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SunPower Installs First REC Monolith Panels in Silicon Valley, Signaling Strong Demand for Premium Solar Tech

SunPower has completed its inaugural installation of high-efficiency Monolith solar panels from REC Silicon in California's Santa Cruz, with local installer Cobalt Power Systems reporting immediate sell-out of initial inventory. The move comes amid surging demand from tech-savvy homeowners and follows SunPower's recent quarterly revenue growth.

Jan 30, 2026

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Valley National Bancorp Beats Q4 Estimates on Strong Deposit Growth, Outlines Path for Margin Expansion

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that topped Wall Street forecasts, driven by robust core deposit growth and disciplined balance sheet management. The regional bank's leadership pointed to strategic tech investments and commercial loan demand as key pillars for its 2025 outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

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Super Bowl LX Sparks Frenzy: Silicon Valley Mansions Command Up to $500K for Week-Long Stays

With luxury hotels fully booked, affluent Super Bowl attendees are turning to off-market mega-mansions in the Bay Area, driving last-minute rental prices to unprecedented heights of up to half a million dollars for a single week.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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Deutsche Bank Bets Big on CoreWeave, Upgrades to 'Buy' with $140 Target Ahead of Key Report

Deutsche Bank has upgraded AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave to 'Buy,' significantly raising its price target to $140, citing a strong medium-term outlook and capacity expansion plans backed by a deepened partnership with Nvidia.

Jan 30, 2026

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Silicon Valley's AI Giants Pour $51 Million Into Midterm War Chest, Seeking Regulatory Shield

Venture capital titans Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz lead a massive $50.8 million fundraising effort for a new super PAC, 'Leading the Future,' aiming to shape AI-friendly policies in the 2026 elections.

Jan 30, 2026

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First Bank Corp. Bolsters Arkansas Footprint Through Merger with First State Bank of Russellville

First Bank Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Russellville-based First State Bank, a strategic move set to deepen the holding company's roots in the Arkansas River Valley region while preserving the community bank's local identity.

Jan 30, 2026

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Scotiabank Trims Comcast Price Target Amid Broadband Subscriber Losses, Intensifying Competition

Scotiabank has lowered its price target for Comcast (CMCSA), reflecting ongoing pressure in its core broadband business as the media giant reports higher-than-expected customer losses in Q4 and faces fierce competition from fiber and fixed-wireless rivals.

Feb 2, 2026

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Eastern Bankshares Posts Strong 2025 Results, Fuels Investor Optimism with Dividend and Buyback

Eastern Bankshares (EBC) concludes a transformative year, reporting full-year 2025 results, affirming its dividend, and completing a share repurchase. The moves have propelled its stock, raising questions about its valuation amidst a shifting banking landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

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Quantum Leap South: D-Wave Relocates HQ from Silicon Valley to Florida, Fueling Tech Exodus Debate

D-Wave Quantum Inc. announces the relocation of its headquarters and core R&D from Palo Alto, California, to Boca Raton, Florida, citing the state's business climate and partnership opportunities, in a move emblematic of a wider coastal tech migration.

Feb 2, 2026

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Voya Financial Q4 Earnings Preview: Can the Custody Bank Extend Its Beat Streak Amid Market Volatility?

Voya Financial is set to report fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday. Investors will watch to see if the financial services firm can maintain its impressive track record of surpassing revenue estimates, even as broader market headwinds pressure the custody banking sector.

Feb 2, 2026

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Deutsche Bank Hits 2025 Targets, Sets Sights on Higher Returns Amid Strategic Shift

Deutsche Bank reported meeting its key 2025 financial objectives, including a 10.3% return on tangible equity, and outlined a path to boost profitability above 13% by 2028. The update, delivered during a fixed income call, highlighted revenue growth, cost discipline, and a strengthened balance sheet, even as management signaled caution on parts of the commercial real estate market.

Jan 30, 2026

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First Hawaiian Bank Navigates Shifting Tides: Q4 2025 Shows Strength, 2026 Outlook Cautious Amid Rate Uncertainty

First Hawaiian Bank reported a solid fourth quarter, driven by net interest margin expansion and loan growth, while outlining a cautious 2026 outlook. Executives highlighted Hawaii's resilient economy and strong credit quality, alongside a new, flexible $250 million share buyback program.

Jan 30, 2026

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Frost Bank Beats Earnings Estimates on Texas Expansion, Sees Strong Loan Growth Ahead

Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE: CFR) reported fourth-quarter revenue in line with expectations but delivered a significant earnings beat, driven by its aggressive branch network expansion in Texas and robust commercial lending. Management expressed confidence in sustained loan growth and improving margins for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

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Cullen/Frost Bankers Beats Expectations in Q4 2025, Eyes Growth Amid Rate Uncertainty

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. reports strong quarterly earnings, driven by disciplined credit management and strategic expansion, while outlining a cautious yet opportunistic outlook for 2026 in a shifting rate environment.

Jan 30, 2026

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NewtekOne Caps Third Year as a Bank with Strong Deposit Growth, Eyes Credit Improvement

The technology-focused lender reported solid 2025 earnings, highlighted accelerating deposit inflows and a strategic shift away from its legacy SBA portfolio. Management forecasts continued growth for 2026, banking on its digital offerings and a key securitization success.

Jan 30, 2026

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NewtekOne Posts Record 2025, Touts Bank Charter Success and Disruptive Tech Edge

NewtekOne (NASDAQ: NEWT) reported robust Q4 and full-year 2025 results, highlighting the third anniversary of its OCC-chartered bank. The financial holding company saw net income rise 16.4% to $80 million, driven by strong deposit growth, successful securitizations, and a focus on serving independent business owners with long-term, 'patient capital' loans.

Jan 30, 2026

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Nomura's Crypto Conundrum: Losses Prompt Trading Pullback While US Banking Ambitions Advance

Nomura's digital asset arm, Laser Digital, reports quarterly losses leading to reduced crypto exposure, even as it aggressively pursues a US banking charter and global expansion, highlighting a dual-track strategy of short-term risk management and long-term infrastructure build-out.

Feb 2, 2026

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Cullen/Frost Bankers Surpasses Q4 Expectations, Expands Buyback Amid Strong Texas Growth

Cullen/Frost Bankers (NYSE: CFR) reported robust fourth-quarter results, beating analyst estimates on earnings and revenue. The Texas-based regional bank also announced a new $300 million share repurchase program and raised its guidance, fueling a debate on whether its current valuation fully reflects its growth trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

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Colony Bankcorp Posts Strong Q4, Eyes Growth from TC Federal Merger and Fee-Based Lines

Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) reported improved operating performance in Q4 2025, with executives detailing on-track integration of TC Federal and momentum in fee-based businesses. The bank targets a 1.20% return on assets for 2026 and signals appetite for further acquisitions.

Jan 30, 2026