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DWS Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: KTF) (the “Fund”) announced today that its Board of Trustees has approved a Plan of Liquidation and Termination for the Fund (the “Plan”) related to the previously announced liquidation of the Fund to occur no later than November 30, 2026. As further described below, a final liquidating distribution is expected to be made on or about November 20, 2026, for the Fund.

NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American” or the “Exchange”) announced today that the staff of NYSE Regulation has determined to commence proceedings to delist the common stock of Nuburu, Inc. (the “Company”) — ticker symbol BURU — from NYSE American. Trading in the Company’s common stock will be suspended immediately.

DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: DMAC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel treatments for preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction and acute ischemic stroke, today announced that on July 15, 2026, it granted options to purchase an aggregate of 160,000 shares of DiaMedica’s common stock to a newly hired non-executive employee whose employment commenced in July 2026. The stock options were a material inducement to the employee’s acceptance of employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as a component of their compensation.

Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) (“Delek Logistics”) today announced that the Partnership intends to issue a press release summarizing second quarter 2026 results before the U.S. stock market opens on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. CT (12:30 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) (“Delek US”) today announced that the Company intends to issue a press release summarizing second quarter 2026 results before the U.S. stock market opens on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET) on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUA) (the "Fund") today announced the terms of transferable rights ("Rights") to be issued to the holders of the Fund's common shares of beneficial interest (par value $0.10 per share) ("Shares") as of July 28, 2026 (the "Record Date"). Holders of Rights will be entitled to subscribe for additional Shares (the "Offer") at a discount to the market price of the Shares.

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI). During June, the estimated cost to transfer retiree pension risk to an insurer in a competitive bidding process inched down by 10 basis points, from 99.7% to 99.6% of a plan’s accounting liabilities (accumulated benefit obligation, or ABO). That means the estimated retiree PRT cost is now 99.6% of a plan’s ABO.

Permianville Royalty Trust (NYSE: PVL, the “Trust”) today announced a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.015000 per unit, payable on August 14, 2026, to unitholders of record on July 31, 2026. The net profits interest calculation represents reported oil production for the month of April 2026 and reported natural gas production during March 2026. The calculation includes accrued costs incurred in May 2026.

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS), the leading health and wellness platform, today announced its Chief Accounting Officer, Irene Becklund will depart the company after more than seven years, effective October 9, 2026. Becklund will then serve as an advisor to the company for several months to assist with the transition. The company will conduct a search for her permanent successor, with Yemi Okupe, CFO of Hims & Hers, assuming the responsibilities of CAO in the interim.

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces today the successful refinance of its existing $849 million Term Loan B (“TLB”) due 2028 with an amended $850 million TLB due 2033. The TLB pricing remained unchanged at SOFR plus 200.

The Board of Directors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) declared a quarterly dividend on the company’s 3.550% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Shares, Series D, of $9,072.22 per share (which is equivalent to $9.07222 per related Depositary Share).

Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK; the “Company”) today announced that the company granted inducement equity awards covering an aggregate of 118,586 shares of its common stock to eleven newly hired employees, consisting of inducement stock options to purchase an aggregate of 33,987 shares of common stock and inducement restricted stock units, covering an aggregate of 84,599 shares of its common stock.

AM Best has maintained the under review with developing implications status for the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Pillar Life Insurance Company (Pillar) (Harrisburg, PA).

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, has appointed Eric (“Mell”) Mellinger as its Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 3, 2026.

BBB Foods Inc. (NYSE: TBBB) (“Tiendas 3B” or “the Company”) will report its second quarter 2026 earnings on August 12, 2026, after market close. You are invited to join our quarterly conference call, which will be webcast on August 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Anthony Hatoum, Chairman and CEO, and Eduardo Pizzuto, CFO, will host the call and take questions on the results.

IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI) specializing in capital markets services for major private and institutional clients, has hired Ryan Demadis as a managing director in its Boston office. In his new role, Demadis will report to Marc Sznajderman, senior managing director and head of production for the firm’s Eastern region.

Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU) announced today that on the heels of his sold-out UK tour, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar brings his acclaimed Best of All Worlds Tour to the Company’s Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs on Thursday, August 13.

Today Pacific Seafood, provider of the healthiest protein on the planet, and Ocean Beauty Seafoods, announced they have merged distribution businesses, bringing together two family-owned seafood companies to leverage the growing demand for high quality seafood products. Both companies grew from humble beginnings into legacy businesses built on service, reliability, and long-term relationships.

Today, prominent investor rights law firm Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP (“BLB&G”) filed a class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware alleging violations of the federal securities laws by AeroVironment, Inc. (“AeroVironment” or the “Company”) and certain of the Company’s current senior executives (collectively, “Defendants”). The action is brought on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired AeroVironment common stock beginning at 4:30 PM ET on June 24, 2025, through June 18, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This case is related to a previously filed securities class action pending against AeroVironment captioned Norrell v. AeroVironment, Inc., No. 1:26-cv-1429 (E.D. Va. filed May 26, 2026) (“Norrell”).

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 22 classes of mortgage pass-through certificates from Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2026-MED2 (SEMT 2026-MED2). SEMT 2026-MED2 represents the second publicly-rated RMBS backed by loans originated pursuant to Physician or Doctor Loan underwriting programs. These loans, which KBRA generally refers to as Medical Professional Mortgages (MPM), typically originated through specialized prime mortgage programs designed for borrowers in the healthcare field whose earnings potential and income stability are high but where personal debt (typically student loan driven) is high and early career earnings and savings/down payment levels are low. SEMT 2026-MED2 is collateralized by a pool of 572 of such loans, aggregating $524.1 million in UPB, with fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) making up 42.9% and 57.1% of the pool, respectively. A majority of the loans (93.8%) are designated as QM Safe Harbor (APOR).

KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA to the Harris County, TX Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A; Permanent Improvement Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026A and 2026B; and Unlimited Tax Road Refunding Bonds, Series 2026A. KBRA additionally affirms the long-term rating of AAA for the County's outstanding Limited Tax Obligations and Unlimited Tax Obligations. The rating Outlook is Stable.

The proposed Irvine Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship took a giant step forward Tuesday, July 14, when the Irvine City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement for a 25,000-square-foot facility and agreements with several partners.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of Bloom Energy Corporation (“Bloom” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BE) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of Gildan Activewear Inc. (“Gildan” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GIL) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Sttupa Estate Napa Valley, formerly Poetry Inn, is pleased to announce that the exclusive boutique property has been nominated as one of the 10 Best Wine Country Hotels in America by the editors of USA TODAY. Readers have until July 20th to vote for their favorite nominees in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of Alphabet Inc. (“Alphabet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GOOG) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

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 AtaiBeckley Inc. (NasdaqGM: ATAI) to Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of AtaiBeckley will receive $6.75 per share in cash, plus up to $2.50 per share in the form of a Contingent Value Right entitling the holder to additional cash payments upon achievement of specified development and regulatory milestones related to the BPL-003 and VLS-01 programs. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that six of its neutrals have been recognized in the Doyle’s Guide listing of leading California family law private judges.

In a significant move to advance the treatment of patients with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James), and the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation today announced a collaborative research initiative uniting two comprehensive IBC clinics.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz continues its investigation of Alphabet Inc. (“Alphabet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GOOG) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

AM Best has commented that the Credit Ratings (ratings) of Vantage Risk Ltd. (Bermuda) and its affiliates, Vantage Risk Specialty Insurance Company and Vantage Risk Assurance Company (both domiciled in Wilmington, DE), which do business as Vantage Group, remain unchanged following an announced leadership change.

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb+” (Fair) of Interplus Re Limited (Interplus) (Barbados).

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz continues its investigation of Gildan Activewear Inc. (“Gildan” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GIL) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

FINRA announced today the results of its Board of Governors elections during its annual meeting of member firms on Monday.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz continues its investigation of Bloom Energy Corporation (“Bloom” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BE) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

TekSynap, a leading provider of IT solutions supporting government and defense missions, today announced the appointment of Richard Leino as Vice President of Solutions Architecture.

Heart Care Centers of Illinois (“HCCI”), located at 13011 S. 104th Avenue, Suite 100, Palos Park, IL 60464, is issuing this notice about a data security incident that may have resulted in unauthorized access to certain personal and protected health information of its employees and patients. Please know that HCCI moved swiftly to investigate and remediate the incident. Information about the incident, HCCI’s response, and the steps you may take to help protect your information are detailed below.

Incyte (Nasdaq:INCY) today announced that it will highlight data from several programs in its oncology portfolio in six presentations at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026, being held October 23 - 27, 2026, in Madrid.

(OTCID: TDCB) — Third Century Bancorp (“Company”), the holding company for Mutual Savings Bank (“Bank”), announced it recorded unaudited net income of $719,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, or $0.62 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $374,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, or $0.32 per basic and diluted share.

GSJJ announced today that the company has successfully obtained the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2015 certification. This significant achievement is built on the company's long-standing compliance with REACH, TSCA, and PAHs standards. This certification further demonstrates that GSJJ's custom promotional products not only have the assurance of an ISO-certified status but also possess material safety verified by authoritative standards.

Oregon Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: ORBN) (the “Company”), parent company of Willamette Valley Bank, reported net income of $604 thousand, or $0.24 per share, for the second quarter of 2026. The Company generated a return on average assets of 0.5% and a return on average equity of 3.2%, compared to net income of $431 thousand, or $0.17 per share, for the first quarter of 2026.

Lutheran World Relief is mobilizing an emergency response to help families affected by catastrophic flooding across Texas. As communities continue to face dangerous flood conditions, the organization is accepting donations to provide urgently needed assistance to families affected by the disaster.

Corus International is mobilizing an emergency response to support families affected by catastrophic flooding across Texas, where torrential rainfall has inundated communities, triggered dangerous flash flooding and forced hundreds of emergency rescues. Donations are now being accepted to help provide life-saving assistance as the disaster continues to unfold.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Vets Septic Service, Inc. to Rice Septic Solutions, LLC. The acquisition closed May 29, 2026.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Willie C. and Sons Landscaping LLC to Winterberry Gardens, a portfolio company of Gemini Investors. The acquisition closed March 24, 2026.

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that David C. Dennsteadt has been named president and chief operating officer for RPM, effective July 17, 2026.

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that Andrew G. Polanco has been appointed vice president – operations and Anthony R. Nicholson as vice president – financial planning & analysis for RPM, effective July 17, 2026.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased GPGI, Inc. (“GPGI” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GPGI) Class A common stock between November 3, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). GPGI investors have until September 14, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Alphabet Inc. (“Alphabet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GOOG) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming September 8, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Intuit Inc. (“Intuit” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INTU) securities between August 22, 2025 and May 20, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Planet Fitness, Inc. (“Planet Fitness” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PLNT) common stock between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Planet Fitness investors have until September 14, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Cleveland Krist associate attorney Lourdes "Lulu" Ortiz has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation legal guide, which spotlights lawyers who have distinguished themselves early in their careers through leadership, legal skill and professional accomplishment.

Los Angeles-based luxury handbag brand Hammitt today announced the appointment of its first Chief Digital Officer, Kyle Brucculeri, marking another milestone in the company's continued investment in digital innovation and long-term omnichannel growth.

The first major global filing season for Pillar Two has provided an early view of what it takes to administer the new global minimum tax regime in practice.

World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its first quarter conference call to be held on Friday, July 24, 2026. The earnings release will be issued prior to the call.

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Battlefield Studios today revealed a first look at Battlefield 6™ and Battlefield REDSEC, delivering the franchise's largest seasonal update to date with Naval Warfare, new content, and a meticulously crafted knockout Top Gun crossover experience in partnership with Paramount Games Studio. The update will include the F-18/Super Hornet and iconic F-14 Tomcat, fan-favorite characters from Top Gun, as well as two new modes inspired by the franchise’s iconic aerial combat.

Numat Technologies, Inc., the global leader in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for mission-critical applications, today announced a $23.67 million initial acquisition contract award, in partnership with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), through the Department of War’s Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program. APFIT was established to close the gap between promising defense innovations and fielded capabilities, fast-tracking proven technologies from prototypes into the hands of Warfighters years ahead of traditional acquisition timelines. The award will accelerate procurement and fielding of Numat’s self-detoxifying, MOF-enabled protection suits (MOF CB Suits), engineered to neutralize chemical and biological threats on contact.

CIM Group announced today the acquisition of Domain WeHo, a 166-unit apartment community in West Hollywood, Calif., in partnership with Hulic Co., Ltd.

For public-company boards and management teams, visibility into investor positioning is critical and materially more difficult to assess across investor types at scale. Today, Breakwater Capital Markets and Aaru announced the launch of Conviction Advantage: Capital Markets Quarterly, a new quarterly publication built on Aaru's investor simulation capability, designed to evaluate where institutional investor conviction is most concentrated, how that conviction varies across mandates, and the factors most likely to drive changes in positioning.

The UF Health lung transplant program has again been recognized by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients, or SRTR, for outstanding patient outcomes, reinforcing its reputation as a premier choice for patients seeking lung transplantation.

As part of Parallax Trust's ongoing review of emerging public companies in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector, we noted an interesting disclosure within FreeCast, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: CAST) recently filed Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPI) ("ASP Isotopes" or “ASPI”), an advanced materials company focused on developing technologies and processes for the production of critical materials used in multiple industries, and ENDRA Life Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: NDRA) (“ENDRA” or “NDRA”), a pioneer in thermoacoustic biomarker imaging for early detection and monitoring of steatotic liver disease (SLD), today announced that RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar featuring Noble Africa, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASP Isotopes and the holding company for Renergen Limited, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. ET. The webinar will highlight Noble Africa's proposed merger (the “Proposed Merger” and, together with the related transactions, the “Proposed Transactions”) with ENDRA, which, if completed, is expected to result in Noble Africa becoming a Nasdaq-listed public company trading under the ticker symbol "NOBA." The discussion will focus on Renergen's Virginia Gas Project and Noble Africa's strategy to become a publicly traded helium platform.

Five Point Holdings, LLC (“Five Point”) (NYSE:FPH), an owner and developer of large mixed-use planned communities in California, will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 23, 2026. A live Internet audio webcast of the conference call will be available on the Five Point website at https://ir.fivepoint.com.

Agenus Inc. (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in immuno-oncology innovation, today announced that three abstracts from investigator-sponsored trials evaluating botensilimab and balstilimab (BOT+BAL) have been accepted for poster presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026, taking place October 23-27, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The studies span neoadjuvant colorectal cancer, refractory metastatic colorectal cancer and advanced sarcoma, reflecting continued investigator interest in BOT+BAL across distinct disease settings and tumor types.

LiveWire Group, Inc. (NYSE: LVWR) will release its second quarter financial results before market hours on Thursday, July 23, 2026. LiveWire Group, Inc. will not hold a separate earnings call.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Erasca, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERAS) securities between January 14, 2025 and April 26, 2026. Erasca, Inc., a clinical-stage precision oncology company, focuses on discovering, developing, and commercializing therapies for patients with RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired ADMA Biologics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADMA) securities between August 9, 2024 and March 25, 2026. ADMA Biologics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets specialty plasma-derived biologics for the treatment of immune deficiencies and infectious diseases in the United States and internationally.

AM Best has affirmed the Performance Assessment (assessment) of PA-4 (Fair) of Keane Specialty Insurance LLC (Keane) (United States). The outlook of this assessment is stable.

Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Via Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: VIA) in connection with the Company's September 15, 2025 initial public statement ("IPO"). Via Transportation, Inc. provides a platform that transforms global transportation systems into digital networks in the United States, Germany, and internationally.

Enterprises in the U.S. are integrating Microsoft AI and cloud capabilities into AI-native operating models that improve enterprise performance, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Commvault Systems, Inc. (“Commvault” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CVLT) and reminds investors of the July 17, 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 Sportradar Group AG (“Sportradar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SRAD) and reminds investors of the July 17, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Icertis, the global leader in AI-native contract intelligence, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Rajat Bahri, Chief Financial Officer, and Jim Moffatt, a seasoned Chief Executive Officer and Icertis Board Member, as Interim co-CEOs. Moffatt has also been appointed Chair of the Icertis Board of Directors and Bahri will continue serving as CFO to execute on the company’s strategy and drive sustained growth. Anand Subbaraman, who joined Icertis in 2024 with a mandate to accelerate the company’s AI innovation and scale its operations, will serve as an advisor to support a seamless transition. The Board has initiated a search process, with the assistance of a leading executive search firm, to identify the company’s next CEO.

Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) will provide a live webcast of its 2026 second quarter earnings conference call on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO, Noel Wallace, Chief Financial Officer, Stan Sutula, Executive Vice President, Investor Relations, Claire Ross, and Executive Vice President, M&A and Special Projects, John Faucher. Investors may access the earnings press release, prepared materials and the live audio webcast on Colgate’s website at https://investor.colgatepalmolive.com/events-and-webcasts. For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a recorded version of the webcast will be made available through the Investor Center section of Colgate’s website.

AM Best will participate in sessions on leading factors affecting the captive insurance industry at the 2026 Vermont Captive Insurance Association’s (VCIA) Annual Conference. AM Best also will participate in other capacities, including as a platinum sponsor of the event. The VCIA conference takes place Aug. 11-13, 2026.