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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG (Helvetia Insurance) (Switzerland), the main operating subsidiary of Helvetia Baloise Holding AG (Helvetia Baloise) (Switzerland). Helvetia Baloise is the result of the merger of Baloise Holding AG into Helvetia Holding AG, which wa...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bank, National Association (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced it will decrease its prime lending rate to 6.75%, effective immediately. The rate was last changed on October 29, 2025, when Fifth Third decreased its prime lending rate from 7.25% to 7.00%. About Fifth Third Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services...

PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, will host its annual Commercial Industry Summit, ELEVATE 2025, on December 11, 2025. Continuing a 20-year history, the half-day event will focus on critical issues shaping the business landscape, including key insights into the 2026 economic and market outlook. Presenters at this year’s Commercial Industry Summit will address the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), anticipated a...

BRADENTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SeaFlower, a new Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) inspired community on Bradenton’s coastal mainland, is reporting strong early sales with more than 138 homes sold, before the official grand opening in late -October. Located three miles from Anna Maria Island and Gulf Coast beaches, SeaFlower offers new homes starting in the $400s, providing buyers an accessible path to the Florida coastal lifestyle. “SeaFlower makes coastal Florida living attainable...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baseten, the company powering inference for the world’s fastest-growing AI products, today announced that it has acquired Parsed, a reinforcement learning startup specializing in post-training and continual learning for large models. The Parsed team, a group of preeminent researchers and engineers with deep expertise in reinforcement learning, has already been working closely with Baseten customers as a partner. With this acquisition, the Parsed team and technolo...

MOORPARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kennel Connection donated $2,500 to Frankie’s Friends, doubled to $5,000, to support pets in need this Giving Tuesday....

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Cocaine Use Disorder Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Cocaine Use Disorder Market is experiencing substantial growth, expanding from USD 1.29 billion in 2024 to USD 1.36 billion in 2025, with projections indicating a CAGR of 5.82% reaching USD 2.03 billion by 2032. This comprehensive market research study sheds light on the evolving dynamics and strategic imperatives within the cocaine use disorder treatme...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Retinol Beauty Products Market - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for Retinol Beauty Products was valued at US$923.1 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$1.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. The growth in the global...

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for the holiday season, The Fresh Market expanded its retail footprint Wednesday, opening two new stores in Lexington, Kentucky, and Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood. Guests in attendance for both opening days enjoyed stores stocked with an enticing selection of high-quality meats and seafood, along with fresh produce, local finds and a unique collection of international products. In keeping with its commitment to supporting local communities, The...

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Anne Community and Nursing Care Centre workers, represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 5032, voted 91% in favour of a strike mandate. “It’s incredibly frustrating that it [bargaining] has come to this, to taking a strike vote,” said CUPE 5032 President Annette Boudreau, “but after two years with an expired contract, watching every other health care sector get raises, watching long term care workers get raises that make us the lowest pa...