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Hunting PLC (LSE: HTG), the precision engineering group, today announces its results for the six months ended 30 June 2026.

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, and Inter Pag, the merchant acquiring business of Banco Inter, today announced a strategic partnership to help power the next phase of Inter Pag's growth in Brazil. Combining cloud-enabled acquiring capabilities with payments intelligence, AI-driven fraud prevention, analytics, advanced ecommerce tools and orchestration, the partnership will support Inter Pag's modernization strategy while helping the company scale, innovate, and respond to rapidly evolving merchant needs.

Hafnia Limited (“Hafnia”, the “Company”, OSE ticker code: “HAFNI”, NYSE ticker code “HAFN”) will release its Q2 2026 results at approximately 07:30 CET on the 28th of August 2026. In connection with this release, Hafnia will hold an online investor presentation with Mikael Skov (CEO), Perry van Echtelt (CFO), Søren Skibdal Winther (VP), and Thomas Andersen (EVP).

Agibank, a bank operating a hybrid platform that combines the efficiency and scalability of digital channels with the proximity and personalized service of a physical presence, has had its credit rating upgraded by S&P Global Ratings from ‘brAA-’ to ‘brAA’, with stable outlook. With this new classification, the institution now holds an ‘AA’ level rating from all three major agencies that assess its credit risk: S&P, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s Local. Agibank is a subsidiary company of Agi Inc. (NYSE: AGBK) (“Agi”).

Hotel workers’ union UNITE HERE has launched the website GraduateFails.org detailing ways AJ Capital Partners and Graduate by Hilton Hotels have failed workers and communities across the country. The website is accompanied by digital ads to hotel customers and follows the issuing of a travel advisory for the brand. Graduate Hotels are owned by AJ Capital Partners, and their preferred operator is Schulte Hospitality Group.

On August 17, 2026, a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a $100 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against Equifax brought by Gibbs Mura and co-counsel alleging it miscalculated credit scores affecting approximately 4 million people in 2022. This is the largest settlement in history related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and a landmark achievement in consumer protection. Gibbs Mura partner David Berger, court-appointed to co-lead the case, was instrumental to negotiating the settlement.

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUA) (the "Fund") today announced the successful completion of its over-subscribed transferable rights offer (the “Offer”) which expired on August 20, 2026 (the “Expiration Date”). The Offer entitled rights holders to subscribe for up to an aggregate of 16,784,940 shares of the Fund’s common stock, par value of $0.1 per share (each, a “Common Share”). The final subscription price of $9.91 per Common Share was determined based upon the formula equal to 90% of the net asset value as of 8/20/2026.

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or the “Company”, a California-based global Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company, today shared highlights from its participation in the 2026 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference, held at JPMorgan Chase Tower, 270 Park Avenue in New York City from August 12 to 13, 2026.

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against The Simply Good Foods Company (“Simply Good Foods” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: SMPL) 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.

If you have suffered a loss on your Primoris Services Corporation (“Primoris” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PRIM) investment, contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.

If you have suffered a loss on your Microvast Holdings, Inc. (“Microvast” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MVST) investment, contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.

If you have suffered a loss on your Wise Group plc (“Wise” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WSE) investment, contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.

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

If you have suffered a loss on your Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (“Hertz” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HTZ) investment, contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.

The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC) securities between March 9, 2026 and August 5, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until October 13, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the UWM class action lawsuit. Captioned Bond v. UWM Holdings Corporation, No. 26-cv-12862 (E.D. Mich.), the UWM class action lawsuit charges UWM and certain of UWM’s top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) securities between February 21, 2025 and May 26, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until August 31, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Insulet class action lawsuit. Captioned Hu v. Insulet Corporation, No. 26-cv-013062 (D. Mass.), the Insulet class action lawsuit charges Insulet and certain of Insulet’s top current and former executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD) 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.

Avnet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVT), a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 5.7% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.37 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 23, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 9, 2026.

AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in all-domain defense technologies, today announced it will establish an industrial presence in Greece through AV Eagle, a joint-venture with Athens-based Eyeonix SA, following the completion of a definitive shareholders agreement and securing Foreign Direct Investment approval from the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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526 Media Group, the leading independent B2B media company serving the lumber, building materials, and construction industry, today announced the acquisition of ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, and a portfolio of additional titles from Zonda.

BSTR Holdings, Inc. (“BSTR”) today announced that it has agreed with Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPO) (“CEPO”) to terminate the business combination agreement dated July 16, 2025.

Adeptus has completed its third acquisition since joining the Current platform in 2025, continuing a period of accelerated growth that has expanded the New Jersey-based firm's capabilities, geographic reach, and specialized advisory services across Southern California.

KBRA assigns ratings of ‘BBB- (sf)’ to the Series 2026-GT1, Class A Term Notes from FMC GMSR ISSUER TRUST, Freedom Mortgage Corporation’s (FMC) master trust issuer of notes backed by a participation certificate evidencing a participation interest in mortgage servicing rights (MSR) on loans underlying Ginnie Mae guaranteed mortgage backed securities.

KBRA assigns a long-term rating of A+ to the City of Chicago, Illinois (the City), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (O'Hare or the Airport) Senior Lien Revenue and Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2026B (AMT), Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2026C (Non-AMT), and Senior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2026D (Non-AMT). Concurrently KBRA affirms the long-term A+ rating on the City's approximately $11.4 billion of outstanding Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds (GARBs) issued for O'Hare. The Outlook is Stable.

Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Ana Dutra to the Board as an independent director.

State Street Investment Management today announced plans to close and liquidate the following ETFs (the “Liquidating ETFs”) based on a review of its ETF offerings.

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson (D) its August 2026 Porker of the Month for proposing a tax hike and free buses instead of fixing Seattle’s high-cost transit system.

The Board of Directors of Vallant Financial, Inc. (OTCQX:VLNT) (the “Company”), the holding company for Vallant Bank, declared a quarterly dividend.

Grandmaster (GM) and former World Champion Tan Zhongyi of China has captured her second Cairns Cup title, once again proving her strength among the world’s best female players. Tan emerged victorious at one of the world’s strongest women’s super-tournaments, which features one of the largest prize funds in women’s chess, taking home $65,000 for her impressive performance.

Orvera AI proudly announces its placement on the CMP Prism, for Voicebot/Conversational IVR. The CMP Prism is an independent, analyst-led evaluation framework that benchmarks customer contact technology solutions against industry standards. CMP Prisms are updated twice annually to reflect the latest advancements, provider performance, and market shifts in customer contact technology.

Fenix Parent LLC, operating as Fenix Parts (“Fenix Parts”), a leading recycler and reseller of original equipment manufacturer automotive parts, today announced that it has appointed John Gordon interim Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Bill Stevens, who is retiring from the company after more than eight years of service. Mr. Stevens will remain involved with Fenix Parts as an investor, advisor, and board member.

Orvera AI proudly announces its placement on the CMP Prism, for Chatbot/Virtual Agent. The CMP Prism is an independent, analyst-led evaluation framework that benchmarks customer contact technology solutions against industry standards. CMP Prisms are updated twice annually to reflect the latest advancements, provider performance, and market shifts in customer contact technology.

Patterson Companies today announced the appointment of Wasi Ahmed as chief information officer (CIO), effective August 17, 2026. In this role, Ahmed will report directly to Robert Rajalingam, chief executive officer, and serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team.

AdTime Marketing, a full-service advertising and sponsorship agency, today announced the completion of a major milestone in its ongoing partnership between client Patriot Hyundai of Bradley and Bourbonnais School District 53. Patriot Hyundai's logo has been permanently stenciled onto the basketball courts, now named Patriot Hyundai Arena, and installed on the district's baseball field, now named Patriot Hyundai Field, establishing the dealership as the sole sponsor across these spaces for the current season and beyond.

Houston litigation boutique Pierce & O’Neill, LLP co-founders Jesse Pierce and Jack O’Neill, along with two other firm attorneys, have earned repeat recognition among the nation’s elite attorneys with selection to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

A total of 22 Shackelford, McKinley & Norton attorneys have earned recognition in The Best Lawyers in America legal guides, including name partner David Norton who was selected as the 2027 Dallas-Fort Worth Aviation Lawyer of the Year.

The Real Brokerage Inc. (“Real”) (NASDAQ: REAX) and RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (“RE/MAX Holdings”) (NYSE: RMAX) today announced the preliminary results of elections made by RE/MAX Holdings stockholders regarding the form of merger consideration (the “Merger Consideration”) to be received in connection with Real’s proposed acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings (the “Proposed Transactions”) pursuant to the companies’ Arrangement Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 26, 2026, as amended on June 12, 2026 (the “Merger Agreement”). Completion of the Proposed Transactions, which is expected to take place on August 24, 2026, remains subject to specified closing conditions, including obtaining the final order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the arrangement aspects of the Proposed Transactions.

Coupa, the leading platform for autonomous spend management, today announced its latest product release, which drives better business outcomes utilizing the full power of AI, using real-time market intelligence and agents to orchestrate and connect spend decisions and workflows.

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (“Energy Vault”) (NYSE: NRGV), a global energy storage company today announced that, effective on August 4, 2026, the Compensation Committee of Energy Vault’s Board of Directors granted to 19 new employees restricted stock unit and performance-based restricted stock unit awards covering an aggregate 1,236,510 shares of its common stock under the Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. 2022 Employment Inducement Award Plan (as amended and/or restated, the “Plan”). The awards were granted as awards material to new employees entering into employment with Energy Vault in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Listing Rule 303A.08.

The More Life Company Corp. (the “Company”) (CSE: MLCO) formerly Mountain Valley MD Holdings Inc., further to its press release dated August 18, 2026 announcing the completion of its corporate name change, is pleased to announce that its common shares will continue to be quoted on the OTCID under the new trading symbol “TMLCF”, effective at the opening of trading on August 21, 2026.

Truck wreck, personal injury and wrongful death trial attorneys Steven C. Laird and Seth McCloskey of the Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey have earned repeat positions on The Best Lawyers in America legal guide for 2027.

The Boards of Trustees of Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund (NYSE: BRW) and Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II (NYSE: SABA) have reapproved a proposal to merge the funds. The proposed merger, if approved by shareholders, would combine SABA into BRW. The merger is intended to create a larger fund with greater investment scale and potentially increased trading volume on the exchange for common shares. The funds are currently targeting closing the proposed merger in the fourth quarter of 2026.

James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE / ASX: JHX) (“James Hardie” or the “Company”), a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, today announced a strategic divestiture of its European operations to further align the Company’s portfolio with its long-term growth strategy. The Company has entered into an agreement to sell its sustainable walling and flooring solutions business Fermacell in Europe, including the fermacell® and Aestuver® brands, to Holcim (SIX: HOLN), a global provider of high-value end-to-end building materials and solutions based in Switzerland, for €840 million, or currently approximately $980 million USD, in cash. James Hardie also intends to close its European fiber cement business, subject to customary legal, regulatory and employee (including competent works council) consultation requirements.

Both name partners of trial and litigation boutique Martin Walker PC have been recognized among the nation’s leading attorneys in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Murphy USA (NYSE: MUSA) today announced an initial rollout of an emerging autonomous foodservice platform in select larger-format stores, providing customers another convenient way to access hot, branded food during their everyday stop.

Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS), which operates a multi-boutique asset management business, today announced that John T. “Jack” Boyce, who has more than 25 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors and to its Audit Committee.

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, ASX: NEM) today announced the appointment of Peter Beaven to its Board of Directors, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Mr. Beaven is expected to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board, bringing further finance and global mining experience to Newmont's Board.

Bunge Global SA (NYSE: BG) today announced that company management will participate in a fireside chat at the upcoming 2026 Barclays Annual Global Consumer Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

(All Remote)--GitLab Inc., the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, today announced updates that give enterprises more control as they scale agentic software development. GitLab Dedicated customers, who already run their most sensitive software delivery workloads on GitLab, can now run GitLab Duo Agent Platform inside that same single tenant environment and region, connect their own models for inference, and keep AI-processed data inside their existing security boundary.

AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) announced today that it has received a $41 million award to support U.S. government customers with delivery of one-way attack systems.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) is scheduled to present at the following healthcare conferences:

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming October 13, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Simply Good Foods Company (“Simply Good Foods” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SMPL) securities between October 24, 2024 and April 8, 2026 inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK), one of the world’s premier operators of location-based entertainment, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 on Thursday, August 27, 2026, before the U.S. stock market opens. Management will discuss the results via webcast at 9:00 AM ET on the same day.

Arbor Alliance, an Atlanta-based tree care services provider, has acquired Druid Tree Service, a Nashville company founded in 1978 with nearly five decades of operational history.

The Board of Directors of Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026.

The Board of Directors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) declared a dividend on the company’s 6.450% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series E, of $5,912.50 per share (which is equivalent to $5.91250 per related Depositary Share).

Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. (“Mavis” or the “Company”), one of the largest independent tire and service providers in North America, and Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NASDAQ: IEP) (“IEP”) today announced the completion of Mavis’s previously announced acquisition of The Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack Holding Corp. (“Pep Boys”) from Icahn Automotive Group LLC, a subsidiary of IEP, for approximately $700 million in cash. Pep Boys will retain its brand identity as part of the Mavis family of brands. IEP retained the owned real estate previously transferred to IEP from Pep Boys, as well as the AAMCO Transmissions and Precision Tune Auto Care Businesses.

Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) today released its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s progress across four corporate responsibility pillars: Forests, Planet, People, and Practices. These pillars focus on managing forests sustainably, minimizing environmental impacts, focusing on Team Members and safety, and prioritizing strong governance practices.

Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) has been made aware of certain market research materials circulating online that contain claims regarding (i) a potential new strategic investment in a company whose description is strikingly similar to RER and (ii) a possible announcement in connection therewith as soon as August 26, 2026. As of August 20, 2026, no discussions, negotiations, or agreements with RER regarding any such investment have taken place. The Company has no affiliation with, and did not authorize, such market research materials. The Company urges shareholders to exercise caution with respect to any unsolicited market research or promotional materials regarding RER or RER’s securities. Shareholders are encouraged to rely on the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and official press releases for accurate information about RER.

Ares Acquisition Corporation III (NYSE: AAC.U) (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of entering into a combination with one or more businesses, today announced that, commencing August 20, 2026, holders of the 39,500,000 units sold in the Company’s initial public offering (the “Units”), completed on July 1, 2026, may elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and warrants included in the Units. Those Units not separated will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “AAC.U,” and the Class A ordinary shares and warrants that are separated will trade on the NYSE under the symbols “AAC” and “AAC WS,” respectively. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the Units and only whole warrants will trade. Holders of Units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company’s transfer agent, in order to separate the Units into Class A ordinary shares and warrants.

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in its share repurchase program by an additional $1.5 billion. With $723 million remaining under the current repurchase program, the increase brings the total authorization under the share repurchase program to approximately $2.223 billion.

Ooma, Inc. (NYSE: OOMA), a provider of advanced communications services for businesses and consumers, today announced the following conference participation:

IQVIA (NYSE:IQV), a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries, today announced that its AI-enabled Clinical Decision Support Tool, developed in collaboration with Breakthrough T1D, has won the 2026 AI Breakthrough Award for Predictive Modeling Solution of the Year.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FTHY) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.125 per share payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

First Trust Mortgage Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FMY) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.065 per share payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FPF) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.1375 per share payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be September 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

U-Haul Holding Company (NYSE: UHAL, UHAL.B), parent of U-Haul International, Inc., Oxford Life Insurance Company, Repwest Insurance Company and Amerco Real Estate Company, on August 20, 2026 declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on its Series N Non-Voting Common Stock (NYSE: UHAL.B). The dividend will be payable September 25, 2026 to holders of record on September 14, 2026.

Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare respiratory diseases, today announced the grant of inducement awards to new employees.

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe" or the "Company") announces that national premium lifestyle retailer Anthropologie has executed a lease at Watersound Town Center for an approximately 9,000 square foot store. Additionally, the Company announces the much-anticipated opening of Johnnie-O, the California-inspired premium men and boys apparel brand. Together, these activities underscore the continued momentum of Watersound Town Center as it attracts an expanding collection of nationally recognized brands.

FMX, part of the BGC Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGC), announced that it will host its first-ever Investor Day on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, today announced that its management team will participate in a fireside chat at the following conferences:

Torrid Holdings Inc. (“Torrid” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CURV), a direct-to-consumer apparel, intimates, and accessories brand in North America for women sizes 8 to 30, today announced that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Management will host a conference call that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results.

Interface, Inc. (Nasdaq: TILE), the global flooring and sustainability leader, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share. The dividend is payable on September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2026.