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Lenovo Advances the AI-Enabled Workforce with Agentic AI: Trusted, Proven, and Ready to Deliver ROI
MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As enterprises race to capture value from AI, Lenovo today unveiled new agentic AI capabilities as the centerpiece of its AI-Enabled Workforce portfolio, a complete suite of devices, services, and lifecycle solutions that turn AI investments into measurable business value. According to IDC, enterprises are already realizing nearly $4 in return for every $1 invested in generative AI, and by 2027 agentic AI is expected to double workforce productivity worldwide
Flychain Launches Flychain Taxes with Uprise to Unlock Thousands in Annual Savings for Healthcare Practices
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EmbeddedAdvisory--Healthcare practices can now save $10K+ annually with Flychain Taxes, powered by Uprise's integrated tax and advisory platform
Peachtree Group Surpasses $2 Billion in Private Credit Transactions for 2025
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peachtree Group has completed more than $2.0 billion in private credit transactions through September 2025 across 77 deals.
Broadwood Partners Highlights Growing Opposition to STAAR Surgical’s Proposed Sale to Alcon
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”) today commented on the increasing public opposition to the proposed acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA) by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC). Broadwood continues to urge its fellow shareholders to vote on the GREEN Proxy Card “AGAINST” the transaction at a virtual Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held on October 23, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Time). Neal
Global Payments Named Official Payment Technology Provider for Select Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Properties
ATLANTA & CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #globalpayments--Today, Global Payments (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) announced a new multi-year global partnership in which Global Payments will be the Official Payment Technology Provider for the top-ranked Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League, and the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association. The partnership
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Closes Equity Investment
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (“F&M” or the “Bank”) (OTCQX: FMBL) today announced the Bank has closed on a $200 million equity investment in the Bank by a large financial services company (the “Investor”). As part of the transaction, the Investor purchased 16,261 shares of non-voting Series A Preferred Stock that will be the economic equivalent of the Bank’s common stock. Piper Sandler & Co. served as financial advisor and Paul Hastings
Redfin Reports Homebuyers Are Scoring the Biggest Autumn Discounts Since 2019
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #housingmarket--Just 25.3% of U.S. homes that sold in September went for more than their final list price, down from 28.5% a year earlier and the lowest September level in six years. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Two other metrics that measure competition in the housing market also dropped to their lowest September levels in six years last month: Average sale-to-list-price ratio: This metric came in at 98.6%, down from 99.1%
Dynex Capital, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results
GLEN ALLEN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynex Capital, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: DX) reported its third quarter 2025 financial results today. Management will host a call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results and business outlook. Details to access the call can be found below under "Earnings Conference Call." Third Quarter Financial Performance and Other Highlights Total economic return of $1.23 per common share, or 10.3% of beginning book value, comprised of an increase in book va
TrueBlue Recognized as a Top RPO Provider on HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen List
TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that its PeopleScout brand has once again been recognized as a leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) on HRO Today’s 2025 RPO Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings. PeopleScout was named in the top three for both Quality of Service and Breadth of Service and ranked No. 4 overall. “We’re honored to once again be recognized on HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen list a
Axos Bank Named MONEY’s Best Banks for 2025
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axos Bank, the nationwide bank subsidiary of Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AX), was named to the Best Banks of 2025-2026 list by MONEY. Axos Bank was named “Best Overall” for the National Banks and Online Banks categories and “Best Banks for Rewards” for seniors by MONEY. MONEY considered the 300 largest U.S. financial institutions, including national banks, online banks, credit unions, regional and state banks. They focused on banks’ flagship accounts for everyday cus
Progress in Global Financial Inclusion Stalls after Two Years of Significant Improvement, According to the 2025 Research Study from Principal®
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Financial inclusion, which improved globally over the last two years, plateaued in 2025, according to the latest Global Financial Inclusion Index (the Index) from Principal Financial Group®. The findings mark an inflection point, with business uncertainty arising from shifting global trade dynamics and geopolitical tensions driving companies to provide measures supporting financial inclusion, such as flexible pay or more generous insurance and pension benefits
Donaldson Capital Management Named One of America’s Top 250 RIA Firms by Forbes for Second Consecutive Year
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ForbesTopRIA--Donaldson Capital Management (DCM), an independent registered investment advisory firm managing over $3.5 billion in assets, has once again earned a spot on Forbes’ list of America’s Top 250 RIA Firms for 2025. The recognition highlights DCM’s longstanding commitment to helping clients achieve financial confidence through thoughtful guidance and disciplined investing. “We’re deeply honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the nation’s top advisory firms,”
Adagio Medical Closes Financing of $19 Million Upfront; Positions Company to Advance Purpose-Built Technology for Treatment of Ventricular Tachycardia
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adagio Medical Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADGM) (“Adagio” or “the Company”), a leading innovator in catheter ablation technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, today announced the closing of its previously announced private placement (https://investors.adagiomedical.com/news-releases/news-release-details/adagio-medical-announces-pricing-50-million-private-placement), led by existing investors and new healthcare-dedicated institutional investors.
Valink Therapeutics Closes $11.8 Million Pre-A Financing Round to Advance Oncology Pipeline
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ADC--Valink Therapeutics Inc. (“Valink”), a private biotechnology company developing next-generation oncology therapeutics with a focus on bispecific antibody-drug conjugates (bsADCs) and complementary modalities for improved patient outcomes, today announced the closing of a $11.8 million funding round and the expansion of its U.S. presence, with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Proceeds from the financing will be used to advance Valink’s pipelin
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Proposed Settlement in the HP Securities Litigation
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement is being issued by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP regarding the HP Securities Litigation: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA OAKLAND DIVISION YORK COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY OF YORK RETIREMENT FUND, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated, Plaintiff, vs. HP INC., et al., Defendants. Case No. 4:20-cv-07835-JSW (LJC) CLASS ACTION SUMMARY NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF CLASS AC
Cyclana Bio Raises £5M to Advance Drug Discovery for Endometriosis
CAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyclana Bio, a biotechnology company pioneering tissue-level approaches to women’s health, today announced the close of a £5M pre-seed funding round, co-led by NfX and Eka VC, and including Cocoa VC, Wilbe, and Angel investors. The investment will enable Cyclana Bio to develop functional disease models and its platform, dedicated to revolutionising women’s health through tissue level therapeutics, starting with the discovery of treatments for endometriosis.
National Arbitration and Mediation Appoints Mark Haddad as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation), a leading provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services and a portfolio company of Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Haddad as Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in the legal services and technology sectors, Mr. Haddad will play an instrumental part in advancing NAM’s mission of delivering efficient, high-quality di
Ares Management Appoints Bill Benjamin to Vice Chairman Role
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that it has appointed Bill Benjamin, current Co-Head of Ares Real Estate, to the newly created position of Vice Chairman of Ares, effective January 1, 2026. The Ares Real Estate team will continue to be led by Julie Solomon as the global Head of Real Estate. In his role as Vice Chairman, Mr. Benjamin will report to Kipp deVeer and Blair Jacobson, Co-Pres
ACI Worldwide, Inc. To Release Financial Results for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, announced today that it will report its financial results for the third quarter 2025 on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss these results. Interested parties may access a real-time teleconference webcast at http://investor.aciworldwide.com/. To join the live audio call, please dial +1 (800) 715-9871, provide your nam
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $92 Million Refinance for Hiltons at McCormick Place
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it arranged $92 million to refinance the Hiltons at McCormick Place, a 23-story, 466-key tri-branded hotel connected to the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Walker & Dunlop New York Capital Markets, led by Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Dustin Stolly, Jordan Casella, and Cole Grims, arranged the loan on behalf of McHugh Enterprises, Inc. and First Investors, L
