Stock Yards Bancorp completes acquisition of Field & Main Bancorp

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EXHIBIT 99.1 Stock Yards Bancorp Reports Record Second Quarter Earnings of $40.1 Million or $1.31 Per Diluted Share Second Quarter Highlighted by the Completed Acquisition of Field & Main Bancorp Along with Margin Expansion and Record Non-Interest Income LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 29,

Regional bank stocks rose in an afternoon rally as the Russell 2000 gained 1.4%, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The article links the move to improving net interest margins, citing Q1 results and a “higher-for-longer” Fed rate stance at 3.75%. Stock Yards Bank (SYBT) and Coastal Financial (CCB) each rose 3.3%.

NIO reported 4,165 battery swap stations and 5,376 charging stations in China, with 86.7% of energy delivered to non-NIO vehicles. The company aims to add 1,000 swap stations this year, with Geely Holding Group investing $2.4B in NIO Power. Onvo, a partner brand, has launched new models and expanded service centers. Retail investors on Stocktwits expressed bullish sentiment, with NIO shares down 31% YTD.

Equinor discovered gas at the Gullfaks field, which could sustain production. The well was drilled as part of a production well project. Equinor, Petoro, and OMV hold the license.

Dan Ives, a partner at Yorkville Ives, named Nvidia, Microsoft, Palantir, Apple, and CrowdStrike as his top tech stock picks for 2027. He highlighted a $4 trillion AI spending wave and set price targets: Nvidia ($300), Microsoft ($615), Palantir ($250), Apple ($400), and CrowdStrike ($335). The stocks have varied performance in 2026, with CrowdStrike up 126.50% and others showing modest gains.

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) has appointed Maggie Gauger as President and Chief Product Officer and Joseph Godsey as Chief Operating Officer. The changes are part of a broader leadership shake-up, with several senior executives departing. Analysts expect stable earnings of about US$1.4b and modestly lower profit margins around 12.4% over the next few years.