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BlackRock Announces Update to BMEZ, BSTZ, and BTX Managed Distribution Plans

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 21:33
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BMEZ--The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ), and BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (BTX) (the “Funds”) approved updates to each Fund’s managed distribution plan that will take effect with the October 2025 distribution. The Funds will change from a floating rate distribution to a level rate distribution at the stated monthly rates provided below. These changes se

Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (SLNO) Under Investigation After Scorpion Capital Report Raises Drug Safety Concerns; Investors Urged to Contact Award-Winning Firm, Gibbs Mura

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 21:33
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SLNO #SLNO--Gibbs Mura is investigating legal claims on behalf of investors of Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNO).

Certain BlackRock Sector Equity Closed-End Funds Announce Updates to Investment Objectives and Principal Investment Strategies

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BCX--The BlackRock Sector Equity Closed End Funds (CEFs) listed below (the “Funds”) announced today that each Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") has approved the following updates to the Funds’ respective investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Effective 11/10/2025, the Funds’ investment objectives will be changed as indicated below. Investment objective changes BlackRock Sector CEFs   Ticker   Current Investment Objective   Proposed Investment Objec

FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Award $432,000 in Grants for Storm-Resistant Roofs

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
METAIRIE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #affordablehousing--Thirty Louisiana homeowners are receiving new roofs designed to provide protection against severe weather thanks to nearly $432,000 in grants awarded by The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) through Bonvenu Bank. The grants are funded by FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund, which allocated $10 million this year for homeowners to receive up to $15,000 for roof replacements and up to $7,500 for new-construction roofs. All grants are distributed through FHLB Dal

East Texas Entrepreneurs to Benefit from $54K Grant from FHLB Dallas, Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
TYLER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a notable boost to East Texas entrepreneurs, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank® have awarded $54,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to Greater Texas Community Capital Finance (GTCCF), doing business as Lending Avenue®. This funding, presented during a check ceremony today, will empower underserved entrepreneurs by supporting expanded access to affordable capital and financial education. “We

AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Ratings to Elevance Health, Inc. New Senior Unsecured Notes

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Elevance Health Inc.’s (Elevance Health) (headquartered in Indianapolis, IN) newly issued senior unsecured notes of $750 million, 4.0% senior unsecured notes, due 2028; $750 million, 4.6% senior unsecured notes, due 2032; $1 billion, 5.0% senior unsecured notes, due 2036; and $500 million, 5.7% senior unsecured notes, due 2055. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating is stable. The procee

SLNO Investors Have Opportunity to Join Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SLNO--SLNO Investors Have Opportunity to Join Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

KBRA Assigns AAA Rating to The County of Cook, Illinois Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025; Affirms Rating for Parity Bonds

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA to The County of Cook, Illinois Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. KBRA additionally affirms the long-term rating of AAA for the County's outstanding Sales Tax Revenue Bonds. The rating Outlook is Stable. Key Credit Considerations The rating actions reflect the following key credit considerations: Credit Positives Pledged revenues, consisting of home rule sales taxes, provide robust debt service coverage. Strong bondholder pro

GrayRobinson Welcomes Former Massachusetts ABCC General Counsel William “Bill” Kelley to National Alcohol Law Team

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GrayRobinson is proud to announce William “Bill” Kelley has joined the firm’s national Alcohol Law Team – ranked Band 1 for Food & Beverages: Alcohol in USA-Nationwide by the Chambers USA Guide 2025 – as a beverage consultant. Based in the Tampa office, Kelley delivers practical legal and compliance counsel to retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers in the alcohol beverage industry. He brings more than four decades of experience spanning government service, trade

SWBC Investment Services Team Accelerates Growth with Major Municipal Bond Successes

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SWBC Investment Services, a Texas-based company, is proud to announce the rapid growth and momentum of its municipal bond underwriting team.

First Internet Bancorp Agrees to Sell Nearly $1 Billion of Single Tenant Lease Financing Loans to Blackstone

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
FISHERS, Ind. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Internet Bancorp (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: INBK), the parent company of First Internet Bank (the “Bank”), and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) jointly announced today that the Bank has entered into an agreement to sell up to $869 million of performing single tenant lease financing loans to vehicles affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (“BREDS”). The Bank will retain customer-facing servicing responsibilities for all loans sold as part of th

Victory Capital Reports August 2025 Total Client Assets

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $VCTR--Victory Capital reported Total AUM of $303.7 billion, Other Assets of $2.7 billion, and Total Client Assets of $306.4 billion, as of August 31, 2025.

UC Davis Study Reveals Why Sharing Data Between Tech Rivals Can Be Winning Strategy

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
DAVIS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--In today’s data-driven economy, firms typically guard their data as a crown jewel of competitive advantage. But new UC Davis research suggests that, under certain conditions, the smartest move may be to share that data—even with rivals. The study “The Strategic Value of Data Sharing in Interdependent Markets,” co-authored by UC Davis Graduate School of Management Distinguished Professor Hemant Bhargava, was published in June in the journal Management Science. The

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces 3rd Quarter 2025 Common Stock Dividend of $0.70 per Share

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces 3rd Quarter 2025 Common Stock Dividend of $0.70 per Share

Turkcell Named Among World’s Best Companies by TIME

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
ISTANBUL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Türkiye’s leading technology company and mobile operator Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) (BIST: TCELL) today announced it has been named to TIME's list of World's Best Companies 2025, a recognition presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the leading statistics and industry ranking provider. Covering 50 countries and evaluating more than 200,000 participants, the list assesses companies based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) p

REPAY Announces Inducement Award Grant for Rob Houser

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY) ("REPAY"), a leading provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions, today announced an inducement award grant to Robert S. Houser in connection with his appointment as REPAY’s Chief Financial Officer. As previously disclosed, REPAY agreed to grant Mr. Houser restricted stock with a total value of $700,000 as a material inducement to entering into employment with the company. The award was approved by the Compensation Comm

First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund Increases its Quarterly Distribution to $0.3875 Per Share

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has increased its regularly scheduled quarterly distribution to $0.3875 per share from $0.35 per share The distribution will be payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2025. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 22, 2025. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per s

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the Monthly distribution for First Trust Income Opportunities ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: September 11, 2025 Record Date: September 11, 2025 Payable Date: September 30, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS  

Zeta Live 2025 Unveils Expanded Lineup: Serena Williams and Tom Brady Anchor a Three-Stage, 70+ Speaker Marquee Event

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zeta Live 2025 Unveils Expanded Lineup: Serena Williams and Tom Brady Anchor a Three-Stage, 70+ Speaker Marquee Event

NYSE Group Consolidated Short Interest Report

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 18:33
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NYSE today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of August 29, 2025. SETTLEMENT DATE EXCHANGE TOTAL CURRENT SHORT INTEREST TOTAL PREVIOUS SHORT INTEREST (Revised) NUMBER of SECURITIES with a SHORT POSITION NUMBER of SECURITIES with a POSITION >= 5,000 SHARES 08/29/2025 NYSE 15,665,533,092 15,477,043,824 2,873 2,575 08/29/2025 NYSE ARCA 2,160,269,746 2,220,746,616 2,389 1,596 08/29/2025 NYSE AMERICAN 774,414,211 809,873,227 302 2

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