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Bradley L. Radoff Calls on Marston’s PLC to Promptly Initiate Share Buyback Program
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bradley L. Radoff, who collectively with his affiliates owns approximately 4% of the outstanding common shares of Marston’s PLC (LSE: MARS) ("Marston’s" or the "Company"), today issued the following open letter to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). *** Members of the Board, I am a major shareholder of Marston’s with an approximately 4% stake in the Company. As you know, I have been advocating for the Company to initiate a capital return program for over a
Madison Named #1 Recognition Provider in 2026 HRO Today Baker's Dozen Rankings
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madison Global, a worldwide leader in employee recognition, incentive travel, meetings and events has been named the #1 Recognition Provider Overall in the 2025 HRO Today Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, for the Recognition Group while also earning the publication's highest ranking for Customer Service. The recognition reflects another milestone in what has been a year of continued investment across Madison's technology, leadership, and client experience.
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of PT KB Insurance Indonesia
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good), and the Indonesia National Scale Rating of aaa.ID (Exceptional) of PT KB Insurance Indonesia (KB Indonesia) (Indonesia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect KB Indonesia’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appro
Schwab Reports Monthly Activity Highlights
WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Charles Schwab Corporation released its Monthly Activity Report.
Oconee Federal Financial Corp. Announces Annual Financial Results
SENECA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (OTCQX: OFED) (the “Company”), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Oconee Federal”), announced today net income of $4.9 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the year ended June 30, 2026, which was more than the net income of $4.2 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the year ended June 30, 2025. June 30, 2026 Year End Summary: Fifty-nine consecutive quarterly dividends of $0.10 per share sinc
Better Home & Finance Holding Company Responds to Terminated CEO Vishal Garg’s Latest Attempt to Gain Control of the Company
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BETR #BETR--Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) (“Better” or the “Company”) today issued the following statement regarding the efforts by its former Chief Executive Officer and current director, Vishal Garg, to gain control of the Company after years of value destructive leadership: The Board of Directors (the “Board”), excluding Mr. Garg, unanimously voted to terminate Mr. Garg as Chief Executive Officer following a series of decisions and actions that raise
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. Announces Employee Inducement Grants
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BBBY) (the “Company”), today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved inducement awards to 18 new non-executive employees and one executive officer, in connection with their commencement of employment with the Company as the Company continues to build out leadership and growth. The inducement awards were granted to these 19 new employees on August 6 and August 10, 2026, and consis
ProShares Launches Suite of Autocallable Income ETFs
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, today announced the launch of three new Autocallable Income ETFs, offering investors a simpler way to access autocallable strategies with the liquidity, transparency, and convenience of an ETF. Autocallables are income-generating structured instruments linked to the performance of an underlying market index. Each new fund provides exposure to an autocallable notes strategy linked to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, or Russell 20
Dealer Cash Selects PSQ Payments to Power Consumer Payment Processing
BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PSQ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PSQH) ("PublicSquare" or the "Company") a payments and financial infrastructure company delivering modern financial infrastructure to industries underserved by traditional banking institutions, today announced that Dealer Cash, LLC ("Dealer Cash"), a Texas-based provider of collateral protection insurance and consumer lending services to automotive dealerships, has selected PSQ Payments as its payment processing partner. Dealer Cash wil
Chris Tobin Named 2026 Business Insurance Women to Watch Honoree
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlliantInsurance--Chris Tobin of Alliant Insurance Services was selected by Business Insurance as a 2026 Women to Watch honoree.
Wells Fargo & Company Declares Cash Dividends on Preferred Stock
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced dividends on six series of preferred stock. A quarterly cash dividend of $18.75 per share was declared on its 7.50% noncumulative perpetual convertible class A preferred stock, Series L, liquidation preference $1,000 per share, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrL”. The Series L dividend is payable on Sept. 15, 2026, to holders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 31
Oksenholt Capital Challenges Pershing Square’s Discounted Freddie Mac Valuation
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oksenholt Capital Management LLC today released a valuation analysis challenging Pershing Square’s decision to value Freddie Mac (FMCC) at a materially lower earnings multiple than Fannie Mae (FNMA). Let’s start with where we agree. Bill Ackman and Pershing Square have done valuable work showing why Fannie and Freddie may be worth far more than today’s market prices imply. These are exceptional franchises. Our disagreement is narrower, but important. Pershing
Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation Reports 2026 Second Quarter Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCT) (“we”, “our”, “CMCT”, or the “Company”) today reported operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026. On March 26, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), and on April 20, 2026, the Company effected a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on its Common Stock. All of the share and per share amounts in t
Engine Capital Urges H.B. Fuller’s Board of Directors to Run a Market Check for the Building Adhesive Solutions Segment and the Entire Company
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Engine Capital LP (together with its affiliates, “Engine” or “we”), which owns approximately 2% of the outstanding shares of common stock of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) (“H.B. Fuller” or the “Company”), today released the following letter sent to the Company’s Board of Directors. *** August 14, 2026 H.B. Fuller Company 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, P.O. Box 64683 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0683 Attention: The Board of Directors Members of the Board of Directors (the
Payward Reports Second Quarter 2026 Adjusted Revenue of $508 Million, Up 17% Year Over Year
CHEYENNE, Wyo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Payward, Inc., the unified financial infrastructure platform behind a family of products including Kraken, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Payward generated Adjusted Revenue of $508 million, up 17% year over year, and remained Adjusted EBITDA positive at $23 million. Growth was broad-based across the company's four business pillars. As crypto spot volumes declined across the industry,[1] Payward's traditional futures,
Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity Secures Third Consecutive PCI SSC GEAR Term (2026–2028), Bringing Nearly 12 Years of Expertise to Global Payment Security
WALNUT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AdvisoryServices--Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity secures a third consecutive term on the PCI SSC Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR).
UWMC CLASS ACTION NOTICE: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Files Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against UWM Holdings Corporation
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UWMC CLASS ACTION NOTICE: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Files Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against UWM Holdings Corporation
Fortress Investment Group Announces Pricing of Third European CLO Transaction
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortress Investment Group ("Fortress") today announced the pricing of Fortress Credit Europe BSL 2026-3 DAC, its third European Collateralized Loan Obligation ("CLO") vehicle. BSL 2026-3 raised €406 million to invest in loan securities. “The pricing of our third European CLO reflects the momentum we've built in the European performing credit market and the depth of investor confidence in our platform,” said Niccolò Biancheri, Head of European Corporate Credit. “Each suc
Best’s Market Segment Report: Reinsurance Capital Reaches New Highs as Risk Budgets Decline
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Total dedicated reinsurance capital is projected to grow to a new record level of USD 705 billion in 2026, reflecting the continued expansion of Bermudian reinsurers and diversification in capital deployment across the segment, according to a new AM Best report.The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Reinsurance Capital Reaches New Highs as Risk Budgets Decline,” is part of AM Best’s look at the global reinsurance industry ahead of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte
Western Union and Intermex Provide Update on Pending Acquisition
DENVER & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and International Money Express, Inc. (Intermex) (NASDAQ: IMXI) today provided an update regarding regulatory approvals for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex. Western Union and Intermex announced today that the parties have received regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (the "NYDFS") for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex. In connection with the approval, Weste
