April 1, 2026

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Pathward Financial (NASDAQ: CASH) — Pathward Financial was named one of the 2026 Best Companies in Equipment Finance in the Community Impact category by Monitor, a national equipment finance trade publication. Monitor chose Pathward for its commitment to employee-driven volunteerism, charitable giving and initiatives that expand financial access and strengthen communities nationwide.

SAB BIO (NASDAQ: SABS) — SAB Biotherapeutics delivered its fourth quarter earnings report March 9, noting that enrollment in its clinical trial for its lead candidate, SAB-142, is ongoing. Topline data is expected in the second half of 2027.

First Interstate BancSystem (NASDAQ: FIBK) — First Interstate BancSystem is narrowing its footprint from 14 states to 10 contiguous states. The company is exiting Arizona, Kansas, North Dakota and Minnesota and reinvesting in higher-density markets such as Colorado and Montana.

The Bancorp (NASDAQ: TBBK) — As part of an effort to expand awareness of its lending solutions, The Bancorp presented at the Southeastern Small Business Lenders Conference, which was held March 18-20 in Savannah, Georgia. The company helped participants understand how its small-business lending program can help them reach their goals.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) — On March 1, Wells Fargo issued a cash dividend of 45 cents per share to shareholders of record on Feb. 6. Since cutting its dividend in 2020, the bank now has increased it for the past four years, reflecting improving capital returns.

NorthWestern Energy (NASDAQ: NWE) — NorthWestern Energy issued a cash dividend of 67 cents on March 31 to shareholders of record on March 13. NorthWestern has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) — On March 23, CNH Industrial announced that it would pay an annual dividend of 10 cents per share on May 29 to shareholders of record on May 21. The payout is down from the 25-cents-per-share dividend the company paid last year.

Citigroup (NYSE: C) — On March 9, Citi issued its first digitally native structured note on Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D-FMI) Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) platform. This is a first-of-its-kind offering within the wealth management industry, demonstrating Citi’s commitment to enhancing efficiency, transparency and innovation across the bank.

Smithfield Foods (NASDAQ: SFD) — Smithfield Foods delivered its fourth quarter earnings report on March 24, beating analyst estimates on both revenue and earnings. Revenue of $4.23 billion topped analyst estimates of $4.19 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of 83 cents came in over 20 percent higher than the 67-cent EPS estimate.

McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) — McDonald’s has partnered with Netflix  to promote “KPop Demon Hunters.” The limited-time promotion kicked off March 31 and includes two all-new meals for adults featuring flavors from McDonald’s restaurants in South Korea, as well as exclusive photo cards that unlock first-access content.

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) — Walmart will pay its quarterly cash dividend of 24.75 cents per share on April 6 to shareholders of record on March 20. Walmart is a “Dividend King” that has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years.

Target (NYSE: TGT) — Target reported mixed fourth quarter earnings on March 3. The $2.44 adjusted earnings per share came in above expectations of $2.16, but the $30.45 billion revenue was slightly lower than the forecasted $30.52 billion.

Macy’s (NYSE: M) — Macy’s delivered its fourth quarter earnings report on March 18. Revenue and earnings that were better than expected: The $7.92 billion revenue beat the forecasted $7.48 billion, and the $1.67 adjusted earnings per share topped forecasts for $1.55.

Dillard’s (NYSE: DDS) — Dillard’s has introduced the Amanda Jones Vaughan x Antonio Melani exclusive style collaboration, which is available in Dillard’s stores nationwide as well as at dillards.com. The launch expands the retailer’s exclusive brand offerings and supports continued merchandising differentiation.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) — Amazon is reportedly moving its signature Prime Day event from July to June, hoping that it will better capture early summer demand. The shift would place the event in Amazon’s second quarter, potentially boosting its midyear performance.

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) — Costco delivered its fourth quarter earnings report on March 5. Revenue of $69.60 billion beat analyst estimates for $68.96 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $4.58 topped expectations for $4.55.

Ford Motor (NYSE: F) — At Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Ford Motor launched Ford Pro AI, the company’s intelligent fleet assistant that turns millions of data points into actionable insights. The platform’s goal is to simplify fleet management by reducing the time spent handling both big and small responsibilities, and it reflects Ford’s push into software-enabled services.

General Motors (NYSE: GM) — General Motors’ Chevrolet brand is reviving the Corvette Grand Sport nameplate in 2027 with the Corvette Grand Sport and the new Grand Sport X. The two racing-inspired models will feature a next-generation 6.7-liter V-8 engine designed to deliver more torque than any previous Corvette engine. The move highlights GM’s continued investment in performance vehicles.

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