Weekly Roundup: 10 Finance Press Releases You Need to See
A roundup of the week's most newsworthy financial press releases from PR Newswire, including a sale to save Party City, AI tools for Trump tariffs and more.
NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help finance journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
As Social Security approaches its 90th anniversary, a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security examines more than 40 years of public opinion polling on this program established in the wake of the Great Depression to protect older Americans and reduce poverty. The report finds that public support remains strong for Social Security, and Americans become more confident in Social Security as they age and approach retirement.
PCHI Enters into Agreement to Sell Party City® Brand and Related Amscan® Operating Assets to Ad Populum Affiliate to Preserve Legacy in Multibillion Dollar Party Supply Industry
Party City announced it has entered into a stalking horse agreement to sell substantially all of its intellectual property and related wholesale operating intangible assets to New Amscan PC, an affiliate of Ad Populum, as part of the company's Chapter 11 process.
Career Satisfaction on the Rise: Fewer Workers Planning a Job Change in Early 2025
New research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half indicates an uptick in worker satisfaction, influencing job search plans in early 2025. The survey of more than 2,000 U.S. workers found that only 29% of professionals plan to look for a new job in the first six months of the year, down from 35% in July 2024.
United Nations Development Programme and Stellar Development Foundation Join Forces to Advance Blockchain Solutions for Financial Inclusion
With this partnership, UNDP and SDF aim to create scalable blockchain solutions to drive equitable economic growth and strengthen economic resilience in developing regions. The collaboration will harness the Stellar network and open-source tools to enhance access to digital financial services and provide more secure, low-cost digital payment solutions.
US Consumer Confidence Retreated in January
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index declined by 5.4 points in January. By age group, January's fall in confidence was led by consumers under 55 years old. Consumers aged 55+ saw a small uptick in confidence. By income group, the sharpest decline in confidence was seen in households earning over $125K, while consumers at the bottom of the income range reported the strongest gains.
Thoma Bravo's Behind the Deal Podcast Launches Season Three
Following the chart-topping success of the podcast's first two seasons, which initially debuted with season one in March 2023, season three will provide more exclusive stories and insights into the innovative strategies behind Thoma Bravo's portfolio of industry-leading software companies.
New Report from S&P Global Market Intelligence Unveils Three Tools Utilizing Alternative Data and AI to Address Potential Trump Administration Tariffs
'Combining unique alternative data and AI allows us to quantify and monitor impacts in near real time, down to the company and product level,' said Daniel Sandberg, managing director at S&P Global Market Intelligence. 'In today's complex and unpredictable landscape, it's crucial for stakeholders to effectively forecast and nowcast the implications of tariffs on their strategies.'
CME Group Futures to Launch on Robinhood, Bringing New Trading Opportunities to Retail Investors
Over the coming weeks, all eligible Robinhood customers in the U.S. will have access to CME futures products across five major asset classes, including the four leading U.S. equity indices – S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000 and Dow Jones Industrial Average – as well as bitcoin and ether, major FX currency pairs, key metals including gold, silver and copper, and additional commodities such as crude oil and natural gas.
D3 Raises $25M Series A Led by Paradigm, Announces The First Blockchain for Internet's 362M+ Domain Names
D3 is building the world's first DomainFi network on the Doma Protocol, an innovative blockchain that transforms existing and future domains into a modern form of digital real estate. By announcing the launch of Doma Protocol, D3 aims to unlock new liquidity, innovation, and financial opportunities for the internet domain industry as well as major crypto communities.
GasBuddy Launches New Pay with GasBuddy+™ Card, Expanding Fuel Savings Opportunities Beyond the Pump
The Pay with GasBuddy+™ card goes beyond traditional fuel discounts, offering drivers a powerful savings tool that can make a significant impact on annual expenses. With Americans spending an average of $2,000 to $4,000 on fuel annually, the card's potential savings of up to 33 cents per gallon could translate to hundreds of dollars in annual savings for drivers.
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