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Republic Bancorp Q2 net income rises 25% to $31.5 mln
OverviewRepublic Bancorp Q2 net income rises 25% yr/yr to $31.5 mlnDiluted EPS for Q2 increases 24% to $1.61 per shareCore Bank segment drives growth with 13% rise in net interest incomeOutlookCompany expects technology cost benefits from new call center systemResult DriversNET INTEREST INCOME - Cor...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Russian lawmakers say 'security threat' WhatsApp should prepare to leave Russia
Putin wants 'unfriendly' foreign software restrictedMoscow wants messaging app MAX to take market shareWhatsApp's presence is a national security threat, says lawmakerMOSCOW, July 18 (Reuters) - WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, a lawmaker who regulates the IT sector s...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
US trade deal with Japan remains possible, Bessent says
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. trade deal with Japan is still possible, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post on Friday, adding that "a good deal is more important than a rushed deal" and that he looked forward to continuing talks.Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Vsee Health Inc expected to post a loss of 9 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Vsee Health Inc VSEE.OQ VSEE.O is expected to report resultson July 21 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Boca Raton Florida-based company is expected to report revenue of $3.522 million, according to the estimate from one analyst, based on LSEG data.LSEG's mean analyst est...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
SEI And Stratos Wealth Holdings Announce Strategic Investment And Business Partnership
July 18 (Reuters) - SEI Investments Co SEIC.O:SEI AND STRATOS WEALTH HOLDINGS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPSEI AND STRATOS WEALTH HOLDINGS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPSEI INVESTMENTS CO - TO PAY $527 MILLION FOR 57.5% EQUITY IN STRATOSSEI INVESTMENT...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Jamie Dimon overstretches his fintech flex
By Jeffrey Goldfarb NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Jamie Dimon is fighting his fears. Four years ago, JPMorgan’s JPM.N boss warned that mega-banks like the one he runs should be “scared shitless” about technologically savvy financial challengers. Now he has begun pushing back in ways...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Kraft Heinz carvery would hinge on new sandwiches
By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Kraft Heinz KHC.O is trying anew to squeeze value out of its disastrous deal. As part of a strategic review unveiled in May, the Kool-Aid and Philadelphia cream cheese maker may undo the merger whipped up a decade ago by Warren Buffett...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Golf-Harman makes move at Open, mixed bag again for McIlroy
By Martyn HermanPORTRUSH, Northern Ireland, July 18 (Reuters) - Former champion Brian Harman climbed to the top of the second-round leaderboard at the British Open as home favourite Rory McIlroy's rollercoaster ride continued at Royal Portrush on Friday.American Harman lifted the Claret Jug at a...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
G20 got its start in late 1990s after financial crisesTrump officials skipping G20 meetings in South AfricaUS wants to trim back group's work to focus on financial issuesBy Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Huntington Bancshares lifts 2025 interest income forecast as loan growth shines
July 18 (Reuters) - Regional lender Huntington Bancshares HBAN.O on Friday raised its annual interest income forecast, betting on robust loan growth and lower deposit costs. The Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington has delivered strong growth in its core businesses and expanded to North and South Caro...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Verizon Communications Inc expected to post earnings of $1.18 a share - Earnings Preview
Verizon Communications Inc VZ.N, VZ is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on July 21 for the period ending June 30 2025The New York City-based company is expected to report a 2.9% increase in revenue to $33.739 billion from $32.8 billion a year ago, according to ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
How Sam Altman Becomes Trump’s New AI Bro — Replacing Elon Musk in the AI Power Play
TradingKey - Following Crypto Week, the AI Week is set to take center stage. All eyes and ears are now on President Donald Trump’s upcoming AI strategy announcement and Sam Altman’s keynote speech before the Federal Reserve’s July FOMC meeting. Market observers now believe that Altman has replaced
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Fri, Jul 18
Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc expected to post earnings of 42 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc EBMT.OQ EBMT.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on July 21 (estimated) for the period ending June 30 2025The Helena Montana-based company is expected to report a 10.7% increase in revenue to $17.309 million from $15.63 million a yea...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Northeast Community Bancorp Inc expected to post earnings of 79 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Northeast Community Bancorp Inc NECB.OQ NECB.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on July 21 (estimated) for the period ending June 30 2025The White Plains New York-based company is expected to report a 3.7% decrease in revenue to $25.96 million from $26.95 mi...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Israel's Netanyahu called Pope Leo after Gaza church strike, Vatican says
ROME, July 18 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Pope Leo on Friday, the Vatican said, a day after an Israeli strike on Gaza's sole Catholic church killed three people and injured several more.During the call, the pope renewed his appeal for a ceasefire and an end to th...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Finward Bancorp expected to post earnings of 25 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Finward Bancorp FNWD.OQ FNWD.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on July 22 (estimated) for the period ending June 30 2025The Munster Indiana-based company is expected to report a 15.2% increase in revenue to $16.85 million from $14.63 million a year ago, acc...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
FS Bancorp Inc expected to post earnings of 97 cents a share - Earnings Preview
FS Bancorp Inc FSBW.OQ FSBW.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on July 21 (estimated) for the period ending June 30 2025The Mountlake Terrace Washington-based company is expected to report a 0.8% increase in revenue to $36.55 million from $36.27 million a ye...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
