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Metropolitan New York ranks as America’s largest hurricane exposure zone, Cotality report finds
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than 3.27 million New York homes face moderate or greater hurricane wind risk, representing nearly $1.93 trillion in reconstruction cost value (RCV) - the highest concentration in the nation - according to a new report from Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider. This represents only a small fraction of the more than 32.2 million U.S. homes at risk nationwide, accounting for more than $12.26 trillion
Hadron Appoints Liesel Carvajal as Group General Counsel and Ed McGough as Chief Information Officer
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hadron, a modern specialty insurance carrier setting a higher standard in delegated underwriting authority, today announced the appointments of Liesel Carvajal as Group General Counsel and Ed McGough as Chief Information Officer. Three years of deliberate platform-building across its global operations have established Hadron as a carrier built for the long term. These appointments accelerate that trajectory, bringing the legal, regulatory, and technology lead
Applebee’s and Wyndham Rewards Team Up to Bring Free Delivery to Members Nationwide
PASADENA, Calif. & PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applebee’s and Wyndham Rewards® are bringing America's favorite grill + bar directly to hotels nationwide through their industry-first collaboration—now just a few taps away. Beginning today, Wyndham Rewards members who order $15 or more of Applebee’s To Go through the Wyndham Mobile App will receive free delivery straight to their hotel, all while earning Wyndham Rewards points.* With more than 1,100 Applebee’s located within a five-mile ra
Energy Vault Appoints IPP Industry Vet Cory Magnuson as President of Asset Vault, Announces Expansion of Financing Platform to Support Massive Demand in AI Compute Infrastructure Solutions
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $NRGV--Energy Vault (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault” or the “Company”), a global leader in sustainable energy storage and AI compute infrastructure solutions, today announced the appointment of Cory Magnuson as President of Asset Vault, further strengthening the Company’s ability to finance, develop, own and operate large-scale energy and AI infrastructure assets globally. The appointment comes as Energy Vault continues rapidly expanding its Asset Vault platform,
Operation HOPE and Nasdaq Foundation Launch Digital Investor Education Tool to Expand Wealth-Building Access for New Investors
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, the nation’s leading nonprofit financial empowerment organization, today announced the launch of the Investor Mindset Experience in partnership with the Nasdaq Foundation — a free digital education tool designed to equip first-time investors with the knowledge and confidence to begin participating in the financial markets. The Investor Mindset Experience meets users where they are, beginning with a personalized assessment of their financial readiness an
Recheck Launches Certified Credential for Residential Solar Sales Representatives
HANOVER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New industry credential helps installers identify trained, trustworthy sales reps and sets a market-driven standard for residential solar.
NEACH Announces Winners of the 2026 NEACH Excellence Awards
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New England Automated Clearing House (NEACH) today announced the winners of its annual NEACH Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding organizations and individuals advancing the payments ecosystem through leadership, innovation, operational excellence, and community impact. Exclusively run by NEACH, the awards are among the region’s highest distinctions, honoring those shaping the future of financial services. This year’s award recipients include: Big I
Litify Launches AI-Powered Time Capture with Billables AI to Recover Lost Time
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Litify, the AI-native Platform of Action for law firms and legal departments, today announced LitifyAI Time Capture, a new native capability that automatically converts attorney activity into compliant, review-ready time entries. Through a strategic partnership with Billables AI, an AI-powered legal operations platform that eliminates manual time tracking for professional service providers, the solution autonomously identifies and records billable activity in real tim
FIS Launches Enterprise Risk Suite on AWS to Provide Continuous Cloud-Native Delivery
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global financial technology leader FIS® today announced the launch of FIS Enterprise Risk Suite on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Upgrading risk software has always meant disruption and for firms managing risk in real-time, that’s a trade-off they can’t afford. This deployment on AWS reduces this by delivering a cloud-native risk management platform that keeps financial institutions on the latest version of the software, continuously and without operational disr
Aptive Launches Intelligent Pest Control™, Challenging a Century-Old Category with Data-Driven Pest Prediction
PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For more than a hundred years, pest control has worked the same way. Wait for a problem. Treat the problem. Repeat. Today, Aptive is challenging that model. The company is launching Intelligent Pest Control™, a new brand platform built in part on a proprietary data engine that predicts pest activity before it reaches the homeowner, marking the category's first meaningful shift in operating model in decades. At the center of the launch is Aptive's Pest Intelligence
Brand Executives Fear They’re Losing Customers to Rivals With In-App Financial Tools, Galileo Research Finds
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galileo research finds brands are racing to add in-app financial tools as consumers favor easier payments and faster refunds.
Suralink Launches Client Data Vault to Give Audit Clients Permanent Ownership of Engagement History
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suralink, the agentic automation platform for accounting firms and their clients, today announced Client Data Vault, a first-of-its-kind, client-owned archive that preserves audit data within Suralink’s Request List Management platform. Client Data Vault builds on Suralink’s trusted role at the center of audit, tax, and assurance engagements. Today, 43% of accounting firm clients cannot access files submitted during previous engagements, forcing them to recreate
Arketi Group Expands Capabilities and Footprint, Welcomes Braithwaite Communications to Digital Marketing and PR Platform
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #B2BPR--Arketi expands its B2B digital marketing and PR platform as Braithwaite Communications joins to deepen integrated marketing expertise.
BioStar Capital-Backed Amplitude Vascular Systems’ $835M Acquisition by Stryker Reflects Strength of Michigan’s Medtech Ecosystem
CHARLEVOIX, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioStar Capital, a venture capital firm focused on transformative medical technologies, has announced a landmark pre-FDA exit of Amplitude Vascular Systems, Inc. (AVS), a medical technology company that created a next-generation hydraulic intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) platform to treat calcified peripheral arterial disease. Upon acquiring AVS for up to $835 million, Stryker (NYSE:SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, called the deal a milestone in
Wolters Kluwer integrates Libra and Kleos to enable seamless AI-assisted legal workflows
ALPHEN AAN DEN RIJN, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory today announced the integration of Libra, the company’s legal AI workspace, with Kleos, its cloud‑based practice management solution for law firms. The integration is designed to support seamless, end‑to‑end legal workflows, enabling legal professionals to move more easily from research and analysis into day‑to‑day case and matter work, combining practice management with AI‑supported capabilities. It will i
Modern Treasury Launches Global USD Accounts, Enabling Platforms to Serve Users in 90+ Countries
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Modern Treasury today launched Global USD Accounts, enabling platforms to offer named U.S. accounts to eligible individuals and businesses in more than 90 countries. Each account includes unique routing and account numbers and supports collecting, holding, and sending funds across ACH, wire, RTP, FedNow, and stablecoin rails through a single API. Across global platforms, one challenge surfaced repeatedly: businesses and individuals outside the United States often
Sportradar Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Compliance Misrepresentations and 22% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq, at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until July 17, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Sportradar Group AG (NasdaqGS: SRAD) (“Sportradar” or the “Company”), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s Class A ordinary shares between November 7, 2024 and April 21, 202
Blackstone Announces Joint Venture with Google to Create New TPU Cloud
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced a joint venture with Google to create a new U.S.-based company that will offer efficient data center capacity, operations, networking, and Google Cloud's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) as a compute-as-a-service offering. The company will give customers another option to access cloud TPUs in addition to using them through Google Cloud. Google’s TPUs are custom chips purpose-built for AI, and optimized for training and inference of
Exchange Bank Announces Promotion of Mindy Smith to Community Relations Officer
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mindy Smith to Community Relations Officer, recognizing her longstanding commitment to community engagement, customer connection, and purposeful leadership. Mindy joined Exchange Bank in 2015 as a Retail Service Manager, where she quickly realized her passion for driving impact, connection, and growth. In 2021, she transitioned into the Bank’s Marketing Department as a Social Media & Marke
FTC “Junk Fee” Enforcement Actions Raise Questions About Automotive Documentation Fees, Says Thompson & Associates CPAs
ROSWELL, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thompson & Associates CPAs, an accounting and consulting firm with experience involving automotive dealership operations and dealership fee analyses, says recent Federal Trade Commission enforcement actions involving automotive “junk fees” have generated increased discussion regarding dealership documentation fees and whether certain charges may withstand heightened regulatory scrutiny. According to the firm, the issue may ultimately center on whether dealersh
