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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HomeMeansEverything--loanDepot, Inc. ("LDI" or "Company") (NYSE: LDI), a leading provider of home lending solutions that enables customers to achieve the dream of homeownership, has appointed Jeff Wilkish to be its Regional Vice President for New England, managing a geography that includes New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont. “In line with our Vision 2025 plan, we are continuously recruiting top talent,” said loanDepot Executive Vice President John Bianchi

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent survey conducted by Vagaro, the leading salon, spa, and fitness software, highlights the significant presence of neurodivergent professionals in the beauty industry, with 50% of participants identifying as such. The research also showcases the innovative ways salon and spa professionals cater to neurodivergent clients - highlighting the role of technology and software in creating inclusive spaces and the human aspect of nurturing relationships, empathy,

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo Home Lending announced today the expansion of its $10,000 Homebuyer Access grant program to additional communities in the eight metropolitan areas where the program was launched in 2023. The program also will be expanded to additional eligible areas in New Jersey. “We are expanding the availability of our Homebuyer Access grant program to additional areas to provide greater opportunities that empower Black and Hispanic homebuyers,” said Kevin Reen,

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D.A. Davidson & Co. is pleased to share that its Investment Banking division has hired Tim Ludwick as Managing Director, bolstering the firm’s Capital Advisory Team and Financial Sponsors Group. With over 10 years of financial sponsors experience, Ludwick joins D.A. Davidson from Citizens Capital Markets, where he played a pivotal role in developing, managing, and institutionalizing relationships with sponsors to successfully execute M&A and financing opportunit

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vagaro, the leading salon, spa, and fitness software, recently launched Vagaro AI, a transformative tool for business owners designed to elevate client relationships and enhance marketing efforts. Vagaro AI assists the busy professional with instantly crafting polished communications, such as service and policy descriptions, effective marketing messaging, and more. This new feature advances the innovative phenomenon in professionals engaging with their clients an

LOS ANGELES & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenGate Capital (“OpenGate”), a global private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the sale of SMAC, a provider of waterproofing and building envelope systems, to Compagnie Financière Jousset (“CFJ”) and the SMAC management team. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SMAC was established in 1884 and has grown into a leader in the French waterproofing and facades market. OpenGate acquired the business in 2019 from Colas Group, a subsid

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has downgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “aa-” (Superior) from “aa” (Superior) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of members of Auto Club Enterprises Insurance Group (ACE) (headquartered in Costa Mesa, Ca). The outlook of the Long-Term ICRs has been revised to stable from negative while the outlook of the FSR is stable. Concurrently, AM Best has removed from under review with positive implication

FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorneys at Blizzard Greenberg have filed a lawsuit against a Fort Worth-area Massage Envy on behalf of a woman who was sexually assaulted during her appointment. “There are hundreds of known reports of sexual assault at Massage Envy franchises all over the country,” said trial lawyer Anna Greenberg. “The company fosters a secretive and negligent environment at the expense of their paying customers.” The complaint describes how a Fort Worth woman, identified

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One in every four individuals in the U.S. has a sensory need or an invisible disability according to KultureCity, including those with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. With more than 90% of neurodivergent individuals and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals in the U.S. planning to travel at least one night this year, a new survey* led by Hyatt finds hotels can make their travel journeys, from pre-arrival to check-out, more seamless

PHILADELPHIA & JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #diabeticeyewear--Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing startups Bon Vivant Safety Eyewear Company, Inc. and Tioga Optical Lab QOZB, LLC, founded by Anthony B. Miles, US Navy Trident Nuclear Submarine Force Veteran and Dr. Chelise Firmin, Optometrist, has secured $830,000 in seed funding for the joint venture LENSRXLAB to develop two B2B Healthcare Delivery Platforms and a proprietary Advanced Lens Technology for Diabetics. Now the duo collectively seeks to raise $3.1

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) Investors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Harbor Diversified, Inc. (OTC: HRBR) resulting from allegations that Harbor Diversified may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Harbor Diversified securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a cont

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--NEC X selects 7 startups for Elev X! Ignite cohort Batch 11, handpicked from 250 applicants for potential to disrupt and lead in emerging technologies

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RVPH) resulting from allegations that Reviva Pharmaceuticals may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Reviva Pharmaceuticals securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) has announced that it has agreed to acquire BNY Trust Company of Canada from BNY Mellon (NYSE: BK) through its Canadian trust company, Computershare Trust Company of Canada. BNY Trust Company of Canada was established in 2001 and offers a range of trust and agency services in Canada to clients, including issuers, corporations, banks and government entities. “We’re delighted to be bringing the experienced team at BNY Trust Company of Ca

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDTX) resulting from allegations that Cidara Therapeutics may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Cidara Therapeutics securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns ratings to the Series 2024-1 Class B Notes (TierPoint 2024-1) issued by TierPoint Issuer, LLC and TierPoint Co-Issuer, LLC (the Co-Issuers), a data center ABS transaction. In addition to the issuance of the Series 2024-1, Class B Notes, the Series 2023-2, Class A-2 Notes will be upsized from $475 million to $900 million. TierPoint 2024-1 represents the third series of notes issued by TierPoint Issuer, LLC and TierPoint Co-Issuer, LLC. All series share in

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tangoe, the leading IT expense management solution for over two decades was named a winner of two Stevie® Awards in The 22nd Annual American Business Awards®. The company was recognized with a Gold Stevie Award for Best Technical Support Solution: Computer Technologies and a Bronze Stevie Award for the Customer Service Department of the Year. Over 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in nearly every industry were submitted this year for considerat

FORT LEE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a New Jersey State chartered FDIC-insured bank and Equal Housing Lender known for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG) and real estate lending platform, closed over $200 million in originations in the first quarter of the year. True to the Company’s history of supporting the needs of the smallest to largest real estate businesses, the team funded deals from $500,000 to $50 million across a combination of asset classes. “Our team h

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) today announced that its Executive Vice President and President of North America Communications, Media and Technology, Mike Woods, has been selected as a Cablefax 100 honoree. This achievement underscores Woods' commitment to excellence and strategic leadership in guiding the industry through an era of change, collaboration and macroeconomic challenges. It also recognizes his role in fostering unparalleled growth for CSG. In 2023, the company achieve