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CP Group, an owner-operator of office properties across the Sunbelt, today announced nearly 50,000 square feet of new leasing activity at 5POP, the 28-story, 566,773-square-foot Class A office tower located at 4400 Post Oak Parkway in Houston’s Galleria/Uptown district. The leasing activity follows the completion of CP Group’s capital improvements program at the office tower.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of M. Hajjar & Associates to a Private Investor. The acquisition closed January 22, 2026.

Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC) (“Hercules” or the “Company”), today announced that it has closed an underwritten public offering of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.350% notes due February 2029 (the “Notes”).

Bouquets of flowers, jewelry and gourmet chocolates may be the usual gifts for your Valentine’s Day sweetheart, but have you ever thought of showing your home a little love, too?

Food lovers, digital creators, and cultural tastemakers will once again converge in Miami Beach for one of the most buzzworthy events of the year: FoodieCon® presented by The Islands of The Bahamas hosted by Andaz Miami Beach on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

North Lake Tahoe’s Sage Leaf is delighted to announce the upcoming grand opening of its newest location in central Reno. The Incline Village-based restaurant has also launched a backcountry delivery service by way of snowmobile to hungry skiers, riders, and adventurers.

Gen II Fund Services, LLC (“Gen II”), a leading independent private capital fund administrator, today announced a long-term licensing agreement with S7 Fund Ops (“S7”), a specialist provider of automated waterfall solutions for private capital funds. This strategic partnership continues the advancement of Gen II's technology roadmap by integrating S7’s institutional-grade waterfall automation engine into Gen II’s market leading fund administration platform.

Wiland™, a leader in predictive audience intelligence, today announced the launch of RetailSignals™, a new solution designed to help retailers turn real-world consumer spending behavior into actionable, predictive insights that drive growth.

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Alliant Insurance Services has once again been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers. This recognition places the firm among the nation’s top companies in terms of employee satisfaction and public perception based on a survey conducted by Forbes and Statista, Inc.

Certarus, the North American leader in mobile compressed natural gas solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Superior Plus Corp. (TSX: SPB), today announced the opening of a new operational service location in Dade City, Florida, further expanding its ability to support the growth of industrial customers, utilities, and communities across Florida.

THX Pharma (Theranexus) and Biocodex, an independent international pharmaceutical group, today announced the execution of a strategic licensing agreement to advance the development of two drug candidates in three rare diseases with high unmet medical needs: Batten disease with Batten-1, and Gaucher disease and Niemann-Pick type C disease with TX01.

On the heels of a breakthrough year in the global spotlight, Curaçao enters 2026 with unprecedented momentum and a bold vision for the future. While celebrated for its turquoise waters, the island is now redefining the Caribbean experience by leaning into its unique duality: rugged adventure and sophisticated culture. This year, Curaçao unveils an ambitious new chapter marked by high-profile hotel debuts, expanded outdoor excursions, and immersive tour offerings that invite travelers to explore the destination’s vibrant heritage and natural wonders more deeply than ever before.

L.L.Bean, Inc., the iconic outdoor lifestyle retailer, has selected Amperity to power a new era of personalization across customer experiences.

Simple AI, a voice AI agent platform, today announced that it has raised $14 million in a seed round led by First Harmonic, with participation from Y Combinator, Massive Tech Ventures, and True Ventures. The company will use the capital to invest in its voice agent platform, custom generative AI models, and an array of analytics and customer insights for businesses of all sizes.

Synology and Wasabi Technologies today announced a strategic partnership designed to simplify enterprise data protection and give organizations more flexible, cost-effective options for securing and recovering their data.

L.A. LIVE, AEG’s 4-million-square-foot-sports and live entertainment district located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, and SEGA of America, Inc. (SEGA®), have announced a strategic new partnership. Brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, the agreement establishes SEGA as an Official Partner of L.A. LIVE and aligns the globally renowned gaming and interactive entertainment company with one of the most dynamic sports and entertainment destinations in the country.

Equal Parts, an insurance platform focused on transforming independent agencies, today announced it has raised $23M in Series A funding led by Inspired Capital. The investment will enable the company to accelerate its mission to acquire independent agencies and equip them with AI tools that extend their reach and increase their impact.

Appficiency Inc. (“Appficiency”), a global IT consulting firm and software business delivering AI-powered enterprise digital transformation services, today announced it has received a minority equity investment from Canadian Business Growth Fund (“CBGF”). The investment represents a major milestone in Appficiency’s growth journey and will fuel AI innovation and expanded capabilities to serve enterprise clients across multiple platforms.

Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), an immersive gaming and creation platform, today, in recognition of Safer Internet Day, reaffirmed its goal to promote safe, positive digital experiences for users of all ages by introducing a new Youth Guide to Community Standards and announcing a new partnership with the Mental Health Coalition. Alongside these efforts, Roblox remains committed to going beyond industry standards to support civil, age-appropriate communication on the platform by requiring age checks to access chat, which has shown strong early engagement from users.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announced today that Barbie® is kicking off a year-long celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the iconic Barbie™ in the Nutcracker - the special that launched the brand’s animated legacy and became a holiday classic for generations. Barbie is setting the stage for a year filled with new dolls, consumer products, and the official return of nostalgic Barbie specials from the past 25 years.

Trulioo, an industry-leading platform delivering identity verification, fraud prevention and credit decisioning for people and businesses worldwide, today announced it has been recognized as a BC Top Employer for the second consecutive year. The recognition coincides with the appointment of Jana Hill as chief people officer, a newly elevated role reflecting the company’s continued investment in its people, culture and talent practices as the company scales globally.

Catalyst Investment Partners (“Catalyst”), one of the largest owners and operators of industrial outdoor storage (“IOS”), today announced the final close of its third fund (“Fund III”) at its hard cap of $400 million in limited partner commitments. The fund exceeded its original $300 million target and was substantially oversubscribed, with investor demand approaching twice the target and well in excess of the hard cap. Fund III progressed from first to final close in just seven months, reflecting strong conviction in Catalyst’s differentiated strategy and strong track record. Commitments came from a broad range of institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and family offices.

Build Group, Inc. announced today it has been selected to construct Apres Beverly Grove. This transformative new mixed-use development will bring luxury residences, curated retail, and community amenities to one of Los Angeles’s most promising corridors.

The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it provided more than $3.1 million in grants to 73 organizations in 2025. Since its founding in 2001, the Avangrid Foundation has invested more than $45 million funding to support social programs, education and training, biodiversity, and arts and culture in local communities.

Altruist, the tech-forward wealth platform for independent advisors, today announced the launch of a new tax planning offering within Hazel, its transformative AI platform. The new capability helps advisors create fully personalized tax strategies for clients by reading and interpreting their 1040s, paystubs, account statements, meeting notes, emails, and custodial and CRM data, and applying deep tax logic to the analysis. All of this is done within minutes.

To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) is pleased to announce it has made a $40,000 donation to All Stars Project of Chicago.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) is currently investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors of Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL).

Chartis, a leading healthcare advisory firm, today published new research evaluating multiple dimensions of the rural health safety net and assessing the potential impact of the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Vynca, a health technology and services company supporting individuals with serious illness and complex needs, today announced the appointment of Jill Schwartz-Chevlin, MD, MBA, FACP, as Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Schwartz-Chevlin will lead Vynca’s clinical strategy, guiding the integration of tech-enabled palliative care, predictive analytics, and scalable care models to improve patient outcomes while reducing avoidable care utilization for health plans.

Marketbridge, the Go-to-Market® growth firm, today announced it has been named B2B Agency of Record (AOR) by the Commercial Display and IT Solutions division of LG Electronics USA.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) is currently investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors of Commvault Systems, Inc. (Commvault) (NASDAQ: CVLT).

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) is currently investigating potential violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PayPal) (NASDAQ: PYPL).

Material, an intelligent growth company providing consumer data and insights, brand strategy and product innovation, is pleased to announce its recognition as 2025 Acquia Partner of the Year for Content Optimization.

Sentry today announced the launch of Size Analysis, a new product designed to help mobile development teams monitor, understand and reduce the size of their iOS and Android applications.

Mary Kay Inc., a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, entered 2026 with momentum, securing a top-tier distinction on Forbes’ 2026 Best Customer Service list, where the company ranked #2 overall. The honor follows a standout year for Mary Kay, which concluded 2025 with a total of 25 global awards, underscoring its continued focus on corporate excellence, direct selling industry, social impact, environmental sustainability, science, and innovation.

Mercer, a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today released the full findings from its 2026 Inside Employees’ Minds report.

Stoke Space Technologies, the rocket company developing fully and rapidly reusable medium-lift launch vehicles, announced today an extension of its previous Series D financing, bringing the total amount raised in the round to $860 million. The round was initially announced in October 2025 at $510 million. That funding focused on completing activation of Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., and expanding production capacity for the Nova launch vehicle. Stoke will use the additional capital to accelerate future elements of its product roadmap.

IP Infusion, a global leader in open networking software solutions, today announced that IzarLink, a premier French regional telecommunications operator, has successfully deployed OcNOS® to modernize its data center core network in collaboration with system integrator Pine Networks.

The JEDEC Board of Directors presented its prestigious 2026 Distinguished Executive Leadership Award to Antonio Neri, HPE President and CEO, in a ceremony held on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at HPE’s office near Houston, Texas. This award stands as JEDEC’s highest honor and recognizes the most distinguished senior executives in the electronics industry who promote and support the advancement of JEDEC standards.

Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield, and Middlefield Banc Corp. (“Middlefield”) (NASDAQ: MBCN), the holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company, jointly announced today that shareholders of Farmers and Middlefield each have approved the proposed merger of Middlefield with and into Farmers (the “Merger”). The Merger is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2026.

NRG Energy, Inc. today announced the Responsive Economic Dispatch (RED) Program delivered nearly $5 million in total savings to participating business customers in 2025.

Efinix®, Inc., the FPGA pioneer accelerating edge AI innovation, today announced the promotion of Tony Ngai to Co-President and Chief Technology Officer. In his expanded role, Ngai will drive the scaling of Efinix's engineering organizations while continuing to lead innovation in FPGA architecture, IC design, software development, and next-generation product roadmaps.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced SOS Enterprise, an advanced edition of its engineering data management platform. The solution builds on the SOS Core software and automates engineering data governance and traceability to prepare for AI adoption at scale.

Conduit, a leading cross-border payments platform powered by stablecoins, announced a partnership at Africa Fintech Summit with Onafriq, Africa's largest digital payments network of networks connecting a billion mobile money wallets and 500 million bank accounts across over 40 African countries.

CodeRabbit, the category-defining platform for AI-powered code reviews, today announced the public beta of CodeRabbit Issue Planner, a new product designed to help engineering teams collaboratively plan and review AI prompts before handing work off to coding agents. CodeRabbit Issue Planner integrates directly with Linear, Jira, GitHub Issues, and GitLab, the most popular project management and issue-tracking tools.

Comporium is pleased to announce that Judson Davis has been promoted to the role of Vice President & Professional Engineer of Broadband Engineering and Records.

Codenotary, leaders in software supply chain protection, today announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for data retention in a cryptographically verifiable, immutable database that is designed to ensure long-term integrity, transparency, and auditability of digital records.

Bain Capital today announced that its Private Credit Group, alongside Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, acted as co-Administrative Agents and Joint Lead Arrangers on a senior secured credit facility to support Truelink Capital’s acquisition of SouthernCarlson from Kyocera Corporation, a global Japanese conglomerate. Terms of the financing were not disclosed.

Euna Solutions®, the leading provider of purpose-built cloud solutions for the public sector, today announced the release of its new report, State of AI in the Public Sector. The report examines how public sector agencies across North America are adopting artificial intelligence (AI), which use cases are expected to deliver measurable operational value, and what conditions are required for responsible, scalable adoption.

PROS Holdings, Inc., the leading offer management provider to the airline industry, today announced Bhaskara Rao Guntreddy has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Product.

El Paso Electric Company (EPE) and Base Power today announced a new pilot program that will use home battery systems to help reduce strain and strengthen the electric grid during times of high electricity demand. The program represents a scalable model for utilities seeking to add flexible, customer-sited capacity to the grid on significantly shorter timelines than traditional generation or transmission buildout.

Solect Energy has released a Property Checklist designed to help commercial property owners quickly assess whether their buildings or land are well suited for a long-term solar investment.

Nebius (NASDAQ: NBIS), the AI cloud company, today announced an agreement to acquire Tavily, a leading agentic search provider serving Fortune 500 enterprises and top AI companies. The deal brings real-time search infrastructure into Nebius's AI cloud platform as the agentic AI market enters a period of rapid enterprise adoption.

The historic Medicine Hot Springs estate, located in Montana’s coveted South Bitterroot Valley, is set to be auctioned to highest bidder without reserve on March 10, by Elite Auctions. Spanning 119 acres and positioned for residential or potential commercial use, the property presents a rare opportunity in one of the nation’s premier fly-fishing and big-game hunting regions.

Ifrah Law PLLC is pleased to announce that Kim Conroy has joined the firm as Senior Counsel. Ms. Conroy’s extensive trial and appellate experience, combined with her strategic acumen in bet-the-company cases, adds further depth and strength to Ifrah Law’s premier litigation and white-collar criminal defense practice.

BrainScope, a commercial-stage medical neurotechnology company applying artificial intelligence and computational neuroscience to brain electrical activity (EEG), today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) demonstrating the ability of its EEG-based biomarker to identify individuals at risk of cognitive decline within five to seven years before cognitive decline to mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to different forms of dementia, or conversion to Alzheimer’s type dementia.

AM Best has commented that the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Mid-Hudson Co-Operative Insurance Company, the lead operating company within Mid-Hudson Group (MHG) (Montgomery, NY), remain unchanged following the signing of a securities purchase agreement of Hanover Fire Holdings, Inc. (King of Prussia, PA) on Jan. 20, 2026.

Hexnode today announced a major upgrade to Hexnode Genie AI, its AI-powered assistant designed to simplify and accelerate endpoint management operations. The enhanced Genie AI introduces a conversational interface within the Hexnode Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) console, enabling IT teams to access real-time device insights, execute commands, and automate troubleshooting through natural language interactions.

Facet Life Sciences, a regulatory affairs and product development strategy partner, is proud to announce the release of the second edition of FDA and Intellectual Property Strategies for Medical Device Technologies, an updated resource for medical device innovators featuring six Facet Life Sciences experts as contributing authors.

Nacha today marks its first annual National Nacha Accreditation Day, celebrating the myriad payments industry professionals who have earned one of Nacha’s three accreditations.

Camunda, the leader in agentic orchestration, has announced the appointment of Chris White as Chief Revenue Officer. Chris brings more than 30 years of experience in leading go-to-market and customer-facing organizations focused on accelerating growth, scale and sustained success. As CRO, Chris’ primary focus will be driving revenue growth by aligning and overseeing all revenue-generating functions.

AM Best’s monthly magazine, Best’s Review, is now accepting submissions to its annual Top Global Insurance Brokers ranking, which will be published in the July 2026 issue. Insurance brokerages will be ranked according to their 2025 total revenue, and information about top lines of business and key business developments will be included.

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) Chicago campus will host a Black History Month celebration on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, honoring influential Black leaders who helped shape aviation history in Chicago and across the nation. The event will celebrate the legacy of the Chicago “DODO” Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen and honor Dr. Bill Winston as the award recipient and keynote speaker.

Jarrett S. Kalish, a former Administrative Law Judge at the New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal, former Tax Counsel to the New York City Department of Finance, and a veteran of prominent global accounting and law firms, announced the launch of Kalish Law LLC, a boutique firm providing tax advisory and resolution services.

Lüt, a new financial ecosystem built for accessibility, reliability and growth with a first-of-its-kind closed-loop digital payments platform for cannabis and other high-risk industries, announced a strategic partnership with Frankenmuth Credit Union to support compliant, cashless payments for licensed cannabis businesses in Michigan. Through the collaboration, Frankenmuth Credit Union will offer Lüt Reserve, Lüt’s closed-loop payment platform, as part of its Envy cannabis banking program.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced the launch of Coinbase Derivatives, LLC nano Bitcoin and nano Ether futures contracts for trading on the IBKR platform. These new products are available with monthly expirations or as perpetual-style contracts, offering eligible clients a cost-effective way to gain exposure to cryptocurrency and manage risk within a regulated framework, with trading available 24/7.

Vertical Cold Storage, a leading provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, is proud to announce that its Indianapolis facility received organic certification from Where Food Comes From Organic, Inc.

ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, announced Tequila Sauza, a division of Suntory Global Spirits (Suntory) and leader in the beverage industry, deployed ISN’s CultureSight assessment to capture safety culture perceptions from employees and contractors across its tequila production facility in Tequila, Jalisco. CultureSight provided Tequila Sauza valuable insights into workforce communication, cohesion, and behavioral expectations that will drive improvements in internal processes and contractor preparedness.

Cevidica Securities Group LLC and Cevidica Investment Partners LLC (together, “Cevidica”), a private investment firm, today announced their official launch as an integrated platform combining securities brokerage, investment banking, and private equity advisory services for institutional clients and qualified investors. Cevidica’s securities business focuses mainly on structured credit and other fixed-income securities, while its investment advisory arm manages private equity strategies.

Primos® Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories and a Revelyst Inc. brand, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. As part of this milestone that marks five decades of connecting hunters with the outdoors, Primos will host a special anniversary gathering this week at the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention and Sport Show — an event also commemorating its 50th year.

Vibrant Capital announced its launch today as an operator-led investment and company-building platform focused on turning artificial intelligence into measurable results in the real economy. While much of the market is busy chasing model benchmarks, most leaders are keeping score based on Monday morning metrics that actually run a business: cycle time, quality, safety, cash, and customer experience.

The No. 1 dentist-recommended brand for sensitive teeth has launched Sensodyne Clinical Repair, its newest option for sensitive teeth, a toothpaste designed to address the root cause of tooth sensitivity. Based on data showing that 85% of people with sensitive teeth want solutions that repair sensitivity by addressing the root cause of their pain, Sensodyne developed Clinical Repair to go beyond temporary relief and actively repair sensitive areas of teeth with continued use.

Monogram™, the luxury appliance brand known for impeccable craftsmanship and sophisticated design, today announced a new partnership with award-winning chef, restaurateur and television personality Maneet Chauhan. The collaboration brings together Monogram’s commitment to elevated, performance-driven design with Chef Chauhan’s globally inspired culinary vision.

LocumTenens.com, a pioneer in healthcare staffing solutions, today announced CommonSpirit Health Foundation’s Medical Safe Haven as the first-ever recipient of its “Heart of Healthcare Award.” This new recognition program was designed to honor hospital- or healthcare organization-based philanthropic programs that have made significant contributions to the well-being of the communities they serve.