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EU eyes migration clampdown with push on deportations, visas
The European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line on the hot-button issue.
Northern Mozambique: massive gas potential in an insurgency zone
Construction on a stalled $20-billion gas project by TotalEnergies in Mozambique officially resumed Thursday, nearly five years after it was suspended due to a deadly jihadist attack.
Gold demand hits record high on Trump policy doubts: industry
Gold demand surged to a record high in 2025 as investors and central banks flocked to the safe-haven asset as protection against US President Donald Trump's unpredictable policies and their potential economic impact, industry data showed Thursday.
UK drugs giant AstraZeneca announces $15 bn investment in China
British pharmaceutical group AstraZeneca said Thursday that it would invest $15 billion in China through 2030 to expand its medicines manufacturing and research, during a trip by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing.
Ghana moves to rewrite mining laws for bigger share of gold revenues
Ghana is preparing to overhaul its mining laws to increase its share of the revenues generated by the surge in the precious metal's price, sparking concern among foreign mining companies in Africa's top gold producer.
Russia's sanctioned oil firm Lukoil to sell foreign assets to Carlyle
Russia's oil giant Lukoil, sanctioned by Washington over the Ukraine war, said Thursday that it would sell its foreign assets to the US investment firm The Carlyle Group.
Gold soars towards $5,600 as Trump rattles sabre over Iran
Gold prices soared to a fresh record near $5,600 Thursday, while oil rallied after Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions with his threatened military strike on Iran.
Vietnam, EU vow stronger ties as bloc's chief visits Hanoi
Vietnam and the European Union pledged to deepen economic and security cooperation on Thursday, upgrading their diplomatic relationship to hedge against an increasingly unpredictable United States.
Deutsche Bank logs record profits, as new probe casts shadow
Deutsche Bank on Thursday reported record pre-tax profits of 9.7 billion euros ($11.6 billion) in 2025, with all divisions performing well, even as Germany's biggest lender faces a new money-laundering probe.
Vietnam and EU upgrade ties as EU chief visits Hanoi
Vietnam and the EU upgraded diplomatic ties on Thursday, committing to deeper cooperation on trade, technology and security during a visit to Hanoi by European Council President Antonio Costa.
Hongkongers snap up silver as gold becomes 'too expensive'
Hong Kong residents hoping to cash in on a precious metals rally are buying up bars of silver as an alternative to gold that they say has become "too expensive" after reaching record highs.
Gold soars past $5,500 as Trump sabre rattles over Iran
Gold prices soared to another fresh record above $5,500 Thursday, while oil advanced and stocks fell after Donald Trump ramped up geopolitical tensions with his threatened military strike on Iran.
Samsung logs best-ever profit on AI chip demand
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Thursday, riding massive market demand for the memory chips that power artificial intelligence.
China's ambassador warns Australia on buyback of key port
China will act to defend its companies' interests if Australia forcibly buys back control of the strategic northern port of Darwin, Beijing's ambassador has warned.
As US tensions churn, new generation of protest singers meet the moment
American singer-songwriters are taking up the protest torch like their forebears Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Joan Baez, releasing tracks featuring searing criticism of Donald Trump and homage to Minneapolis residents killed this month by federal immigration agents.
Venezuelans eye economic revival with hoped-for oil resurgence
Ronald Herrera remembered the prosperity that Puerto Cabello enjoyed decades ago as home to the El Palito refinery -- once a symbol of Venezuela's oil boom.
Samsung Electronics posts record profit on AI demand
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits on Thursday, riding strong market demand for its artificial intelligence chips.
Stovex Global Unveils New Logo and Launches Redesigned Official Website
Stovex Global has unveiled a new logo and officially launched its redesigned website, marking a major step in the company's brand refresh and strategic platform update.
Tortoise Capital Announces 2025 Closed-End Fund Tax Characterization of Distributions and Release of Annual Report
OVERLAND PARK, KS / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / Tortoise Capital today announced the tax characterization of 2025 distributions paid to common stockholders of Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (NYSE:TYG).
Bancorp 34, Inc. Reports 4th Quarter Performance
Fourth Quarter 2025 HighlightsNet Income - $1.5 millionBank Net Income - $1.8 millionTBVPS - $12.33Diluted EPS- $0.19
Ocean Harvesters Urges ASMFC to Test 'Gauntlet' Claim Before Advancing New Chesapeake Bay Restrictions
REEDVILLE, VA / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / In a letter to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Atlantic Menhaden Management Board released this week, Ocean Harvesters explained that the ASMFC should examine the premise of a proposed addendum to the Atlantic Menhaden Fishery Management Plan. The addendum is based on the premise that a recent decline in Maryland menhaden pound net catches can be attributed to Ocean Harvesters' purse seine fishery in the lower Chesapeake Bay, creating a "gauntlet" that has prevented fish from reaching pound nets in the mid and upper Bay. Ocean Harvesters maintains that neither the Board nor its Plan Development Team (PDT) have thoroughly examined this premise, and that available data suggests that other factors may be the cause.
Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:RBKB), the holding company of Rhinebeck Bank (the "Bank"), reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 of $2.3 million, compared to net income of $2.7 million for the third quarter of 2025 and a net loss of $2.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share were $0.21 for the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to earnings per share of $0.25 for the third quarter of 2025 and diluted loss per share of $0.25 for the same quarter of 2024. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 totaled $10.0 million, compared to a net loss of $8.6 million for last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.92 and diluted loss per share was $0.80 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The results for the quarter and year-ended December 31, 2024 reflected $4.0 million and $16.0 million of loss on the sale of securities, respectively, from the previously disclosed balance sheet restructurings.
Ecomma Establishes United States Office to Support North American Ecommerce Operations
DUBAI, UAE / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / Ecomma, a Dubai-based firm focused on the acquisition and operation of Shopify ecommerce businesses, has established a new office in the United States. The move is intended to support the company's operational activities and engagement with ecommerce businesses in the North American market.
Avidbank Holdings, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2025
SAN JOSE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVBH) (the "Company" or "Avidbank Holdings"), the holding company for Avidbank, a California state-chartered bank (the "Bank"), announced net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 of $6.9 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $37.7 million, or ($4.12) per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025 and net income of $6.5 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company reported a net loss of $19.6 million, or ($2.25) per diluted share, compared to net income of $21.0 million, or $2.76 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024. Results for the year ended December 31, 2025, included a $62.4 million loss on the sale of available-for-sale securities. Excluding that item, adjusted net income(1) totaled $24.9 million, or $2.80 per adjusted diluted share(1) for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $3.9 million, or 18%, compared to the same period in the prior year.
D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to GigCapital9 Corp. (Nasdaq: GIX) in Connection with its $253,000,000 Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / On January 28, 2026, GigCapital9 Corp. closed its Initial Public Offering of 25,300,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. This includes 3,300,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option in full, which also closed, on January 28, 2026. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "GIXXU" on January 27, 2026, each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-fifth of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of the business combination. Its Class A ordinary shares, units and rights are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbols "GIX", "GIXXU" and "GIXXR," respectively.
River City Bank Reports Net Income of $68.4 Million for 2025, Net Income for the Fourth Quarter of $21.0 Million and an Increase in the Quarterly Cash Dividend
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / River City Bank ("the Bank") reported net income of $68.4 million or $4.69 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2025, which compares to $73.4 million, or $4.99 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Bank also reported net income of $21.0 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, which compares to $21.3 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, for the same period in 2024. The Bank's earnings for the year ended December 31, 2025 resulted in a 13.31% return on average equity and a 1.25% return on average assets. The Bank's book value per share rose to $38.43 as of December 31, 2025 from $33.65 per share as of December 31, 2024.
Commencement Bancorp, Inc. (CBWA) Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Annual 2025 Results
2025 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Highlights:Record high quarterly net income of $2.0 million, or $0.55 earnings per share.Record high annual net income of $6.7 million and return on average assets of 1.00%.Annual earnings per share of $1.78, a 78.0% increase from prior year, adjusted for 2024 Strategic Measures.Tangible book value per share of $15.83, a 20.0% increase from prior year, adjusted for 2024 Strategic Measures.Loans increased $57.0 million for the year ended 2025, or 12.2% annual growth rate.Average deposits increased $52.8 million for the year ended 2025, or 9.6% annual growth rate.Net interest margin of 4.17% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 4.10% for the year ended 2025 (3.44% for the year ended 2024).Total cost of deposits of 1.41% during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 1.49% for the year ended 2025 (1.85% for the year ended 2024).Capital ratios remained well above regulatory requirements.
Atomera to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Host Webinar on Thursday, February 12, 2026
LOS GATOS, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / Atomera Incorporated (NASDAQ:ATOM), a semiconductor materials and technology licensing company, announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
Pro-Dex, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter and Six-Month Results
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / PRO-DEX, INC. (NasdaqCM:PDEX) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter ended December 31, 2025. The Company also filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.
Community Bancorp. Announces Approval for Listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market
DERBY, VT / ACCESS Newswire / January 29, 2026 / Community Bancorp., the parent company of Community National Bank, today announced that it has received approval to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company expects trading in its shares to transition from the OTCQX Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market effective with the opening of trading on Monday, February 2, 2026, subject to continued satisfaction of applicable listing criteria. The Company's common stock will continue to trade on the OTCQX through the end of trading on Friday, January 30, 2026. The common stock will trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under its current ticker symbol "CMTV".
S&P Global (S&P) Assigns 'A/A-1' Ratings with a Positive Outlook to Africa Finance Corporation Reflecting its Robust Credit Profile
The agency pointed in particular to AFC's capacity to structure and execute complex transactions, and to deploy capital across priority sectors where private financing alone is often insufficient
Financial Independence Group Marks 50 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Advisor Support
Celebrating 50 years of empowering independent financial professionals with the scale, innovation, and support to lead what's next.