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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the Board of Trustees of First Trust Specialty Finance and Financial Opportunities Fund (NYSE: FGB), a closed-end fund managed by FTA, approved the reorganization (the “Reorganization”) of FGB into FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF, a newly created exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) that will be traded on the NYSE and will be an actively managed ETF managed by FTA and sub-advised by Confluence In

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, 2024   Record Date:     September 11, 2024   Payable Date:     September 30, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHAN

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FFA) has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled quarterly distribution of $0.35 per share. The distribution will be payable on September 30, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 20, 2024. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 20, 2024. The quarterly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA): Distribution per share: $0.35 Dist

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”) announces its investigation of Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: AGAE) concerning the Company and its directors’ and officers’ possible violations of state laws. If you own Allied Gaming & Entertainment stock, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Tom Kennedy, of GPM, 230 Park Aven

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RGP (Nasdaq: RGP), a global consulting firm, today released an update on the progress the company made in its commitment to corporate responsibility initiatives in fiscal year 2024. “As a human-first company, our brand values guide the day-to-day interactions we have with each other and our clients, and they feed directly into our human capital development strategy,” said Kate Duchene, Chief Executive Officer at RGP. “Over the past year, we conducted a materiali

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GigCapital7 Corp. (NASDAQ: GIGGU) (the “Company”), a Cayman Islands exempted company, announced today that due to an error by the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) following its receipt of communication of the separation of units, the holders of the Company’s public units may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and warrants underlying such public units commencing on September 11, 2024, rather than on September 10, 2024, as previously announ

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT), the leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, today announced the launch of Yext Social, a cutting-edge AI-powered social media management solution that transforms how brands manage local customer engagement at scale globally. Yext Social empowers brands to connect with customers where it matters most—locally—through personalized, data-driven content, all managed on a single platform. Yext Social represents a major expansion

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), the parent company of WSFS Bank, will participate at the 2024 Stephens Bank Forum on September 17-18, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Rodger Levenson, WSFS’ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, David Burg, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Arthur Bacci, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer will host discussions with investors. Presentation Materials: WSFS will present its

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wynn Resorts, Limited (“Wynn Resorts”) (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced today the pricing by Wynn Resorts Finance, LLC (“Wynn Resorts Finance”) and its subsidiary Wynn Resorts Capital Corp. (“Wynn Resorts Capital” and, together with Wynn Resorts Finance, the “Issuers”), each an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, of $800 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”) in a private offering. Wynn Resorts Finance plans to (a) cont

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AILE #classaction--Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of iLearningEngines, Inc. (“iLearningEngines” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AILE). Investors who purchased iLearningEngines securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/AILE. Investigation Details On August 29, 2024, iLearningEngines became the subject of a report by Hinde

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to C++ (Marginal) from B- (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “b” (Marginal) from “bb-” (Fair) of Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company (Wolverine) (Dowagiac, MI). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is negative. The ratings reflect Wolverine’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as weak, as well as its marginal operating performance, limited business profile and marginal enterpri

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Elastic N.V. (“Elastic” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ESTC) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws. If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate. On August 29, 2024, Elastic released its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results and revised its annual revenue guidance to be between $1.436 billion and $1.444 billion, compared

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compare Before Buying has released a review of the best print-on-demand (POD) services for small businesses for 2024, highlighting Gelato as its top choice. The article goes into the POD company’s features, extensive catalog, and more, as well as a closer look at how its services have paved the way to success for entrepreneurs Natalie and Josh Carlstrom and their e-commerce business Map of Our Life. Best Print-on-Demand Services for Small Businesses Gelato - free to sta

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AccountsReceivable--Bectran, Inc., the industry leader in pioneering technology for credit, collections and accounts receivable management is excited to announce its exhibition at all three ReConnect Live 2024 credit conferences hosted by the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) Connect. The conference series will bring together credit professionals from around the Midwest. Events will be hosted in St. Louis on Sept. 11-12, in Chicago on Oct. 23-24 and in Detroit on Nov. 13. A

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compare Before Buying, a leading resource for in-depth product comparisons, has just published its latest article comparing Gelato and Printful. This thorough analysis explores the strengths and weaknesses of the two prominent print-on-demand (POD) services, offering crucial insights for businesses and entrepreneurs seeking the best POD solution for their needs. Gelato distinguishes itself as one of the world’s largest on-demand production networks with operations spann

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix has been named on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Retail list by Fortune, ranking No. 5 of the 20 best large retail workplaces. Associates name the company’s support of its workers, dedication to service, welcoming culture and community outreach as some of the reasons they enjoy working for Publix. “Being named one of the best workplaces in the retail industry for the 11th year in a row is an honor,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “At Pub

NEW YORK & TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Improbable Media - a media company that empowers athletes to be the driving force in their own narrative - announced today the launch of LANK by Jalen Milroe, a season-long digital diary series powered by Beast® starring the University of Alabama quarterback. Coming out of the 2023 season that saw him face adversity in the form of being benched for a game and his legendary head coach leaving the program, Milroe has set large goals for himself both o

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSE: BGH) announced its monthly dividend for September 2024 of $0.1056 per share, payable on October 1, 2024. Based on the Fund’s August 30, 2024 share price of $15.11 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 8.39% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income. In addition, the Fund

DALLAS & NEW YORK & LONDON & TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lone Star Funds today announced the final close of its latest commercial real estate fund, Lone Star Real Estate Fund VII, L.P. (“LSREF VII”). Total capital available to LSREF VII is approximately $2.7 billion. “With the ongoing complex and changing real estate landscape, LSREF VII anticipates deep-value and special situation investment opportunities across Europe, North America and Japan,” said Donald Quintin, Chief Executive Officer of Lone

CLEVELAND & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boyd Watterson Asset Management (“Boyd Watterson”) and Amber Infrastructure Group Holdings Limited (“Amber”) announced they have completed their previously-announced strategic combination. The transaction closed on August 30 following the receipt of all necessary investor consents and regulatory approvals, including UK FCA consent. The combination creates a global diversified Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Fixed Income asset management platform with approx