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Milemarker and FINTRX Form Partnership to Provide Deeper Integration

January 28, 2025Milemarker, a leading technology platform revolutionizing how advisory firms, IBDs and RIAs operate and scale, and FINTRX, the leading data and research platform offering AI-powered intelligence on 850,000+ financial institution and advisor records, today announced the formation of a new partnership that will provide improved integration, allowing clients of both companies to drive greater adoption, improve workflow efficiency and deepen their client relationships using FINTRX’s data. Through this partnership, advisory firms will have access to FINTRX’s extensive data sets and analytics capabilities coupled with Milemarker’s robust and innovative data integration platform.


Vertical IQ Heads Into 2025 Fueled by Innovation and Growth

January 28, 2025With its track record of delivering actionable, convenient, focused Industry Intelligence while providing unparalleled customer service, Raleigh-based Vertical IQ begins 2025 poised for success as it builds on the forward momentum achieved in the past year. Delivering even more robust, useful industry and economic data In response to customer input, Vertical IQ rolled out a number of major content and useability enhancements in 2024, driving increased product adoption and bolstering customer success — both now and in the future.


Rebuilding Through Art: La Maison Valmont Pledges Support to Local Artists Affected by the LA Fire Devastation

January 28, 2025The Guillon Family, owners of the internationally-renowned Swiss cellular skincare brand Valmont, announced today that they will be donating $110,000 through the La Maison Valmont Beverly Hills boutique to support local artists affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. As members of the community, co-founders Didier and Sophie Vann Guillon hope their donation will help artists rebuild, create, and thrive once again.


After Nasdaq IPO In April 2024, Trading Services Firm mF International Sets Sights On Boosting Global Competitiveness

January 28, 2025By James Blacker, BenzingaAs trading platforms become more sophisticated with fast execution times, advanced analytics capabilities and modern user experiences, brokerages face increasing pressure to innovate and invest in their infrastructure if they want to attract and retain clients. For over 20 years, mF International Limited (NASDAQ:MFI) has been serving brokerages and financial institutions with its robust suite of financial trading solutions catering to the forex, bullion and commodity markets.


25 top side hustles in Canada to make extra money

January 28, 2025by Jack LawsonWith the cost of living on the rise, many Canadians are looking for ways to increase their income on their terms while building a long-term business. For many the answer is simple, but challenging in a stalling economy: find more work.


Popular Meme-Fi Token Predicted To Explode in Q1 After Recent Announcement

January 28, 2025Dogecoin aside, there are but a handful of memes that have stood the test of time, like Shiba Inu, Bonk and Floki. The reason for this is very simple: they all merge meme energy with real utility, boasting complete ecosystems that offer different features, ranging from DeFi platforms to gaming hubs and NFT collections.


DGI Waterproofing: Improving Greater Toronto Area Homes with Professional Basement Waterproofing Solutions

January 28, 2025DGI Waterproofing, a leading provider of professional waterproofing services, is helping homeowners across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) unlock the full potential of their properties by transforming underutilized basements into valuable, functional living spaces. In today's competitive real estate market, investing in professional basement waterproofing solutions is not just about preventing water damage—it's a strategic move to enhance property value and utility.


TRON DAO Unveils Official Research Portal On Messari

January 27, 2025Geneva, Switzerland, January 27, 2025 - TRON DAO has officially announced the launch of the TRON Portal by Messari, making it the third blockchain to join the Messari Portal program. This innovative dashboard is a public resource, providing real-time insights and key metrics on the TRON network, designed for users of all technical backgrounds.


Activate Unveils Exciting New Gaming Experiences in Aurora and Westminster This Winter

January 27, 2025Activate, the world’s first active gaming facility, is thrilled to announce its expansion in Colorado with two grand openings this winter! Activate Aurora and Activate Westminster will bring an action-packed adventure to the Front Range, offering an experience that blends digital gameplay with a high-energy physical environment.


ELD Asset Management Warns Trump Tariffs Could Stoke Inflation

January 27, 2025ELD Asset Management, a leading regional investment and wealth manager, has issued a cautionary note to investors regarding the Trump administration’s plans to impose tariffs on imports from several of the United States’ major trading partners. The firm warns that these tariffs could have significant implications for inflation, both domestically and globally, and advises investors to be prepared for potential market volatility.


Travel & Cruise Expert Colleen McDaniel Teams up with Norwegian Cruise Line to Discuss Planning Your 2025 Vacation ahead of National Plan for Vacation Day

January 27, 2025With 2025 underway, frigid temperatures gripping much of the country and National Plan for a Vacation Day (January 28, 2025) around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning that next vacation. Recently, Travel Expert and Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, Colleen McDaniel, teamed up with Norwegian Cruise Line on a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss the top travel destinations for 2025, why cruising is a great option for family travel, and the latest cruise deals.


Novidea Reveals Top Ten Insurance Industry Predictions for 2025

January 27, 2025Novidea, creator of the cloud-native, global insurance management platform for brokers, agents, and MGAs, today revealed the top ten predictions they believe will shape the insurance industry in 2025. The trends driving these predictions will impact insurance organizations across the entire insurance distribution lifecycle.


Company Drilling In The Resource-Rich Alaska North Slope Inks Key New Deal

January 27, 2025By Johnny Rice, BenzingaDavid Hobbs, executive chairperson of Pantheon Resources (OTC:PTHRF), was recently a guest on Benzinga’s All-Access. Pantheon is an independent oil and gas company developing the Kodiak and Ahpun fields, a portfolio of high-impact oil projects on the Alaska North Slope (ANS) that span a 100% working interest across 258,000 acres.


Bitcoin Without The Whiplash? Calamos Unveils Risk-Mitigated CBOJ ETF

January 27, 2025By JE Insights, Benzinga When it comes to paradigm-shattering investments, few publicly traded assets can match the potential of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). This simple but powerful reality offers intrigue for financial service provider Calamos’ upcoming exchange-traded fund uniquely focused on BTC.