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First Financial Bankshares Q3 Profit Hits $74.31M as Margin Widens

Abilene – October 16, 2026 -- First Financial Bankshares (NASDAQ: FFIN) reported third-quarter 2026 earnings of $74.31 million, up from $52.27 million a year earlier and $71.89 million in the second quarter. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.52 from $0.36 in the third quarter of 2025 and $0.50 in the linked quarter.

CEO David Bailey called it "another record quarter of net income," driven largely by continued net interest margin expansion.

Net interest margin climbs to 3.91% as net interest income reaches $138.51 million

Net interest income totaled $138.51 million, compared with $127.00 million a year ago and $136.91 million in the second quarter. The tax-equivalent net interest margin was 3.91%, against 3.80% in the third quarter of 2025 and 3.90% in the linked quarter. Average interest-earning assets were $14.43 billion, up from $13.60 billion a year earlier but slightly below $14.46 billion in the second quarter.

Genpact Declares $0.1875 Q4 Dividend, Payable December 23

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Genpact Declares $0.1875 Q4 Dividend, Payable December 23

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Genpact (NYSE: G) has declared a cash dividend of $0.1875 per common share for the fourth quarter of 2026, the company's board of directors announced.

Genpact sets December 10 record date and December 23 payment date

The dividend is payable on October 16, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 16, 2026.

Board retains discretion over future Genpact dividends

Genpact stated that the declaration of any future dividends will be at the board's discretion. The company described its intention to pay dividends from time to time as a forward-looking statement under the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Model/Z Closes $32M NMTC Deal to Finance Factory-Built Housing

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Model/Z Closes $32M NMTC Deal to Finance Factory-Built Housing

Los Angeles – October 16, 2026 -- Model/Z, a Los Angeles volumetric modular manufacturer, has closed a $32 million New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) transaction to finance production of modular units for affordable and workforce housing developments.

Financing targets the gap on modules still inside the factory

Traditional construction financing was built around structures erected directly on real estate. Many lenders are therefore reluctant or unable to advance funds for modules that are still in a factory. That forces developers or manufacturers to carry millions of dollars in production costs themselves, which delays projects and erodes the efficiencies of modular construction.

The NMTC deal gives Model/Z a working capital line to start manufacturing modules ahead of a project's on-site construction schedule. Factory output can then run in parallel with foundation and utility work, and the company can keep production steadier.

Nicely Network Cites 15,000 AI Citations, $150M Tracked Sales

New York – October 16, 2026 -- Nicely Network reports more than 15,000 AI citations and more than $150 million in tracked sales revenue, figures from its Q4 2026 media kit that accompany a "Best AI SEO Agency for Brand Mentions in ChatGPT" recognition from Better Business Advice.

The agency says it has served more than 300 brands, including Fortune 500 companies, and generated more than 160 million views across ranked discussions. The figures are self-reported.

Reddit and editorial placements form the core service model

Nicely Network combines Reddit marketing with high-authority editorial placements. Reddit campaigns start with high-intent search queries, with post titles that mirror buyer questions and supporting comments that introduce recommendations. The agency monitors engagement and search performance on an ongoing basis.

Metropolitan Park Seeds $33.8M Queens Youth Center with $10M

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Metropolitan Park Seeds $33.8M Queens Youth Center with $10M

Queens – October 16, 2026 -- Metropolitan Park, the $8.1 billion sports and entertainment district led by Hard Rock International and Steve Cohen, has committed $10 million to the new Jackson Heights community center of the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, seeding a $33.8 million public-private funding package.

Developers count the $10 million toward a $1 billion community benefits package

The investment is part of Metropolitan Park's more than $1 billion in community benefits. It served as the seed funding for the facility's total capital stack, which combines private and public money from state, city and federal sources.

U.S. Agency Air Sales Hit $10.2B in September, Up 18%

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U.S. Agency Air Sales Hit $10.2B in September, Up 18%

Arlington – October 15, 2026 -- U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $29.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 18% from $25.1 billion a year earlier, according to Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) data.

September sales rise 18% while passenger trips grow 2%

Agency air ticket sales reached $10.2 billion in September 2026, an 18% increase from September 2025 and 4% above August. Passenger trips totaled 25.7 million, up 2% year over year. Sales growth therefore far outpaced growth in passenger volume.

Third-quarter trips climb 3.5% to 77.4 million

Agencies ticketed 77.4 million passenger trips in the quarter, a 3.5% increase from the same period in 2025. ARC Chief Commercial Officer Steve Solomon said demand held firm despite geopolitical uncertainty and inflationary pressure, and that passenger volume stayed steady as the summer season ended.

MassPay Q3 Payout Volume Jumps 510% as Revenue Climbs 112%

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MassPay Q3 Payout Volume Jumps 510% as Revenue Climbs 112%

Las Vegas – October 15, 2026 -- MassPay reported a 510% year-over-year increase in third-quarter payout volume and a 112% rise in gross revenue, marking its third consecutive record quarter.

Volume growth accelerates every quarter while revenue growth rises

Payout volume grew 317% in Q1, 408% in Q2 and 510% in Q3, all measured against the prior-year period. Gross revenue growth rose from 98% in Q2 to 112% in Q3. The company said that as clients send more money through more corridors and rails, the model strengthens rather than thins.

CEO Ran Grushkowsky said clients are no longer testing the platform and are consolidating their money movement on it.

MassPay Collect launches in the US to bring funds in on the same platform

MassPay Collect went live in the US in Q3, letting businesses receive funds on the platform they already use for payouts. Europe, Canada and the UK are next on the roadmap.

Urban One Sets Nov. 10 Call to Discuss Q3 2026 Results

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Urban One Sets Nov. 10 Call to Discuss Q3 2026 Results

Silver Spring – October 15, 2026 -- Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE) will hold an investor conference call on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss results for its third fiscal quarter of 2026.

Urban One opens call to investors, analysts and other interested parties

U.S. callers can join toll-free, while international callers must dial a direct line. Live audio will also be available on the company's corporate website.

Replay stays available for seven days after the call

A telephone replay opens at 2:00 p.m. EST on November 10, 2026, and runs until 11:59 p.m. EST on November 17, 2026. The company will also post the replay on its website for seven days after the call.

Federal Signal to Report Q3 Earnings Before Market Open Oct. 29

Downers Grove, Ill. – October 15, 2026 -- Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) will release third quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, October 29, 2026, followed by an investor conference call and webcast at 10 a.m. Eastern Time the same day.

CEO Jennifer Sherman and CFO Ian Hudson lead the 10 a.m. ET call

Jennifer L. Sherman, president and chief executive officer, and Ian A. Hudson, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host the session for investors and analysts.

Webcast and dial-in open 10 minutes before the call

The webcast is available through the company's website. Participants dialing in by telephone can connect 10 minutes before the start, using the U.S. toll-free number 1-877-704-4453 and conference ID 13763327.

Canaan Mines 44 BTC in September, Treasury Hits 1,875 BTC

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Canaan Mines 44 BTC in September, Treasury Hits 1,875 BTC

Singapore – October 15, 2026 -- Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN) mined 44 bitcoin in September 2026, lifting its treasury to 1,875 BTC at month-end, while its 8 MW Nordic district heating project became fully operational.

The company's non-JV installed hashrate held steady at 10 EH/s despite rising network difficulty. Its joint venture operations reported installed hashrate of 4.87 EH/s and operating hashrate of 4.18 EH/s at month-end. The JV represents Canaan's 49% stake in the Alborz, Bear and Chief Mountain facilities in West Texas, and its metrics are excluded from bitcoin production and average all-in power cost calculations. Canaan has paused mining in Ethiopia, though that hashrate remains part of installed hashrate.