Northeast Bank shares rise 4.51% intraday after First Financial Bank's acquisition of BankFinancial.

Northeast Bank rose 4.51% intraday, with First Financial Bank announcing the acquisition of BankFinancial Corporation, which strategically expands First Financial's presence in the Chicago market. This acquisition adds 18 retail locations and augments its existing commercial banking presence with additional capabilities, totaling pro forma deposits of $2.2 billion.