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Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy Announces Bank of America Must Face Trial in California Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Litigation
Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy announces today, August 18, 2026, that Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel of the U.S. District Court in San Diego issued a 105-page order denying Bank of America’s motion for summary judgment in this long-running Multi-District Litigation class action. The lawsuit seeks to hold the Bank accountable for violating state and federal laws for more than 100,000 Californians who received unemployment and disability benefits through Bank-issued prepaid debit cards during the COVID pandemic. The Court’s order clears the way for the case to go to trial, including on plaintiffs’ claims for treble (3x) damages for the Bank’s willful violations of federal statutes and punitive damages for its intentional disregard of class members’ rights.
By Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLC · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy Files Lawsuit Against Logitech Over Tariff Refunds Which the Company Has Not Returned to Customers
On August 18, 2026, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP (“CPM”) filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, against Logitech Inc. (“Logitech”), on behalf of a proposed nationwide class of consumers who purchased Logitech products at prices the company quietly inflated to cover the costs of tariffs, now reimbursed by the federal government.
By Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Robbins LLP Urges CAPR Stockholders to Contact the Firm for Information About the Class Action Against Capricor Therapeutics, Inc.
Robbins LLP informs investors that a securities class action has been filed on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR) securities between December 17, 2025 and July 26, 2026 (the "Class Period").
By Robbins LLP · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
SMPL INVESTOR ALERT: Securities Class Action Filed Against The Simply Good Foods Company – Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP
The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired Simply Good Foods Company (“Good Foods” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SMPL) securities during the period of October 24, 2024 through April 8, 2026, inclusive (“the Class Period”). Investors are encouraged to contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.
By Kirby McInerney LLP · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
PODD INVESTOR ALERT: Contact Kirby McInerney LLP About Securities Class Action Lawsuit On Behalf of Insulet Corporation Investors
Kirby McInerney LLP reminds Insulet Corporation (“Insulet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ : PODD) investors of the August 31, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a pending federal securities class action. Investors are encouraged to contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.
By Kirby McInerney LLP · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
WIX INVESTOR REMINDER: Wix.com Ltd. Investors Have Until September 22, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
If you have suffered a loss on your Wix.com Ltd. (“Wix” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WIX) investment, contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.
By Kirby McInerney LLP · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
CAPR INVESTOR REMINDER: Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Investors Have Until September 28, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
If you have suffered a loss on your Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (“Capricor” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CAPR) investment, contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.
By Kirby McInerney LLP · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Oasis Does Not Support a Tender Offer for Kakaku.com Below JPY 3,640 per Share (Stock Code: 2371 JT)
Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) is the manager to funds that beneficially own approximately 19.5% of Kakaku.com, Inc. (“Kakaku” or the “Company”). Oasis has adopted the Japan FSA’s Principles for Responsible Institutional Investors (a/k/a the Japan Stewardship Code) and, in line with those principles, Oasis monitors and engages with its investee companies.
By Oasis Management Company Ltd. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
PNR INVESTOR REMINDER: Pentair plc Investors Have Until October 2, 2026 To Contact Kirby McInerney LLP to Seek Lead Plaintiff Role
If you have suffered a loss on your Pentair plc (“Pentair” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PNR) investment, contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.
By Kirby McInerney LLP · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
New Director Representing the City of Santa Ana Joins Metropolitan Board
Santa Ana Deputy Public Works Director Cesar E. Barrera was seated today as the City of Santa Ana’s new representative on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
Simply Good Foods Company Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Undisclosed Acquisition Failures and Over 27% Stock Decline - Investors may Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq., at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have untilOctober 13, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Simply Good Foods Company (“Simply Good” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: SMPL), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s shares between October 24, 2024 and April 8, 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 18, 2026
Phoenix Energy CEO Adam Ferrari Receives 2026 Young Alumni Achievement Award from University of Illinois
Phoenix Energy has announced that founder and Phoenix Energy CEO Adam Ferrari has been selected to receive the 2026 Young Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.
By Phoenix Energy · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
SMPL INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against The Simply Good Foods Company and Announces Opportunity for Investors with Substantial Losses to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers of The Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) common stock between October 24, 2024 and April 8, 2026 (the “Class Period”), have until October 13, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Simply Good Foods class action lawsuit. Captioned Monroe County Employees’ Retirement System v. The Simply Good Foods Company, No. 1:26-cv-06971 (S.D.N.Y.), the Simply Good Foods class action lawsuit charges Simply Good Foods and certain of Simply Good Foods’ top current and former executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
By Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Gopuff Expands Private Label Assortment and Introduces First-Ever Seasonal Product Lineup
Gopuff today unveiled new additions to its private label brands, Crave Shoppe and Basically, bringing a fresh lineup of indulgent snacks and treats to customers. For the first time, the assortment includes seasonal, limited-time offerings, giving customers new ways to enjoy the flavors of fall while supplies last.
By Gopuff · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
JBS Announces Proposal to Acquire Remaining Publicly Traded Shares of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
JBS N.V. (“JBS,” “we” or “us”) (NYSE: JBS; B3: JBSS32) today announced that it has submitted a non-binding proposal to the Board of Directors of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) (“PPC”) to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of PPC that are not owned by JBS or its affiliates for a fixed exchange ratio of 2.086 JBS Class A common shares for each PPC share of common stock (the “Proposed Transaction”), based on the JBS and PPC closing share prices on August 18, 2026 of $13.66 and $28.49, respectively. JBS currently owns approximately 82% of PPC’s common stock.
By JBS N.V. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Lumileds Aligns Capital Structure to Enable Transformation and Continue Customer Support
Lumileds Holding B.V. (“Lumileds” or the “Company”), a global leader in LED and microLED technology for the automotive, display, illumination, and mobile markets, today announced it has entered into a transaction with Gallant Capital Partners (“Gallant”), an operationally focused private investment firm. Gallant has acquired majority positions in the Company’s senior secured term loan credit facilities. 
By Lumileds Holding B.V. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Interstate Power and Light Company Prices Debt Offering
Interstate Power and Light Company (“IPL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT), announced the pricing of its public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.100% senior debentures due 2031. The senior debentures will be due on September 30, 2031. IPL intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to reduce outstanding capital under its receivables purchase and sale program, to reduce outstanding commercial paper, and/or for general corporate purposes. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on August 21, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
By Alliant Energy Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Transaction Update and Supplement to Tender Offer Memorandum
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By Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Infleqtion to Test Quantum Sensing in Colorado to Advance U.S. Critical Minerals Security
Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, announced plans to conduct a field test of its quantum gravity gradiometry (QGG) technology in Colorado in 2027, which is expected to demonstrate a new approach to understanding what lies beneath the surface and help strengthen America’s critical-minerals supply chain.
By Infleqtion, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Rising Stars of ITAD in Special Episode Taped Live at ITAD Summit 2026
Three next generation leaders of the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry are the featured guests this week on a special edition of the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian that was taped live at the ITAD Summit in Las Vegas.
Vivmark Residential’s Credit Rating Upgraded to ‘A’ by S&P Global Ratings
Vivmark Residential (NYSE: VMRK) today announced that S&P Global Ratings raised the Company’s long-term issuer credit rating to ‘A’ with a stable outlook. Vivmark Residential is one of only four REITs with an ‘A’ rating from S&P Global Ratings.
By Vivmark Residential · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Powell Investment Advisors Welcomes Michael Baiter to the Firm
Powell Investment Advisors, an independent, SEC-registered investment advisory firm serving families, founders and executives, today announced that Michael Baiter has joined the firm as Client Relations and Operations Manager.
By Powell Investment Advisors · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
U.S. Defense Innovation Unit Selects Australian Battery Innovator 3ME Technology for EdgeVOLT® Prototype Program
3ME Technology has been selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver and demonstrate its EdgeVOLT® portable energy storage capability under the Portable Resilient Integrated Storage Module (PRISM) program. The award represents a significant milestone for 3ME Technology and reflects the company’s continuing work to support defense energy resilience through rugged, deployable battery systems.
By 3ME Technology · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Kohl’s Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable September 23, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 9, 2026.
By Kohl’s · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Auna Announces 2Q26 Financial Results
Auna (NYSE: AUNA) (“Auna” or the “Company”), a leading healthcare platform in Latin America with operations in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (“Second quarter 2026” or “2Q26”). Financial results are expressed in Peruvian Soles (“S/” or “PEN” or “Soles”) and are presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), unless otherwise noted.
By Auna S.A. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Baxter Announces Pricing for Its Upsized Cash Tender Offers
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) (“Baxter” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing terms for its previously announced cash tender offers (each, an “Offer” and collectively, the “Offers”) of the Company's validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) notes set forth below (the “Notes”) using a “waterfall” methodology under which the Company will accept the Notes in order of their respective acceptance priority levels noted in the table below (the “Acceptance Priority Levels”). The Offers are being made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase, dated Aug. 4, 2026, as amended by the Company’s press release relating to the early tender results and upsizing of the Offers issued on Aug. 18, 2026 (as it may be further amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Offer to Purchase”) which sets forth a description of the terms of the Offers. As previously announced, the Company has exercised its right to amend the terms of the Offers to increase the aggregate purchase price (excluding accrued and unpaid interest) (the “Offer Cap”) for all Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offers from $500 million to $600 million.
By Baxter International Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Cinemark Spins a New Record as Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings to Highest Grossing Domestic Film of All Time
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, today announced that Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the highest grossing domestic film in Cinemark history. The film has also delivered record-breaking results across the Company’s premium formats, becoming the best-ever title for Cinemark XD, ScreenX panoramic screens and D-BOX motion seats, while also driving strong demand for Cinemark's food, beverage and merchandise offerings, further highlighting the appeal of the complete theatrical experience.
By Cinemark Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Regis to Issue Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on September 1, 2026
Regis Corporation (NasdaqGM:RGS), a leader in the haircare industry, will issue financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended June 30, 2026, before the market opens on September 1, 2026. Following the release, the Company will host a presentation via webcast for investors beginning at 7:30 a.m. central time to discuss its strategic focus and financial performance.
By Regis Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Curtiss-Wright Announces New $100 Million Expansion of 2026 Share Repurchase Program
Curtiss-Wright today announced a $100 million expansion of its 2026 share repurchase program, which is now expected to yield annual share repurchases of $260 million in 2026.
By Curtiss-Wright Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Intel Corporation to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference
Intel Corporation today announced that David Zinsner, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and John Pitzer, corporate vice president, global treasury and investor relations, will participate in a fireside chat on Intel’s business and strategy at the Deutsche Bank's 2026 Technology Conference on August 26 at 10:35 a.m. PDT.
By Intel Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Dell Technologies to Hold Conference Call Sept. 1 to Discuss Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) will conduct a conference call Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. CDT to discuss its fiscal 2027 second quarter financial results. The conference will be available to the public as a live, audio-only webcast on Dell Technologies’ website at investors.delltechnologies.com; an archived version will be available at the same location.
By Dell Technologies · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
21 Northern Illinois Organizations Receive Grants Totaling $150,000 Through ComEd Green Region Grant Program
ComEd and Openlands today announced the recipients of the 2026 ComEd Green Region Grant Program, awarding a total of $150,000 to 21 communities and organizations across northern Illinois. The grants will help fund projects that restore prairies, wetlands and woodlands, expand pollinator habitats, plant trees and create healthier, more resilient communities.
By ComEd · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Congressman Brad Schneider Joins FHLBank Chicago for Roundtable on Housing and Financial Services Issues in Illinois’ 10th Congressional District
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) convened a roundtable today with U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), member financial institutions, trade association partners, and industry leaders to discuss important issues affecting the housing finance industry, financial services institutions, and the communities they serve across Illinois’ 10th Congressional District.
Generational Group Advises Alamo Welding & Boiler Works, Inc. in its Sale to United MEP Partners
Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Alamo Welding & Boiler Works, Inc. to United MEP Partners. The acquisition closed May 4, 2026.
By Generational Group · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Better Home & Finance Files Lawsuit Against Former CEO Vishal Garg to Protect Shareholders in the Face of Garg’s Blatant Misrepresentations and Violations of Federal Securities Laws
Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ: BETR) (“Better” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed a complaint (the “Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Vishal Garg, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).
Rosalie Morton, SVP at Padilla, Named to Ragan’s Top Women in Marketing, Class of 2026
Rosalie Morton, senior vice president, Channels and Integrated Marketing, and member of Padilla’s executive leadership team, has been named to Ragan's Top Women in Marketing, Class of 2026, earning recognition in the Tech/Digital Marketers category. Presented annually by Ragan, the awards recognize exceptional women whose leadership, innovation and measurable impact are shaping the future of marketing.
By Padilla · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
CACI Opens Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Defense Electronics in Rochester, NY
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today the official opening of the CACI Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Defense Electronics in the Greater Rochester, New York, area, marking the next chapter in the company’s long-term investment in the region and continued transformation into a technology-first national security company. The 61,000-square-foot facility increases CACI's manufacturing space by more than 300% and will serve as a hub for the development, test, assembly, and delivery of advanced electronic warfare technologies that give U.S. forces a decisive advantage in contested environments.
By CACI International Inc · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Five9 Announces Inducement Award Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Five9, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIVN) (“Five9” or the “Company”) today announced that on August 13, 2026, the Company granted a restricted stock unit award (the “RSU”) covering 26,982 Shares to Sarah Bennett (the “Inducement Award”). The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the grant of the Inducement Award, which was offered as a material inducement to Ms. Bennett entering into employment with the Company, as the Vice President, Revenue Strategy & Operations, effective as of July 20, 2026. The Inducement Award was 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.
By Five9, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
IFF to Webcast Fireside Chat at Barclays Global Consumer Conference on Sept. 10
IFF (NYSE: IFF) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Erik Fyrwald will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Consumer Conference on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at 945 a.m. ET.
By IFF · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
SmartStop Closes Canadian Maple Bond Offering for CAD $200 Million
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE: SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced that it has closed a CAD $200 million aggregate principal amount of Series C Senior Unsecured Notes, due February 18, 2031 (the “Notes”). The Notes were issued by SmartStop’s operating partnership, SmartStop OP, L.P. The Notes bear interest at a rate of approximately 4.317% per annum, payable in cash in equal semiannual installments commencing on February 18, 2027. The Notes are rated BBB with a Stable Outlook by Morningstar DBRS.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Meridian
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Meridian, a new specialty insurance business that will combine the strengths of Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services under a shared leadership structure and strategic vision. Marlo M. Morrison will assume the role of president of Berkley Meridian.
By W. R. Berkley Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Offerpad Announces Transfer of Stock Exchange Listing to Nasdaq
Offerpad Solutions Inc. (NYSE: OPAD) (the “Company” or “Offerpad”) today announced that it will transfer the listing of its Class A common stock (the “common stock”) to The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) from the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). Offerpad’s common stock is expected to continue to be listed under the NYSE ticker symbol “OPAD” through market close on August 28, 2026. The Company expects to begin trading as a Nasdaq-listed company on August 31, 2026. Following the transfer to Nasdaq, Offerpad’s common stock will continue to trade under the symbol “OPAD”.
By Offerpad · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Homes.com Report: U.S. Home Prices Rise 2.6% Despite Expanding Inventory as Sales Continue to Grow
Homes.com, a CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) leading online residential marketplace, released its July 2026 housing market report, showing the national median sale price at $400,000, up 2.6% from July 2025. Home sales increased 2.9% year over year, while homes for sale rose 4.4% from a year earlier. Taken together, those figures point to a housing market that has remained firmer than many observers expected given the increase in mortgage rates during the spring and summer.
By CoStar Group · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Royal Gold Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend
Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared its fourth quarter dividend of $0.475 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, October 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Friday, October 2, 2026.
By Royal Gold, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
IonQ and CMC Microsystems Announce Collaboration to Expand Cloud Quantum Computing Access in Canada
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the world’s leading quantum platform company, today announced a collaboration with Canadian Microelectronics Corporation, operating as CMC Microsystems. This collaboration integrates IonQ’s commercial trapped-ion quantum computing systems into Canada's FABrIC Quantum Computing Sandbox (QCS).
By IonQ · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Sunbelt Rentals to Announce First Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Results on September 9, 2026
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SUNB; LSE: SUNB) (“the company”), a leader in the equipment rental industry, announced it will hold its first quarter fiscal year 2027 results call on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET.
By Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
SS&C Increases Common Stock Dividend 11.1% to $1.20 Annually
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced its Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $1.20 per share annually, an 11.1% increase from the prior annual rate. The next quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share will be paid on September 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2026.
By SS&C · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Braze to Report Fiscal Second Quarter 2027 Results
Braze (Nasdaq: BRZE), the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging™, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter of the 2027 fiscal year after U.S. financial markets close on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Braze will host a webcast conference call to discuss its financial results at 4:30 pm ET (1:30 pm PT) on the same day. The webcast will be available under the events section of its Investor site at investors.braze.com.
By Braze · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
GitLab To Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results
All Remote - GitLab Inc., (NASDAQ: GTLB), the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, today announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2027, which ended July 31, 2026, after U.S. markets close on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Management will host a conference call and webcast on the same day to discuss the company’s financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT.
By GitLab Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Chiron Real Estate Inc. Announces the Declaration of its October, November and December 2026 Common Dividends and Third Quarter Series A and Series B Preferred Dividends
Chiron Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: XRN) (the “Company” or “Chiron”) today announced the declaration of the Company’s October, November and December 2026 common dividends and third quarter 2026 Series A and Series B preferred dividends.
By Chiron Real Estate Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Keysight Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2026.
By Keysight Technologies, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Yext to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results on September 1, 2026
Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT), the enterprise agentic marketing platform, today announced that its second quarter fiscal year 2027 results will be released on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, before market open.
By Yext, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Backblaze Announces Proposed Private Offering of $150 Million of Convertible Senior Notes
Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the storage platform powering AI and data-intensive workloads, today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $150 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Backblaze also expects to grant the initial purchasers of the Notes a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional $22.5 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes, solely to cover over-allotments, if any.
By Backblaze, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Stoke Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: STOK) is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body’s potential with RNA medicine and has a lead investigational medicine, zorevunersen, in development as a first-in-class potential disease-modifying treatment for Dravet syndrome. The Company today announced that, effective on August 17, 2026, it granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 70,950 shares of common stock to seven new employees, as a material inducement to their employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Announces $350.0 Million Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMLX) (“Amylyx” or the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $350.0 million of shares of its common stock. In addition, Amylyx intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $52.5 million of shares of its common stock at the public offering price per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Amylyx. The 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.
By Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Genentech Marks Topping out Milestone for New Holly Springs, North Carolina Manufacturing Facility
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROP; OTCQX: RHHBY), today raised the final beam of its new manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina, during a topping out ceremony – a construction milestone marking the completion of the manufacturing building’s structural framework.
By Genentech · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Securities Fraud Investigation Into Baidu, Inc. (BIDU) Continues – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz continues an investigation of Baidu, Inc. (“Baidu” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BIDU) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.
By The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
ICYMI: LiDAR News Highlights SAM’s WellConnect Survey Support in the Permian Basin
LiDAR News recently featured SAM’s work supporting Energy Transfer’s WellConnect program in the Permian Basin.
By SAM · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Lehman Brothers Treasury Announces the Successful Sale of its Remaining Intercompany Claim against Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
In connection with its previously announced final wind-down, Lehman Brothers Treasury Co. B.V. in liquidation (“LBT”), through its U.S. counsel Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (US) LLP, announced that its placement agent, Seaport Loan Products LLC, successfully closed the sale of LBT’s remaining $19.6 billion Class 4A intercompany claim against Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. The net proceeds of the sale, together with certain available cash (but after deducting various sale-related and other administrative costs and expenses), will be used to fund a final distribution to the holders of LBT’s existing notes, after which such existing notes will be canceled and LBT shall be fully wound down. As a result, LBT will cease to exist. LBT expects the final distribution to occur in the course of October 2026 and the wind down to have been completed before the end of 2026.
Greenstone Biosciences Awarded Breakthrough T1D Grant to Advance Islet Cell Platform
Greenstone Biosciences has been awarded a Breakthrough T1D Industry Discovery and Development Partnership (IDDP) grant to develop a T1D-derived islet cell platform aimed at understanding and protecting insulin-producing β cells in people with type 1 diabetes.
By Greenstone Bioscience · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Files a Class Action Lawsuit Against Volkswagen for Selling Vehicles With Defective Batteries that Catch Fire
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com), a nationally recognized class action litigation law firm, has filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“VW”), for breach of express warranty and other federal and state law violations. The complaint alleges that VW manufactured and sold certain vehicles – 2023-2025 Volkswagen ID.4s – which have defective batteries that may suddenly and unexpectedly catch fire.
Hagens Berman: Consumers Seek Final Approval for Injunctive Settlement with Agri Stats in Massive Chicken Antitrust Class-Action Lawsuit
On Aug. 18, 2026, a class of hundreds of millions of consumers filed a motion seeking final approval of a settlement with Agri Stats as part of a massive antitrust class-action lawsuit against chicken manufacturers controlling 90 percent of the U.S. wholesale broiler market, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman.
By Hagens Berman · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Mountainside Urges Maternal Mental Health Awareness Amid Panettiere Death and Clancy Trial
The death of actress Hayden Panettiere and the ongoing murder trial of Lindsay Clancy have placed maternal mental health at the center of national conversation, raising questions about how postpartum conditions are recognized and treated.
By Mountainside Treatment Center · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Mercury Launches Exclusive Mutual Fund Products with Morgan Stanley Investment Management and State Street Investment Management
Mercury, the technology company providing radically different banking1, today announced the launch of two Mercury-exclusive Treasury2 products built in partnership with Morgan Stanley Investment Management and State Street Investment Management.
By Mercury · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
The Crest Group Acquires Dukane, a Global Leader in Advanced Ultrasonic Solutions and Plastic Joining Technologies
The Crest Group (“Crest”), a global industrial technology manufacturer, today announced it has acquired Dukane, a global manufacturer of advanced ultrasonic solutions and plastic joining technologies. Crest is backed by Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), a New York-based private equity firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
By Stellex Capital Management LLC · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
HealthView Soars to No. 97 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, Climbing More Than 2,400 Spots to Rank Among America's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies
HealthView Home Healthcare Services, a provider of in-home medical and personal care serving Southern California since 1967, today announced it has been named No. 97 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, placing it among the top 100 fastest-growing private companies in America. The ranking marks a dramatic rise from No. 2,495 on the 2025 list, a climb of more than 2,400 positions in a single year.
Alliant Insurance Services to Acquire Nava, Creating an AI-Native Model for the Future of Employee Benefits
Alliant Insurance Services today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Nava Benefits, combining Alliant’s advisory depth, analytics, scale, and risk expertise with Nava’s AI-native HQ platform to help define the next generation of employee benefits brokerage.
By Alliant Insurance Services · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Clutch Report: Small Businesses Are Moving Beyond AI Experimentation
Small businesses are moving beyond AI experimentation and building more mature ways of using the technology. New research from Clutch finds that 59% of small businesses already using AI qualify as AI adoption Leaders, based on Clutch’s AI Maturity Index, which measures how systematically businesses integrate AI across technology, data, strategy, governance, skills, and culture. The findings are based on a survey of 600 U.S. small businesses using AI.
By Clutch · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to OBX 2026-NQM12 Trust
KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 8 classes of mortgage-backed notes from OBX 2026-NQM12 Trust, a $337.5 million non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 566 residential mortgages, with fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) making up 94.9% and 5.1% of the pool, respectively. A majority of the loans are either classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM; 49.1%) or exempt (41.8%) 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 18, 2026
Finance of America Earns 2026 Great Place To Work CertificationTM
Finance of America Reverse LLC (“Finance of America” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FOA), the nation's leading provider of home equity-based retirement solutions, today announced it has been CertifiedTM by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Finance of America. This year, 90% of FOA employees said it's a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S. company.
Family of Disabled Quadriplegic Greek Woman Pleads with Government of Cyprus to Release ICSID Award Needed for Her Care
The family of a severely disabled, quadriplegic Greek woman is pleading with the government of Cyprus to release nearly €5 million awarded to the family in March by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), a ruling that the Cypriot government has thus far refused to honor.
By Grant & Eisenhofer · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Griffon Corporation Announces Closing of Senior Notes Offering and Amended Credit Facility
Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF) (“Griffon” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of its previously announced senior notes offering of $800 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”) in an unregistered offering through a private placement and the amendment and restatement of its existing credit agreement to extend maturity from August 1, 2028 to August 18, 2031 (the “Amended Credit Facility”).
By Griffon Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Compass Group Partners with Koma Precision to Build a National Platform in Precision Machine Tool Accessories and Calibration Services
Following a multi-year investment thesis research process focused on the calibration services space, Compass Group Equity Partners has announced its partnership with Koma Precision, a national provider of precision machine tool accessories, custom-engineered manufacturing solutions, calibration services, and aftermarket parts and support. The business is headquartered in Connecticut with operations in Indiana.
By Compass Group Equity Partners · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
Identifi Announces 16 New Bank and Credit Union Customers in First Half of 2026
Identifi, the leading independent provider of workflow automation and document management software for banks and credit unions, announced 16 new customers signed in the first half of 2026. The group includes 10 banks and six credit unions across 10 states and one Canadian province, ranging from single-branch community banks to credit unions serving hundreds of thousands of members.
By Identifi · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
BAE Systems, Inc. Names Michael Loeffler Vice President of Supply Chain
BAE Systems, Inc. has named Michael Loeffler as its vice president of supply chain, effective Aug. 24, 2026.
By BAE Systems, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2026
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