Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) acquired Equinox Agency, a Pennsylvania-based consultancy specializing in employee health and benefits solutions, to strengthen its regional footprint in health and benefits consulting. The deal, along with other 2025 acquisitions like PIB Group, First Capital, and Asperabroker, reinforces AJG’s expansion strategy. AJG also completed 11 tuck-in acquisitions in Q1 2025, projected to add $100 million in annualized revenue. Meanwhile, Marsh & McLennan and Aon expanded their presence through acquisitions of Acumen Solutions Group and Lyons Insurance Agency, respectively.

First Capital, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCAP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share, to be paid on June 27, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2025. The company is the holding company for First Harrison Bank, which operates in Indiana and Kentucky.

WSFS Financial's Relative Strength (RS) rating improved from 68 to 72, indicating strong technical performance. The company reported earnings-per-share growth from -3% to 2% and revenue growth from -1% to 2% in the latest quarter. It ranks No. 25 among peers in the Finance-Savings & Loans industry group, with Magyar Bancorp, Pathward Financial, and First Capital among the top 5 highly rated stocks in the sector.

In a challenging U.S. stock market environment, investors are looking for stability and consistent income. This article highlights three dividend-paying stocks: First Capital (NasdaqCM:FCAP), First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE:FCF), and Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB). Each company offers attractive dividend yields and operations focused on banking and transportation services.

First Capital Bank announced the appointment of Bruce Toler as the Director of Retail Banking. Toler, previously a Senior Vice President at First Capital Bank, brings extensive experience in consumer banking and business development. This strategic move underscores the bank's commitment to delivering top-tier retail banking services and enhancing its customer-centric approach.