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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than one in five (22%) U.S. residents planning an out-of-state move said better weather is motivating their relocation, making it the most commonly cited reason among 29 options included in a recent survey from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. To meet this need for weather transparency, Redfin now offers weather data from The Weather Company on all for-sale listings to give home searchers information on temperature, precipitation, snowfall, hum...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on the global cyber insurance segment, as demand for coverage remains robust despite a softening in pricing. Additional factors in this outlook include continued digitization, expanding regulatory requirements and an increasing awareness across industries to potential exposures.The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Market Segment Outlook: Global Cyber Insurance,” states that profitability in the cyber insurance segment is exp...

LIVERMORE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Topcon Agriculture has released a new report highlighting issues and opportunities in the adoption of precision agriculture technology in Brazil. The report “From barriers to progress: Accelerating the adoption of technology by Brazilian farmers” draws on input from agricultural research scientists, farmers, and key industry studies to outline how wider technology adoption can help produce more food efficiently, profitably, and sustainably. Brazil is a major...

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. retail construction activity remained relatively steady in the second quarter of 2026, according to data from CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. In Q2 2026, roughly 72.1 million square feet of retail space was under construction in the U.S., up 0.9% year over year and below the 10-year average of roughly 78.9 million square feet. “The limited amount of construction activ...

WINDSOR, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index and Capital Movement Index...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bars are major social and economic contributors to communities around the world, according to new research conducted by Oxford Economics. The study, commissioned by AB InBev, examined the economic and social impact of bars across five global markets — Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Across the markets surveyed, 77 percent agree that bars bring people together by creating a shared atmosphere; 72 percent agree bars make a positive e...

PRINCETON, N.J. & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MacKay Municipal Managers™, the municipal bond team of specialty fixed income manager MacKay Shields, today released its 2026 Municipal Bond Market Insights Mid-Year Update, noting that the firm's five key municipal market themes identified at the beginning of the year remain largely intact despite evolving market conditions. At the midpoint of 2026, MacKay Municipal Managers™ believes the municipal market will continue to offer investors a compel...

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kerrigan Advisors today released the results of its fourth annual OEM survey, providing unique, and not often public, insights into the perspectives of US automotive manufacturer executives. Reflecting a strong outlook for US automotive retail among OEMs, the 2026 Kerrigan OEM Survey reveals that OEMs are increasingly seeing AI as a profitability driver at the retail level, as they navigate softening new vehicle sales and absorb the lion’s share of tariff...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortress Investment Group today released its 2026 Mid-Year Outlook, authored by Chief Strategist Elizabeth Burton. The report strikes a posture that is “cautious, but selectively constructive,” arguing that a spring easing in geopolitical risk and energy has calmed markets – but the underlying setup remains fragile. “From where we sit, the outlook may call for positioning that is less a bet on catastrophe than an insistence on being paid to wait – on cash flows, uncor...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The recovery in prices for small diamonds gained momentum in June, with the 0.30- and 0.50-carat categories seeing sharper increases. The Rapaport Trade Diamond Index (RAPI™) rose 4.2% for 0.30-carat diamonds, up from a 2.1% gain in May. The 0.50-carat RAPI increased 1.3%, also higher than May’s 0.9% rise. The 1-carat index dipped 0.7%. RAPI for 3 carats rose 0.4%, turning positive after a May decline. Inventory reductions continued to support the upward price correct...