GREEN BAY, Wis., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated" or "Company") today announced the addition of three seasoned bankers, Matt Flynn, Alexander Burke, and Mitchell Hind, to its commercial banking team in Kansas City, Missouri, to grow that new market. This strategic move is part of Associated's broader growth initiative, focused on strengthening its core business in the Midwest and expanding into newer markets through organic growth. Matt Flynn Mitchell Hind ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZEFIRO METHANE CORP. (Cboe Canada: ZEFI) (Frankfurt: Y6B) (OTCQB: ZEFIF) (the “Company”, “Zefiro”, or “ZEFI”) today announced that the Company served as a lead sponsor of the 2025 Wall Street Green Summit, a leading industry conference that took place on March 18th and 19th at the Cornell Club in New York City. The annual conference serves as an opportunity for energy sector investors, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends surr ...

Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) marked its official debut in the affordable midscale segment in the United States and Canada with the opening of City Express by Marriott Duluth (GA). This launch also established the first City Express by Marriott property in the United States.City Express by Marriott's expansion into the United States and Canada strengthens the company's midscale presence. The brand, known for its efficient and seamless stay experience, has gained traction in the Caribbean and Latin Amer ...

Group 1: Big Lots - Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2023 and announced the closure of all remaining stores, but later struck a deal in December 2024 to save hundreds of locations [2][3] - The retailer is currently holding a massive sale with discounts ranging from 50% to 80% off, while its website indicates that "all stores closing" [2] - Variety Wholesalers is expected to take over 200 locations and two distribution centers, potentially employing some Big Lots associates at the acquired stores [3] Group 2: Macy's - Macy's announced its "Bold New Chapter" initiative in February 2024, aiming to modernize the department store chain, and subsequently decided to close 66 "non-go-forward" stores in January 2025 [3][4] - The company is focusing on its 350 "go-forward" locations, with clearance sales initiated in January and February 2025, lasting 8-12 weeks and about six weeks respectively [5] Group 3: Party City - Party City declared bankruptcy in January 2023 and exited in September 2023, but filed for Chapter 11 again in December 2024, leading to the decision to close all stores [7][8] - The CEO stated that the decision was made after exhaustive efforts to remain open in a challenging environment influenced by inflation and consumer spending [8] Group 4: Joann - Joann announced in February 2025 that it would close all 800 stores, resulting in job losses for approximately 19,000 employees [10] - The company is currently offering discounts of up to 50% on its inventory and appears to be selling items online [11] - Coresight Research predicts that up to 15,000 stores could close in the U.S. in 2025, more than double the 7,325 closures in 2024 [12]

VANCOUVER, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- City Office REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CIO) ("City Office," "CIO" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly dividend amount of $0.10 per share of common stock and common unit of partnership interest for the first quarter of 2025.  Additionally, the Board of Directors authorized a regular quarterly dividend of $0.4140625 per share of the Company's 6.625% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividends will be payabl ...

OneMeta Inc. to Serve as Interpreter for J. Reuben Clark Law Society Annual Conference in Mexico CityMarch 11, 2025 8:30 AM EDT | Source: OneMeta Inc.Bountiful, Utah--(Newsfile Corp. - March 11, 2025) - OneMeta Inc. (OTCQB: ONEI) (www.onemeta.ai), the leader in AI-driven multilingual communication solutions, is pleased to partner with the J. Reuben Clark Law Society (jrcls.org) for their Annual Conference in Mexico City. During the event, OneMeta will provide real-time interpretation using Ver ...

Group 1 - Grand City Properties is viewed as an interesting value play in the European real estate sector due to its discounted valuation compared to peers and solid business fundamentals [1] - The European real estate sector has not performed well recently, which may impact investment sentiment [1] Group 2 - The analyst has extensive experience in the financial markets, specializing in portfolio management and the financial sector [1]

Core Insights - Kansas City Life Insurance Company reported a net loss of $12.6 million or $1.30 per share in Q4 2024, a significant decline from a net income of $49.1 million or $5.07 per share in Q4 2023 [1] - For the full year 2024, the company recorded a net loss of $5.0 million or $0.51 per share, compared to a net income of $54.9 million or $5.67 per share in 2023 [2] Financial Performance - Q4 2024 revenues were $115.8 million, down from $186.4 million in Q4 2023 [4] - Full year 2024 revenues totaled $490.8 million, compared to $558.9 million in 2023 [4] - The company established a $21.1 million pretax legal reserve in Q4 2024 related to class action lawsuits, contributing to increased operating expenses [1] - Net investment gains were lower in 2024 due to portfolio repositioning, while net investment income increased [1][2] Business Overview - Kansas City Life Insurance Company was established in 1895 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri, providing financial protection through life insurance and annuities [3] - The company operates in 49 states and the District of Columbia [3]

City Office REIT (NYSE: CIO ) is up 28% over the past year as broad sentiment towards office REITs improves. However, the REIT is still chaning hands at a low multiple to core funds from operations ("FFO"). Core FFO for CIO's fiscal 2024 fourth quarter wasThe equity market is a powerful mechanism as daily fluctuations in price get aggregated to incredible wealth creation or destruction over the long term. Pacifica Yield aims to pursue long-term wealth creation with a focus on undervalued yet high-growth com ...

Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (CCBG) announced a quarterly cash dividend of 24 cents per share, indicating a 4.4% hike from the prior payout of 23 cents. The dividend will be paid out on March 24, 2025, to its shareholders of record as of March 10.Before this, in August 2024, CCBG raised its dividend by 9.5% to 23 cents per share. The company has increased its dividend payout nine times in the past five years. Considering yesterday’s closing price of $37.10, its current dividend yield is 2.48% compared with ...