This Week in Finance News: 10 Stories You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy financial press releases from PR Newswire this week, including Boeing's $10.55 billion deal with Thoma Bravo, climbing gold prices and earnings reports from Synchrony, Equifax and more.

NEW YORK, April 25, 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.

1. Will Ferrell Reunites with PayPal to Show All the Ways You Can Pay at Checkout
   The comedy icon embarks on a shopping journey singing a reimagined rendition of Fleetwood Mac's classic 'Go Your Own Way' in the new PayPal ad that debuted during last weekend's basketball playoffs. Ferrell delights in his wide array of choices for everything from hair curlers to plane tickets to nacho delivery, all while singing "you can pay your own way."
2. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the US Fell in March 
   "March's decline was concentrated among three components that weakened amid soaring economic uncertainty ahead of pending tariff announcements: 1) consumer expectations dropped further, 2) stock prices recorded their largest monthly decline since September 2022, and 3) new orders in manufacturing softened. That said, the data does not suggest that a recession has begun or is about to start," said Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, Senior Manager, Business Cycle Indicators, at The Conference Board.
3.  In 233 U.S. Cities, Even a Starter Home Costs $1 Million 
   While the typical starter home nationwide is worth an attainable $192,514, there are more than 230 cities where a starter home comes with a price tag of $1 million or more, a new Zillow® analysis reveals. A typical "starter home" — defined for this analysis as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region — is worth at least $1 million in 233 cities. Five years ago, there were only 85 such cities.
4. Boeing to Sell Portions of Digital Aviation Solutions to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 Billion
   The agreement includes principles for data sharing and future collaborations to ensure continuity of operations under Thoma Bravo's ownership. Boeing will retain core digital capabilities that harness both aircraft and fleet-specific data to provide commercial and defense customers with fleet maintenance, diagnostics and repair services. 
5. Fulton Bank, N.A. Accepting Applications for Two $2,000 Scholarships 
   Fulton Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation, announced two $2,000 scholarship opportunities for local students studying in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields. The funds for the scholarships were raised by Fulton Bank, N.A.'s employee resource group, Women in Technology.
6. Baker Tilly and Moss Adams to Combine to Create an Industry-Defining Advisory and Accounting Firm in a Strategic Merger Backed by Hellman & Friedman 
   In a transformative move that redefines advisory and accounting services for the middle market, Baker Tilly and Moss Adams announced their planned combination to create the sixth largest advisory CPA firm in the US. Expected to close in early June of this year, the combination strengthens the firms' industry specialization, expands its geographic reach and enhances its capabilities across advisory, tax and assurance services.
7. Lear Capital Survey Reveals Cost of Living Crisis as Top Financial Concern Among Investors
   Lear Capital, a leader in precious metals investing since 1997, released findings from a recent customer survey highlighting the economic concerns driving Americans' financial decisions in 2025. The convergence of economic pressures has accelerated investor interest in precious metals as a hedge against uncertainty.
8. Gold Stocks Are Quietly Outperforming the Rest of the Market 
   Amid the ongoing volatility on the markets, several gold stocks are surging, with mining companies thriving within the tariff-related chaos. All the while, analysts still believe these gold stocks are not only outperforming the market, but still look undervalued, a sentiment echoed by prominent economist Peter Schiff.
9. Riot Platforms Announces $100 Million Credit Facility with Coinbase 
   "Riot has entered into its first bitcoin-backed facility, which provides us with non-dilutive funding at an attractive cost of financing," said Jason Les, CEO of Riot. "This credit facility is a key part of our efforts to diversify sources of financing to support our operations and strategic growth initiatives, with a view towards long-term stockholder value creation."
10. Deloitte Releases 2025 Financial Services Industry Predictions Report 
    Deloitte is predicting shifts across the financial services industry, as providers adapt to evolving customer behavior and demands. Doubling down on customer-centricity and scaling advanced technologies could help financial services firms innovate and be poised for transformational growth.

Can't-Miss Earnings

In addition to these popular releases, earnings season continues with Synchrony, Equifax, Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Mercantile Bank and CME Group reporting strong Q1 results.  

Catch up on all the latest earnings reports here.

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