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CHICAGO & ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR) and AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) today announced the executive leadership team that will lead the combined company following the closing of the previously announced merger of equals, expected in the second half of 2026. "This leadership team brings unmatched expertise, complementary strengths, and a collective drive to create one of the country’s great real estate companies. We are excited to take the next step

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in branded payments, today released new U.S. findings from its annual global gifting research study showing how consumers are adopting defensive spending behaviors to manage budgets, bolster spending power and navigate continued financial pressures. The research found that the number of consumers planning to purchase gift cards for self-use as part of a spending strategy nearly doubled year over year, rising from 31%

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Auto lenders are losing deals to faster competitors because their systems can't keep up and legacy loan origination platforms are largely to blame. To address this, global financial technology leader FIS® and Fuse, a cloud-native lending solutions provider, have announced a strategic alliance to give auto and equipment lenders across the United States and Canada a next-generation loan and lease origination platform, built to modernize origination and help le

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As rising costs put pressure on household budgets, USAA is expanding a countrywide effort to help military families build financial resilience through a combination of targeted insurance rate reductions, member dividends, safe-driving discounts and banking benefits designed to deliver meaningful financial relief to military families.The actions are part of USAA’s continued focus on helping members navigate cost-of-living pressures and unexpected events—from severe w

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valvoline Instant Oil Change is setting out to redefine the quick oil change category with the launch of “The Ride Wrangler,” a new integrated brand campaign developed in partnership with creative agency 3Headed Monster. At a time when many quick service brands compete on speed, discounts, and pressure tactics, Valvoline Instant Oil Change is positioning itself as the smart choice for drivers looking for trusted expertise and confidence in their vehicle care dec

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Estancia Capital Management (“Estancia”), a specialist private equity firm investing in lower middle-market financial services companies, today announced the successful final closing for its third buyout fund, Estancia Capital Partners Fund III, L.P. and its affiliated investment vehicles (“ECP III”). ECP III secured $367 million in commitments with a target of $350 million. With this closing, Estancia’s regulatory assets under management are a

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlyle will support MAI's growth, including investments in technology and strategic acquisitions, while maintaining the firm’s leadership team.

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walker & Dunlop and Pretium announced today that they have closed their first bridge loan with Walker & Dunlop Affordable Bridge Capital.

MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bending Spoons S.p.A. (“Bending Spoons”), a leading technology company, announces today that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of its ordinary shares. The timing of the offering, number of shares to be offered, and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. Bending Spoons has applied to list its ordinary shares on t

BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, today announced its participation in SuperReturn International 2026, taking place June 8–12 at the InterContinental Berlin. Uniting more than 6,000 senior attendees, including 2,000+ LPs and 3,000 GPs, SuperReturn International is widely recognized as the capital of private capital with the best investment opportunities globally. The video game industry has matured into one of the largest and most resilient segments of the

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Senior Market Sales® (SMS) has acquired Nocatee, Florida-based Stratton & Company.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TWO Challenges UWMC to Submit All-Cash Offer With No Stock Component

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today announced a new Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) capability within NIQ Product Intelligence, extending the ability to create, govern, and activate a single product record across supply chains, digital commerce, and enabling AI-powered shopping environments. The capability is designed to move GDSN participation beyond basic compliance and into measurable business performance at scale. Built

HANOVER, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ciena announces that it intends to offer $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031 in a private offering.

CAYMAN ISLANDS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services, released its monthly metrics for May 2026 on Monday, June 8, 2026. Monthly Metrics Report for May 2026 (Unaudited)   2025 2026 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May (B - in billions)                                   Trading Volume ($B)                                   Spot - BTC 34.6 30.9 43.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twenty One Capital, Inc. (“Twenty One” or “XXI”) today announced the appointment of Paul S. Lalljie as an independent director to its Board of Directors. Lalljie will also serve as a member of the Board’s audit committee. Lalljie is an accomplished executive and board leader with deep experience across finance, technology, cybersecurity, and education technology. He currently serves as a Member of the Supervisory Board and Audit Committee Chair at Bitdefender. He

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Access to commercial bank financing enhances financial flexibility and supports Cresco Labs’ disciplined growth and consolidation strategy.

NEW YORK & BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feature.fm and SonoSuite Partner to Bring Marketing Automation Directly Into White-Label Music Distribution Infrastructure

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BitGo MENA FZE (“BitGo MENA”), a subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO) (“BitGo”), the digital asset infrastructure company, today announced the launch of electronic trading in the Middle East and North African (MENA). With this launch, clients can now access a comprehensive trading solution combining BitGo MENA’s established over-the-counter (OTC) trading offering with institutional-grade electronic execution, all operating unde

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $GRAL #ClassAction--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Grail, Inc. (“Grail” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GRAL) and reminds investors of the August 4, 2026 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 and Georgia. The firm has recover