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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 UWM Holdings Corporation (“UWM” or the “Company”) (NYSE: UWMC) securities between March 9, 2026 and August 5, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). UWM investors have until October 12, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIAF; BIAFW), a biotechnology company focused on noninvasive diagnostics and early cancer detection, today announced that it has closed its previously announced private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules for the purchase and sale of pre-funded warrants to purchase an aggregate of 8,462,027 shares of common stock. The combined effective offering price for each pre-funded warrant and accompanying two warrants to be issued is $0.4657. The pre-funded warrants will have an exercise price of $0.007 per share of common stock, and the warrants will have an initial exercise price of $0.4727 per share, will be exercisable following stockholder approval, and will expire five years from the date of issuance.

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 HDFC Bank Limited (“HDFC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HDB) securities between July 17, 2023 and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). HDFC investors have until October 12, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROCK), a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the residential, agtech and infrastructure markets, today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Bosway and Chief Financial Officer Joe Lovechio are scheduled to participate at the Seaport Research Partners Annual Summer Investor Conference on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, holding meetings with investors that day.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that KXAN-TV, the company’s television station in Austin, Texas (DMA #32), and WHO 13 in Des Moines, Iowa (DMA #67), have each earned a national Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). KXAN-TV was recognized in the “Digital” category and WHO 13 for “Hard News.”

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Rancher's Premium Smokehouse is thrilled to build on its partnership with Kroger Texas. Ranchers Premium Smokehouse is expanding beyond its signature smoked sausage lineup with the launch of two new fully cooked barbecue entrées: Brisket Burnt Ends and Pork Burnt Ends. Available beginning August 17 at Kroger stores across Texas, the new products arrive just in time for the back-to-school season, giving families an easy way to enjoy authentic barbecue without spending hours tending a smoker.

A single clinical readout drove Tenax Therapeutics (NASDAQ: TENX) shares down approximately 84% to 85% shareholder after the Company disclosed that its Phase 3 LEVEL trial of TNX-103 in PH-HFpEF missed both its primary and key secondary endpoints. If you held TENX shares and suffered a loss, you are encouraged to click here to submit your information. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

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 they have signed a definitive agreement under which Datavault AI will acquire 100% of CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. (TSXV: CYBE) (OTCQB: CYBHF), a cybersecurity company offering a patented, AI-enabled platform for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, in an all-cash transaction structured as a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia). The acquisition is expected to bring CyberCatch’s AI-enabled continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation platform into Datavault AI’s Quantum Private Network (QPN) GPU ecosystem, addressing a global information security market that Gartner projected would reach $213 billion in 2025.

A guidance reduction of roughly $105 million at the midpoint sent Onterris, Inc. (NYSE: ONT) shares down approximately 17.5% to 18% on August 5, 2026. Shareholders who lost money on ONT are encouraged to have their losses reviewed now. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO) shareholders were told in May to expect flat to low-single-digit growth in full-year Contribution ex-TAC; on August 5, 2026, the Company cut that figure to a decline of 10% to 12% at constant currency, and shares fell sharply. If you lost money on Criteo stock, you are encouraged to click here to submit your information. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Everspan Indemnity Insurance Company (Tempe, AZ) and its affiliates, collectively referred to as Everspan Group. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a listing of the companies and ratings.)

23XI Racing announced today that Pinnacle Financial Partners has extended its relationship with the team into the future with a multi-year partnership renewal that will feature additional races with Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 team, beginning in 2027. Pinnacle will also continue to be included on the No. 45 team’s equipment and Reddick’s driver uniform. The Nashville-based firm is a leading financial services institution serving communities in nine states across the Southeast.

Roughly 90% of Sionna Therapeutics (SION) market value was erased after the Company released Phase 2a PreciSION CF results for SION-719, representing a decline of approximately $40 per share from the stock’s recent trading levels. If you held SION shares and suffered a loss, you are encouraged to click here to submit your information. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized securities litigation law firm, informs investors that securities fraud class action lawsuits have been filed against Pentair plc (Pentair) (NYSE: PNR) on behalf of those who purchased or acquired Pentair securities between March 11, 2025 and July 14, 2026, inclusive. The lawsuits are filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. Investors have until October 2, 2026, to file for lead plaintiff status.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HHS) to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Harte Hanks shareholders may elect to receive either (1) $5.00 in cash for each Harte Hanks share, or (2) 0.50 shares of Star Equity’s publicly traded 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock for each Harte Hanks share.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of the members of Northbridge Financial Corporation (Northbridge) (Ontario), which is composed of Federated Insurance Company of Canada, Northbridge General Insurance Corporation, Zenith Insurance Company and Verassure Insurance Company. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Wentworth Insurance Company Limited (Wentworth) (Barbados). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The aforementioned companies are subsidiaries of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) [TSX: FFH].

GMO Internet Group (TOKYO: 9449) fielded a group-wide team in the Capture The Flag (CTF) competition at “DEF CON 34,” the world’s premier security conference, held August 6–9, 2026 in Las Vegas, USA. In the “DEF CON CTF Finals,” contested only by teams that clear the qualifiers, “Blue Water” — an international joint team formed from squads in several countries, including engineers from GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae and GMO Flatt Security — took 1st place in the world.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased UWM Holdings Corporation (“UWM” or the “Company”) (NYSE: UWMC) securities between March 9, 2026 and August 5, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). UWM investors have until October 12, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Barings, one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers, announced today that it served as lead agent of senior secured credit facilities to support Investcorp in its acquisition of Berger Financial Group (“Berger”).

AM Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited (Zhibao Re) (Malaysia). Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn these Credit Ratings as the company has chosen not to participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process for the time being, in light of investor transition.

Sinda Ltd. (NYSE: SIND) (“Sinda” or the “Company”) today reported financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided an update on its development plan presented at the time of its initial public offering (“IPO”).

Upland Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPLD), a leader in AI-powered knowledge and content management software, today announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter 2026 and issued guidance for its third quarter and full year of 2026.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased HDFC Bank Limited (“HDFC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HDB) securities between July 17, 2023 and May 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). HDFC investors have until October 12, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

L1VE, the pioneer of immersive live rights and proprietary Social Presence technology, today announced it has been named the Official Immersive Partner of the Detroit Lions. The partnership allows fans to experience Detroit Lions football from inside the stadium with Social presence, starting with the preseason game on August 22nd at Ford Field.

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading real estate company specializing in the development, acquisition, operation, and management of mixed-use, transit-oriented properties and data center developments, announced today that Venardos Circus will return to Loudoun Station this fall with ALICE, an all-new Broadway-style, animal-free circus production running from September 17 through October 4, 2026.

NucleusLinks, the affiliate marketing software platform built within the Affinity ecosystem, today announced the launch of Product Feeds, a product data infrastructure layer designed to help affiliate publishers standardize, enrich, and activate merchant data at scale.

Citi, through Citibank, N.A., Tokyo Branch, participated as a lender and agent in a syndicated loan facility totaling approximately US$4.6 billion extended to U.S. entities established and funded by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).

NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MEGI) today announced the availability of the Section 19(a) notice for August 2026. The Fund’s current annualized distribution rate is 9.97% based upon the closing price of $15.04 on August 12, 2026, and 9.06% based upon the Fund’s closing NAV of $16.56 as of the same date. The distribution schedule for the fund can be found here.

Golfweek, USA TODAY Co.’s (NYSE: TDAY) digital media outlet and golf publication, today announced the launch of a dedicated golf course real estate and lifestyles destination, Golf Real Estate, with REMAX (NYSE: RMAX), the No. 1 name in real estate.1

Zayo, a leading digital network infrastructure provider, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named DynamicLink as a 2026 CRN Tech Innovator Award winner in the Networking Enterprise category. DynamicLink is Zayo’s Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform that enables enterprises to provision and scale connectivity, adjust bandwidth, connect to cloud environments, and manage network services through a self-service portal.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced a research collaboration with the School of Design, University of Leeds, United Kingdom, and Dr. Kaida Xiao, a world-renowned leader in color science and visual perception. Despite significant advances in beauty innovation, finding the right foundation or concealer shade remains one of the most common consumer frustrations.

Reddit, Inc. (NYSE: RDDT) will join the S&P 500 index, effective prior to market open on Tuesday, August 18th. Its addition to the S&P 500 underscores Reddit’s value, sustained performance as a public company, and its 1-of-1 financial model, highlighted by a rare combination of growth and best-in-class profit and cash flow margins.

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

Code Metal, the leader in verifiable code translation for mission-critical industries, today announced it has been awarded an $80 million Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract with the U.S. Department of War (DoW) to advance WarMatrix, the AI-enabled modeling and simulation platform Code Metal built in partnership with the U.S. Air Force. The contract will fund Code Metal's work in applying its provable AI technology to orchestrate long-trusted systems, such as AFSIM (the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling), across the Department's wargaming and operational analysis efforts.

Madison Global, a worldwide leader in employee recognition, incentive travel, meetings and events has been named the #1 Recognition Provider Overall in the 2025 HRO Today Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings, for the Recognition Group while also earning the publication's highest ranking for Customer Service. The recognition reflects another milestone in what has been a year of continued investment across Madison's technology, leadership, and client experience.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good), and the Indonesia National Scale Rating of aaa.ID (Exceptional) of PT KB Insurance Indonesia (KB Indonesia) (Indonesia). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The Charles Schwab Corporation released its Monthly Activity Report today. Company highlights for the month of July 2026 include:

Oconee Federal Financial Corp. (OTCQX: OFED) (the “Company”), the holding company for Oconee Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Oconee Federal”), announced today net income of $4.9 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the year ended June 30, 2026, which was more than the net income of $4.2 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) (“Better” or the “Company”) today issued the following statement regarding the efforts by its former Chief Executive Officer and current director, Vishal Garg, to gain control of the Company after years of value destructive leadership:

ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, today announced the launch of three new Autocallable Income ETFs, offering investors a simpler way to access autocallable strategies with the liquidity, transparency, and convenience of an ETF.

Diodes Incorporated (“Diodes”) (Nasdaq: DIOD), today announced the pricing of $325 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the “notes”) in a private placement (the “offering”) only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Diodes has also granted the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, during a 13-day period beginning on, and including, the date on which the notes are first issued, up to an additional $50 million aggregate principal amount of the notes. The sale of the notes to the initial purchasers is expected to close on August 18, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software company for mission-critical work, today announced a per-share rate of approximately $0.083 for the special cash dividend of $7 million that Pega previously announced on July 31, 2026, which is payable on September 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026, excluding certain shareholders as described below.

PSQ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PSQH) ("PublicSquare" or the "Company") a payments and financial infrastructure company delivering modern financial infrastructure to industries underserved by traditional banking institutions, today announced that Dealer Cash, LLC ("Dealer Cash"), a Texas-based provider of collateral protection insurance and consumer lending services to automotive dealerships, has selected PSQ Payments as its payment processing partner.

Schrödinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDGR) today reported that on August 12, 2026, the company granted restricted stock units (RSUs) with respect to 3,315 shares of the company’s common stock to two newly hired employees. These grants were made pursuant to the company’s 2021 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, were approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors pursuant to a delegation by the company’s board of directors, and were made as a material inducement to such employees’ acceptance of employment with the company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as a component of his or her employment compensation.

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BBBY) (the “Company”), today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved inducement awards to 18 new non-executive employees and one executive officer, in connection with their commencement of employment with the Company as the Company continues to build out leadership and growth.

Enigma Biomedical USA (EB USA) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of TAUKLARIFY™ (florquinitau F 18 injection, also previously referred to as MK-6240), a radiodiagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of the brain in adults with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease to identify patients with tau neurofibrillary tangle (NFT) pathology.

Chris Tobin of Alliant Insurance Services was selected by Business Insurance as a 2026 Women to Watch honoree. The annual awards program recognizes women leaders who are advancing the insurance and risk management industry through leadership, expertise and innovation.

Standard Nuclear, Inc. (NYSE: STDN) (“Standard Nuclear” or the “Company”), a reactor-agnostic producer of TRISO nuclear fuel, today announced the appointment of Seth Cohen to its Board of Directors, effective August 12, 2026.

For a person under supervision, every night spent at home helps build the foundation for stable reentry. Electronic monitoring makes home-based supervision practical by giving officers continuous, real-time visibility beyond face-to-face check-ins. At the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) Annual Training Institute, August 16–19 in Chicago, Securus Monitoring will demonstrate how connected monitoring technology can help officers maintain accountability while giving monitored individuals the strongest opportunity for long-term success.

Lumentum Holdings Inc. ("Lumentum") today announced that company management is currently scheduled participate in the following investor events:

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-powered solutions designed to create safer experiences, today highlighted continued momentum for AI weapons detection in the public safety market driven by broad customer adoption, product portfolio expansion, and growing demand for integrated security solutions.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced dividends on six series of preferred stock.

VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME) (“VerifyMe,” “we,” “our,” or the “Company”) provides time and temperature sensitive logistics, and brand protection and enhancement solutions, announced today the Company’s financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (“Q2 2026”).

Qu, the intelligent commerce platform for enterprise QSR and fast-casual restaurant brands, today announced it has been ranked No. 855 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.

Boost Run, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRUN), an NVIDIA Preferred Cloud Partner operating in adherence with NVIDIA Reference Architecture standards, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (“USPH” or the “Company”) (NYSE, NYSE Texas: USPH), a national operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics and provider of industrial injury prevention services (“IIP”), today announced that Nchacha Etta will serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of September 1, 2026. Jason Curtis, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounting, served as Interim CFO since April 24, 2026.

Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth”, “our”, “we” or the “Company”) (TSX: WEED) (Nasdaq: CGC), a leading global company committed to bettering lives through cannabis, today announced that its Kincardine, Ontario cultivation facility (“Kincardine”) has received renewed European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (“EU GMP”) certification from the Regierungspräsidium Tübingen – Leitstelle Arzneimittelüberwachung Baden-Württemberg.

Faeth Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTH) today announced the appointments of Deepak Tiwari as Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, and Matt Biegler as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, as the company prepares for upcoming PIKTOR clinical milestones.

Lantern Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRN), a clinical-stage AI-driven precision oncology company leveraging its proprietary RADR® artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) platform to transform the cost, pace, and timeline of oncology drug discovery and development, today announced operational highlights and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided an update on its portfolio of AI-driven drug candidates and AI platforms.

Boost Run, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRUN), an NVIDIA Preferred Cloud Partner operating in adherence with NVIDIA Reference Architecture standards, today announced that it has finalized a long-term lease agreement with 10X Capital’s infrastructure platform, 10X Infrastructure Partners, for GPU infrastructure capacity across multiple sites.

Oksenholt Capital Management LLC today released a valuation analysis challenging Pershing Square’s decision to value Freddie Mac (FMCC) at a materially lower earnings multiple than Fannie Mae (FNMA).

Engine Capital LP (together with its affiliates, “Engine” or “we”), which owns approximately 2% of the outstanding shares of common stock of H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) (“H.B. Fuller” or the “Company”), today released the following letter sent to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Core Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: CORZ) (“Core Scientific” or the “Company”), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation (“HDC”), today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Polaris DS LLC (“Polaris”).

Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCT) (“we”, “our”, “CMCT”, or the “Company”) today reported operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO), a global leader in branded office and learning products and technology accessories, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trust, a European provider of computer and gaming accessories, from Egeria, a pan-European investment firm.

Cable One, Inc. (NYSE: CABO) (the “Company” or “Cable One”), a leading broadband communications provider serving residential and business customers across 24 states, today announced the appointment of Heather McCallion as Chief Operating Officer, with an expected start date of August 24, 2026.

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of satellite data, analytics, and intelligence, has been awarded a $3.7 million contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for satellite weather data from September 18 through December 1, 2026. Under the agreement, Spire will continue to deliver global navigation satellite system (GNSS) radio occultation (RO) data, including RO profiles with Temporal Resolution Enhancements that provide a broader range of time sampling.

Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (Atmus; NYSE: ATMU), a global leader in the filtration industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.06 per common share, an increase from the prior quarterly dividend of $0.055 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 9, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 27, 2026.

MUFG hereby announces the risk-adjusted capital ratio based on the Basel 3 standards for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 as stated below.

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Avolon Holdings Limited (‘Avolon’), a leading global aviation finance company, has agreed a sale and leaseback transaction with Akasa Air (“Akasa”), India’s fastest-growing airline, for up to seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft.

Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity has been selected to serve on the PCI Security Standards Council’s (PCI SSC) 2026–2028 Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR), marking its third consecutive term.

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a leading payments platform, today announced a title partnership with Envision Racing, one of Formula E's most successful and innovative teams, heralding a new era as Paysafe Envision Racing. Together, the two companies will power the future of connected fan experiences, uniting world-class motorsport, gaming and digital payments into the most engaging, rewarding and sustainable fan ecosystem in sport.

Bonerge has launched a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating how the human body responds to and recovers from circadian disruption following overnight hospital shifts. The study is part of the company’s expanding clinical research program for StanYouth® Urolithin A and focuses on an increasingly important question in sleep and circadian science: how does the body recover after repeated disruption of its normal biological rhythms?