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OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that information regarding the federal income tax treatment of the distributions deemed paid in 2024 on the Company's common and preferred stock has been posted to the Company’s website, at the following links. Common Stock: https://ir.ellingtonfinancial.com/dividends-common-stock Series A Preferred Stock: https://ir.ellingtonfinancial.com/dividends-preferred-stock Series B Preferred Stoc

OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) (the "Company") today announced that information regarding the federal income tax treatment of the distributions deemed paid in 2024 on the Company's common shares has been posted to the Company’s website, at https://www.ellingtoncredit.com/dividend-and-tax-information. The Company operated as a taxable C-Corp throughout all of 2024. About Ellington Credit Company Ellington Credit Company, formerly known as Ellington R

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Eaton Vance closed-end funds listed below released today the estimated sources of their January distributions (each a “Fund”). This press release is issued as required by the Funds’ managed distribution plan (Plan) and an exemptive order received from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Board of Trustees has approved the implementation of the Plan to make monthly, as noted below, cash distributions to common shareholders, stated in terms of a fixed amou

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: February 3, 2025 Record Date: February 3, 2025 Payable Date: February 4, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS     First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IGLD Cboe BZ

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AG Mortgage Investment Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MITT) (the “Company”) announced today the tax treatment of common and preferred stock distributions paid to stockholders. This information is provided to assist stockholders with tax reporting requirements related to distributions of taxable income by the Company. Stockholders should review the 2024 tax statements and/or Form 1099-DIV received from their brokerage firms or other institutions to ensure those statements agree wi

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) announced that it will close the acquisition of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLF) today, effective at 11:59 p.m. As a result of this successful completion, UMB’s asset size will increase to approximately $68 billion (based on assets as of Dec. 31, 2024), expanding its geographic footprint from eight to 13 states. The acquisition also increases UMB’s private wealth management AUM/AUA by 32% and significantly e

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $NVO #NVO--Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Novo Nordisk A/S (“Novo Nordisk” or “the Company”) (NYSE: NVO) and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Novo Nordis

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $EPIX #EPIX--Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against ESSA Pharma Inc. (“ESSA” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: EPIX) and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired ESSA securities

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $CDLX #CDLX--Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Cardlytics, Inc. (“Cardlytics” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: CDLX) and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Cardlytics

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fusion Capital Partners (“Fusion”) announced it has acquired Tavoron, a leader in industrial automation components, systems and services. Headquartered in Eagan, MN, Tavoron specializes in innovative electrical and pneumatic automation components, robotic systems and compressed air technologies. The company’s solutions and services enable customers to automate complex and repetitive tasks to increase efficiency, optimize manufacturing processes, improve pr

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a rating of BBB to Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.'s ("BCSF" or “the company”) $350 million, 5.95% senior unsecured notes due 2030. The rating Outlook is Stable. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and for repayment of existing secured indebtedness. Key Credit Considerations The rating and Stable Outlook are supported by BCSF’s ties to the $51 billion Bain Capital Credit ("BCC") credit platform, including $14 billion dedicated to

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 62 classes of mortgage pass-through certificates from Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust 2025-INV1 (CMLTI 2025-INV1), a residential mortgage-backed securities transaction collateralized by non-owner occupied (NOO) investor properties (71.6%) and second homes (28.4%). The loans were predominantly underwritten to agency guidelines (99.9%). The underlying pool consists of 899 fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) with an aggregate principal balance o

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quarterly dividend announcement

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--Thirteen U.S. property/casualty companies became impaired in 2023, 10 of which were placed into insolvent liquidation, according to an AM Best report. These 13 insurance company impairments identified in the U.S. property/casualty industry in 2023 follow six in 2022. In addition to identifying impairments that occurred in 2023, this Best’s Special Report also includes information on other impairments that occurred from 2000 to 2022 first identified by AM Best thi

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share on the Company's common stock, which compares to the prior dividend of $0.257 as adjusted for the 5% stock dividend that was paid on December 18, 2024. This represents an increase in the quarterly dividend per share of 7% and marks the 57th consecutive year that the Company has increased its regular cash dividend per share. The

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all purchasers of securities of DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) between January 29, 2024 and November 4, 2024. DMC Global describes itself as a “holding company, which engages in the provision of technical products and services in the energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.” For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all purchasers or acquirers of securities, including call options, of Five9, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVN) between June 4, 2024 and August 8, 2024. Five9 describes itself as a company that “provides software for a cloud-based contact center.” For more information, submit a form, email attorney Phillip Kim, or give us a call at 866-767-3653. The Allegations:

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of all purchasers of securities of Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) between January 9, 2024 and March 24, 2024. Aehr describes itself as a company that “provides test solutions for testing, burning-in, and semiconductor devices in wafer level, singulated die, and package part form, and installed systems worldwide.” For more information, submit a form,

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $TIXT #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against TELUS International (Cda) Inc. (“Telus International” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TIXT) and reminds investors of the March 31, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California

COLUMBIA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC Pink: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, today announced that Jill A. Giles was named Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Corporation, effective immediately. The positions were formerly held by Robert E. (“Bobby”) Krimmel who is leaving the bank to pursue another career opportunity. “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Jill Giles to Chief Financial Officer of Fir