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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #finance--As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace accelerates, MetLife’s 24th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study (EBTS) reveals, alongside other findings, a workforce both optimistic about the technology’s efficiency gains and concerned about how technological change is reshaping work, well‑being and long‑term security. MetLife’s 2026 EBTS, released today, shows that AI is already deeply embedded in everyday work: 80% of employers say AI tools ar

RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today announced the launch of two new fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) — Lincoln FlexAdvantage® Income and Lincoln OptiBlend® Income — further expanding the company’s suite of retirement income solutions. The products are designed to offer consumers guaranteed growth for future income, guaranteed lifetime income and first-of-its-kind legacy planning through a FIA with the optional Estate Lock℠ Death Benefit, while providing 100% downside

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Huge, an independent design and technology company, has partnered with CoinTracker, the leading crypto tax software and portfolio tracking platform, to develop and produce a fully AI-generated brand storytelling system using an end-to-end production model. The collaboration demonstrates how generative AI can be applied responsibly and at scale across strategy, creative development, and execution to build clarity and trust in high-stakes moments. The partnership result

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Rating change activity in the U.S. life/health segment declined overall in 2025, with downgrades for Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings also decreasing slightly to 6.4% of the segment's rating actions, compared with the same prior-year period, according to a new AM Best report. The Best’s Special Report, titled, “Rating Affirmations and Upgrades Rise in 2025, Downgrades Drop for US Life/Health Insurers,” notes that U.S. life/annuity insurers have benefited from reco

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regions Bank on Monday announced Jay Darnell has rejoined the company to serve as head of Commercial Card and Fintech Enablement. Darnell will lead teams delivering commercial card and B2B payment services for companies of all sizes. He will advance ongoing investments in Regions’ Commercial Card platform, developing automated, integrated and efficient solutions that strengthen clients’ cash-management operations. “Money moves faster today than ever before, an

ITHACA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corp. today announced that Phillip M. Quintana has been appointed President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective immediately. He will succeed John McKenna, who will retire as President of Tompkins Community Bank in July 2026 after seventeen years of service. Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience across the Mid Atlantic, North Texas, Southeast Florida, and Lo

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capstone Point Holdings, LLC today announced the acquisition of the Entertainment Media division of Optimal, a portfolio company of a fund managed by ORIX Capital Partners. The acquired business will conduct business under its legacy name, Optimad Media, marking its foundational roots in innovative media investing, planning and execution. This acquisition positions Optimad Media as a partner for studios, distributors, networks and content creators. Optimad Media’s

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Logan Capital Management (“Logan Capital”) has been named to the celebrated PSN Top Guns List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies for Q4 2025. The list, published by Zephyr, remains one of the most important references for investors and asset managers. Logan had two portfolios recognized in the Q4 2025 PSN Top Guns List with three designations including International Dividend ADR Wrap and Concentrated Value Wra

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its expanded commitment to collegiate sports and timed to the start of March Madness, GEICO – an official partner of the NCAA – today unveiled “Miles That Matter,” a three-part docuseries now streaming on Paramount+, with episodes also airing on the CBS Sports Network. The branded docuseries traces the transitions and journeys behind some of basketball’s biggest stars, showcasing the miles and communities that propelled their success. “Miles That Matter” is

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peachtree Group originated a $103 million bridge loan to support the recapitalization and completion of the Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Net Conversion is redefining the trajectory of the modern agency, proving that sustainable scale comes from strategic versatility rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Over the last six months, the agency has accelerated its growth by evolving from a specialized analytics partner to a full-service media powerhouse for Evermore Orlando Resort, and forming a synergistic alliance with Questus for complementary full-scale services with Healthy Paws. This evolutio

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CASE, a commercial real estate investment and advisory firm specializing in distressed and structured‑finance situations, today announced the release of a new paper by Managing Partner Shlomo Chopp titled “New Graves to Dance On,” published in Real Estate Issues®, the journal of the Counselors of Real Estate. The paper is deliberately positioned in dialogue with Sam Zell’s influential essays “The Grave Dancer” and “The Return of the Grave Dancer,” which introduced a f

NEW YORK & CORK, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite, Ireland's largest independent digital agency, today announced an agreement to acquire Creative Media, a performance marketing specialist with a significant client base across the US and Canada, alongside a series of senior appointments to drive its North American expansion. The agreed acquisition will enable Granite to target revenues of $40 million by 2027. North America will account for $20 million of company revenues – half of the overall t

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $EOSE #EOSE--The Eos Energy complaint alleges that Eos Energy was unable to achieve the ramp in production and capacity utilization required to achieve guidance.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SNOW #SNOW--The case alleges Snowflake misled investors about revenue headwinds from product changes.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BSX #BSX--The case alleges Boston Scientific misled investors about its US EP segment's growth and competitive risks.

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corporate and investment banks face competition from non‑banks as client expectations rise and technology initiatives fail to live up to expectations.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announces that a deadline is coming up on April 03, 2026, in the lawsuit pending for certain investors in Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ: RR) shares. Investors who purchased shares of Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ: RR) between January 27, 2026 and 12:00 p.m. EST on January 29, 2026, in excess of $100,000 have certain options and there are short and strict deadlines running. Deadline: April 03, 2026. NASDAQ: RR investors should conta

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VIDA Vision Fund I today announced the close of its offering to outside investors, with two of its five portfolio companies, SpaceX and xAI, now combined and pursuing a $1.75 trillion IPO. The fund deployed capital into five concentrated positions across space technology, artificial intelligence, and next-generation technology platforms, and within the first year, 45% of the portfolio is positioned for public market exit, provided that the IPO is successful. "We do

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pretium, a specialized investment firm managing over $60 billion in assets, today announced the addition of Joel Sulkes as Managing Director, Insurance Risk Management. In this role, Mr. Sulkes will accelerate the build-out of the firm’s insurance risk management function, including centralizing the firm’s insurance capabilities, expanding its use of insurance risk transfer vehicles, and growing its insurance brokerage platform. Mr. Sulkes brings to Pretium more than