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Altasciences and Certara Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Early Drug Development
LAVAL, Québec & RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Altasciences--Altasciences, a fully integrated drug development solution company, and Certara (Nasdaq: CERT), a global leader in model-informed drug development (MIDD), today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate early-phase development programs. Fewer than half of preclinical drug candidates successfully reach first-in-human trials. Failures are driven by toxicity, poor pharmacokinetics, lack of efficacy, and challenges translating results from animals
Marathon Asset Management Appoints Laurent Tarneaud as Managing Director for European Real Estate Finance
NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marathon Asset Management, a leading global credit manager, today announced that Laurent Tarneaud has joined the firm as a Managing Director, where he will help lead Marathon’s European Real Estate business, reporting to Alex Howell, Partner in charge of Marathons’ European Credit business. Mr. Tarneaud, a senior member of Blackstone’s European Real Estate Debt Strategies, joins Marathon from Blackstone where he spent approximately 8 years. “Laurent’s experie
Blackstone Life Sciences Invests $250 Million in Anagram Therapeutics to Advance Novel and Patient-Friendly Oral Enzyme Replacement Therapy for Pancreatic Insufficiency
NEW YORK & NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Life Sciences (“BXLS”) today announced a $250 million investment in Anagram Therapeutics (“Anagram”), a clinical-stage private biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of people living with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis (“CF”), pancreatic cancer and related disorders. The investment will help fund the further development, approval and launch of Anagram’s ANG003, a novel orally delivered recombinan
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. Reports Preliminary Results for First Quarter 2026
CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (the “Company”, “Marcus & Millichap”, or “MMI”) (NYSE: MMI), a leading national real estate services firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing services, research and advisory services, reported its first quarter financial results today. First Quarter 2026 Highlights Compared to First Quarter 2025 Total revenue of $171.5 million, an increase of 18.2% compared to $145.0 million Brokerage commissions
WisdomTree Launches Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Metals Fund (WDIG)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WisdomTree announced the launch of the Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Metals Fund (WDIG).
Smarsh Advances Compliance with AI Technologies That Cut Noise and Expose Risk Earlier
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smarsh, the global leader in digital communications data and intelligence, today announced new AI capabilities designed to reduce compliance noise, accelerate risk detection, and scale supervision. As message volumes surge, channels multiply, and regulatory pressures rise, these advancements enable teams to focus on what matters most—rather than sifting through overwhelming volumes of lower-risk data. “Compliance teams aren’t lacking data—they’re inundated with
Charles River Associates (CRA) Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.57 Per Common Share
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share to be paid on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record of CRA’s common stock as of the close of business on May 26, 2026. The Company expects to continue paying quarterly dividends, the declaration, timing and amounts of which remain sub
InMobi Acquires MobileAction, a Leading AI Platform for iOS growth
SAN FRANCISCO & BENGALURU, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InMobi today announced the acquisition of MobileAction to help app developers and marketers maximize visibility and reach new iOS app users.
JM Search Named in Top 20 Best Executive Recruiting Firms in America by Forbes
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JM Search, the leading retained executive search firm for private equity and growth-oriented organizations, today announced it has been ranked No. 19 on the Forbes 2026 America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms list – a top-20 position among hundreds of firms evaluated nationwide. The Forbes list is based on independent surveys of more than 18,000 recommendations from over 13,000 participants (recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates) evaluating firms o
CPRX Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is Obtaining a Fair Price for its Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRX) to Angelini Pharma S.p.A. for $31.50 per share in cash.Halper Sadeh encourages Catalyst shareholders to click here to learn more about their rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper free of charge at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.The investigation concerns whether Catalyst and its board of dir
Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. (NYSE: NCDL) (“NCDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by its investment adviser, Churchill DLC Advisor LLC (the “Adviser”), and by its sub-adviser, Churchill Asset Management LLC (“Churchill”), today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Financial Highlights for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 Net investment income of $0.41 per share Net realized and unrealized
FHLBank Chicago and Associated Bank Award $375,000 to Support Emerging Housing Developers
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To help address the growing need for skilled affordable housing developers, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), in partnership with member Associated Bank, has awarded $375,000 through its Community First® Developer Program (Developer Program) to two nonprofit organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin. The awards come as communities across the Midwest face increasing demand for affordable housing alongside a shortage of experienced development prof
Pagaya Appoints Chief Strategy Officer Jonathan Dobres as CFO, Succeeding Evangelos Perros
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pagaya Technologies LTD. (NASDAQ: PGY) ("Pagaya" or the “Company”), a global technology company delivering AI-driven product solutions for the financial ecosystem, announced today the appointment of Chief Strategy Officer Jonathan Dobres, as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 15, 2026. Dobres will be succeeding Evangelos Perros, who will remain in his current role until June 15, 2026. Perros will remain with the Company through December 31st, 2026 serving as a St
Shift4 Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FOUR--Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) has posted its first quarter 2026 financial results as part of its Q1 2026 Shareholder Letter, which can be viewed here or by navigating to the Financials section of its Investor Relations website at https://investors.shift4.com. Earnings Conference Call Management will host a conference call today, May 7th, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Conference Call Details Toll-free dial-in: +1-800-274-8461 Toll dial-in: +1-203-51
MRI‑Simmons and Experian Expand Collaboration to Bring Research‑Based Audiences to Experian’s Data Marketplace
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, MRI‑Simmons announced an expanded collaboration with Experian, a leading global data and technology company, to make audience segments derived from MRI‑Simmons’ nationally representative consumer research available through Experian’s data marketplace. The collaboration enables advertisers, agencies, and media owners to access audiences informed by MRI‑Simmons’ consumer research, then activate those audiences at scale through Experian’s platform and distribution
Pagaya Reports First Quarter 2026 Results & Raising Full-Year Net Income Guidance
NEW YORK & TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PGY) (“Pagaya”, the “Company” or “we”), a global technology company delivering artificial intelligence infrastructure for the financial ecosystem, today announced financial results for the first quarter 2026. For additional information, view Pagaya's first quarter 2026 letter to shareholders here. “Our results this quarter demonstrate, once again, that at Pagaya, profitability and disciplined risk management are not
Better Home & Finance Holding Company Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BETR #BETR--Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR; BETRW) (“Better,” the “Company,” “our” or “we”), the AI-native mortgage and home equity finance company, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. “Q1 2026 was a strong quarter for Better. We grew loan volume 89% year over year and exceeded the high end of our previously-issued guidance with revenue up 52% year over year. Tinman AI platform volume made up 50% of our loan volume
A.R.I. Pursues Litigation Against Artemis Following Loan Default, Alleging Concealed Bank Accounts, Misrepresentation, and Fraudulent Transfers Involving CEO Walid Halty
NEW YORK & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ai--Applied Real Intelligence (“A.R.I.”), a private investment firm specializing in secured growth lending and structured equity transactions, has filed lawsuits in New York and Massachusetts against Mona Lee Inc. (“Monalee” and/or “Artemis”), now doing business as “Artemis,” following the company’s default under a senior secured credit facility. The New York action currently involves claims against Artemis only, while the Massachusetts action also asserts claims
President and CEO Steve Michaels Named Chairman of PROG Holdings, Inc.
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Four Technologies, MoneyApp and Purchasing Power, today announced that its Board of Directors has named Steve Michaels, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to the additional position of Chairman of the Board. Mr. Michaels succeeds Ray Robinson, who has been appointed Lead Independent Director. “Steve’s strategic vision and deep understanding of our businesses an
William Blair Accelerates Investment in Biotech Equity Research and Equities Platform
CHICAGO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--William Blair today announced a strategic investment in its equities platform, expanding resources across biotech equity research and institutional sales and trading to support long-term client demand driven by sustained innovation and increasingly complex institutional strategies. Alethia Young Joins Biotech Equity Research, Expanding Biotech Coverage Alethia Young has joined William Blair’s Biotech Equity Research team, reflecting the firm’s strategic inve
