July 1, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HMPR), the financial holding company for Bank of Hampton Roads and Shore Bank, was added to the Russell 3000 Index on June 26.

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Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc. is a financial holding company that was formed in 2001 and is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia.

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