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The report underscores disciplined underwriting, exceptional member retention and a differentiated approach to service and risk prevention. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 14, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE), the policyholder-owned insurer serving successful homeowners, today released its 2025 Report to Members, highlighting strong financial performance and the strength of its member-owned model in practice, with a continued focus on helping members prevent loss—not just recover from it. "I firmly believe there is no better insurance company to have by your side during a traumatic event than PURE," said Martin Leitch, Chief Executive Officer of PURE Insurance. "That belief reflects the work of our people and a model that aligns our interests with o...

A battered corner of tech is showing life again. Semiconductor stocks, via the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), and large-cap tech, via the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), are on a 10-day tear. But software has been one of the missing pieces in the tech-led rebound. Now that may be changing. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) is set for its best two-day run since last April, led by heavyweights including Microsoft (MSFT), Oracle (ORCL), Palantir (PLTR), Salesforce (CRM), and Palo Alto Networks (PANW). Software Stocks Heat Map (2 Days) — April 14, 2026 The key level in IGV for software bulls was $76, an area that held as support in both February and March. But on Friday, the ETF broke below it — a move that looked like a real breakdown in one of the ...

For most of the past decade, AI has been sold as the next frontier in financial services.That framing is outdated.By the end of 2026, AI will be nearly ubiquitous. Nearly every major bank, insurer, and asset manager has a pilot or deployment. Generative AI, in particular, has transitioned from buzz to business utility much faster than many expected. Roughly 94% of financial services firms are piloting or deploying generative AI within core business functions such as cybersecurity, pricing, risk, and personalized products.And yet, the impact is uneven.Some firms are clearly seeing measurable gains. Decisions are faster, operations leaner, and costs are coming down. Analysts project that AI-driven automation could reduce operating costs by up to 20% for institutions that successfully operati...

PARIS, April 14 (Reuters) - France's Finance ‌Ministry trimmed ‌its 2026 growth forecast ​slightly on Tuesday and hiked its inflation estimate ‌to reflect ⁠the current conflict in the ⁠Middle East. The euro zone's ​second biggest ​economy ​is now ‌expected to grow 0.9% this year instead of the 1.0% expected ‌previously while ​inflation is ​projected ​to average ‌1.9% instead of ​1.3%, ​the ministry said in an ​update ‌of its economic ​projections. (Reporting by ​Leigh Thomas) Source link

Though the market has been betting on an interest rate cut this year, the path for the Fed may not be so clear. "[Three months ago] I was on the more optimistic side that we could have the tariff impact on inflation. Be one and done. We'll get back on the path to 2%. We could have multiple rate cuts in 2026 ... Now with this [war], the longer this goes, the more it pushes that off," Chicago Federal Reserve Bank president Austan Goolsbee told Yahoo Finance at the Semafor World Economy conference on Tuesday. Read more: How the Fed rate decision affects your bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and investments At its most recent meeting in mid-March, the Federal Reserve chose to maintain interest rates at a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%. The decision highlighted a wait-and-see post...

Elizabeth Dodge, Founder and Principal of Equity Plan Solutions, will join Equity Methods as Director, Equity Management Services SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 14, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Methods, a top-rated provider of valuation, financial reporting, and human resources advisory services related to equity compensation and other complex securities, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Equity Plan Solutions (EPS), a 22-person boutique firm specializing in equity plan administration services for publicly traded, venture-backed, and sponsor-backed companies across the United States. The acquisition strengthens Equity Methods’ ability to support corporate clients with a broader set of services across the equity compensation lifecycle while...

According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated April 13, 2026, Kelly Financial Services LLC initiated a new position in the BlackRock ETF Trust - iShares International Country Rotation Active ETF (NASDAQ:CORO) by purchasing 891,885 shares in the first quarter of 2026. The estimated value of the trade is $28.58 million based on quarterly average pricing. The quarter-end value of the position also stood at $28.58 million, reflecting the impact of both share acquisition and price movement during the period. This new position in CORO represents 6.91% of Kelly Financial Services LLC’s $413.89 million in 13F reportable assets as of March 31, 2026. Top holdings after the filing: NYSEMKT:IVV: $39.04 million (9.4% of AUM) NASDAQ:CORO: $28.58 million (6.9% of AUM)...

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has surged 4% back above $74,000 on Tuesday. But Wall Street analysts caution the recent price action is a rally within crypto's ongoing bear market as the token sits roughly 40% off its October record. The recent rebound has been driven by short covering in derivatives markets rather than increasing spot demand, according to Ed Engel of Compass Point. That means traders who had bet on falling prices have been forced to buy bitcoin to close out their positions, a sign of a short-term move. Meanwhile, spot volumes on crypto exchanges remain near multi-year lows, noted the analyst. “This dynamic implies tepid underlying demand and keeps us cautious on BTC prices near term,” he added. Over the past two months bitcoin has fluctuated between $64,000 and $74,0...

Akin financial regulatory partner Joe Hewton has been recognized by Financial News as one of its 2026 Rising Stars of European Finance.   The Rising Stars list recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional career progression in institutional financial services. Candidates are judged on their career achievements so far, including promotions, deal significance, leadership responsibilities, and their ability to excel in challenging market conditions.   In Joe’s profile, Financial News notes his promotion to partnership and highlights recent noteworthy representations, including defending clients against high profile enforcement action proposed by the UK’s financial watchdog. Source link