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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa” (Superior) of Assured Guaranty Re Overseas Ltd. (AGRO) (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh’s (FHLBank) Board of Directors has approved an increase of $20 million in the pool of funds anticipated to be made available for the 2026 funding round for FHLBank’s Voluntary Housing Grant (VHG), increasing the total allocation expected to be awarded in VHG from $13.5 million to $33.5 million. This increase is in response to the need for affordable housing throughout our district of Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia (District).
By Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The Pyure Company, a leader in advanced hydroxyl-based air and surface purification technology, has been named a finalist in the 2026 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The honor is the latest in a year of building recognition for Pyure in senior living and long-term care, following peer-reviewed clinical validation and independent industry coverage.
By The Pyure Company · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
A new initiative is redefining how technology startups connect with public sector opportunities. AscendRural, a program of Sourcewell, is introducing a scalable, challenge-based procurement model designed to better serve rural communities. This model creates a better pathway for public agencies to access innovative solutions to their most pressing challenges, while equipping emerging companies with the structure and support needed to sell to public agencies.
By AscendRural · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Technology Assessment Initiative (EMRTAI) recently accepted five technology developers from its third round of applications for assessments of technologies to characterize or recover critical minerals in mining and mineral processing waste. Infinite Elements, AlkaLi Labs, Advanced Environmental Technologies, Transition Metal Solutions and Stalagmite submitted successful applications to participate in the EMRTAI technology assessment process during its recent application window. The EPA-funded initiative, focused on driving technological innovation in characterizing and recovering critical minerals in waste materials at Superfund legacy hard rock mine and mineral processing sites, has worked with seven technology developers to date.
By Battelle · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. (“FRACTAL”) today disclosed a patented and patent-pending Mesh-to-Gateway, or “M2G”, architecture for unlicensed Part 15 wireless networks with D2D/LEO satellites. This proposed satellite network enables ubiquitous connectivity for sensors, machine control, fleet management, IoT, robotics, and other Part 15 devices.
By Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The U.S. auto dealership buy-sell market accelerated during the first half of 2026 as well-capitalized buyers pursued larger groups, premium franchises and dealerships in high-growth markets, according to the newly released Q2 2026 Haig Report® from Haig Partners LLC, a leading buy-sell advisory firm to franchise auto retailers.
By Haig Partners · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), Verne and Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026) today announced the launch of autonomous rides on the Uber app in Zagreb, marking the first time riders in Europe can book an AV with Uber.
By Uber Technologies, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per common share, payable September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 8, 2026.
By The Marzetti Company · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Joybound People & Pets is bringing its signature celebration of people and pets back to Broadway Plaza for the 26th annual Joybound Around Town on Broadway on Sunday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
By Joybound People & Pets · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) has entered into a lease for new office space in Washington, D.C., establishing the firm’s fifth office and expanding its presence in one of the nation’s most important regulatory and business centers. This marks the firm’s second office outside the Carolinas, following the recent opening of its Atlanta office. The D.C. office opening coincides with the arrival of partner Erica Bakies, whose national security practice expands the firm’s growing government contracts capabilities.
By Moore & Van Allen PLLC · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that southern Mississippi electric cooperative CoastConnect is investing in Calix Agent Workforce™ Cloud to accelerate the delivery of exceptional experiences across residential, business, and community markets. Working closely with award-winning Calix Success™, they aligned their data and teams to streamline adoption of secure agentic workflows and see quicker returns on their investment. With this strategic foundation in place, CoastConnect is positioned to leverage AI on the AI-native Calix One™ platform to compete and win in any market.
By Calix, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
UCL Swift today announced the SWIFT NID, a wall-mounted network interface device (NID) designed to simplify fiber installation at residential and small-office/home-office (SOHO) locations while providing a clearly defined demarcation point between the service provider network and customer premises equipment (CPE).
By UCL Swift · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Translational Development Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) (NasdaqGM: TDAC) and Prologium Holding Inc. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger is fair to Translational shareholders.
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGM: FULC) and Slate Medicines, Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Fulcrum shareholders are expected to own 5.0% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether the merger and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the merger is fair to Fulcrum shareholders.
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Today, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324 is announcing a new website called Mill Road Capital’s Potholes, detailing this small private equity firm’s uneven investment record. Mill Road Capital owns a chain of Mother’s Market and Kitchen stores in Orange County, California, where workers are seeking to organize a union with the UFCW Local.
By United Food and Commercial Workers · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Corcapa 1031 Advisors announced today the launch of 721 UPREIT Solution, a new website dedicated solely to 721 exchange and UPREIT investment advisory services.
By Corcapa 1031 Advisors · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, is pleased to announce the acquisition of D.B. Insurance Services, LLC. This strategic acquisition continues Inszone's commitment to partnering with relationship-driven agencies across the country.
By Inszone Insurance Services · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
JEDEC Solid State Technology Association, the global leader in the development of standards for the microelectronics industry, today announced that it is hosting an Automotive Electronics Forum on September 17, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA. Advance registration is required and space is limited. For more information and registration, visit the JEDEC website.
By JEDEC Solid State Technology Association · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Fall travel is shaping up to be a season of the open road. New survey data from Hertz shows nearly half of U.S. adults (46%) plan to travel this fall, with road trips significantly outpacing air travel.
By Hertz · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Empathy, the technology company transforming how the world plans for and deals with life’s hardest moments, today announced “What Grows Here,” a public art installation coming to Vanderbilt Hall® in Grand Central Terminal on August 20 and 21, 2026. The two-day activation invites New Yorkers to be part of the art experience, to pause and reflect on memory and legacy, timed to Grief Awareness Day (August 30) and Make-A-Will Month during the month of August.
By Empathy · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
ProCare Injury Specialists today opened its 14th location, a new clinic in Waco, Texas, continuing its expansion to provide comprehensive care for accident and injury patients across the state.
By ProCare Injury Specialists · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Money20/20, the world's leading fintech show and the place where money does business, today announced an expanded Startup Hub at Money20/20 USA. The Startup Hub is where the industry's most promising startups can connect with investors, banks, technology companies, enterprise partners and media. Featuring an expanded founder showcase, curated networking opportunities, special events and content from some of fintech's most influential founders and investors, the Startup Hub is designed to help emerging companies accelerate their growth and forge the partnerships that will shape the future of financial services.
By Money20/20 · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Aztron Medtech Corporation, a privately held orthopedic device company, today announced that its Taiwan subsidiary, Astron Medtech Co., Ltd., has received the Presidential Award, the highest honor presented through Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC) Startup Program, together with a NT$10 million grand prize. The award recognizes the company's innovation and commercial achievements following a rigorous nine-month competition. Co-founder and CEO Yi-Hsi Huang delivered the company's final presentation, earning 1st place out of nearly 3,000 startups nationwide. The Presidential Award recognizes companies demonstrating exceptional innovation, commercialization potential, and economic impact.
By Aztron Medtech Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Summa Health and General Catalyst's Health Assurance Transformation Company (HATCo) today announced Summa's technology "stack", unveiling the first companies to partner with the system on its transformation plan. General Catalyst's HATCo acquired Summa Health in October 2025 with the vision of delivering a more proactive, accessible, and affordable system of community-based, lifelong healthcare. These companies are the first to come together to partner with the Akron-based system and work towards delivering on that vision in partnership with Summa Health and GC's HATCo.
By Summa Health · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming October 13, 2026 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired Simply Good Foods Company (“Good Foods” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SMPL) securities between October 24, 2024 and April 8, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
By The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
New survey results from the American Cleaning Institute show that while most parents give their child’s school positive marks for cleanliness, shared spaces where hygiene matters most like bathrooms and cafeterias remain top concerns. This underscores the essential role cleaning plays in creating school environments where students can learn, eat and gather with confidence. And as families prepare for a new school year, parents are paying attention to how clean and well cared for their children’s schools are.
By American Cleaning Institute · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
As hotter-than-normal summer temperatures continue across northern Illinois, ComEd encourages customers to explore support programs that can help with past-due balances and energy-saving offerings that can lower future bills.
By ComEd · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Tranquility AI, a leading provider of AI-powered investigative technology, today announced a strategic partnership with the University of South Carolina Upstate to launch the nation’s first initiative integrating AI-powered evidence analysis technology across criminal justice education, a regional crime analysis center, and student-led cold case investigations.
By Tranquility AI · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Good Game Club, the independent, global podcast dedicated to sharing positive stories from the gaming ecosystem. The partnership builds on a broader effort to support the developers, publishers, and creators shaping the future of the games industry in a positive way by supporting good stories from the human side of video game businesses. The partnership spans the global events calendar, with joint podcast recordings planned each year at gamescom in Cologne and the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.
By Xsolla · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
For most professionals, meetings move business forward, but the busywork around meetings can slow work down. The call summaries, action items, and follow-up takes time that disproportionately falls on professionals whose work runs on meetings. Calendly, trusted by millions to simplify meeting complexity, built two tools to fix that. Calendly today announced Callie™ (beta), an AI assistant, and Calendly Notetaker, forming a suite of AI tools designed to remove the friction – and frustration – surrounding meeting scheduling and busywork, achieving an end-to-end meeting workflow.
By Calendly · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Taiho Oncology, Inc. and Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGEM) today announced that results from the planned interim analysis of the Phase 3 REZILIENT3 trial have been selected for presentation in the Presidential Symposium 2 at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer's (IASLC) 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC), to be held September 12-15, 2026, in Seoul, South Korea. REZILIENT3 evaluates zipalertinib plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone in the first-line treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20 insertion mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
By Taiho Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Zep, Inc., a leading innovator, producer, and distributor of professional and consumer cleaning solutions, will serve as primary sponsor on Chase Briscoe's No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Camry XSE Sunday, August 23, in the Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
By Zep, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Codoxo, the leading provider of AI and generative AI-powered healthcare payment integrity solutions, announced today that Derik Ciccarelli, the company's Director of Fraud Scope Operations, will moderate a session at the National Association for Medicaid Program Integrity's (NAMPI) 2026 Annual Conference on Monday, August 24, from 10:10-11:10 a.m. PDT in Portland, Oregon.
By Codoxo · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming October 5, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Datavault AI, Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT) securities between September 4, 2024 and October 30, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
By Law Offices of Howard G. Smith · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
BlueRock, an agentic operations company that helps enterprises securely deploy and scale AI systems, today announced the launch of BlueRock for Builders, a hands-on builder experience program combining guided learning, starter kits, and production-ready AI building blocks to help organizations accelerate AI development.
By BlueRock · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Flatiron Health today announced its presence at the IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, with three research acceptances highlighting real-world evidence that advances precision medicine and treatment optimization in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The presentations demonstrate how Flatiron's high-quality, longitudinal data reveals clinical insights that shape oncology decision-making across the globe.
By Flatiron Health · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the world's most iconic brand portfolios, today announced a new release from its premium building brand Mattel Brick Shop™, a highly detailed, 1:1-scale buildable display model of the original Microsoft XBOX console. Created in celebration of the console's 25th anniversary, the collector display piece is available for presale now at select retailers globally, including Amazon, Best Buy and Mattel Creations.
By Mattel, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
A new Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance analysis of more than a quarter million subpoenas places legal record order volumes at a seven year high, with states such as Utah, New Jersey, Washington, and North Carolina experiencing substantial increases of 150% or greater even as growth stagnates in other parts of the country. The inaugural issuing of the Legal Records Demand Index analyzes subpoena activity managed by CT Corporation to show which industries are most impacted by the ever-increasing amount of legal documentation.
By Wolters Kluwer · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) today announced that its board of directors has approved a regular quarterly dividend of one dollar and twenty-one cents ($1.21) per share. The next quarterly dividend will be payable in cash on October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2026.
By Motorola Solutions, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (“Casey’s” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASY), one of the leading convenience store chains in the United States, will issue first quarter 2027 results after the market closes on September 8th, 2026. Casey’s will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30am central to review the results.
By Casey’s General Stores · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming October 5, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Datavault AI, Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT) securities between September 4, 2024 and October 30, 2025 inclusive (the “Class Period”).
By Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Cosentus, a leading AI-driven Physician Revenue Cycle Management company powered by a people-first approach, has again been named to the Inc. 5000, Inc.'s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. It is the fifth year in a row Cosentus has made the list, and the company has earned a place every year since its second year in business.
By Cosentus · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Ascent Industries Co. (Nasdaq: ACNT) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), a specialty chemicals platform focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions, today announced J. Bryan Kitchen, CEO & President, will present at the Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at The InterContinental in Chicago, IL. Ascent Industries presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:40PM CT. The presentation will be broadcasted via webcast and can be accessed through the conference host’s main website: https://www.threepartadvisors.com/midwest and in the investor relations section of the company's website: https://ascentco.com.
By Ascent Industries Co. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Pibank, N.A., announced the appointment of Daniel Barake as Executive Vice President of Retail Banking, reinforcing the bank’s executive leadership team as it continues to expand its digital-first banking platform, strengthen customer engagement, and accelerate long-term growth in the U.S. market.
By Pibank, N.A. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Bilt, the membership for where you live and the hospitality platform powering the residential ecosystem around it, and Equinox, the authority in high-performance luxury lifestyle, today announced an exclusive partnership and campaign titled ‘Bilt for the Committed’ that brings the Equinox experience directly into the lives of Bilt Members.
By Bilt · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, hosted a site tour last week of the Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity 2026 Youth Build Program. Held at a Habitat for Humanity home under construction on Katherine Street in Geneva, the event showcased how the Youth Build Program provides local students with hands-on experience in the skilled trades while helping construct a future home for a local family.
By AVANGRID · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Technology company Rundoo has raised $30 million in Series B financing led by Battery Ventures, with participation from existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners and CRV, bringing the company's total funding to $48 million. Rundoo provides an AI-first system of record for independent supply stores, supporting the operations of vital small businesses that serve communities across the U.S. and Canada.
By Rundoo · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Xero (ASX: XRO), the global small business platform, today announced new AI-powered features to simplify end-to-end financial operations for small businesses and accountants. The new capabilities showcased at Xerocon US enhance the powerful automation and insights delivered by Xero’s agentic platform, JAX. This includes integrations with Microsoft 365, Claude, and ChatGPT, which bring live Xero data to customers wherever they work. Also announced for US customers were new payments capabilities and Xero Payroll, powered by Gusto.
By Xero · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Xero, the global small business platform, today announced significant product updates across its payments, payroll and bookkeeping offerings, demonstrating Xero's focus on delivering a leading solution in the US. Anchored in its 3x3 strategy, Xero introduced Xero Payroll, powered by Gusto, and Melio Expense Management; this delivers on Xero’s commitment to unifying accounting, payments, payroll and tax in one connected financial management platform for small businesses and their accountants and bookkeepers. The announcements were showcased at Xerocon US alongside newly launched AI capabilities within Xero’s agentic platform, JAX, as Xero continues to deliver industry-leading automation and insights to its 5 million customers worldwide.
By Xero · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
proteanTecs®, the leading provider of deep data visibility for advanced electronics, today unveiled a dedicated suite of health, power and performance management solutions for multi-die systems. Based on the company’s unique on-chip monitoring technology, semiconductor and system companies can now improve yield, reduce risk and protect investments in high-value systems-in-package.
By proteanTecs · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Bricks & Minifigs® (BAM), an authorized LEGO® reseller specializing in buying, trading and selling LEGO® products, today announced that it has reached a comprehensive and amicable resolution with the Mansell family regarding the dispute surrounding a LEGO Star Wars collection originally consigned to a former franchise owner of the Bricks & Minifigs Salem/Keizer, Oregon store.
By Bricks & Minifigs · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Co-developers DivcoWest, Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”), and Phoenix Property Company have leased nearly 165,000 square feet at The Republic in the last 30 days. The two new leases will bring the recently completed 48-story office tower overlooking Republic Square in downtown Austin to 73% occupancy.
By DivcoWest · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Innventure, Inc. (“Innventure” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INV) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.
By Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues an investigation on behalf of Baidu, Inc. (“Baidu” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BIDU) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.
By Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
bitdrift, the mobile observability platform spun out of Lyft and installed over a billion times across hundreds of millions of devices around the globe, today announced bitdrift AI: a real-time, full-fidelity observability system that lets AI agents query mobile user behavior and act on it autonomously. Purpose-built for mobile, bitdrift AI delivers unsampled data on the edge that enables agents to triage, investigate, and resolve issues without having to wait for slow release cycles or rely on limited, sampled data.
By bitdrift · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The amount of annuity reserves ceded offshore continued to increase in 2025 and now represent more than half of ceded annuity reserves as companies manage risk-based capitalization levels amid increased market competitiveness, according to a new AM Best report.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company, is proud to announce that John Muhammad, Branch Manager – Producing, NMLS# 1498175, has been named Mortgage Professional of the Year 2026 by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). Muhammad received the honor at the recent NAREB National Conference in recognition of his leadership, mortgage expertise and commitment to homebuyer education within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
By PrimeLending · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
SurveillanceGrid today announced the successful deployment of three innovative security technologies during the 2026 Hollister Independence Day Motorcycle Rally: a mobile CruiserCam, an intelligent traffic monitoring station, and AI-powered firearm detection. Each served a distinct mission while leveraging proven technologies from industry-leading partners, including Solis Energy, Axis Communications, Sorama, Hanwha Vision, Scylla AI, and Starlink.
By SurveillanceGrid Integration Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
xETFs, a New York-based ETF issuer that makes differentiated investment opportunities accessible to investors, is today launching the xETFs Korea AI Semiconductor ETF (KSMH).
By xETFs · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Pricefx, a global leader in pricing intelligence for B2B enterprises, today unveiled a new bring-your-own AI approach that will allow customers to connect the enterprise AI assistant their company has already selected and approved to the Pricefx Enterprise Pricing Intelligence Platform. Once enabled, pricing, finance, and commercial teams can ask questions in everyday language about live pricing data, transactions, and models – helping them understand recommendations, compare options, pressure-test decisions, and prepare analysis or other work for review – without asking employees to learn or adopt another AI assistant.
By Pricefx · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
WRITER, the enterprise AI agent platform trusted by the world’s leading Fortune 500 brands, today announced it has been recognized as a Market Shaper in the first-ever Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant™ for AI Agents for Marketing — Startup Vendors. The recognition follows a year of platform expansion to empower marketing and revenue teams to reinvent the customer journey with agents, including the launch of Palmyra X6, major upgrades to WRITER Agent, and enhanced brand and supervision capabilities that make agentic work on-brand, reliable, and cost-efficient at scale.
By WRITER · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of American Agricultural Insurance Company (AmericanAg) (Indianapolis, IN). The outlook of the FSR is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
mPulse, a leader in Health Experience and Insights (HXI), today announced Inflection Points, an always-on engagement module within its HXI platform designed to help health plans identify meaningful changes in a member’s journey, determine the next right action, and trigger timely, relevant outreach when intervention can have the greatest impact on outcomes.
By mPulse · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
MS NOW will launch its inaugural Membership on Wednesday, Sept. 9, the organization’s first direct-to-consumer product. The first-of-its-kind Membership will serve as an additive experience to MS NOW's television and digital offerings, building on the audience's connection with its anchors and reporters.
By MS NOW · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
aPriori Technologies today announced the general availability of aiSource™, its AI sourcing and negotiation solution that gives direct materials sourcing teams the manufacturing product intelligence and step-by-step guidance to negotiate more effectively with suppliers. Since its early access launch in May 2026, aiSource has been deployed by global manufacturers across automotive and industrial equipment, with consistent results in negotiation preparation speed, cycle compression, and buyer capability development across experience levels.
By aPriori Technologies · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Sterlington is advising Jeremy Friese, MD, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Humata Health (Humata) in connection with the company’s acquisition by R1 RCM Inc., a leader in healthcare revenue management.
By Sterlington PLLC · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is investigating potential violations of United States federal securities laws involving Honeywell Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ: HONA).
By Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms the way people communicate, access services and interact with technology, experts are calling for domestic violence survivor safety to be embedded in responsible AI development.
By Texas Council on Family Violence · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
ExchangeRight has announced the full subscription of Net-Leased All-Cash 19 DST, a $26.95 million debt-free offering that provides 1031 exchange and cash investors access to net-leased real estate backed by historically recession-resilient tenants in necessity-based industries. The offering is designed to provide investors stable monthly distributions, with a current annualized rate of 5.15% that is covered entirely by in-place lease revenue. Net-Leased All-Cash 19 DST is a closed offering and is not accepting new investors.
By ExchangeRight · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Hair is part of nearly everyone's daily routine. From long hair and curls to beard trimmings and pet hair, every hair story is different. Yet one universal truth remains: hair has a way of ending up everywhere. In fact, 52% of Americans say they only clean their floors when dirt, dust or hair becomes visible1, highlighting just how often everyday messes can accumulate before they're addressed.
By Procter & Gamble · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Oncourse Home Solutions (“Oncourse” or “the Company”), a leading national provider of home infrastructure warranties, today announced that Genstar Capital (“Genstar”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Company from funds advised by Apax Partners LLP (“Apax”).
By Apax · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
True, the premier global executive talent platform powered by data, AI, and sector expertise, announced today the launch of True Forensic Referencing, a new executive intelligence capability designed to help investors, boards, and executive teams make more informed leadership decisions before high-stakes investments, new business relationships, and governance milestones. The firm also announced the appointment of Christopher Jaros as Partner to build and lead the offering, bringing nearly two decades of experience in investigative due diligence, law, and executive intelligence. The new capability expands True's executive intelligence platform, complementing the firm's executive search, assessment, and leadership advisory services with deeper investigative insight when leadership decisions carry the greatest strategic and financial impact.
By True · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
Elve announced that its 100 W mmWave Space TWTA platform has achieved Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL-8) space qualification under a U.S. Space Force SBIR Phase II contract. This development qualifies the TWTA platform to NASA and U.S. Space Force standards demonstrating reliable performance under flight-like environmental conditions.
By Elve · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026
The O.H.I.O. Fund, a private fund investment adviser seeking to generate strong returns for investors while creating economic growth in Ohio, today announced it is leading a new round of funding in Sonic Fire Tech, a NASA-inspired fire tech startup developing infrasound-based fire defense systems. Khosla Ventures, one of the company's original lead investors, is doubling down, and existing backers Third Sphere and AirAngels continue to support the company. This round closes out Sonic Fire Tech's seed financing at $15 million, one of the largest in Ohio history.
By The O.H.I.O. Fund and Sonic Fire Tech · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2026