Finance
Dayforce Expands AI Collaboration with Microsoft Across HR, Finance, and Operations
Organizations will be able to see the workforce drivers behind business decisions, and act on them from Dayforce or Microsoft MINNEAPOLIS and TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dayforce, Inc. , a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft that more deeply connects Dayforce and Microsoft in both directions. This includes connection between Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Teams
Hyphenate raises $45M Series A following 86x revenue growth as CFOs move to autonomous finance
Hyphenate’s customer base grew 11x in 12 months, including six public companies, and its self-learning agents now run 90% of routine finance work across the platform. Hyphenate has raised a $45 million Series A to bring autonomous finance to every enterprise in the world.In the past 12 months:• Revenue grew 86x• Our customer base grew 11x, including six public companies• Our self-learning agents now handle 90% of routine finance work across the platformCompanies including Groupon, Synthesia, HiB
Grupo Bafar Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Bafar, S.A.B. de C.V. (BIVA: BAFARB) (“Grupo Bafar” or the “Company”), a leading Mexico-based food company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The Company reported year-over-year growth, supported by ongoing innovation, digital transformation and expansion initiatives. Third Quarter 2026 Highlights Net sales were Ps. 8,889.6 million, up 11.5% year over year. Operating income was Ps. 1,20
US Capital Global Announces Partnership with Equity Trust to Expand Alternative Investment Access for Independent RIAs
Collaboration enables independent RIAs to access institutional-quality private market opportunities while maintaining control of client relationships and existing custody arrangements. Jeffrey Sweeney, Founder and Chairman of US Capital Global “Our goal is to provide independent RIAs with the custody infrastructure, investment opportunities, and operational support they need to meet that growing demand—while ensuring they remain firmly in control of the client relationships they have worked so h
Industry Horizon Report Shows Equipment Finance Industry Expanded to $1.5 Trillion
Nearly two-thirds of private sector equipment & software investment financed, 87% of U.S. companies use at least one form of financing WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The equipment finance industry expanded to an estimated $1.51 trillion in 2025—a new all-time high—with 87% of end-users using some form of financing to fund their equipment and software (E&S) acquisitions, according to a survey from the Industry Horizon Report: A Market Sizing Study 2026-2027 . The report, which was
Radian Leads Publishes Updated Q4 KPIs: 17.6% Transfer-to-Application Rate on Live Mortgage Transfers Leads Industry Conversion Numbers
Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly one in six billable mortgage transfers became a cash-out refinance, HELOC or reverse mortgage application on the first call, about six times the rate most transfer providers report. Loan officers spent close to 15 minutes with each transferred homeowner, against an industry norm of five to ten minutes. Radian Leads logo. Radian Leads delivers live transfers of homeowners seeking VA, FHA and conventional cash-out refinance, HELOC and reverse
Great Place To Work and Fortune Media Announce Best Workplaces by Industry
Here are the companies that offer the best experiences for workers in industries from retail and technology to finance and manufacturing. Oakland, Calif., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Place To Work® and Fortune have released the 2026 winners of the Fortune Best Workplaces™ by industry . What defines these great companies? In every industry, the best workplaces outperform on measures of employee trust. Companies earned their spot by delivering consistently excellent experiences for emp
BTCS Inc. Commences Modified Dutch Auction Cash Tender Offer for Its Series V Preferred Stock at $0.04 to $1.00 per Share
Holders choose the price at which they tender; offer provides an optional path to liquidity, and holders who do not tender retain all existing rights WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCS Inc. (NASDAQ: BTCS) (“BTCS” or the “Company”), short for Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions, a company focused on decentralized finance and blockchain infrastructure operations, today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase shares of its Series V Preferred Stock (the
Adial Pharmaceuticals Announces Planned Appointment of Celia Economides as Chief Financial Officer
Seasoned public company CFO with deep autoimmune disease experience has helped raise more than $1 billion over a 20+ year biotech career Will lead the Company’s finance organization and capital strategy as it transitions to Azora Therapeutics and advances AT177 toward the clinic GLEN ALLEN, Va., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for serious inflammato
Bitget Upgrades Stock Dual Investment with VETA Finance for Tokenized U.S. Equities
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget , the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has upgraded Stock Dual Investment, expanding its structured investment offerings to tokenized U.S. Equities through a partnership with VETA Finance. The launch introduces new stock-linked underlying assets and maturity options, allowing users to earn fixed-term yields while executing predefined strategies based on market conditions. Stock Dual Investment lets users earn yield on USDT o
FHLBank Atlanta Invests $20 Million in State Housing Bonds to Expand Access to Homeownership
ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today announced $20 million in state housing bond investments through the third quarter of 2026 to help support homeownership for low- and moderate-income families, reinforcing the Bank's commitment to addressing housing affordability challenges across the Southeast. Proceeds from the bonds will be used, in whole or in part, to finance newly originated mortgage loans for eligible homebuyers purchasing
North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. Announces Third Quarter Earnings
DALLAS, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NDBT (North Dallas Bank & Trust Co.), an independent community bank established in 1961, today announced net earnings for three months of $2,599,934 or $1.01 per share, and net earnings for nine months of $7,120,282 or $2.77 per share, for the periods ending September 30, 2026. Earnings were prepared internally without review by the company’s independent accountants. Financial results are the results of past performance, events and market conditions, and
Tradewind Finance Provides EUR 2 Million Export Factoring Facility to Eldohm to Support International Growth
The tailored factoring facility enables Eldohm to offer international customers payment terms of up to 120 days while maintaining the liquidity needed to pay suppliers in China earlier in the trade cycle. M NCHENGLADBACH, Germany , Oct. 23, 2026 -- Tradewind Finance has provided a EUR 2 million export factoring facility, available in both euros and US dollars, to the Hong Kong subsidiary of Eldohm, a Netherlands-based international trading company. Arranged in collaboration with CRDT, the facility supports Eldohm s international growth by providing working capital against outstanding invoices, enabling the company to manage larger orders and pursue further expansion in the United States.
DBS recognised as Safest Bank in Asia for the 18th consecutive year
Global Finance rankings recognise institutions that have demonstrated financial strength and long-term resilience SINGAPORE , Oct. 23, 2026 -- DBS announced today that it has once again been named Safest Bank in Asia by Global Finance, marking the 18 th consecutive year that the bank has received this distinguished recognition. The rankings underscore DBS solid financial performance, strong risk management and governance, as well as robust balance sheet.
Consumer Portfolio Services Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results
Diluted EPS up 50%; Net Income Increases 43%; Quarterly Loan Originations Grow by 109%; Total Portfolio Exceeds $4.7 Billion- Highest in Company History LAS VEGAS, NV, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) (“CPS” or the “Company”), an independent specialty finance company, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2026. THIRD QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Diluted Earnings Per Share
BrightFlixx Finance (Luxembourg) S.A. Commences Cash Tender Offer For All Outstanding Shares of Cavitation Technologies, Inc. and Concurrent Cash Tender Offer For All Outstanding Shares of Alchemy Beverages Inc.
EXHIBIT (a)(5)(A) NEWS RELEASE ANNOUNCING TENDER OFFERS LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrightFlixx Finance (Luxembourg) S.A., a Luxembourg public limited company (société anonyme) (the “Purchaser”), today announced that it has commenced two concurrent cash tender offers. In the first offer, the Purchaser is offering to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock (the “CVAT Shares”) of Cavitation Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”). In the second offer, the
Jessup University Appoints Nationally Recognized Attorney Karol K. Denniston as Vice President of Legal and General Counsel
ROCKLIN, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jessup University is pleased to announce the appointment of Karol K. Denniston as vice president of legal and general counsel. A nationally recognized attorney with more than 40 years of legal experience, Denniston brings expertise in higher education finance, institutional restructuring and complex negotiations. “Karol brings an extraordinary combination of legal expertise, strategic insight, and extensive experience working with higher educati
ATIS Names Kevin Herr Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATIS, one of North America's leading providers of vertical transportation consulting, inspections, and managed services, today announced the appointment of Kevin Herr as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. In this expanded leadership role, Herr will help shape the company's financial strategy and advance its continued growth and expansion. Herr brings nearly 30 years of executive leadership experience in finance
OfficeSpace Software Appoints Account-Based Marketing Category Pioneer Peter Isaacson as Chief Marketing Officer
Former Demandbase, Invoca, and Replicant CMO joins to lead OfficeSpace's push to define the built world category for enterprise workplace, real estate, and finance leaders Peter Isaacson, Chief Marketing Officer of OfficeSpace Software Atlanta, GA, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OfficeSpace Software , the AI operating system for the built world, today announced that Peter Isaacson has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Isaacson helped create the account-based marketing (ABM) categ
Shimmick Completes $14.3 Million Equipment Refinancing, Reduces Borrowing Costs
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shimmick Corporation (NASDAQ: SHIM), a leading provider of water and critical infrastructure solutions, today announced that it completed a $14.3 million equipment refinancing transaction during the third fiscal quarter of 2026 with Sixty-First Commercial Finance. The five-year, fixed-rate financing refinanced existing equipment debt, reducing the Company's borrowing rate from 12.50% to 9.31%, an improvement of approximately 319 basis points. The
Accountants remained cautious in Q3, but survey points to resilient global economy
U.S. indicators point to strengthening economy in Q3, but cost pressures remain elevated WASHINGTON & MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) showed a small decline in confidence among accountants globally in Q3. While confidence remains higher than the near-record low in Q1 amid the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, it remains in t
Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
SCRANTON, Pa., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) and its banking subsidiary, Fidelity Bank, announced its unaudited, consolidated financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2026. Unaudited Financial Information Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 was $8.9 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, compared to $7.3 million, or $1.27 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The $1.6 million, o
Money Management International Issues First Athlete $martPlay White Paper on College Athletes and Money
“Earning Early” looks at how college athletes can build money skills as NIL and revenue-sharing income arrive, and sets out three steps to help STAFFORD, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Money Management International (MMI) , a nonprofit dedicated to helping Americans overcome financial challenges, today issued Earning Early: Can Money Skills Keep Pace with the Money? , the first white paper from its Athlete $martPlay sports education program. The paper looks at how ready college athlete
Greystone Arranges $26.5 Million Refinancing for Mixed-Use Multifamily Property in Lakeland, Tennessee
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone , a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has arranged a $26,500,000 floating-rate loan through Benefit Street Partners to refinance Lakeland Commons, a 121-unit mixed-use multifamily property in Lakeland, Tennessee. The financing was arranged by Jesse Yodice, Director, and Eric Rosenstock, Senior Managing Director, at Greystone. Lakeland Commons is a Phase II mixed-use development comprising 121 residential units and 23,41
Datasite Partners with Hebbia to Accelerate AI Powered Due Diligence
Partnership helps deal teams analyze data room documents, verify findings with source citations and create deal materials MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Datasite, the essential M&A infrastructure that helps companies, investors, and advisors find opportunities, manage transactions, and make better decisions, today announced a partnership with Hebbia, a leading AI platform built for institutional finance. Shared customers can analyze live content in Datasite data rooms from within
Money20/20 USA Underway with NYSE as Exchange Partner: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Oct. 20, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on October 20th Money20/20 to feature NYSE Vice Chair NYSE Vice Chair Michael Harris will speak on a panel on Wednesday, titled, From Pilot to P&L: Running Digital Assets as a Business. Harris will be joined by leaders from DTCC, Cari LLC, and Matter Labs. NYSE Media Center on-site in Las Vegas About two dozen executives will be interviewed in NYSE s branded location, with most of those guests being CEOs or founders in Fintech. Guests from Plaid, FIS, KeyBank, and Socure, among others, make up the list of interviewees. Sunbit s Personal Loan Push at Money20/20 The personal finance partner said it will enter personal loan market in 2027. This establishes the company s third product line, following its point-of-sale financing and credit card businesses. Taking Stock will be live at the Venetian Host J.D. Durkin will interview leaders from Perplexity, Drivewealth and Rain. Show will stream live from Money20/20 through Wednesday at 3:58pm ET and you can catch the action across our NYSE platforms.
CRISPR Therapeutics Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
ZUG, Switzerland and BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Raju Prasad, Ph.D., will be stepping down from the Company to pursue external opportunities, and A.J. Silver, the Company's Senior Vice President of Finance, will succeed Dr. Prasad as Chief Financial Officer. This transition will be effective today. “Raju has been a trusted partner to me and a wonderful colleague during his time at CRISPR Therapeuti
Egide: availability of its 2026 half-year financial report
, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bollène, France, October 19, 2026 – 06 :15pm (CET) Press Release EGIDE announces the availability of its 2026 half-year financial report Egide Group ( Euronext Growth Paris™- ISIN : FR0000072373 - Ticker : ALGID ) announces that its half-year financial report for the period ended June 30, 2026 is now available. The half-year financial report includes the following documents, published pursuant to Article 222-3 of the General Regulation of the French Financial
Allied Announces Appointment of Donald Clow to the Board of Trustees and Board Committee Chair Changes
TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Allied”) (TSX:AP.UN) today announced the appointment of Donald E. Clow to its Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Mr. Clow has more than 35 years of leadership experience in real estate development and finance across multiple asset classes in both public and private companies. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Crombie REIT from 2009 to 2023, he led its evolution into a national owner, operator and
SL Green Refinances 245 Park Avenue for $2.0 Billion
Company’s $7.0 Billion Financing Plan Nears Completion NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, and its partner, a U.S. affiliate of Mori Trust Co., Ltd, today announced a $2.0 billion refinancing of 245 Park Avenue. The five-year, fixed rate financing was priced at a spread of 147 basis points above the US treasury index, resulting in an interest rate of 6.52%. SL Green hedged its share of the financing to an effective i
Agility Robotics Announces Audit Committee Chair for Planned Public-Company Board
Global Logistics, Finance and Investment Leader to Support Agility’s Commercial Expansion and Public-Company Governance Mark Vale, Member of the Board at Agility Robotics Agility Robotics announced that Mark Vale, CEO and board member at Transportation Insight and a former president of UPS, is expected to join its board of directors and chair its audit committee. SALEM, Ore. and NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agility Robotics , a leading humanoid robotics and physical AI company, to
HPQ Silicon Partners with Open Markets to Scale Its Battery Business into a Standalone Company and Pursue a Listing on a Major U.S. Exchange
The initiative's main objective is to scale HPQ's battery business into a standalone company (“NewCo”), with the following objectives, subject to definitive agreements, financing, and applicable approvals: Securing third-party financing for the North American battery business at the NewCo level, with the objective of reducing reliance on additional HPQ common share issuances; Structuring a transaction that would provide HPQ with cash consideration, a majority retained equity interest in the new
Egide - Half-year results at June 30, 2026: Net loss more than halved, amounting to €0.87m, Net financial debt reduced to €4.99m
, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bollène, France, October 19, 2026 – 8:00am (CET) Press Release Half-year results at June 30, 2026 Net loss more than halved, amounting to €0.87m Net financial debt reduced to €4.99m Consolidated revenue: €15.20m, slightly down by 2.4% on a reported basis and up 0.7% at constant exchange rates EBITDA close to breakeven at -€0.08m, compared with -€0.21m in HY1 2025 EBITDA, excluding Santier, at €1.25m, compared with €0.50m in HY1 2025 Net profit: -€0.87m, compar
Amardeep Sharma Honoured for Banking Excellence at London's House of Lords
Indian banking veteran and Greenback Capital founder receives Excellence in Banking & Finance award at the Indo-European Business Forum 2026. MUMBAI, India and LONDON, Oct. 19, 2026 -- From beginning his career at ICICI Bank in 2001 to establishing a regulated investment firm in Dubai, Indian finance executive Amardeep Sharma has built a professional journey across continents. That journey received international recognition this week when he was honoured with the Excellence in Banking & Finance award at the Indo-European Business Forum (IEBF) Awards 2026, held at the House of Lords in London on 14 October.
AGFUND wins international award for excellence in inclusive banking and social impact
Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal credits the founders of AGFUND s microfinance banks for laying the foundations of its development impact BANGKOK , Oct. 17, 2026 -- The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) won the Excellence in Inclusive Banking and Social Impact award at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Awards, organized by the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) in cooperation with the European Savings and Retail Banking Group (ESBG).
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Provides Update on Liquidation Activities
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: ARI) today provided an update on its ongoing liquidation activities, including updates regarding the anticipated timing of delisting from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and the establishment of a liquidating trust for purposes of completing the wind-down process and dissolution of the Company in accordance with the Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution (the “Plan”). The
Alectra Inc. appoints Nadira Singh as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc., announced today that Nadira Singh has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Alectra Inc., effective November 2, 2026. Nadira is an accomplished finance professional and industry leader known for project planning and process transformation, with significant time spent in the power and utilities sector. With her background in financial functions, corporate governance,
Luna PR Appoints Hamed Faqirzai Chief Business Officer as Firm Expands Across Emerging Technology
Faqirzai helped generate eight-figure revenue over two years and will lead commercial growth across digital assets, AI, robotics and modern finance Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luna PR , a global integrated communications consultancy specializing in emerging technology and modern finance, has appointed Hamed Faqirzai as Chief Business Officer. Faqirzai, previously Vice President of Global Development, will oversee commercial strategy, international business deve
City of Burbank Expands Partnership with HdL Companies to Strengthen Business License Administration and Compliance Support
Expanded agreement builds on existing tax administration partnership to provide businesses with convenient, 24/7 online services, dedicated support, and a fair, consistent approach to compliance. BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HdL Companies, the top provider of revenue management and compliance services for California local governments, announced that the City of Burbank has expanded its partnership with the company to include business license administration and compliance su
Seven Feathers Casino Resort Selects QCI Resorts™, Bringing Resort Operations Onto One Unified Platform
Expanded partnership brings hotel, food and beverage, RV resort, fuel and finance operations into scope, marking a major commitment to unified resort technology SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) today announced that Seven Feathers Casino Resort has selected QCI Resorts™, The Unified Operating Layer for Integrated Resorts, to bring the entire resort on one connected platform. The expanded partnership extends QCI’s role into the systems that power the bro