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India's domestic workers go online as instant services boom
Racing against a stopwatch, a group of women folds bedsheets as they train to join an Indian startup that offers instant home services, transforming a traditionally word-of-mouth sector and promising better pay.
Hormuz, Malacca and other key straits spawn tensions throughout history
Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical rivalries throughout history.
American Riviera Bank Announces Results for the Second Quarter of 2026
SANTA BARBARA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / American Riviera Bancorp ("Company") (OTCQX:ARBV), holding company of American Riviera Bank ("Bank"), announced today unaudited net income of $7.3 million ($1.26 per share) for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an increase of 46.2% compared to $5.0 million ($0.86 per share) earned in the same reporting period in the previous year.
Old Second Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Net Income of $28.2 Million, or $0.54 per Diluted Share
AURORA, IL / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Old Second Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company," "Old Second," "we," "us," and "our") (NASDAQ:OSBC), the parent company of Old Second National Bank (the "Bank"), today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Our net income was $28.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to net income of $25.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026. Adjusted net income1 was $28.7 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $0.55, for the second quarter of 2026, compared to adjusted net income1 of $26.0 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $0.49, for the first quarter of 2026.
Former Marine Engineer Turned Supply Chain Executive Releases "From Engines to Algorithms," Charting a New Framework for Operational Constraints
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Niraj Jha, Senior Director of Logistics at Niagara Bottling LLC, the largest privately held beverage company in the United States, has released From Engines to Algorithms, a book drawing on his uncommon path from licensed marine engineer to supply chain leader to explain why technology does not make operational bottlenecks disappear, they just relocate them.
FRP Holdings, Inc. Announces Release Date for Its 2026 Second Quarter Earnings and Details for the Earnings Conference Call
JACKSONVILLE, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / FRP Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPH), a full-service real estate investment and development company with four distinct business segments including Multifamily, Industrial and Commercial, Development, and Mining and Royalty Lands, anticipates issuing its second quarter earnings results on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 after the market close. The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Analysts, stockholders and other interested parties may access the teleconference live by calling 1-888-506-0062 (passcode 417930) within the United States or by joining the webcast here. International callers may dial 1-973-528-0011 (passcode 417930). Webcast replay will be available until August 5, 2027, by accessing it here. The webcast replay will also be available on the Company's investor relations page (https://www.frpdev.com/investor-relations/) following the call.
Southern Cross Acquisition I Corp. Announces Closing of $115,000,000 Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Southern Cross Acquisition I Corp. (NASDAQ:NCOOU) (the "Company"), a Cayman Islands exempted company, announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 11,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit, which includes the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 units to cover over-allotments. The gross proceeds from the offering were $115,000,000 before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses. The units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") and began trading under the ticker symbol "NCOOU" on July 21, 2026. Each unit consists of one ordinary share, one redeemable warrant, and one right to receive one-fourth of one ordinary share upon consummation of an initial business combination. Each redeemable warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares, warrants and rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under "NCO," "NCOOW," and "NCOOR," respectively.
ThriveCart Brings Built-In Sales Tax Calculation & Collection to All Users
Merchants on every ThriveCart plan can now calculate and collect sales tax at checkout, with no third-party tools required.
Commercial National Reports 13.49% First Half Earnings Increase
LATROBE, PA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Commercial National Financial Corporation (OTCQX:CNAF) (Company), parent Company of Commercial Bank & Trust of PA, has reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company earned $498,000 (or $0.18 per average share outstanding) in the second quarter 2026 compared to $451,000 (or $0.16 per average share outstanding) in the second quarter of 2025. The Company earned $1,001,000 (or $0.36 per average share outstanding) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 and $882,000 (or $0.31 per average share outstanding) for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025.
D. Boral Capital Appoints Michael Devitt as Managing Director and Head of Retail & Consumer Investment Banking
Industry veteran brings 20 years of experience advising leading retail, consumer, and eCommerce companies across M&A and capital markets
More Bang for Their Bark: New APPA Report Reveals How 71 U.S. Million Households Are Prioritizing Their Pets in a Tight Economy
From supermarket aisles to at-home grooming routines, APPA's 2026 Dog Report shows dog owners aren't cutting back on their pets - they're making more intentional choices about how and where they spend
Visterra Landscape Group Announces Strategic Investment in Fort Worth-based Qualitiscape
Partnership expands Visterra's presence in the Dallas Fort-Worth metroplex and strengthens commercial landscape service delivery across North Texas
GuideTime Helps Hospitality Operators Turn Local Experiences into a New Revenue Stream
MISSOULA, MT / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / GuideTime, a hospitality technology platform designed to help lodging operators monetize guest experiences, is expanding its presence across the hospitality sector by enabling hotels, resorts, RV parks, campgrounds, and glamping destinations to offer curated local experiences directly to their guests.
New PRI Study: California's Medi-Cal Crisis Leaves Taxpayers Paying for Fraud, Waste, and Runaway Costs
Reforms are needed to restore Medi-Cal's safety-net mission and protect taxpayers
Insurance Agency Acquisitions Dip in First Half
Deals for insurance firms in US and Canada decline 15%, OPTIS Partners reports, but valuations stay high for best agencies
Inspira Financial Expands Alternatives Reach with New CAIS Integration
Integration gives independent advisors a direct path to specialized alternatives custody and administration for private market investments.
Zoe Financial Recognized Among the World's Top Fintech Companies for 2026, According to CNBC
Recognition Highlights Zoe's Work Connecting Clients With Vetted, Fiduciary Financial Advisors to Grow and Protect Their Wealth
Aimwell Partners Inc. (OTC: AIMN) Opens No-Cost Observer Access and Publishes The Standard Behind Its Verified Intelligence Platform
Credentialed biopharma professionals can now access AimwellBio's Observer tier at no cost, while the company publishes the Adversarial Validation Standard, v1-the methodology behind every verified intelligence output.
NextTrip Secures $4.6 Million Strategic Growth Capital to Accelerate Expansion and Strengthen Capital Structure
Flexible Financing Provides Growth Capital While Allowing Company to Repay Principal and Interest Entirely in Cash Without Requiring Share Issuances
Olenox Industries Issues Letter to Shareholders: From Subsurface Energy to End-User Intelligence
Chairman and CEO Mike McLaren outlines the strategy behind the Company's recent acquisitions: convert Olenox's own low-cost energy into power, compute, and intelligence, and capture the margin at every step.
Patient.com Launches to End "Patient Flustration," Inviting Providers to Help Patients Cut Through Healthcare's Red Tape
Created by consumer and healthcare technology veterans behind SSI Group, SearchAmerica, Experian and Experian Health, Patient.com helps providers reduce patient "flustration" while empowering individuals with greater clarity, confidence and control
"Guaranteed" IRS Settlements Are a Red Flag - Clear Start Tax Explains How to Spot Tax-Relief Scams and Vet a Legitimate Firm
Promises of guaranteed savings and instant settlements are marketing bait - and knowing what a legitimate tax-resolution firm actually does helps taxpayers avoid predatory operators.
Descendants of USS Constitution's First Captain Celebrate America 250 at Boston's Parade of Sail
Triplets honor Captain Samuel Nicholson and their late father, Navy veteran Captain J. Phillip "Jack" London, as Old Ironsides leads Sail Boston 2026
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Cashmere Valley Bank Reports Increased Quarterly Earnings of $6.9 million, Year to Date Earnings of $12.7 million
CASHMERE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Cashmere Valley Bank (OTCQX:CSHX) ("Bank"), announced quarterly earnings of $6.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Diluted earnings per share totaled $1.88, which represented an increase of $0.34 per share, or 22.1% from the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Year to date diluted earnings per share were $3.42 as compared to $3.69 one year ago.
AI boom lifts Mexico tech exports, complicating Trump trade goals
The United States' frenzied rush to build out AI infrastructure has boosted exports of Mexican technology, complicating President Donald Trump's hand heading into trade negotiations.
French parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first
France's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok.
Trump 'not finished' with Iran as Tehran steps up strikes
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States was not finished attacking Iran, as Tehran stepped up its strikes across the Middle East.
French senators back social media ban for under-15s
France's parliament on Tuesday was set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok.
Airbus pushes ahead with future single-aisle jet, hydrogen plane
With its extended, foldable "wing of tomorrow" unveiled Tuesday at the Farnborough airshow, Airbus is moving closer to the 2030 launch of its new single-aisle aircraft, Bruno Fichefeux, head of future programs at Airbus, told AFP.
French lawmakers set to ban social media for under-15s in European first
French lawmakers on Tuesday were set to approve a bill banning social media access for children under 15, putting France at the forefront of such efforts in the European Union.