Regional Management

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Regional Management Caps 2025 with Strong Growth, Eyes Auto Loans and Expansion for 2026

Consumer finance provider Regional Management (NYSE: RM) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, fueled by portfolio expansion and improved credit metrics. The company's leadership outlined an ambitious 2026 roadmap centered on branch network growth, a strategic push into auto-secured lending, and sustained tech investment.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Regional Banking's Q4 Report Card: First Citizens Leads a Mixed Bag Amid Sector Headwinds

As fourth-quarter earnings season concludes, regional banks present a tale of resilience and divergence. While the group broadly met revenue expectations, individual performances—from First Citizens BancShares' robust results to The Bancorp's significant miss—highlight the varied challenges and strategies shaping the industry's path forward.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Regional Banks Weather Q3: Stock Yards Bank Leads as Sector Shows Resilience Amid Challenges

As the earnings season wraps up, regional banks demonstrated surprising strength in the third quarter. While facing headwinds from fintech competition and commercial real estate concerns, institutions like Stock Yards Bank posted record results, signaling cautious optimism for the sector.

Feb 5, 2026

World

U.S. and Iran to Resume Indirect Talks in Oman Amid Regional Tensions

High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled to take place in Oman this Friday, as confirmed by multiple Iranian media sources, marking a critical diplomatic effort to ease escalating regional tensions.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Regional Banks Navigate Choppy Waters: First Financial Outperforms in Mixed Q4 Earnings Season

As the latest earnings season wraps up, regional banks present a tale of divergence. While First Financial Bancorp posts record results, others like The Bancorp stumble, highlighting the sector's uneven recovery amid persistent economic headwinds.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Regional Banks Navigate Choppy Waters: Valley National Bank Outperforms in Mixed Q4 Earnings Season

As the dust settles on the fourth-quarter earnings season, regional banks present a tale of divergence. While Valley National Bank rode a wave of strong deposit and loan growth to surpass expectations, peers faced a more turbulent landscape marked by fintech pressure and commercial real estate concerns.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Miss: Five Analyst Probes That Defined Waste Management's Earnings Call

Despite a Q4 earnings miss that rattled investors, Waste Management's leadership pointed to strategic cost controls and long-term operational upgrades. The real story, however, unfolded during the analyst Q&A, revealing the pressures and priorities shaping the waste giant's path forward.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Fifth Third Bancorp Gains Wall Street Favor After Comerica Merger Creates Regional Banking Powerhouse

Following its landmark acquisition of Comerica, Fifth Third Bancorp has solidified its position as a top regional bank, earning a 'Strong Buy' consensus from analysts who cite expanded geographic reach and robust fee income as key drivers for future growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Wilson Asset Management Bets $4.1 Million on SiteOne's Nationwide Reach in Fragmented $25B Landscaping Market

A recent SEC filing reveals Wilson Asset Management's new stake in SiteOne Landscape Supply, a strategic wager on the company's unrivaled scale and consolidation potential in a highly fragmented industry.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Baron Discovery Fund Bets on Waste Management, Adds Casella Waste Systems to Portfolio

In its Q4 2025 letter, Baron Discovery Fund outlined its strategy and a new position in Casella Waste Systems (CWST), highlighting the waste management firm's resilience and growth in a challenging market for momentum-driven stocks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Central Bancompany Lands $177 Million Bet From Central Trust Co. as Regional Bank Gains Favor

Months after its Nasdaq debut, regional lender Central Bancompany secures a major new institutional investment, highlighting investor confidence in its fundamentals amid a complex rate environment.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Banking on Strength: One Regional Lender Built to Last, Two Facing Headwinds

The banking sector has outperformed the broader market, buoyed by strong fundamentals. Yet, as fintech competition intensifies, not all traditional institutions are equally positioned. We analyze one regional bank with a durable model and raise flags on two others where caution may be warranted.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Trustmark Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates on Loan Growth, Wealth Management Strength

Trustmark Corporation reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by solid performance across its core banking, mortgage, and wealth management divisions. While revenue met forecasts, adjusted EPS outperformed, with management pointing to strategic hires and cost discipline as key contributors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Regional Banks Navigate Choppy Waters: S&T Bancorp Outperforms in Mixed Q4 Earnings Season

As fourth-quarter earnings season concludes, regional banks present a varied picture. While the sector broadly met revenue expectations, individual performances diverged sharply, highlighting the unique challenges and strategies within this crucial financial segment.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Regional Bank Roundup: Who Thrived and Who Stumbled in Q4 Earnings?

As the dust settles on fourth-quarter earnings, a clear divergence emerges among regional lenders. While the sector broadly met expectations, individual performances from OceanFirst Financial to Live Oak Bancshares tell a story of strategic bets, merger moves, and the ongoing battle against fintech disruption and economic uncertainty.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Regional Banks Navigate Headwinds: A Mixed Bag of Q4 Earnings Reveals Diverging Paths

As earnings season concludes, regional banks show resilience amid economic uncertainty. While some, like United Community Banks, post solid gains, others face pressure from fintech competition and commercial real estate concerns, painting a complex picture for the sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Waste Management Sector Navigates Mixed Q3: Casella Leads Gains Amid Regulatory and Economic Crosswinds

A review of third-quarter earnings reveals a resilient yet divided waste management industry. While companies like Casella Waste Systems saw strong stock performance, underlying results highlight the sector's ongoing struggle with regulatory costs and economic sensitivity.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Honda's December Production Rebounds 4% Globally, But Annual Output Slips Amid Regional Shifts

Honda Motor posted a 4.3% year-on-year increase in global vehicle production for December 2025, recovering from a steep November slump. However, the automaker's full-year 2025 output fell nearly 9%, highlighting uneven regional performance with North America rebounding sharply while Asia, particularly China, saw significant declines.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Avidbank Posts Strong Q4 Growth Amid Focus on Credit Management

Avidbank Holdings (AVBH) reported robust loan and deposit growth alongside an expanding net interest margin for Q4 2025, while management detailed plans to address a recent uptick in non-performing assets linked to specific construction and sponsor finance loans.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Hype: Two Regional Banks Poised for Growth, One Faces Headwinds

In a market fixated on tech giants, savvy investors are looking to regional financial institutions for sustainable growth. We analyze two banks with strong momentum and one where caution may be warranted, against a backdrop of shifting interest rates and economic uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026