Oct. 1, 2025

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Pathward Financial (NASDAQ: CASH) — Pathward Financial has announced that it is extending its partnership with Oportun Financial through 2029. Under the extended agreement, Pathward will continue originating unsecured and secured personal loans nationwide under existing Oportun programs.

SAB BIO (NASDAQ: SABS) — At the 61st annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, SAB BIO presented multiple updates related to its lead asset, SAB-142. The company highlighted results from the INNODIA-sponsored MELD-ATG study, which support the potential of multi-specific anti-thymocyte therapy in newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes patients. SAB also confirmed initiating a Phase 2b “SAFEGUARD” trial in new-onset Stage 3 autoimmune T1D patients.

First Interstate BancSystem (NASDAQ: FIBK) — In last quarter’s earnings report, First Interstate cited S&P Capital IQ Pro data that it ranks among the top 10 banks by deposit market share in the multistate metropolitan service areas and in the non-MSA counties where it operates.

The Bancorp (NASDAQ: TBBK) — On Sept. 16, The Bancorp and TIAA Wealth Management & Advice Solutions announced the expansion of their partnership. The expanded arrangement integrates The Bancorp into TIAA’s client-facing financial solutions, highlighting its increasing role in wealth management.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) — On Sept.1, Wells Fargo paid a quarterly cash dividend of 45 cents per share to shareholders of record on Aug. 8. This represents a 12.5 percent increase from the prior quarter’s dividend and marks four consecutive years of dividend increases for the bank.

NorthWestern Energy (NASDAQ: NWE) — NorthWestern Energy helped raise money for Family Service of Billings, Montana, at the Fall Home Improvement Show from Sept. 5-7 by donating $1 for every basket made at its Make A Basket, Make a Difference pop-a-shot basketball game.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNH) —  At the 2025 Agritechnica Innovation Awards, CNH’s New Holland brand won two silver medals for its Corn Header Automation and ForageCam technologies. These awards recognize leading-edge advances in agricultural machinery.

Citigroup (NYSE: C) — Citi Wealth published its 2025 Global Family Office Report, offering a rare glimpse into how ultra-high-net-worth families and advisers are thinking about investing and asset allocation. One highlight is the general sense of optimism among investors despite tariff and trade policy uncertainty.

Smithfield Foods (NASDAQ: SFD) — Smithfield Foods, the parent company for the Ekrich brand, has announced that Ekrich will return as a sponsor of the College Football Playoff Association’s Extra Yard for Teachers Initiative. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Ekrich has sponsored the event.

McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) — On Oct. 10, McDonald’s will bring back its Chicken Big Mac in U.S. restaurants. This limited-time item, which debuted in 2024, puts a twist on the company’s iconic Big Mac sandwich by substituting the beef patties with breaded chicken.

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) — On Sept. 1, Walmart paid a quarterly cash dividend of 23 cents per share to shareholders of record on Aug. 15. Earlier this year, the company increased its dividend from 20 cents to 23 cents per share, marking 53 consecutive years of dividend increases.

Target (NYSE: TGT) — In celebration of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” dropping today, Target will offer four exclusive versions: one vinyl edition and three CD editions.

Macy’s (NYSE: M) — On Sept. 16, Macy’s kicked off its 100 Days to Christmas holiday countdown. The retailer unveiled its Top 100 Holiday Gifts, a new Santa national tour experience and promoted exclusive holiday deals across multiple price points.

Dillard’s (NYSE: DDS) — Dillard’s shareholders will get a little extra from their Nov. 3 quarterly dividend. The cash dividend of 30 cents per share represents a 20 percent increase from the previous 25-cent-per-share dividend. This is the 14th consecutive year of rising dividends for the retailer.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) — Amazon announced that Prime Big Deal Days will return Oct. 7-8. This annual event kicks off the holiday shopping season and gives Prime members access to millions of deals at deep discounts.

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) — On Sept. 25, Costco delivered its earnings report for the fourth quarter of its 2025 fiscal year. Revenue of $86.16 billion beat analysts’ estimates of $86.12 billion, and earnings per share of $5.87 also beat estimates of $5.80 per share. Total comparable sales were up 5.7 percent on a year-over-year basis.

Ford Motor (NYSE: F) — In an effort to boost F-150 pickup truck sales, Ford announced special financing to customers with less-than-perfect credit ratings. Under this initiative, consumers with credit scores below 620 will qualify for interest rates usually reserved for higher-credit borrowers.

General Motors (NYSE: GM) — On Sept. 18, General Motors paid a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share to shareholders of record on Sept. 5.

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