Equity Bancshares, Inc. shares rise 2.65% intraday after Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. announced a new banking location in Los Angeles.

Equity Bancshares, Inc. rose 2.65% in intraday trading. The company's stock price increase may be attributed to the positive news of Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. expanding its presence in Southern California with the grand opening of its first full-service banking location in Los Angeles, scheduled for August 18, 2025. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Esquire's national growth strategy and underscores its commitment to the complex, fragmented, and underserved national litigation market.