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Columbia Financial to Acquire Northfield Bancorp in $597 Million Deal, Sets 2026 Timeline for Full Public Conversion

Columbia Financial (NASDAQ: CLBK) has announced a definitive agreement to merge with Northfield Bancorp in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $597 million. The deal, slated to close in early Q3 2026, coincides with Columbia's planned "second-step" conversion to a fully public company, a move executives say will unlock value and create a leading regional bank in the New Jersey-New York metro area.

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Equinor Sharpens Upstream Strategy, Exits Argentina's Vaca Muerta Shale

Norwegian energy giant Equinor has agreed to sell its onshore assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play to Vista Energy, marking a strategic retreat from the region while maintaining its offshore exploration interests. The move underscores the company's ongoing portfolio realignment towards core offshore and international projects.