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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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Ethereum's 2026: The Year of Convergence?

After a period of Bitcoin dominance, a confluence of technological maturity, shifting institutional narratives, and regulatory clarity could propel Ethereum back into the spotlight. Analysts point to its foundational role in decentralized finance and a series of upcoming catalysts as reasons for a potential breakout year.

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Alphabet's AI Ambitions: Can Gemini Sustain Its Momentum Into 2026?

As Alphabet's stock demonstrates resilience amid market volatility, its Gemini AI platform emerges as a central driver. With deep integration across Google's ecosystem and new agentic capabilities, the tech giant is positioning itself not just to compete, but to lead the next phase of the AI race. We examine the challenges and opportunities ahead.