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The Labor Department reported that <strong>initial jobless claims</strong> edged higher last week. While the labor data can be choppy around the holidays, the current trend is for claims to climb higher from historically low levels. Claims in regular state programs increased 4,000 to 230,000 for the week ending December 3rd, after reporting 226,000 initial claims the prior week. The four-week moving average climbed to 230,000 from 229,000 the prior week. The total number of people continuing to receive regular ongoing state benefits, a report which is lagged one week, increased 62,000 to 1.671 million for the week ending November 26th. This is the highest level since February, suggesting workers who are losing their jobs are having more trouble finding a new one.

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AdvancedONE Legal Has Been Acquired By Lexitas. Stephens served as exclusive sell-side advisor to AdvancedONE Legal.

Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: BY) and Inland Bancorp, Inc. Announce Definitive Merger Agreement. Stephens served as exclusive financial advisor to Byline Bancorp, Inc. and rendered a fairness opinion to its Board. | $165 Million | 11/30/2022