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NEW YORK & BORDEAUX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hartree Partners, LP (“Hartree”), a global energy and commodities trading firm, and Touton SAS ("Touton"), a leading independent soft commodity trading company, today announced the completion of Hartree's acquisition of Touton, following consultation with employees' representatives and satisfaction of all customary closing conditions. The transaction extends Hartree's strategic growth in commodities, building on its July 2025 acquisition of ED&F Man Com

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Realbotix Corp. (TSX-V: XBOT) (Frankfurt: 76M0.F) (OTC: XBOTF) (“Realbotix” or the “Company”), a leading human-centric AI and humanoid robot manufacturer, today announced that it has successfully closed the previously announced sale of the Tokens.com domain portfolio to Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. for total consideration of US$2.245 million. The transaction represents the monetization of non-core digital assets and does not involve the transfer of any operating busin

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As higher home prices and upfront costs continue to sideline many first-time buyers, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) provided $43 million in down payment assistance in 2025, helping more than 4,500 households across Illinois and Wisconsin purchase homes through its Downpayment Plus® (DPP®) programs. The grant funding, delivered through FHLBank Chicago member institutions, helped income-eligible homebuyers cover down payment and closing costs—oft

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the final closing of KKR North America Fund XIV (“NAX4” or the “Fund”), an approximately $23 billion fund focused on pursuing opportunistic private equity investments in North America through a disciplined and consistent investment approach. NAX4 is the largest private equity fund raised that focuses on investing solely in North America. “We are grateful for the support we received for NAX4 and for the trust our i

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Opus Group (“Opus”), a purpose-built network of agency brands delivering experiential, event, and brand marketing for more than 70 global companies, including some of the world's most influential brands, today announced that investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital (“EagleTree”) have acquired Opus from its previous partner, Growth Catalyst Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Live and experiential marketing is playing an increasingly central

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MRI‑Simmons today announced an expansion of its relationship with TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) to provide advertisers, agencies, and publishers access to a broader taxonomy of premium, research‑driven audience segments through the TruAudience® Data Marketplace. With the expanded relationship, marketers can tap into thousands of syndicated audience segments modeled using insights derived from MRI‑Simmons’ industry‑leading consumer research. This includes psychographic profil

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) will release its first quarter 2026 results before the start of NYSE trading on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A copy of the earnings release and supplemental presentation slides will be posted on Moody's Investor Relations website, ir.moodys.com. Moody's Corporation invites you to participate in a teleconference with Rob Fauber, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Noémie Heuland, Chief Financial Officer, to discuss its first quarte

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that it has raised approximately $5.4 billion of aggregate capital, including equity commitments and related transaction vehicles, to invest in value-add real estate opportunities across high-conviction markets in the U.S. and Europe. This follows the final closings of Ares US Real Estate Fund XI, LP (“US XI”) and Ares European Property Enhancement Partn

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterOak Partners LLC (“CenterOak”), a Dallas-based private equity firm, today announced that it has completed a majority recapitalization of Grismer Tire & Auto Service (“Grismer” or the “Company”), a leading operator of tire and automotive service centers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Grismer operates 28 locations across the Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati metropolitan areas. Founded more than 90 years ago, the Comp

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Academy Securities, the nation’s first Post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of John Maguire as Managing Director, Mergers & Acquisitions. John Maguire joins Academy after 20 years of professional experience distinguished by a blend of executive operating leadership, corporate development expertise, and extensive public sector service. As a leader in corporate development, Mr. Maguire has executed acquisitions, strategi

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sean Griffey Joins the Board of Life Science Connect to Drive B2B Media Capabilities

LONDON & NEW YORK & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Options Technology, a leading provider of mission-critical infrastructure and connectivity solutions for global financial markets, has strengthened its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region by adding direct connectivity to the Japan Alternative Market (JAX), a Proprietary Trading System (PTS). The integration marked a strategic expansion of Options’ market access offerings across Japan and APAC. JAX’s entry into Japan’s financial ecosystem in

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #commercial--BizCap®, a national commercial finance and advisory firm, today announced that it has successfully structured and secured a $11.75 million financing package to support a strategic IT Services acquisition for a confidential minority woman-owned IT services organization. The company, founded in 2017, provides end-to-end IT solutions, strategic technology consulting, and product development services worldwide. The acquisition financing will enhance the company’s cap

ATLANTA & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions, purpose-built for the public sector, today announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 Euna Impact Awards. The annual awards program celebrates the achievements of Euna’s public sector customers who are using technology to drive meaningful change in their communities. “The Euna Impact Awards are an opportunity to recognize the people and teams who are turning innovation into real-world

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allocate, a private markets infrastructure platform serving wealth advisors and fund managers, today announced a strategic relationship with Valhalla Group, the private equity firm led by former Northern Trust executive, Trey Hart. Through this integration, Valhalla Group will leverage Allocate's comprehensive technology infrastructure to enhance portfolio tracking and streamline fundraising operations. The relationship reflects Allocate’s mission to provide priv

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ThredUp (Nasdaq: TDUP, LTSE: TDUP) today released its 14th annual Resale Report. Conducted by GlobalData, the study reveals a global secondhand market that has become a $393 billion powerhouse, representing roughly 10% of total apparel spend. “Resale is no longer just growing, it’s taking direct market share,” said James Reinhart, ThredUp Cofounder and CEO. “In 2025, the U.S. secondhand market grew nearly 4X faster than the broader retail clothing market. The n

WEST HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apella Wealth (“Apella”), a financial advisory and wealth management firm serving individuals, families, and businesses, announced that Financial Connections Group, Inc. (“Financial Connections”), headquartered in Larkspur, CA, has joined Apella. This partnership broadens Apella’s West Coast footprint and enhances its ability to serve clients through expanded planning expertise and accomplished talent. Founded in 1994, Financial Connections is a fee-only,

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) (“FBRT” or “the Company”) today announced the successful disposition of its largest foreclosure real estate owned (REO) asset, a multifamily property located in Raleigh, North Carolina, which closed on April 1, 2026. The sale marks an important step in the Company’s ongoing strategy to recycle capital out of non-performing assets and redeploy it into higher-yielding opportunities. While the transaction was completed at a di

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--N-able, Inc. (NYSE: NABL), a global cybersecurity company delivering business resilience, today announced new additions to its Technology Alliance Program (TAP), Zensec and Atomatik. The N‑able Technology Alliance Program is a strategic initiative that brings together industry-leading technology companies to build deeper, more secure integrations across N‑able’s award‑winning business resilience platform—enabling scalable collaboration and delivering greater

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the merger of Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCN) and Korsana Biosciences, Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Cyclerion shareholders are expected to own approximately 1.5% of the combined company. Halper Sadeh encourages Cyclerion shareholders to click here to learn more about their rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper free of charge at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@h