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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.
FCTI and NCR Atleos Expand Access to Self-Service Banking for Millions of Cardholders at 7-Eleven Stores
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) (“Atleos”), a leader in expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, today announced it has entered into a long term business relationship to bring Atleos’ Allpoint Network to more than 4,000 7-Eleven stores across the United States providing expanded, more convenient access to everyday banking transactions for its issuer members and their cardholders. FCTI, a trusted provider and partn
T-REX Single-Stock ETF Suite Expands to Include 2X Leveraged Exposure to GameStop and Snowflake
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REX Shares (“REX”), in collaboration with Tuttle Capital Management (“Tuttle”), is pleased to announce the launch of two new 2x leveraged ETFs within the T-REX suite: the T-REX 2x Long GME Daily Target ETF (CBOE: GMEU) and the T-REX 2x Long SNOW Daily Target ETF (CBOE: SNOU). These ETFs are the first and only to offer 200% leveraged exposure to the daily price movements of GameStop Corp. and Snowflake Inc., respectively, providing investors with amplified directional exp
American Cancer Society and Besitos Join Forces to Fight Cancer Through Mobile Gaming
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cancer Society (ACS) is thrilled to announce an innovative partnership with Besitos, a leading gaming company, to merge entertainment with philanthropy. Through the KaskKick app, gamers are rewarded for playing mobile games, which in turn triggers a matching donation to ACS. This means gamers can make a real difference in the fight against cancer all while having fun. “We are excited to partner with Besitos to engage a new audience in a new way and bri
WisdomTree Announces Say Platform for First Quarter 2025 Earnings is Live
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WisdomTree announced that Say, a stockholder Q&A platform, is ready to be used in advance of its Q1 earnings call on May 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
United Bankshares, Inc. Announces Earnings for the First Quarter of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. & CHARLESTON, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Bankshares, Inc. Announces Earnings for the First Quarter of 2025
Ravi Jani Promoted to Chief Financial Officer at The Real Brokerage
TORONTO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $REAX #therealbrokerage--Ravi Jani named CFO of The Real Brokerage, bringing 15+ years of finance and real estate expertise to drive growth and value.
Acacia Research to Release First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 8, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acacia Research Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTG) (“Acacia” or the “Company”), which acquires and operates businesses across the industrial, energy and technology sectors, announced today that it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before market open on May 8, 2025. The Company also announced that it will host a conference call on May 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT to discuss its first quarter 2025 results. To access the live call, please dial 877-5
Mubadala and Fortress Investment Group Enter into a Strategic Partnership to Invest in a Range of Private Credit Initiatives
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, & NEW YORK & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), a global sovereign investor, and Fortress Investment Group (“Fortress”), a global investment manager, today announced the signing of a $1 billion strategic partnership (the “Partnership”) focused on credit and special situations co-investment opportunities. The Partnership seeks to deploy $1 billion from Mubadala in a range of Fortress’s existing private credit, asset-based lending a
Webster Reports First Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.30
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (“Webster”) (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., today announced net income applicable to common stockholders of $220.4 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $210.1 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. “Webster has again proven its capacity to consistently execute through a variety of operating environments,” said John R. Ciul