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Stockholder Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the Fractyl Health, Inc. Class Action
Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP informs investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Fractyl Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: GUTS) securities between January 13, 2025 and January 29, 2026 (the "Class Period"). Fractyl is a metabolic therapeutics company that develops therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (“T2D”) and obesity.
By Robbins LLP · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Rio Tinto celebrates 60 years in Western Australia
Rio Tinto is today celebrating 60 years in Western Australia, marking the anniversary of the first shipment of iron ore from Dampier to Japan.
By Rio Tinto · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Stockholder Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the GoDaddy Inc. Class Action
Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP informs investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) common stock between September 3, 2025 and February 24, 2026 (the "Class Period"). GoDaddy is an internet domain registry, domain registrar, and web hosting company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
By Robbins LLP · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
TBLA CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP Files Securities Fraud Lawsuit on Behalf of Taboola.com Ltd. (TBLA) Investors
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP (“GPWR”) announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned Fortin v. Taboola.com Ltd. et al., Case No. 26-cv-07170, on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Taboola.com Ltd. (“Taboola” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TBLA) securities between May 6, 2026 and August 4, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Plaintiff pursues claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).
Zura Bio Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Zura Bio Limited (Nasdaq: ZURA) (“Zura” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel and differentiated medicines to meaningfully improve the lives of patients with serious and debilitating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today reported that on August 20, 2026, the Company granted inducement awards consisting of options to purchase up to 587,000 Class A Ordinary Shares (the “Options”) to thirteen newly hired employees. These awards were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors and granted outside the Company’s 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), as inducements material to the new employees’ employment, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The awards are subject to the terms and conditions and other provisions set forth in the Company’s Plan and the award agreements thereunder.
By Zura Bio Limited · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Stockholder Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Investors of the AEVEX Corp. Class Action
Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP informs investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) Class A common stock (a) between April 17, 2026 and June 4, 2026, and (b) pursuant to the Company's initial public offering ("IPO") on April 17, 2026 (the "Class Period"). AEVEX is a military technology contractor.
By Robbins LLP · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Metropolitan Issues Statement on Release of 2027-2028 Guidelines, ROD for Colorado River Operations
Metropolitan Water District General Manager Shivaji Deshmukh issues the following statement regarding the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s release today of Colorado River 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines, the Record of Decision for the Post-2026 Colorado River Operations Final EIS and the August 24-month study.
Elseland Showcases New Possibilities for AI Game Creation with 20 Original Titles
Elseland today unveiled 20 new original titles that demonstrate the creative possibilities of AI game development. Created with AI across visual design, world building, gameplay and storytelling, the collection spans match 3, puzzle, arcade, action, hypercasual and interactive narrative genres.
By Elseland · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Canada Goose Presents the Fall/Winter 2026 Collection
Canada Goose unveils its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, shaped by Creative Director, Haider Ackermann. Styled and directed by Ackermann, the campaign draws pieces from across the entire season and reflects his intention for it: to meet fall and winter not as something to endure, but with joy, optimism, and a sense of craft. It is a season built on materials and textures that tell a story, and silhouettes that reward a second look.
By Canada Goose Holdings Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Futu Holdings 96 Hour Deadline Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Reminds Investors With Losses In Excess Of $100,000 of Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Futu Holdings Limited - FUTU
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until August 25, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Futu Holdings Limited ("Futu" or the "Company") (NasdaqGM: FUTU), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between May 24, 2023 and May 27, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Vitruvias Therapeutics, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg Due to Potential Super Potency
Vitruvias Therapeutics, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot (Lot. No. 504950) of Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg to the consumer level. The product is being recalled because testing confirmed the potential for the product to be superpotent.
By Vitruvias Therapeutics, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
East West Bancorp Announces Fall 2026 Conference Participation
East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC) announced today that management will meet with investors at several investor conferences this fall.
By East West Bancorp, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Momentus Grants Inducement Awards to New Employees
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company that offers satellite buses, transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, announced today the granting of inducement awards to fourteen new employees under Momentus’ 2022 Inducement Equity Plan. In accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the awards were approved by Momentus’ Compensation Committee and made as a material inducement to each employee’s entry into employment with the Company.
By Momentus Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
CoVolt Power Announces Public Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
CoVolt Power, Inc. (“CoVolt Power” or the “Company”), today announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of shares of its Class A common stock. The number of shares of CoVolt Power to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. The Company intends to list its Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "KVLT”.
By CoVolt Power, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Weave Communications Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Weave Communications, Inc. - WEAV
Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Weave Communications, Inc. (NYSE: WEAV) to Francisco Partners. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Weave will receive $7.40 in cash for each share of Weave that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
By Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Kairos Pharma Announces 1-for-7 Reverse Stock Split
Kairos Pharma, Ltd. (NYSE American: KAPA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on overcoming cancer drug resistance, today announced that it will conduct a reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for-7 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split is expected to become effective on September 1, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET (the “Effective Time”), with shares expected to begin trading on the NYSE American on a split-adjusted basis at market open on September 1, 2026 under the existing trading symbol “KAPA” and a new CUSIP number of 48301N203.
By Kairos Pharma, Ltd · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Qnity to Present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference
Qnity Electronics, Inc. (“Qnity”) (NYSE: Q), a premier technology solutions leader across the semiconductor value chain, today announced that Jon Kemp, Qnity’s Chief Executive Officer, will have a fireside chat at the 2026 Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on September 10, at 8:10am PST.
By Qnity Electronics, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
AEye Announces Inducement Grant to Chief Revenue Officer Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
AEye, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIDR), a global leader in software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions, today announced the grant of an inducement equity award to Laura Wrisley, the Company's newly appointed Chief Revenue Officer. The award was approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, composed entirely of independent directors, on July 28, 2026, and became effective on August 18, 2026, the date on which Ms. Wrisley commenced employment with the Company. The award was granted as a material inducement to Ms. Wrisley's entering into employment with the Company, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By AEye, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
loanDepot, Inc. Addresses Notice of NYSE Trading Price Non-Compliance
loanDepot, Inc. (NYSE: LDI) (together with its subsidiaries, “loanDepot”) today announced that on August 21, 2026, it received a deficiency letter from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) notifying loanDepot that it is not in compliance with applicable price criteria in the NYSE’s continued listing standards.
By loanDepot, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Real and RE/MAX Holdings Announce Real’s Receipt of Court Approval of Proposed Arrangement in Connection with Proposed Combination
The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) (“Real”) and RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX) (“RE/MAX Holdings”) announced that the Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted the final order in connection with the previously announced arrangement of Real pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement Agreement and Plan of Merger dated April 26, 2026, as amended on June 12, 2026 (the “Merger Agreement”), between Real and RE/MAX Holdings.
By The Real Brokerage Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
TWO Announces Receipt of Final Regulatory Approval for Merger with CrossCountry Mortgage
TWO (Two Harbors Investment Corp., NYSE: TWO), an MSR-focused REIT, today announced that it has received the final regulatory approval for its previously announced merger with CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC (“CCM”). The merger is expected to close prior to market open on August 25, 2026.
By Two Harbors Investment Corp. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
KNOREX Provides Required Disclosure
KNOREX Ltd. (NYSE American: KNRX) (“KNOREX” or the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-driven cross-channel advertising technology solutions, today advised that its Financial Statements included in its Annual Report on Form 20F for the year ended December 31, 2025, contained an audit report from its Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm with an explanatory paragraph emphasizing that the Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. Release of this information is required by Section 610(b) of the NYSE American Company Guide and does not reflect any change or amendment to any of the Company’s filings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
By KNOREX Ltd. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Mesa Royalty Trust Announces There Will Be No Distribution for August 2026
Mesa Royalty Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSE symbol-MTR) announced today that there will be no distribution paid for the month of August 2026, as costs, charges and expenses attributable to the Trust’s royalty properties exceeded the revenue received from the sale of oil, natural gas and other hydrocarbons produced from such properties, as reported by the working interest owners.
By Mesa Royalty Trust · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC Declares Quarterly Coupon on Alerian MLP Index ETN
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company LLC announced today the quarterly coupon amount for the Alerian MLP Index ETN (NYSE Arca: AMJB). The table below summarizes the coupon amount for the Alerian MLP Index ETN due January 28, 2044 (the “Notes”).
By JPMorgan Chase & Co. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
TriCo Bancshares Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
The Board of Directors of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) (the “Company”), parent company of Tri Counties Bank, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 (thirty-six cents) per share on its common stock, no par value, on August 20, 2026. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026, to holders of record as of September 11, 2026, and represents the 148th consecutive quarterly cash dividend paid to shareholders.
By TriCo Bancshares · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Jet Insurance Company
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Jet Insurance Company (Jet) (Dallas, TX). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
ESS Tech, Inc. Announces Closing of $3.2 Million Registered Direct Offering and Concurrent Private Placement
ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (the “Company”), a leading provider of safer, non-lithium energy storage solutions, today announced the closing of the previously announced registered direct offering with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 6.4 million shares of common stock at a price of $0.50 per share. In addition, in a concurrent private placement, the Company issued to investors warrants to purchase up to 12.8 million shares of common stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.50 per share, will become exercisable immediately following the date of stockholder approval and expire on the fifth anniversary of the date of stockholder approval. The registered direct offering of common stock and the concurrent private placement of warrants are collectively referred to as the offering herein.
By ESS, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Insteel Industries Announces Closure of Upper Sandusky, Ohio Facility
Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) (“Insteel” or the “Company”) announced today that it will close its facility in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and move manufacturing requirements to the Company’s remaining welded wire reinforcement production facilities, which have ample open capacity to accommodate additional volumes.
By Insteel Industries Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
NYSE American to Commence Delisting Proceedings Against Northann Corp. (NCL)
NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American” or the “Exchange”) announced today that the staff of NYSE Regulation has determined to commence proceedings to delist the common stock of Northann Corp. (the “Company”) — ticker symbol NCL — from NYSE American. Trading in the Company’s common stock will be suspended immediately.
By NYSE Regulation · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Molina Healthcare of Michigan Donates $85,000 to Support Two Organizations Addressing Hunger and Housing in Bay and Saginaw Counties
Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), in collaboration with The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), announced two grants to local nonprofits to enhance their efforts to reduce food and housing insecurity in the region. Donations, totaling $85,000, will be distributed to the United Way Bay County and its Food Forward and housing program as well as Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan’s Impact Design Program.
By Molina Healthcare of Michigan · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Best’s Special Report: AM Best Updates Net Capital Charge Tables for ACIS/CIRT Reinsurance Transactions
AM Best has released newly updated tables of net capital charges associated with a representative sample of transactions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s credit risk transfer (CRT) programs—Freddie Mac’s Agency Credit Insurance Structure (ACIS) and Fannie Mae’s Credit Insurance Risk Transfer (CIRT). These tables also highlight some of the key components of the factor-based method used to calculate net capital charges in the Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR) model.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Generational Group Advises J.C. Services, LLC dba American Chimney & Fireplace in its Sale to Chimney Collective
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of J.C. Services, LLC dba American Chimney & Fireplace to Chimney Collective. The acquisition closed July 24, 2026.
By Generational Group · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
FDA Authorizes ZYN ULTRA Nicotine Pouches Following Scientific Review
Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) today announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Marketing Granted Orders to PMI’s U.S. affiliate, Swedish Match USA, Inc., authorizing the marketing of 11 ZYN ULTRA moist oral nicotine pouch products, including all 9mg variants and one 11mg variant. Additional 11mg variants remain under scientific review.
By Philip Morris International · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
KBRA Publishes Ratings for Hildene Holding Company, LLC and Hildene Capital Management, LLC
KBRA publishes issuer ratings of BBB and senior secured debt ratings of A- for Hildene Holding Company, LLC and Hildene Capital Management, LLC (“Hildene”, “HCM”, or “the firm”). The Outlook for the ratings is Stable. On June 9, 2026, these ratings were assigned on an unpublished basis.
By Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Andersen Announces Closing of Secondary Offering and Full Exercise of the Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares
Andersen Group Inc. (NYSE: ANDG), a leading independent provider of tax, valuation and financial advisory services to individuals, family offices, businesses and alternative investment funds in the United States, today announced the closing of an underwritten public offering of 4,927,125 shares of its Class A common stock by certain selling stockholders, which included the exercise in full of the underwriters’ option to purchase an additional 642,668 shares of Class A common stock at a public offering price of $44.00 per share. Gross proceeds to the selling stockholders were approximately $216.8 million, before underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. Andersen did not sell any shares in the offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders.
By Andersen · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
ComEd, EV Ambassador Program Spotlight Small Businesses Advancing Transportation Electrification Across Northern Illinois
ComEd today joined local small-business owners and community leaders at Steps Inc. Consulting in Chicago to highlight how electric vehicle (EV) rebate programs, community partnerships and customer education efforts are helping accelerate transportation electrification across northern Illinois.
By ComEd · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Grandmaster Wesley So Defends Title, Wins 2026 Sinquefield Cup
Grandmaster (GM) Wesley So has once again claimed the 2026 Sinquefield Cup, defeating Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa in a playoff Armageddon game to capture the prestigious title for the third time and winning $103,125 in the final leg of the 2026 Grand Chess Tour. With the victory, So becomes a three-time Sinquefield Cup champion.
By Grand Chess Tour · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
AM Best Places Credit Ratings of At-Bay Specialty Insurance Company Under Review With Positive Implications Following Announced Acquisition
AM Best has placed under review with positive implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of At-Bay Specialty Insurance Company (ABSIC) (Atlanta, GA) following the announced acquisition of its parent company, At-Bay, Inc. by Munich Re America Corporation.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to OBX 2026-NQM13 Trust
KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 13 classes of mortgage-backed notes from OBX 2026-NQM13 Trust, a $1.0 billion non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 1,623 residential mortgages, with fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) making up 94.6% and 5.4% of the pool, respectively. A majority of the loans are either classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM; 40.1%) or exempt (45.1%) from the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule due to being originated for non-consumer loan purposes. There were no originators comprising over 10% of the pool.
By Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
ibi Recognized as an Overall Leader and Best in Class in Dresner Advisory Services’ 2026 Industry Excellence Awards
ibi, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, today announced that it has placed as an Overall Leader in Customer Experience and Vendor Credibility in Business Intelligence (BI) in the 2026 Industry Excellence Awards by Dresner Advisory Services.
By ibi · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Main Management Announces the Launch of a 351 Exchange ETF
Main Management will launch the Main Active Rotation ETF (SECA) on the Cboe BZX Exchange on September 18, 2026. The Fund is the firm’s fifth ETF and its first brought to market through a Section 351 exchange – a structure that lets investors contribute appreciated securities into the Fund on a tax-deferred basis. The launch is led by the firm’s Private Client & Institutional group, which manages portfolios directly for institutions, foundations, and private clients.
By Main Management · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Rosen Law Firm Encourages XTI Aerospace, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – XTIA
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) resulting from allegations that XTI Aerospace may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Church & Dwight to Present at the 2026 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) will present at the 2026 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 2:15 PM EDT. A link to the broadcast will be provided through the Investors section of Church & Dwight’s website.
By Church & Dwight Co., Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Game, Set, Pit! Dickey’s Barbecue Launches Mobile Games To Connect with Next Generation of Fans
With nearly 30% of all online orders now placed through the Dickey's mobile app, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is giving guests another reason to tap in. The world's largest barbecue concept announced today the launch of three new interactive mobile games exclusively for Big Yellow Cup Rewards members, allowing fans to earn loyalty points simply by playing, engaging and making every visit to the Dickey's app even more rewarding.
3E Strengthens Trusted AI with ISO/IEC 42001 Certification
3E, a global leader in AI-driven product compliance solutions, today announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its artificial intelligence management system (AIMS) following an independent audit by Prescient Security.
By 3E · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Jubilee General Insurance Company Limited
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bb” (Fair) of Jubilee General Insurance Company Limited (Jubilee) (Pakistan). The outlook of FSR is stable while the outlook of the Long-Term ICR is positive.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Leon Stok of IBM Reelected Silicon Integration Initiative Board Chair
Leon Stok, vice president of Electronic Design Automation at IBM, has been reelected as board chair of the Silicon Integration Initiative for 2026-2027.
By Silicon Integration Initiative · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
MGE Energy Increases Dividend for 51st Consecutive Year
The Board of Directors of MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE), today approved a 7.0% increase in the company’s regular quarterly dividend to $0.5083 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026. The increase raises MGE Energy’s annualized dividend rate to $2.0332 per share and marks the company’s 51st consecutive year of dividend increases.
By MGE Energy · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
PLAB Deadline: Rosen Law Firm Urges Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) Stockholders with Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Photronics is a global manufacturer of photomasks.
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of OneNexus Oklahoma Captive Corp.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of OneNexus Oklahoma Captive Corp. (OneNexus) (Oklahoma City, OK). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Segal Trials Reinforces Leadership in Acute Schizophrenia Research Following Participation in MapLight Therapeutics’ Phase 2 ZEPHYR Study
Segal Trials today announced its participation in the Phase 2 ZEPHYR clinical trial evaluating MapLight Therapeutics’ investigational muscarinic receptor-targeted therapy, ML-007C-MA, for the treatment of adults experiencing an acute exacerbation of schizophrenia.
By Segal Trials · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
HPE Named a Leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms
HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced it was named a Leader for the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ and recognized in the Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Storage Platforms (ESP).
By Hewlett Packard Enterprise · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Lloyd’s Syndicates 623, 2623, 3623 and 3622
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2623, Lloyd’s Syndicate 623, Lloyd’s Syndicate 3623 and Lloyd’s Syndicate 3622 (Syndicates) (United Kingdom), which are managed by Beazley Furlonge Limited (Beazley). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Intero Real Estate Professionals Named in 2026 Leading 100 List
Intero Real Estate Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., is pleased to announce the recognition of eight individual agents and teams who made the 2026 Leading 100 List.
By Intero Real Estate Services · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Innventure, Inc. (INV) Continues – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of Innventure, Inc. (“Innventure” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INV) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.
Gateway Fiber Appoints David Curran as Chief Technology Officer
Gateway Fiber, a leading fiber-optic internet provider delivering high-speed connectivity across the Midwest and Northeast, today announced the appointment of David Curran as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
By Gateway Fiber · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Travelers Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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 main subsidiaries of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) (headquartered in New York, NY) [NYSE: TRV], collectively known as Travelers Group (Travelers). In addition, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa+” (Superior) of Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (TCSA) (Hartford, CT). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of First Floridian Auto and Home Insurance Company (First Floridian) (Tampa, FL).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
CloudWalk Takes Pierre to the Nasdaq Tower
CloudWalk is a technology company building AGI and ASI. It makes its money in payments and credit. This week, Pierre, its consumer financial agent, is on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square.
By CloudWalk · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Commits $100,000+ to Support Indiana Flood Relief and Recovery
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana and the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation are committing $116,500 to support relief and recovery efforts following severe storms and considerable flooding that impacted communities across Central, East Central and Northwest Indiana.
Main Street M&A Market Rebounds as Small Business Dealmakers Adapt to Macro Headwinds, DealStream Survey Reveals
Small business buyers, sellers, and intermediaries reported a significant rebound in market confidence during the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest Member Confidence Survey released by DealStream. Following a year-high peak in negative sentiment in Q2, economic sentiment improved markedly, with respondents describing current economic conditions as "bad" dropping 12.3 percentage points to 28.8%.
By DealStream, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
CharmHealth Introduces Ria, AI Solutions Advisor, to Speed Up Health IT Evaluation for Provider Organizations
CharmHealth, a leader in healthcare technology solutions for providers, today announced Ria, CharmHealth’s AI solutions advisor designed to help prospective buyers evaluate software with speed and directness. By walking visitors through everything from pricing to billing and setup based on the questions she is asked, Ria makes it simple to evaluate CharmHealth’s entire product suite on their own schedule. This is part of an industrywide trend making the discovery and purchase decision easier on providers.
By CharmHealth · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Demodesk Cut Daily Prospect Research From Hours to Minutes with ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that Demodesk, a Munich-based sales meeting and coaching software company, has cut the time its sales development reps spend on daily prospect research from two to three hours to 10 to 15 minutes, according to the company.
By ZoomInfo · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
EYPT Investor Alert: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors of Investigation Into EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (EYPT)
Roughly seven out of every ten dollars invested in EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: EYPT) common stock was wiped out when shares fell nearly 67% following the Company's disclosure that DURAVYU missed the prespecified primary endpoint in the Phase 3 LUGANO wet AMD trial. If you held EYPT shares through that decline, you are encouraged to have your EYPT losses reviewed now. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
By Levi & Korsinsky, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Bilt Welcomes Blacklane to its Ecosystem: Partnering to Extend the Bilt Membership from Door to Door and Across the Globe
Bilt, the membership for where you live and the hospitality platform powering the residential ecosystem around it, today announced a new partnership with Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, further expanding luxury mobility options in the Bilt ecosystem. Starting today, Bilt Members can book across Blacklane’s global network through the Bilt Concierge or Bilt Travel Portal, earning or using Bilt Points on each journey, and unlocking an annual credit based on their elite status.
By Bilt · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Kodama’s MAGICA Wins Best Translation at the 2026 American Manga Awards
Jan Mitsuko Cash has received the Best Translation award at the 2026 American Manga Awards for her translation of MAGICA, published in English in North America by Kodama Tales Inc. (“Kodama”).
By Kodama Tales Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Cleveland-Cliffs Announces $1 Billion Middletown Works Investment to be Supported by $500 Million U.S. Department of Energy Award
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (“Cliffs”) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has established a framework for Cliffs to finalize negotiations and implementation plans for its Middletown Works investment, rescoping the previously awarded $500 million DOE grant. The optimization project represents a $1 billion total investment in Middletown Works, with funding shared equally between Cleveland-Cliffs and the DOE. The investment is expected to be deployed over the next four years as the Company executes on these improvements while maintaining uninterrupted steel production.
By Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Starcloud Raises $250 Million at $2.3 Billion Valuation to Scale AI with Orbital Data Centers
Starcloud, the company pioneering data centers in space, today announced a $250 million Series A extension funding round at a $2.3 billion post-money valuation. The round was led by Manhattan West, with participation from existing investors Benchmark, EQT, Soma, NFX, 776, and others, alongside new investors NVIDIA, Cisco Investments, Cedar Capital, Goanna Capital, Standard Capital, and others. The funding brings Starcloud's total capital raised to $450 million since its founding in 2024.
By Starcloud · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Walmart Energizes 100th Store with EV Fast Charging in Monument, CO
Walmart celebrated the opening of its 100th company-owned and operated electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging site at the Walmart Supercenter located at 16218 Jackson Creek Parkway in Monument, CO.
By Walmart Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
AArete Recognized Among Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms for Fifth Consecutive Year
AArete, a leading global management and technology consulting firm, was recently named among Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2026. The firm was recognized for its experience and expertise in the categories of Digital Transformation, Data Analytics & Big Data and Healthcare & Life Sciences.
By AArete · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
BlueWhale Research Holds Lead Rejection Under 1% Across 45,000 Leads a Month with ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that BlueWhale Research, a B2B lead generation firm serving technology companies, delivers more than 45,000 leads a month with a lead rejection rate of less than 1 percent over the past five years, according to the company. The industry standard for third-party lead generation programs runs between 15 and 20 percent.
By ZoomInfo · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Baron & Budd Announces Spring 2026 Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship Winners
The nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd selected Bailey Davis and Matthew Moran as the winners of the Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship. Each winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship paid directly to the financial aid accounts at their universities. Applicants were asked to submit a written or video essay about how cancer has impacted their lives.
By Baron & Budd, P.C. · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
UBS Declares Quarterly Coupon Payment on Exchange Traded Note: AMUB
UBS Investment Bank today announced the coupon payment for the ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B (NYSE Arca: “AMUB”), traded on the NYSE Arca.
By UBS · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Millî Reasürans Türk Anonim Şirketi
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B- (Fair) from C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bb-” (Fair) from “b” (Marginal) of Millî Reasürans Türk Anonim Şirketi (Milli Re) (Türkiye). The outlook of the FSR has been revised to positive from stable while the outlook of the Long-Term ICR is positive.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
California Pizza Kitchen Partners With T-ROC Global for National Expansion of Automated Retail Kiosks
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the iconic restaurant brand that revolutionized pizza with its California-inspired creativity, today announced a partnership with T-ROC Global, a leading provider of technology-enabled retail solutions, to dramatically expand access to CPK through a new generation of automated retail experiences.
By California Pizza Kitchen · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026
Grant Thornton Advisors announces that Grant Thornton Australia has joined its multinational platform
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC has announced that Grant Thornton Australia has completed a transaction to join its multinational platform of nearly 20 aligned firms across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
By Grant Thornton · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2026