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NYSEAM:PRK
NYSEAM:PRKBanks

Park National Merger And Board Moves Put Tennessee Growth In Focus

Park National Corporation (NYSEAM:PRK) has completed its merger with First Citizens Bancshares. Former First Citizens CEO Jeffrey D. Agee has joined Park National's Board of Directors. Agee will also lead Park National's newly formed Tennessee Region following the merger. For you as an investor, this merger brings Park National's community banking model into a new geography, adding the Tennessee Region alongside its existing footprint. NYSEAM:PRK is focused on traditional banking services,...
NasdaqGS:FIVE
NasdaqGS:FIVESpecialty Retail

Five Below (FIVE) Is Up 5.7% After Leadership Refresh And Strategy Shift Toward Value Moms And Kids

Earlier this week, Bank of America double-upgraded Five Below, pointing to improving operations under a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on children and Millennial moms, alongside ongoing store expansion. Beyond the analyst move, Five Below’s decision to stretch beyond its traditional US$5 price point while still courting value-conscious families marks a meaningful evolution of its long-standing discount model. With Five Below’s shares rising over the past week, we’ll examine...