Day: April 26, 2024

SHANGHAI, China, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qifu Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: QFIN; HKEx: 3660) (“Qifu Technology” or the “Company”), a leading Credit-Tech platform in China, today published its annual ESG report for 2023. The report demonstrates Qifu Technology’s ESG-related guidelines, strategies and targets in 2023, highlighting the Company’s efforts to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, the progress to improve corporate governance, and its ESG performance. In the future, Qifu Technology will stay committed to enabling a better life for people by facilitating safe, convenient and inclusive financial services through technology empowerments to financial institutions. For the full 2023 ESG report, please visit: https://ir.qifu.tech/esg. About Qifu Technology Qifu Technology is a leading Credit-Tech platform...

JONESTOWN, Pa., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JBT Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: JBTC) reported quarterly earnings of $1,307,000 or $0.54 per share for the first quarter of 2024 versus $1,525,000 or $0.63 per share in the prior year. President Troy A. Peters stated: “This year strongly resembles the latter half of the last one. We have improved our liquidity position and have been able to manage our margin well. Although, I would label the operating environment as a challenging one for the industry, JBT is fortunate to have the business model, experience, and dedicate talent to navigate it and prepare for the next growth cycle.” More information can be found at OTC Markets at www.otcmarkets.com/stock/JBTC/overview. Contact: Andrea Shetterly, EAAashetterly@jbt.bankJonestown Bank & Trust Co. 2 West Market StreetJonestown, PA 17038-0717Phone:...

Press release, Helsinki, 26 April 2024 at 3 PM (EEST) Neurosurgery Customer from Germany Orders Nexstim NBS System 5 Nexstim Plc (NXTMH:HEX) (“Nexstim” or “Company”) has received an order for a new NBS System 5 from an existing customer hospital in Germany. The system will be used in neurosurgery. The Nexstim Navigated Brain Stimulation (NBS) System 5 is indicated for non-invasive mapping of the primary motor cortex of the brain to its cortical gyrus and localization of cortical areas that do not contain essential speech function. The information gained from the mapping may be used in pre-procedural planning. Mikko Karvinen, CEO of Nexstim, comments: “Our diagnostics system offers a unique possibility for neurosurgeons to receive crucial information about the location of vital functional areas before a surgery....

BALTIMORE, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the recent tragedy at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Verizon is donating $25,000 to the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund in collaboration with the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF). Verizon’s contribution to the Fund will help support children and families of the deceased and survivors; first responders reporting to the scene and its aftermath; and job placement programs for displaced port workers. Funding will also provide technical assistance to impacted small businesses in Southeast Baltimore City and County. “The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge has impacted so many in the Baltimore community, and our hearts go out to the families and friends of those who lost their lives that day,” said Chris Flood, Atlantic North...

White Paper Details Recent Trends and Provides Current Industry Data and Analysis on the Growing Nutraceutical Industry MIAMI, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smart for Life, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMFL) (“Smart for Life” or the “Company”), a global leader in the Health & Wellness sector marketing and manufacturing nutritional supplements and foods, today announced the release of a white paper on the Nutraceuticals industry, by market analyst Arthur Goldgaber of Goldgaber Research Group. Entitled “Sector Opportunity: Nutraceutical Industry Growth Due to Demand for Preventative Health Products,” the white paper describes how the nutraceutical industry has been growing at a robust rate thanks to an expanding interest in self-care as healthcare costs have risen. From the white paper, “The pandemic has also spurred sales of dietary supplements...

SINGAPORE, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) (“Genius Group” or the “Company”), a leading AI-powered education group, today welcomed leading education entrepreneurs as new shareholders of the Company. Genius Group’s new investors include: Brent Richardson, Past CEO and Chairman of Grand Canyon Education. Mr Richardson led the transformation of Grand Canyon University from a near-bankrupt institution in 2004 to an early pioneer in online education and a global institution with over 100,000 students worldwide. Dr Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri, Founder and Chairman of Abu Dhabi University. Dr Ali has built Abu Dhabi University into one of UAE’s leading academic insititutions. He is also the First Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and a member of the Economic...

ITHACA, Mich., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Commercial National Financial Corporation (Pink Sheets: CEFC) reported net income for the first quarter of 2024 of $1,161,000 or $0.29 per share compared to first quarter 2023 net income of $1,470,000 or $0.37 per share. Return on Equity (ROE) was 9.95% for the first quarter of 2024 compared to 14.40% for the first quarter of 2023. Net interest income for the first quarter of 2024 decreased by $199,000 or 4.2% compared to the respective 2023 period. While interest income increased by $539,000 due to higher yields on loans and other interest-earning assets, interest expense increased at a higher rate of $738,000, which resulted in slightly lower net interest margin and reduced income. The main contributing factors resulting in higher interest expense was an increase in the federal...

STAMFORD, Conn., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Group, L.P. (the “Company” or “Star”) (NYSE: SGU), a leading home energy distributor and services provider, today announced that it will release its fiscal 2024 second quarter results after the close of trading on May 1, 2024. Members of Star’s management team will host a webcast and conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time the following day, May 2, 2024, to review the three months ended March 31, 2024. The webcast will be accessible on the company’s website, at www.stargrouplp.com, and the telephone number for the conference call is 888-346-3470 (412-317-5169 for international callers). About Star Group, L.P.Star Group, L.P. is a full service provider specializing in the sale of home heating products and services to residential and commercial customers to heat their...

ZEELAND, Mich., April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), a leading supplier of digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass and fire protection technologies, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. 1st Quarter 2024 SummaryNet sales of $590.2 million, a new quarterly sales record, and a 7% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023 Gross profit margin of 34.3%, an increase of 260 basis points from the first quarter of 2023 Income from operations of $129.3 million, a 14% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023 Net income of $108.2 million, an 11% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023 Earnings per diluted share of $0.47, a 12% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023For the first quarter of 2024, the Company reported net sales of $590.2...