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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the world’s most iconic brand portfolios, has announced the 2025 winner of the Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour—the world’s largest traveling car show. During the virtual Global Grand Finale on November 15, Paweł Czarnecki’s custom FIAT 126B, which began its journey by winning the Poland Tour stop, was crowned the global champion. The car will now be inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends™ and transformed by the Hot Wheels design team into a 1:64 scale die-cast collectible sold worldwide.

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Today, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava alongside the Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) County officials and the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA) proudly announced the winners of MDIA’s fifth public innovation challenge. This challenge focused on solutions that will divert waste, particularly organic waste, from County landfills, enhance recycling efforts, and strengthen strategies to reduce waste and educate and engage residents.

LendingPoint, the award winning, AI-driven fintech facilitating consumer credit origination and loan servicing, today announced a new round of capital financing that positions the company for significant expansion and market acceleration in 2026.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Repare Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: RPTX) to XenoTherapeutics, Inc. is fair to Repare shareholders. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, it is estimated that each Repare shareholder will receive a cash payment of $1.82 per share, plus one non-transferable contingent value right entitling the holder to receive certain cash payments under certain conditions.

Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) today issued the following statement in response to the jury verdict announced in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, which confirmed the validity of Masimo Patent No. 10,433,776, found Apple infringed this patent, and awarded Masimo $634 million in damages:

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Primo Brands Corporation (“Primo” or “the Company”) (NYSE: PRMB) 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.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (“Freeport” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FCX) 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.

Drive Shack Inc. (OTC: DSHK) (the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, today announced that it has issued its financial statements for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The financial statements are included in the Company’s Q3 quarterly reports, which are available on the Company’s website at https://ir.driveshack.com/.

Prime Healthcare announced today that its hospitals have achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, one of the most trusted sources by Americans for the best hospitals and physicians with awards solely based on quality and patient outcomes. This rating season, Prime Healthcare’s hospitals received more than 150 awards that include “America’s 100 Best by Specialty,” Specialty Excellence Awards and Five-Star Awards.

Egan-Jones Proxy Services has announced its recommendation that shareholders of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBRL) withhold their votes for several members of the company’s board of directors and its Chief Executive Officer at the upcoming November 20 shareholder meeting.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”), is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN). Such investors are advised to contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit us at https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-ogn/ to learn more.

Waterous Energy Fund Management Corp. (the "WEF Manager"), in its capacity as manager of certain limited partnerships comprised of Waterous Energy Fund III (Canadian) LP, Waterous Energy Fund III (US) LP, Waterous Energy Fund III (International) LP, Waterous Energy Fund III (Canadian FI) LP and Waterous Energy Fund III (International FI) LP (collectively, "WEF"), announced today that it has purchased 1,926,055 common shares (the "Purchased Shares") of Greenfire Resources Ltd. ("Greenfire") (TSX and NYSE: GFR) through a private transaction (the "Transaction"). The Purchased Shares represent approximately 2.7% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Greenfire. The Purchased Shares were acquired for cash consideration of C$6.65 per Purchased Share, representing an aggregate purchase price of C$12,808,265.75.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until November 17, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Cytokinetics, Incorporated (NasdaqGS: CYTK), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between December 27, 2023 and May 6, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

PFG, a Phoenix-based firm with nearly $5 billion in assets under administration, today announced its transition from Osaic to United Planners Financial Services (“United Planners”) as the broker-dealer for its 80+ financial advisors and 20+ bank and credit union partners. With advisor, asset, and revenue retention of approximately 90%, this move reinforces PFG’s long-standing commitment to independence, flexibility, and service excellence.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Freeport-McMoran Inc. (“Freeport” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FCX) and reminds investors of the January 12, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until November 18, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between May 6, 2025 and June 19, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Seritage Growth Properties (NYSE: SRG) (the “Company”), a national owner and developer of retail, residential and mixed-use properties today reported financial and operating results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Below is the October 2025 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA).

Below is the October 2025 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG).

Ocean Capital LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Ocean Capital” or “we”), a significant shareholder of various Puerto Rico closed-end bond funds that are or were managed or co-managed by UBS Asset Managers of Puerto Rico, today announced that it has terminated its nondisclosure agreement (the “NDA”) with Tax-Free Fixed Income Fund IV for Puerto Rico Residents, Inc. (the “Fund”) effective November 6, 2025.

iHeartMedia announced that the annual station flip to holiday music has kicked off this month and more than 95 stations across the country will broadcast the season’s festive music from today’s biggest artists as well as Christmas classics from Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and more, 24/7. Continuing the celebration of the holiday season, the iHeartRadio Holiday Special returns this year hosted by Mario Lopez. The broadcast will feature interviews with Goo Goo Dolls, Gwen Stefani, Lady A, Meghan Trainor, Pentatonix, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless and more discussing their favorite holiday songs and traditions. The special will broadcast across iHeartRadio stations nationwide on November 26 at 7 p.m. local time and on the Holiday Season Radio on the iHeartRadio app at 7 p.m. ET.

Citizens Holding Company (the “Company”) (OTCQX:CIZN) today announced that Stacy Brantley, Chief Executive Officer, and Vincent Craig Dungan, Director have recently purchased common stock in CIZN. As required by the Company’s insider trading policy, the purchases and total beneficial ownership after the purchases are listed below:

Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (“Granite”) (TSX: GRT.UN / NYSE: GRP.U) announced today that its board of trustees has declared a distribution of CDN $0.2833 per unit for the month of November 2025. The distribution will be paid by Granite on December 15, 2025 to unitholders of record at the close of trading on November 28, 2025.

Researchers from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) presented “Transforming Higher Education: Harnessing Generative AI for Student Engagement” at the 2025 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention in Las Vegas. Presenters Jessica Sylvester, Ed.D.,, and Melinda Kulick, Ed.D., are both research fellows in CEITR and reported results from a mixed-methods study exploring adult online learners’ use of AI tools, confidence, and outcomes.

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced that Scott Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat with J.P. Morgan on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), (the “Company” or “Sidus”), an innovative space and defense technology company, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and provided a business update. The Company is scheduled to host a conference call and webcast today, Friday, November 14, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Repare Therapeutics Inc. (“Repare” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RPTX), a clinical-stage precision oncology company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) with XenoTherapeutics, Inc. and Xeno Acquisition Corp. (jointly, “Xeno”), a non-profit biotechnology company, pursuant to which Xeno will acquire (the “Transaction”) all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Repare (the “Common Shares”).

Onyx Odds, the fastest growing social sports prediction platform, today announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market. The innovative partnership marks a significant expansion of Onyx Odds’ capabilities in the prediction markets space.

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BBBY) (the “Company”), owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, and a blockchain asset portfolio, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved a grant of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) covering 116,686 shares of the Company’s common stock and a grant of performance stock units (“PSUs”) covering 58,343 shares of the Company’s common stock to Rick Lockton, effective November 14, 2025. The awards were granted in accordance with New York Stock Exchange Rule 303A.08 as a material inducement to Mr. Lockton’s commencement of employment with the Company as its Executive Vice President, Chief Digital, Product, and Technology Officer on November 3, 2025.

BlackRock Advisors, LLC announced today that the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust (“BTT” or the “Trust”) has reauthorized the Trust’s open market share repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”). Under BTT’s most recent Repurchase Program, which ends November 30, 2025, the Trust could repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares (based on common shares outstanding on March 31, 2025) in open market transactions. Pursuant to the Boards’ reauthorization of the Repurchase Program, BTT may repurchase up to 5% of its outstanding common shares (based on common shares outstanding on November 30, 2025) through November 30, 2026.

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BKT) (the “Fund”) announced today the renewal of its discount management program (the "Program"). Under terms of the Program, the Fund intends to offer to repurchase a portion of its common shares via tender offer if certain conditions are met, as detailed below.

Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Observability Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US53004325, November 2025).

The BlackRock closed-end funds listed below (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) announced today the renewal of their discount management programs (each, a "Program" and collectively, the “Programs”). Under the terms of each Fund’s Program, each Fund intends to offer to repurchase a portion of its common shares via tender offer if certain conditions are met during the specified time period, as detailed below.

Air Industries Group (“Air Industries”) (NYSE American: AIRI), a leading manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for large aerospace and defense prime contractors, today announced Financial Results for the Three and Nine months ended September 30, 2025.

TIC Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: TIC) (the “Company” or “TIC Solutions”), a leading provider of critical asset integrity solutions and tech-enabled, mission-critical Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Compliance (TICC) and engineering services, announced today that its senior leadership will be participating in the 2025 Raymond James Napa Valley Small Cap Symposium on Monday, November 17th, 2025 in Napa, CA.

Morgan Stanley today declared a regular dividend on the outstanding shares of each of the following preferred stock issues:

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) (“JPMorganChase” or the “Firm”) has declared dividends on the outstanding shares of the Firm’s Series II and OO preferred stock. Information can be found on the Firm’s Investor Relations website at https://www.jpmorganchase.com/ir/news.

duPont REGISTRY Group (DRG), the world's leading ecosystem for the high-end automotive lifestyle, proudly announces the launch of duPont REGISTRY Live, an exclusive auction platform designed to connect collectors with the most coveted exotic, luxury and classic automobiles.

Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), the visionary owner, operator and builder of upscale live music venues and premium hospitality destinations, announced today results for its third quarter and the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025.

The Board of Directors of Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), has declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.40 per share payable on December 23, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 25, 2025.

Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that it has completed an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due in 2035 with an annual coupon rate of 5.250 percent. The net proceeds from the sale of the senior notes will be used for general corporate purposes, including the replacement of cash and cash equivalents used to repay the $275 million aggregate principal amount of the company’s 3.875% senior notes due 2025 that matured on November 5, 2025.

The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.53 per share for the third quarter of 2025. This dividend will be payable on December 11, 2025 to stockholders of record on November 25, 2025.

American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in the state, has been named to The Dallas Morning News’ Top Workplaces DFW 2025 list in the large company category. This marks the 16th time ANBTX has earned this honor, highlighting its enduring commitment to its employees across North Texas.

SIX Swiss Exchange Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR — Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today shared the Company recently experienced a cybersecurity incident relating to the exfiltration of data. This incident has not impacted Logitech’s products, business operations or manufacturing.

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

Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOLS), a performance beauty company with a focus on building an aesthetic portfolio of consumer brands, today reported the grant in November of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 17,871 shares of Evolus and an aggregate of 45,063 restricted stock units (RSUs) of the company’s common stock to 13 newly hired non-executive employees of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors under the Evolus 2023 Inducement Incentive Plan, with a grant and vesting commencement date of November 7, 2025, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Evolus in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Pennsylvania American Water today filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for new rates to support $1.2 billion in ongoing water and wastewater service system investments. The request reinforces the company’s commitment to implementing critical system upgrades and continuing to improve water quality and reliability for its more than 2.4 million people served statewide.

Modiv Industrial, Inc. (“Modiv Industrial,” “Modiv” or the “Company”) (NYSE:MDV), the only public REIT exclusively focused on acquiring industrial manufacturing real estate, today announced operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ: ENVB) (“Enveric” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company advancing next-generation neuroplastogenic small molecules to address psychiatric and neurological disorders, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and provided a comprehensive business update.

InTest Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets which include semiconductor (“semi”), automotive/EV, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and safety/security, today announced that Nick Grant, President & CEO, and Duncan Gilmour, Chief Financial Officer, will present and host investor meetings at the 17th Annual Southwest Ideas Conference on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Generational Group, a leading investment banking firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce it was once again the title sponsor for the 11th annual Generational Salute – A Tribute to Our Troops. The fundraising event was held at Bent Tree Country Club in Dallas, Texas on November 9th, followed by a golf tournament held at Omni PGA Frisco, Fields West Course in Frisco, Texas on November 12th.

Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH) (the “Company” or “Delcath”), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, announces that the Company granted equity awards, previously approved by the Company’s Compensation Committee, as material inducements to six individuals whose employment commenced in either September 2025 or October 2025.

KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AA+ with a Stable Outlook to the State of Illinois (the "State"), Build Illinois Bonds (Sales Tax Revenue Bonds), Junior Obligation Series A, B, and C of December 2025 (the "Junior Bonds"). KBRA additionally affirms the long-term rating of AA+ with a Stable Outlook for the State's outstanding parity Build Illinois Bonds (Sales Tax Revenue Bonds) Junior Obligation.

Sable Offshore Corp. (“Sable” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SOC) today is responding to correct a report issued by Hunterbrook Media LLC (“Hunterbrook”) published on November 14, 2025. Sable disputes certain misstatements in the report as follows below.

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A+ (Superior) from A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “aa” (Superior) from “aa+” (Superior) of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (State Farm Mutual) and its affiliates, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company and State Farm County Mutual Insurance Company of Texas (Richardson, TX), collectively referred to as State Farm Group. At the same time, AM Best has downgraded the FSR to A+ (Superior) from A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs to “aa” (Superior) from “aa+” (Superior) of State Farm Life Insurance Company and State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company, collectively referred to as the State Farm Life Group (State Farm Life). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from negative. AM Best has also taken ratings actions on separate property/casualty subsidiaries of State Farm Group, which are detailed below.

Shop Your Way® today announced that applications are now open for the Shop Your Way® 5321 Visa® Credit Card, a new credit card built to make everyday spending more rewarding. Apply today at ShopYourWay.com

Costco is in the crosshairs of a new class-action lawsuit filed by Seattle-based consumer-rights law firm Hagens Berman, accusing the retailer of knowingly selling adulterated tequila that contains “significant presence of non-agave sugars.”

The "Carbon Capture Materials Market by Material, Process, Technique, End-Use Industry & Region - Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Retractable Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: RVP) reports total net sales of $10.1 million for the third quarter of 2025 and an operating loss of $3.7 million for the period, as compared to total net sales for the same period last year of $10.3 million and an operating loss of $5.1 million. For the first nine months of the year, net sales were $28.8 million and operating losses were $13.5 million as compared to 2024 net revenues of $24.0 million and operating losses of $13.9 million.

The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed three new members to its board of directors.

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT), the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, today announced an update to the prescribing information for ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), the only approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Retractable Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: RVP) announces its EasyPoint® Blood Collection Tube Holder with Needle has received an Innovative Technology designation from Vizient®, the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the country.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Bankruptcy Court”) today indicated it will approve the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (The “Plan”) for Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”). The Plan, which achieved remarkable consensus with the support of more than 99% of voting creditors, will deliver billions in urgently needed funding for opioid crisis abatement and victim compensation, as well as rescue medicines that will save lives.

Sirion, the global leader in agentic CLM, has once again been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Lifecyle Management (CLM). This marks the fourth consecutive time Sirion has been recognized as a Leader, and this year, Sirion is positioned highest on Ability to Execute and furthest to the right for Completeness of Vision among the 16 vendors evaluated. Download a complimentary copy of the report here.

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb+” (Fair) to MG Insurance Company (MGIC) (Scottsdale, AZ). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (“Six Flags” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FUN) for violations of the federal securities laws.

Orange Logic today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Asset Management (DAM). The report evaluates providers based on their Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.

Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI company, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide General-Purpose Knowledge Discovery 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US53011225, November 2025). The IDC MarketScape report recognizes Elasticsearch as a widely deployed open source document and vector database, offering developers a powerful search and analytics engine with the speed and scale needed for creating generative AI and other applications.

KBRA releases its third-quarter 2025 U.S. Bank Compendium, providing the latest view of the U.S. banking industry and analysis of 3Q25 results for publicly traded U.S. banks with KBRA ratings.

The "Xylene Market in China: Business Report 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Postman, the world’s leading API collaboration platform, today announced its acquisition of liblab, a platform for developers that automates the generation and maintenance of Software Development Kits (SDKs). With this acquisition, Postman continues to expand its platform to cover the entire API lifecycle—from design and testing to documentation and consumption, enabling developers to build, connect, and consume APIs faster than ever before.

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) between May 6, 2025 and June 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important November 18, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

Hicks Thomas LLP and three firm partners have been recognized in the inaugural Legal 500 US Elite list for Houston, a guide to top-performing law firms and attorneys in key legal markets across the country.

The "Methanol Market in United States: Business Report 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.