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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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Fastenal's Steady Growth and Insider Confidence Draw Investor Scrutiny

While flashy, unprofitable startups often dominate headlines, disciplined investors are taking note of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST). The industrial supplies distributor is attracting attention not for a speculative story, but for its consistent profitability, modest CEO pay, and a notable trend of insider share purchases—even as some executives sell.