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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of the U.S. property/casualty (P/C) subsidiaries of Assurant, Inc. (Assurant) (headquartered in Atlanta, GA) [NYSE: AIZ]. These companies are collectively referred to as Assurant P&C Group (Assurant P&C). At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent), all associated Long-Term Is

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. The dividend will be paid on October 30, 2026, to common stockholders of record on October 5, 2026. MFA Financial, Inc. is a leading specialty finance company that invests in residential mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities and other real estate assets. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Lima

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) plans to host a live audio webcast of its earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on Friday, October 23, 2026, to discuss the company’s third-quarter 2026 financial results. The webcast will be accessible to the general public through the American Express Investor Relations website at https://ir.americanexpress.com/. The financial results and presentation materials are scheduled to be released and posted on the website at approx

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA, ASX:AAI) (“Alcoa”) announced today the closing of the offering of $2,600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes (the “notes”), consisting of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2034 issued by Alumina Pty Ltd (ABN 85 004 820 419) (“Alumina”) and $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.875% senior notes due 2036 issued by Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. (together with Alumina, the “Issuers”).

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #assetmanagement--Northern Trust will webcast its third quarter earnings conference call live on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) today announced it will increase its monthly distribution from $0.18 per share to $0.21 per share, an increase of 17% or $0.03 per share, effective with the October distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date AIO $0.21 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 AIO $0.21 November 12, 2026 November 27, 2026 This increase is part of the Fund’s ongoing efforts to

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 149 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: September 24, 2026 Record Date: September 24, 2026 Payable Date: September 30, 2026 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS   First Trust

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) today announced it will increase its monthly distribution from $0.18 per share to $0.215 per share, an increase of 19% or $0.035 per share, effective with the October distribution: Ticker Amount of Distribution Ex-Date/Record Date Payable Date ACV $0.215 October 13, 2026 October 29, 2026 ACV $0.215 November 12, 2026 November 27, 2026 This increase is part of the Fund’s ongoing efforts to enhance share

WELLINGTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equus Growth Advisors today marks the one-year anniversary of its strategic merger with Sidecar Group, celebrating a year of significant growth as an end-to-end healthcare advisory firm. The merger joined two industry leaders into a single platform built around two primary pillars: strategic advisory for revenue growth paired with mergers and acquisitions advisory. The combination uniquely positions Equus to serve healthcare organizations and their executive s

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of WellPoint Insurance Services, Inc. (WISI) (Honolulu, HI). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn these ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.The ratings reflect WISI’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as a

AUBURN, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recur360 today announced its new integration with Xero, giving businesses a seamless, two-way connection between accounts receivable operations and their accounting workflows. The new integration gives Recur360 customers using Xero a two-way connection that automatically synchronizes invoices, customer records, payment information and financial data between the two platforms. Businesses using the integration can reduce manual accounting work, improve accuracy and

JENKS, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #gatewaymortgage--Gateway Mortgage, a division of Gateway First Bank, is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of National Mortgage Professional’s Most Loved Mortgage Employers. This prestigious recognition highlights mortgage organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures and prioritize the success, well-being, and engagement of their employees. The honor reflects Gateway Mortgage’s commitment to creating a people-first culture where employees are empowered to

MIAMI & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alpaca Real Estate (“ARE”) and Phoenix Realty Group (“PRG”) announced today that a joint venture between the firms has acquired Bay Pointe, a 269-unit, seven-story multifamily community in Miami’s South Kendall submarket. The 2024-vintage property is located adjacent to Palmetto Bay with direct access to U.S.-1 / South Dixie Highway and Florida’s Turnpike. Bay Pointe offers modern residences and a full amenity package, including a resort-style pool, 24-hour fi

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions, today announced continued progress for the Insperity HRScale™ solution, extending the reach of Workday technology by combining it with Insperity’s full-service professional employer organization (PEO) offering for rapidly growing and midsized businesses. Since becoming generally available earlier this year, early adopter clients have experienced the benefits of Insper

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Factors.ai today released findings from its report, From Benchmarks to Blueprints: The LinkedIn Revenue Engine for B2B.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anchorage Capital Advisors, L.P. (“Anchorage”) today announced that it has acquired 11 U.S.-based collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) management contracts currently managed by ORIX Advisers, LLC (“ORIX Advisers”), a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX USA”), under the brand name of Signal Peak Capital Management (“Signal Peak”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Collectively, the vehicles represent approximately $4.7 billion in CLO AUM. Anchorage’s

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) resulting from allegations that Fluence Energy may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.So What: If you purchased Fluence Energy securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $HONA #Aerospace--Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP informs investors that a class action was filed on behalf of open market purchasers of Honeywell Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ: HONA) common stock between June 29, 2026 and September 1, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Honeywell Aerospace manufactures and supplies aircraft components, avionics, engines, and systems for various markets.The complaint alleges that Honeywell Aerospace misled investors regarding its business prospects.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz continues its investigation of Endava plc (“Endava” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DAVA) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON ENDAVA PLC (DAVA) CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING A CLAIM TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS.What Is The Investigation About?On September 21, 2026, Endava announced its CFO Mark Thurston was placed on administrative

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--800.com today launched a Calendly integration that lets 800 AI Agents, the company’s AI receptionist, book appointments while the caller is still on the phone. The integration is available on all 800.com plans with 800 AI Agents enabled and is built for any business who loses bookings, jobs or appointments to missed and after-hours calls.Voicemail leaves callers waiting for a callback, and many won’t wait. With Calendly connected, an 800 AI Agent offers open times and