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FB Financial Strengthens Executive Team
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FB Financial Corporation (“FB Financial”) (NYSE: FBK), the parent company of FirstBank and one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the Southeast, announced that Michael Mettee, currently Chief Financial Officer, will be named Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer and that Scott Tansil, currently Chief Operations Officer, will be named Chief Business and Operations Officer. These two strategic executive appointments, effective as of O
Citi Appointed as Depositary Bank for BRBI BR Partners S.A.’s ADR Program
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citi Issuer Services, acting through Citibank, N.A., has been appointed by BRBI BR Partners S.A. (“BRBI”) as depositary bank for its sponsored Level 2 American Depositary Receipt (“ADR”) program. BRBI, through its subsidiaries, is an independent investment bank in Brazil specializing in financial advisory for mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, structured and investment products, private equity, financial restructurings, and wealth management services. The comp
Report From FINRA Board of Governors Meeting – September 2025
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FINRA’s Board of Governors met September 17-18. The Board announced the approval of four rule proposals, approved proposed amendments to FINRA’s pattern day trading rules, and received updates on the FINRA Forward initiative, the Consolidated Audit Trail and FINRA’s cybersecurity program. Rulemaking The Board received a progress update on the FINRA Forward initiatives to improve FINRA’s effectiveness and efficiency in pursuing its mission. As part of the initiative
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm Encourages RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (“RCI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RICK) securities between December 15, 2021 and September 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). RCI investors have until November 20, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU SUFFERED A L
Clutch Report: 62% of Small Businesses Say AI Search Boosts Revenue, Yet Most Still Block Crawlers
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new Clutch survey shows a disconnect: 60% say AI search tools like ChatGPT and Gemini boost revenue, yet most still block the AI crawlers behind them. As AI reshapes how consumers find businesses, small businesses face both opportunity and risk. The Benefits of AI Search Many small businesses benefit from AI-powered search and chatbots, with 44% reporting more leads, 42% more website traffic, and 33% more inquiries. For those struggling with traditional search, AI
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to VTR 2025-STEM
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA announces the assignment of preliminary ratings to six classes of VTR 2025-STEM, a CMBS single-borrower securitization. The collateral for the transaction is a $475.0 million fixed rate, interest-only mortgage loan. The fixed loan has a four-year term and requires monthly interest-only payments based on an assumed interest rate of 5.75%. The loan is secured by the borrower’s fee simple interest in the Drexel Health Science Building and The Assembly properties. Th
Godspeed-Backed BNP Associates Acquires Studdiford Technical Solutions
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNP Associates, Inc. (“BNP” or the “Company”), a leading air transportation, supply chain and logistics design and engineering firm backed by Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed Capital”), today announced the acquisition of Studdiford Technical Solutions, LLC (“STS” or the “Firm”), a consulting firm specializing in airport systems development and transportation security. The acquisition of STS strengthens BNP’s terminal design capabilities and equips it
Pravati Capital Expands Leadership Team with Three Strategic Hires to Support Firm Growth and Litigation Finance Innovation
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AltInvesting--Pravati Capital, a premier litigation finance firm, announced the addition of three accomplished professionals to its leadership team. The new hires underscore the firm’s continued growth and commitment to advancing its proven litigation funding model to produce outsized and uncorrelated returns to investors. Joining Pravati Capital are Kris Kjolberg as Managing Director & Head of Capital Strategy, Glenn Hill as Managing Director and Garrett Dowling, who
Emergent Announces $23M, Launches a Vibe Coding Platform for Small Businesses and Everyday Entrepreneurs, Unlocking Who Can Build and Sell Software
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emergent today announced $23 million in Series A funding to empower more people to build and run businesses simply. The round was led by Lightspeed, with participation from YC, Together, Prosus, and leading AI angels, including Jeff Dean (Google), Devendra Chaplot (Thinking Machines), Siqi Chen (Runway), Srinivasan Venkatachary (Google Deepmind), Prasanna (Rippling), Edo Liberty (Pinecone), and Balaji Srinivasan, and brings Emergent’s total funding to $30 million
Hurricane Capital Appoints Kevin Keyes as Strategic Advisor and Special Advisor to CEO
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hurricane Capital Appoints Kevin Keyes as Strategic Advisor and Special Advisor to CEO
Specialty Printing to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Expanded Windsor Facility
WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Specialty Printing will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 25, to celebrate the expansion of its Windsor facility.
Christopher Paulison to Join U.S. Bank as Kandace Heck Retires
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christopher Paulison to join U.S. Bank as Kandace Heck retires
Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages KBR, Inc. (KBR) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages KBR, Inc. (KBR) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (JSPR) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (JSPR) Investors To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Polen Capital Adds Veteran Small Company Growth Team to Expand Capabilities
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polen Capital, a global investment management firm specializing in growth equity and credit, announced the addition of a distinguished U.S. Small Company Growth investment team led by industry veteran Andrew (“Drew”) Cupps. The new team enhances Polen Capital’s small cap capabilities and reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering superior investment solutions. “For 25 years, Drew and his team have delivered exceptional long-term results,” said Stan Moss, CEO
Braze Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Multichannel Marketing Hubs for Third Consecutive Year
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braze (NASDAQ: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, today announced that it has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Marketing Hubs for its AI-powered customer engagement platform. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. “This marks the third consecutive year that Braze has been na
MFS Launches Active Mid Cap ETF (NYSE: MMID)
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFS® today launched the MFS® Active Mid Cap ETF (NYSE: MMID), building on the firm’s successful launch of its initial active exchange traded funds in 2024. MFS Active Mid Cap ETF, which will invest across growth and value companies, seeking capital appreciation, is the firm’s sixth active ETF. The launch further expands client choice and provides access to MFS’ proven capabilities in active investing through a US mid cap core equity strategy. “MMID expands choice for ou
Aptarro and maxRTE Partner to Deliver End-to-End Revenue Protection: From Insurance Discovery to Denials Management
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aptarro, the leader behind the intelligent RevCycle Engine, and maxRTE, a leading provider of insurance discovery and eligibility solutions, announced a strategic integration partnership to streamline the healthcare revenue cycle, combining pre-claim eligibility discovery with post-claim denials prevention. This partnership combines maxRTE’s proprietary insurance discovery, real-time eligibility, and prior authorization capabilities with Aptarro’s advanced ch
