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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new Clutch survey shows a disconnect: 60% say AI search tools like ChatGPT and Gemini boost revenue, yet most still block the AI crawlers behind them. As AI reshapes how consumers find businesses, small businesses face both opportunity and risk. The Benefits of AI Search Many small businesses benefit from AI-powered search and chatbots, with 44% reporting more leads, 42% more website traffic, and 33% more inquiries. For those struggling with traditional search, AI

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA announces the assignment of preliminary ratings to six classes of VTR 2025-STEM, a CMBS single-borrower securitization. The collateral for the transaction is a $475.0 million fixed rate, interest-only mortgage loan. The fixed loan has a four-year term and requires monthly interest-only payments based on an assumed interest rate of 5.75%. The loan is secured by the borrower’s fee simple interest in the Drexel Health Science Building and The Assembly properties. Th

FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNP Associates, Inc. (“BNP” or the “Company”), a leading air transportation, supply chain and logistics design and engineering firm backed by Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed Capital”), today announced the acquisition of Studdiford Technical Solutions, LLC (“STS” or the “Firm”), a consulting firm specializing in airport systems development and transportation security. The acquisition of STS strengthens BNP’s terminal design capabilities and equips it

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AltInvesting--Pravati Capital, a premier litigation finance firm, announced the addition of three accomplished professionals to its leadership team. The new hires underscore the firm’s continued growth and commitment to advancing its proven litigation funding model to produce outsized and uncorrelated returns to investors. Joining Pravati Capital are Kris Kjolberg as Managing Director & Head of Capital Strategy, Glenn Hill as Managing Director and Garrett Dowling, who

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emergent today announced $23 million in Series A funding to empower more people to build and run businesses simply. The round was led by Lightspeed, with participation from YC, Together, Prosus, and leading AI angels, including Jeff Dean (Google), Devendra Chaplot (Thinking Machines), Siqi Chen (Runway), Srinivasan Venkatachary (Google Deepmind), Prasanna (Rippling), Edo Liberty (Pinecone), and Balaji Srinivasan, and brings Emergent’s total funding to $30 million

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hurricane Capital Appoints Kevin Keyes as Strategic Advisor and Special Advisor to CEO

WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Specialty Printing will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 25, to celebrate the expansion of its Windsor facility.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christopher Paulison to join U.S. Bank as Kandace Heck retires

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages KBR, Inc. (KBR) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (JSPR) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action

BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polen Capital, a global investment management firm specializing in growth equity and credit, announced the addition of a distinguished U.S. Small Company Growth investment team led by industry veteran Andrew (“Drew”) Cupps. The new team enhances Polen Capital’s small cap capabilities and reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering superior investment solutions. “For 25 years, Drew and his team have delivered exceptional long-term results,” said Stan Moss, CEO

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braze (NASDAQ: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, today announced that it has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Marketing Hubs for its AI-powered customer engagement platform. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. “This marks the third consecutive year that Braze has been na

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFS® today launched the MFS® Active Mid Cap ETF (NYSE: MMID), building on the firm’s successful launch of its initial active exchange traded funds in 2024. MFS Active Mid Cap ETF, which will invest across growth and value companies, seeking capital appreciation, is the firm’s sixth active ETF. The launch further expands client choice and provides access to MFS’ proven capabilities in active investing through a US mid cap core equity strategy. “MMID expands choice for ou

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptarro, the leader behind the intelligent RevCycle Engine, and maxRTE, a leading provider of insurance discovery and eligibility solutions, announced a strategic integration partnership to streamline the healthcare revenue cycle, combining pre-claim eligibility discovery with post-claim denials prevention. This partnership combines maxRTE’s proprietary insurance discovery, real-time eligibility, and prior authorization capabilities with Aptarro’s advanced ch

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHOOP, the human performance company, will redefine how fans experience one of the most celebrated events in sports when the 2025 Ryder Cup takes place at the iconic Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, from September 26–28. As the Official Health and Fitness Wearable of the Ryder Cup, WHOOP will bring the science of elite performance directly to fans, offering unprecedented, real-time access to the heart rates and physiological data of the world’s best g

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Cytokinetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYTK) between December 27, 2023 and May 6, 2025. Cytokinetics describes itself as a “biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscl

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against C3.ai, Inc. (“C3” or “the Company”) (NYSE: AI) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders who purchased shares of AI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not

HANOVER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ledyard Financial Group (Ticker Symbol: LFGP), the holding company for Ledyard Bank, is pleased to announce that Patrick M. Tufts has been appointed to the Board of Directors effective September 25, 2025. As the former President and CEO of Granite United Way, Mr. Tufts led one of New Hampshire’s most influential nonprofit organizations for over 20 years. Under his stewardship, the organization unified seven regional United Ways, mobilized over 22,000 donors and v