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Architect Equity Announces Acquisition of Material Handling Exchange
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Architect Equity (“Architect”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Material Handling Exchange, LLC (“MHE”), a leading provider of new and used material handling equipment in North America. Founded in 1989, MHE offers its customers a “one-stop-shop” material handling experience for racking equipment including permitting, warehousing layout and design, large scale tear-down and removal, fabrication of new customized racking solutions and racking shipping and in
Clutch and Compose.ly Survey Reveals How Consumers Actually Engage With Online Content in 2026
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clutch, in partnership with Compose.ly, released new research on how consumers engage with content in an AI-driven landscape. Surveying 444 U.S. consumers, the study found that while AI is increasingly used for discovery, long-form content remains critical for decision-making. “It’s more important than ever for brands to invest in an intentional and consistent content strategy,” said Nicole MacLean, CEO of Compose.ly. “Content that helps buyers solve a problem from
Gartner Survey Finds 49% of U.S. Consumers Say GenAI Has Made Content Quality Worse
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forty-nine percent of U.S. consumers agree that GenAI has made the quality of content available worse, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Among younger consumers, including Gen Z and millennials, 57% agree that GenAI has made content quality worse. A Gartner survey of 307 U.S. consumers conducted in March 2026 found that AI is contributing to a more skeptical media environment, raising the stakes for brands to create reco
PICS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead PicS N.V. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PICS--PICS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead PicS N.V. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
RBLX Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Roblox Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $RBLX--RBLX Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Roblox Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
KBRA Releases Research – Private Credit: Much Ado About Nothing – Perspectives on Columbia Business School Paper About Private Ratings
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases commentary following the recent publication of the Columbia Business School’s Rating Without Market Discipline paper, which raises important questions regarding the growth of private ratings in U.S. life insurer portfolios and the interaction between ratings and regulatory capital. The paper concludes that privately rated bonds understate credit risk, experience higher subsequent impairment rates, and contribute to lower required capital than comparable
National Academy of Arbitrators Elects New Officers; Walt De Treux Sworn In as President, Jeanne Charles named President-Elect
CORTLAND, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #NAA--National Academy of Arbitrators Elects Philadelphia's Walt De Treux as President
Western Alliance Bank Names Brad Alvarez to Lead National Business Development for Business Escrow Services and M&A Specialty Services
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) today announced the promotion of Brad Alvarez to Managing Director, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for its national Business Escrow Services Group and M&A specialty services platform. He will lead the national sales team focused on expanding client relationships and driving continued growth across the platform. The move comes as demand grows for specialized escrow and transaction support. Alvarez, who joined Wester
AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Principal Financial Group, Inc.’s New Senior Unsecured Notes
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) to Principal Financial Group, Inc.’s (PFG) (headquartered in Des Moines, IA) recently announced USD 400 million issuance of 5.3% senior unsecured notes due 2037. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating (ratings) is stable. The proceeds from this debt issuance are expected to be used to cover general business purposes, as well as to prefund upcoming maturities. PFG’s proforma adjusted finan
KBRA Releases CREFC June Conference 2026: Day 1 Recap
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA Credit Profile (KCP), a division of KBRA Analytics, releases its Day 1 recap of the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) June Conference 2026 held in New York City. Audiences listened as industry leaders discussed the challenges and opportunities facing commercial real estate (CRE) within the current macroeconomic environment. Key Takeaways Office remains the primary driver of rising commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) delinquency rates, with refinancing challeng
Three UBS advisors in California and Hawaii Named to Barron's Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list
SAN DIEGO & HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FinancialAdvisors--UBS Wealth Management US announced that three financial advisors in San Diego and Honolulu were named to Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list.
Dean Omar Branham Shirley Is Finalist for Plaintiff Law Firm of the Year
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the wake of coast-to-coast victories on behalf of clients victimized by exposure to asbestos exposure, Dean Omar Branham Shirley (DOBS) is a finalist for Plaintiff Law Firm of the Year in the National Law Journal’s Elite Trial Lawyers awards. The firm is one of 10 finalists for Plaintiff Law Firm of the Year and is also one of five finalists for Products Liability Firm of the Year. “Elite Trial Lawyers recognizes the best trial teams in the country, so this honor mea
Strategy and Diageo Show How a Universal Context Layer Can Simplify Data Complexity and Accelerate AI Readiness at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit London 2026
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Strategy and Diageo highlighted how a universal context layer can help enterprises reduce data complexity, speed access to trusted information, and make AI more useful across the business during a full-house Solution Provider Session at Gartner Data & Analytics Summit London 2026. In the session, “The AI Cocktail: How Diageo Mixes Data Governance and AI for Its Iconic Brands,” Diageo and Strategy explored a challenge facing many modern enterprises: despite major inv
Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages PicS N.V. (PICS) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages PicS N.V. (PICS) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Alex Brauer Wins Repeat Honors from Chambers USA Legal Guide
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bailey Brauer PLLC litigation boutique co-founder Alex Brauer has secured a place on the industry standard Chambers USA legal guide for the eighth consecutive year. Mr. Brauer, who was recognized for excellence in commercial litigation, regularly earns plaudits from clients for his creative approach to solving complex business disputes and for his attention to client needs and questions. “We’ve come to expect to see Alex’s name among the best in Dallas-Fort Worth, but i
Six UBS advisors in Phoenix named to Barron's Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FinancialAdvisors--UBS Wealth Management US announced that six of its financial advisors in Phoenix have been named to the Barron’s Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list.
The Institutes Knowledge Group's 2026 Skills Report Reveals How Risk Management and Insurance Talent is Evolving Their Expertise
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institutes Knowledge Group's annual Skills Report examines the most in-demand RMI skills from the past year and addresses future trends.
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Wise Group plc (WSE) Announced – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Wise Group plc (“Wise” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WSE) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON WISE GROUP PLC (WSE), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What Happened? On June 1, 2026,
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Verra Mobility Corporation (VRRM) Announced – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Verra Mobility Corporation (“Verra” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VRRM) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON VERRA MOBILITY CORPORATION (VRRM), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What
AI Helped Passalacqua & Associates Increase Case Volume 300%
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Passalacqua & Associates, a New York-based personal injury law firm, today announced major operational and financial gains through its partnership with EvenUp, the AI platform built for personal injury law firms. By integrating EvenUp’s Proactive Personal Injury AI Platform™ and PLAAS™ (Pre-Lit as a Service), the firm increased case volume by 300%, achieved 4x profitability on qualifying cases, and doubled monthly demand output while keeping staffing flat. The par
