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KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 13 classes of mortgage-backed notes from OBX 2026-NQM14 Trust, a $934.5 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 1,654 residential mortgages, with fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) making up 91.9% and 8.1% of the pool, respectively. A majority of the loans are either classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM; 38.9%) or exempt (45.6%) 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.

COPT Defense Properties (NYSE: CDP) (“COPT Defense” or the “Company”) provided an update on vacancy leasing, investment leasing, and capital commitments to new investments, in advance of the Company’s participation in the following conferences:

UDR, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: UDR), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust, announced today that the Company will participate in the Evercore ISI Real Estate Conference on September 10 and the Bank of America Securities 2026 Global Real Estate Conference on September 15-16, 2026.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI), a global leader in mission-critical safety and security solutions, today announced that Mahesh Saptharishi, Executive Vice President and CTO, will participate at the upcoming Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 09:00 a.m. CT.

The Board of Directors of Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE: NLY) (“Annaly” or the “Company”) declared the third quarter 2026 common stock cash dividend of $0.75 per common share. This dividend is payable October 30, 2026, to common shareholders of record on September 30, 2026. The ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026.

Five9, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIVN) (“Five9” or the “Company”) today announced that on September 8, 2026, the Company granted restricted stock unit awards (“RSUs”) covering an aggregate of 104,011 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Shares”) to two non-executive officer employees (collectively, the “Inducement Awards”). The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of the Inducement Awards, which were each offered as a material inducement to each of the employees entering into employment with the Company, effective as of August 24, 2026. The Inducement Awards were granted under the Five9, Inc. 2026 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. 1/3 of the RSUs will vest on September 3, 2027, and 1/12 of the RSUs will vest quarterly thereafter, so that the RSUs are fully vested on September 3, 2029, subject to the employee’s continuous service through the applicable vesting date.

Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBYI), a biopharmaceutical company, announced that Alan H. Auerbach, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder, will provide an overview of Puma at 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday, September 14, at the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference. The conference will be held September 14-16, 2026 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) today announced that its board of directors has approved a $2 billion increase to the share repurchase program, raising the total authorization since July 2011 to $20 billion, with no expiration date for the program. Under the company’s previously authorized $18 billion share repurchase program, approximately $0.6 billion in repurchase authority remained at the end of the second quarter of 2026. The company may continue to repurchase shares from time to time in the open market or in other privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions.

The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Adviser”), previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 15, 2026:

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) reported today financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended August 1, 2026.

Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) today announced it will release its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 financials on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, before the market opens.

Cyclic Materials announced today the opening of its first commercial-scale rare earth magnet recycling facility in Mesa, Arizona, marking a major milestone in building domestic supply of rare earths and critical minerals. With an annual processing capacity of up to 25,000 metric tons of magnet-bearing end-of-life products, the facility produces Cyclic’s rare earth magnet material, Mag-Xtract™, and critical minerals such as copper and aluminum, and steel.

Navan (NASDAQ: NAVN), the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, today announced it has acquired BoomPop, an AI-powered platform for meetings and events that has been recognized by Inc. as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE: FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties (“FCPT” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Cooper's Hawk restaurant property for $9.1 million. The property is located in a strong retail corridor in Michigan and is corporate-operated under a long-term, triple net lease with ten years of term remaining. The transaction was priced at a 6.6% cap rate on rent as of the closing date and exclusive of transaction costs.

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) (the “Company”) announces the creation of a new business, Watersound Weddings & Events, offering a centralized resource for weddings and special events across the expansive St. Joe hospitality portfolio and further supporting the Company’s complementary strategy of creating asset-light businesses. Watersound Weddings & Events will bring together a dedicated team to assist customers in planning events across a collection of venues throughout Bay and Walton counties. The new business will provide customers with a single point of connection to explore venues, accommodations and related resources across the Company’s hospitality portfolio.

Navan, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAVN), the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2026.

Electromed, Inc. (“Electromed”) (NYSE American: ELMD), a leader in innovative airway clearance technologies, today announced their attendance at the HC Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference being held September 14-16, 2026, in New York. Jim Cunniff, Electromed’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at 3:30 ET on Monday, September 14, 2026. Management will also host one-on-one meetings with investors.

Culp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CULP), a leading provider of fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential, commercial, and hospitality furniture and other applications, today reported financial and operating results for its first fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2026.

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD), a global leader in commercial foodservice solutions, today announced that it will discontinue its Middleby Brewing & Distilling Solutions Group business (“Brewing Group”), which includes its Deutsche Beverage + Process, Ss Brewtech and Wild Goose Filling brands, with the wind-down expected to be substantially complete by the end of this year.

Gloo Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: GLOO), a leading technology platform for the faith and flourishing ecosystem, today announced financial results for the quarter ended July 31, 2026. The company also gave third quarter revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance and raised fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance to $200 million.

Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) (“Argan” or the “Company”) today announces that its Board of Directors declared a 40% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.50 to $0.70 per common share. The dividend will be payable on October 30, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 22, 2026.

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SUNB; LSE: SUNB) (“the Company”), a leader in the equipment rental industry, announced it will attend the 14th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference in Dana Point, California, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. During the event, Brendan Horgan, chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat discussion.

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE: FBIN or “Fortune Brands” or the “Company”), an industry-leading home, security and digital products company, today announced that Peter G. Clifford was appointed by its Board of Directors to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 21, 2026.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026.

Today, Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT) (the “Company” or “EPRT”) announced several executive officer appointments and promotions.

The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 15, 2026:

Prothena Corporation plc (NASDAQ:PRTA), a late-stage clinical biotechnology company with a robust pipeline of investigational therapeutics built on protein dysregulation expertise, today announced that members of its senior management team will participate in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET in New York, NY.

Limoneira Company (the “Company” or “Limoneira”) (Nasdaq: LMNR), a diversified lemon and avocado growing and lemon packing company with related agribusiness activities and real estate development operations, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2026.

Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE: SKIL) (“Skillsoft”, “we”, “us”, “our” or the "Company"), a leading AI-native skills management platform, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 (the three months ended July 31, 2026), and provided financial outlook for the full fiscal 2027 year. Skillsoft previously had two operating and reportable segments: Talent Development Solutions (“TDS”) and Global Knowledge (“GK”). On April 30, 2026, we determined that the business of our GK segment met the criteria to be classified as held for sale and as discontinued operations. As a result, Skillsoft operates as a single operating and reportable segment as of such date. Accordingly, the historical results of our former GK segment are presented as discontinued operations and, as such, have been excluded from continuing operations and segment results for all periods presented herein. Therefore, except for free cash flow(1), which includes both continuing and discontinued operations (through the sale of the GK disposal group on July 6, 2026), all financial measures discussed below relate only to continuing operations.

InvenTrust Properties Corp. (“InvenTrust,” “IVT” or the “Company”) (NYSE: IVT) today announced that DJ Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer; Christy David, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary; and Dave Heimberger, Chief Investment Officer, will participate in an open roundtable discussion at the BofA Securities 2026 Global Real Estate Conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 11:05 a.m. Eastern Time.

Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM) today announced that it has been selected by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to receive an award of up to $9.5 million to build the first autonomous clinical AI agent capable of providing safe and effective care to patients suffering from heart failure. Funding provided through ARPA-H’s ADVOCATE (Agentic AI-EnableD CardioVascular CAre TransfOrmation) program will support the development of the product and the clinical validation of the AI system in a multi-center prospective study.

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: “RBC”), a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, aerospace and defense industries, today announced management will participate in three upcoming investor conferences, including:

MANSCAPED®, the global men's grooming company and lifestyle consumer brand, today unveiled The Lawn Mower®Ultra Gen 6, the most sophisticated evolution of its flagship grooming tool. Combining premium design with high-performance engineering, the next-generation trimmer delivers an elevated personal care experience built for precision, comfort, and confidence.

Big Joe Forklifts, a leading North American provider of integrated lithium-ion forklifts, warehouse equipment and autonomous material handling solutions, today announced the appointment of Kelly Stewart as Vice President of Human Resources. In her new role, Stewart will lead Big Joe’s human resources strategy, supporting the company’s continued growth while strengthening its focus on its people, culture and organizational development.

Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced that the company and its research collaborators will present 20 abstracts—including one mini oral presentation—showcasing advances in methylation-based tumor classification and liquid biopsy technology across lung cancer subtypes at the 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC). The conference is hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) and will take place September 12–15, 2026, in Seoul, South Korea.

Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the viral-hit active play system that gets families moving together, today launched Dude Perfect Trickshot Challenge™, an all-new motion-controlled game created in collaboration with Dude Perfect, the leading creator-led entertainment company behind some of the internet’s most iconic trick shots. Designed exclusively for Nex Playground, the game brings the Dudes’ signature mix of sports, competition, and over-the-top challenges into the living room, putting players at the center of the action as they aim, toss, and compete their way through increasingly difficult trick shots.

STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced the appointment of David Bailey as Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Bailey will join STAAR's executive committee and report to Warren Foust, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance provider in the United States, today released a report analyzing FEMA’s public policy-level data on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) pricing five years after the launch of Risk Rating 2.0. The report, “The $2.6 Billion That Remains: NFIP Subsidization Five Years into Risk Rating 2.0,” quantifies how much below-full-risk pricing remains, where it sits, who holds it, and when it ends.

The LEAF Community, an open, vendor-neutral standard for physical access control credential interoperability, today launched its End User Committee. This new body helps large enterprises advance their security protocols with zero friction, giving them a structured voice in shaping the standard’s direction.

AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a” (Excellent) of Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company and Western Agricultural Insurance Company, both domiciled in West Des Moines, IA, and collectively known as Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Group.

BioLab Holdings, Inc., a Phoenix-based medical technology company focused on tissue restoration, announced the addition of Membrane Wrap™ Amniotic Hydro, a new hydrated-amnion membrane, to its growing portfolio of placental membrane products.

Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC) today announced it has been named one of Business Insurance's Best Places to Work in Insurance, an annual recognition honoring organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures, high levels of employee engagement, and environments where employees can thrive while driving business success. ISC is owned by Onex Partners.

Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for over 40 years, today introduced its new Titan SmartShield Pro collection, designed to protect and enhance the experience of the new iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The collection includes three distinct screen protectors – clear, Blue-to-Red and Bright Privacy – each combining advanced Nano-Titan Technology with premium anti-reflective properties, exceptional scratch resistance and up to 9 feet of impact protection.*

Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) announced today that it has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2026, marking its third consecutive year earning the distinction.

At the International Space Summit in Paris, France, the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, joined the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, on stage to announce that the European Space Agency (ESA), on behalf of Greece, has signed an agreement with Vast for the Vast-PAM-1 mission to the International Space Station in partnership with NASA. The mission is expected to be Greece’s first crewed mission to space, sending the first Greek citizen to orbit.

Loft Orbital, a global space infrastructure company, and Marlan Space, a UAE-based investor and subsidiary of IHC, today announced a $1 billion program to build the world's largest artificial intelligence satellite infrastructure. The plan was announced at the International Space Summit in Paris by Marlan Space and Loft Orbital, by French President Emmanuel Macron. This funds the jump from a proven ten-satellite demonstration to a fifty-satellite fleet.

KnightHawk Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce the formation of Quarium 7 LLC, a new clean-energy technology company established to commercialize the Quarium 7™ advanced reaction platform.

Westwin Elements, America’s only Class 1 nickel refinery, today announced that its Founder and CEO, KaLeigh Long, will speak at Critical Minerals Expo North America, October 28–29, 2026, at the Cobb Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Apple® today introduced iPhone® Duo, the first foldable iPhone. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with a 7.6-inch inner display that provides a large canvas for viewing content, gaming, and multitasking, and a special nano-texture finish that minimizes glare for an unparalleled viewing experience. Closed, the 5.4-inch outer display delivers 90 percent of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro in a compact, pocketable design.1 Both displays share the same aspect ratio, so content scales proportionally, ensuring visual continuity. iPhone Duo is built to last with an innovative hardware design and a precision hinge that offers a smooth, satisfying feel with every use. Powered by the new A20 Pro, iPhone Duo features an advanced thermal management system with a custom-designed vapor chamber and a dual-battery architecture, delivering pro performance and impressive all-day battery life. The advanced camera system takes stunning photos and videos, with the folding design unlocking fun new ways to use the camera that aren’t possible on any other iPhone. iOS 27 is reimagined, remaining familiar and intuitive while adapting to the versatile ways users can interact with iPhone Duo. And with Apple Intelligence™2 and Siri® AI,3 iPhone Duo brings powerful AI capabilities together with a user’s personal context.

Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), a leading provider of protective packaging products and services across North America and an Altamont Capital Partners portfolio company, announced it has acquired DFW Crating & Packaging, a Dallas-Fort Worth-based provider of custom crating and protective packaging solutions.

Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, will release financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 7:00 AM EDT.

Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP), the security technology company building the nation’s first Autonomous Security Force, today published “Competitive Comparison,” the second field brief in its series, ahead of the Force’s live debut at GSX 2026, the Global Security Exchange, Booth #3905, September 14-16, 2026, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The Field Brief makes the case that security sold in pieces is broken by design and shows what buyers actually get, and who actually answers, before the contract is signed.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announce a new, long-term strategic loyalty collaboration that will bring together two leading premium travel brands with a shared vision to shape the future of loyalty by creating a connected, personalized and rewarding experience for World of Hyatt and Delta SkyMiles members.

CIS, a national leader in community-based water infrastructure solutions, announced a planned leadership transition to support the company’s continued growth and evolution. Sanjiv K. Sinha, P.E., Ph.D., will transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer to Senior Advisor effective September 11, 2026, as CIS begins a search for its next CEO.

As more states weigh whether to legalize online casino gaming, iDEA Growth will convene legislators from three states actively considering iGaming expansion for its sixth annual Power Lunch Summit, a virtual conversation on the policy and political dynamics shaping the iGaming debate.

Apple® today introduced Apple Watch® Series 12, engineered with advanced health sensors and all-new Apple silicon to deliver the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable,1 and advanced health and fitness features.

Apple® today announced its most advanced health and fitness experience yet, expanding what Apple Watch® and iPhone® can do as intelligent, science-driven tools for users’ personal wellbeing. Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra® 4 introduce the new Health Sensing System, enabling the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, as well as a new readiness experience to give users insight into their body’s capacity to take on their day.1 They pair with a redesigned Health app coming later this year to iPhone, which offers a holistic view of long-term health alongside new, easy-to-understand health and longevity insights powered by Apple Intelligence™.2 Together, these updates will give users a more complete picture of their health and fitness while keeping their personal health data private, secure, and under their control.

Apple® today introduced Apple Watch Ultra® 4 — the ultimate sports and adventure watch — now including new, advanced health and fitness features, and longer battery life.

Mirantis, delivering Kubernetes-native infrastructure for AI, today announced that it has been named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Container Management.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of ServiceTitan, Inc. (“ServiceTitan” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TTAN) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

For the 15th consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) will match donations to Feeding America® (up to $250,000) to support people facing hunger across the U.S. While millions of people across the country work hard to provide for themselves and their families, nearly 48 million people, including more than 14 million children, experience food insecurity. With the Ameriprise match, each dollar donated through October 31 will help provide 20 meals* to families and individuals working to build a more food-secure future.

Apple® today announced AirPods® 5, delivering the industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in an open-ear design and even better sound quality, at an outstanding value.1 AirPods 5 feature an all-new multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ for even more immersive sound. Their breakthrough open-ear ANC removes up to 50 percent more external noise compared to AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, alongside a more natural Transparency mode. Combined with Siri® AI and iPhone®, AirPods enable users to draw on their personal context and get answers with broad world knowledge, entirely hands-free.2 Users can also respond to Siri using head gestures, or use Live Translation to help connect across languages.

Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Beta Bionics, Inc. (NASDAQ:BBNX) and certain of the company’s senior executives for securities fraud after its significant stock drop resulting from potential violations of the federal securities laws.

Berkshire Residential Investments (“Berkshire”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management, LP’s (“Limekiln”) 50% interest in MF1 Process LLC (“MF1”), making Berkshire the sole owner of MF1. Upon closing, MF1 will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire. MF1 is the leading private-label multifamily mortgage lender, having originated multifamily loans aggregating $32 billion since 2018. MF1 has also been a leading issuer of commercial real estate collateralized loan obligations (“CRE CLOs”). MF1 was launched in 2018 as a 50/50 joint venture between Limekiln founder Scott Waynebern and Berkshire.

Social Commerce Summit will bring its 2026 fall series to Salt Lake City on Wednesday, September 16, at Young Living Headquarters Auditorium, gathering over 20 speakers representing resources and brands that have built, scaled or sold inside social commerce.

Apple® today announced iPhone® 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, delivering the most advanced pro camera system in an iPhone, and huge leaps in battery life and performance. The new 48MP Fusion Main camera, now with variable aperture, brings creative control that wasn’t possible before, and new Pro controls let users customize their experience in the Camera app. Both models feature a smaller and even more useful Dynamic Island®, as well as A20 Pro and a next-generation vapor chamber that together deliver the highest sustained performance in iPhone history. iPhone 18 Pro Max also delivers the largest increase in battery life ever on iPhone, thanks to advancements in Apple silicon and a larger battery.1 Featuring iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence™2 and Siri® AI,3 iPhone 18 Pro models bring powerful AI capabilities together with personal context to become an intelligent personal hub with privacy and security at its core.

Verily Health Inc. today announced it has received investment support from NVIDIA, as Verily extends its March fundraising. Existing investor CU Healthcare Innovation Fund II, LP is also making an additional investment. Verily’s current investors include Alphabet, Series X Capital, UCHealth, and others.

AvionTEq is expanding its support for aviation customers in China and the Asia-Pacific region, even while gearing up to exhibit for the first time at MRO Asia-Pacific 2026 in Singapore.

Centinel Public Partnerships (Centinel), one of the nation’s leaders in military housing, lodging and community development, saw its strongest housing satisfaction gains in three years in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force’s 2026 Tenant Satisfaction Survey, with a large majority of Army, Air Force and Space Force properties improving their overall satisfaction scores.

PureTech Health plc (LSE: PRTC) ("PureTech" or the "Company"), a hub-and-spoke biotherapeutics company dedicated to giving life to science and transforming innovation into value, notes that its Founded Entity, Seaport Therapeutics, today announced positive topline results from the Phase 1 Driving Simulation Trial of GlyphAllo™ (SPT-300 or Glyph Allopregnanolone) in healthy volunteers. The trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating that evening dosing of GlyphAllo at 375 mg did not impair next-morning driving performance compared to placebo on Day 5, following multiple-day dosing. Seaport plans to submit the results to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as part of the ongoing development program for GlyphAllo.

Argonaut Manufacturing Services (Argonaut), a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in aseptic fill-finish of high value injectable biologics and pharmaceuticals, announced the completed sale of its Life Sciences and Diagnostics (LSDx) division to 1315 Capital, a Philadelphia-based healthcare-focused private equity firm. The LSDx business will operate independently as Aluris Sciences, with 1315 Capital supporting its continued growth and investment. The transaction involved the LSDx division only; ownership of Argonaut remains with Telegraph Hill Partners, New Vale Capital and management.

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Purdue University today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovation collaboration in advanced technology fields and further connect the innovation ecosystems of Japan and the United States.

Today, Young Futures (YF) launched Groundwork, a $15 million, three-year initiative that will support work across the United States and United Kingdom to protect and strengthen the human capacities young people need as artificial intelligence reshapes how they learn, make decisions and understand themselves.

CHG Healthcare, the nation's leading physician and advanced practice workforce experts, has introduced Workforce Bridge, a structured transition and stabilization program built to give health systems a defined path to stabilize an urgent coverage gap or build a new service line from the ground up. The program formalizes what CHG's family of brands has done at scale for more than four decades: coordinating temporary coverage and permanent physician recruitment through the same in-house team.

A-Rent Test Equipment, LLC (“A-Rent” or the “Company”), a leading provider of electrical test equipment rentals, calibration, and asset management services, today announced a majority growth investment from Bregal Sagemount (“Sagemount”), a leading growth-focused private equity firm. The partnership will support A-Rent’s continued expansion and its commitment to helping customers maintain safe, reliable electrical infrastructure.