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KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to ten classes of mortgage-backed certificates from Aspire Mortgage Trust 2026-4 (SPIRE 2026-4), a $490.6 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 1,070 residential mortgages, is characterized by fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), which make up 99.0% and 1.0% of the pool, respectively. The loans are classified as Qualified Mortgages – Safe Harbor (APOR) (QM: Safe Harbor (APOR)) (49.1%), Qualified Mortgages – Rebuttable Presumption (APOR) (QM: Rebuttable Presumption (APOR)) (1.9%), Non-Qualified Mortgages (Non-QM) (14.5%), or exempt (34.5%) from the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule due to origination for non-consumer loan purposes.

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of EquipmentShare.com Inc (NASDAQ: EQPT) resulting from allegations that EquipmentShare may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) announced today it completed a term securitization transaction involving the issuance of $300 million in principal amount of asset-backed notes with an overall weighted average coupon of 5.52%. The advance rate for this transaction was 98.00%.

EDO, the TV outcomes company, today released its performance ranking of the entire FIFA World Cup 2026™ — from the tournament's opening match to the final. EDO’s World Cup TV outcomes ranker showcases brands like Kalshi, Oura Ring, and AT&T in the lead with the most engaging spots of the tournament. EDO scored every national World Cup ad, across English and Spanish language airings, based on how effective each spot was at driving the investment-grade signals most proven to predict future sales. EDO’s World Cup total tournament TV outcomes ranker, featuring performance data from 369 brands across 22 categories is available at edo.com/worldcup.

Duffy & Shanley, a leading integrated communications agency, has been named a winner in the PRNEWS + Chief Marketer 2026 Experiential & Event PR Awards for its launch of Australian apparel brand Bonds in the U.S. The honor marks the second consecutive year PRNEWS has recognized the agency's work on Bonds, following a 2025 PRNEWS Platinum Award for best US Consumer Launch.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller® brand arc welding equipment, announces the launch of the new Deltaweld 600 and Auto Deltaweld 600, extending the proven Deltaweld platform to 600 amps. Built for operations that need more power when the job calls for it, Deltaweld 600 and Auto Deltaweld 600 enable an operation to weld with higher amperage for longer periods while continuing to use a system they already know.

Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, today announced that its CEO, Matthew Kinsella, will testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources to discuss the Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026.

Private wealth advisor Kevin King JD, CFP®, AAMS®, CPWA®, recently joined the independent channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) from Edward Jones in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he managed approximately $160 million in client assets.

Bee Maps today announced that USDC rewards will become the default rewards system for drivers in the Bee App beginning in August 2026.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) to Tempus AI, Inc. for $16.25 per share of common stock. The consideration is reported to be structured as a 100% stock transaction, with Tempus having the option to elect payment in cash at Tempus’ discretion, capped at 50% of the consideration paid.

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that The Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America built ZoomInfo into its Sales Practicum course, and 72.5% of the prospects its students generated were judged outreach-worthy by corporate partners, up from 58% the previous semester without it, according to the school.

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) between January 14, 2025 and May 6, 2026. Zoetis describes itself as an “animal health company that develops, manufactures, and sells vaccines, medicines, diagnostics, biopharmaceuticals, and digital solutions for companion animals and livestock.”

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 GPGI, Inc. (“GPGI” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GPGI) Class A common stock between November 3, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). GPGI investors have until September 14, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Pentair plc. (NYSE: PNR) for potential securities fraud after its significant stock drop.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming September 8, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Intuit Inc. (“Intuit” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INTU) securities between August 22, 2025 and May 20, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Sleep Number Corporation (Nasdaq: SNBR) today announced that it received Court approval for the sale of substantially all of the Company’s assets and ongoing business operations to SNBR Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sleep Country Canada Inc., after making significant improvements to its prior proposal. The sale, which remains subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close by July 31.

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 Planet Fitness, Inc. (“Planet Fitness” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PLNT) common stock between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Planet Fitness investors have until September 14, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Veritone, Inc. (“Veritone” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VERI) and reminds investors of the July 20, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset (‘RWA’) tokenization technologies, today announced its strategic priorities and intended operational milestones for the third quarter of 2026.

Vertical Aerospace ("Vertical") (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today made history by completing the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight at Farnborough International Airshow, switching from helicopter mode to airplane mode and back again.

Ametros, the industry leader in professional administration and post-settlement medical care coordination, today announced the appointment of President Andrea Mills to the Kids’ Chance of America (KCOA) Board of Directors.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) new principles-based bond definition has shone a brighter spotlight on shifting U.S. life/annuity insurer investment strategies amid increased private placements and allocations to asset-backed securities, according to a new AM Best report.

Allen Control Systems (ACS) today announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has selected its Bullfrog™ autonomous weapon system under the service’s Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) program to counter the growing threat of low-cost weaponized drones. The GBAD program equips Marines with fully integrated air defense solutions that detect, track, and defeat airborne threats, including drones, missiles, and aircraft.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, known for the iconic Hollywood Sign® and Hollywood Walk of Fame®, is expanding into luxury hospitality through a strategic partnership with The Scene Hotels & Resorts to launch Hollywood Hotels & Residences.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Employ Partners Incorporated to AnDek Holdings. The acquisition closed June 29, 2026.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes that will be issued from SLR Equipment Finance 2026-1, LLC (SLR 2026-1), an equipment ABS transaction. Credit enhancement includes excess spread, a reserve account, overcollateralization (O/C) and subordination for senior classes. The O/C is subject to a target equal to 13.00% of the current pool balance and a floor equal to 8.00% of the initial pool balance. The reserve account is funded at 1.00% of the initial pool balance and is non-amortizing.

Utopai Studios today announced that it will develop and produce an animated feature based on Mike Bender’s bestselling children’s book The Most Serious Fart.

Rockstar Energy Open returns to Portland, Ore. August 14-16, transforming the downtown area into an epicenter of skateboarding, music and culture for one unforgettable weekend free and open to the public. Alongside world-class Street and Park competitions, a free music festival will feature two nights of waterfront concerts that will take place on Friday and Saturday, immediately following each day's skateboarding competitions. Friday evening’s concert lineup kicks off with Toronto punk favorites PUP, before one of emo’s fastest-rising bands Hot Mulligan, takes over the stage. On Saturday, Baltimore’s hardcore standout Angel Du$t sets the tone before acclaimed UK rock and grunge band Basement closes out the weekend series.

Leche, the first shelf-stable, consumer-driven donor breast milk, and Tiny Health, the at-home microbiome testing company for every stage of life, today announced a joint clinical study examining how donor breast milk affects gut health in formula-fed infants. It is among the first studies to apply modern microbiome science to donor milk specifically, and the first to measure what happens when a small daily amount is added on top of formula.

Massive Bio, a global precision oncology company, today announced a partnership with FOMAT, the largest Embedded Research Organization (ERO) in the United States, to support AI-powered patient prescreening for oncology clinical trials. Launched in June 2026, the partnership supports patient prescreening across FOMAT's community-based research network, currently running a pilot project to test the efficiency of the integrated workflow before expanding its scope.

Warner Music Group Corp. will release its financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, for the third quarter ended June 30, 2026, and will hold an earnings conference call that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Architizer Magazine recently unveiled its 2026 A+ Awards, honoring the newly rebranded Western Architectural Openings Series 8630 Window Wall as a finalist in the Windows & Skylights category.

Circle K, the global convenience store chain, is proud to partner with the NACS Foundation to celebrate first responders on Friday, July 24, as part of the U.S. convenience industry’s annual 24/7 Day hosted by NACS – a day dedicated to thanking the first responders and volunteers who keep communities safe.

Muncy Columbia Financial Corporation (“Corporation”) (OTCQX: CCFN), parent company of Journey Bank (“Bank”), has released its unaudited consolidated financial results for the second quarter of 2026.

Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., today announced Epic Flight Academy as the launch customer for the Pipistrel Voyager during Textron Aviation’s press conference at EAA AirVenture 2026. The company has signed a purchase agreement for up to 50 Voyager aircraft, with an order for 10 initial deliveries beginning in 2027, and options for up to 20 additional aircraft in 2028 and 20 in 2029, supporting the continued expansion of its training fleet and growing demand for pilot training.

Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS), a provider of home care services, announced today that it will release earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Monday, August 3, 2026, after the market close.

A year ago, during an investor conference, the conversation turned to a question that has become increasingly common across boardrooms and business forums: What industries will have the greatest impact shaping the future?

Infinity.inc (Infinity Artificial Intelligence Institute), an early-stage AI infrastructure research company building the software layer that makes any AI chip inference-ready, today announced it has raised $15 million in seed funding at a $100 million post-money valuation. The round included significant participation from Touring Capital, along with Principal VC, executives at major chip companies, researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic, and other prominent angel investors. The funding will be used to scale Infinity's automated AI research platform and its autonomous AI agent, Ignition, which writes inference code for any new AI chip; expand Infinity's engineering team; and accelerate its work with chip partners, including d-Matrix. Infinity is already generating millions of dollars in ARR from its chip design partnerships, as it solves a key challenge for established and new silicon companies alike: creating the software that runs AI inference on their chips.

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Business Innovation Division, today announced the availability of summer and fall dates for its Aspire Designer Sessions series, a key component of the company’s Aspire Program business development program. The Aspire Program is comprised of a free suite of resources designed to enhance the ability of graphic designers, press operators, and print shop owners to get more from CMYK+ on presses in Fujifilm’s REVORIA PRESS™ product lineup. The next sessions will occur July 28, 2026, at 1PM CT, and October 14, 2026, at 1PM CT.

Afero, the enterprise-grade secure IoT Platform for embedded systems, today announced its participation in the newly launched Focus Group on Trust and Identity for Humans and Agentic AI, an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations special agency for digital technologies. First announced at the AI for Good Global Summit, the new Focus Group is a global standards initiative to develop frameworks for trusted digital identity and to ensure that the behavior of AI agents remains trustworthy and accountable throughout their lifecycle.

Enterprises are making digital employee experience (DEX) a strategic business capability, using AI-enabled workplace management tools to improve operational performance, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

Joe Hand Promotions (JHP), the nation’s largest and most experienced distributor of premium live sports programming to commercial establishments, has secured exclusive commercial rights from Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) for the upcoming Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu showdown. The event takes place at 9pm ET on July 25 in the United States (July 26 in Australia).

Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, announced today that it has achieved the AI Security distinction in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency. This designation recognizes that Elastic has demonstrated and successfully met the AWS technical and quality requirements for providing customers with a deep level of expertise in AI Security and Threat Detection and Response, to help them achieve their cloud security goals.

Concentra® (NYSE: CON), the nation's leader in occupational and workforce health services, today announced the opening of its first Idaho medical center, expanding access to workforce health solutions for employers and employees throughout the Boise region.

The non-profit Corvias Foundation today announced applications are now open for the Corvias Foundation Military Spouse Scholarship, awarding up to a program total of $20K Military spouses pursuing higher education, professional licensure, certifications, and career advancement opportunities are eligible to apply. The scholarship is available to spouses of active-duty service members stationed at a Corvias-managed military installation.

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good), a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) and a Philippines National Scale Rating of aa.PH (Superior) to MAAGAP Insurance Inc. (MAAGAP) (Philippines). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during Farnborough International Airshow 2026 that it has delivered its 700th Bell 505 to a private VIP operator, highlighting the platforms’ popularity in the corporate aircraft segment.

Following new federal limits on graduate and professional student borrowing that took effect July 1, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Affinity Plus) today announced a new Medical and Health Profession Line of Credit designed to help eligible students pursuing medical, health and other professional degrees plan for potential funding gaps before the fall semester.

The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), an ROI-led AI transformation firm, today announced AI World Class HR benchmarks – new research that quantifies how artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining workforce performance and reveals a growing gap between organizations pursuing AI-enabled, process-led transformation and those that simply automate existing human resources (HR) processes.

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), a leader in iconic treats and food, is turning sweet treats into impact for children and families through Miracle Treat Day®. On July 30, participating DQ restaurants nationwide will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard® Treat purchase to Children's Miracle Network® to support local children's hospitals.

Townsend Retirement & Investment Advisors is pleased to announce that Anthony Schembri, CPA, has joined the firm as Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.

Kalogon, the market leader in smart seating solutions, today announced the launch of Verro – a new Medicare-coded custom wheelchair cushion line designed for people with significant postural support needs. Available in two models – Verro variable-density lattice (Verro Lattice) and Verro dual-density foam (Verro Foam) – Verro is built for wheelchair users whose bodies require a precise, body-conforming fit that standard cushions can’t deliver, including those with windswept posture, pelvic obliquity, or asymmetry.

Comcast’s Xfinity today announced that more than 3,300 new homes and businesses in Hancock and Glascock counties, including the communities of Sparta and Gibson, now have access to multi-gigabit, symmetrical Internet from America’s smartest and most reliable converged network. Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services into one simple, seamless solution – giving customers more speed, savings, and control over their connected lives. Hancock and Glascock counties join more than 65 million homes and businesses nationwide with access to a network that fuels innovation, productivity, and everyday connection.

LAPIX Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a novel immunomodulatory therapy for inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases, today announced the completion of enrollment in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) arm of its ongoing clinical study evaluating LPX-TI641, the Company's lead therapeutic candidate and a first-in-class oral TIM 3/4 agonist.

ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE: IBN) filed its annual report in Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2026 on July 20, 2026, as required by United States securities regulations. The Form 20-F annual report includes the Bank’s consolidated financial statements under Indian GAAP and a reconciliation of consolidated profit after tax and net worth under Indian GAAP to net income and stockholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP, approved by the Audit Committee of the Board.

Hyatt Vacation Club, a vacation ownership brand with a collection of premium residential-style resorts, is elevating the family vacation experience and making it a lot tastier too, with the launch of Villa Bites by Hyatt Vacation Club, a new program that delivers nutritious, kid-friendly meals and snacks straight to travelers’ villas. In collaboration with Nurture Life, a brand built to make feeding kids healthy meals easier, Villa Bites ensures families arrive to a villa kitchen stocked with a curated selection of wholesome meals, smoothies, and snacks — best suited for little travelers aged eight and under.

Tso Chinese Takeout & Delivery, Autolane, and Nash have joined forces to bring autonomous food delivery to Austin, pairing select customers with a supervised autonomous Tesla Model Y that delivers their order from restaurant to door through a single checkout flow.

Canada Goose has reached several significant sustainability milestones, including a 50% reduction in market-based Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its FY19 baseline, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-approved climate targets and 100% diversion of post-consumer global warranty waste from landfill in FY26. These achievements reflect five years of progress, marking the completion of the company's first sustainability strategy and the beginning of its next chapter.

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IncNow has announced it is celebrating fifty years as the Delaware registered agent to 20,000 businesses worldwide, which it has helped to form Delaware LLCs, series LLCs, and corporations, as well as fifty years of supporting IncNow’s constituents and community.

DBGI Corp. (NASDAQ:DBGI), a publicly traded company specializing in data-driven apparel and e-commerce portfolios, today announced a dual-engine growth catalyst engineered to drive near-term scale and maximize shareholder value:

QumulusAI (Nasdaq: QMLS), a neocloud infrastructure provider purpose-built for the AI computing era, today announced the purchase of 1,632 NVIDIA Blackwell B300 GPUs to meet accelerating customer demand for high-performance AI compute. The GPUs will be delivered across 204 NVIDIA HGX B300 systems and represent one of the company's largest single capacity expansions to date. The purchase was funded primarily through financing arrangements with Technology Finance Corporation and USD.ai.

Flashpoint Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering the development of transformative nanomedicines, proudly congratulates its founder, Professor Chad A. Mirkin, on being named the recipient of the 2027 Priestley Medal by the American Chemical Society (ACS). This accolade stands as the premier distinction in the field of chemistry, celebrating Prof. Mirkin’s sweeping innovations in nanotechnology and his distinguished service to the global scientific community.

AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, today announced it has been awarded a $117.3 million contract by the U.S. Army for its P550™ electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial system in support of the Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance program, advancing the Army’s push to field scalable, adaptable capabilities for modern warfare.

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to remlifanserin, an investigational, highly selective, 5-HT2A receptor inverse agonist, for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Alzheimer’s disease psychosis (ADP).

Everfox, the global defense technology company delivering trusted information and high-assurance cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical environments, today announced that John DeSimone has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Chime, America’s #1 choice for banking1, today announced the launch of Chime Invest™, bringing investing to the Chime app where members already get paid, spend, and save. Members can buy stocks and ETFs commission-free, or let an expert-managed portfolio do the work for them, with no account minimums.2

Radiology Partners, Inc. (RP), through RP Clinical Services and its affiliated practices, today announced two leadership appointments, effective July 20. Matt Peterson has been named President of RP Clinical Services, reporting to Rich Whitney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RP. Krishna Nallamshetty, MD, will become full-time Chief Operating Officer of RP Clinical Services after serving as Interim COO since December, and will also serve as Interim Chief Medical Officer as RP Clinical Services begins the search for its next permanent CMO. As part of this leadership structure, Dr. Nallamshetty will report to Peterson.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) today announced the appointment of Ronald Wyatt, MD, MHA, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In this newly created leadership role, Dr. Wyatt will help shape IHI’s clinical perspective and strategy, bringing scientific credibility, frontline insight, and proven leadership to the organization’s work to improve health and health care worldwide.

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced the winners of the 31st Annual ‘Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards’ at the APSCON 2026 Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) (“Hancock Whitney”), has received regulatory approval or confirmation of non-objection from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance to complete its previously announced proposed acquisition of OFB Bancshares, Inc. (“OFB Bancshares”), parent company of One Florida Bank. In addition, at a special meeting, shareholders of OFB Bancshares approved the proposal to adopt the previously announced merger agreement providing for the proposed acquisition. The proposed acquisition was announced on May 15, 2026, is expected to close on or about August 1, 2026, and remains subject to the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Growth equity investor Summit Partners today announced that Matt Lunkes has joined the firm as an Advisory Partner. In this role, Mr. Lunkes will work closely with Summit's investment team and Peak Performance Group to support AI value creation across the firm's portfolio, helping management teams identify and scale AI initiatives to build long-term value.

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation announced today a $100,000 donation to the Farmer Veteran Coalition’s (FVC) Fellowship Fund, a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company” or “Apple Hospitality”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular monthly cash distribution of $0.08 per common share. The distribution is payable on August 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 31, 2026.

Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., today introduced the Pipistrel Voyager, a next-generation training aircraft designed to expand capability for flight schools while maintaining the efficiency and simplicity owners and operators expect from Pipistrel. Purpose-built for evolving pilot training requirements, the Voyager is designed to align with anticipated Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) regulations. This positions the aircraft to support broader training missions while improving access to pilot development. The aircraft is expected to enter into service in 2027.