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Bank of England: AI Setbacks Could Drive Sharp Tech Stock Drop

(MENAFN) The Bank of England has issued a stark warning about the soaring valuations of technology firms, cautioning that a sharp decline could follow if advances in artificial intelligence (AI) fail to meet expectations. Shares of major US tech...

Endeavor Bancorp Reports Record Net Income of $1.7 Million, for the Third Quarter of 2025; Results Highlighted by Steady Loan and Deposit Growth

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endeavor Bancorp (OTCQX: EDVR) (the “Company” or “Bancorp”), the holding company for Endeavor Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $1.73 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the third...

Business First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Stock Repurchase Program

BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) (Business First), the holding company for b1BANK, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program authorizing...

CALIFORNIA BANCORP REPORTS NET INCOME OF $15.7 MILLION FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2025

San Diego, Calif., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California BanCorp (“us,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BCAL), the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, N.A. (the “Bank”) announces its consolidated financial results for...

Bread Financial Announces Private Offering of Senior Notes

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BFH) (“Bread Financial” or the “Company”) announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $500 million aggregate principal...

Lebanese Fintech Whish Money Secures Canadian Licenses to Anchor Global Expansion

Lebanese fintech Whish Money has secured financial services licenses in Canada, its first major regulatory approval outside the MENA region. CA, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lebanese fintech Whish Money has secured...

Israeli Forces Beat 57-Year-Old Palestinian Man to Dead in West Bank

(MENAFN) A 57-year-old Palestinian man died after being severely beaten by Israeli army personnel in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, medical sources confirmed. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported that it received the man’s...

Google, World Bank Collaborate to Build AI-Driven Public Networks

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Google revealed a strategic partnership with the World Bank Group aimed at creating AI-driven public digital infrastructure tailored for emerging economies. "The collaboration focuses on deploying Open Network Stacks, which...

Google Partners with World Bank Group

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Google revealed a strategic partnership with the World Bank Group aimed at constructing artificial intelligence-supported public digital systems in developing countries. According to a statement from Google, "The collaboration...

RCBC Bank Philippines onboards Adrenalin Max 2.0 to power future-ready, connected talent journeys

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RCBC Bank Philippines today announced it is onboarding to Adrenalin Max 2.0, extending a partnership that spans more than a decade to deliver a unified, future-ready talent experience and...

Turkish Central Bank Reserves Surge to Historic High of USD189.7B

(MENAFN) The Turkish Central Bank's international reserves surged to an all-time high of $189.7 billion as of October 10, marking the third consecutive record-setting week and the fifth in the past two months, according to official data released...

Minetek Champions US - Australia $8.5B Critical Minerals Pact with ESG-Ready Solutions

New Framework unlocks investment; Minetek’s evaporation, attenuation, and ventilation tech accelerate secure, compliant projects while ensuring ESG compliance. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Minetek, a global...

Meet Norah Boyle, Program Manager for Bank On Boston

With deep roots in Boston and a passion for financial empowerment, Norah Boyle is bringing a wealth of experience — and a community-first mindset — to her new role as Program Manager for Bank On Boston. A lifelong resident of Jamaica Plain and...

Israeli Forces Injure Several Palestinians in West Bank

(MENAFN) On Wednesday evening, at least ten Palestinians were wounded across multiple areas in the occupied West Bank during confrontations with the Israeli military, as reported by healthcare professionals and local informants. According to a...

Magnus Credit Expands Digital Financial Services as Singapore Pushes for Greater Transparency

Singapore, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SINGAPORE, SG October 02, 2025 - - Magnus Credit upgrades digital services in Singapore, aiming to deliver faster access and clearer terms as the city-state strengthens its reputation as a trusted hub...

Dr Ozan Ozerk Explores Banks and Crypto Clash Over Stablecoins

Dr Ozan Ozerk Explores Banks and Crypto Clash Over Stablecoins LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the global financial system continues to evolve, a new front has opened in the long-running debate between...

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis opens Disaster Relief Program in response to Indiana state and federal disaster declarations

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis or Bank) announced the opening of the Disaster Relief Program in response to state and federal disaster declarations following...

Coastal Heritage Bank Hires Naziold 'Naz' Islamaj, Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer

Naziold "Naz" Islamaj joins Coastal Heritage Bank as a Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. He brings extensive experience in community banking. WEYMOUTH, MA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coastal Heritage Bank is...

AtlasClear Holdings Reports 49% Increase in Net Income at Wholly Owned Subsidiary Wilson-Davis & Co.

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: ATCH) (“AtlasClear Holdings” or the “Company”), a technology-enabled financial services platform modernizing trading, clearing, settlement, and banking, today...

Telenor continues solid performance in the Nordics, while facing headwinds in Asia

Fornebu, Norway - October 29 2025 - Telenor delivered a solid third-quarter performance. Service revenues grew by 2.7 per cent year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA increased by 5.4 per cent, while free cash flow before M&A was up 50 per cent...