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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank, National Association (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced it will decrease its prime lending rate to 7.00%, effective immediately. The rate was last changed on September 17, 2025, when Fifth Third decreased its prime lending rate from 7.50% to 7.25%. About Fifth Third Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial service

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Stewart Title Guaranty Company (Stewart) (Houston, TX) and Stewart Title Limited (United Kingdom). AM Best also has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” (Good) of the parent holding company, Stewart Information Services Corporation (headquartered in Houston, TX) [NYSE: STC]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles Trustee Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen will be honored with the inaugural Gaffen Blue Champion Award for his visionary leadership in seeking to transform San Diego’s waterfront, driving AltaSea’s growth and development, and fostering “Blue” collaboration and partnerships between Los Angeles and San Diego. The award, presented by TMA BlueTech in collaboration with the Norwegian Consulate General during its annual conference, will be presented

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MDT, a CUSO that helps credit unions navigate complex financial technology ecosystems, announced today the launch of the MDT Partner Program, an exclusive network designed to connect credit unions with trusted fintech providers and accelerate innovation across the cooperative finance space. The MDT Partner Program offers three pathways, with Premier Partners and Strategic Alliances gaining unique visibility and credibility within MDT’s credit union comm

WAKE FOREST, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Brokers--Charlie Yokley, AICP, a leading land entitlement expert and the founder of Yokley Entitlement Services (YES), has announced the launch of a new platform venture, KnowToYes, designed to provide commercial real estate consultants, developers, municipal staff, and data managers throughout the US with a comprehensive intelligence tool for land use and zoning. Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area based Yokley, known for his more than two-decades track record of success

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MBIA Inc. (NYSE:MBI) will host a webcast and conference call for investors on Wednesday, November 5 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its third quarter 2025 financial results and other issues related to the Company. The dial-in number for the call is 800-445-7795 in the U.S. and 785-424-1699 from outside the U.S. The conference call code is MBIAQ325. A live webcast of the conference call will also be accessible on www.mbia.com. The conference call will consist of bri

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #barrons--For the 11th year, Barron’s has named JNBA Financial Advisors CEO and Chairman Richard S. Brown to its list of Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors.

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starr, a global investment and insurance organization, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire IQUW Group. The acquisition of IQUW Group will expand the classes of business that Starr underwrites and will position the combined company for growth across a broader range of global market segments. As a result of the acquisition, Starr’s managing agency is set to become the ninth-largest agency operating at Lloyd’s. IQUW Group h

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) today reported net income of $156.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. In comparison, for the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, the Bank reported net income of $149.0 million and $184.4 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Bank reported net income of $456.3 million, as compared to $552.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Total assets at S

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterlington advised the management team of FuboTV Inc. (“Fubo”) on executive compensation matters in its business combination with The Walt Disney Company’s Hulu + Live TV, which closed today. The transaction combines Fubo’s leading sports-first live TV streaming platform with Hulu + Live TV’s extensive entertainment and content portfolio, creating the sixth-largest pay TV company in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Disney now holds approximately 7

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sia is proud to announce that its CEO, Matthieu Courtecuisse, has been honored at the SIFMA Annual Tribute Dinner.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Apparel--2 the Moon Ventures, the Dallas-based investment vehicle founded by entrepreneur and technologist George Baker Sr., is proud to announce the addition of its latest portfolio company: Maplehouse, a category-defining collegiate apparel brand founded by Los Angeles entrepreneur Tyler Shooshani. Maplehouse is reimagining the outdated college-merchandise experience. For decades, students have settled for scratchy sweatshirts, uninspired logos, and washed-out color palettes t

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aivre today announced the launch of its AI-powered appraisal platform, the first in the United States to complete the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 verification process with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for compliance with the new data standards. These new UAD standards will transform residential appraisal reporting into a dynamic and data-driven format. “This is a watershed moment for the appraisal industry,” said Jake Lew, CEO of Aivre. “As UAD 3.6 reshapes the f

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GrowthBeyondBorders--Jobsity’s new documentary, Growth Beyond Borders, part of the Global Sustainable Trade Initiative, is now streaming on CNBC.com. The film explores how the future of work is being redefined through cross-border collaboration, people-first values, and innovative nearshore IT staffing solutions. The film traces a 13-year journey of resilience and reinvention, capturing the voices of developers, executives, and industry leaders who are reshaping the relationship between ta

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dedapulse – Accelerate Your Business, the flagship event created by Dedagroup, made its U.S. debut this week with a three-day conference bringing together over 200 attendees. The event marked a milestone as it was the first conference under Deda Sphere, the newly launched company formed from the merger of Share One and VisiFI, effective October 1, 2025. The conference offered a unique opportunity for clients across the U.S. to unite under one brand, learn from one anoth

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nehemiah Leaders Programs released its 2025 NELP Impact Report, improving diversity within community and corporate leadership.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The leading capital markets infrastructure platform introduces a certification to verify collateral integrity across lenders and borrowers.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #capital--Leading growth equity firm Edison Partners announced today that it was named to Inc.’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list, marking its fifth consecutive year of recognition for the firm’s continued commitment to uniquely helping founder-led companies scale and succeed. The Inc. Founder-Friendly Investors list spotlights firms that go beyond providing capital—those that serve as trusted partners to founders, offering guidance, operational support, and strat

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Semrush announces Semrush One, bringing SEO and AI visibility management into one solution, backed by powerful data and comprehensive coverage.

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company (Everett Cash Mutual), 1st Choice Advantage Insurance Company, Inc. and American Reliable Insurance Company (Phoenix, AZ). These companies collectively comprise ECM Insurance Group (ECM). In addition, AM Best has placed under review with ne