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KBRA Announces Companywide Prohibition on Employee Participation in Prediction Markets
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA announced a companywide policy prohibiting employee participation in prediction markets and event contracts, citing the regulatory, compliance, and reputational risks associated with these rapidly evolving platforms. KBRA employees are prohibited from participating in prediction markets and event contracts, including platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, as well as any similar, successor, or functionally equivalent platforms. Prediction markets, or platforms t
From Brooklyn to the Beach: Dentsu Group Director, Kevin Villatoro, Rides Motorcycle Cross-Country to Join Los Angeles Startup Creativ Company
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Most people update LinkedIn when they start a new job. Kevin Villatoro rode a motorcycle 3,700 miles. After a two-week, 15-state journey from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, advertising veteran Kevin Villatoro has officially arrived at Creativ Company’s Los Angeles headquarters as the Machine Intelligent Marketing firm’s new Vice President of Product & Client Strategy. The cross-country ride wasn’t just about the destination. For Villatoro, it marked a transition poin
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Old Republic International Corporation’s Subsidiaries
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa-” (Superior) of the members of Old Republic Insurance Companies (Old Republic). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa-” (Superior) of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company (Tampa, FL) and American Guaranty Title Insurance Company (Oklahoma City, OK) (collectively refer
All Four Fears Law Partners Earn Repeat Honors from Super Lawyers
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--All four partners at Texas-based Fears Law have again been recognized among the top attorneys in the state with their selection to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers and Texas Rising Stars legal guides. Firm founder Bryan Fears earned a fourth consecutive selection to the Texas Super Lawyers list, a distinction reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in the state. Mr. Fears, whose firm is known for its compassionate advocacy, was honored based on his exceptional representation o
Trivest Partners Announces Sale of Young American Food Brands (Miami Beef)
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trivest Partners (“Trivest”), a private investment firm focused exclusively on partnering with founder- and family-owned businesses, today announced the successful sale of Miami Beef, now operating as Young American Food Brands (“YAFB” or the “Company”), to Falfurrias Management Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented middle-market businesses. YAFB was founded in 1972 by Michael Young. Now led by his sons, the Company has grown into a diversified prote
Keller Williams Acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #KellerWilliams--KW has acquired Michael Lewis Marketing Suite (MLMS), a marketing services company.
BancPlus Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
RIDGELAND, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BancPlus Corporation, the holding company for BankPlus, today announced that on April 28, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share of its common stock. The cash dividend is equivalent to an annualized dividend of $2.12 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2026. About BancPlus Corporation BancPlus Corporation is the holding company o
Ameribrands Acquires Construction and Hospitality Services, LLC
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameribrands announced the acquisition of Construction and Hospitality Services, LLC, in Melbourne, Florida.
BZI®’s Customer Growth and Market Expansion Open Many New Job Opportunities at One of the Nation’s Top Places to Work for Its Culture, Training, Safety and Outstanding Benefits
KANARRAVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Arkansas--BZI®’s Customer Growth and Market Expansion Open Job Opportunities at One of the Nation’s Top Places to Work for Culture, Training and Benefits
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Brings Iconic Swim and Resort Style to Fans Year-Round, Powered by LTK
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and LTK, the platform built for trusted recommendations, today announced a new partnership that brings Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s iconic swim and resort style to fans year-round through shoppable experiences in the LTK app, across its social platforms, and on its own website. Launching alongside the highly anticipated annual issue, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s official profile on the LTK app will create a new destination for fans to disco
Symetra Promotes Nicholas Mocciolo to Chief Investment Officer of Symetra Financial Corporation
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nicholas Mocciolo has been promoted to chief investment officer, Symetra Financial Corporation.
NYSE: BMI Investigation Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Encourages Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) Investors to Contact the Firm
RADNOR, Pa.--(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 Badger Meter, Inc. (Badger Meter) (NYSE: BMI) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired BMI securities and experienced significant financial losses. Badger Meter Reports Disappointing Financial Results On April 17, 2026, Badger Meter reported disappointing first quarter 2026 fin
Forbes Names JNBA Financial Advisors CEO Richard S. Brown to Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisors – Minnesota – Minneapolis Area High Net Worth List for Third Consecutive Year
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #forbes--JNBA® Financial Advisors' Richard S. Brown has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisors MN Minneapolis Area High Net Worth list.
Gedeth Research Center Reveals Global Business Resilience Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gedeth Network, a leading global consultancy, today released "Resilience in a Fragmented World: How Companies Are Adapting to the New Geopolitics of Trade". The study draws insights from responses gathered after Gedeth Research Center contacted more than 50,000 professionals across 90 countries in Q1 2026. Conducted in collaboration with DHL Express and Universidade Europeia, it captures pre- and post-Iran-US-Israel war sentiment on tariffs, wars, sales, emplo
Corient Enters the Canadian Market, Continuing its Global Expansion
MIAMI & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Corient--Corient, the fastest-growing wealth management firm in the U.S., announces plans to expand into Canada, adding approximately C$10 billion in assets.
Innovatix Launches OpenParser AI: Document Intelligence Platform That Cites Every Answer
BEDMINSTER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DataPrivacy--Innovatix debuts OpenParser AI: cited, hallucination-free document intelligence with secure on-premise deployment for regulated industries.
KALV Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is Obtaining a Fair Price for its Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV) to Chiesi Group for $27.00 per share in cash. Halper Sadeh encourages KalVista shareholders to click here to learn more about their rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper free of charge at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns whether KalVista and its board of directors
Textron Declares Quarterly Dividend
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share on the company’s Common Stock.
PerceptaCore Launches Industry-Leading Agentic AI KYC System, Redefining Compliance Automation for Financial Institutions
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PerceptaCore launches autonomous Agentic AI KYC system, redefining compliance automation for financial institutions.
The CW Network Sets Partnership With the Roku Channel for Next-Day Streaming of CW Entertainment Programming
BURBANK, Calif. & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new partnership between the CW Network and Roku will bring CW entertainment programming to The Roku Channel for next-day streaming in Fall 2026.
