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Sonos today announced a partnership with Škoda, serving as the audio partner for the brand’s new flagship electric vehicle, Škoda Peaq. As part of the collaboration, Sonos has architected the in-cabin listening experience from the ground up, shaping how music, voice, and entertainment are experienced throughout the vehicle.

Hallmark Health Care Solutions (Hallmark) today unveiled healthcare’s first Workforce Operating System, a new, AI-enabled platform that helps health systems and physician groups to manage their largest expense and greatest asset: their workforce. This missing layer in the healthcare tech stack is built on Hallmark’s years of experience helping health systems and large medical groups nationwide through a unique combination of technology, data, and workforce expertise.

Penguin Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENG), the AI Factory Platform Company, today announced it has become an NVIDIA AI Factory Specialized Partner, joining a select group of NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) solution providers. Penguin achieved this invitation-only NVIDIA AI Factory specialization by completing NVIDIA’s comprehensive training, maintaining the relevant competencies, meeting solution requirements, and bringing proven experience in designing, building, deploying, and operating full-stack, NVIDIA-based AI factory infrastructure for enterprise and hyperscale customers.

Andersen Global strengthens its footprint in Southeast Asia as VDB Loi in Indonesia rebrands to Andersen in Indonesia, becoming the newest member firm to join the organization.

Housing affordability is the single most important issue for the vast majority of Americans.

True, the premier global executive talent platform powered by data, AI, and deep sector expertise, announced the appointment of Chicago-based industry veteran Jeremy Zeman as Managing Director and Head of the newly launched Consumer and Commercial Banking Practice. The launch marks a significant expansion of True's financial services capabilities, one the firm has been building toward for years, and brings a dedicated practice to serve the full breadth of banking clients, from money-center institutions to regional banks and consumer finance companies.

Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced that its full suite of workforce benefits products — including group life and AD&D, group disability, and group supplemental health — is now integrated into PlanSource, a leading benefits administration technology and services company. This partnership gives employers already managing benefits through PlanSource a direct path to Symetra's products — making it simpler for HR teams to offer them and for employees to enroll.

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use, transit-oriented properties and large-scale infrastructure developments in the Washington, D.C. region, today announced that it has been ranked #1 on the Washington Business Journal's Most Active Commercial Real Estate Developers list and #2 on the publication's Largest Commercial Real Estate Developers list.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. (James Hardie), a North American leader in home building products, is proud to be named a 2026 National Preferred Partner of David Weekley Homes, one of the nation's largest privately held home builders. The award recognizes field and manufacturing suppliers who have consistently operated at world-class levels. This year's recognition marks the 19th time James Hardie has earned the honor and underscores the company's long-standing commitment to superior product quality and customer service.

Build Group announced today that it has been recognized as one of the San Francisco Business Times’ 2026 Best Places to Work, an honor based directly on employee feedback and workplace engagement survey results.

Airship, the mobile-first customer experience company, today announced the appointment of Laura Zwahlen as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Zwahlen will oversee all global revenue-generating activities, driving the alignment, execution, and strategy across Airship’s sales, account management, and customer success teams to accelerate the company’s market leadership and customer impact. She will report directly to CEO Brett Caine.

DaysToHappy today announced the launch of HealthScan, an AI-powered platform that uses a smartphone or tablet camera to scan an individual’s face and instantly measures key health indicators (blood pressure, heart rate, stress level) then delivers personalized health journeys based on the results.

3Degrees, a leading global climate solutions provider and Certified B Corporation, today announced the launch of 3Degrees Meridian, a centralized platform designed to help organizations track progress toward carbon-free electricity goals and optimize their energy attribute certificate (EAC) portfolio positions across both internal operations and their global supply chains.

Mowery & Schoenfeld, a top 150 advisory, consulting, and accounting firm, is celebrating 30 years of service as founder Jeffery Mowery has emerged as a leading voice in the growing push for independence across the profession.

INRIX, a global leader in transportation data and analytics, today announced the launch of its 2026 FIFA World Cup Data Hub, providing transportation agencies, event organizers, media, and travelers with a comprehensive, real-time view of how the world’s largest sporting event is moving millions of people.

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples de Puerto Rico (CSM) (San Juan, PR). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive.

Westinghouse Electric Company announced today its intention to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) on the American Nuclear Supply Chain Loans. The program will enable investment in nuclear supply chains and accelerate deployment of new nuclear generation at scale in the United States.

IQM Quantum Computers, the global leader in superconducting quantum computers, today announced a significant achievement in quantum error correction, using directional tile codes, marking a major step toward practical, large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Choice Home Warranty, one of the most widely recognized home warranty providers in the United States, is entering its next phase of growth under new operational leadership. Rely Home, Inc., the company behind the Choice Home Warranty brand, has named Mandy Dowson as its Chief Operating Officer, a move aimed at strengthening customer experience and accelerating expansion across its portfolio of home protection brands.

Kerecis, the company pioneering the use of sustainably sourced fish‑skin grafts in cellular therapy and tissue regeneration, today announced a significant expansion in U.S. insurance coverage, adding more than 40 million covered lives through recent policy updates across multiple large national and regional insurers, as well as state Medicaid programs.

Gateway International Rail Park today announced the formation of the Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway (LGIR), a logistics platform designed to strengthen cross-border freight capacity in the Laredo market. Approval from the Surface Transportation Board (STB) completed a 15-month process to establish a new ~2.6 mile railway that will support key commodity movements and connect shippers to transloading, distribution and comprehensive rail infrastructure in a strategic location. The STB authorization gives LGIR common carrier obligations, requiring the railroad to provide public access to the broader North American rail system.

Payouts Network™, a real-time business-to-consumer payments company, today announced that Jamison Jaworski has joined the company as chief revenue officer. Jaworski brings more than 25 years of experience across payments, prepaid, retail financial services and enterprise partnerships, with a track record of opening new markets, building high-value client relationships and scaling revenue for recognized industry leaders.

Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), an MSR-focused REIT, today announced an adjournment of its Special Meeting of Stockholders to provide additional time to solicit additional proxies in favor of TWO’s acquisition by CrossCountry Intermediate Holdco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and an affiliate of CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC (“CCM”). Stockholders who have not yet voted or submitted proxies are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, has released the 2026 Compensation and Career Path Report examining career trends in the science of food including compensation, job satisfaction, and workplace challenges. This free resource is an invaluable tool for veteran and novice science of food professionals, HR managers in food and beverage organizations, as well as food science academia and students.

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Kuwait Islamic Takaful Insurance Company K.S.C. (closed) (KIC Takaful) (Kuwait). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Americans are growing more cautious about investing as concerns about a potential recession and ongoing market volatility rise, according to the Q2 2026 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life).

Klick Health made history at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity last night by earning the titles of “Healthcare Agency of the Year” and “Healthcare Network of the Year.”

The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Fletcher Jones Automotive Group (“Fletcher Jones”) on the sale of Fletcher Jones Motorcars (Mercedes-Benz) of Fremont, Audi Fremont and Porsche Fremont in Fremont, Calif., and their related real estate, to AutoNation Inc. (“AutoNation”) (“NYSE: AN”). The transaction closed June 22.

Cameco Corporation (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) welcomes today’s announcement by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) regarding its conditional commitment for the American Nuclear Supply Chain Loans to reenergize the large-scale nuclear reactor supply chain, drive down costs and accelerate the deployment of AP1000 reactors in the US and globally. The DOE’s conditional commitment for a loan package of up to US$17.5 billion is expected to provide the majority of the financing for Westinghouse Electric Company (Westinghouse) to purchase the long-lead time items for up to 10 AP1000 nuclear reactors in the United States.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Angel, a media and technology company successfully pioneering a first-of-its-kind audience-driven studio model, and Wonder Project, an independent studio, distribution platform and trusted brand, today announced a strategic partnership with the U.S. Department of State to screen the upcoming film Young Washington at U.S. embassies around the world, as part of a new global screening initiative.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT Services, today announced that Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services, has been named Technology Leader of the Year in the 2026 FTF News Technology Innovation Awards. The recognition marks the second major industry honor for Paul in less than a year, following his receipt of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 MSP 501 Gala Dinner hosted by Channel Futures — one of the highest honors in the managed services industry.

GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (“GM Financial” or the “Company”) will release its second quarter 2026 operating results on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Today, TrueMark Investments (“TrueMark”) announces plans to transfer the listings of the TrueShares Technology, AI & Deep Learning ETF (LRNZ) and the TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ETF (RNWZ), two exchanged-traded funds (“ETFs”), managed by TrueMark from the NYSE Arca to Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

Most Americans don’t know how to evaluate the structural condition of the most expensive thing they own – and a growing number are finding out the hard way. Groundworks’ own field data shows foundation repair demand has surged more than 20% in just the first five months of 2026. Yet a new national survey commissioned by Groundworks finds that 86% of homeowners believe their home is structurally sound and 82% feel in full control of its long-term safety. More than a third can't verify either of those things — and most haven't tried.

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting today announced the release of its latest Future Ready Accountant chapter, Advisory-first engagement: From compliance to strategic partnership, providing new insights into how firms are accelerating the shift toward advisory-led business models and unlocking new revenue opportunities. The chapter expands on the company’s flagship Future Ready Accountant research, offering a focused look at how leading firms are embedding advisory services into client engagements, operationalizing delivery, and demonstrating measurable business impact.

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced the release of StorageGRID 12.1, designed to help customers scale AI and other modern workloads with a federated global namespace. The new capabilities improve how data is accessed, processed, and managed across distributed environments to support AI data pipelines, data lakes, and modern object-based applications.

MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released the 2025 Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Compensation and Utilization Report, which includes data from more than 100 provider organizations.

Superhuman, the productivity platform bringing AI to wherever people work, announced today that it has agreed to acquire GPTZero, a leading AI content detector with a comprehensive authenticity suite spanning AI and hallucination detection, plagiarism checking, AI Vision, and more. Soon, customers will have access to GPTZero in Superhuman Go, the AI assistant that works in 1 million apps and websites. Superhuman has been building the authenticity category for years — tools that verify the origin and integrity of content — and this acquisition will accelerate its reach.

Private markets are entering a new phase of growth, as strong investor demand and broader access for individual investors reshape how capital is raised, structured and delivered, according to new research from State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT).

GigaDevice, a leading semiconductor company specializing in Flash memory, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), sensors, and analog products, has officially entered a strategic partnership with Qt Group, a global leader in software design, development, and quality assurance solutions. Leveraging the GD32H7 high-performance MCU series, the two companies will collaborate to optimize and enhance embedded GUI solutions, enabling developers to create more intuitive, visually rich, and responsive user experiences. This collaboration further expands GigaDevice’s ecosystem strategy in advanced human-machine interface (HMI) and establishes a solid foundation for future innovation across smart industry solutions, energy storage systems, smart home devices, and consumer electronics.

It wasn't a hurricane. It never reached Category 1. It barely held together long enough to keep its name.

Tavant, a leading Platform-Powered AI Transformation Specialist, today introduced Tavant Platform™, a next-generation platform for agentic software engineering, data modernization, and enterprise AI automation. As coding agents reshape how software is built, the Platform lets enterprises build automation solutions far faster, reduce the cost of running and maintaining them, and minimize lock-in. The Tavant Platform brings together three layers: a comprehensive set of agentic engineering tools built on top of coding agents from the leading AI labs, an optional runtime foundation, and deep domain and automation capabilities—components, models, agents, and specifications. Tavant’s expanding set of enterprise automation products, beginning with Mortgage Lending and the Equipment Aftermarket, is also now available on the Tavant Platform.

Rising costs, persistent economic uncertainty and growing concerns about financial resilience are causing Americans to shift from pursuing financial goals to protecting what they have, according to findings from Securian Financial’s third annual lending environment study.

Verint® announced a new capability at Engage 2026 that helps organizations scale CX Automation: Verint Agent Factory. This new AI orchestration environment gives enterprises the ability to build, configure and manage the hybrid workforce of human and AI agents.

Enterprises are increasingly investing in AI-powered analytics, digital twins and intelligent orchestration to strengthen supply chain resilience and improve decision-making amid ongoing global disruptions, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

Sincere Foundation (www.sincere.com) today announced that it has awarded $200,000 in new grants to 17 Massachusetts organizations that address the basic needs of a community – food security, housing stability, and safe spaces. Since its inception in 2023, Sincere Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to nonprofits that seek to break cycles of poverty and social isolation. This latest round of funding includes 7 first-time grant recipients and 10 returning nonprofit partners, which reflects the Foundation’s commitment to both expand its reach and invest in programs with demonstrated impact.

Cat Tales Davis Feline Health Center is proud to announce that founder Julie Cole, DVM, DACT, PhD, has been selected as the prestigious 2026 dvm360® Veterinary Hero® in the Feline Medicine category. Chosen by an elite committee of her veterinary peers from a highly accomplished pool of national candidates, the award recognizes Dr. Cole’s outstanding contributions to feline healthcare.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has received a grant of up to $17.25 million through the Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) Innovative Medicine and Precision Approaches to Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Network, supporting the hospital’s role in an international network focused on autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions in children.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) invites investors and the general public to view and listen to a webcast of a conference call with investment analysts at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The purpose of the call is to provide an update on Pfizer’s results, as reflected in the company’s Second Quarter 2026 Performance Report, to be issued that morning.

Mangrove Equity Partners, LP (“Mangrove”), a leading lower middle-market private equity firm based in Tampa, Florida, is pleased to announce the launch of Peak Pavement Group (“Peak Pavement”), a newly branded platform company dedicated to the pavement maintenance industry. Alongside the launch, Peak Pavement is welcoming two outstanding founder-led businesses to the platform: HD Sealcoating & Paving Solutions, LLC (“HD Sealcoating”) of Southeast Michigan, and Maintain It All, LLC of Southeast Pennsylvania.

Akumin Inc. (“Akumin” or the “Company”), a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and oncology solutions, has announced the formation of Mobile Healthcare Innovations (MHI), a joint venture partnership with Wisconsin based manufacturer CGS Premier, to engineer, assemble and deploy Akumin AXIS® relocatable clinics to meet growing U.S. demand.

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and the Science & Technology Advancement Center (STAC) have teamed up to provide science educators with high-quality professional learning focused on artificial intelligence (AI). Their new workshop, Sensemaking in the Age of AI: Empowering Critical Thinkers in Science Classrooms, will help educators build AI literacy, explore the implications of AI for teaching and learning, and develop strategies to support student sensemaking and critical thinking.

Comcast Business, one of the fastest growing and most-awarded enterprise providers, today announced a series of industry recognitions that reinforce its leadership in enterprise networking, including the #1 ranking in U.S. Carrier Managed SD-WAN Services for the second consecutive year, according to Vertical Systems Group, and earning leadership recognition across SD-WAN, SASE, and managed network services. The recognitions come as enterprises increasingly seek integrated networking, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled operations from a single strategic provider.

TEOCO Corporation, a leader in communications analytics, cost management, routing and planning solutions, today announced that it has selected Strategy Inc.’s cloud-native platform, Strategy One, for its SmartCOGS BillTrak Analysis Module (BAM). This collaboration enables TEOCO’s customers to streamline analysis and decision-making across the company’s flagship cost management solutions by leveraging Strategy One’s flexible self-service reporting and AI-powered capabilities.

Otonal Inc., a Tokyo-based digital audio advertising and podcast technology company, has officially launched a specialized audio localization service designed to help global brands and media companies adapt their English-language podcasts and audio advertisements for the Japanese market.

Musicow U.S. launches tokenized offering under Regulation Crowdfunding through OpenDeal Portal LLC dba Republic. Each Royalty Share represents a pro rata beneficial interest in the royalty stream attributable to the master recording "Something Special," the cross-market single by Khalid and Ahn Hyo-seop. Royalty Shares are offered at $50.00 each and the offering closes on July 9, 2026. Learn more here: republic.com/musicow.

HighRes® today announced a strategic collaboration to enable robotic capabilities on Waters Biosciences, formerly BD Biosciences, flow cytometers to automate key experimental steps and streamline research workflows, from basic research to drug discovery.

BDO Government Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BDO USA and a leading provider of disaster recovery and program management services, has earned national recognition in Engineering News‑Record’s (ENR) 2026 Top Rankings, building on the integration of HORNE LLP’s government services practice in 2025.

Axis Communications today announced its ongoing collaboration with the University of California San Diego's ALERTCalifornia – a statewide program helping advance wildfire detection and emergency response through AI, real-time intelligence, and a network of more than 1,200 cameras. Combining AI, advanced sensors, and camera technology, ALERTCalifornia’s tools help emergency managers identify emerging wildfire activity and provides public safety agencies with timely information to assess conditions and respond more effectively. As agencies seek greater visibility into wildfire-prone and remote areas, the program continues to expand coverage throughout California. In 2025, ALERTCalifornia supported response efforts for approximately 3,600 wildfire incidents, demonstrating the value of timely awareness in emergency situations.

Merck, through the company’s Merck for Mothers initiative, and Mae are collaborating on a multi-state effort to expand and sustain the community-based doula workforce, with a goal of advancing maternal health equity and access for those experiencing the most disparate outcomes.

BluePenguin Payments, the disruptive B2B payments company replacing outdated checks, ACH, and costly wire transfers with secure, rebate-enhanced virtual cards, was named runner-up in the prestigious annual Georgia Fast 40 Awards by the Atlanta Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).

The demands on mid-sized agriculture operations are growing more complex than most legacy technology can keep up with. Today's farms and agribusinesses manage multiple entities, track inventory across wide geographic areas, and navigate strict regulatory requirements, all while trying to make fast decisions with data scattered across systems that don't talk to each other.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, today announced that BlueBird satellites 11, 12, and 13 are targeted to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida in the first half of August.

HepQuant announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the premarket approval (PMA) for the HepQuant SHUNT® Liver Diagnostic Test. The test generates a Disease Severity Index (DSI) score which aids in identifying patients unlikely to require esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) at the time of testing. A DSI score below the clinically validated threshold of 18.3 can be used in patients with compensated cirrhosis (Child Pugh Class A), age 22 years or older, undergoing screening or surveillance for esophageal varices to identify those patients unlikely to have large esophageal varices.

Now that summer has officially arrived, Blake’s Hard Cider is inviting fans to dive into the season and "find their shore" with an exclusive preview only available in Michigan.

Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE: TPL) (“TPL”) today announced an agreement with Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) ( “Chevron”) to provide land and brackish water resources for Chevron’s recently announced development known as Project Kilby, involving a large-scale power generation facility Chevron is developing to support a customer data center in Reeves County, Texas.

Fortreum today announced that Kovr.AI, the AI-native cyber compliance automation platform for highly regulated industries now part of Fortreum, has been issued U.S. Patent No. 12,561,449 (B1) for its approach to AI-driven compliance mapping across regulatory standards.

Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® for the 12th consecutive year, ranking 47 out of 100 companies nationwide.

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading global science and technology company, today announced a strategic research-stage collaboration with Saturnus Bio, a Versant Ventures-founded biotech, aimed at establishing a foundational portfolio in the promising field of rare genetic cardiomyopathies. This partnership aligns with the company’s commitment to address significant unmet medical needs in rare populations through targeted treatments.

Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today announced the winners of its 2026 Connected Operations Awards, recognizing the remarkable achievements of its customers in safety, efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. The annual awards program honors organizations and individuals across North America and EMEA who demonstrate the clear benefits of AI-powered operations.

Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) will announce second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 after the market closes. Management will host a conference call for analysts and investors at 3:30 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to review the results.

Cynosure Lutronic's XERF™, the world’s first multifrequency monopolar RF device for non-invasive structural skin tightening, has surpassed 2,000+ installed units worldwide less than two years after launching in Korea in May 2024 and in North America in June 2025.

Loft Orbital (“Loft”), a global space infrastructure company, today announced an agreement with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to host and fly demonstrations of JPL artificial intelligence (AI) software on Loft's AI-enabled space infrastructure. The demonstrations, part of the Federated Autonomous MEasurement (FAME) project funded by NASA's Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO), will advance on-orbit AI capabilities for Earth science remote sensing and autonomous ground processing.

Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP) (“Simulations Plus” or the “Company”), a global leader in model-informed and AI-accelerated drug development that helps advance biopharma innovation, today announced it is building the agentic layer of Composer, its AI-native platform for model-informed drug development, using the NVIDIA BioNeMo Agent Toolkit.

Qualinx, the European semiconductor company redefining ultra-low-power connectivity at the connected edge, today announced the completion of full Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) support on its QLX3Gx Series ultra-low-power GNSS receiver. Developed with the support of EUSPA, the EU Agency for the Space Programme, the integration makes the QLX3Gx the first GNSS receiver purpose-built for ultra-low-power markets to deliver hardware-native OSNMA support as a standard feature across the entire product family. The QLX3Gx chip is currently available for sampling, with mass production planned for the second half of 2026.