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KBRA Assigns Rating to MSC Income Fund, Inc.'s $150 Million Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2029
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a rating of BBB- to MSC Income Fund, Inc.'s (NYSE: MSIF or “the company”) $150 million, 6.34% senior unsecured notes due 2029. The rating Outlook is Stable. The proceeds will be used for repayment of existing secured indebtedness. Key Credit Considerations The rating is supported by MSIF’s well diversified $1.3 billion investment portfolio spread among 150 portfolio companies (including equity investments) across 30+ industries as of 4Q25, with ~77% of it
Western Alliance Bank Launches Healthcare Industry Specialization, Led by Industry Veteran Jennifer Hwang
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) today announced the launch of its specialized Healthcare commercial banking team, led by industry executive Jennifer Hwang. Hwang will build and lead a Healthcare banking team that will deliver strategic, integrated financial advice and solutions to clients across subsectors including specialty pharmaceuticals, home health and hospice, medical device, ambulatory surgical centers and providers. Healthcare is the latest addition to Weste
Letting Home Sellers Test the Waters Before Listing Could Boost Housing Supply as Much as 12%
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redfin economists estimate annual housing inventory could increase by 6%-12% in markets where home sellers are given the flexibility to test out pricing strategies via ‘Private Exclusive’ and ‘Coming Soon’ listings (i.e., phased marketing) before formally putting their homes on the market. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. “Every home is unique,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. “That makes it challenging
Deadline Approaching: Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (SLNO) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming May 5, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (“Soleno” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLNO) common stock between March 26, 2025 and November 4, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN SOLENO THERAPEUTICS, INC. (SLNO), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO PARTICIPA
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Nektar Therapeutics (“Nektar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NKTR) securities between February 26, 2025 and December 15, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Nektar investors have until May 5, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS (NKTR), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH T
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages Trip.com Group Limited (TCOM) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Trip.com Group Limited (“Trip.com” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TCOM) securities between April 30, 2024 and January 13, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Trip.com investors have until May 11, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN TRIP.COM GROUP LIMITED (TCOM), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G.
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages monday.com Ltd. (MNDY) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased monday.com Ltd. (“monday.com” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MNDY) common stock between September 17, 2025, to February 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). monday.com investors have until May 11, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN MONDAY.COM LTD. (MNDY), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMIT
AM Best Revises Outlooks to Stable for Amica Mutual Insurance Company and Subsidiaries
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Amica Mutual Insurance Company (Amica Mutual) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Amica Property and Casualty Insurance Company (together known as Amica Mutual Group or Amica). At the same time, AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the
Deadline Approaching: Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (DRVN) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming May 8, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (“Driven Brands” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DRVN) common stock between May 9, 2023 and February 24, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN DRIVEN BRANDS HOLDINGS INC. (DRVN), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO
Rosen Law Firm Urges ODDITY Tech Ltd. (NASDAQ: ODD) Stockholders to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of ODDITY Tech Ltd. (NASDAQ: ODD) between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026. Oddity describes itself as a “consumer technology company that builds digital-first brands for the beauty and wellness industries in the U.S. and internationally” For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2026-MED1 (SEMT 2026-MED1)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 23 classes of mortgage pass-through certificates from Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2026-MED1 (SEMT 2026-MED1). SEMT 2026-MED1 represents the first publicly-rated RMBS backed by loans originated pursuant to Physician or Doctor Loan underwriting programs. These loans, which KBRA generally refers to as Medical Professional Mortgages (MPM), typically originated through specialized prime mortgage programs designed for borrowers in the healthca
A.P. Keaton Scales National Perfect Store Execution for Global Spirits Brands on PINATA’s AI-Powered Platform
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.P. Keaton, a full-service marketing and experiential agency supporting globally recognized spirits portfolios including Campari Group, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Bacardi, and Edrington, is expanding its use of PINATA, the AI-powered operating system for brand execution, to manage and verify retail merchandising programs at national scale. As beverage alcohol brands face increasing pressure to prove ROI on trade investment, the ability to track in-store compliance and ex
KBRA Releases Research – Middle East Conflict: Credit Implications
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases research that explores the potential credit implications of the war in Iran, examining both the near-term implications and the potential ramifications of a prolonged conflict. The most immediate risks stem from the disruption to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, alongside broader operational disruption and security risks in the region. Direct exposure across KBRA-rated transactions is limited, although a prolonged conflict could, over time, weaken ma
Deadline Approaching: Camping World Holdings, Inc. (CWH) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming May 11, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Camping World Holdings, Inc. (“Camping World” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CWH) securities between April 29, 2025 and February 24, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN CAMPING WORLD HOLDINGS, INC. (CWH), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO
Quirch Foods Announces Leadership Transition
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #QuirchFoods--Quirch Foods Announces Leadership Transition
Cerri, Boskovich & Allard: Lawsuit Alleges Sequoia Union High School District Ignored Repeated Warnings of Coach’s Sexual Misconduct
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The law firm of Cerri, Boskovich & Allard has filed a sexual assault lawsuit alleging that Sequoia Union High School District and the Academy of Volleyball, Inc., were negligent in their supervision of volleyball coach Thomas Feng. The complaint alleges that this negligence led to the sexual assault of a Woodside High School student, identified as Jane Doe. The lawsuit asserts that Feng used his position of trust and authority to sexually assault the under
BBWI Deadline: Rosen Law Firm Urges Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) Stockholders with Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) securities between June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Bath & Body Works is a specialty retailer of home fragrance and body care products. For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Allegations: Ros
AM Best Removes From Under Review With Developing Implications and Downgrades Credit Ratings of Banner Life Insurance Company and William Penn Life Insurance Company of New York
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “a+” (Excellent) from “aa-” (Superior) of Banner Life Insurance Company (Frederick, MD) and William Penn Life Insurance Company of New York (New York, NY) collectively referred to as Banner Life Group (Banner). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
Marketers Need to Plan for Tomorrow, Not Next Year, According to SolComms’ 2026 State of Brand Report
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolComms, an award-winning and high-energy public relations agency for startups and scale-ups across healthcare, consumer, and technology, today unveiled The State of Brand 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Attaining Cultural Relevance and Winning Consumers. The trend report is co-authored by SolComms Chief Executive Officer and founder, Bruno Solari, Vice President of Consumer, Kylee Kaetzel, Allison Ellsworth, Co-Founder of Poppi, and Kim Chappell, Chief Brand Office
KBRA Releases Research – Evolving Data Center Landscape: Insights & Implementation Breakfast—KBRA Event Recap
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases a recap of its Evolving Data Center Landscape: Insights & Implementation Breakfast, where structured finance and project finance professionals gathered in New York on March 12 to discuss key trends and developments shaping the data center market. The breakfast, hosted by KBRA, brought together industry leaders from across the digital infrastructure ecosystem for a series of panels offering distinct perspectives. The program opened with a discussion f
