U.S. Business News - Page 34

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, today announced a 10.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume in November compared to the previous month. This revelation comes as part of MCT’s monthly Lock Volume Indices report, offering valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of the residential mortgage industry.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Dec. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Santmyer Companies, Inc. (“Santmyer” or the “Company”) on the sale of its Red Rover convenience retail stores to Par Mar Oil Company and its branded dealer wholesale business to Countywide Petroleum Company (subsidiaries of Croton Holdings Co.). Santmyer is a leading privately-owned and family operated full-service distributor whose primary offerings include diesel, gasoline, propane, lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid and logistics services.

BUFFALO, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced that Legacy Mutual Mortgage has selected its pre-approval letter generation tool QuickQual to provide borrowers with a white-labeled, digitally-driven entry point into their homebuying experience.

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Kiosk Industry Group announces the induction into the Kiosk Hall of Fame of three new individuals and one business. These contributors to the self-service industry and kiosks deserve to be honored. Featured Content This Month – Jay Burdette of Panasonic ClearConnect talks personalization and the benefits with self-order kiosks

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced a $10,000 donation to the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership to be used as a grant to help an eligible homebuyer working with the local nonprofit housing agency.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The holidays should be a time of joy. But challenges, problems and disappointments can cast a pall on the season. The Church of Scientology encourages anyone facing issues that threaten their happiness to take heart. Because, no matter the challenges, Something Can Be Done About It.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — How to recover deleted Instagram messages? It is a question that Instagram users have asked for a long time. As a solution to this problem, Tenorshare UltData has rolled out a new update to retrieve deleted Instagram messages, accounts, posts, photos, and stories.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tenorshare iAnyGo just dropped a fresh update. It now supports WiFi connection on iOS 17 devices. “Now iOS 17 users can quickly jump into location-based gaming with iAnyGo by connecting their devices through WiFi. They can take advantage of this tool more swiftly than ever before,” says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

ATLANTA, Ga. and WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Distinguished climate activist and founder of the HBCU Green Fund, Felicia Davis, took center stage at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, making groundbreaking announcements that underscore the organization’s commitment to global climate action and youth empowerment.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kodak Moments is the newest member of the Kiosk Industry Hall of Fame – an award presented by the Kiosk Industry Group to recognize outstanding achievement and long-standing service to the kiosk industry. Kodak Moments is the first business to be inducted into the Kiosk Hall of Fame since its inception in 2003. Previously, the Hall of Fame was an honor exclusively for individual contributors to the industry. [UPDATED]

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The recent news of SmileDirectClub’s bankruptcy has stranded current patients of their more than 2 million users without answers, aligners, and possibly still unhealthy and misaligned teeth. The Spodak Dental Group (SDG) team would like to help. If you are a SmileDirectClub patient and are not sure where to turn to next, SDG has some recommendations.

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 14, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2023. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Operation: Do Something About It, the feature-length film that premiered on the Scientology Network this week, documents the work of Scientology Volunteer Ministers across the globe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. One of their highest priorities was to help congregations of diverse faiths, ordered closed in the early days of the pandemic, reopen safely to serve their congregations.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mark your calendars for Dec. 15, 2023, as Laemmle in Town Center 5 Encino is proud to present a film that is set to be nothing less than awe-inspiring. “The Next Big Hit” is a masterpiece that promises to inspire you to think outside the box and embrace originality, says producer Zak Lee Guarnaccia, and founder of production company LightRow Productions, LLC. It is a diverse cross-genre marvel that combines martial arts, music, and comedy into a unique and spectacular experience.

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Dec. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A new Google Chrome extension is now available that allows users to simulate typing in Google Docs. The purpose is to allow users to realistically replicate the action of live typing in Google documents. According to Undetectable AI CEO Christian Perry, “The goal of the tool is to ensure pasted content retains the appearance of being manually typed.”

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Hollywood Neighborhood Cleanup team, sponsored by the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre and its Hollywood Village initiative, joined forces with other community organizations and the LAPD. They spread cheer along Hollywood Boulevard as volunteers held their annual cleanup in advance of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, airing Friday, December 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CW Network.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Financial Advisor Keith Eckhardt of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Colorado Springs, Colorado has received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, or CFP®, certification, granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board).

CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For seniors, living alone or far from loved ones, the holidays, once joyful, can be a very lonely time. To remind residents of TELACU Gardens and TELACU Manor Senior Apartments how important they are to the community, Bridge Publications, publisher of the nonfiction works of author and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, and City of Commerce Mayor Hugo Argumedo held a holiday banquet for the residents.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the holiday season approaches, leading software provider 4DDiG is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Christmas promotion. This event will run from December 11, 2023, to January 15, 2024, boasting the most substantial discounts and offers of the year. “Our Christmas promotion is more than just a seasonal event; it’s a token of appreciation for our customers who have made 4DDiG what it is today,” says Scott, Marketing Director of 4DDiG (a unit of Tenorshare).

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wells Fargo, in partnership with the award-winning fan-athlete community, HANG, will bring a one-of-a-kind watch-party game experience to HBCU fans for the storied match-up between Howard University and Florida A&M at the Celebration Bowl on December 14, 2023. Actor and former NFL linebacker Isaac Keys (Morehouse); NFL Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams (Southern); Miami Dolphins star Terron Armstead (UAPB), Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Nick Leverett (North Carolina Central) and pro basketball player Shakyla Hill (Grambling) will be among the HBCU notables who will celebrate the HBCU experience while discussing the game with fans around the country.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, Ark., Dec. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Blade Solution Corp, an Arkansas based C- Corporation, today announced a partnership with Cobalt Product Solutions of Plano, Texas, a product engineering and manufacturing provider. Blade Solution has developed patent-pending technology that will nearly eliminate the hundreds of amputations occurring each year in the USA as a result of contact with metal mower blades.

ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced its President Eric Lapin has been selected to speak at the MISMO Winter Summit taking place January 8-11, 2024, at The Woodlands Resort just outside of Houston, Texas. Lapin will speak on a panel titled “Demystifying Artificial Intelligence, Digital Identity and Blockchain” during a brown-bag lunch session on January 9 from 12:30 pm-1:25 pm CT. He will be joined by fellow panelists Devin Caster, principal, product solutions at CoreLogic; Rishi Godse, principal technical architect at USAA; and Shawn Jobe, vice president and head of business development at Informative Research.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, announced today its integration with the Exchange℠, network of mortgage-specific service providers available to customers of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) from Dark Matter Technologies. This collaboration simplifies the income and employment verification process for lenders, further amplifying the cost and time-saving benefits of digital borrower verification.

BOALSBURG, Pa., Dec. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnergyCAP, a leading provider of energy and sustainability enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, proudly announces its prestigious placement in the top right leader quadrant of the Verdantix Green Quadrant: Energy Management Software 2023. This accolade underscores EnergyCAP’s commitment to delivering innovative and effective solutions in the energy & sustainability management sector.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tenorshare, the digital device solutions experts, is hosting a festive Christmas campaign this season. The event will last from Christmas until Jan 15, 2024. Loved by millions globally, Tenorshare uses AI to redefine smartphone solutions and enhance the PC and smartphone experience.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced significant enhancements to the integration between the comprehensive Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and DocMagic’s document generation solution.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. and CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Winter Wonderland is celebrating 30 years of bringing joy to the children of Clearwater. But how is the grass-covered park in downtown Clearwater transformed into a magical Christmas village? Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the year-round work that results in its magical materialization. Watch Meet a Scientologist: Pam Ryan-Anderson on the Scientology Network.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scientology Churches across the country invited the community to join them for the premiere of Operation: Something Can Be Done About It. The feature-length documentary produced by Scientology Media Productions aired on International Volunteer Day, December 5. The film documents the response of the Church of Scientology to the Covid pandemic, not only to help parishioners and staff but to reach out indiscriminately on an unparalleled scale across the globe to ensure the safety of every sector of society. A sampling of feedback shows the impact of the film.

TEMECULA, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), a news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest semiannual “books to bookmark” list of 8 new and interesting books from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published over the past year. These books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gan Jing World, an online platform dedicated to creating a digital community filled with wholesome content, announced its latest initiative Gan Jing Campus.. Understanding the pivotal role teachers play in shaping young minds, the platform introduced the program to empower educators with an array of tools and resources that help build positive classroom communities and promote kindness among students.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a pioneering AI-powered multi-media provider, announces the highly anticipated release of HitPaw Photo AI V3.0.0, a Game-Changing Upgrade to HitPaw Photo Enhancer. This revolutionary upgrade represents a significant leap, offering users a comprehensive and user-friendly suite of AI solutions in photo editing technology.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Niantic has scheduled its Monster Hunter Now December update. The game updates at midnight and is packed with awesome features. “But are you wondering about playing Monster Hunter Now and how to get new weapons without moving? Just turn to PoGoskill. It can spoof the game and Monster Hunter new weapons unlock from the new December update with zero downtime,” says a PoGoskill spokesperson.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Traffic came to a standstill on Hollywood Boulevard Sunday, December 3, as Santa Claus drove up on a red Harley-Davidson Electra Glide to cut the ribbon, opening L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland adjacent to the Church of Scientology Los Angeles Information Center. He was joined by his elves, Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Richard Fields, and nationally syndicated radio show host Kerri Kasem to the delight of hundreds of cheering children.

FLORENCE, Ky., Dec. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Award-winning human rights and anti-trafficking activist Harold D’Souza, president and cofounder of Eyes Open International, will be guest speaker Sunday, December 10, at an International Human Rights Day celebration at the Church of Scientology of Greater Cincinnati from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 283 Main St., Florence, Kentucky.

PLANO, Texas, Dec 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Texas Rangers, an iconic Major League Baseball team based in Arlington, TX, have secured their first World Series Championship. Behind the scenes, the Texas Rangers employed GamePlan, a cutting-edge mobile game preparation tool, to navigate their journey to clinch the championship.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Monster Hunter Now, a relatively new location-based game, was released on Sept. 14, 2023. And, as of Dec. 7, the game is getting its first major update, Fulminations in the Frost! This new update will improve the gameplay, but we are more excited about the 4 new monsters it will bring, says software company UltFone.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — If you did a factory reset on your Vivo smartphone or forgot your Google password, you will be unable to access your device due to Factory Reset Protection (FRP). Many Vivo users face this problem and look for a simple, effective solution. “Tenorshare has introduced 4uKey for Android, a user-friendly tool that enables Vivo users to vivo FRP bypass without any hassle, supporting all Android models and versions,” said a Tenorshare spokesperson.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the past 11 years, CEO Dr. Velma Trayham and her team at Thinkzilla Consulting have been addressing inequality by building and managing programs with the support of public and private partnerships, advancing economic opportunities across diverse and underserved U.S. communities. In addition to the many holidays this month, Dr. Trayham and Thinkzilla, one of the fastest-growing consulting firms in the country, have a lot to celebrate.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Artists’ Addiction Records and Tavola Productions have teamed up for the release of the “LIDIA’S KITCHEN: ORIGINAL TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK,” on December 15, 2023; available on all digital platforms. The album is the musical backdrop to the beloved public television show “Lidia’s Kitchen” hosted by world-renowned chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, television host, and Italian food ambassador Lidia Bastianich.

ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FormFree® today announced the appointment of former hip-hop/rap recording artist-turned-techpreneur Victor D. Lombard, professionally known as DIVINE, as head of culture. DIVINE is the CEO and founder of Solvent, a fintech focused on financial empowerment for marginalized groups.