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Buena Onda Presents has announced the lineup for the 2026 Festival La Onda, to be held in the heart of the City of Napa at the Napa Valley Expo on May 30 & 31, 2026. Headlining the festival are Maná, Ivan Cornejo, J Balvin, and Christian Nodal.

Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, is announcing its selection to lead the renovation and expansion of the iconic Flamingo Las Vegas for Caesars Entertainment, marking the latest in a list of several project wins that contribute to the strong momentum of the general contractor’s Las Vegas operations. An expanded leadership team and a new office east of The Strip will further strengthen Suffolk’s ability to deliver complex, high-profile projects across the region.

ComEd has introduced a new option for residential customers designed to help them better manage energy use and lower costs. ComEd’s Delivery Time-of-Day (DTOD) pricing rate enables households to reduce expenses by shifting their energy consumption to periods when electricity rates are lower and demand is reduced. Additionally, this program provides electric vehicle (EV) owners with the potential to earn bill credits.

Chemical Concepts has acquired Perigee Direct, a Texas-based supplier of specialty consumables for science and industrial customers, significantly expanding its product portfolio, e-commerce capabilities, and distribution footprint.

Integrated software platforms are becoming increasingly strategically important for AI-enabled modernization of hybrid, multicloud enterprise IT estates, according to new research from global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III).

Today, Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise ships, announced its 2026 Star Awards. Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace has once again received the prestigious Forbes Five-Star Award, marking the 14th consecutive year that it has held this distinction.

Together Health, a modern primary care company delivering in-person care in the home or workplace, with virtual visit options, today announced its continued expansion across major metropolitan areas in Tennessee and into Seattle, Washington. The company’s care model removes traditional barriers to access by bringing healthcare directly to patients rather than requiring patients to travel to clinics.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced the appointment of Rachel Frey as chief communications officer, a newly created role. Effective immediately, Frey reports to Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet and joins Accenture’s Global Management Committee.

Sharetru, a leader in the managed file transfer technology space, today announced it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II certification for the fourth consecutive year. The independent audit, conducted by A-LIGN, a leading cybersecurity compliance and attestation firm, validates Sharetru's ongoing commitment to enterprise-grade security and data protection.

New York Life today announced the launch of Golden Futures, a new platform designed to support families at critical moments when passions take shape, learning accelerates and futures begin to feel possible. Encompassing the Golden Futures Awards for children ages 5-16 and the Golden Futures Scholarship Program for current high school juniors and seniors, the initiative reinforces New York Life's commitment to being a trusted partner for families.

Ascender Capital Limited (“Ascender Capital”), a Hong Kong-based investment firm focused on high-quality businesses across Asia, is a long-term investor in Japan’s software and system integration sector, where it has allocated over half of its assets in recent years. The firm actively monitors more than 100 publicly listed companies in the space and has met with the management teams of over 50 since 2015.

AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb” (Good) of ACMAT Corporation (ACMAT) (Farmington, CT) [OTC Market: ACMT]. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of ACMAT’s wholly owned subsidiary, ACSTAR Insurance Company (ACSTAR) (Chicago, IL). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The Institutes, in collaboration with InsuranceAUM.com (IAUM), today announced the launch of the Chartered Insurance Investment Manager™ (CIIM™) designation, the first professional credential designed specifically for insurance asset management. CIIM was created to address the growing complexity of insurer investment portfolios and the need for specialized, insurance-focused investment expertise.

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today that it completed the acquisition of Dellner Couplers, a Sweden-based global leader in highly engineered safety-critical train connection systems and services for passenger rail rolling stock. This acquisition brings highly attractive and complementary technologies to Wabtec and positions the Company for accelerated, profitable growth, while strengthening its portfolio of mission-critical passenger rail systems.

SAM will be on site at Geo Week 2026, February 16–18 in Denver, Colorado, connecting with Geospatial professionals and sharing how our team supports smarter decision-making across complex infrastructure programs. Attendees can visit us at booth #514 throughout the conference.

Paxos Labs, the enterprise infrastructure platform for embedded on-chain finance, and the Aleo Network Foundation, the non-profit organization supporting the Aleo Network, today announced that USAD, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin 1:1 backed by compliant USDG reserves, is now live on Aleo mainnet. USAD is the first stablecoin issued on a Layer 1 blockchain that combines smart contract programmability with privacy by default.

LifeScan (“the “Company”), a world leader in glucose monitoring, today announced a transformational partnership with i-SENS, a global biosensor specialist, to launch a continuous glucose monitoring (“CGM”) system under the OneTouch® Vita brand. The Company and i-SENS expect to launch the CGM products in Germany, Ireland, Portugal, and Belgium by early 2027, with plans to expand into additional markets over time.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) today published its Notice of Proposed Rule to formally implement sweeping cuts to the State’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which provides life-saving medications and insurance premium support to more than 30,000 Floridians living with HIV.

Lendbuzz, an AI-based fintech company that helps consumers obtain better access to credit when purchasing a vehicle, announced today that it has closed its first transaction of 2026, a $246 million securitization (“LBZZ 2026-1”) collateralized by a pool of auto loans made to obligors and secured by new and used automobiles, light duty trucks, and vans.

No pizza establishment has ever earned a MICHELIN Star and Papa Johns is leading the charge to become the first. The brand is making a statement the world can rally behind: great pizza is star-worthy. With the launch of their new Pan Pizza, Papa Johns is ready to prove it.

Outamation, a pioneer in automation and digital transformation that reimagines workflows to deliver impactful business outcomes, today announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification. Outamation is the first mortgage technology company in the United States to meet the rigorous international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). Published in late 2023, ISO/IEC 42001 is the world’s first certifiable standard for governing the development and management of AI. The framework requires organizations to demonstrate high levels of accountability, transparency, and fairness which are critical in the highly regulated mortgage servicing industry.

The Discovery & Legal Technology Association (DLTA), the professional association representing electronic discovery service providers dedicated to advancing best practices, innovation, and excellence in the legal industry, today announced the release of its inaugural data-driven industry insights report: eDiscovery: State of the Industry.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until April 13, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against uniQure N.V. (NasdaqGS: QURE) (“uniQure” or the “Company”), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s shares between September 24, 2025 and October 31, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

At SmallSat Symposium 2026, VORAGO Technologies, a radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant chip provider for space applications, announced a software partnership with wolfSSL, a company specializing in embedded cryptography for secure systems successfully for the last 20 years. This unique partnership delivers radiation-hardened chips with built-in, standards-based cryptographic security for orbital missions, designed for scale from the start.

Today, ChEmpower, a leader in semiconductor process innovation, announced Chakra™, a family of functional polishing pads, beginning with the Copper Series, designed specifically for abrasive-free Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP). Chakra™ is a core component of ChEmpower’s patented planarization technology, enabling the precision, yield, and surface integrity required for next-generation AI chips, High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM), and advanced packaging technologies such as hybrid bonding.

Rimkus, the worldwide leader in engineering, technical, and life sciences consulting services, today announced the appointment of Chris Rayasam as President and Chief Executive Officer. Rayasam will also join the Rimkus Board of Directors.

Cliganic®, the clean beauty and wellness brand known for its single-ingredient oils and everyday self-care essentials, today announced an expansion of its national retail presence across major U.S. markets, reflecting growing consumer demand for accessible, ingredient-first beauty solutions.

Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank and one of the world's largest payment processors, is proud to be recognized with several performance honors in the 2026 Real Transaction Metrics Awards presented by TSG, a globally recognized analytics, intelligence, and solutions-focused firm serving the payments ecosystem. These awards highlight payment gateways that consistently deliver excellence across the performance areas that matter most to merchants and their customers.

Options Technology (Options), the leading provider of institutional-grade infrastructure, normalised market data and managed services for global financial markets, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Crossvale business, a US and EU-based leader in application and platform modernization.

During its fourth quarter 2025 earnings call and Capital Markets Day Update event today, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) provided an update to its ambitious multi-year plan originally shared at its September 2024 Capital Markets Day, and raised the bar. Srini Gopalan, T-Mobile’s CEO, discussed the Un-carrier’s widening and durable differentiation across its Best Network, Best Value, and Best Experiences, driving unparalleled growth opportunities in its core wireless, broadband, and new businesses, while delivering industry-leading financial growth.

On Tuesday, January 27, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its first meeting of the year. The meeting was held at the new Port Administration Building, located in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward and bringing Port Houston closer to its earliest roots.

Ingo Payments, a leading provider of embedded banking and money mobility solutions, announced today a new partnership with Elektra USA, the financial technology company behind the Elektra Go app. By leveraging Ingo’s instant account funding solution, Elektra USA will enable its U.S.-based customers to fund their Elektra Go accounts in real time.

Abrams Capital, Durable Capital Partners, and Foxhaven have joined Greenoaks and Altimeter’s (together, the “U.S. Investors”) legal challenge against the Government of the Republic of Korea (the “ROK Government”) to stop Korea’s discriminatory treatment against Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) and other U.S. companies.

Merz Aesthetics, the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics business, celebrates 15 years since its flagship brand XEOMIN® was first approved for aesthetic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). XEOMIN® is a double-purified neurotoxin, FDA approved for the simultaneous treatment of upper facial lines – forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet. To celebrate this 15-year U.S. milestone, 15 lucky winners will receive a year of free XEOMIN® treatments through Xperience+ by Merz Aesthetics U.S. patient loyalty program.

Start Holdings LLC today announced the official launch of Start.vc, a venture studio building companies across AI, SaaS, Infrastructure software, and next-gen enterprise systems. With teams based in New York City and Barcelona, Start is designed to rapidly ideate, validate, and launch software ventures that define how enterprise platforms operate in an AI-first era.

In its February Issue, Best’s Review asks industry professionals how academic institutions can better prepare tomorrow’s insurance workforce. In their responses, leaders say they need their employees to develop better communication skills; adapt to the emerging technologies that have entered the insurance space, such as AI; and develop critical thinking skills to ensure a tight grasp of the intricacies of insurance. Read “Learning Curve: Our Readers Identify Gaps in Insurance Education.”

AM Best was named Ratings Agency of the Year at the MENA II Awards 2026, marking its second consecutive win in the category. The event was held at the Dubai International Financial Centre on Feb. 5, 2026, with the awards recognizing and rewarding the leading insurers, reinsurers and brokers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets.

SIFCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: SIF) today announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended December 31, 2025.

Andersen Consulting strengthens its business transformation and cybersecurity offerings with the addition of Canadian-based collaborating firm Kezber.

SWBC Payroll + HR announced the expansion of its talent solutions portfolio with the launch of JobFusion, a comprehensive recruiting solution, alongside Learn By Design, an all‑in‑one e‑learning and employee development platform. Together, these solutions support businesses across the entire talent lifecycle—helping employers attract the right candidates, build critical skills, and drive sustained workforce performance.

Domain Capital Group, LLC, a comprehensive private investment management services firm, has promoted three employees to new roles in its media, entertainment and technology practice and one employee to a new role in its special situations practice. Each will have expanded responsibilities that build upon their years of experience, further strengthening the company’s position as an investment services provider and enhancing its ability to help clients achieve their financial objectives.

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider with more than $219 billion in ETF assets under management as of December 31, 2025, announced today that it has launched the First Trust International Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (Nasdaq: IDVY) (the “fund”). The fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield (before the fund’s fees and expenses) of the Nasdaq International Rising Dividend Achievers™ Index (the “index”). IDVY joins First Trust's Dividend Achievers suite, alongside the First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (RDVY) and First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY), which together hold more than $28 billion in combined assets under management as of December 31, 2025, and brings the same dividend achievers index framework to international equities.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a global AI-powered skills acceleration platform, today announced a new integration with OpenAI, embedding Udemy’s robust skills content directly into their interface through an app in ChatGPT. The integration seamlessly combines Udemy's dynamic learning ecosystem, featuring over 290,000 courses from 90,000 expert instructors, with ChatGPT's conversational AI capabilities.

AM Best is revising its market segment outlook for the U.S. directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance segment to stable from negative, citing rate stabilization and improving loss ratios, among other factors.

AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb” (Fair) of Momentum Life Limited (Momentum Life) (New Zealand). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Mirion (NYSE: MIR), a global leader in radiation detection, measurement, analysis and monitoring solutions for the nuclear, medical, defense and research end markets, today announced three new leadership appointments supporting the company’s continued focus on safety, innovation, operational excellence and long-term growth.

Yatra Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: YTRA) (the “Company”), India’s leading corporate travel services provider and one of India’s leading online travel companies, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2025.

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) by its subsidiary Chevron Business Development EMEA Ltd., has entered Libya after it was designated as a winning bidder in the 2025 Libyan Bid Round. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the country’s National Oil Corporation (NOC).

EIV Capital, an energy and infrastructure-focused private equity firm based in Houston, has long encouraged its employees to be active in the community and to support charitable organizations. In 2025, Partner Jennifer Gottschalk developed a novel program for local charities to partner with EIV employees to pitch new initiatives to be funded by a donation from EIV Capital. EIV recently hosted its first annual pitch competition, where members of EIV’s junior investment team served as judges tasked with evaluating the proposed business plans. Following an inspiring set of pitches and careful deliberation, the judges selected the non-profit Houston reVision as its first pitch day winner.

Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) earned a combined 50 Coalition Greenwich 2026 Best Bank Awards for service provided in 2025: 32 earned by legacy Pinnacle and 18 by legacy Synovus. Legacy Pinnacle earned more Coalition Greenwich 2026 Best Bank Awards than any other bank in the country, while legacy Synovus ranked No. 6 in the highest number of awards nationwide. These awards are given on a national and regional basis for service to small business and middle market clients.

Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings after the stock market close on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Osaic, Inc. (“Osaic”), one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, today announced that IDT Capital Group, an independent wealth management firm based in Melville, New York, has joined Osaic through New York Financial Partners (“NYFP”), an Osaic office of supervisory jurisdiction (OSJ). Led by financial advisor David Calderon, the firm transitions from LPL Financial and oversees approximately $186 million in client assets.

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), the leader in rare disease diagnosis and improving health through the power of genomic data, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer Katherine Stueland has been named to the TIME100 Health 2026 list – TIME’s annual recognition of the 100 individuals who most influenced global health over the past year.

Birch Hill Holdings ("Birch Hill"), an institutional digital asset infrastructure firm focused on onchain lending and tokenized asset markets, today announced it has closed a $2.5 million pre-seed funding round co-led by ParaFi Capital and Castle Island Ventures. Birch Hill is focused on capital preservation, structuring institutional lending strategies with risk discipline at the forefront. The firm provides fiduciaries with a compliant structure for accessing income opportunities in blockchain-based credit markets, supported by institutional-grade risk modeling and governance. The round includes further participation from Nascent, FalconX Ventures, Coin Operated Group, The Operating Group, JST Digital, and Flowdesk alongside industry executives including Ramin Kamfar (Founder & CEO of Bluerock) among others.

Rain, a leading provider of earned wage access (EWA) and other financial health solutions, today announced a new integration with Microsoft Teams that enables employees to view their available earned wage balance before payday, directly within their daily workspace. This integration makes Rain one of the first earned wage access providers for Microsoft Teams.

Roboworx, the leading robot field service organization, today launched advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered predictive analytics capabilities for its Robot Service Manager (RSM) software. This new predictive analytics capability moves robot maintenance from a reactive "break-fix" model to a more proactive, data-driven approach, reducing downtime, extending the robot’s useful life, and accelerating promised return on investment (ROI).

Chartis, a leading healthcare advisory firm, today announced the 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and the 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals. This annual awards program, which is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals.

Rugs.com, a leading online rug retailer, is offering up to 75% off across the entire site during its 2026 President’s Day Sale, featuring thousands of styles, ranging from washable area rugs for high-traffic areas, sustainable rugs for eco-friendly customers, pet-friendly home decor, durable outdoor options, the new Flag Collection with patriotic rugs honoring the United States and all 50 individual states, and more.

Commonwealth Credit Union (CCU) and Zest AI, a leader in AI-powered credit underwriting solutions, today announced the launch of CU Lending Collective, a first-of-its-kind CUSO created specifically to help small credit unions adopt and deploy advanced AI-powered lending technology.

Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today launched a new book, I Need a Job!—an Amazon No.1 new release in “job hunting,” “interviewing,” and “resumes.” The book helps candidates at all levels—from recent graduates to seasoned professionals—find and land the jobs they want in today’s highly competitive landscape.

The 2026 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge (ASC26) was officially launched in Beijing recently. The kickoff event brought together leading experts in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), along with faculty and student representatives from participating institutions. This year, ASC26 has attracted more than 300 student teams from universities and colleges across Chinese mainland, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Macao, underscoring the competition’s international reach and its vital role in cultivating the next generation of supercomputing leaders.

Now Optics, parent company of Stanton Optical, and Staples today announced the grand opening of the first four “store-in-store” Stanton Optical locations inside select Staples stores in the Philadelphia area. The openings mark the first locations to open to the public, bringing affordable, convenient, high-quality eye care and eyewear directly to consumers and local businesses, where they already shop.

Duetti Inc. (“Duetti” or the “Company”), the music company enabling independent artists1 and writers to monetize their catalogs, today released its annual Music Economics Report, focusing on the core drivers of long-term financial value and durability for independent artists and their catalogs.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home furnishings retailer, announced today participation in the OpenAI Ad Pilot Program, becoming one of the first companies to test ads in ChatGPT. As an early participant, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will explore how advertising in ChatGPT can reach customers at decision-making moments, helping surface relevant, high-quality products while preserving the trusted and transparent user experience both companies value.

AstraZeneca has proudly awarded $3.4 million to nonprofit organizations in the US through its Accelerate Change Together (ACT) on Health Equity initiative. This effort aims to support programming that prioritizes the social, cultural and linguistic needs of communities that have experienced barriers to care and opportunity.

A new analysis from Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance shows that insurance coverage disputes, aggressive surplus line insurer practices, and new privacy compliance rules fueled a 54% increase in California subpoena volumes spanning 2019 through 2025. This echoes a broader trend that finds the growth of U.S. subpoena volumes continuing to accelerate year-over-year, reaching a total of 498,000 in 2025.

In a deal facilitated by ACI Licensing, Li & Fung Limited (“Li & Fung”), the world’s leading supply chain solutions partner for consumer brands and retailers, announced a licensing agreement with C&C California, a division of Established.Lifestyle, featuring category exclusivity for women’s swim, sleepwear/loungewear, and outerwear. The agreement also includes wholesale distribution rights across all channels, including full-price retailers, off-price retailers, and the club retail channels. The new collection will first be shown at the Holiday 2026 market.

WellSky®, a global health and community care technology and services company, today announced that the WellSky Long-Term Care solution, powered by SkySense AI, is now available, extending artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to support operational efficiency and clinician productivity across post-acute care settings.

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (the “Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors has increased its dividend by $0.04, or 4.3% year-over-year, to $0.96 per share on an annualized basis for 2026, marking the Company’s 17th consecutive year of dividend increases. In accordance with this increase, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 10, 2026, to stockholders of record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on February 24, 2026.

General Mills has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2026, securing placement on the list for the seventh consecutive year and ranking No. 2 in the Retail and Consumer Goods industry. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Morgan Properties, one of the nation's largest multifamily owners, today announced the appointment of Jonathan and Jason Morgan as co-Chief Executive Officers, formalizing the leadership roles they have long held in guiding the company’s strategy, investments and operations.

This weekend, Cascade®, America’s #1 recommended dishwasher detergent brand*, is taking consumers inside the dishwasher with its new Cascade Clean Machine debuting at the Florida State Fair. This experiential tour is a first-of-its-kind immersive experience to unshroud the mystery of what happens inside the dishwasher when Cascade Platinum Plus gets to work.

MeridianLink®, a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions, today announced a series of product enhancements designed to help community-minded financial institutions accelerate growth by delivering more efficient, secure, and consumer-friendly experiences.

Acclaimed New York fashion designer Elena Velez announces a collaboration with Remilia Corporation, the influential avant-garde net art collective turned corporate conglomerate, to launch Remilia Atelier, their debut fashion lifestyle brand. The partnership debuts with a capsule collection centered around the Universal Work Suit—a unisex, two-piece suit system inspired by Yakuza fashion—conceptualized by Remilia's Charlotte Fang cut and tailored by Velez, releasing winter 2026.

Egon Zehnder, the world’s premier leadership advisory and executive search firm, today announced the opening of its Philadelphia office, marking the firm’s 70th office globally and further expanding its footprint in the United States. The new location strengthens Egon Zehnder’s long-standing commitment to serving clients across the Mid-Atlantic region with an integrated, advisory-led approach to leadership.