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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ReSpark, the definitive software platform for the metal recycling industry, announced it has completed its acquisition of UptimePM, the maintenance and facility management software built for heavy industrial operations. Building on the strategic investment and partnership the two companies announced in 2024, UptimePM is now a wholly owned part of ReSpark and will be rebranded as ReSpark Maintenance.UptimePM’s software helps operators keep critical equipment running — m...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has launched a new subscription for the Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR) Model product, offering access to a capital model for life insurers. “We are excited to expand the BCAR Model product line,” said Adriana Franco, vice president of product strategy at AM Best. “This new subscription option helps customers assess risk-adjusted capitalization levels under changing conditions for life insurance companies. “Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio Model – Life,...

VERNON HILLS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Member Loyalty Group, a provider of member experience analytics and strategic support for credit unions, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Michelle Bloedorn retired effective July 10, 2026, concluding a distinguished career that helped shape the organization's growth and impact since its founding in 2008. Since joining MLG at its inception, Bloedorn has played an instrumental role in establishing the company as a trusted partner to credit unions s...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  Xtrackers II Investment company with variable capital (Société d'investissement à capital variable) Registered office: 49, avenue J.F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg R.C.S. Luxembourg B-124.284 (the “Company”) NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE SUB-FUNDS LISTED ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE Luxembourg, 10 July 2026 The board of directors of the Company (the “Board of Directors”) hereby informs all shareholders of the sub-funds listed in the table below (each a “Sub-Fund”, and t...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to WoodStar Reciprocal Exchange (WoodStar) (Little Rock, AR). In addition, AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) to the $220 million, 9.5% fixed surplus notes, due 2041, issued by WoodStar. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect WoodStar’s balance sheet strength, w...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  Xtrackers (IE) plc Investment Company with Variable Capital Registered Office: 78 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland Registration number: 393802 (the “Company”) NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE SUB-FUNDS LISTED ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE Dublin, 10 July 2026 This announcement is to inform the shareholders of the sub-funds listed in the table below (each a Sub-Fund, and together the Sub-Funds) (the Shareholders) on behalf of the board of directors of the Compan...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM) in its capacity as investment advisor to clients. CSIM expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3. (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) wins major integrated well construction contracts for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, operated by TotalEnergies. The agreement includes drilling and completions services for a long-term program. Halliburton will deploy a fully integrated, digital and automation execution model that unites planning, engineering, and operations to improve performance, accelerate learning, and reduce total cost of ownership throughout well co...

BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hibernia Line is proud to announce a brand ambassador partnership with Rachel Allen, one of Ireland's most acclaimed cookery writers and TV chefs, to offer passengers delicious dining experiences on its daily sailings between France (Boulogne-sur-Mer) and Ireland (Cork). Allen, an esteemed chef and cookery teacher at one of Ireland's most renowned culinary schools, the Ballymaloe Cookery School, has sold over 3 million cookbooks and presented TV shows...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  Xtrackers Investment company with variable capital (Société d'investissement à capital variable) Registered office: 49, avenue J.F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg R.C.S. Luxembourg B-119.899 (the “Company”) NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF THE SUB-FUNDS LISTED ON THE LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE Luxembourg, 10 July 2026 The board of directors of the Company (the “Board of Directors”) hereby informs all shareholders of the sub-funds listed in the table below (each a “Sub-Fund”, and toge...