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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wealth Advisor Growth Network (WAGN) announced the sale of Elk River Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor (RIA) it helped launch in 2020, to AlphaCore Wealth, a firm backed by Constellation Wealth Capital. Elk River began when a team of advisors left the Bank of Oklahoma and embraced independence. Initially, the firm managed approximately $360 million in assets under management (AUM); with WAGN’s support, it grew to more than $1 billion. “Elk

BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merchants Insurance Group is proud to announce that President and Chief Executive Officer Charles E. Makey III has received the 2026 Chair’s Distinguished Service Award from the New York Insurance Association (NYIA). Presented during NYIA’s Annual Conference, held May 27-29 at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, New York, the Chair’s Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals whose leadership, service, and contributions have made a lasting impact on bo

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading AI-native skills management platform, today released the Skillsoft Workforce Readiness Report: AI Edition. The findings show that while AI is now embedded in nearly every workplace, most employees are not prepared to use it effectively. Although 86% of employees surveyed use AI tools at work, only 24% feel fully equipped with the skills required to use them effectively and drive results. At the same time, 77% of leaders believe their or

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a time when speculative financial products and get‑rich‑quick schemes are increasingly available to young people, Charles Schwab Foundation today announced a $2.85 million, multi‑year expansion of its partnership with SIFMA Foundation to broaden access to high‑quality, credible investing education for students nationwide. The expanded investment builds on a nearly decade‑long partnership between Charles Schwab Foundation and SIFMA Foundation and advances a s

TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that two of its staffing brands, PeopleReady and Staff Management | SMX, have been recognized on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms. The recognition reflects the strength of TrueBlue’s differentiated staffing capabilities across on-demand, skilled, and comprehensive workforce management solutions. TrueBlue was recognized through the strong perf

PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The rise of AI has created new ways to buy and sell goods and services. Now it’s requiring a new class of payments. Mastercard envisions a future where businesses create services for AI agents to buy and use. Operating at machine speed, these agents could transact with each other continuously at high velocity, executing chains of transactions, including microtransactions. This shift could unlock a massive new wave of innovation, business models and economic acti

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) today reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $153.1 billion and other fee earning assets of $1.7 billion for total client assets of $154.8 billion as of May 31, 2026. The change in AUM from April 30, 2026 reflects net outflows in intermediary sold managed accounts, open-end funds, and institutional accounts, partially offset by market performance and positive net flows in tender offer funds and wealth

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO) (“BitGo” or “Company”), the digital asset infrastructure company, today announced that it has been named to the 2026 Fortune 500, debuting at No. 273 with $16.2 billion in 2025 revenue. The recognition comes in BitGo’s first year as a public company, following its January 2026 listing on the New York Stock Exchange as the first digital asset company to go public this year. It also follows the December 2025 final approval from the Offi

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heartwood Partners and Kainos Capital announced today that Kainos has acquired Patten Seed Holdings, LLC (dba “Super-Sod,” or the “Company”) from Heartwood Partners III, LP (“Fund III”) and affiliates. Super-Sod is an innovative provider of sod, seed, soil, and other landscaping solutions across the southern United States through a vertically integrated network of farms, retail stores, and an eCommerce platform. The Company’s omnichannel approach and reputation for prod

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CheckedUp, the leading specialty point of care education platform, today announced it has received accreditation from the Media Rating Council (MRC) for its ad delivery reporting methodology related to TV Video Ad Plays and Explorer Waiting Room TV Engagement across its point of care network. The accreditation follows an audit conducted by an independent CPA firm engaged by MRC and affirms CheckedUp’s adherence to MRC’s rigorous standards for transparency, accuracy, a

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Catchment Capital (“Catchment”), a private equity firm focused on transforming middle market industrials businesses, announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Isolatek International (“Isolatek”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive fireproofing technologies, from SK Capital, a private investment firm focused on the material sciences, specialty ingredients, and life sciences sectors. “We are excited to officially welcome I

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--90 Days with Toast IQ: How Restaurant Operators Are Using Toast IQ to Find Time, Protect Margins, and Grow

WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stephano Slack, a premier accounting and advisory firm, today announced a strategic growth investment from funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners (“MDP”), a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago, with additional participation from co-investor Norlantic Capital. The partnership will accelerate Stephano Slack’s strategic plan and support its long-term vision of investing in talent, embracing innovation, and creating opportunities for clients and

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NYSE: PNFP) will release second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after market close. President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Blair and Chief Financial Officer Jamie Gregory will also host a live webcast on Thursday, July 23, at 8 a.m. ET to review financial results, the business outlook for the firm and other matters. The second quarter 2026 earnings release will be available on Pinnacle's investor relat

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CapitalSquare--Capital Square, a leading sponsor of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer and manager of housing communities nationwide, has completed Livano Knoxville, a 348-unit, Class A multifamily community located in a qualified opportunity zone in Knoxville, Tennessee. Capital Square partnered with LIV Development as co-developer. Livano Knoxville received its certificate of occupancy in October 2025, following the completion of the first of th

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sigmatron International (“Sigmatron”), a leading electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider delivering advanced manufacturing and design solutions across a diverse range of end-markets, today announced the appointment of Jim Kircher as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 11, 2026.  Kircher brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in contract manufacturing and product design, with a proven track record of driving growth and o

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Opensignal Subscriber Analytics is now available globally, giving telecom operators competitive subscriber switching and market share data worldwide.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Israel divestment could put New York City taxpayers at risk for more than $37 billion over a decade, according to a new report released today by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and its affiliate, JLens, examining the potential impact of BDS-aligned investment restrictions on the city's pension funds. The report, titled “The Impact of Israel Divestment on the New York City Pension Funds: Estimating BDS’s Financial Toll on New York City Employees, Retirees and Benefici

COLOGNE, Germany & AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #B2B--DEUTZ AG has selected Zilliant, the leader in pricing lifecycle management, to modernize pricing and opportunity management across its Service business. Zilliant will help DEUTZ teams provide fair, market-relevant pricing at the point of decision. It will also help teams identify the next best service action earlier, from parts needs to customer re-engagement. The project supports DEUTZ’s public 2030 targets: €4 billion revenue, 10% adjusted EB

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F2, the compounding intelligence platform for private markets, today announced that it has raised $24 million in total equity capital including a $14 million seed round led by HighlandX, with participation from existing investors Left Lane Capital, NFX, Y Combinator, and Torch Capital. The new financing will be invested to scale customized deployments of agentic workflows across leading private credit funds and commercial banks, with F2 already serving customers inclu