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Housing advocates from AHF’s Housing Is A Human Right (HHR) division, including over 100 advocates, will surround Los Angeles City Hall with 1,480 feet1 of red ribbon—over one-quarter of a mile—(allowing for ingress and egress) to represent the City’s red tape creating years of delay providing permanent housing for homeless and low-income communities. The event is one of many events taking place across the nation on Oct. 21st as part of the National Coalition for the Homeless’ second annual Housing NOW! National Day of Action.

Intapp (NASDAQ: INTA), the governed AI platform for professional firms in highly regulated industries, today announced that Carr, Riggs & Ingram M&A Advisors has selected Intapp DealCloud with Celeste as its platform for relationship management and deal tracking.

Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced its collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services to provide people in need across the state with chip-enabled EBT cards designed to prevent benefit theft and protect their funds. The new cards, which are available to clients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) cash assistance program, also allow for tap-to-pay functionality – making it the first Conduent-supported state to include this capability.

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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced the successful launch of Pelican-12, an updated second generation (Gen 2) high resolution Pelican™ satellite. Pelican-12 was launched to orbit aboard the Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Planet has successfully made initial contact with the satellite and has begun the process to commission the satellite and lower its orbital altitude. This successful mission marks Planet’s 25th satellite sent to orbit in 2026, across four launches.

BostonGene, developer of the leading AI model for tumor and immune biology, today announced a new research collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). The collaboration will leverage BostonGene’s biologically grounded AI platform to model longitudinal immune system dynamics and identify the biological mechanisms associated with treatment response, resistance, toxicity, and durability in patients receiving an innovative CAR-T cell therapy.

IDENTOS, a leading Canadian identity, privacy, and authorization company, today announced that PolicyArc is now generally available. The new solution gives security, platform, and compliance teams a single place to define, enforce, and audit access policy across their applications. PolicyArc is built to solve one of the fastest-moving problems in enterprise software: how to safely extend access not just to people and services but to the AI agents now acting on their behalf.

Corporate legal departments are using generative AI to take back work, cut outside counsel costs and reset how legal services are being priced, according to Everlaw, the AI litigation and investigations platform, developed with Wakefield Research. The In-House Innovation Report: Corporate Teams Gain ROI and Leverage finds that AI is now part of the daily workflow for in-house corporate legal teams, and that the balance of power between those teams and the law firms that support them is shifting as a result.

Locus Robotics, the leader in Flexibility-First Warehouse Automation, today released new research showing that younger shoppers are reshaping purchasing and returns behaviors across apparel, beauty, and skincare in ways that are creating new fulfillment requirements. Notably, 61% of Gen Z apparel shoppers “bracket” their purchases, buying multiple sizes or styles to keep just one, compared to only 15% of Baby Boomers. Younger shoppers are also far more likely to discover products through social media and make purchases quickly after discovery. For retailers in these categories, those generational behaviors reinforce the need for flexible automation systems that can adapt as volume, order profiles, and channels change.

Niagen Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAGE), the global authority on NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) with a focus on the science of healthy aging, today announced the debut of Tru Niagen® Skincare, a permanent new category in the core Tru Niagen line, led by the Niagen® Skincare Innovation Lab. The inaugural product in this new category is Niagen NanoCloud™, the first dermatologist-tested topical product powered by Niagen® (patented nicotinamide riboside, or NR, a unique form of vitamin B3), the same ingredient in Tru Niagen® supplements, now in topical form. Delivered in a waterless, precision-dosed sachet that stays sealed until it activates in less than 10 seconds with any water-based serum or moisturizer. NanoCloud is designed to help skin look more youthful, visibly improve skin texture, and help skin look and feel more moisturized1, fitting seamlessly into existing skincare routines without replacing any favorite skincare products. It is available at www.truniagen.com in new packaging.

Viamericas, a leading provider of remittance services, today announced a new partnership with Banco LAFISE to expand its payout network in Honduras. The collaboration introduces an additional bank deposit option for customers sending money to the country.

Transcat, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRNS) (“Transcat” or the “Company”), a leading provider of accredited calibration services and test and measurement equipment, announced that it will release its results for the second quarter fiscal year 2027 ended September 26, 2026 after the close of financial markets on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Most social content about SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE: SN) and its products comes from its community. Its brand and creator content generated more than 19 billion impressions across more than 200,000 posts this year. Today, the global product design and technology company is launching two creator programs built around that fandom: First Fans, available to its 4,100+ global team members, and SharkNinja Storytellers, for consumers sharing their product experiences.

Nylas today released The State of Agentic AI: H2 2026, the second wave of its research into how organizations build, run, and govern AI agents. The survey of 1,030 U.S. professionals who build, buy, or influence AI systems found that 54% had an AI agent make a mistake in the past 90 days, most often by triggering a workflow the team had to reverse, and that only 53% can produce a full audit log of what their agents did last week and which agent did it.

Financial Industry Computer Systems, Inc. (FICS®), a leading provider of mortgage loan origination software, residential servicing software, and commercial servicing software, launched LoanLogix IQ™, an intelligence software that uses automation to streamline the most common tasks in the mortgage loan approval process. This beneficial tool also blends seamlessly into FICS’ Loan Producer®, FICS’ residential loan origination software.

The DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal has added 246 new U.S. markets, Xperi Inc. (NYSE: XPER) announced today. This brings the Portal’s total coverage to 550 markets across 49 states, including 173 previously under-measured small and mid-sized broadcast markets. The Portal has also expanded its feature set to include weekday and weekend station rankings as well as enhanced, ready-to-share reports for Premium tier users. Xperi will demonstrate the expanded Portal at the NAB Show New York, October 21-22, at the Javits Center, by appointment only.

Lumen Technologies (Nasdaq: LUMN) is continuing to advance the AI-powered tools designed to improve network resilience and enhance the customer experience, while also launching Dual Path, a new wavelength service that provides businesses with two physically diverse network routes between the same locations.

City & County Credit Union (City & County – $1.1 billion in assets) has selected Mahalo Banking’s Thoughtful Banking® platform as its new digital banking provider. The partnership will help the credit union expand digital capabilities for both consumer and business members, strengthen security protections, and build a scalable foundation for future innovation.

Exzeo Group, Inc. (NYSE:XZO) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market.

Allegion Ventures – the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc – has led the Series-C funding round for Ambient.ai (Ambient) – a leader in Agentic Physical Security. This marks Allegion Ventures’ second strategic investment in Ambient.ai.

The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Hendrick Automotive Group on the sale of Volkswagen of Murrieta in Murrieta, Calif., and its related real estate, to Spreen Automotive Group (“Spreen”). The transaction closed Oct. 19.

Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL), a Certified B Corporation that offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide, will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2026, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, before market open.

Ambiq Micro, Inc. (NYSE: AMBQ), a technology leader in ultra-low-power semiconductor solutions for edge AI, today announced that it will report its third quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.

Heitman, a global real estate investment management firm, today announced the appointment of Dan Butler as Senior Vice President, Consultant Relations, within the firm's Client Service & Marketing group.

Budderfly, an Energy-as-a-Service company with more than 9,000 customer locations nationwide, today announced it will make $500 million in project capital available to help small- and medium-sized U.S. municipalities modernize energy infrastructure.

CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVI) plans to release its third quarter 2026 earnings results on Tuesday, November 3, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company also will host a teleconference call on Tuesday, November 3, at 1 p.m. Eastern to discuss these results.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH), a global leader in engineered piping and corrosion protection solutions, today announced that its North American operations secured new orders in excess of $28 million during the first two months of the Company’s fiscal third quarter.

Olo, the digital commerce platform for restaurants, today announced the launch of the Olo App, giving customers a smarter way to order from their favorite restaurants. Launching with more than 250 national and regional restaurant brands - and with new brands joining the app daily - the Olo App allows customers to browse, order and reorder from the restaurants they love and pay the prices they expect, without menu item markups.

Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS), a clinical-stage, global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing differentiated molecules and combination therapies for the treatment of cancer and immune diseases, announced new data at an investor event in New York City from the ARC-20 platform study, which is evaluating casdatifan, an investigational next-generation HIF-2α inhibitor, alone or in combination, as a first-, second- and late-line treatment for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), the leader in rare disease diagnosis and improving health through the power of genomic data, today announced plans to enhance its genome testing portfolio with long-read whole genome sequencing (lrWGS).

Prodoscore, a leading provider of employee productivity intelligence software, has launched Skills Intelligence, a new capability that shows business leaders the skills their employees already have based on how they use workplace technology, rather than relying on resumes, job titles or self-reported experience.

CVR Partners, LP (NYSE: UAN), a manufacturer of ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution fertilizer products, plans to release its third quarter 2026 earnings results on Tuesday, November 3, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Partnership also will host a teleconference call on Tuesday, November 3, at 10 a.m. Eastern to discuss these results.

Specialty Building Products (SBP), a leading distributor of specialty building products in North America, today announced the appointment of Alejandro Bisogno as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Bisogno possesses more than two-and-a-half decades of financial experience, having most recently served as CFO of NAPA North America and Novelis North America prior to that.

AppGate, a leader in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for enterprise IT, OT and AI, today announced that is has expanded its Zero Trust offering for operational technology (OT) with Session Governance capabilities that help critical infrastructure operators reduce third-party access risk, simplify compliance audits and protect operational uptime. The expansion builds on the ZTNA for OT offering AppGate introduced in March 2026. The initial release of AppGate ZTNA for OT controlled who could access critical systems. This release governs what happens during each session and gives supervisors the final say when activity moves outside the approved scope.

Tongsuh Petrochemical, a wholly owned South Korean subsidiary of diversified global company Asahi Kasei, has obtained the “Reasonable Assurance” verification for the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of acrylonitrile (AN). Produced at its Ulsan manufacturing site and based on a rigorous audit of the plant, data, processes, and documents, this verification provides a high level of assurance and meets the growing customer demand for independent and verified carbon footprint data.

Iveda® (NASDAQ: IVDA), a global leader in video intelligence solutions, today announced a long-term partnership with Abitronix, a global technology advisory and professional services company, and the official launch of AbitronixAI, Powered by Iveda. Through this new initiative, Abitronix will bring IvedaAI to its established network of customers and partners throughout the New York tri-state region while creating a foundation for broader market expansion.

Rejuvenate Healthcare, who helps employers and unions save lives and money by fast-tracking transplants for people with kidney failure, today announced it has received validation for contractual integrity from the Validation Institute. This status includes a $100,000 guarantee from Validation Institute to ensure Rejuvenate is fairly representing its product’s claims and promises.

The Wiffle Ball, Inc. today announced the Rose family has acquired the iconic WIFFLE® Ball brand of balls and bats. The transition marks a new chapter for the American company after more than 70 years and three generations of Mullany family ownership.

REDL Intermediate Holdings, LLC (together with its subsidiaries, “REDLattice”), the leading operational cyber intelligence platform providing integrated technology solutions to support critical national security and intelligence missions, and Bold Eagle Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: BEAG) (“Bold Eagle”), a publicly listed special purpose acquisition company, today announced the confidential submission of a draft registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Enterra Solutions, LLC and FusionIQ, Inc. today announced a ten-year agreement under which Enterra Solutions’ Autonomous Decision Science Platform will power FusionIQ’s wealth management platform, giving FusionIQ’s bank, credit union, RIA and broker-dealer clients AI tools whose decisions can be explained, audited and documented for regulators. The long-term commitment comes as FusionIQ scales from approximately 400,000 accounts today towards 1.2 million accounts and $240 billion in assets under administration by the end of 2027.

MNVR, developers of prescriptive intelligence for industrial systems, today launched ODIE, an AI advisor for microgrids that helps operators find and fix developing equipment problems before they cause unplanned downtime. ODIE arrives with results already in hand. At the Muskrat site in the Bakken Basin, a 12-megawatt gas-powered microgrid maintained by Energy Solutions, a partner of MNVR and a turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) power generation contractor, ODIE is already catching problems that traditional monitoring wasn't built to see.

AllClear Aerospace & Defense (AllClear) has signed a new multi-year exclusive agreement with CEF Industries (CEF). Under the agreement, AllClear will continue to exclusively distribute all CEF product lines globally. As a CEF partner for both distribution and repair, AllClear focuses on supporting military aerospace aftermarket requirements across the globe by listening to our customers and stocking high-demand products that ensure operator readiness.

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Cosette”), a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved EVOXAC® (cevimeline HCl) oral solution for the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in adults with Sjögren’s disease.

A new 'AI Visibility Gap' is emerging as AI rewrites how customers discover brands online, according to a new report from Cloudways, part of DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DOCN).

EdgeConneX®, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density digital infrastructure solutions, today announced a multi-year investment supporting two complementary Hello World initiatives to expand computer science and AI literacy for Ohio students. Recently launched, the initiatives have already reached approximately 10,000 students across 11 school districts. The investment comes as Ohio expands access to computer science through the state-established Computer Science Promise Program for students in grades 7-12.

Animotion Media Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Guangzhou Art-land Holding Company Limited, one of the world’s leading brand licensing and IP management companies, to develop the licensing and merchandising programme for The Fixies across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a global hospitality-focused technology provider, today announced that 8 of the 10 casino resorts named to the inaugural AAA Diamond Top 10 Casino Hotel List use the Agilysys connected ecosystem.

Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN) (“Intellicheck” or the “Company”), an industry-leading identity verification company delivering proprietary, on-demand digital and physical identity verification solutions, today announced a partnership with Agility Credit, an approved automotive credit bureau reseller, that will help automotive dealerships detect identity-related fraud and reduce risk through multi-layered identity prevention.

LogiVeo today announced that it is a Gold sponsor of SuiteWorld 2026, Oracle NetSuite’s largest celebration for customers and partners taking place October 25 - 28, 2026 at the Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Across four energy-packed days, the event will showcase NetSuite’s latest AI innovations, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities designed for attendees to exchange ideas, build relationships, and shape what’s next together.

Sectigo, a global leader in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), today announced that Cyber Defense Magazine has named Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM) as the Most Innovative Certificate Lifecycle Management in the 2026 Top InfoSec Innovator Awards.

Sensera Systems today announced SiteCloud 2.0, the latest evolution of SiteCloud, the company’s AI-driven software that gives project teams the power to collaborate and make informed, data-driven decisions at speed. It provides a new holistic project view and integrates geospatial awareness, alongside improved search and customizable dashboards. With SiteCloud 2.0, contractors can act on data in real time to proactively manage builds, reduce schedule risks, and keep projects on track.

SOAR AI, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR), formerly known as Volato Group, Inc. (“SOAR AI” or the “Company”), today provided a construction update on its AI compute campus in Chillicothe, Ohio. Low-voltage data hall transformers and cooling plant equipment are being installed this week, and the Company remains on schedule to place its first 4,096 AMD Instinct™ MI355X GPUs in service on December 31, 2026, with customer revenue expected to begin in January 2027.

Keepit, a global SaaS data protection provider, today announced it has won four categories at the Top Infosec Innovator 2026 awards, presented by Cyber Defense Magazine. Keepit was named winner in:

Citizen satisfaction with U.S. federal government services drops 2.6% to an American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) score of 68.6 (on a scale of 0 to 100), ending four consecutive years of improvement.

Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST), today introduced its ePM electrostatic particulate matter sensor, a real-time particulate matter monitoring solution designed to enable automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs to address increasingly stringent emissions monitoring requirements. Using high-accuracy electrostatic sensing, the ePM sensor is designed to detect particulate matter concentrations in diesel exhaust systems and support faster monitoring response for onboard diagnostics and emissions compliance applications.

SmartBear, helping teams build, test, and ship quality software at AI speed and scale, today announced new capabilities for BearQ, its agentic QA system, that move beyond standard test automation to continuously understand what needs testing and coordinate quality across the software delivery lifecycle.

Bionyra Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation biologics designed to unlock the potential of multi-targeted biology in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, today announced positive interim results from its ongoing Phase 1 first-in-human study of BYN-002 (TL-001), a long-acting anti-TL1A monoclonal antibody, that is in development to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other TL1A-driven diseases.

Minty, the fastest-growing AI shopping companion, today announced the appointment of Barbara Sinsley as its new Chief Legal and Privacy Officer. Sinsley will lead Minty’s legal and privacy strategy as the company expands its AI-powered shopping capabilities.

Finite State, a leader in product security and software supply chain risk management, today announced that it has been named a winner in the Connected Product Security category of Cyber Defense Magazine’s Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2026. The awards recognize cybersecurity companies and solutions advancing innovation and helping organizations address evolving security threats.

Cotribute, a digital growth platform for credit unions and banks, today announced business account opening results from credit unions running Corelation KeyStone. Three in four applicants who start an application complete it, 82% of applications that reach a final decision are approved, and automated rules handle 45% of all decision steps before staff review.

Variscite, a leading global System on Module (SoM) designer, developer, and manufacturer, and SecEdge, a leading provider of digital security for physical AI infrastructure, today announced the availability of hardware-anchored TPM 2.0 security functions in firmware across Variscite’s i.MX SoM portfolio.

Known for a career that has impacted millions through music, Marco Antonio Solís has connected with people across generations and around the world. Last month, that connection took on a deeply personal meaning when the award-winning Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer made his first visit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.

WSCAD, a global provider of electrical engineering software, has introduced ELECTRIX OS, an AI-native platform designed to fundamentally change how electrical systems are engineered.

Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in enterprise AI and data solutions, today announced the launch of Career Sites within the Broadbean by Veritone platform. Broadbean Career Sites is an intelligent talent platform that helps employers understand which recruitment channels, campaigns, and investments are driving successful hires.

Franklin Templeton announced today that LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc has declared distributions pursuant to their managed distribution policy for the next three months.

Apple® today announced new and expanded partnerships with American companies that are supplying critical materials and components for iPhone Duo® and iPhone 18 Pro.

Clutch® today launched new industry-specific AI capabilities built on Google Cloud’s Gemini for government services to support complex enterprise workflows.

FusionLayer Group, the control plane for AI-driven telecom-scale networks, today announced its membership in the Virtual Worlds Association (VWA). As AI factories, edge applications and emerging virtual environments place new demands on digital infrastructure, FusionLayer will contribute its expertise in intelligent connectivity, automation and network orchestration to the European Virtual Worlds ecosystem.

Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF), the leading AI and AR beauty and fashion tech provider, today announced a generative AI upgrade to its AI Glasses Virtual Try-On solution, led by the new Glasses Removal feature. Built on generative AI instead of the legacy frame-masking method used by earlier glasses removal tools, Glasses Removal rebuilds the face behind a shopper's own glasses in real time, so people who need glasses to see can keep them on and still get a clean, accurate try-on of every new frame. Glasses Removal is available now on e-commerce websites, mobile apps, and in-store kiosks through a single integration.

CSC earned standout recognition in the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2026 “Best Of” reader survey, securing a Hall of Fame distinction and top rankings in two categories:

LMP Capital and Income Fund Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: SCD) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the issuance of up to $45,000,000 of fixed-rate Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock (“MRPS”) by private placement. The MRPS issuance is expected to be priced in the fourth quarter of 2026. Net proceeds from the offering will be used to repay a portion of the Fund’s existing leverage and make new portfolio investments.

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s #1 AI CRM, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Braze (NASDAQ: BRZE), a leading customer engagement platform, for approximately $5.66 billion in enterprise value. Under the terms of the agreement, holders of Braze Class A common stock will receive $47.50 in cash per share.

Hadron Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: HDRN) ("Hadron" or the "Company"), a publicly traded developer of light-water micro-modular nuclear reactor technology, today announced that H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC ("H.C. Wainwright") has initiated equity research coverage of the Company. The initiation report, titled "Highlighting an Overlooked Nuclear Play Positioned to be a Regulatory Frontrunner," was published on October 19, 2026, by analysts Sameer Joshi and Amit Dayal. A copy of it can be obtained by contacting H.C. Wainwright directly.

ARIS, the pioneer in business process management whose powerful Enterprise Model has been the foundation for enterprise operations for more than three decades, today launched Process Context for Enterprise AI – to become the critical base layer for the agentic ecosystem, giving agents and applications the business understanding they need to deliver measurable new value.

IMIO, the pioneering manufacturer of a new generation of dependable agricultural biologicals, has raised $12 million to help farmers transform soil performance and protect profitability. The round was led by Sofinnova Partners with additional backing from Chipotle’s Cultivate Next venture fund, Starshot Capital, Grow Together Salinas, Earth Foundry and Serra Ventures. The investment will be used to support the development of the company’s new lab and biomanufacturing operations and headquarters in Chicago.