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OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MQ #embeddedfinance--Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The Company reported Total Processing Volume (TPV) of $71 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 32% driven by volume growth across several use cases. The Company reported Net Revenue of $125 million, a decrease of 46% year over year, which included a 60 percentage point negative growth impact due to the c

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blend, Inc. (NYSE: BLND) today announced that Nima Ghamsari, Co-Founder and Head of Blend, will be presenting at the Canaccord Genuity 44th Annual Growth Conference in Boston on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 8:00 am ET. A webcast will be available at investor.blend.com and a replay will be available for one year following the conference. About Blend Blend is the infrastructure powering the future of banking. Financial providers— from large banks, fintechs, and cr

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a long-term rating of A+, with a Stable Outlook to Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A (AMT) and Series 2024B (Non-AMT) to be issued by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, NV ("the Authority"). The Authority owns, operates and manages the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO or "the Airport") and a small general aviation airport, both of which comprise the Airport System. Airport Revenue Bonds are payable solely from and secured by a pledge of Net Revenues

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to notes issued Fora Financial Asset Securitization 2024 LLC (the “Issuer”). The Issuer will issue five classes of Notes (collectively, the “Notes” or “Series 2024-1 Notes”) Series 2024-1 Notes totaling $127 million. The FFAS 2024-1 transaction is the third securitization for the Company. Fora Financial LLC founded in 2008, provides financing to small and medium-sized business through the use of proprietary risk scoring models, transac

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of CICA Life Insurance Company of America (CICA). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect CICA’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). The strong balance sheet strengt

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #healthtech--Prana Thoracic, a Houston-based medtech startup, founded with a vision to transform lung cancer intervention, proudly announces the successful final closing of its Series A extension round. The company initially raised $3M, received a non-dilutive grant of $3M, and has now closed on an additional $3M in oversubscribed funding. This marks a significant milestone in its journey to advance precision surgical solutions. Prana Thoracic's Series A extension round was oversub

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that Deanna Strable, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the KBW Insurance Conference on Thursday, September 5, 2024, beginning at approximately 3:05 p.m. Eastern Time. Strable will participate in a question-and-answer session covering a variety of industry and company specific topics. The fireside chat will be available live at principal.com/inves

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Thoughtworks Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWKS) to affiliates of its majority shareholder, Apax Partners LLP, for $4.40 per share in cash is fair to minority shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages Thoughtworks shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TDF) today announced a total distribution of $0.1155, comprised of net investment income of $0.1155 per share, short-term capital gains of $0.0000 per share and long-term capital gains of $0.0000 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024). Franklin Resources, Inc. is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Fran

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FRANKLIN LIMITED DURATION INCOME TRUST [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to which the Fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders at the fixed rate of $0.0615 per sh

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to which the Fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders at the fixed rate of $0.0475 per share.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Indivior PLC (INDV) Investors

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #adstorm--AdStorm, a new political advertising platform launching today, lets anyone place a political ad on TV in the market of their choice.

LONG GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #independentsalesorganizations--Swoop Finance (https://swoopfinancing.com/) and Enable (www.enablefinancing.com) announced a strategic partnership to provide white-label financing solutions for Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs). This collaboration aims to help ISOs enhance their service offerings in response to growing consumer demand for flexible payment options. Enable's white-label point-of-sale financing platform, now available through Swoop Finance's partner network, allows ISOs to

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daversa Partners announces a significant achievement, securing wins in PR Daily’s Social Media & Digital Awards for Content Marketing and the Content Marketing Awards for the Article or Series category. This recognition underscores Daversa Partners’ exceptional ability to captivate audiences and lead in social media and digital communications. PR Daily’s awards celebrate organizations and individuals who excel in driving online engagement and achieving remarkable

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of PetIQ, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETQ) to Bansk Group for $31.00 per share in cash is fair to PetIQ shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages PetIQ shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns whether PetIQ and its board of directo

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CreditCards--Credit card interest rates can vary widely and change frequently. Being aware of what determines interest rates and how they can be managed helps ensure costs don’t climb out of control and credit scores don’t suffer. “Knowing interest basics helps people make informed choices about their finances,” said Amy Robbins, associate director of operations with Take Charge America, a nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency. “Credit card interest rates aren’t et

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BlueRidge--Federman & Sherwood Investigates Blue Ridge Rural Water Company, Inc. for Data Breach

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024 (Ex-Dividend Date: August 19, 2024). The Fund’s primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions ma

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from positive and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company (FWCI) (Clearwater, FL). The Credit Rating (ratings) reflect FWCI’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The revised outlo