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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, January 31, 2025 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] will release its first quarter operating results. A written commentary on the results will also be available via investors.franklinresources.com at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. In addition, Jenny Johnson, President and CEO; Matthew Nicholls, Executive Vice President, CFO and COO; and Adam Spector, Executive Vice President - Global

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Yerbaé Brands Corp. (OTC: YERBF) and Safety Shot, Inc. (NasdaqCM: SHOT). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, at the closing of the transaction, Yerbaé shareholders are expected to own approximately 24.2% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to i

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund (NYSE: JFR) today announced that its Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has approved the terms of the issuance of transferable rights (“Rights”) to the holders of the Fund’s common shares (par value $.01 per share) (“Common Shares”) as of January 21, 2025 (the “Record Date”). Holders of Rights will be entitled to subscribe for additional Common Shares (the “Offer”) at a discount to the market price of the Common Shares. After considering

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index grew earnings by 9% during the first two months of the fourth quarter of 2024. Revenue grew 6% during the same period. Lawrence E. Golub, CEO of Golub Capital, said, “Revenue and earnings growth remained strong for companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index for the ninth consecutive quarter. The Consumer sector of the Index stands out for posting higher revenue and earnings growth rates in Q4 than in a

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Accolade, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ACCD) to Transcarent. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Accolade will receive $7.03 in cash for each share of Accolade that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the considera

OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on February 25, 2025 to stockholders of record as of January 31, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 199

OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on February 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of January 31, 2025. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forwar

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Alliance Bancorporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The USAA Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Juan C. Andrade as its next president and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2. Andrade has served on USAA’s Board of Directors for the last four years and brings nearly 40 years of leadership experience as a public servant and in the financial services industry. This uniquely positions him to uphold and advance USAA’s 102-year legacy of service, ensuring the association remains strong for future

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $REGN #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: REGN) and reminds investors of the March 10, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Geo

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF) (the “Fund”) announced today its regular January monthly distribution. Details are as follows: Declaration – 01/08/2025                           Ex-Date – 01/21/2025  Record – 01/21/2025  Payable – 01/31/2025  Fund Ticker Distribution Per Share Prior Distribution Per Share DWS Municipal Income Trust KTF $0.0610 $0.0610 The Fund intends to distribute all or substantially all of its net investment income each year through its regular mo

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stellar Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: STEL) will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2024 results on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time). The related earnings release will be issued after market close on January 30, 2025, and will also be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.stellar.bank/events-and-presentations. Conference Call and Live Webcast Participants m

FISHERS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Internet Bancorp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: INBK), the parent company of First Internet Bank (www.firstib.com), announced today that it plans to issue its fourth quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held the following day, Thursday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Conference Call and Webcast Information: Date and Time: Thursday, January 23, 20

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #climatechange--Gridware, a continuous power grid monitoring solution provider, today announced its Series A funding of $26.4 million led by Sequoia Capital.

FARMINGTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) (“HRZN” or “Horizon”), an affiliate of Monroe Capital, and a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital-backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, today provided its portfolio update for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024 and an update on the lending platform (“Hor

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) has been recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Companies 2025. This inaugural Forbes list is developed from a comprehensive analysis of more than 60 metrics including customer sentiment, public trust, cybersecurity, employee satisfaction, workforce stability and financial strength. “This award is a testament to our team for maintaining a relentless commitment to an excellent customer experience while achieving high performance metrics

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA) announced today that Jay Kaduson, an experienced financial services executive, will join the company on Jan. 16, 2025, as chief executive officer (CEO) of Workplace Solutions. Kaduson will oversee all aspects of the Health Solutions and Wealth Solutions businesses, including the execution of the company’s workplace strategy. He will report to Heather Lavallee, chief executive officer of Voya Financial, and will join the company’s Exec

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF): Q4 Financial Highlights $ in thousands, except per share amounts Quarter End   Year-to-Date     4Q24     4Q23       2024     2023   Net earnings attributable to common shareholders $ 205,746   $ 65,639     $ 669,273   $ 263,072   Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations $ 0.91   $ 0.29     $ 2.96   $ 1.10   Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity from continuing operations1   12.7 %   4.1 %     1

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., previously announced the following monthly distribution on September 19, 2024: Per Share Amount Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date $0.07 December 31, 2024 December 31, 2024 January 10, 2025 The Fund adopted a Managed Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) in 2015. Under the Plan, the Fund will distribute all avail

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visa (NYSE: V) will report its fiscal first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, January 30, 2025. After market close, Visa will furnish the results with the Securities and Exchange Commission and post them, along with accompanying financial information, on the Visa Investor Relations website. Visa will issue a news wire alert when the earnings materials are publicly available, including a link to those documents. Visa’s executive management team will then