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TalentSmartEQ Launches Leading Through Friction™, a New Leadership Development Program Designed to Turn Tension, Emotion and Change Into Performance

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TalentSmartEQ announces Leading Through Friction™, a new leadership development program

Hallmark Appoints Global AI and Data Leader Usama Fayyad to Board of Directors

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
CHARLESTOWN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hallmark appoints global AI and data leader Usama Fayyad to BOD

Mercury Raises $200 Million Series D at $5.2B Valuation

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercury, the technology company providing radically different banking*, today announced a $200 million Series D at a $5.2B valuation, led by TCV. The round included participation from existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, CRV, Sapphire Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital. This brings total primary and secondary funding to approximately $700 million. “AI is collapsing the friction between an idea and a company faster than anything I ha

Zendesk Commits $100M to Help Startups Build with AI, Expands VC Program

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Zendesk Commits $100M to Help Startups Build with AI, Expands VC Program

Wynnchurch Capital Announces Sale of Ironform Holdings Co.

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Ironform Holdings Co. (“Ironform” or the “Company”) to a strategic buyer. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Ironform is one of the largest metal fabricators in North America. Ironform supplies light, medium, and heavy gauge precision metal stampings, fabricated components and value-added assemblies to the agriculture, construction, off-highw

CWCI: Migraine Drugs Are Now the Third Most Expensive California Workers’ Comp Drug

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CWCI--Migraine Drugs' share of California workers' comp prescriptions is up fourfold since 2018 and their share of the payments has soared from 0.5% to 7.5%

INVESTOR DEADLINE ALERT: ImmunityBio, Inc. (IBRX) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
RADNOR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #classaction--Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, informs investors that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against ImmunityBio, Inc. (ImmunityBio) (NASDAQ: IBRX) on behalf of those who purchased or acquired ImmunityBio securities between January 19, 2026, and March 24, 2026, inclusive. The lawsuit is filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and

NYSE: SHAK Investigation: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Encourages Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE: SHAK) Investors to Contact the Firm

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
RADNOR, Penn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #classaction--Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, is investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws by Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE: SHAK) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired SHAK securities and experienced significant financial losses. Shake Shack Reports Disappointing Financial Results On May 7, 2026, Shake Shack reported disappointing financial results for the first quarter

$15K Grant From FHLB Dallas and FBT Bank & Mortgage Helps Arkansas Veteran Make Essential Home Repairs

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
BEARDEN, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Army Reserve veteran Master Sergeant (Ret.) Jeffery Darrough, who served 26 years, including tours in Iraq and Kuwait, received a $15,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) to fund significant repairs in his longtime home. The grant was provided through FBT Bank & Mortgage, an FHLB Dallas member institution. Mr. Darrough, 59, first connected with FHLB Dallas and FBT Bank & Mortgage in

The Scion Group and Ares Establish Joint Venture to Acquire $910 Million U.S. Student Housing Portfolio

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
CHICAGO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Scion Group and Ares announce a joint venture and ~$910M student housing property acquisition.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments Announces Retirement of Global Chief Investment Officer

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
BOSTON & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the global asset management group of Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP), today announced that William Davies, global chief investment officer, has decided to retire after 33 years of distinguished service to the firm and its clients. Mr. Davies’ retirement will be effective on June 30, 2026. William F. "Ted" Truscott, chief executive officer of Columbia Threadneedle, will act as interim global chief investment officer from July

North American Risk Services Appoints Chris Jackson as Director of Quality Assurance and Development

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
LAKE MARY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Claims--North American Risk Services, Inc. (NARS), a leading provider of claims administration and risk management solutions, today announced the appointment of Chris Jackson as Director of Quality Assurance and Development, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Robert Ruryk. In his new role, Chris will lead the strategic direction and execution of quality assurance and development initiatives across the organization, focusing on operational consistency, audit

Northern Trust Asset Management Appoints Anne-Sophie van Royen, Ph.D. as Head of Index and Quantitative Strategies

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with US$1.4 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, has appointed Anne-Sophie van Royen, Ph.D. as Head of Index and Quantitative Strategies. In this role, van Royen will lead the strategic direction, commercial development and execution of Northern Trust Asset Management’s index and quantitative investment capabilities across equity, fixed income and multi-asset solutions. As

SriLankan Airlines Extends Partnership with PROS to Advance Real-Time Offer Marketing

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AirlineRetailing--PROS today announced that SriLankan Airlines has renewed its partnership through a six-year agreement effective January 1, 2026, strengthening the airline’s ability to deliver real-time, demand-driven marketing offers and to advance its modern airline retailing and commercial strategy. Through the renewed agreement, SriLankan Airlines will continue to adopt PROS Offer Marketing solutions to modernize its digital shopping and booking experience, improve offer marketing

Ameriprise Financial Recognized by Fortune as one of “America’s Most Innovative Companies” in 2026

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameriprise Financial has once again been named to Fortune’s 2026 list of “America’s Most Innovative".

Milliman Medical Index: Healthcare costs for an American family reach $37,824 in 2026

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milliman, Inc., the premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the release of the 2026 Milliman Medical Index (MMI), which measures healthcare costs for Americans covered by a typical employer-sponsored health insurance plan. Healthcare costs for the average person rose 7.9% in 2026 to $8,460—the highest annual increase in more than a decade, excluding pandemic-era fluctuations. Healthcare costs for the MMI’s hypothetical family of four reached $37,8

Factor Launches Workplace Meal Platform, Putting Employee Dining on Autopilot

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Factor, America’s leading ready-to-eat meal delivery service, today announced the launch of a new automated platform for Factor for Business, designed to help companies set up recurring workplace meal programs in minutes. The platform allows employers to provide chef-prepared, dietitian-approved meals on a predictable weekly cadence, reducing the manual coordination, expense tracking, food waste, and operational burden often associated with traditional catering. While

CLASS ACTION DEADLINE TONIGHT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Lufax (LU) Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on May 20, 2026

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LU #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Lufax Holding Ltd. (“Lufax” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LU) and reminds investors of the May 20, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has reco

Juicebox Launches AI Agents That Continuously Source Top Talent Across Every Open Role

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Juicebox, the leading AI recruiting platform, today announced Juicebox Agents, a new suite of AI agents that continuously source and engage top candidates. Each agent runs 24/7 across every open role so recruiters can spend less time searching and more time hiring. Most recruiting teams are buried in inbound. Since ChatGPT's launch in 2022, the average candidate now sends 239% more job applications, and recruiters spend up to half their workweek just filtering th

H2O.ai Achieves FedRAMP® High Authorization, Accelerating Secure and Sovereign AI Adoption Across U.S. Federal Agencies

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:37
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H2O.ai, the leader in generative and predictive AI, today announced it has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) High Authorization for H2O.ai Cloud for Government—the highest security designation available for U.S. federal agencies. This authorization enables H2O.ai to support the government’s most sensitive, unclassified data and mission-critical workloads across defense, intelligence, healthcare, financial regulation, an

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