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Big City Comeback: Homebuyer Competition Is Rising Fastest in the Bay Area, New York
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Eight of the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas saw an increase in the share of homes selling for above their original list price in February, and half of those metros are in the Bay Area or New York. That’s according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. In San Francisco, 57.2% of homes that sold went for more than their original list price, up 7.5 percentage points from a year earlier. That’
Lieutenant General David Bellon Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Lieutenant General David Bellon to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group. Lieutenant General David Bellon retired from the United States Marine Corps in 2024 after 35 years of dedicated service in both its active and reserve components. His career culminated as the Commander of US Marine Corps Forces Reserve and US Marine Corps
Tema Launches the S&P 500 Historical Weight ETF Strategy (DSPY), First S&P 500 Concentration Innovation Since 2003
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tema ETFs (“Tema”) announces the launch of the Tema S&P 500 Historical Weight ETF Strategy (“DSPY”), now trading on NYSE Arca. DSPY seeks to reflect the S&P 500 but adjusts company weightings to match the S&P 500's average concentration level since 1989. S&P 500 concentration levels have reached 50-year highs amidst a prolonged stock-market bull run led by the Magnificent Seven. DSPY is the first innovation addressing S&P 500 concentration since th
Stride Bank Announces Program Partnership with Affirm
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stride Bank, a leader in innovative payment solutions, is announcing a payments program partnership with Affirm.
Michael Munoz Driving Service-First Approach as Account Manager at ARDRI
CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ARDRI--ARDRI, the upcoming leader in intelligent non-QM lending solutions, is proud to spotlight Account Manager Michael Munoz, who brings over two decades of dynamic experience in mortgage lending, loss mitigation, and non-QM financing to the company's fast-growing team. Since joining ARDRI, Munoz has become a key player in shaping the company's service-driven, tech-forward approach to the mortgage industry. Munoz began his career at industry powerhouses Countrywid
Fifth Third Named to Newsweek’s List of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been recognized as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc. “Fifth Third is dedicated to being the One Bank people most value and trust, and this recognition is a reflection of that commitment and the strong relationships our teams have built with our customers,” said Jamie Leonard, chief operating officer at Fifth Third. “We are honored to be recognized as one of the
AdvizorPro Launches TrafficIQ to Give Asset Managers Real-Time Visibility into RIA Interest
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdvizorPro, a leading RIA and financial advisor intelligence platform, today launched TrafficIQ, a new solution that enables firms targeting registered investment advisors to convert anonymous website visitors into actionable sales leads. Purpose-built for firms selling to RIAs, including asset managers, wealthtechs, and more, TrafficIQ is available today and already in use by more than 15 early adopters. TrafficIQ captures firmographic and geographic signals, such as
Magnolia Oil & Gas Schedules Conference Call for First Quarter 2025 Results
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Magnolia Oil & Gas Schedules Conference Call for First Quarter 2025 Results
Angeles Equity Partners Adds Freddie Briggs to Operating Team
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $manda #mergersandacquisitions--Angeles Equity Partners adds Freddie Briggs to operating team to drive portfolio company strategy, transformation, and performance improvement.
TouchBistro 2025 American Diner Trends Report Shows Resilience in Consumer Habits, Signaling Optimism for Restaurants
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--All-in-one POS and restaurant management system, TouchBistro, released its annual 2025 American Diner Trends Report, surveying 1,500 diners across the country. Despite the fact that consumers are paying more to visit and order from restaurants this year – 12.5 per cent more to be exact – the average consumer is increasingly willing to make room in their budget for dining and takeout, resulting in a surprisingly optimistic outlook for the restaurant industry. Taking a
RelPro Named to Inc.’s List of Fastest-Growing Companies in the Northeast for Fourth Straight Year!
SHORT HILLS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BusinessBanking--Inc. Magazine recognized RelPro’s sustained growth in the publication’s 2025 Regional rankings.
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation Completes Acquisition of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic Union Bankshares completes acquisition on Sandy Spring Bancorp
Ellington Credit Completes Conversion to Closed-end Fund
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) (the “Fund”) announced today the completion of its conversion to a Delaware-domiciled closed-end fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Conversion”). In conjunction with the Conversion, the Fund intends to sell its remaining Agency MBS pools, acquire additional corporate collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), and operate as a Regulated Investment Company (“RIC”) under U.S. federal tax law. Th
Lifezone Metals Provides an Operational Update
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LZM #BatteryMetals--Lifezone Metals Limited’s (NYSE: LZM) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Showalter, announces an operational update on recent activities at its Kabanga Nickel Project, located in northwest Tanzania, and its U.S.-based platinum, palladium and rhodium (“PGM”) recycling project. Highlights: New Kabanga staging plan: Following an evaluation of alternative scenarios, the Definitive Feasibility Study base case will include the initial construction of the full-scale 3.4 million
UKG Labor Market Briefing, Today at 10:00 a.m. ET, to Explore Employee Shift Work Trends During Ongoing Period of Uncertainty
LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UKG: Summary: The next UKG Labor Market Briefing will take place today, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET and will explore March’s emerging workforce trends, such as the potential impact of tariffs on the volume of employee shifts being worked at U.S. businesses across a variety of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, food service and hospitality, services and distribution, and st
Credit Benchmark Accelerates Global Growth with Appointment of Mats Ellefsen as Head of Sales
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banking--Credit Benchmark, the leading provider of consensus-based credit risk data and analytics, today announced the appointment of Mats Ellefsen as Head of Sales. Based in London, Mats will lead the company’s global sales strategy and execution, with a mandate to deepen client relationships and accelerate growth across all regions. With over 15 years of experience in sales, account management, and customer success, Mats brings a deep understanding of the financial data landsc
Victory Capital Closes on Transaction to Become Strategic Partner with Amundi
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $VCTR--Victory Capital closes its transaction with Amundi. Expense synergy target raised from $100 million to $110 million, $50 million achieved at closing.
SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) Investors Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud Investigation
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of SoundHound AI, Inc. (“SoundHound” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SOUN) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN SOUNDHOUND AI, INC. (SOUN), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights b
KBRA Assigns AA+ Rating to City of Pflugerville, TX Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 and Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2025; Affirms Ratings for Parity Bonds
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA+ to the City of Pflugerville, TX Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025 and Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2025. KBRA also affirms the long-term rating of AA+ for the City's outstanding Combination Tax and Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation and Limited Tax Bonds. The rating Outlook is Stable. Key Credit Considerations The rating actions reflect the following key credit considerations: Credit
FCPT Announces Sale-Leaseback of Nine Burger King Properties from Ampler Restaurant Group for $19.9 Million
MILL VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of nine Burger King properties for $19.9 million from Ampler Restaurant Group via sale-leaseback. The properties are located in strong retail corridors in Tennessee and are franchisee-operated under long-term, t