Jacob Passy

National Penn Bancshares in Allentown, Pa., said its second-quarter profit improved as increased real estate lending offset higher expenses.

TCF Financial in Wayzata, Minn., reported lower second-quarter profit as it paid more in salaries and employee benefits and a larger loss provision ate into net interest income.

The $1.7 billion-asset First State expects its deal for $264 million-asset Central to close before the end of the year.

Eagle Bancorp in Bethesda, Md., exceeded analysts' expectations for the second quarter.

TrustCo Bank Corp NY in Glenville, N.Y., has agreed to improve corporate governance, capital planning, internal auditing and other areas after federal regulators found the issues during an examination.

Fulton Financial in Lancaster, Pa., reported lower second-quarter profit, as low interest rates pressured lower yields on earning assets.

HomeTrust Bancshares in Asheville, N.C., will close six branches in North Carolina and Tennessee.

American Riviera Bank in Santa Barbara, Calif., has agreed to buy Bank of Santa Barbara.

NCR has launched a new tablet-based point-of-sale device aimed at minimizing security risks for the merchants that use it.

First Horizon National in Memphis, Tenn., returned to profitability after reporting a staggering first-quarter loss tied to a mortgage settlement.