Wells Fargo reports Q3 double-digit net income growth

Wells Fargo & Company reported diluted earnings per common share of US$1.02 for third quarter 2004, compared with US$0.92 in third quarter 2003, up 11%. Net income was US$1.75 billion, up 12% from US$1.56 billion in third quarter 2003.

Bridge Capital Holdings appoints new director

Bridge Capital Holdings, whose sole subsidiary is Bridge Bank, N.A., Silicon Valley's newest business bank, has announced that Silicon Valley banking veteran Robert P. Gionfriddo was appointed to the company's Board of Directors.

Small-business loans in Arizona hit record

An improved outlook on business, historically low interest rates and increased marketing helped push federally backed small-business loans to another record in Arizona.