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Willdan to Implement $330M Program for Nation’s Largest Municipal Utility
ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WLDN--Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the nation’s largest municipal utility, has awarded Willdan a $330-million contract to manage and implement the Commercial Direct Install Program. Under this five-year contract, Willdan will provide turnkey energy efficiency, water conservation, and electrification retrofit services to eligible businesses, municipal facilities, and select K-12 schools. The Com
Sarah Mouser Joins Verdence Capital Advisors as Managing Director of Financial Planning
HUNT VALLEY, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verdence Capital Advisors hires Sarah Mouser as Managing Director of Financial Planning
State Street Global Advisors Expands Access to Bridgewater Associates’ All Weather Asset Allocation Approach
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), announced today in partnership with Bridgewater Associates, the launch of the SPDR® Bridgewater® All Weather® ETF (ALLW), an actively managed, diversified global multi-asset allocation ETF with an investment approach designed with the goal of generating consistent returns across different economic environments. The SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF leverages Bridgewater’s
Tune Out the Noise: New Film Directed by Errol Morris Debuts on YouTube
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris turns his lens to a cast of upstarts who transformed investing in his new documentary Tune Out the Noise.
MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend Increase to $0.36 per Share
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock, an increase from the prior quarter’s dividend of $0.35 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 30, 2025, to common stockholders of record on March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to announce an increase in our common stock dividend,” said Craig L. Knutson, Chief Executive Officer of MFA. “The increase reflects o
Teradyne Announces Succession Plan for Semiconductor Test Division
NORTH READING, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: TER) today announced that Shannon Poulin has joined Teradyne to succeed Rick Burns as President of the Semiconductor Test Division in Q2 2025. Mr. Burns plans to retire on June 1, 2025. With over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Mr. Poulin has a proven track record of inspiring and leading teams. Most recently, he was the COO at Altera, formerly a part of Intel. Prior to Altera, Mr. Poulin spent 22 years at Intel w
AmTrust Title Insurance Company Appoints Industry Leader James Gosdin
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AmTrust Title Insurance Company (AmTrust Title), a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., today announced the expansion of its presence in Texas with the appointment of industry leader James Gosdin as Head of Direct Underwriting. Gosdin previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company and has underwritten title insurance transactions across the United States, including reinsurance and int
Buckingham Companies (Buckingham) Welcomes Industry Veteran W. Jeffrey Beckham as Chief Investment Officer
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Buckingham is pleased to announce the addition of W. Jeffrey Beckham as Chief Investment Officer to its executive team.
Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fairway Capital Management (“Fairway”) announced today that Fairway Private Equity & Venture Capital Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) increased in Net Asset Value by 1.77% in the quarter ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Fund returned 11.57%. For the two and three-year periods ended December 31, 2024, the Fund returned 12.72% and 6.31% respectively. Since its December 29, 2021 inception date, the Fund has an annualized return of 6.30
The New York Stock Exchange Awarded Highest Honor by the Medal of Honor Foundation
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, accepted the Circle of Honor Award from the Medal of Honor Foundation, which together with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, comprise the official society for all living recipients of the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military award for valor. "The NYSE’s dedication to our nation’s heroes is more than symbolic - it’s
Regula Increases Its Global User Base by 52% Amid Rising Identity Verification Demands
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #identity--Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions, is now providing advanced IDV software technologies to 152 million online users worldwide. This new milestone marks an impressive growth of 52% compared to the previous year. Among the main drivers of wider IDV adoption, Regula points out the rising need for advanced anti-fraud solutions, regulatory shifts, and digital transformation initiatives. The increasing adoption of Reg
MarketAxess Announces Trading Volume Statistics for February 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTX), the operator of a leading electronic trading platform for fixed-income securities, today announced trading volume and preliminary variable transaction fees per million (“FPM”) for February 2025.1 Chris Concannon, CEO of MarketAxess, commented: “While we are not satisfied with our February performance in U.S. credit, we are seeing the benefit of the enhancements we have made to our portfolio trading solution, and the launch of
SK Capital Partners Acquires Physical Properties Testers (“PPT”) Group Limited From Battery Ventures
HALIFAX, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SK Capital Partners Acquires Physical Properties Testers (“PPT”) Group Limited From Battery Ventures
SWKS INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The suit alleges defendants issued false statements concerning Skyworks business and prospects, resulting in its stock trading at inflated prices.
State Street Onboards River Global to its Transfer Agency Service Supported by ZILO™
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) today announced the successful onboarding of River Global as a client of its newly launched transfer agency service in the UK, supported by ZILO™, a FinTech specialising in global asset and wealth management software. State Street participated in ZILO’s Series A fundraising round in January 2024, a decision driven by State Street’s focus on addressing the need for modern digital solutions to improve cost effectiveness and operational
AlTi Tiedemann Global Expands European Presence and enters Germany with Acquisition of Kontora
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AlTi Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI) (“AlTi” or “AlTi Tiedemann Global”), a leading independent global wealth manager with over $77 billion in combined assets, announces the acquisition of Kontora Family Office GmbH (“Kontora”). Kontora is a multi-family office and asset management company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany focused on UHNW families, entrepreneurs and select institutions. The firm has assets under management (“AUM”) of approximately Є14 billion. The acquisi
Slate Asset Management Completes More Than €420 Million of Essential Real Estate Acquisitions in Germany Year to Date
FRANKFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Slate Asset Management (“Slate” or the “Firm”), a global investor and manager focused on essential real estate and infrastructure assets, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of 45 grocery properties located in Germany, which are collectively valued at over €420 million. Slate acquired the properties in four individual portfolio transactions, which are expected to close in the first quarter of 2025 subject to standard closing conditions. The
Venture Capital Exits Increased for Female-Founded Companies in 2024, New PitchBook Report Shows
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PitchBook, the premier data provider for the private and public equity markets, has released its annual US and European All In reports on female founders in the venture capital (VC) ecosystem. These reports examine how female founders and investors are performing within the broader VC industry and take a closer look at investments across stages and geographical regions, exit activity, industry trends, unicorn companies, and more. The US report is published with support
The Bancorp, Inc. Under Investigation After It Inappropriately Filed Annual Report; Investors Urged to Contact Award-Winning Firm, Gibbs Law Group LLP
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $TBBK #TBBK--Gibbs Law Group is investigating The Bancorp Inc. (TBBK) for potential securities law violations. Investors are urged to contact our team.
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages AppLovin Corporation (APP) Investors 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 AppLovin Corporation (“AppLovin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: APP) securities between May 10, 2023 and February 25, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). AppLovin investors have until May 5, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN APPLOVIN CORPORATION (APP), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO