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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ken Sharp will present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference at 3:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in New York City. The presentation will stream live on L3Harris.com, with a recording available following the event.

Trellix, the global leader in intelligence-led cyber resilience, today announced the appointments of David Pieterse as Chief Operating Officer - Go-To-Market (COO-GTM) and David Soto as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The appointments strengthen Trellix's leadership across go-to-market execution, strategic partnerships, and enterprise security.

Nevvon, the compliance and training infrastructure behind the home care and self-directed care workforce, today announced a strategic investment from BVP Forge, the private equity arm of Bessemer Venture Partners that focuses on growth-oriented, self-sustaining technology and B2B services businesses. Alongside the investment, Nevvon launched TrainOnce, a new solution powered by the platform’s network effects. As more caregivers and agencies join Nevvon, the platform allows completed compliance training to be used across agencies, respecting caregivers’ time and preserving agency resources.

Skimmer, the leading operating system for pool service and maintenance professionals, today announced the acquisitions of Pool Builder Geek and Poologics, two software platforms purpose-built for pool construction businesses.

Comcast’s Xfinity today announced that more than 1,200 new homes and businesses in Newfield now have access to multi-gigabit, symmetrical Internet from America’s smartest and most reliable, converged network. Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services into one simple, seamless solution – giving customers more speed, savings, and control over their connected lives. Newfield now joins more than 65 million homes and businesses nationwide with access to a network that fuels innovation, productivity, and everyday connection.

Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, is pleased to announce the Firm has ranked number three on the Atlanta Top Workplaces list by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for the eighth year. The recognition is based solely on team member feedback gathered through a confidential third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC.

Barings, one of the world's leading alternative investment managers, today announced that Brian Maute has joined the firm as Head of U.S. Wealth. In this newly created role, Maute will lead Barings' U.S. wealth distribution strategy across intermediary channels, including registered investment advisors, broker dealers, private banks, family offices and other wealth management platforms. He will report to Ilena Coyle, Head of North America Insurance and Intermediary Distribution.

Startup World Cup, the world’s number-one startup pitch competition, powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, today announced the return of its highly anticipated 2026 Startup World Cup Grand Finale, taking place November 4-6, 2026, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Over three days, more than 5,000 entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and innovators from around the world will gather as 200 regional champions from six continents compete for a $1 million investment prize.

Nacha announced that Flagright has become a Nacha Preferred Partner for ACH Compliance, Fraud Monitoring, and Risk and Fraud Prevention.

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

QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced that Jonathan M. Pratt has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. He brings to QIAGEN more than 25 years of international leadership experience across life sciences, laboratory technologies and healthcare.

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today announced the appointment of Brian Rohloff as president and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026. Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper, who announced his retirement after more than 27 years with Textron, including the past eight years leading Textron Aviation.

TWG Global, LLC, a leading holding company spanning financial services, AI and sports, today announced the appointment of David A. Markowitz as Chief Legal Officer. Based in New York, Mr. Markowitz will serve as a key adviser to TWG Global’s leadership team, drawing on his extensive legal and financial services experience to help support the firm’s strategic priorities and long-term growth.

Afya Limited, or “Afya” (Nasdaq: AFYA) announced today that discussions with Yduqs Participações S.A. (B3: YDUQ3) ("Yduqs") regarding a potential business combination involving the two companies are at an early stage, following the material fact disclosed by Yduqs on this date, pursuant to Article 157, Paragraph 4 of Brazilian Law No. 6,404/1976 and CVM Resolution No. 44/2021.

This fall, White Castle and Garage Beer are taking their collaboration to the next level, bringing the partnership into restaurants for the first time. This all new limited time menu brings the iconic flavors of these brands together in a way that will leave Cravers and Garage Beer fans wanting more beer cheese. The fun doesn’t end there, as co-branded merchandise rounds out the collaboration for fans who want to rep it, too.

Net Power Inc. (NYSE: NPWR) (“Net Power”) today announced two agreements advancing its power-first strategy prioritizing speed, reliability, and scale for large-load customers.

Micro-Precision Technologies, Inc. (“MPT”), a leading manufacturer of complex micro-electronics, is thrilled to announce it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 using a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO), with a perfect assessment score of 110/110.

TJC, L.P. (“TJC”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to make a strategic investment in 3dB Labs, Inc. (“3dB Labs”, “3dB” or the “Company”) in partnership with the 3dB founders and management team.

Member Driven Technologies (MDT), a CUSO that helps credit unions navigate complex financial technology ecosystems, today announced a partnership with OnTrac AI, an AI development and consulting firm, to extend MDT’s Transformational Consulting capabilities with deeper AI readiness, strategy and implementation expertise.

Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Vesta” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VTMX; BMV: VESTA), a fully integrated, internally managed real estate company that owns, manages, develops and leases industrial properties in Mexico, today announced that S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) has upgraded Vesta’s long-term issuer credit rating to ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, from ‘BBB-’, with positive outlook.

TowerBrook Capital Partners (“TowerBrook”) today announced a strategic partnership with Rael, one of the leading women’s wellness brands focused on holistic cycle care. Together, Rael and TowerBrook will seek to scale the brand across channels and deepen its global connection with consumers, accelerating Rael’s mission to deliver better-for-you solutions for women at every stage of life.

Trex Company (NYSE: TREX), the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, today announced the appointment of Brian J. Taylor as the company's first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Tangle Teezer, the award-winning haircare brand behind the category-defining Ultimate Detangler™ - with one sold every two seconds - today unveiled The Complete Carebrush™, its biggest major product tech innovation in nearly a decade. The Complete Carebrush™ has been in research and development for over five years as the brand refined its patent-pending innovation. The new multi-benefit brush is designed to smooth and detangle hair, enhance shine, and massage the scalp - all in one tool. Beginning Aug. 23, consumers can find the brush exclusively at Ulta Beauty stores and online at ulta.com.

Carterra®, a leading provider of high-throughput surface plasmon resonance (HT-SPR) platforms for antibody and small molecule drug discovery, today highlighted the role of Carterra HT-SPR in one of the largest published wet-lab validations of AI-designed proteins to date.

SiFive today, at an event coinciding with Hot Chips, will introduce the SiFive BigSky SF-2U870 datacenter development platform. In collaboration with hyperscaler customers and leading ecosystem partners, SiFive has delivered the world’s first enterprise-grade, rackable 2U RISC-V server. The platform will be demonstrated running a variety of server workloads at the event, and is built specifically for customers to accelerate RISC-V datacenter software porting, workload optimization, and system validation. This enables customers, partners and SiFive to accelerate the deployment of production-grade RISC-V solutions for the datacenter.

Performance footwear and apparel brand while on earth™ today debuts The CMC, its most explosive trainer yet, created in collaboration with co-founder and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. Designed for athletes who move with intention and finish with force, The CMC brings McCaffrey’s experience training to be one of the NFL’s best into a versatile performance shoe built for explosive training and dynamic workouts.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced enhancements to its Community Advance product, doubling the annual interest rate subsidy limit to $400,000 per member and increasing the discount available for eligible activity to 100 basis points. The updates give FHLBank Chicago members additional capacity to support affordable housing, small business lending, agricultural activity, and economic development across Illinois and Wisconsin.

Cognida today announced that it has acquired Automate, an enterprise AI platform for accounting and operational workflows, from Within (formerly Klarity). Financial terms were not disclosed.

Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. (“Avenzo”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation oncology therapies, today announced the appointment of Connie Wedel as its Chief Human Resources Officer, effective August 24, 2026. Ms. Wedel will serve as a member of Avenzo’s executive leadership team.

Guitar Center today announced Jonathan Fortson of Hamilton, Alabama as the Drum-Off 2026 Champion, marking the culmination of the legendary drumming competition’s first run in a decade. First launched in 1988, Drum-Off ran for 28 years and drew more than 100,000 participants, helping provide an early platform for drummers including Tony Royster Jr. (Jay-Z, Katy Perry), Cora Coleman-Dunham (Prince, Beyoncé), Thomas Pridgen (The Mars Volta), Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper) and Ilan Rubin (Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters).

Banana lovers, the moment has arrived. Banana is taking over at SONIC®, bringing a bunch of refreshing sips and frozen treats to the menu.

This summer, Papa Johns and Not Famous but Known® PopUp Bagels are uniting two brands with devoted followings and a shared commitment to craftsmanship for a special three-week, two-part schmear release nobody saw coming, but everyone will want to try. Beginning August 27 with an initial drop, followed by a second release on September 3, PopUp Bagels is turning Papa Johns most iconic flavor signatures, the famous pepperoncini and legendary Special Garlic Sauce, into limited-time schmears crafted for ripping, dipping, and repeating.

Lean Solutions Group, a global leader in AI-enabled business solutions and tech-enabled talent, today announced it is acquiring the assets of SupportZebra, a certified business process outsourcing company providing 24/7 customer experience, technical support, and back-office services to fast-growing companies in supply chain, automotive, ecommerce, SaaS, financial technology (fintech), healthcare, and related industries. The acquisition broadens Lean Solution Group’s total addressable market and strengthens its expert-in-the-loop service model—pairing highly skilled professionals with AI-enabled tools. This deal also significantly deepens the company’s footprint in the Philippines, one of the world’s premier hubs for technology and English-speaking talent, where SupportZebra has led its market for more than a decade.

The Television Academy today announced a strategic partnership with Parrot Analytics, the global leader in IP valuation and entertainment analytics. As the Academy’s official insights partner, Parrot Analytics will provide tailored audience intelligence, valuation and brand affinity research to support strategic planning for the Emmy® Awards and the Academy’s broader programming, outreach and membership initiatives.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD) common stock between February 10, 2025 and May 14, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Aardvark investors have until October 13, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

The Campbell’s Company today announced a renewed and expanded partnership with the National Football League (NFL), extending a relationship that began in 1997 when Campbell’s® became the League’s Official Soup Sponsor. Now entering its 29th year, the partnership is expanding for the first time into frozen meals – the next chapter in one of the NFL’s longest-running sponsorships.

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces Ocean Reserve, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club. This new oceanfront resort will be HGV’s fourth property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and its eighth property in the state. Positioned adjacent to Ocean 22, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Ocean Reserve will offer an elevated resort experience featuring thoughtfully designed accommodations, premium amenities and unparalleled access to one of the East Coast’s most popular beach destinations.

Global AI data security leader Forcepoint today announced that Vincent Merlin has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to CEO Ryan Windham, Merlin will lead global marketing across brand, demand generation, product marketing and analyst relations as Forcepoint defines the AI data security category, enabling enterprises to keep command of AI while putting their best intelligence to work.

Copia Scientific, a provider of laboratory automation, equipment, integration, and service solutions, today announced a new distribution agreement with HSE•AG, a Swiss developer and manufacturer of laboratory instrumentation.

The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) securities between April 28, 2023 and May 11, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until August 28, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Hub Group class action lawsuit. Captioned Lawler v. Hub Group, Inc., No. 26-cv-07596 (N.D. Ill.), the Hub Group class action lawsuit charges Hub Group as well as certain of Hub Group’s top current and former executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

United Energy Corporation (OTCID: UNRG) (“United,” “United Energy” or the “Company”) today announced management-prepared, unaudited operating results from its recently acquired Alkane operations for the three-month period from May through July 2026.

Emapta, a global outsourcing and workforce solutions company specializing in offshore AI-ready dedicated staffing and workforce transformation advisory services, today announced it has been named a finalist in the Best Workplace Culture category of the 2026 HR Icons Awards.

Mediacom Communications Corporation today announced the appointment of Catherine Commisso as Vice Chair & Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Administration. She will report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe B. Commisso.

Regions Bank on Monday announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses in Indiana following catastrophic flooding that started Aug. 11, 2026. Additionally, the Regions Foundation, a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank, announced a commitment of $25,000 in grant funding to support American Red Cross disaster relief efforts.

Casey's, the third‑largest convenience retailer and fifth‑largest pizza chain in the U.S., is teaming up with Dave Campbell's Texas Football to strengthen its connection to fans and communities throughout the state, where football traditions help bring neighbors together and fuel hometown pride.

AllPaid announced the launch of AllPaid Assistant on the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, advancing the company’s commitment to delivering a simpler, more intuitive consumer experience across government payments.

First American Home Warranty, a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation and one of the nation’s leading home warranty companies, today announced that Jason Gritters has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

FS, a global network infrastructure provider, recently announced the D7070 Series Integrated 800G Muxponder, extending its Data Center Interconnect (DCI) portfolio to span from 100G to 800G for data center, metro, and regional networks. “As AI and cloud workloads accelerate inter-site traffic growth, customers need DCI networks that can scale with demand while maximizing existing infrastructure,” said Bener Peng, Product R&D Manager at FS. “By introducing 800G capabilities, we provide agile, future-proof solution paths across diverse transmission rates and multivendor environments.”

Topsort, an AI-native commerce media infrastructure company powering marketplaces and retailers worldwide, today announced a partnership with 1stDibs, the leading online marketplace for extraordinary design, to support the next evolution of commerce media across its luxury ecommerce platform.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in four upcoming institutional investor conferences in September:

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) released a new workplace benefits study today showing that employees increasingly expect a more personalized approach to benefit offerings that help them meet life’s everyday challenges. The research suggests that employees’ benefits preferences vary significantly based on how they live and work — and change as their life does.

Barings, one of the world's leading alternative investment managers, announced today that it has provided a $72.6 million loan to a joint venture between Cross Ocean Partners and Lincoln Property Company to support the acquisition of 140 Kendrick Street, a Class A office campus in Needham, Massachusetts.

In the release dated August 19, 2026, the seventh key finding understated the number of North American facilities holding R2v3 Appendix G certification. Following S3's direct query of SERI's R2 Certified Facility Directory, the finding has been corrected to reflect the registry record, and a disclosure line has been added. Please also replace the graphic with the accompanying corrected graphic.

Vitamix®, the brand trusted for premium blending performance for more than 100 years, today announced the launch of Vitamix Nano™, a corded personal blender that delivers the power and durability Vitamix is known for in a compact, single‑serve format. Designed for health‑focused consumers navigating busy, independent routines, Nano makes it easy to create perfectly smooth personal‑size smoothies and frozen drinks with a streamlined single‑dial interface and a smaller countertop footprint that focuses on only the essential for everyday blending.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNY), the leading RNAi therapeutics company, today announced that it will present new clinical and real-world data across its transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR) and hypertension programs at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2026, taking place August 28-31, 2026, in Munich, Germany. These presentations add to the existing and growing body of evidence demonstrating strength in RNAi-powered transthyretin (TTR) silencing with AMVUTTRA® (vutrisiran) and underscore the potential of zilebesiran as an innovative treatment approach for hypertension, the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) worldwide.

H.B. Fuller Company (“H.B. Fuller” or “the Company”) (NYSE: FUL), the world’s largest pureplay adhesives company, today announced that, following a thorough review supported by independent financial and legal advisors, its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected Ancora’s unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire its Building Adhesives Solutions (“BAS”) business.

LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an operating update from Freedom Launchpad, its production, customer-qualification and training platform located at Select Water Solutions’ site in Howard County, Texas.

Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) (“Better” or the “Company”) today announced that the Special Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Special Committee”) provided an update on the Company’s leadership and operating progress.

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP has launched an urgent investigation into whether certain officers and directors of Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ: LYFT) failed to manage Lyft in an acceptable manner, breaching their fiduciary duties to Lyft, and whether Lyft and its shareholders have suffered damages as a result. Attorney Joseph A. Pettigrew is heading the investigation—what shareholders need to know:

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), the leader in rare disease diagnosis and improving health through the power of genomic data, today announced new data published in Genetics in Medicine, an official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), in collaboration with the clinical genetics team at Seattle Children’s. The study demonstrates that implementing first-tier rapid genome sequencing (rGS) broadly across inpatient pediatric care units improves diagnostic rates, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency within health systems.

West Marine, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, “West Marine” or the “Company”), the nation's leading omnichannel provider of marine aftermarket products, announced that it has successfully emerged from Chapter 11, marking the completion of its comprehensive financial restructuring and positioning West Marine to better serve its customers across every channel.

BPOC, one of the longest-tenured private investment firms focused exclusively on partnering with middle-market healthcare businesses, today announced strategic investments in Master Medical Equipment (“MME”) and ReNew Biomedical (“ReNew”), sister companies that partner to provide comprehensive capital equipment solutions, distribution and service to the pre-hospital and post-acute markets.

Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM) today announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Tempus ECG-PH (pulmonary hypertension), an AI-enabled software device that analyzes standard 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) for signs associated with pulmonary hypertension. Tempus ECG-PH is the third FDA-cleared device in Tempus’ growing cardiovascular portfolio, expanding the company’s suite of next-generation AI products aimed at identifying patients at risk for complex cardiac conditions.

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide, today announced Genius World, the company’s inaugural flagship event showcasing the full line of Genius™ solutions. Designed as a hands-on experience for merchants, operators and partners, Genius World will bring modern commerce to life, highlighting how a unified point-of-sale (POS) solution connects hardware, software and payments to simplify operations, enhance customer experiences and drive business growth.

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has completed its previously announced $720 million acquisition of the Ultra I&C Mission Solutions business (Ultra Mission Solutions), further strengthening its technology solutions for national security missions.

Corpay, Inc., (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments company, today announced that the Company will participate in the following investor conferences:

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP has launched an urgent investigation into whether certain officers and directors of Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) failed to manage Hims & Hers in an acceptable manner, breaching their fiduciary duties to Hims & Hers, and whether Hims & Hers and its shareholders have suffered damages as a result. Attorney Joseph A. Pettigrew is heading the investigation—what shareholders need to know:

Atwell announced today that Courtney Schmidt will be the company’s first Chief Transformation Officer. The new position will play a critical role in the organization’s continued growth, strengthening its ability to anticipate clients’ evolving needs and deliver meaningful, lasting impact. In this role, Schmidt will drive the execution of Atwell’s enterprise transformation agenda and value creation plan, along with other high-priority initiatives.

KBRA releases research examining how participation interest structures differ from traditional ABS structures, in which the special-purpose vehicle (SPV) holds direct legal title, as well as the incremental risks that can emerge under stress and the legal and structural protections that can mitigate those risks.

Revenue Management Solutions (RMS), a leading provider of healthcare remittance and revenue cycle automation solutions, announced enhancements to its proprietary technology platform. The updates improve how RMS extracts, interprets and routes information from complex healthcare documents, enabling greater accuracy, speed and scalability for healthcare providers and financial partners.

Skyloom Global, LLC, an IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) company specializing in the development of space-based optical technology for secure, high-performance communications, today announced that dozens of additional optical communication terminals (OCTs) have been successfully deployed on orbit. The OCTs were aboard York Space Systems satellites supporting the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).

Carissa Murray has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Assistant Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The San Diego, California-based consultant will work with employers across the Western Region to evaluate and implement workforce solutions that address organizational needs, mitigate risk, and support sustainable growth.

SOCRadar, a global leader in extended threat intelligence and cybersecurity, today announced a new reseller collaboration with GuidePoint Security, the leading cybersecurity solution provider that helps organizations make better decisions that minimize risk. The collaboration is designed to expand customer access to SOCRadar's award-winning Extended Threat Intelligence platform through GuidePoint’s extensive network of enterprise and public sector customers.

Following the successful debut of Martha Stewart’s first-ever kitchen electrics collection in April 2026 exclusively on Amazon, Stewart is expanding her collection to Kohl's stores nationwide and Kohls.com, allowing shoppers to experience the assortment of thoughtfully designed kitchen electrics in person.

ILTACON 2026--Litera, the Legal AI platform provider that best unifies the practice and business of law, announced breakthroughs in AI for the Business of Law, helping firms gain complete visibility of their experience data to better manage client relationships and uncover new growth opportunities. Firm AI Search is accessed through Lito, Litera's award-winning Legal AI agent, letting lawyers query their firm's matter, client, and expertise data directly in the tools they already use. Litera also announced new growth intelligence capabilities that surface proactive business development signals with monetary value directly inside Foundation 365.