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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shopping around for a mortgage can save homebuyers tens of thousands of dollars, yet many borrowers still fail to compare offers or negotiate with lenders, according to a new LendingTree report.

Analyzing more than 80,000 mortgage shoppers on its platform, LendingTree found that borrowers who choose the lowest available rate instead of the highest could save an average of $62,572 over the life of a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage.

Key Findings:

• Borrowers could save an average of $62,572 over the life of a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage by shopping around. That’s equal to $174 per month or $2,086 annually. While still substantial, potential savings are down from $80,024 in LendingTree’s early 2025 analysis as mortgage rate spreads have narrowed and overall rates have declined.
• More mortgage offers can create bigger savings opportunities. Across all borrowers, the average spread between the lowest and highest offered interest rates was 0.79 percentage points. Among borrowers who received six or more offers, the spread widened to 0.98 percentage points, increasing potential monthly savings from $174 to $227 and boosting lifetime savings to $81,735.
• Many borrowers still don’t compare offers or negotiate mortgage terms. Two-thirds (66%) of mortgage holders compared quotes from multiple lenders during their most recent mortgage-shopping process, but only 54% attempted to negotiate. Baby boomers were the least likely generation to negotiate, with just 18% doing so, compared with roughly 70% of Gen Zers and millennials. Men were also considerably more likely than women to negotiate (67% versus 36%).
• Negotiation often pays off. Among borrowers who negotiated their interest rate, 93% lowered their monthly payment, including 37% who reduced it by at least $100 per month. Among those who negotiated fees and closing costs, 34% reduced upfront expenses by $2,000 or more, including 12% who saved at least $5,000.

“Consumers have more power in the mortgage process than they often realize,” Jeff Lyons, LendingTree’s General Manager of Lending, said. “Access to information and choice has never been more important, especially when even small differences in loan terms can have a major impact on long-term costs. At LendingTree, our goal is to help consumers easily compare offers from multiple lenders, create competition for their business and ultimately make more confident financial decisions. This research demonstrates just how valuable that process can be.”

To view the full report, visit:
 

https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/mortgage-shopping-study/


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Methodology

LendingTree analyzed data from more than 80,000 users of LendingTree’s online loan marketplace who received two or more offers for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage purchase loans from Oct. 1, 2025, through April 26, 2026. Researchers compared the lowest and highest interest rates offered to individual borrowers and calculated potential savings based on average mortgage amounts requested.

Separately, LendingTree commissioned QuestionPro to conduct an online survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers ages 18 to 80 from May 4 to 6, 2026. The survey was administered using a nonprobability-based sample, and quotas were used to ensure the sample represented the overall population. Researchers reviewed responses for quality control.

About LendingTree, Inc.

LendingTree, Inc. is the parent of LendingTree, LLC and several companies owned by LendingTree, LLC (collectively, “LendingTree”).

LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is one of the nation’s largest, most experienced online financial platforms, created to give consumers the power to win financially. LendingTree provides customers with access to the best offers on loans, credit cards, insurance and more through its network of over 770 financial partners. Since its founding, LendingTree has helped millions of customers obtain financing, save money, and improve their financial and credit health in their personal journeys. With a portfolio of innovative products and tools and personalized financial recommendations, LendingTree helps customers achieve everyday financial wins.

LendingTree, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. For more information, please visit www.lendingtree.com.

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New strategies are expected to provide leveraged bullish and bearish exposure to SpaceX

NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today announced that it expects to launch two leveraged single-stock ETFs tied to SpaceX on Monday, June 15, following the company’s highly anticipated public market debut.

The new Cboe-listed funds are designed to provide traders with amplified exposure to daily moves in SpaceX stock, offering both bullish and bearish investors a targeted strategy to express their views on one of the world’s most closely watched and highly anticipated public companies of all time.

Expected Tradr launches:

• Tradr 2X Long SpaceX Daily ETF (Cboe: SPCM) – seeks 200% of the daily performance of SpaceX (Nasdaq: SPCX)
• Tradr 2X Short SpaceX Daily ETF (Cboe: SPCG) – seeks -200% of the daily performance of SpaceX (Nasdaq: SPCX)

From reusable rockets and satellite communications to AI and next-generation aerospace technologies, SpaceX has become one of the most influential innovation platforms in the world. With SPCM and SPCG, traders can access leveraged exposure to the stock from either direction as the market begins to establish its view on the newly public company.

For detailed information on Tradr ETFs and the significant risks involved with leveraged ETFs, please visit www.tradretfs.com.

About Tradr ETFs 
Tradr ETFs are designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders who are looking to express high conviction investment views. The strategies include leveraged and inverse ETFs that seek short or long exposure to actively traded stocks and ETFs.

IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION

Tradr ETFs are for sophisticated investors and professional traders with high conviction views and are very different from most other ETFs. The Funds are intended to be used as short-term trading vehicles and pursue leveraged investment objectives, which means they are riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage because the Funds magnify the performance of their underlying security. The volatility of the underlying security may affect a Fund’s return as much as, or more than, the return of the underlying security.

Investors in the fund should: (a) understand the risks associated with the use of leverage; (b) understand the consequences of seeking inverse and leveraged investment results; (c) for short ETFs, understand the risk of shorting; (d) intend to actively monitor and manage their investment. Fund performance will likely be significantly different than the benchmark over periods longer than the specified reset period and the performance may trend in the opposite direction than its benchmark over periods other than that period.

Leverage increases the risk of a total loss of an investor’s investment, may increase the volatility of the Funds, and may magnify any differences between the performance of the Funds and their reference security. The Funds seek leveraged investment results for a specific period (daily, monthly or quarterly). The exact exposure of an investment in the Fund intra-period will depend upon the movement of the reference security from the end of the prior period until the time of investment by the investor.

The Fund will not attempt to position its portfolio to ensure it does not gain or lose more than a maximum percentage of its net asset value on a given trading day. As a consequence, investors in a Fund that seeks two times daily performance would lose all of their money if the Fund’s underlying security moves more than 50% in a direction adverse to the Fund on a given trading day.

ETFs involve risk including possible loss of the full principal value. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Principal risks and other important risks may be found in the prospectus. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

ETF shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the ETF. There can be no guarantee that an active trading market for ETF shares will develop or be maintained, or that their listing will continue or remain unchanged. Buying or selling ETF shares on an exchange may require the payment of brokerage commissions and frequent trading may incur brokerage costs that detract significantly from investment returns.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the Prospectus, which can be obtained by visiting

www.tradretfs.com

. The Prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

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CAMDEN, N.J., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced the launch of its 2026 Flow Forward Summer Camp Program, offering high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors a multi-day workforce development experience featuring skill-building workshops, resume and interview preparation, and networking with industry professionals. This year, the program welcomes local high schoolers in Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

“Investing in young people is essential to the future of the water industry,” said Lori Sutton, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, American Water. “Through programs like Flow Forward, American Water is helping youth build skills, explore career pathways and experience hands-on workforce readiness opportunities and mentorship.”

Additional American Water training and development opportunities include:

• Future Wavemakers Internship Program: A cornerstone initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of water and wastewater industry leaders. This program is built on the foundation of mentorship, professional development, and real-world projects that align with both students’ academic backgrounds and American Water’s organizational goals. Interns will participate in capstone projects, networking events, and skill-building workshops, all while contributing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the company. This year, the program welcomed 56 college interns at American Water workplaces across the country, offering hands-on experience in engineering, finance, operations, health and safety, communications and more.
• Water UP! program: Providing hands-on training for adults in local communities and helping them identify and pursue careers in the water sector. Developed in partnership with Rowan College of South Jersey and hosted annually in different locations throughout N.J., Water UP!’s curriculum spans water treatment, distribution, safety and ethics, reflecting the range of skills required across the industry.
• Hopeworks partnership: Working with a Camden-based nonprofit on train-to-hire programs that have successfully engaged, trained and employed young adults on geographic information system projects.

American Water remains dedicated to strengthening its talent pipeline and building stronger communities through innovative workforce development programs.

Learn more about American Water’s workforce here.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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Truth Is Everything: 72% of People Say It’s More Important than Ever to Prioritize Truth

Research
 from McCann and Economist Enterprise reveals global growth will be driven by brands’ ability to eliminate doubt and connect with the world’s fastest-growing audience with ideas that move at the speed and flow of culture

NEW YORK, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McCann today released The Truth About Global Brands, a study of 20,713 people across 20 markets, revealing a fundamental reset in how brands achieve growth and relevance, globally. This year’s study draws on independent insights from an analysis of B2B decision-makers conducted by Economist Enterprise, the B2B arm of The Economist Group.

At a time when AI is reshaping decision-making, trust is fragmenting and cultural influence is shifting, the research finds that brands must help consumers navigate an increasingly complex “Truth Maze” by eradicating doubt to drive growth.

“Global brands are experiencing a growth crisis as we’ve shifted from a trust economy to a doubt economy, putting CMOs under more pressure than ever,” said Tyler Turnbull, Global CEO, McCann. “The new playbook for the future of brand building will be grounded in a brand’s ability to show up with clarity, credibility and cultural fluency at every decision point.”

The “Truth Maze”: a New Battleground for Brands’ Bottom Line

In a world flooded with information, consumers and business leaders are navigating a “Truth Maze:” a complex web of conflicting information, AI-generated content, and competing claims that has made it harder than ever to determine what is real.

• While 72% of people say it’s more important than ever to prioritize truth, 55% believe brands are less truthful than they were 20 years ago
• 76% worry they will soon be unable to distinguish between real people and artificial ones online

While AI adoption is expected — 72% of consumers and 88% of B2B leaders say brands must use AI to keep up — accountability is what will set brands apart.

• 53% of people say being transparent about AI use is the most effective way for brands to build trust, and 45% say brands should help them understand what’s real and what isn’t in AI-generated content

The commercial stakes are high, with the research revealing that trust is not a soft brand value, but a revenue driver.

“In a world where truth matters more than ever, certainty is the new value exchange,” said Harjot Singh, Global Chief Strategy Officer, McCann.

• A vast majority of people (80%) say they will actively choose brands they trust, even if they cost more, signaling a growing premium on credibility
• 69% of consumers and 79% of B2B decision-makers have stopped using a brand because they no longer trusted it

“The data tells a compelling story: when business leaders lose faith in a brand, they walk away and they don’t come back easily,” said Tamara McMillen, Chief Revenue Officer at Economist Enterprise. “What this means for global brands is that the commercial cost of doubt is real and measurable. Brands that invest in being trustworthy guides to B2B decision-makers are the ones best positioned to grow.”

“Multi-Modal Globality” Challenges Traditional Brand Building Playbook

In a world inundated with information, the research reveals a major shift in how culture and influence flow globally, as ideas move fluidly across markets, platforms and communities.

• Influence is increasingly multi-directional, not West-to-rest
• Markets like China, India and Saudi Arabia are shaping global norms
• 73% of people say you can be a global citizen without travelling

Culture no longer flows in a straight line from global to local. Instead, it circulates –emerging, evolving and scaling across interconnected networks. Legacy models of global brand building — top-down or bottom-up — are no longer sufficient.

The Next Growth Engine: 1 Billion Strong “Upward Class” 

With culture and influence now moving multi-directionally, a new, highly influential and expanding audience is defining the new era of brand growth: the “Upward Class.”

• 1.02 billion people globally
• $29.5 trillion in annual spending power
• Highly motivated by progress, self-improvement and upward mobility

Unlike previous generations, these consumers use brands not just to consume, but to signal progress, identity and belonging, reshaping the meaning of status itself.

Critically, the “UpwardClass”shows lower brand cynicism and stronger belief in brands as tools for advancement, making them disproportionately influential in defining what growth looks like next.

“Future growth won’t come from leaning on existing audiences or legacy markers of scale,” continuedTurnbull. “It will come from brands that turn truth into a genuine growth engine,building connected systems of meaning, culture and commerce. That’s what McCann’s Truth Well Told framework is designed to do.

“The New Playbook for Global Brand Growth

Across all findings, one principle stands out:the brands that succeed in 2026 and beyond will not be those that say the most,but those that remove the most doubtandconnect withsegments shaping tomorrow’s demand. This requires:

• Acting as a trusted guide in a complex information landscape
• Going back to the basics, delivering products and experiences that are relevant, useful and prove their value
• Identifying and engaging emerging, high-growth audiences that believe in brands
• Designing truth-based ideas that move with culture and scale across networks

Research Methodology

The Truth About Global Brands is based on a survey of 20,713 people across 20 markets [US, UK, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, India, Japan, Mexico, Spain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, New Zealand], conducted between November 2025 and January 2026, combined with qualitative insights from senior marketing leaders and global CMOs.

*Trended data is reported on a like-for-like basis, with the following markets [US, UK, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico] across 2018, 2023, 2026.

This year’s report includes a B2B brand perspective based on independent insights from Economist Enterprise, the B2B division of The Economist Group that helps organizations understand global economic and geopolitical change, make informed strategic decisions and reach influential audiences. Their analysis surfaces the critical nuances that distinguish B2B audiences from the broader consumer sample – and what those nuances mean for brands competing for the trust and confidence of business buyers today.

About McCann
McCann, part of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), is a leading creative solutions company. The award-winning global brand network is united across 100+ countries by a mission to build iconic brands through the radical creativity of Truth Well Told. Because when the truth is well told, it moves people and markets. Named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2025 and 2024, and ranked in the top 3 most creatively effective networks globally in the Effie Index every year since 2019, McCann is the global brand creative partner of such iconic brands as L’Oreal Paris, Mastercard, Xbox, IKEA and Maggi.
For more information, visit www.mccann.com.

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