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Nomi Health Founder and CEO Mark Newman testified today before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce’s Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, presenting operating evidence that direct contracting is lowering costs and improving outcomes for self-funded employers and their workforces.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of MercadoLibre, Inc. (“MercadoLibre” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MELI) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Morpho, the open blockchain-based credit network, today announced it will power Robinhood’s new Earn product, enabling Robinhood's millions of eligible users more options to earn yield onchain via a self-custody wallet, directly within the Robinhood app. The product will roll out progressively to Robinhood's US customer base over the coming weeks.

AM Best has assigned an indicative Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) to subordinated notes from the recently filed shelf registration of Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) (headquartered in Radnor, PA). The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating is stable.

Pyth Network requests that their press release NewsItemId: 20260630241022 issued June 30, 2026 “Nasdaq Joins Pyth Data Marketplace” be killed.

UFP Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPT), today announced that Mitchell Rock, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ron Lataille, Sr. Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, will present and host 1x1 meetings at the CJS Securities 26th Annual New Ideas Summer Conference on Thursday, July 9, 2026 in White Plains, NY.

Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is donating $250,000 to the Global Empowerment Mission to help support relief efforts following the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.

MeridianLink, Inc., a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced the appointment of John Wiseman as Chief Revenue Officer and Adam Gray as Chief Transformation Officer.

G&A Partners, a leading national HR outsourcing provider and professional employer organization (PEO), today announced that co-founder and CEO John W. Allen will retire after more than 30 years leading the company’s growth and transformation. Following a comprehensive succession planning process led by the Board of Directors, the company has appointed Jeff Williams as incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective July 13, 2026.

Maple, an onchain asset manager, today announced the launch of syrupUSDG on Robinhood Chain, a new Syrup asset that brings Maple's institutional credit strategies to Global Dollar (USDG), the regulated stablecoin issued by Paxos, on behalf of Global Dollar Network. Maple has originated more than $22 billion in loans since 2022, across multiple market cycles.

As the country prepares to mark 250 years of independence, Guild Mortgage announced a new national partnership with Homes For Our Troops focused on helping severely injured military veterans live more safely and independently at home.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Karat Packaging Inc. ("Karat Packaging" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KRT) concerning whether the board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

ExploreLearning | Learning A‑Z announced its new name ExploreK12, marking the next phase of its evolution as a unified organization serving educators across literacy, math, and science. The new identity reflects both the strength of its combined portfolio and its clear purpose: one rooted in helping educators unlock brighter futures for every student through practical, effective, and joyful learning experiences.

Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, convened its ninth annual Innovation Forum on June 17-18, 2026 at the David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University and BASE-X, a deep technology convener. The program brought together industry leaders, technology innovators, and academic experts to accelerate solutions to the energy sector’s most critical challenges under the theme “Demonstrate and Deploy.”

Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced its Shield™ blood test for colorectal cancer screening (CRC) is now covered for eligible UnitedHealth Group (UHG) members1, making it the first major commercial insurer to provide coverage for adults 45 or older amid rising CRC rates for adults under 652 and mortality for younger adults as the leading cause of cancer death for those under 50.3

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. ("Braemar" or the "Company") (NYSE: BHR) concerning whether the board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Starfighters Space, Inc. ("Starfighters" or the "Company") (NYSE: FJET) concerning whether the board breached its fiduciary duties to shareholders.

Accelerant (NYSE: ARX), a data-driven risk exchange platform for the specialty insurance market, today announced an enhanced partnership with Lloyd’s of London. By launching the ARX Consortium, backed by seven highly respected Lloyd’s syndicates, the Accelerant Risk Exchange has established a flexible platform for a diversified and substantial specialty risk portfolio, utilizing the combined resources of Accelerant’s high quality premium flow alongside the reputation and security of the Lloyd’s Market.

Sunny Bhatia, MD, MMM, FACHE, FACC, FSCAI, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare, has been honored by LA Times Studios as the CEO Large Company honoree at the 2026 LA Executive Forum & Leadership Awards.

Nubank, one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, led primary institution incidence across Brazil in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to research conducted by NPS Prism by Bain & Company. In 17 states, roughly 30% of the population chose Nubank as their primary institution. This means that, across every region of the country, millions of Brazilians rely on Nubank to manage their salary, payments, and financial products.

SPIE, the international society of optics and photonics, invites the optics and photonics community to apply for this year’s SPIE Prism Awards, which recognize outstanding new products making waves on the market. Honorees will be announced at the highly-anticipated award ceremony on 3 February 2027 at SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco, California.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming August 24, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased First Solar, Inc. (“First Solar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FSLR) securities between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Longbridge Financial, LLC, a leading national mortgage lender and servicer specializing in home equity solutions for older Americans, today announced that Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer Melissa Macerato has been named a 2026 HousingWire Woman of Influence. Now in its second decade, the annual recognition highlights female leaders making outstanding contributions to the mortgage and real estate industries, with an emphasis on achievements over the past 12 months.

Cotiviti, a leader in enterprise healthcare software and data-driven technology solutions, has been named the highest-designated Leader for market impact by Everest Group in the Pre-payment Integrity Solutions PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026. Cotiviti was also positioned as one of the top Leaders for vision and capability. The recognition highlights Cotiviti's strong market adoption, client outcomes, innovation, and leadership in helping health plans identify and prevent improper payments before they occur.

POP MART - the global entertainment IP brand built around original characters, storytelling, and artist-led creativity - is bringing its “THE MONSTERS 10th Anniversary World Tour” to New York City this summer with an immersive exhibition that takes fans through the history of the beloved IP franchise. This marks the first time the exhibit is available to fans in the U.S., following successful stops in Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, Paris, and Tokyo.

The California Cannabis Awards (CCAs), in partnership with the California State Fair, today announced the medalists in the 2026 competition, honoring dozens of brands across ten categories, including the new Home Grow Competition. The prestigious contest reflects California's growing recognition of cannabis alongside other award-winning state fair programs, including wine and olive oil.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 25, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FUTU) securities between May 24, 2023 and May 27, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Guitar Center today announced the full lineup and event details for its Drum-Off 2026 National Finale, taking place August 20 at the historic Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. After nearly a decade away, the iconic Drum-Off competition returns to crown its next champion. Six finalists selected from thousands nationwide will compete live before a panel of legendary judges, celebrity guests, and a live audience. The winner will receive a brand endorsement, career-changing opportunities, $25,000 in cash, and a complete pro-level drum, hardware and cymbal setup. Tickets are available now to the public at AXS.com, with 15 percent of each ticket price benefiting the Guitar Center Music Foundation.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Greenval Insurance Designated Activity Company (Greenval) (Ireland). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components, including high performance capacitors, radio frequency ("RF") filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, today announced the date for the release of its second quarter 2026 financial results.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Motors Insurance Company Limited (MICL) (United Kingdom). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. MICL is a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust International Insurance, Ltd., which is a member of the AmTrust Group.

Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced today that Alaska Communications Systems (ACS) is extending their investment in the Calix One™ platform, adopting SmartMDU™ to broaden their SmartLife™ managed services portfolio. This builds on their success serving residential (SmartHome™) and small business (SmartBiz™) subscribers. With these managed services on Calix One, ACS is transforming operations to accelerate the delivery of differentiated experiences—enabling their team to compete and win across multiple markets.

Alfred University and Sodexo have entered into a new partnership set to enhance the campus dining experience, leveraging Sodexo’s innovative services and culinary excellence. Effective June 1, the new partnership is the result of several months of careful evaluation to determine which dining services provider would best support students and strengthen their sense of belonging at the private university in western New York, which was founded in 1836.

Opsin, a leading enterprise agent security and governance platform, today announced it joined the expanding Torq AMP alliance program, designed to drive agentic AI innovation. Opsin was chosen due to its leading agent contextual layer connecting data access, identity, permissions, agent intent, and agent behavior for accurate, scalable agent governance that seamlessly integrates with the Torq AI SOC Platform. Together, Opsin and Torq empower enterprise customers and their SOC/Incident Response teams.

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today announced that it will release fiscal year 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The Company will conduct a conference call to address the financial results. A live webcast of the call will be available to individual investors and the public beginning at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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 Hub Group, Inc. (“Hub Group” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HUBG) securities between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Hub Group investors have until August 28, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of MercadoLibre, Inc. (“MercadoLibre” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MELI) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

HeartBeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical technology company focused on transforming cardiac care through powerful cardiac insights, today announced completion of patient enrollment in its ALIGN-ACS pilot study evaluating the HeartBeam System for heart attack detection. Enrollment was completed ahead of the Company’s previously communicated third quarter 2026 timeline.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Hub Group, Inc. (“Hub” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: HUBG) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

CrossCountry Consulting, a leading business advisory and technology solutions firm, today announced the acquisition of Dupont Circle Solutions (DCS), a Salesforce-focused technology consulting firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The acquisition meaningfully expands CrossCountry’s Salesforce practice, deepens its lead-to-cash and revenue operations capabilities, and strengthens its ability to drive measurable value creation for clients, particularly private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) and its joint venture partner, Walsh Construction Company, have reached Substantial Completion on the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) $2.1 billion Red and Purple Line Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project, the largest completed capital project in CTA’s history.

Tech Soft 3D, the leading provider of engineering software development toolkits and industrial applications for CAD and CAE data conversion, visualization, and simulation, announced that its partner Oasys LS-DYNA Environment has integrated Tech Soft 3D’s HOOPS Exchange into Oasys PRIMER 23, expanding CAD import support from 3 formats to 16.

Westcliff University, a leading global institution in career-focused higher education, is closing out its latest academic year on a high note, with a string of athletic achievements and institutional recognitions that demonstrate the university’s continued rise as a launchpad where championship-level competition and academic excellence go hand in hand. From national titles to top graduate program rankings and a strengthened commitment to military-connected students, Westcliff’s 2025–26 chapter stands as one of its most decorated years on record.

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leader in Zero Trust Browser Security.

A contagious facial cancer has erased roughly 80% of Tasmania's wild devils since it surfaced in the 1990s, and biting, a natural behavior for feeding and mating, spreads it faster than conservation can contain it. The Colossal Foundation, the nonprofit conservation arm of Colossal Biosciences, is now joining the fight. It has partnered with the University of Tasmania to attack Devil facial tumour disease (DFTD) on two fronts.

Inverness Graham, a Philadelphia-based buyout firm focused on acquiring innovative, high-growth companies where technology is transforming traditional industry, today announced that Aliya Khaydarova has been named to GrowthCap’s 2026 Top Women Leaders in Growth Investing. Aliya has played a pivotal role in more than 30 of Inverness Graham’s 104 buyout transactions, as well as several platform exits, across the firm’s Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing, and Tech-Enabled Services and Software focus areas. She has developed particular expertise in Healthcare.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “aa-” (Superior) of the subsidiaries of Odyssey Group Holdings, Inc. (Odyssey Group). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the companies.)

More South Florida students will have the opportunity to teach, lead, and develop real-world career skills following a $2 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst. The gift will enable Breakthrough Miami to expand its nationally recognized Students-Teaching-Students leadership model.

Rockstar Energy athletes showed up big at X Games Sacramento 2026, earning six podium finishes across BMX, Moto X and Skateboard during the inaugural X Games League event at Cal Expo.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers or sellers of securities of Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) between April 12, 2022 and May 30, 2025.

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) today launches the Music as Medicine Neuroscience Research Initiative, in partnership with the Renée Fleming Foundation, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, and Jim Weiss of Real Chemistry, to support outstanding scientists examining the connections between neuroscience and music. The grants, of $100,000 each, will fund research into music-based therapies with potential to advance the health and well-being of people living with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke and depression.

ProSight Financial Association has released the 2026 ProSight Small Business Banking Outlook, offering new insights into the priorities, challenges and banking behaviors shaping the small business market. Based on a survey of 600 U.S. small business owners, the research reveals that businesses remain focused on growth despite a more cautious outlook for the year ahead.

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 Hub Group, Inc. (“Hub Group” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HUBG) securities between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Hub Group investors have until August 28, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) an automated global electronic broker, today reported its Electronic Brokerage monthly performance metrics for June.

emaqi, the digital cross-publisher manga app, today launched emaqi Premium, a monthly subscription service for readers in the United States and Canada. Priced at $6.99 USD / $9.99 CAD per month, the service provides access to over 400 manga series spanning more than 2,000 volumes from more than 10 publishers, including Kodansha USA Publishing, Shonengahosha Co., Ltd., and AKITASHOTEN Co., Ltd. Plus, VIZ Media/Shogakukan titles will be added in the coming weeks.

Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NSIT) today announced it has signed an agreement to formalize its role as a launch partner for Microsoft 365 E7, Microsoft’s Frontier Suite that combines advanced productivity and security with artificial intelligence (AI) built for work and capabilities to manage and secure AI agents. As one of the first enterprises to deploy Microsoft’s Frontier Suite across its own 14,000+ employee global enterprise, Insight will be client zero for the shift to a human-led, agent-operated enterprise. This dual position — serving as launch partner and enterprise-wide internal adopter — positions Insight as a partner that lives AI transformation firsthand.

Workato®, the leading Enterprise Control and Execution Platform for AI, today announced the general availability of Workato Labs, a new home for open-source developer tools that bring Workato into the hands of AI-powered coders.

The Phillips Academy Board of Trustees announced today that James F. Ventre ’79 will become the 17th head of school. Ventre, a native of Methuen, Mass., is currently assistant head of school for admission and financial aid and is one of the longest-serving senior leaders at the Academy. His tenure begins one year from now, July 1, 2027.

BuyQ, a leading group purchasing organization serving more than 4,000 charter and private schools nationwide, today announced new supplier categories, nearly doubling its category offerings to its charter school members in just six months following its acquisition by CoreTrust.

92Bio, Inc. (www.92biotech.com), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation T-cell engaging antibodies (TCEs), today announced dosing of the first patient in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating NTB-928 for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The trial is being conducted at multiple US sites, with the first patient dosed at START New York-Long Island under the direction of Principal Investigator Dr. Geraldine O'Sullivan Coyne, MD.

Monomoy Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on private equity and credit investing in the middle market, announced today it has completed its acquisition of Jiffy Lube International, Inc., the leading quick lube and automotive service franchisor in North America, from a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc. for approximately $1.3 billion. The closing follows the signing of a definitive agreement announced on March 9, 2026.

RevTech Partners today announced the launch of its Revenue Intelligence Platform, combining more than 90 years of healthcare operations, revenue cycle management, finance, consulting, and technology experience with artificial intelligence to help healthcare organizations identify revenue leakage, improve operational performance, and make better financial decisions. Founded by executives who have spent their careers leading dental practices, DSOs, MSOs, ambulatory surgery centers, hospitals, and health systems, the company was built on a simple belief: technology should do more than report what happened. It should help organizations understand why it happened, where it happened, and how to fix it.

Hotel workers at the Fairfield by Marriott New York Manhattan Times Square and the Four Points by Sheraton Midtown - Times Square on West 40th Street are calling for an unfair labor practice boycott and began picketing outside of the Times Square hotels Monday evening.

CorVista Health, has announced that the American Medical Association (AMA) has granted a new Category III Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code for novel augmentative AI algorithmic analysis of potential coronary artery disease (CAD), pulmonary hypertension (PH), and elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP). The new code encompasses the FDA-cleared CorVista® System for CAD and PH, as well as the anticipated PCWP Add-On algorithm which is currently under FDA review and not commercially available in the United States.

Centillion Solutions, an Osmose Company and leading provider of telecommunications engineering and network data solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with 3-GIS, a market-leading provider of fiber network design and management software. Together, the organizations will help broadband and telecommunications operators unlock greater value from their network data by improving the accuracy, integrity, and usability of Geographic Information System (GIS) records that serve as the foundation for network planning, operations, and growth.

Together AI, the company making it dramatically cheaper and easier to run open source AI models at scale, today announced an $800 million Series C financing at an $8.3 billion post-money valuation. The round was led by Aramco Ventures, with participation from Vista Equity Partners, General Catalyst, Emergence Capital, NVIDIA, March Capital, Pegatron, S Ventures (SentinelOne) and others.

TriMark USA LLC (“TriMark” or the “Company”), the largest North American integrated provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry, today announced that Terry O’Brien has informed the Company’s Board of Directors of his decision to retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 1, 2026, in order to focus on his health and larger life goals. In the interim, O’Brien will serve as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board to ensure a smooth transition, following which he will continue as a member of the Board of Directors to support the Company’s current transformation and growth momentum. TriMark’s Board of Directors has appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) James Noonan to serve as CEO.

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) today announced Michael Schwartz as chair of its Board of Directors for 2026-27, along with a new slate of board officers and directors who will help guide the association’s work on behalf of the convenience services industry. Schwartz, Vice President of Field and Account Sales (U.S.) and Equipment (U.S. & Canada) at Nestlé Professional Solutions, assumed the role July 1.

The Central Coast healthcare community is poised to advance behavioral health innovation following the approval of California’s 2026–27 state budget. The budget includes a one-time $5 million investment for CenCal Health and the behavioral health departments of both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to launch a groundbreaking behavioral health pilot focused on supporting individuals living with severe schizophrenia and anosognosia. The funding marks a significant milestone for CenCal Health and its community partners in a promising step forward to expand effective, community-based behavioral health care across the region.

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced that its "Vets in Blue" aircraft now features a commemorative "250" design honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The aircraft was showcased on Tuesday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), where U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty and an all-veteran JetBlue flight crew to recognize the airline's tribute to veterans and active-duty service members whose service has helped safeguard the freedoms celebrated throughout the nation's 250-year history.

Darryl Davis Seminars, Inc. has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Epique, Inc. d/b/a Epique Realty in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging unauthorized use of the registered POWER AGENT® trademark.

KBRA releases a report on U.S. commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loan performance trends observed in the June 2026 servicer reporting period. The 30+ day delinquency rate among KBRA-rated U.S. private label CMBS declined 13 basis points (bps) to 7.5% in June from 7.7% in May, while the distress rate (reflecting delinquent plus current-but-specially-serviced loans) declined 14 bps.

PBIRx, Inc. is proud to announce that Patricia Sirowich has been named to The Hartford Business Journal Power 25 Healthcare list, which identifies leaders who have had a significant impact on the industry and public health. Sirowich is the founder and president of PBIRx, the premier consultant firm in the pharmacy benefit industry, providing individualized consulting and auditing services for more than 30 years.

ExchangeRight, one of the nation's leading providers of diversified REIT and DST investments, has announced the full subscription of Essential Income 7 DST amid continued investor demand for accelerated access to the Essential Income REIT. Essential Income 7 DST is a closed offering and is not accepting new investors.

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) announced that 643 of the firm’s financial advisors have been named to the Forbes “Best‑in‑State Wealth Advisors 2026” list. The annual ranking recognizes top advisors across the country based on a range of criteria, including providing an end-to-end client experience, client impact and retention, ethical standards, professionalism and business success. The rankings are finalized based on data provided by thousands of the nation’s most accomplished advisors.