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Brown & Brown Releases 2026 Employer Health and Benefits Strategy Survey: Cost Control Takes Center Stage
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cost control takes center stage: Find out more from the results of the annual Brown & Brown Employer Health and Benefits Strategy Survey, 2026.
The Great Skills Merge: Traditional Role Separation Collapse Begins as a 50-50 Balance of Technical and Human Skills Rises in Demand
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a leader in workforce agility solutions, today announced the release of its annual Skills Economy Report, highlighting trends powered by Cornerstone’s labor market intelligence. One key trend in the report included the ‘Great Skills Merge,’ breaking down traditional role separation of “technical jobs” and “people jobs” as AI takes over routine tasks, creates demand for blended roles and redefines corporate workforces with more of
American Beacon Partners Recognized in Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management for Seventh Consecutive Year
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Beacon Partners has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for the seventh consecutive year.
Oblong, Inc. Announces Corporate Name Change to TaoWeave, Inc.
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oblong, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBLG) (the "Company") today announced that it has officially changed its corporate name to TaoWeave, Inc., reflecting its evolution into a digital asset treasury company. In connection with the name change, the Company will change its ticker symbol from "OBLG" to "TWAV" on the Nasdaq, effective Wednesday, December 10, 2025. "This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the business," said Peter Holst, Chief Executive Officer of TaoWeave, Inc. "We
United Flow Technologies Announces Strategic Investment From Berkshire Partners
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFT secures new investment from Berkshire Partners to accelerate growth and strengthen water system solutions nationwide.
Octus Unveils Sky Road Research Management, Uniting Credit Intelligence and Portfolio Management Seamlessly into a Single Platform
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Octus, the essential credit platform for the world’s leading buy-side firms, investment banks, law firms, and advisory firms, today announces the launch of Sky Road Research Management, an integrated enhancement to Sky Road, the portfolio management solution from Octus. The new capability integrates Octus’ award-winning analysis, news alerts, company financials, and document management features directly into the Sky Road portfolio management environment, giving credit
MetLife Investment Management Named a 2025 “Best Place to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments
WHIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #MetLife--MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has been recognized as a “2025 Best Place to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments. This marks the fifth consecutive year on the list for the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET). “This recognition is a testament to the purpose-driven culture we’ve built at MIM—putting people and clients first, fostering inclusion, and celebrating the contributions of our team members,” said Br
Broadhaven Appoints Esther Tian to Serve as President of Firm
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadhaven Capital Partners (“Broadhaven” or the “Firm”), a leading independent investment bank serving the financial services sector, announced today that Esther Tian has been appointed to serve as President of the Firm. “We are excited to announce that Esther Tian will now serve as the President of Broadhaven,” said co-founder Greg Phillips. “Esther has been essential to our success, and this appointment to President reflects her material contributions to the Firm.”
Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. Special Committee Retains Financial Advisor and Independent Legal Counsel
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Priority”) (NASDAQ: PRTH) announced that a committee of independent and disinterested directors of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”) has retained Barclays to act as its financial advisor and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP to act as its independent legal counsel in connection with the Special Committee’s evaluation of the preliminary, non-binding proposal, dated Nove
CFLT Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether the Sale of Confluent, Inc. is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT) to IBM for $31.00 per share is fair to Confluent shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages Confluent shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns whether Confluent and its board of directo
New England Consulting Partners Advises Business Owners to Keep Cash Flow Healthy by Monitoring Supply Chain, Costs and Interest Rates
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CashFlow--All business owners must monitor supply chain interruptions, increasing costs, and fluctuating interest rates, says Tom Desmond, NECP.
The Entrepreneur's Source: 83% of Americans View Business Ownership as a Viable Alternative to Traditional Jobs
SOUTHBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new survey from The Entrepreneur’s Source reveals that many Americans see business ownership as the key to futureproofing their careers.
MarcumAsia affiliate announces the Launch of MBP Global LLP
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marcum Asia CPAs LLP (“MarcumAsia”) affiliate Bernstein & Pinchuk LLP (“BP”) announced its rebranding as MBP Global LLP (“MBP Global) as part of the firm’s strategy to serve clients headquartered outside of Asia Pacific. The firm, which is separately registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and operating for over 40 years, will serve clients who have the majority of their operations and senior leadership outside of Asia. MBP Global and
Cross River Achieves Milestone with $288 Million Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Transaction
FORT LEE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), a New Jersey State chartered FDIC-insured bank and Equal Housing Lender known for its Commercial Banking Group (CBG) and real estate lending platform, has completed a milestone $288 million commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) transaction. The securitization converts a seasoned pool of commercial real estate loans into bonds purchased by a range of institutional investors, broadening Cross River’s funding base and freein
Ascent Hospitality Management Ushers in New Leadership to Shape Its Next Chapter
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascent Hospitality Management CEO Paul Damico is setting a bold course for the next chapter of the family-dining franchisor and its legacy brands, Perkins American Food Co. and Huddle House. Central to this vision is the strategic placement of top-tier talent into pivotal leadership roles, including Jon Gordon as Chief Creative Officer and Jenifer Perrett as Vice President of Marketing for Huddle House, further strengthening brand innovation and growth. Both Perkins an
Empery Digital Announces Update on Share Repurchase Program
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #btc--Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) (the “Company” or “Empery Digital”) today announced an update on its previously authorized share repurchase program. As of December 5, 2025, the Company has repurchased 13,705,746 shares of its common stock under its $150 million share repurchase program, at an average purchase price per share of $6.99, including all fees and commissions. Following these repurchases, approximately $54 million remains available for future repurch
First Eagle Investments Recognized in Pensions & Investments’ “Best Places to Work in Money Management” for Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Eagle Investments (“First Eagle”) is proud to announce that it has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Money Management” for 2025 by Pensions & Investments (“P&I”). First Eagle was recognized in the Major Employers category (500–999 employees) as part of P&I’s 14th annual survey and recognition program to identify the best employers in the investment management industry. “We are honored First Eagle has been recognized as one of the Best Pla
Broadwood Partners: Proxy Advisory Firm Egan-Jones Reaffirms Its Recommendation STAAR Surgical Shareholders Vote “AGAINST” Sale to Alcon
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”) today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Egan-Jones Ratings Company (“Egan-Jones”) has reaffirmed its recommendation that shareholders vote “AGAINST” the proposed acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA) by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC) on the GREEN Proxy Card. Earlier today, the Company announced the completion of the belated, band-aid 30-day go-s
Westwood Financial Raises Additional $145 Million in Capital, Accelerating Long-Term Growth Strategy
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westwood Financial, a 55-year-old leading retail real estate investment firm based in Los Angeles, today announced it has closed on the recast and $145 million upsize to its corporate credit facility, increasing the total facility to $470 million. Building on the 2024 $70 million term loan upsize, the facility has now been further expanded to include an additional $70 million in term loans and a $75 million increase to the revolving credit facility. The expanded fa
WisdomTree Recognized as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for Sixth Consecutive Year
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WisdomTree has been named a 2025 Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments.
