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WP Engine’s 2025 Website Traffic Trends Report Shows Bot-Heavy Traffic and Growing Performance Gaps

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #wpengine--WP Engine, a global web enablement company providing premium products and solutions for websites built on WordPress®¹, today released its 2025 Website Traffic Trends Report. The report analyzes proprietary first-party data and metrics from Google CrUX (Chrome User Experience Report) and Cloudflare Bot Management spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. “The shape of the web is evolving rapidly. The industry is underestimating the speed a

Teikametrics Announces Artificial Retail Intelligence (ARI): An AI-Powered Tool Designed to Drive Cross-Marketplace Success

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Teikametrics, the leading AI-powered marketplace optimization platform, today announced a new patent-pending AI system called Artificial Retail Intelligence (ARI) — a proprietary engine designed to boost seller success on Walmart, Amazon, and TikTok as AI increases content volume and intensifies the fight for attention. Retailers are combating algorithmic battles they can’t see, as consumer behavior fluctuates and pricing volatility and regulations on platforms constant

Kathmere Partners with Merchant to Further Strengthen Durability and Long-Term Vision

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Kathmere--Merchant, a global operating company providing growth capital and strategic resources to independent financial services firms, today announced its partnership with Kathmere Capital Management, a fast-growing independent advisory firm based outside Philadelphia. The collaboration underscores both firms’ commitment to building durable, client-focused businesses. Kathmere managed approximately $1.8 billion in assets when it first partnered with Merchant in 2024 and is on

Achievers Reveals the Top 15 Reward Redemptions of 2025

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Achievers, the world’s most utilized recognition and reward software, announced today the top 15 rewards that Achievers customers redeemed through its marketplace in 2025. With the holiday season approaching, employees around the world are celebrating success this year with products and experiences they have earned through year-round recognition in the Achievers platform. Rather than traditional presents from a boss, these rewards are redeemed directly through the Achi

Stryten Energy Named a 2026 Military Friendly Employer

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stryten Energy has been named a 2026 Silver Military Friendly® Employer in the annual list from militaryfriendly.com, which recognizes companies that create sustainable and meaningful career paths, community outreach, brand enthusiasm and enduring partnerships that benefit the military community. Stryten Energy hires military members across every level of the company, from the plant floor to the executive management team, with many having progressed through the

BitGo Adds Support for Lightning Network from Custody, Unlocking Faster, Cheaper, and Scalable Bitcoin Payments

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BitGo, the digital asset infrastructure company, today announced the integration of the Bitcoin Lightning Network directly from its qualified custody platform. As one of the first solutions to enable Lightning access directly from qualified custody, this expansion builds on BitGo’s existing Lightning Network offering. The service delivers institutions a simplified, secure, and robust way to leverage Lightning’s speed, efficiency, and privacy for payments. Integrated I

SOLVD Health’s Pharmacogenomics Test Receives New York State Department of Health Approval

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SOLVD Health, a patient intelligence company pioneering precision medicine through advanced genetics and AI-driven insights, announced today that its pharmacogenomics (PGx) test PreScript™ has received approval from the New York State Department of Health’s Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP). This milestone enables SOLVD Health to offer its PGx testing services to healthcare providers and patients across New York State, one of the most rigorously regulated

BlackRock Announces Shareholder Approval of Certain Municipal CEF Reorganizations

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BKN--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today that shareholders of each of the closed-end funds named below (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) have approved the following reorganizations (each, a “Reorganization” and collectively, the “Reorganizations”). Reorganizations of BlackRock MuniYield Fund, Inc. (MYD), BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund II, Inc. (MQT) and BlackRock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. (BKN) with and into BlackRock MuniYie

Megan Hannigan Joins FS Vector as Managing Principal on Government Relations

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FS Vector, a leading strategic consulting firm for companies that are innovating in financial services, is announcing the addition of Megan Hannigan as Managing Principal. In this role, Hannigan will support FS Vector’s clients in developing and executing effective government engagement strategies across Congress, federal agencies, and key policymaking bodies. As a seasoned policy strategist with deep experience in financial services, banking regulation, payments, a

Sculptor Closes CLO XXXVII With $408 Million

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. (“Sculptor” or the “Firm”), a leading global alternative asset manager specializing in opportunistic investing, announced today the closing of Sculptor CLO XXXVII (“Sculptor CLO 37” or “CLO 37”), a $408 million collateral loan obligation (CLO) transaction. With the closing of CLO 37, Sculptor currently manages a global suite of 34 CLOs and CBOs totaling approximately $13 billion across both the US and Europe. Sculptor CLO 37 is backed

DigitalChalk Launches Its Learning Management System (LMS) Availability in AWS Marketplace

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
ASHEVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AWS--DigitalChalk announces its cloud-based Learning Management System is available in AWS Marketplace, to scale workforce and customer training.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026 List

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
MIAMI & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Glazer’s announced that it has received special recognition by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

doxoINSIGHTS Delivers Transparent Bill Cost Comparisons for every City, County and State in the Country

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Managing monthly bills has long been a fragmented and opaque process for consumers. From fluctuating utility rates to varying service costs, households often lack clarity on whether they are paying a fair price compared to neighbors or across regions. This lack of transparency can lead to overpayment, financial stress, and difficulty planning monthly budgets. Recognizing the need for greater clarity, doxo developed doxoINSIGHTS, one of the Six Essentials of doxoBILLS A

Brandon Nussey Takes Chief Financial Officer Role at JAGGAER

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
RESEARCH PARK TRIANGLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAGGAER, a global leader in source-to-pay and supplier collaboration, today announces the appointment of Brandon Nussey to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Nussey will join the Executive Leadership Team contributing to JAGGAER’s vision to drive the convergence of procurement and supply chain management. Nussey combines an operational mindset with extensive experience as he takes leadership of the Finance, Accounting, M&A, and Corporate Developmen

Understand Your Workforce: Join the Free UKG eSymposium on January 28 to Learn and Earn HR and Payroll Recertification Credits

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UKG: What: As organizations face accelerating shifts in employee expectations, global labor demands, and technological transformation, leaders must be equipped to reveal deeper insights about their workforce to drive smarter planning, better operations, and stronger business outcomes. UKG is hosting its complimentary bi-annual UKG eSymposium: Understand Your Workforce on January 28 to help leaders understand what truly drives their frontline teams — empowering ev

Tech CU Selects Upstart for Personal Loans and Auto Refinance Loans

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
SAN JOSE & SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tech CU Selects Upstart for Personal Loans and Auto Refinance Loans

Community West Bancshares and United Security Bancshares to Merge

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC), Fresno, California, parent company of Community West Bank and United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ: UBFO), parent company of United Security Bank, Fresno, California, announced today that they had signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger transaction. Following the merger of United Security Bancshares with and into Community West Bancshares, United Security Ban

Community West Bancshares and United Security Bancshares to Merge

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #cwbc--Community West Bancshares and United Security Bancshares to Merge

Five9 Appoints Amit Mathradas as Next Chief Executive Officer

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Five9, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVN) (“Five9” or the “Company”), provider of the Intelligent CX Platform, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Amit Mathradas as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and a director, effective February 2, 2026. Mr. Mathradas will take on the role from Board Chairman Mike Burkland, whose decision to retire from the CEO position was announced in July. Mr. Burkland will continue to serve on the Boa

Private Practice Platform Tebra Secures $250M to Accelerate AI Innovation

Lastest from Businesswire - Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:22
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIinHealthcare--Tebra closed $250M in financing led by Hildred to deploy AI across clinical documentation, billing automation, and practice marketing.

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