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Harbor Capital Advisors Expands Growing ETF Lineup with the Harbor Transformative Technologies ETF and Extends Partnership with Longtime Partner Jennison Associates
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor"), an asset manager that curates a suite of actively managed ETFs, mutual funds, and collective investment trusts, is excited to announce that the firm is adding the Harbor Transformative Technologies ETF (TEC) to its growing lineup of ETF offerings, extending the firm’s partnership of over 50 years with Jennison Associates. TEC is managed by an expert investing team at Jennison Associates, a firm that draws upon over a half-centu
Better.com Expands Lending Solutions with Biz2Credit to Support Small Business Owners with Home Equity Financing Options
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) (“Better.com”), the leading AI-powered digital homeownership company, today announced a new partnership with Biz2Credit, the leading financing platform for small businesses. This collaboration will provide Biz2Credit’s customers the option to receive $50,000 to $500,000 in additional financing options through Better.com’s Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and Home Equity Loan (HELOAN) products. Founded in 2007,
MiQ Names Marion Hargett U.S. Chief Revenue Officer, as Programmatic Demands Surge
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global programmatic media partner MiQ today announced the appointment of Marion Hargett as U.S. Chief Revenue Officer. Joining from her most recent post as Vice President of Business Development for The Trade Desk, she brings with her 20+ years of transformative experience across programmatic, advanced TV, and digital media that will prove instrumental in her leadership of revenue growth initiatives for MiQ's largest market. In her new role, Hargett will enable data-d
Citizens State Bank Selects Apiture to Deliver Enhanced Digital and Mobile Banking Experience
WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banking--Digital banking solutions provider Apiture announced Ouray, Colo.-based Citizens State Bank (CSB) has selected the Apiture Digital Banking Platform.
Thread Bancorp, Inc. Opens New Headquarters in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thread Bancorp, Inc. (“Thread” or the “Company”), the parent company of Thread Bank (the “Bank”), announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters, located in Nashville, Tennessee. Thread is the anchor tenant in “The Pitch,” a newly opened office building located at 1621 Ensley Blvd. in the city’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. Thread’s new office, which will serve as a Loan and Deposit Production Office (LPO/DPO) for the Bank, represents both the Comp
Brand Finance Canada 100 2025: TD is the most valuable Canadian brand for the third year running, while Crown Royal leads for growth and strength
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #brandfinance--TD has retained its position as the most valuable Canadian brand for the third consecutive year, according to the latest Canada 100 2025 report by Brand Finance. Despite a 10% decline in brand value this year to CAD23.4 billion, attributed to lower long-term revenue forecasts, TD continues to demonstrate resilience in a shifting economic landscape. According to Brand Finance research in Canada, TD achieves best-in-class scores for familiarity, consi
MDT Names Emily Szymczak Chief Financial Officer
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MDT today announced the appointment of Emily Szymczak as Chief Financial Officer, helping support and guide the company’s financial strategy at scale.
Denise Wichmann Joins Alliant Insurance Services in Charlotte
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlliantInsurance--Denise Wichmann has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group.
Amount Launches New Enhancements to Help Banks and Credit Unions Grow Deposits Faster and Make More Informed Credit Decisions
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amount, a leading provider of consumer and small business deposit and loan origination software, today announced a suite of powerful platform enhancements designed to give banks and credit unions greater control over deposit growth, risk management, compliance, and credit decisioning. With expanded tools to streamline account opening and optimize deposit strategies, these updates empower financial institutions to attract and onboard customers faster while maintaining t
William J. Burns Joins Evercore as Senior Advisor
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that William J. Burns will join the firm in June as senior advisor for global affairs, based in Washington, D.C. Bill Burns has one of the most distinguished foreign policy and diplomatic records in American history, serving six presidents of both parties. Most recently, he served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and a member of President Biden’s Cabinet, where he played a critical role in dealing with a range of glob
Republic Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Net Income of $47.3 Million
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Republic” or the “Company”) reported first quarter 2025 net income and Diluted Earnings per Class A Common Share (“Diluted EPS”) of $47.3 million and $2.42 per share, representing increases of 54% and 53%, over the $30.6 million and $1.58 per share reported for the first quarter of 2024. As a result, the Company achieved a return on average assets (“ROA”) and a return on average equity (“ROE”) of 2.61% and 18.74% for the first quarter o
Stearns Bank and Operation HOPE Announce Partnership to Provide Free Financial Counseling at St. Cloud, MN Branch
ST. CLOUD, Minn. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stearns Bank, a well-capitalized, national financial services institution, and Operation HOPE announced today that they have partnered to provide free financial counseling at the bank’s St. Cloud, Minnesota branch. The Operation HOPE program, known as HOPE Inside, offers in-person group and one-on-one financial coaching sessions at no-cost to help individuals build savings, reduce debt and improve credit scores as well as support entrepreneurs in sta
Calabrio Unveiling Record Number of AI-driven Features to Accelerate Contact Center Efficiency and Customer Service Satisfaction
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calabrio, the workforce performance company, today announced powerful AI enhancements to the Calabrio ONE suite, designed to help organizations streamline operations, improve agent engagement, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. These innovations remove friction from daily workflows, giving managers and agents the tools to work more efficiently while ensuring service excellence. AI, now commonplace in contact centers, provides immense value. Calabrio's 20
iOPEX Unveils migrAIte: AI-Powered Solution for Scalable Transaction Vectorization and RPA Migration Acceleration
SAN JOSE, Calif. & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--iOPEX unveils migrAIte: AI-powered solution for scalable transaction vectorization and RPA migration acceleration.
Ortelius Outlines Pathways to Build and Unlock Sustainable Long-Term Value for Brookdale Senior Living Inc. Stockholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ortelius Advisors, L.P. today issued the following open letter to fellow stockholders of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD). The full text of the letter follows: April 24, 2025 Fellow Brookdale Senior Living Stockholders, Over the past seven years, investors in Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (“Brookdale” or the “Company”) have witnessed the massive destruction of stockholder value, spearheaded by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), and a management tea
DoubleVerify Partners with IWF to Drive Greater Ad Ecosystem Safety and Strengthen Initiatives Against Child Sexual Abuse Material Online
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DoubleVerify (“DV”) (NYSE: DV), the leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, today announced it is deepening its commitment to keeping digital advertising free from exploitative and illegal content through a new partnership with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). The IWF operates globally to combat the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) through the detection and identification of criminal imagery online and ensuring its
Alight to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT or “Alight”) today announced it will release first quarter 2025 earnings results before market open on Thursday, May 8, 2025, and management will subsequently discuss the results on a webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. The webcast and a presentation of financial information will be publicly available at Events & Presentations. Details of Webcast: Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. ET Webcast and replay: Events & Presentations About Aligh
Redfin Reports Home Prices Are Falling in 11 of the 50 Most Populous U.S. Metros, the Most in 19 Months
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: RDFN) — The median home-sale price declined year over year in 11 of the 50 most populous U.S. metro areas during the four weeks ending April 20, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The last time home prices dropped in that many metros was over a year and a half ago, in September 2023. Prices declined most in San Antonio (-3.7%), Oakland, CA (-3.5%), and Jacksonville, FL (-2.2%). The other places whe
Security Industry Veteran Partners with High Alpha and ServiceNow to Launch Bearing and Transform Physical Security
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bearing, a new software company reimagining how enterprises manage their physical security operations, announced today its launch out of leading venture firm High Alpha. Developed in partnership with High Alpha and ServiceNow, Bearing delivers digital transformation, workflow automation and artificial intelligence to increase awareness and resolve incidents faster. Bearing is led by CEO Jason Veiock, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of security, intelligence a
LLR Partners Closes Seventh Fund at $2.45 Billion
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #LLR--LLR Partners, a lower middle market private equity firm investing in technology and healthcare, closed LLR Equity Partners VII, L.P. at $2.45 billion.