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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite Digital announces that it is expanding in the U.S. and creating 50 jobs in New York to support global clients.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA- to the Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A (AMT) and Series 2024B (Non-AMT). KBRA additionally affirms the long-term rating of AA- to the outstanding Aviation Revenue Bonds issued by Miami-Dade County, FL. The Outlook is Stable. The Miami-Dade Department of Aviation ("the Department" or "MDAD"), an enterprise fund of the County, operates Miami International Airport ("the Airport" or "MIA"), three gene

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FedermanSherwood--Federman & Sherwood Investigates Ventura County Credit Union for Data Breach

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) and Washington Health Alliance (WHA), in partnership with 3 Axis Advisors, released the results of a first-of-its-kind study that exposes the erratic pricing practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Washington State. The study, which was covered today in the Wall Street Journal, reveals that PBMs charge employers vastly different amounts for the same prescription medications, inflate drug prices at PBM-affiliated

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a preliminary rating of ‘BBB- (sf)’ to the Series 2024-FT1 Term Notes from PMT Issuer Trust – FMSR and PMT Co-Issuer Trust I - FMSR, master trust issuers of notes backed by participation certificates evidencing participation interests in MSRs that are created on mortgage loans originated or purchased by PMC. The participation interests represent an undivided interest in a portion of servicing fees payable to PMC as Servicer under the Fannie Mae Lender Con

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that it served as financial advisor to The James Skinner Baking Company (“J. Skinner” or the "Company”), in connection with its sale to Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), a private equity firm with more than $2.6 billion in committed capital under management that invests in middle-market companies in North America and Europe. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, J. Skinner provides ready-to-eat baked goods through grocer

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the first time in 10 years, the average FICO® Score of the U.S. population has decreased. The latest FICO Score population data points to a rise in debt levels and missed payments, which are leading contributors driving this drop in average score. Having good credit can be challenging in a tough economy like the one we’re experiencing. Here are some actions to consider if your FICO Score drops, from myFICO. For more credit education, visit myFICO’s blog at

NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CMO--International Data Group (IDG) today announced the appointment of seasoned marketing executive Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek as Chief Marketing Officer.

PARIS & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ŌURA has granted Circular a multi-year license to continue selling Circular smart rings and associated app, subject to royalty payments.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to four classes of debt issued by Monroe Capital ABS Funding II, LP ("MCAF 2024-1"), a securitization backed by a portfolio of recurring revenue and middle market corporate loans. This transaction is a reset of the Monroe Capital ABS Funding II, LP, which originally closed in February 2023. MCAF 2024-1 is a $528.4 million securitization managed by Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC (“Monroe” or the “Collateral Manager”), an affili

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HomeMeansEverything--loanDepot announced that President and CEO Frank Martell earned Inman’s 2024 “Best of Finance” award for the second consecutive year.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tri-Continental Corporation (the “Corporation”) (NYSE: TY) today held its 94th Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stockholders voted in favor of the recommendations of the Corporation’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on each of two proposals at the Meeting. Specifically, Stockholders re-elected Directors Kathleen Blatz, Pamela G. Carlton and George S. Batejan and elected David M. Moffett, each for a term that will expire at

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: STK) today held its 14th Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stockholders voted in favor of the recommendations of the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on each of two proposals at the Meeting. Specifically, Stockholders re-elected Directors Kathleen Blatz, Pamela G. Carlton and George S. Batejan and elected David M. Moffett, each for a term that w

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BestEmployers--Intelligent Waves (IW), a leading tech integrator that delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions, today announced it has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, which measured several

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Payabli, the payments infrastructure solution for software companies, has closed a $20M Series A. The round was led by QED Investors with participation from existing investors TTV Capital, Fika Ventures and Bling Capital based on the company’s greater than 3X revenue growth. The new round of funding will be used to drive further product innovation, reinforce security and scalability, fuel new customer acquisition, and empower existing software partners to integrate and a

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #grants--Small businesses across California can now receive grants of up to $2,000 per employee through California’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program. The online application is now open. This initiative, funded by the California Employment Training Panel and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, aims to support small businesses in managing additional costs when employees take leave. These grants can help cover expenses such as cross-training existing staff a

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StoneTurn received six practice area recognitions and eight individual recognitions from Chambers & Partners 2024 Litigation Support and Crisis & Risk Management guides. The firm’s rankings include Asset Tracing & Recovery, Forensic Accounting, Business Intelligence & Investigations, and Investigative Due Diligence across Global-wide, USA-Nationwide and UK-wide. The firm and its professionals were ranked in the following categories for the Litigation Sup

ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of water parks in North America, unveils Fright Fest Extreme - presented by SNICKERS, featuring an expansive lineup of terrifying horror franchises ahead of the brand’s highly anticipated annual event. Beginning September 7, thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts are invited to immerse themselves in the pulse-pounding excitement and terror that o

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases research on the recent gap between retail sales growth and inflation across many states. The report examines why the persistence of this gap points to a moderating economy, despite a seemingly still resilient labor market. Click here to view the report. Related Publications Retail Sales Flat as Inflation Moves Slightly Lower in April Van Hesser’s 3 Things in Credit: A Weekly Podcast About KBRA KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securian Financial has launched Securian Specialty Lines, Inc., a new surplus lines insurance company, to provide additional innovative insurance solutions to financial institutions and associations. AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Securian Specialty Lines. “For decades, we have been a go-to provider of protection solutions for financial institutions and associations.