Americas

Earnings at National Penn Bancshares in Allentown, Pa., rose slightly in the third quarter as the company expanded its loan portfolio and and lowered expenses.

Hancock Holding in Gulfport, Miss., reported a sharp rise in third-quarter profit, reflecting efforts to cut costs.

First Niagara Financial Group in Buffalo, N.Y., reported a massive quarterly loss that had a number of large writedowns.

City National in Los Angeles reported higher third-quarter earnings, due to a sharp rise in trust and brokerage revenue.

City Holding in Charleston, W.Va., reported lower quarterly earnings.

Metro Bank of Harrisburg, Pa., which is facing a challenge from an activist investor, posted higher quarterly earnings.

CVB Financial in Ontario, Calif., reported a slight uptick in third-quarter earnings after loans and expenses increased from its acquisition of American Security Bank.

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

Peapack-Gladstone Financial in Bedminster, N.J., could raise up to $50 million by selling stock.

Bank United in Miami Lakes, Fla., reported lower quarterly profit as declining yields offset a rapidly expanding loan portfolio.