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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, has expanded its technology leadership team with recent additions, including Salman Taherian as head of AI, Tom Coulis as head of transformation and Justin Corona as chief technology officer (CTO). These leaders play critical roles in accelerating Grant Thornton’s technology modernization efforts, embedding AI across the firm and helping cl

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FinTurk, an AI-first CRM built specifically for financial advisors, today announced the launch of FormFiller™ and CashSweep™, two new workflow automation tools designed to simplify client paperwork and cash management for registered investment advisors (RIAs). Built directly on FinTurk’s native artificial intelligence (AI) platform, the new capabilities automate two of advisors’ most time-consuming operational tasks to help firms reduce administrative burden and improve

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PNFP--Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) added 74 experienced revenue-producing team members during the second quarter of 2026, bringing its year-to-date total to 124 against a goal of 225-250 for the year. This success is another milestone as the firm continues to execute its long-standing growth strategy following its merger with Synovus Financial Corp. in January. These new team members average approximately 20 years of financial services experience and are nearly e

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bank today announced a new $250,000 partnership with national nonprofit GENYOUth, in collaboration with the National Football League, to expand access to flag football for youth across the country, helping more students experience the confidence, teamwork and lifelong wellness benefits that come from participating in sports. GENYOUth is a leading youth wellness powerhouse dedicated to helping schoolchildren thrive by living well-nourished and physically active

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Core Spaces (“Core”), a vertically integrated real estate investment manager, developer and operator, today announced the closing of a four-property portfolio of purpose-built student housing communities totaling more than $300 million in value. The portfolio is being acquired by Core University Living Real Estate Income Trust (“CUL REIT”), a perpetual life non-listed REIT focused on stabilized student housing investments. The portfolio consists of more than 2,000 beds

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) announced today unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. Financial Highlights: Second quarter net income of $102.2 million Second quarter net interest income of $147.7 million Declared a second quarter dividend on activity stock at 9.75% annualized Declared a second quarter dividend on membership stock at 5.50% annualized Credit Product Balances: Advances at $77.7 billio

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 Anthony "Tony" Hale to its Geopolitical Intelligence Group. The Academy GIG consists of 44 US and UK Admirals & Generals, former NASA Astronauts, and former CIA/FBI Leadership. Academy has been advising clients for over a decade and is the preeminent Advisory on geostrategic risk to the markets. Lieutenant General Anthony

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Balance, the financial infrastructure for physical B2B trade, today announced that it has been named to CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies list in the Payments category for the second year running. The recognition follows a period of rapid growth for Balance, as the company continues to expand its enterprise footprint. Produced by CNBC and Statista, the annual ranking is based on an in-depth analysis of more than 2,000 eligible fintech companies. Companies were asse

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leon Financial Network, a subsidiary of Leon Capital Group (“Leon” or “the Company”), a diversified holding company with operating subsidiaries in real estate, healthcare, and financial services, today announced it will provide growth capital to Tocqueville Asset Management (“Tocqueville”), a $10.2 billion independent RIA based in New York City. Leon Financial Network’s capital and value-add capabilities will allow Tocqueville to generate long-term enterprise value. Bui

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PitchBook, the leading private capital market intelligence platform, today announced it will co-host a live recording of Madrona’s Founded & Funded podcast during the fourth annual Seattle Tech Week. The conversation will feature PitchBook Executive Vice President of Research & Market Intelligence Nizar Tarhuni and Madrona Partner Sabrina Albert. The event brings together two homegrown Seattle institutions, underscoring the region's continued momentum in tech a

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognitive Credit announces the launch of its Claude Connector, enabling direct access to Cognitive Credit’s data directly in Claude.

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #advisortech--RISR, a business owner engagement platform for financial advisors, announced an expanded relationship with Osaic.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Together, Thryv and Breesy AI allow franchises to capture more leads, convert more jobs, and clearly understand what is driving their revenue.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY EARNINGS OF $16.2 MILLION

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DISCO (NYSE: LAW), a creator of industry-leading litigation technology, today announced that former Meta, longtime information security senior executive and public-company board member Andre Mintz has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective July 21, 2026.“Andre brings to DISCO a wealth of valuable data security experience earned in some of the largest and most challenging risk environments in the world,” said Chairman of the Board Scott Hill. “Informat

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crux, a benefits operating system that connects employers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and benefit solution providers, today announced a collaboration with global healthcare company Novo Nordisk to expand affordable and simplified access to authentic anti-obesity medications (AOMs) like Wegovy® for employer health plans across the United States. Through an alternative pharmacy benefit structure, the agreement will allow Crux to deliver a dedicated carve-out solut

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Legal Advocates for Safe Science & Technology (LASST) and a coalition spanning civil society organizations, child safety advocates, entertainment industry trade associations, AI law and policy groups, and First Amendment scholars filed an amicus brief yesterday defending California's AI Training Data Transparency Act, also known as AB 2013, now before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in xAI v. Bonta. At the heart of the case is the question: does California’s ru

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expensify, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXFY), the easiest way to manage expenses, corporate cards, and travel, today announced that the company’s Q2 2026 financial results will be released after market close on Thursday, August 6th, 2026. Expensify will host a call to discuss its Q2 2026 results on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET. The link to the call will be available that day on the company’s Investor Relations website at investors.expensify.com. Prior to the

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (“PSG”), an EPIC company, today released its 2026 Artemetrx® State of Specialty Spend and Trend Report, sponsored by CenterWell Pharmacy®, highlighting continued growth in specialty drug spend, claim utilization as the primary driver of trend, and the market shifting in response to biosimilars. Now in its tenth year, PSG’s annual research analyzes real-world pharmacy and medical claims data to track trends in specialty drug spend and util

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sleepypod®, a pioneer in crash-tested pet travel safety products, today announces a comprehensive rebrand signaling a new chapter for the brand. This new chapter is rooted in one singular mission – “Protecting What Matters.” Launching with a newly designed website, Sleepypod will offer enhanced safety education, more product-testing insights, and a deep history of real-world accounts from car crash survivors protected by Sleepypod pet safety restraints. As an industry p