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Lazard Asset Management Launches its First Three Active ETFS in the U.S.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Lazard announced the launch of its first three actively managed ETFs in the United States, offering more investors access to compelling, differentiated strategies from Lazard’s specialized investment teams. Each ETF investment strategy is backed by decades of experience, deep independent research and on-the-ground expertise, offering unique opportunities for growth and diversification. “Today marks a historic milestone for Lazard,” said Evan Russo, CEO of Lazar
Kent Lake Comments on Quanterix’s Value Destructive Bridge Financing for Financially Troubled Akoya
RINCON, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kent Lake PR LLC (“Kent Lake”) is a holder of approximately 7.5% of the outstanding common stock of Quanterix Corporation (“Quanterix” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: QTRX). Today, Kent Lake issued a statement related to recent disclosures indicating that Quanterix has officially entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement under which Akoya Biosciences (“Akoya”) (NASDAQ: AKYA) has the ability to sell the Company up to $30 million in convertible notes. Kent Lake
Wipro Limited to Announce Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended March 31, 2025, on April 16, 2025
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. & BANGALORE, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WIPRO #Investors--Wipro will announce results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, after stock market trading hours in India.
Fifth Third Appoints Darren King as Head of Regional Banking
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) announces the appointment of Darren King as executive vice president, head of regional banking, effective immediately. King will report directly to CEO Tim Spence and will join Fifth Third’s Enterprise management team, the Bank’s senior-most governing body. Prior to joining Fifth Third, King spent 24 years at M&T in several leadership roles. Fifth Third’s regional banking model provides a strategic advantage by aligning regional
Alight Marks Onboarding of 200th Pension Risk Transfer Transaction
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT or “Alight”), a leading cloud-based human capital and technology-enabled services provider, announced the successful onboarding of its 200th transaction for Pension Risk Transfer (“PRT”), marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering comprehensive pension administration solutions for the largest organizations. Alight’s PRT solution integrates top-tier, data-driven digital tools, and back-office administration to deli
Blackhawk Network (BHN) Launches New Exclusive Branded Payment Services to Help Brands Build and Fully Capitalize on Their Gift Card Programs
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in branded payment solutions, has launched new Branded Payment Services designed to help brands more efficiently manage and scale their physical and digital gift card programs. Powered by BHN’s expertise and global connections, these configurable bundles integrate key strategic services into cohesive solutions tailored to individual business needs. These offerings encompass end-to-end services available through a sing
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Unaudited Balance Sheet Information as of March 31, 2025
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Schultz Family Foundation Invests More Than $3 Million in AI-Driven Career Navigation Tools
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schultz Family Foundation announced it is investing in a groundbreaking project to train artificial intelligence platforms to provide users with better career discovery and navigation information, tapping into the growing popularity of large language models to close the opportunity gap for young people with limited education and experience. The Foundation is supporting Renaissance Philanthropy with anchor funding to design CareerNet, which will use the development
Altus Capital Partners Together With Centerfield Capital and ALM Management Acquire ALM Positioners, Inc.
WILTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #constructionequipment--Altus Capital Partners, Centerfield Capital Partners, and the Company’s senior leadership team announced today the acquisition of ALM Positioners, Inc. (“ALM” or the “Company”), a provider of automated positioning equipment used by leading manufacturers to hold, rotate, and precisely position workpieces during welding, assembly or other fabrication processes. The Company provides custom-built solutions and has a broad portfolio of branded standard products for th
Apex Fintech Solutions Partners with Google Cloud to Bring Capital Markets Technology into the Modern Era
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apex Fintech Solutions Inc. (“Apex”), an innovation launchpad for the global investment ecosystem, announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the launch of the Apex Ascend investment platform and bring trading, clearing, and custody into the modern era. Through the partnership, Apex will leverage Google Cloud’s suite of cloud computing services that deliver an integrated AI stack, robust infrastructure, and comprehensive tools for dat
Franklin Templeton Announces Distribution Rates for Putnam Closed-End Funds
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Trustees of The Putnam Funds have declared the following distributions. FUND NAME AND DISTRIBUTIONS* EX DATE RECORD DATE PAYMENT DATE Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust (NYSE:PIM) (CUSIP: 746909-10-0) $0.0220 per share 4/7/25 4/17/25 4/30/25 Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust (NYSE:PMM) (CUSIP: 746823-10-3) $0.0238 per share 4/7/25 4/17/25 4/30/25 Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust (NYSE:PMO) (CUSIP: 746922-10-3) $0.0350 p
Navy Federal Unveils New Enhancements, Shifting the Future of Banking Today
VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navy Federal Credit Union, a trusted financial partner for military members and their families, reveals checking account enhancements to make managing finances simpler and more convenient. The suite of checking accounts comes with features to equip members with a personalized banking experience to support their financial journey and spending. Key elements include: the opportunity to build or improve your credit history with Bloom+, from Bloom Credit, a modern cash
ADL and JLens Urge Shareholders to Reject Anti-Israel Shareholder Proposals at General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JLens, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and Fund Sponsor of the JLens 500 Jewish Advocacy U.S. ETF (NYSE: TOV), today calls upon shareholders of two prominent global defense companies to vote AGAINST shareholder proposals that JLens believes were designed to pressure the companies into severing ties with Israel. The companies, General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), are portfolio holdings of TOV, a faith-based ETF that was launche
BUCK Supercharges Creativity with Hammerspace Performance
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--NAB 2025 – Hammerspace, the high-performance data company, today announced that Los Angeles-based creative studio BUCK has selected the Hammerspace high-performance Data Platform to accelerate time-to-deploy new infrastructure and span geographic office locations without disrupting its creative team’s productivity. At the NAB show in booth #SL14416, Hammerspace will be demonstrating how it helps BUCK and other creative and design firms, game development companies, an
NICE Actimize Introduces Xceed AI Agents for Faster, Smarter Fraud and FinCrime Prevention
HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--NICE Actimize, a NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) business, today announced the availability of powerful Xceed AI agents to be embedded into Xceed AI FRAML solutions. Xceed AI agents, operating as partners, continuously learn and adapt to evolving threats while specializing in the critical functional areas within AML, fraud detection, and compliance. The result is a workforce where human analysts and AI collaborate seamlessly, tackling financial crime smarter, faster, and bet
Scienaptic AI and Tristate Collaborative Partner to Bring AI-Driven Lending to Credit Unions
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scienaptic AI, a leader in AI-powered lending, today announced a strategic partnership with Tristate Collaborative, aimed at empowering credit unions across Wisconsin, Montana, and Minnesota with advanced AI-driven underwriting capabilities, enabling more inclusive lending while enhancing automation and improving the member experience. Tristate Collaborative, LLC, formed by The Minnesota Credit Union Network, Montana’s Credit Unions, and the Wisconsin Credit Union Lea
Ancora Sends Letter to U.S. Steel Stockholders Regarding its Slate’s Win-Win Solution to Maximize Value
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ancora Holdings Group, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Ancora” or “we”), a stockholder of United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U.S. Steel” or the “Company”), today announced that it is filing a definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its nomination of nine highly qualified director candidates for election to the Company’s Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for M
Franklin Templeton Announces 19(a) Notices for Closed-End Municipal Funds
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 19(a) monthly distribution notices for Putnam Managed Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: PMM) and Putnam Municipal Opportunities Trust (NYSE: PMO) are now available. These informational notices provide further details on the sources of the funds’ monthly distributions and follow the most recent distribution announcement. The table below provides an estimate of the sources of the Fund’s current distribution and its cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year-to-date. A
Cognyte Announces Agenda for Virtual Analyst and Investor Day on April 8
HERZLIYA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognyte announced the agenda for its virtual Analyst & Investor Day taking place Tuesday, April 8, 2025, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. Provides Update on the Sale of Its Legacy Financial Guarantee Business
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ambac Financial Group Provides Update on the Sale of its Legacy Financial Guarantee Business