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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA, a global full-service credit rating agency, today announced that KBRA Japan has received registration as a Credit Rating Agency from Japan’s Financial Services Agency (JFSA), marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued global expansion. The registration follows the opening of KBRA’s Tokyo office in June 2025, which serves as the firm’s regional hub for Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations. The office strengthens KBRA’s ability to support Japanese institutiona

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securian Financial today announced that Ben Fowke, retired chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy, has been named lead independent director of its board of directors. Fowke, who has served on Securian Financial’s board since 2018, brings decades of executive leadership, strategic oversight and corporate governance experience to the role. As lead independent director, he will help strengthen the board’s independent oversight, foster collaboration among direc

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “bbb+” (Good) of Upland Mutual Insurance, Inc. (Upland) (Junction City, KS). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive. The ratings reflect Upland’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited busine

OLDSMAR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Procyon Corporation shareholders approve asset sale and dissolution.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA with a Stable Outlook to the New Mexico Finance Authority State Transportation Revenue Bonds (State Transportation Commission - Subordinate Lien), Series 2026B. Concurrently, KBRA affirms the long-term rating of AAA with a Stable Outlook on the outstanding New Mexico Finance Authority State Transportation Revenue Bonds (State Transportation Commission - Senior Lien and Subordinate Lien). Key Credit Considerations The rating was a

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) (the “Fund”), a registered closed-end management investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, declared a special dividend of $0.155 per share on October 27, 2026, payable on October 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of October 29, 2026. Special Dividend. The special distribution was declared in order to distribute income that was carried over from the Fund’s previous fiscal year. Managed Dis

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $TIGR #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against UP Fintech Holding Limited ("“UP Fintech Holding Limited” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TIGR) and reminds investors of the December 28, 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, Cali

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against UP Fintech Holding Limited ("UP Fintech" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TIGR) on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired UP Fintech Holding Limited securities from April 22, 2024 to June 2, 2026, inclusive. The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz today reported the case, Liao v. Up Fintech Holdings Limited et al, filed on October 26, 2026 in the U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (Case No. 2:26-cv

DIAMOND BAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New economic impact data shows substantial three-year growth of the American automotive aftermarket, as the industry continues to cement itself as a significant driver of the nation’s economy.The study, commissioned by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and conducted by John Dunham & Associates based on 2026 U.S. economy data, offers compelling evidence that the specialty automotive aftermarket is a major source of jobs, spending, and reve

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent) of The Doctors Company, An Interinsurance Exchange (Napa, CA) and its core subsidiaries, which collectively comprise The Doctors Company Insurance Group (TDC or TDC Group). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive. See below for a l

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Social Media Victims Law Center, a legal advocacy organization representing parents of children harmed by social media and AI platforms, and The Schenk Law Firm, LLP, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Bowen Wan’s parents, Qun Wan and Meiqin Xu, against OpenAI and its CEO Samuel Altman, alleging that ChatGPT dispensed unlicensed and dangerously inaccurate medical advice to a woman with epilepsy, resulting in the preventable death of Bowen, a 31-y

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The deadline for D-Wave Quantum, Inc. ("D-Wave" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QBTS) investors to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in a securities class action lawsuit is December 15, 2026. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired D-Wave Quantum, Inc. securities from February 26, 2026 to August 25, 2026, inclusive. The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz today reminded investors of the deadline in the case, Fessler v. D-Wave Quantum, I

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vehlo’s Total Customer Connect AI Receptionist(AIR) has been named a preferred partner by Ford Motor Company and is eligible for the Ford Dealer Advertising Co-Op Program and the Lincoln Brand Exclusive Advertising Program. AIR is an AI scheduling agent as part of TCC’s Call Services Suite that is available at all times of day that has automated appointment bookings, customizable, human-like customer interactions, VIN-specific and personalized customer outreac

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manifest announces the international launch of its AI-native legal services, bringing employers' U.S. and international immigration needs under one roof through a centralized global team operating on its proprietary AI platform. The global launch marks the latest milestone in a year of rapid growth for Manifest OS-powered legal practice that has seen 10x year-to-date growth of its corporate law business. All Manifest OS-powered law firms operate under one unified bran

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Assurance Leader and Partner Michelle Lehmann joins Mowery & Schoenfeld to help scale the audit practice as the independent firm continues growing.

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association (West or the Club) (Luxembourg). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect West’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Earnix introduces new capabilities across its pricing and rating and customer engagement solutions.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to FTAI MRE 2026-2 Cayman Limited and FTAI MRE 2026-2 US LLC (MRE 2026-2 or the Issuer), an aviation ABS transaction. MRE 2026-2 represents the second aviation ABS transaction sponsored by FTAI Aviation (FTAI, or the Company). MRE 2026-2 will be serviced by FTAI Aircraft Leasing DAC, FTAI AirOpCo UK Ltd, and FTAI Aircraft Leasing LLC (FTAI Aircraft Leasing, or the Servicers), which are wholly owned subsidiaries of FTAI Aviation. The Co

CIBOLO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Army veteran Michael Makar says receiving a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for his Cibolo, Texas, home felt like winning the lottery. The replacement was made possible by a $25,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) through First National Bank Texas (FNBT). Representatives from FNBT joined Mr. Makar at his home this week to celebrate the grant during a ceremonial check presen

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hightouch, the leading agentic marketing platform, today announced a partnership with Independent Media, publisher of The Independent. Independent Media will use Hightouch to connect its customer data to marketing tools. With Hightouch, the company will send readers more relevant membership and subscription offers, build stronger audiences for its advertising partners, and grow its affiliate and e-commerce business. “Deepening customer relationships and deliverin