Stocks
Peoples Bancorp Acquires Citizens National for $76.6M
Peoples Bancorp (PEBO) will acquire Citizens National (CZNL), parent of Citizens Bank of Kentucky, in a $76.6M cash-and-stock deal, valuing it at...
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Economy
UK Unemployment Falls to 4.9% as Student Inactivity Rises, Future Risks Loom
The UK's unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 4.9% in February, driven by fewer students seeking work. While wages outpace inflation, geopolitical tensions...
Finance
Trump Fed Nominee Warsh Faces Senate Grilling Over Inflation, Powell Standoff
Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve nominee, faces a tough Senate hearing Tuesday amid rising inflation, presidential demands for rate cuts, and an...
Markets
Gold Dips Below $4800 as Geopolitical Tensions, Warsh Hearing Weigh
Gold prices fell below $4,800 an ounce, driven by investor uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks and anticipation of Federal Reserve Chair nominee...
Markets
French CAC 40 Edges Up on Geopolitical Hopes, Economic Sentiment Dips
France's CAC 40 posted a marginal gain at noon Tuesday, buoyed by prospects of US-Iran talks, even as broader Euro Area economic...
Stocks
Cattle Futures Fall as Supply Adjustments Emerge
Live cattle and feeder cattle futures posted significant losses on Monday, with live contracts down up to $1.27 and feeder contracts falling...
Finance
Secured Credit Cards: Banks’ Unsung Growth Engine
Once a tool of necessity for credit-challenged consumers, dynamic secured credit cards are emerging as a scalable growth lever for banks and...
Finance
Instant Payments Gain Traction, But Human Hesitation Remains
While instant payment adoption is rising, a new report reveals that human factors, not technology, are the primary barrier to wider consumer...
World Business
US Chip Curbs Fuel China’s Semiconductor Ambitions
US export restrictions on advanced chips have inadvertently spurred China's drive for semiconductor self-reliance, leading to a focus on "good-enough" technology powering...
Finance
Visa Reimagines Bank Infrastructure for AI’s Demands
Visa is actively modernizing bank infrastructure, moving beyond legacy systems to enable real-time data access crucial for AI integration and future innovation.
Finance
Insurance Payments Modernization: A New Frontier for Profitability
Outdated payment systems are eroding insurer margins. Modernization offers a path to significant profit recovery, turning a cost center into a margin...
Economy
Minnesota CEO Details Tariff Refund Application Process
A Minnesota-based baby products manufacturer's CEO recounts the complex journey of seeking a refund for tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.