased by 4.2% yr/yrOutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for future financial performanceResul...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
THE DAY AHEAD-North America, January 23
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click here You can read The Day Ahead via TOPNEWS - U.S Companies or Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email,please register at: https://solutions.lseg.com/TDA-subscription-pageFor Morning News Call U.S. -- a prev...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Independent Bank Corp Q4 adj EPS beats estimates, helped by rise in non-interest margin
OverviewMassachusetts-based bank's Q4 adjusted EPS beat analyst expectationsNet income for Q4 rose significantly compared to the previous quarterCompany repurchased 548,000 shares for $37.5 mln during Q4OutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or full year in press re...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Eastern Bankshares beats Q4 profit estimates
OverviewBank's Q4 revenue beat analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany repurchased 3.1 mln shares for $55.4 mlnOutlookEastern Bank is focused on merger integration and achieving cost savingsResult DriversMERGER IMPACT - The merger with HarborOne added $4.5 bln in...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Associated Banc-Corp 2025 net income hits record $463 mln
OverviewWisconsin bank's 2025 net income reached record $463 mlnCompany's net interest income rose 15% to $1.2 bln in 2025Loans and deposits grew 5% and 3% respectively in 2025OutlookAssociated Banc-Corp expects 2026 loan growth of 5% to 6%Company anticipates 2026 deposit growth of 5% to 6%A...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Parke Bancorp's Q4 net income rises as total loans grow
OverviewU.S. bank's Q4 net income rose 49.9% yr/yr, driven by higher net interest incomeQ4 revenue increased 2.3% sequentially, reaching $38.2 mlnTotal loans grew 8.9% yr/yr to $2.04 bln, boosting financial resultsOutlookParke Bancorp aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities amid market chan...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Business First Bancshares Q4 core net income rises
OverviewBanking firm's Q4 net income fell slightly, while core net income increasedCompany saw strong loan and deposit growth in Q4Company repurchased 150,504 shares, enhancing shareholder valueOutlookCompany expects positive profitability trends to continue throughout 2026Result DriversLOAN AND...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Byline Bancorp's Q4 net income rises 7.7% yr/yr
OverviewU.S. commercial bank's Q4 net income rose 7.7% yr/yrNet interest income for Q4 increased by 1.4% from Q3Company declared a 20% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.12 per shareOutlookCompany focuses on consistent execution of strategy in 2026Byline Bancorp aims to drive profitable growth...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Bar Harbor Bankshares Q4 net income rises
OverviewCommunity bank's Q4 net income rises to $11.8 mlnNet interest margin for Q4 rose to 3.62%Commercial loans grew 8% annualized in Q4OutlookCompany did not provide specific financial guidance for the upcoming quarter or year in press releaseResult DriversCOMMERCIAL LOAN GROWTH - Bar Harbor ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Alcoa Q4 revenue rises
OverviewAluminum producer's Q4 revenue rose 15% sequentially, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsOutlookAlcoa expects 2026 alumina production between 9.7 mln and 9.9 mln metric tonsCompany forecasts 2026 aluminum shipments between 2.6 mln and 2.8 mln metric ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
East West Bancorp reports rise in 2025 net income
OverviewU.S. bank's Q4 net income was $356 mln, with diluted EPS of $2.55Full year 2025 net income reached $1.3 bln, with EPS of $9.52Company increased quarterly dividend by 33% to $0.80 per shareOutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or yearsResult DriversBUSINESS ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Microsoft 365 down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Microsoft's MSFT.O suite of productivity software was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.There were more than 13,100 incidents of people reporting issues with Microsoft 365, according to Downdetector, which tracks out...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
SouthState beats Q4 profit estimates, authorizes new share buyback plan
OverviewU.S. financial services firm's Q4 adjusted EPS rose 28%, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted net income for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany authorized new repurchase plan for 5.56 mln shares, declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per shareOutlookSouthState sees full pipelines an...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
Pathward Financial's Q1 profit rises on higher interest income
OverviewU.S. financial holding company's net income for fiscal Q1 rose to $35.2 mln, driven by increased interest incomeCompany repurchased 651,804 shares at an average price of $72.07OutlookCompany did not provide specific financial guidance for fiscal 2026 in press releaseResult DriversINTERES...Reuters
Thu, Jan 22
