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Global Hedge Funds Rotate from AI Infrastructure to AI Monetization in July, Finds Data Insights
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While July reflected a shift in market strength for stocks across the S&P 500 and technology-heavy indices, the overarching theme was investors moving away from AI infrastructure spending toward AI monetization. This signified investor scrutiny as to whether the massive spending on AI is starting to pay off. In leveraged semiconductor bets, a similar unwind took shape with investors trimming borrowed risk rather than exiting AI exposure entirely. For glob
Thinc Strategy Named to the Inc. 5000, Driven by Growing Demand for Transition Advisory Services
WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thinc Strategy, a strategic advisory firm specializing in ownership transitions, mergers and acquisitions support, and financial advisory services, is proud to announce its inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, ranking No. 2457 nationally. The recognition highlights Thinc Strategy's rapid growth and reputation as a trusted partner for business owners navigating ownership transitions, succession planning, sale readiness
Alight Expands Expertise Across Leaves and Consultant Partnerships With Appointment of Three Seasoned Executives
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth and leave solutions, today announced the appointments of three seasoned executives across Consultant and Broker Partnerships, Leaves Clinical Operations and Leaves Delivery Transformation, continuing the company’s investment in deep expertise and capabilities across the organization. Jodi Bryant has been named Senior Vice President, Consultant & Broker Relationships; Dr.
i2c Named Most Innovative Fintech in Latin America by Global Finance Magazine
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--i2c Inc., a global financial technology innovator, has been named Most Innovative Fintech in Latin America by Global Finance Magazine as part of its Innovators 2026 Awards. The awards program honors the most forward-looking financial technology companies shaping the future of financial services across global markets with breakthrough thinking and trailblazing solutions. i2c was recognized by Global Finance Magazine for its AI-driven Fraud Risk Management s
Brightfin Helps Federal Agencies Plan IT Finances Faster and Cut Telecom Costs Through Knox’s FedRAMP Platform
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brightfin brings ServiceNow-native IT spend management to federal agencies via Knox's FedRAMP Authorized platform, cutting IT and telecom costs.
Apartments.com raises U.S. multifamily rent growth forecast
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. multifamily vacancy has been revised downward, while rent growth projections have a stronger outlook, according to a new forecast from Apartments.com, an industry-leading online marketplace of CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP). National multifamily vacancy is estimated to increase to 8.2% by the end of this year before easing to 8.1% at the end of 2027. Stabilized vacancy is expected to remain flat through the end of the year, before rising modestly in earl
Blue Point Recapitalizes Dumpsters.com, a National Leader of Managed Waste and Site Services
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #businessgrowth--Blue Point Capital announces its recapitalization of Dumpsters.com.
Financial Uncertainty Pushes Workers to Delay Retirement, Principal® Research Finds
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. employers are more optimistic about the economy and their own business outlooks, but many workers remain uncertain about their financial futures, according to the latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index℠. Nearly seven in 10 employers (69%) say employees are delaying retirement because of current economic conditions, underscoring the continued pressure workers face as they plan for long-term financial security. Financial uncertainty is reshaping retire
Summize Delivers 75% ARR Growth and Expands Its Contract Intelligence System
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Summize, the contract intelligence system built for in-house legal teams, today launched new solution enhancements on the heels of continued significant growth as the company closed its 2026 fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2026. Summize grew annual recurring revenue (ARR) by 75% from FY25 to 2026, with 70% of its business coming from the U.S. Over the last three years, Summize increased ARR by 245%. Its $50 million financing, announced earlier this year, continues to
AECOM (ACM) Shareholders Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of AECOM (“Aecom” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ACM) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN AECOM (ACM), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at howardsmith@howardsmithlaw
Measured Named to the Inc. 5000 List for the Fourth Time
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Measured, the marketing effectiveness platform built on incrementality intelligence, made the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the fourth time.
Livid Launches Premium as Vimeo Prices Its Own Businesses Out the Door
DOVER, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Livid, the ad-free video hosting platform built for creators and small businesses, today announced Premium, a new tier with 4TB of storage and a Teams feature. Launch pricing is $24 a month billed annually, or $40 month-to-month. Premium arrives as Vimeo's latest pricing pushes the very customers who built their libraries there toward five-figure contracts. Livid Premium sits above the $10 Pro plan and its free tier, giving the lineup three clean rungs. Customers g
ChatGPT Referrals to B2B Websites Nearly Quadrupled in a Year, Demandbase Data Shows
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Demandbase today released new Labs by Demandbase (Labs) data showing that AI assistants have become a fast-growing source of referral traffic.
After Building Roku’s Ad Comms Engine, Sarah Saul Joins Creativ Company to Lead Marketing Communications
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Creativ Company today announced the appointment of Sarah Saul as Vice President of Marketing and Communications, where she will lead the company's global brand strategy, corporate communications, public relations, content marketing, executive thought leadership, and industry engagement practices. After helping build and lead global communications for Roku's multi-billion-dollar advertising and platform business, Saul joins Creativ Company at a pivotal moment as the
QuinStreet to Participate at Upcoming Investor Conferences
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST), a leader in performance marketplaces and technologies for the financial services and home services industries, today announced that management will participate at the following investor conferences: 8th Annual Needham Virtual FinTech & Digital Transformation Conference Date: August 13 Location: Virtual 9th Annual B. Riley Securities Consumer & TMT Conference Date: September 10 Location: InterContinental New York Time
NetLaw Becomes Hargrove MSO as Demand for Attorney-Led Estate Planning Accelerates Across Wealth Management
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NetLaw is now Hargrove MSO as planning volume through Hargrove Firm doubles amid growing demand from wealth managers.
Baker Tilly Names Tom Broderick Chief Growth Officer
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly today announces that Tom Broderick will become chief growth officer effective Oct. 1. He will report to Fred Massanova, North American managing principal and chief operating officer, and serve on the firm’s Senior Leadership Team. Broderick succeeds Rebecca Pomering, who will retire from Baker Tilly at the end of 2026 after nearly three decades with the firm. Pomering will work with Broderick, Massanova and the lead
Keen Decision Systems Named No. 3631 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keen Decision Systems today announced it has been ranked No. 3631 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft,
Aperture Investors Expands Litigation Finance Platform
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aperture Investors (“Aperture”), an alternative asset manager and part of Generali Investments, today announced the expansion of its Litigation Finance Private Credit platform, bringing the platform to more than $600 million in assets and approximately $1 billion in total investment capacity. The new strategy will provide additional opportunities and capacity to Aperture’s existing Litigation Finance platform, which seeks to provide structured loans primarily to law f
MEMX Announces Plans to List NMS Securities Based Exchange Prediction Contracts
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MEMX, a technology-driven exchange operator founded by members to benefit all investors, today announced that it has filed a proposed rule change with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that would permit MEMX Options to list Equities Based Exchange Prediction Contracts, (“EPCs”). MEMX’s EPCs are event contracts on publicly traded companies designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to objective, quantifiable measures of a company’s financial
