Kristin Broughton

Investors Bancorp in Short Hills, N.J., reported higher quarterly income thanks to a combination of acquisitions and organic growth.

Puppy Bowl fans, keep your TVs turned to Animal Planet on Sunday. FirstBank's new ad campaign was made with you in mind — sort of.

MB Financial in Chicago reported a sharp rise in quarterly earnings in its first full quarter following the acquisition of Taylor Capital.

The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del., reported a quarterly loss as it racked up higher expenses to resolving anti-money laundering issues.

State Bank Financial in Atlanta reported a decline quarterly profits as the accounting benefits related to its failed-bank purchases continued to wane.

The ATM and bank technology provider Diebold has named two executives to lead its international finance and data security offices.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., fell short of Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter because of a decline in fee-based income.

Ameris Bancorp in Moultrie, Ga., has has agreed to buy Merchants and Southern Banks of Florida in Gainesville, along with a number of Bank of America branches.

UMB Financial in Kansas City, Mo., reported lower quarterly profits after taking a loss on certain alternative investments.

Anchor Bancorp in Madison, Wis., has agreed to sell one of its branches to Royal Bank in Elroy, Wis.

Hudson City Bancorp in Paramus, N.J., reported lower quarterly profits as its loan book keeps shrinking.

FirstMerit in Akron, Ohio, reported higher quarterly earnings as cost controls compensated for a decline in interest income.

South State in Columbia, S.C., reported higher quarterly profits thanks to lower costs and higher fee-based income.

Predictions for a massive winter storm in the Northeast have prompted banks in the region to close branches and delay earnings calls.

Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., posted higher quarterly profits in its first full quarter since going public.

Sun Bancorp in Mount Laurel, N.J., reported a quarterly loss as it continues to shrink its balance sheet.

Seaway Bank and Trust in Chicago has entered into a consent order with state and federal regulators.

Prosperity Bancshares in Houston posted higher quarterly profit despite investor concern about the company's energy loans.

First Horizon National in Memphis reported lower quarterly profits that were largely due to a dip in fee-based income.

Independent Bank in Rockland, Mass., reported higher quarterly profits, on lower expenses and revenue increases.