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The Many, the independent agency known for building participation-led brands and businesses, today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in CatalystXR, an Australian immersive technology studio specializing in XR, VR, AR, and large-scale interactive environments. CatalystXR founder Jamie Gilroy joins The Many as Partner in Charge of Participatory Technology.

OSRX, Inc., an FDA-registered outsourcing facility specializing in compounded ophthalmic medications, today announced a partnership with professional rodeo athlete and Montana native Sam Petersen—the 2025 world No. 2 bareback rider and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo average champion. The collaboration advances the company’s Ride with OSRX campaign—an initiative celebrating rising American talent forged through discipline, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Kawakami; “Rigaku”), a global leader in X-ray analytical technologies, today announced that it has entered into a strategic capital and business alliance with Onto Innovation Inc. (headquarters: Massachusetts, USA; CEO: Michael P. Plisinski; “Onto Innovation”).

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD) to QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of TopBuild will have the right to elect to receive $505.00 in cash or 20.2 shares of QXO common stock (subject to proration), for each share of TopBuild that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical Aerospace” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Red White & Blue Thrift Store announced today that its new store at 5722 Walzem Rd. will open to shoppers at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, following an 8:45 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration will continue throughout the weekend with complimentary refreshments, giveaways, and more.

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (the “Company”) (NYSE: MCB), the holding company for Metropolitan Commercial Bank, today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company’s common stock (the “Dividend”), an increase of $0.05 from the prior quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share. The Dividend is payable on May 12, 2026 to holders of record of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on May 1, 2026.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to ten classes of mortgage pass-through notes from CLIP 2026-NQM1 Trust, a $302.5 million non-prime RMBS transaction issued by Itasca Park LLC as sponsor. The underlying collateral comprises 492 primarily fixed-rate residential mortgages (FRMs). The majority of the loans were originated by United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC (25.8%), and all loans will be serviced by Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. The loans are either classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM) (59.2%), exempt (36.9%) from the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule, QM: Safe Harbor (APOR) (2.9%), or QM: Rebuttable Presumption (APOR) (1.0%).

Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “Safety is the foundation of our business. The tragic loss of two colleagues this year, at Simandou and Kennecott, is a stark reminder that we must ensure everyone goes home safely at the end of every shift.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of The Simply Good Foods Company (“Simply Good” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SMPL) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) today announced the appointment of Amber Russell as Executive Vice President, Refining, effective April 20, 2026. In this role, Ms. Russell will lead the company’s refining operations, with a focus on advancing operational excellence, safety performance, and strategic growth across Delek’s refining system.

Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American") will announce its unaudited results for the first quarter of 2026 after market close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Oregon Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: ORBN) (the “Company”), parent company of Willamette Valley Bank, reported net income of $431,000, or $0.17 per share, for the first quarter of 2026. The Company generated a return on average assets of 0.4% and a return on average equity of 2.3%, compared to net income of $826,000, or $0.33 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company’s net interest margin improved to 4.0% for the first quarter, compared to 3.8% in the prior quarter.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (“Vertical Aerospace” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EVTL) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DK) (“Delek”) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share, to be paid on May 8, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 1, 2026.

LivaNova PLC (Nasdaq: LIVN), a market-leading medical technology company, today announced that the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has published an article chronicling the full 12-month data set for the Company’s OSPREY randomized controlled trial (RCT). The researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation (pHGNS), a differentiated neurostimulation modality, when delivered by LivaNova’s aura6000™ System for the treatment of moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Overall, the authors concluded that pHGNS for OSA yielded clinically significant improvements versus the control at month (M) 7 with sustained improvements through M13 of OSPREY, corresponding with six and 12 months of therapy, respectively, providing unique RCT evidence for clinically relevant improvements in apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), sleep quality, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). LivaNova previously announced 12-month, top-line data from the OSPREY trial in May 2025.

Alpha Cognition Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOG) (“Alpha Cognition”, or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for debilitating neurodegenerative disorders, today announced the appointment of Bethany Sensenig to its Board of Directors, effective April 15, 2026. Ms. Sensenig brings decades of leadership experience across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, with deep expertise in finance, corporate strategy, and operations.

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) (“NFE” or the “Company”) previously announced on March 17, 2026, that it entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (“RSA”) with its creditors as part of a consensual UK Restructuring Plan (“UK RP”). NFE is pleased to announce that it has received commitments of support for the transaction, to be implemented through a UK RP, from approximately 97% in value of its holders and lenders in aggregate.

Protecht Group (“Protecht”), an Australian-based global leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced the acquisition of VISO TRUST, a US-based third-party risk management platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the “Company” or “Westlake”) announced today that Mr. Jonathan H. Baksht will be joining the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson, Westlake’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Baksht succeeds Mr. M. Steven Bender, who, as previously disclosed, will retire by the end of the year and, effective June 15, 2026, will transition from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to the position of Special Advisor to the President of the Company.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Upstart Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST) securities between May 14, 2025 and November 4, 2025. Upstart, together with its subsidiaries, operates a cloud-based artificial intelligence (“AI”) lending platform in the U.S.

Apple® today announced that, effective immediately, Apple executive Johny Srouji will become chief hardware officer. Srouji, who most recently served as senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, will assume an expanded role leading Hardware Engineering, which John Ternus most recently oversaw, as well as the hardware technologies organization.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced that it plans to report financial results for its fiscal second quarter on May 7, 2026. A live audio webcast with analysts and investors will also be held on May 7, 2026, at 9 a.m. ET.

Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF), an aggregates-based, vertically integrated construction materials and contracting services company, will host its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call at 11 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Financial results for the quarter will be released that morning before the NYSE market opens.

Nerdy Inc. (NYSE: NRDY), a leading platform for delivering live online learning, today announced the Company will release its first quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026 after the U.S. stock market closes on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Following the release, Nerdy management will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company’s financial and operating results.

VOC Energy Trust (NYSE Symbol — VOC) announced the Trust distribution of net profits for the quarterly payment period ended March 31, 2026.

Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY) (“REPAY” or the “Company”), a leading provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions, today announced that the Company will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm ET. A press release with first quarter 2026 financial results will be issued after the market closes that same day.

Vivint, the nation’s leading smart home, energy, and security company, has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek in the newly released 2026 list.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) securities between February 26, 2025 and February 5, 2026. Stellantis is a global automobile designer, engineer, manufacturer, and distributor.

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLXS) (“Flexsteel” or the “Company”), one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States, today reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results.

Net Power Inc. (NYSE: NPWR) plans to report its first quarter 2026 business update after market close on Monday, May 11, 2026, and will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 beginning at 8:30 AM ET.

Rithm Property Trust Inc. (NYSE: RPT, “Rithm Property Trust” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared first quarter 2026 common and preferred stock dividends.

JBT Marel Corporation (NYSE and Nasdaq Iceland: JBTM) announced today that it will report first quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, May 4, 2026, after the market closes. JBT Marel will host an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET / 14:00 GMT.

Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK) will host a conference call to discuss results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m. E.T. Before the open of market trading that day, Liberty Media will issue a press release reporting such results, which can be found at https://ir.libertymedia.com/news-events/press-releases. Following prepared remarks, the company will host a brief Q&A session during which management will accept questions regarding Liberty Media. The press release and conference call may discuss the financial performance and outlook of these companies, as well as other forward-looking matters.

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (NYSE:HCC) (“Warrior” or the “Company”) today announced that its board of directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share to be paid on May 7, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 1, 2026.

GCI Liberty, Inc. (“GCI Liberty”) (Nasdaq: GLIBA, GLIBK) will host a conference call to discuss results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday, May 7th at 11:15 a.m. E.T. Before the open of market trading that day, GCI Liberty will issue a press release reporting such results, which can be found at https://www.gciliberty.com/investors/news-events/press-releases. Following prepared remarks, the company will host a brief Q&A session during which management will accept questions regarding GCI Liberty and Liberty Broadband Corporation. The press release and conference call may discuss the financial performance and outlook of these companies, as well as other forward-looking matters.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the continued growth of the firm with the opening of its newest office in Denver, Colorado. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the firm now has 17 offices throughout North America.

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FTHY) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.125 per share payable on May 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be May 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

First Trust Mortgage Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FMY) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.065 per share payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026. The ex-dividend date is expected to be May 1, 2026. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below.

Myomo, Inc. (NYSE American: MYO), a wearable medical robotics company that offers increased functionality for people with neurological disorders and upper-limb paralysis, announces the launch of the Myomo® Mobile App, a new digital tool designed to support clinicians and patients throughout the MyoPro® experience.

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBRA) announced today that Rick Matros, the company’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Costa, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Darrin Smith, the company’s Chief Investment Officer, and Lukas Hartwich, the company’s Executive Vice President of Finance, will attend Wells Fargo’s 29th Annual Real Estate Securities Conference on May 4 – May 6, 2026, at The Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina.

Spruce Biosciences, Inc. (“Spruce Biosciences”) (NASDAQ: SPRB), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for neurological disorders with significant unmet medical need, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock or pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock in lieu thereof. All of the securities are being offered by Spruce Biosciences. In addition, Spruce Biosciences expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of its common stock in an amount of up to 15% of the aggregate number of shares sold in the offering at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the proposed offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the proposed offering.

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARWR) today announced that it will host a webcast and conference call on May 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results for the fiscal 2026 second quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Green Brick Partners, Inc. (NYSE: GRBK) is proud to announce that its homebuilding brands—CB JENI Homes, Normandy Homes, and Southgate Homes—earned eight honors at the 2026 McSAM Awards.

Founders, investors, and industry leaders are coming together to promote and celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and community for the first-ever Irvine Tech Day on the second weekend of May.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Veris Residential, Inc. (NYSE: VRE) to an investor consortium led by Affinius Capital in partnership with Vista Hill Partners. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Veris will receive $19.00 per share in cash. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 7 classes of mortgage-backed notes from GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust 2026-CES2 (GSMBS 2026-CES2), a $305.0 million RMBS transaction sponsored by Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company, entirely of closed-end second lien mortgages (CES; 100.0%). The underlying pool is seasoned approximately 8 months and comprises 3,854 loans, with AmeriSave Mortgage Corporation (66.4%) as the largest contributing originator. The collateral is characterized mostly by fully amortizing, fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) with 10-year (3.0%), 15-year (5.7%), 20-year (17.4%), 25-year (1.8%) and 30-year (72.1%) terms.

Today, AIHA announced the members of the Hamilton Club, the Association’s exclusive partner program, for 2026. Hamilton Club membership is offered annually to companies that support AIHA's enterprise-wide initiatives through sponsorship, advertising, donations to the American Industrial Hygiene Foundation, career and pipeline development, and other contributions.

Schonbuch Hallissy LLP announced today that it has been ranked for the first time in Chambers USA 2026 for its Litigation practice in California, marking a significant milestone for the firm’s continued growth and recognition in high-stakes civil litigation.

NextSmartShip (NSS), a leading global e-commerce fulfillment provider, today announced the publication of its latest case study, "How NextSmartShip Streamlined Global Logistics for Tin Robot Games." The report details how board game publisher, Tin Robot Games, utilized centralized China-based fulfillment to reduce landed costs by 10% and reclaim nearly half of its operational bandwidth.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) common stock between July 23, 2025 and February 3, 2026. Boston Scientific is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices used across various specialties.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT) common stock between November 12, 2024 and February 18, 2026. Alight is predominantly an employee benefits solutions company that provides technology-enabled services to employees through the Alight Worklife cloud engagement platform.

BabySTEPs, a groundbreaking digital helpline for pregnant and postpartum individuals facing substance use challenges, has launched in New York state. The pioneering program was developed by Partnership to End Addiction with the support of a $300,000, three-year grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. Reaching BabySTEPs is as simple as texting “BABY” to 55753, or “BEBE” to 55753 for support in Spanish.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM) American Depository Shares ("ADS") between April 30, 2025 and January 13, 2026. Trip.com claims to be a leading global one-stop travel service provider, integrating a comprehensive suite of travel products and services and differentiated travel content.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: MNDY) common stock between September 17, 2025 and February 6, 2026. Monday is an international company that develops software applications in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the United Kingdom.

Perficient, the global AI and technology consulting firm, today announced it will demonstrate production-ready AI solutions for healthcare patient engagement and B2B commerce at Adobe Summit 2026, which takes place April 20-22 in Las Vegas. The sessions address a critical challenge many industries face: while organizations invest heavily in AI and technology transformation, most struggle to move beyond pilots and proof-of-concepts to solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.

VegaShares (“Vega”), a leading derivatives-focused ETF provider, today announced the appointment of Bryan Bondoc as Managing Director and Head of Distribution. In this role, Bryan will lead financial advisor engagement, product education, and the firm’s commercial distribution strategy.

ModMed®, a leading provider of software and services to specialty medical practices backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., today announced the acquisition of Bonsai Health, a high-growth agentic AI patient engagement platform. This acquisition marks a major step forward in ModMed's journey to create the AI-Powered Practice, integrating powerful new front-office automation capabilities such as automated patient reactivation and AI-driven self-scheduling.

OneLegacy, the non-profit organ procurement organization serving seven counties in Southern California, will host its 24th annual OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk and Family Festival at Azusa Pacific University this Saturday, April 25th, 2026.

AM Best will exhibit at the upcoming Target Markets Program Administrators Association’s (TMPAA) Mid-Year Forum, which will take place April 28-30, 2026, in Dallas, TX.

Comcast’s Xfinity today launched its Xfinity Member Celebration, a limited-time event running through May 10 that delivers three weeks of bonus benefits, sweepstakes, and exclusive experiences for Xfinity members. Members can also unlock special Xfinity product offers, featuring savings on mobile devices, smartwatches, and smart home technology, with even more value available at higher membership tiers. The celebration spotlights the unmatched power of Xfinity membership — giving members insider access to beloved entertainment, sports, and destinations that they can’t get anywhere else, made possible by Comcast NBCUniversal’s family of brands.

JetBlue Vacations (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced a new partnership with Flex Pay, a Buy Now, Pay Later solution from Upgrade, Inc., to introduce monthly payment options for customers booking flight + hotel vacation packages, giving them more flexibility in how they plan and pay for their trips.

Surescripts®, the nation’s leading health intelligence network, will present its latest advancements in pharmacy interoperability, prescription transfer modernization, and trusted health data exchange at the 2026 NCPDP Annual Conference, taking place May 4–6, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against NuScale Power Corporation (“NuScale” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SMR) and reminds investors of the April 20, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Enphase Energy, Inc. (“Enphase” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ENPH) and reminds investors of the April 20, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

HANNOVER MESSE – ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, today introduced AI-native solutions that connect the manufacturing value chain, from quality and warranty to orders and quoting, on a single platform. The company also unveiled Industrial Connected Workforce and ServiceNow EmployeeWorks for manufacturers.

Financial advisory practice Fair Oaks Wealth Management recently joined the independent channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) from Edward Jones in York, Pa., where they managed more than $140 million in client assets. The practice is led by financial advisor Bob Halbert CFP®, AAMS®, CRPS™, and includes financial planning specialist Deborah Purpora and office manager and marketing coordinator Bonnie Dietz.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. today provided a quarter-to-date update for the first quarter of 2026, highlighting continued momentum in project awards across North America and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. The Company announced approximately $54 million in new project awards during the period, reflecting sustained demand across key infrastructure, energy, and mission-critical markets.

Mohawk Group is proud to announce the addition of Hero Flooring, a global brand specializing in high-performance resilient flooring solutions.

Claritas Rx, the patient journey experts, today announced the availability of its Patient Services Omnichannel CRM. The new solution enables clients to engage rapidly and consistently across the full patient‑care ecosystem—from specialty and independent pharmacies to hubs, field teams, case managers, and other key stakeholders—accelerating patient support and streamlining communication for a faster, better experience at every stage of care. By unifying patient information, service teams, and external partners on a single secure platform, the Patient Services Omnichannel CRM delivers a smoother, more connected therapy journey for patients with rare and complex diseases.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 58 classes from Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust 2026-R03 (CAS 2026-R03), a credit risk sharing transaction with a total note offering of $629,983,000. The pool is characterized by loans with original loan-to-value (LTV) ratios that are greater than 80% and less than or equal to 97%.

Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT), a leading growth accelerator for the B2B technology and services sector, today announced the extension of its financial services industry coverage to the UK. Effective immediately, Informa TechTarget will enable its customers to reach this expanded audience with its comprehensive suite of data-driven content marketing, demand generation, and audience engagement solutions, including email newsletters, video-based demand generation campaigns, and cutting-edge event amplification services.

Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS), a provider of home care services, announced today that it will release earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Monday, May 4, 2026, after the market close.

CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) (“CPI Card Group”), a payments technology company providing a comprehensive range of physical and digital payment solutions, today announced it will host a webcast and conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results.