Columbia Financial, Inc. and Northfield Bancorp, Inc. have mailed election materials to Northfield stockholders allowing them to choose their preferred merger consideration: shares of Columbia Financial, cash, or a combination. The deadline to submit election forms is July 10, 2026. This follows their January 2026 merger agreement, which depends on approvals and Columbia's second-step conversion. The merger terms include variable stock or cash amounts based on Columbia's appraised value, with a cap of 30% cash consideration. The merger aims to combine the two banks under Columbia's holding company, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Ethereum futures long positions among top traders increased by over 3 percentage points across both USDT- and coin-margined markets, indicating a broad-based shift in short-term sentiment. This rise suggests heightened attention on ETH compared to ot...
NVIDIA announced that leading Japanese companies in robotics and manufacturing are adopting its Cosmos, Isaac, Metropolis, and Jetson platforms to accelerate AI-powered intelligent machines across industries. The new Cosmos 3 Edge model enables real-...
Oil prices are rising sharply due to renewed US naval blockades on Iranian shipping and increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. Brent crude is holding above $85 and WTI above $80, with forecasts suggesting WTI could ...
The US government announced it will impose a new 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol starting next Wednesday, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices. This tariff excludes major Brazilian exports like oil, beef, coffee, and aircraft parts. The move fol...
Alibaba and Baidu shares rose after Apple received approval from China's Cyberspace Administration to include Apple Intelligence, integrating Alibaba's Qwen AI model and Baidu's AI features into Apple devices in China. This partnership allows users t...
