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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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SEI Investments: A 66% Five-Year Surge Raises Valuation Questions

SEI Investments (SEIC) has delivered impressive returns for shareholders over the past five years, but a closer look at its current valuation suggests the stock may have run ahead of its fundamentals. With shares trading near $88, analysis indicates potential overvaluation, prompting investors to weigh future growth against present price.

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Itron's Meteoric Rise: How the Utility Tech Firm Outpaced the Market with 71% Gains

While index funds offer market-average returns, picking the right stock can yield significantly more. Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) has proven just that, delivering a 71% return to shareholders over the past three years—outperforming broader indices—as it transitioned to profitability. However, recent headwinds have tempered the rally, raising questions about its near-term trajectory.