First Merchants Bank and the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) announced a $2.02 billion Community Benefits Agreement for 2026-2030 to enhance financial wellness in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The plan includes $650 million for mortgages to low- and moderate-income borrowers, $464 million for small business lending, $700 million for community development loans, $200 million in investments, and $6 million in philanthropy. Developed with community input, this agreement aims to expand homeownership, support small businesses, and drive economic growth in underserved areas. It builds on previous commitments and reflects First Merchants' ongoing dedication to community reinvestment and financial inclusion.
Shirofune has introduced Walmart Connect, an integration that allows advertisers and agencies to manage Walmart retail media campaigns alongside other digital channels within a single platform. This automation reduces manual bid adjustments and repor...
Purecore Metals Inc. has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Skyharbour Resources to acquire an option to earn up to 100% interest in the Yurchison uranium property in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. The property covers over 35,000 hectares an...
Point completed a $508.6 million rated asset-backed securitization of its Home Equity Investment (HEI) assets, marking the largest transaction ever in the HEI asset class. The deal attracted over 30 institutional investors and priced at significantly...
The global reactive hot melt adhesives market is projected to grow from $2.02 billion in 2025 to $4.29 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 7.72%. Growth is driven by regulations limiting solvent-based adhesives, increased use of polyurethane adhesives in a...
Industrial Development Funding (IDF) and Oaktree have committed $1.7 billion to support Bloom Energy's fuel cell technology for building AI cloud infrastructure for Nebius. This project will provide dedicated behind-the-meter power to meet the high c...
