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CoreX and Alchemy Global Networks Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Autonomous Industrial Security and Risk Management
CoreX, an Elite ServiceNow Partner specializing in Operational Technology (OT) management, industrial security, and enterprise workflow automation across the United States, Latin America, and Europe, today announced a strategic partnership with Alchemy Global Networks (AGN), a longtime partner of Armis to deliver an integrated industrial security and risk management solution.
By CoreX · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
China Chunlai Education Group to Acquire Dublin Business School From Kaplan
China Chunlai Education Group Co., Ltd. (China Chunlai), a leading private higher education group in China, has agreed to acquire Dublin Business School (DBS), Ireland’s leading independent third-level higher education institution, from Kaplan, the global education company.
By Kaplan · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust 2026-3
KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to eight classes of notes issued by Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust 2026-3 (“WLAKE 2026-3”), an asset-backed securitization collateralized by a pool of auto loans.
By Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
MITRE, Fr0ntierX and Invary Release the Public Review Draft of the Framework for Continuous Remote Attestation
MITRE's latest framework signals a fundamental shift in how organizations will establish trust in AI, cloud and critical infrastructure. Developed with founding co-authors Fr0ntierX and Invary through the Confidential Computing Layered Attestation Working Group, the Framework for Continuous Remote Attestation is the industry's first open, implementation-neutral architecture for continuously verifying the integrity of systems while they are running, rather than only when they start.
By Fr0ntierX · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
D-Wave Demonstrates Major Hardware Breakthrough for Quantum Error Correction, Advancing the Path to Practical, Fault-Tolerant Gate-Model Quantum Computing
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: QBTS), (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software, and services, today announced a major research breakthrough advancing the path to practical, fault-tolerant gate-model quantum computing. Published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature, the research demonstrates a fast, high-fidelity, two-qubit entangling gate that preserves the error-correction advantages of D-Wave’s superconducting dual-rail qubit architecture. The results address one of the industry’s most consequential challenges by reducing the immense quantum and classical hardware overhead typically required to detect and correct quantum errors as systems scale.
By D-Wave Quantum Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Hark Announces Handoff, the World’s Best Web-Browsing AI Agent
Hark has built the industry’s top-performing AI for browsing the web and taking actions on a user’s behalf.
By Hark · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired Avis Budget Group, Inc. (“Avis” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CAR) common stock between February 20, 2025 and April 21, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Avis Budget Group, Inc. investors have until September 29, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
Quantide Growth Partners Brings Its AI Digital Pricing Officer to Claude Through Native MCP
Quantide Growth Partners (Quantide), the AI-native pricing solutions company, today announced that its Digital Pricing Officer (DPO) is now available inside Anthropic's Claude via a native Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration.
By Quantide Growth Partners · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Avangrid Generates Enough Electricity for 2.6 Million Homes During First Half of 2026
Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it generated enough electricity during the first half of 2026 to power over 2.6 million U.S. homes. The company, through its nearly 100 operating facilities across half the country, generated 13,891 GWh during the first six months of the year, an 8% increase compared to the first half of 2025.
By AVANGRID, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
7 Brew® Enters New Era With Launch of First-Ever Mobile App
The countdown is on. The first-ever 7 Brew® app is landing soon.
By 7 Brew · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
HomeServices of America Appoints Gretchen Rosenberg Vice President of Industry Affairs & Engagement
As HomeServices of America continues to strengthen its national leadership and industry presence, the company has appointed Gretchen Rosenberg as Vice President of Industry Affairs & Engagement, where she will serve on the executive leadership team in an expanded full-time capacity.
By HomeServices of America · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Consor Acquires Peterson Structural Engineers
Consor North America, Inc. (“Consor”), a leading engineering and consulting firm advancing intelligent, future-ready infrastructure across water and transportation systems, today announced the acquisition of Peterson Structural Engineers, Inc. (“PSE”), a West Coast-based structural engineering and consulting firm with five decades of experience and deep expertise in water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure serving clients throughout the United States.
By Consor North America, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Encourages Blaize Holdings, Inc. (BZAI) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Blaize Holdings (“Blaize” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BZAI) securities between July 18, 2025 and April 28, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Blaize Holdings, Inc. investors have until October 5, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
Viakoo Accelerates OT/IoT Security Momentum with Platform Extension, Partner Growth, and Leadership Appointment at Black Hat 2026
Black Hat USA-- Viakoo, Inc., the leader in automated OT/IoT device cyber hygiene and remediation, is building on a period of sustained growth as enterprises race to close the remediation gap around operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. At Black Hat USA 2026, the company reinforced its position as the industry's leading and default remediation layer with three key developments: the launch of Device Configuration Manager (DXM), a new module that eliminates configuration drift across OT and IoT environments; a deepened partner ecosystem spanning the industry's leading discovery platforms and building-technology giants; and the addition of enterprise cybersecurity veteran John Spiliotis to its Advisory Board.
By Viakoo, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Terramont Infrastructure Partners Acquires Hainesport Transportation Group
Terramont Infrastructure Partners (“Terramont”), a North American middle-market infrastructure investment firm, today announced that it has acquired a majority interest in Hainesport Transportation Group (“HTG” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated provider of waste collection, transfer, processing and disposal services with strategic waste-by-rail infrastructure.
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Selects Jesta I.S. to Modernize Sales Audit Operations with Vision Suite
Jesta I.S., a pioneer in the development of enterprise ERP suites for brand manufacturers, wholesalers, and omnichannel retailers, today announced that Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) has selected Jesta I.S. as its solution partner to implement its Vision Sales Audit solution, modernizing and streamlining its sales auditing processes across the organization.
By Jesta I.S. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
VIVAZEN® Launches Safe Shelves Initiative to Help Protect Consumers and Retailers from Illegal 7-OH and Other Synthetic Drugs
VIVAZEN®, the nation’s leading botanical wellness brand, announced the launch of the Safe Shelves Initiative, a new industry-leading effort designed to help consumers and retailers identify legal, high-quality botanical products and distinguish them from the illegal synthetic drugs, including 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and related compounds, masquerading as natural wellness products. The initiative follows the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) decision to classify 7-OH and three related substances (pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15 and MGM-16) as Schedule I drugs and builds upon it to help retailers protect their customers by removing dangerous synthetic drugs and adulterated botanicals off their shelves.
By VIVAZEN · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
FedChoice Federal Credit Union Implements FI Works Customer Data Platform
FI Works, a leading provider of data analytics, marketing automation, and CRM solutions for community banks and credit unions, today announced that FedChoice Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Lanham, MD, implemented the FI Works Customer Data Platform to replace its legacy marketing customer information file and give staff real-time visibility into member data.
By FI Works · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Franklin Templeton Expands Global Client Group Leadership to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth
Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader, today announced the continued expansion of its Global Client Group leadership team with the appointments of Elizabeth “Liz” Hogbin as Head of Global Product and Rene Buehlmann as Head of Asia Pacific, as well as the transition of Patrick O’Connor from Head of Global ETFs to Vice Chairman of the Global Client Group.
By Franklin Resources, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
The SOLO Network Announces Bank Reliance Pilot for Reusable Customer Verification in Coordination with The U.S. Department of Treasury, FinCEN, OCC, and the FDIC
The SOLO Network today announced a FinCEN-observed bank reliance pilot in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), demonstrating the first scalable framework for making trusted customer verification reusable across financial institutions.
By SOLO · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
FedEx Freight Sending 111 Drivers to NTDC
Highlighted by 18 drivers who were named Grand Champion in their respective states this year and nine past National Champions, FedEx Freight will field a team of 111 drivers at next week’s National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh.
By FedEx Freight · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Murphy Oil Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Common Stock of Murphy Oil Corporation of $0.35 per share, or $1.40 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on September 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of August 17, 2026.
By Murphy Oil Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
BZAI DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Blaize Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on October 5, 2026
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Blaize Holdings, Inc. ("“Blaize” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BZAI) and reminds investors of the October 5, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
By Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Emerald Transformer and Texas Transformers & Equipment Partner to Deliver US-Assembled Transformer and Substation Solutions
Emerald Transformer, a leading provider of transformer lifecycle solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Texas Transformers & Equipment, Inc. (TTE) to deliver US-assembled transformer and substation solutions backed by comprehensive testing, field support, and an industry-leading five-year warranty.
By Emerald Transformer · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Could Your Family Hold an Untold Irish Famine Story? Global Irish Famine Way New Jersey Launches Statewide Search
Thousands of New Jersey families may unknowingly hold an untold chapter of Irish history.
Bilt and Qatar Airways Privilege Club Expand Collaboration to Unlock 3X Avios on Rent for Qatar Airways Privilege Club Credit Cardholders
Bilt, the membership for where you live, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Qatar Airways Privilege Club – the loyalty program of Qatar Airways, the World's Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2025 for an unprecedented ninth time. Starting today, Bilt Members who hold an eligible Qatar Airways Privilege Club Credit Card can earn a total of 3 Avios per $1 spent on rent payments up to $50,000 per calendar year, processed through Bilt.
By Bilt · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Seemplicity Recognized in Multiple 2026 Gartner® Research Reports
Seemplicity today announced its inclusion across four recent 2026 Gartner research reports covering Preemptive Exposure Management, Preemptive Exposure Assessment, and Application Security Posture Management (ASPM).
By Seemplicity · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
MYGN Investor Alert: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Investigation Into Myriad Genetics (MYGN)
On May 5, 2026, Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: MYGN) reaffirmed adjusted EBITDA of $37 million to $49 million and adjusted gross margin of 68% to 69% for full-year 2026. Roughly three months later, the adjusted EBITDA range was suspended outright and MYGN shares dropped. If you held Myriad Genetics stock and lost money, you are encouraged to submit your loss information now. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
By Levi & Korsinsky, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
REGN Stock Drop: If You Lost Money Investing in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Leading the Class Action Lawsuit
Robbins LLP reminds investors that a securities class action has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) securities between August 1, 2025 and May 15, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).
By Robbins LLP · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Morrison Healthcare Introduces New Maternity Experience Program to Elevate Hospitality for Patients and Families During One of Life's Most Meaningful Moments
As hospitals continue looking for new ways to elevate the patient experience, Morrison Healthcare introduces its new Maternity Experience Program: a hospitality-driven approach designed to help hospitals create more personalized, memorable moments for maternity patients and their families.
By Morrison Healthcare · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Clinilabs Announces Medical Leadership Appointments
Clinilabs (“Clinilabs LLC”), a global, full-service contract research organization (CRO) specializing in central nervous system (CNS) drug and device development, today announced the appointments of Bob Dagher, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer and Waqar Ahmed Siddiqui, M.D., as Principal Investigator of the Company’s Eatontown, New Jersey Clinical Research Unit (CRU).
By Clinilabs · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
AGCO Investor Alert: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Investigation Into AGCO Corporation (AGCO)
A guidance gap of roughly $400 million to $500 million in sales, and up to $0.35 per share in earnings, is what AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) investors were handed on July 30, 2026, when the Company reduced its full-year 2026 outlook alongside second-quarter results and the stock declined. If you suffered a loss on your AGCO investment, you are encouraged to submit your information for a free case evaluation. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
By Levi & Korsinsky, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Conti Federal Awarded $39.9M Contract for B-21 Raider Alert Facility
Conti Federal Services LLC, a leading federal construction and design-build firm, has been awarded a $39.9M firm-fixed-price contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District to construct the B-21 Raider Alert Facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota. The facility will provide secure lodging and readiness space for B-21 aircrews on alert status, supporting the operational readiness of the next generation of U.S. air power.
By Conti Federal Services LLC · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
JetBlue BlueHouse™ Lounge at JFK Earns #1 in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice™ Awards 2026
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today proudly announced its BlueHouse lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has been voted #1 ‘Best Airport Lounge’ in Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice™ Awards 2026, a consumer-voted program recognizing standout travel and hospitality experiences. BlueHouse at JFK is JetBlue’s first ever airport lounge, opened in December 2025.
By JetBlue · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Sodexo Renews and Expands Contract With Deaconess Health System to Advance Patient-Centered Care
Sodexo, a leading provider of high-quality food and facilities management solutions, has renewed its partnership with Deaconess Health System. Valued at approximately $23 million annually, the renewed agreement reflects the strength of the longstanding relationship between the two organizations and their continued commitment to delivering innovative foodservice and facilities management solutions that support exceptional care and operational excellence.
By Sodexo · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Aptarro Appoints David Smith as Chief Technology Officer to Advance Reimbursement Intelligence Platform
Aptarro, a healthcare technology company defining reimbursement intelligence, today announced the appointment of David P. Smith as Chief Technology Officer. Smith will lead the company's technology strategy, engineering, architecture, security, and infrastructure as Aptarro expands its platform and brings intelligent decision support deeper into provider and partner workflows.
By Aptarro · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Osmo Gives Every Storyteller the Power of a Production Studio
Every company has a storyteller. The person who can already picture a distinctive launch video, a vivid product reveal, or a powerful title sequence, fully formed in their head. For years, they've had no way to make it real themselves. Video and motion design lived inside professional tools that take years to master, or behind a queue of specialists, or lately, inside a prompt box that promises to bottle taste inside an AI model.
By Osmo · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
State of Utah Selects RTA Fleet360 to Modernize Fleet Operations
The Utah Division of Fleet Operations has selected RTA Fleet360 software from RTA: The Fleet Success Company to help manage its statewide fleet of more than 10,000 assets and 12,000 pieces of equipment. Fleet360 is a purpose-built Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) that puts assets, technicians, maintenance, parts, and reporting under one simple, AI-enabled interface, giving fleet teams better organization and tighter control over their operation.
By RTA: The Fleet Success Company · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
SkinBit Raises $6M Pre-Seed Round to Fix the Last Gap in Preventative Health: Your Skin
SkinBit, the company building a revolutionary full-body scanner for skin cancer screening, today announced a $6 million pre-seed round from Boost VC, Cleo Capital, Manna Ventures, Profluent Capital, with participation from angel investors including Lyft co-founder Logan Green, and nine board-certified dermatologists. The company is bringing twenty-minute, full-body skin scanning technology to the clinics and wellness centers consumers already visit — and building the longitudinal data platform that lets patients own their skin health history over time.
By SkinBit · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Interactive Brokers Adds Brazilian Futures through Brazil’s B3 Exchange
Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global broker, today announced that eligible clients outside of Brazil can now trade Brazilian futures in addition to equities through the B3 exchange. Interactive Brokers was the first broker to provide international investors with streamlined, low-cost access to B3.
Health Universe Partners with Atropos Health to Bring Trusted Real-World Evidence Directly into Clinical Workflows
Health Universe, the secure operating environment for agentic healthcare, today announced a partnership with Atropos Health, the world’s largest creator of real-world evidence (RWE) for clinical decision making. Through the partnership, healthcare organizations using Health Universe will gain seamless access to Atropos Health's clinical decision support capabilities directly within the platform, enabling clinicians to incorporate high-quality, patient-specific evidence into everyday care decisions.
Lithic and Lightspark Partner to Power Global Card Program on Stablecoin Settlement Rails
Lithic, the card issuer processing platform powering next-generation financial experiences, and Lightspark, the open infrastructure for moving money worldwide, today announced a partnership to power Lightspark’s card program on the Visa network issued by Lead Bank. The program settles in USDC, part of a broader industry shift toward using stablecoins and blockchain-based infrastructure for real-world settlement.
By Lithic · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Eight Ameriprise Financial Advisors Recognized on Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” Ranking
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today announced that eight of its financial advisors have been named to the Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” ranking, a prestigious industry list recognizing leading women financial advisors across the United States. The honored advisors exemplify Ameriprise's commitment to delivering personalized financial advice and helping clients achieve their financial goals with confidence.
By Ameriprise Financial, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Sagepoint Logistics Closes Financing to Expand RNG-Fueled Logistics Platform
Sagepoint Logistics (“Sagepoint”), a subsidiary of Sagepoint Energy, announced today it has closed a senior secured financing with Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit Manager L.P. (“PSIC”) to expand its dedicated truckload carrier fueled by renewable natural gas (“RNG”). The financing funds the acquisition of a dedicated fleet of 60 Class 8 heavy-duty trucks and related fueling infrastructure, building on Sagepoint’s capabilities in renewable natural gas (RNG).
By Sagepoint Logistics · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Crawford & Company® Transforms Subsidence Claims With AI-Powered Solution as UK Heatwave Drives Surge in Claims
Crawford & Company® (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B) today announced the successful integration of SubSprint®, its AI-driven claims solution, which is helping transform the way subsidence claims are assessed and managed. The innovative technology is designed to evolve into a SaaS solution and is already delivering a much faster, more efficient claims process at a time when the UK is experiencing a sharp increase in subsidence cases as a result of the record-breaking heatwave.
By Crawford & Company · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Cymulate to Partner with Bitsight to Help Security Teams Validate Defenses Against the Threats That Matter
Cymulate, the leader in security and exposure validation, today announced its plans for a new integration with Bitsight, the global leader in cyber risk intelligence, to connect threat intelligence with continuous exposure validation.
By Cymulate · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
CAPR INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR) securities between December 17, 2025 and July 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until September 28, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Capicor class action lawsuit. Captioned Nkamga v. Capricor Therapeutics, Inc., No. 26-cv-04385 (S.D. Cal.), the Capricor class action lawsuit charges Capricor and certain of Capricor’s top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
BABA INVESTOR NOTICE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Alibaba Group Holding Limited Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead the Alibaba Class Action Lawsuit
The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) publicly traded securities between June 26, 2025 and June 24, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until October 5, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Alibaba class action lawsuit. Captioned Wistisen v. Alibaba Group Holding Limited, No. 26-cv-06654 (S.D.N.Y.), the Alibaba class action lawsuit charges Alibaba and Alibaba’s Chief Executive Officer with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
INTU INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Intuit Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) securities between August 22, 2025 and May 20, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until Tuesday, September 8, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Intuit class action lawsuit. Captioned Baldwin v. Intuit Inc., No. 26-cv-07086 (N.D. Cal.), the Intuit class action lawsuit charges Intuit and certain of Intuit’s top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
MGE Energy Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings
MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE), today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
By MGE Energy, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
PPM America Bolsters Commercial Real Estate Team
PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is pleased to announce the recent additions of four new loan originators to its commercial real estate team: Dennis Kracik, Justin Lata, Andrew Lockhart and Paul Mroz. These hires bring the total number of loan originators on the team to 13 and are intended to support ongoing record origination volumes, as PPM sees increased demand for commercial mortgages from its clients.
By PPM America, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Speech Processing Solutions Launches Philips SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant for Faster, More Accurate Legal Document Creation
Speech Processing Solutions, the global leader in AI-assisted professional dictation and documentation solutions sold under the Philips brand, today announced the Philips SpeechLive Legal AI Assistant. The new solution transforms voice recordings, dictation and uploaded sources into structured, ready-to-review legal documents, helping legal professionals work faster while retaining control of the final draft.
By Speech Processing Solutions · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Bosna Reosiguranje d.d. Sarajevo
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Bosna Reosiguranje d.d. Sarajevo (Bosna Re) (Bosnia and Herzegovina [BH]). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Kemper Announces Inducement Equity Awards for Newly Hired Executive
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) (the “Company”) today announced that it granted inducement equity awards to Eric E. Kappler, Executive Vice President, President, P&C, in connection with the commencement of his employment with the Company.
By Kemper Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Corpay Cross-Border Named the Official FX Partner of Ultimate Sevens
Corpay, Inc.*, (NYSE: CPAY) a global leader in corporate payments, is pleased to announce that Corpay’s Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with Ultimate Sevens, a new global rugby sevens championship backed by BIA Sports Group launching in August 2026. Under the agreement, Corpay becomes Ultimate Sevens exclusive and Official Foreign Exchange (FX) Partner, along with being an Ultimate Sevens Playmaker.
By Corpay, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
mPulse Expands National Print and Mail Operations with New Regional Operating Center in Phoenix, Arizona
mPulse, a leader in Health Experience and Insights (HXI), has signed a long-term lease for a new Regional Operating Center in Phoenix, Arizona, expanding its national print and mail production network with western operations beginning in Q4.
By mPulse · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
C3 Nonprofit Consulting Group Releases Landmark Research on the Future of Foundation Leadership
As philanthropy confronts increasing public expectations, accelerating CEO transitions, and growing demands for organizational impact, new research suggests many foundations may be preparing leaders for the challenges of the past rather than those ahead.
By C3 Nonprofit Consulting Group · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Payman AI Receives ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Banker’s Choice Award
Payman AI, a fintech building AI agents for financial institutions, announced it received the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) ThinkTECH Accelerator program’s Banker’s Choice Award. The Banker’s Choice Award honors the most promising solution from the cohort, as voted by community bankers who participated in the most recent ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
By Payman AI · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
CrowdStrike Announces $100,000 International AI Security Challenge
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced AI Unlocked: Agents of Chaos, a $100,000 AI security challenge in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this virtual game, players use prompt injection and other techniques to manipulate AI agents weaponized by a fictional adversary and stop them before they strike, learning firsthand how agents can be exploited in enterprise environments and what it takes to secure them.
By CrowdStrike · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
West Shore Home Names Brian Nabet Chief Technology Officer
West Shore Home, one of the fastest-growing home remodeling companies in the United States, has named Brian Nabet Chief Technology Officer. Nabet will lead enterprise technology strategy across the company’s operations in more than 40 cities and 27 states. Danny Fisher, who previously served as CTO, moves into the newly created position of Chief Systems Officer.
By West Shore Home · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Popular, Inc. Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock and Announces Distribution on Trust Preferred Securities
Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) announced today that it has declared the following monthly cash dividend on its outstanding shares of Non-Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock:
By Popular, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Doug Bergeron Launches Campaign to Revitalize Growth at Ethan Allen and Nominates Alternative Slate of Director Candidates
Doug Bergeron, a beneficial owner of 5.0% of the outstanding common stock of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (“Ethan Allen” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ETD), today announced that he, through his entity DGB Investment, Inc., has nominated six1 highly qualified and experienced candidates for election to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). In conjunction with the nominations, Mr. Bergeron also released the following open letter to shareholders regarding the urgent need to revitalize Ethan Allen and reignite growth at the Company.
By ON BEHALF OF DOUG BERGERON · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Blue Barn Wealth and Paragon Private Wealth Partner with Savvy, Adding $550M in Combined AUM
Savvy Advisors Inc., a federally registered investment advisor (RIA) affiliated with Savvy Wealth, Inc. (“Savvy”), today announced the addition of Blue Barn Wealth (“Blue Barn”) and Paragon Private Wealth Management (“Paragon”) to its growing network of independent advisors. Together, the two firms bring approximately $550 million in combined assets under management (AUM) to the platform. The additions come amid rapid growth for Savvy, which has brought on over $4 billion in recruited assets in 2026 alone and now holds more than $8 billion in total AUM, a 4x increase year-over-year. Blue Barn Wealth and Paragon reinforce Savvy's reputation as the destination for independent advisors who want AI-native technology and dedicated operational support without sacrificing their brand, their clients, or their time.
By Savvy Wealth · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Dispatch Appoints Industry Leaders to Inaugural Board of Advisors
Dispatch, the data infrastructure platform that enables the wealth industry to run revenue-critical workflows, today announced the formation of its inaugural Board of Advisors with the appointments of Bob Oros, Rajini Kodialam, Stephen Langlois, and Sachin Shah. The appointments come as Dispatch enters its next phase of growth, adding experienced wealth management and fintech leaders to help guide the company's rapid expansion. Together, the new board members bring decades of experience building, scaling, and advising category-defining wealth management and financial technology companies, the perfect complement for Dispatch as the company continues expanding the industry's leading data infrastructure platform.
By Dispatch · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
MapQuest Opens Its Mapping Platform to AI Agents with a New Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, Plus 1 Billion Free Transactions to Celebrate
MapQuest, the pioneering mapping brand, today announced the launch of the MapQuest MCP, a hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives AI agents direct access to MapQuest's location platform, including geocoding, routing, and mapping. To mark the launch, MapQuest is making 1 billion transactions available for free to developers who build on the MapQuest MCP Server.
By System1, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Americans Won't Give Up Summer Travel; 60% Say Vacation Is Non-Negotiable, Reveals New LugLess Survey
LugLess, the easiest and most affordable luggage shipping service, today announced findings from its 2026 Summer Travel Habits survey of more than 1,000 U.S. citizens. Despite rising travel costs, such as airfare and baggage fees, vacation remains a priority for most Americans. Only 13% will skip a trip this year, while going on vacation is non-negotiable for 60% of respondents. But of the 60%, 41% will scale back their vacations to stay within budget.
By LugLess · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
GRM Information Management and World-Class Cancer Research and Treatment Center Expand Pathology and Document Storage Relationship.
GRM Information Management and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are proud to announce an expansion of their existing document and pathology storage relationship. The partnership was originally established in 2020, when GRM began providing storage services for a large portion of MSKCC’s pathology blocks and slides that had previously been housed in the facilities of another storage vendor.
By GRM Information Management · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
LRN Appoints Matt Franks as Chief Revenue Officer and Lawrence Waldman as Executive Vice President of Client Success
LRN Corporation, a global leader in ethics and compliance solutions, today announced the appointments of Matt Franks as Chief Revenue Officer and Lawrence Waldman as Executive Vice President of Client Success. Together, they bring extensive leadership experience, strengthening culture, building enduring customer relationships, and improving organizational performance. Their appointments deepen LRN's ability to help clients foster ethical cultures where people make better decisions and contribute stronger performance.
By LRN · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
OptionMetrics Partners With Equality Asset Management to Broaden Product Portfolio, Expand Markets
OptionMetrics, the leading options data and analytics provider for institutional investors and academic researchers worldwide, and Equality Asset Management (EAM), a Boston-based growth equity firm, announce a partnership to accelerate OptionMetrics’ product development and market expansion. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
By OptionMetrics · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Cloudinary Becomes the First Visual Media Platform Built for Agent-Native Development
Cloudinary, the image and video platform trusted by the world's leading brands, today announced the launch of its Agent Experience layer – making Cloudinary the first visual media platform purpose-built for a new development model where humans define outcomes and AI agents execute implementation. Its new Agent Experience layer allows AI agents to build, run, manage and optimize visual media workflows autonomously within a self-provisioned, fully-featured “Claimable Cloud” – an environment scoped for agent-driven experimentation that developers can easily take ownership of to continue production without losing any progress. This allows developers and teams to bring applications to market even faster without worrying about the mechanics of media integration or impractical agent-developer handoffs.
By Cloudinary · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Power Integrations Demonstrates World’s First 2200 V GaN Technology for Next-Era High-Voltage Power Systems
Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced that PowiGaN™ gallium-nitride (GaN) technology is now rated at up to 2200 V, far exceeding the voltage capabilities of all other commercially available GaN technologies. This breakthrough positions PowiGaN as the leading technology solution for high-voltage data centers, EVs, renewable energy and HVDC infrastructure as they leverage higher-voltage bus architectures in search of greater power density.
By Power Integrations, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Propel Software Launches Manufacturing Hub Providing Seamless and Standardized Integration with 12 ERP Platforms
Propel, creator of the first product value management (PVM) platform to transform how manufacturers develop, launch, and service products, today announced its Summer 2026 release highlighted by Manufacturing Hub. Propel Manufacturing Hub removes the disconnect between engineering and production by integrating PLM with multiple ERP platforms, creating a continuous product thread throughout the product lifecycle.
By Propel Software · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
Cloudflare OS Is the First AI Workspace Built Around How Companies Actually Work
Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced it will launch Cloudflare OS, an open source AI workspace that runs on Cloudflare's global network. Cloudflare OS will give every employee a secure workspace equipped with AI tools and access to internal company systems—without requiring new infrastructure or months of custom development. Today, Cloudflare OS is available now through Cloudflare's open-source repository. Soon organizations will be able to access Cloudflare OS directly through Cloudflare or work with a select group of global implementation partners—including Presidio, Happy Cog and others—to tailor the deployment to their specific environment.
By Cloudflare, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
O’Reilly to Host Fourth AI Codecon on Building with Open Source AI
O’Reilly, the premier learning platform for technology professionals, today announced the fourth virtual conference in the AI Codecon series. Building with Open Source AI will take place on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 11:00am to 3:00pm ET, and is free for all attendees.
By O’Reilly · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
NantBioRenewables Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for BioCal-ICS
NantBioRenewables, the company behind the Wave Ware™ line of high-performance renewable foodservice products, today announced that BioCal-ICS has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s USDA Certified Biobased Product Label.
By NantBioRenewables · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2026
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