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Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today acknowledged two significant milestones in the creation of America’s first transcontinental railroad, which will eliminate time-consuming interchanges between railroads and strengthen the nation’s supply chain.

Underdog, the sports prediction market and fantasy sports pioneer, today announced a partnership with Birches Health, the national leader in specialized gambling disorder treatment, to continue expanding its responsible play resources and consumer protection measures.

With markets at record highs, Americans think the upward trajectory is unsustainable, according to the Q3 2026 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life).

VGS, the leading digital and agentic commerce infrastructure for global businesses, today announced it has surpassed 10 billion tokens stored, doubling the number in its vault over the last 12 months. The achievement marks a major inflection point in the company's growth trajectory, spurred in part by the momentum of agentic commerce.

Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. will release its third quarter 2026 earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

For the 16th consecutive year, NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) has been ranked as the #1 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Provider in the 2026 New York Law Journal “Best Of” survey.

Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) announces the return of everyone’s favorite fall celebration: UGG® Season. Rooted in the unmistakable feeling of fall, UGG® Season is a celebration of self-expression, connection and the moments that make the season feel uniquely yours. This fall, UGG® Season is inviting everyone to reconnect with the rituals, moments and experiences that make fall feel like fall. Beginning September 22, UGG® will bring the season to life across North America through immersive retail experiences, custom personalization, seasonal moments and community-driven activations designed to celebrate the feeling of fall.

Ericsson Federal Technologies Group (Ericsson Federal) is proud to welcome Patrick Gorman as its Chief Technology Officer. Gorman will help shape the company’s technology strategy and advance secure, mission-ready communications solutions for U.S. government customers.

Jest, the texting-powered app store, today announced it has crossed a $1 million gross billings run rate in three months since enabling in-app purchases on the platform. To capitalize on this explosive growth, Jest is launching Fund II, offering up to $1 million in funding for mobile games and entertainment apps leveraging texting as a primary distribution channel.

GRM Information Management, a leader in document storage and digitization, is seeing a significant increase in revenue attributable to a surge in demand for the storage of backup data tapes. This spike in demand for offsite storage space is due largely to the increase in large data sets created by the rise of AI. At all of its facilities across the US, GRM stores backup data tapes in special climate- and humidity-controlled vaults under ideal conditions for corporate clients.

Hiive today announced that it is rebranding as Clarity, reflecting the company's evolution from a marketplace for secondary transactions into a financial services platform powering the capital market for highly valued private companies.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Yet it can develop quietly for years, while the path to understanding and managing personal heart risk remains fragmented.

A new study released by the Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM) revealed that funds owned by Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) consistently outperform their non-AAPI peers – but remain underrepresented in capital and headcount. This is the fifth consecutive study from AAAIM and Bella Private Markets (BPM) exploring AAPI manager trends.

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for September 2026 measured 2.02%, up from 1.64% in August.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Fandango today announced that customers have contributed more than $5 million through Fandango's customer round-up since its initial launch in late January 2025. In July alone, customers contributed more than $500,000, the highest monthly amount raised since the campaign launched. This momentum comes as moviegoing reaches new heights, with record-breaking box office sales this summer helping drive increased customer participation.

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today announced the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet from the company’s Wichita, Kansas, manufacturing facility. The production milestone highlights the continued success of the world’s best-selling midsize business jet and recognizes the employees whose craftsmanship and dedication have helped make the Citation Latitude the trusted choice for operators around the world.

GoodVision AI Inc. (“GoodVision”), a developer of next-generation AI compute infrastructure purpose-built for inference, and Calisa Acquisition Corp. (“Calisa”) (Nasdaq: ALIS), today announced that they have entered into a Prepaid Forward Purchase Agreement (the “FPA”) with certain funds, accounts and other investment vehicles managed by Harraden Circle Investments, LLC (collectively, the “Purchaser”).

LightSource, an AI-native direct materials operating system designed for procurement professionals and their suppliers in enterprise companies, is now recognized as a validated provider in The Hackett Group’s Fall 2026 SolutionMap technology assessment. LightSource was evaluated as part of an assessment spanning 122 providers across 16 source-to-pay (S2P) categories.

Basin Industries, a growing U.S. manufacturer of custom material handling and industrial packaging solutions, today announced the appointment of James Fox as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development. Fox will lead the company’s mergers and acquisitions strategy, with a focus on expanding Basin Industries’ national footprint and partnering with established businesses that complement its growing platform.

Dedagroup, one of Italy's largest technology groups, is opening its new US headquarters in New York and appointing a dedicated leadership team for North America - marking the next phase of its investment in the US market for a group that today serves over 4,000 clients across more than 50 countries.

As pharmacy cost trends continue to rise and clinical evidence evolves, health insurers face a fundamental question on whether improvements in long-term morbidity and the potential for improved mortality outcomes ultimately justify significant investments in GLP-1 therapies, according to a new AM Best commentary.

CLARA Analytics (“CLARA”), the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for insurance claims optimization, today launched Agentic Intelligence, the industry’s first end-to-end AI workforce built for complex casualty and workers’ comp claims. Built into the CLARAty.ai platform, it puts a team of AI agents on every claim, from first notice of loss through resolution, while adjusters stay in control of every decision.

Resident, the culinary platform known for its chef-driven experiences across New York City, today announced a partnership with Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT), a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. The partnership grants Resident access to host private events across ESRT's portfolio of distinctive properties, most notably the Empire Lounge at the Empire State Building, the Rooftop at 1333 Broadway and the Townhall at 1400 Broadway.

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to C+ (Marginal) from B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “b-” (Marginal) from “bb+” (Fair) of Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company (Charleston, SC) and Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company (Salt Lake City, UT). Both companies are collectively referred to as A-CAP Group. Concurrently, AM Best has maintained the under review with negative implications status for these Credit Ratings (ratings).

Aprimo, a global leader in digital asset management and content operations solutions, today announced the launch of Content Portfolio Management (CPM), an AI-powered governance product that discovers content across an entire ecosystem, applies brand and compliance policies automatically, and prioritizes the most critical risks.

California Paints has announced its 2027 Color of the Year: Quiet Peace, a deep, moody blue that evokes tranquility and calm at a time when homeowners and consumers are seeking it out more than ever before.

More than seven years after the commercial fishing vessel F/V MISTRESS sank near Block Island, a Green Oceans-sponsored investigation has located and documented a wreck believed to be the missing vessel, along with apparent human remains, resting within just 50 feet of turbine #1.

The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), an ROI-led AI transformation firm, today announced the release of Fall 2026 SolutionMap and TechMatch℠ procurement technology assessments, spotlighting 122 procurement technology vendors.

Optimum today announces the planned deployment of its 100% fiber-to-the-home network in East Brunswick and South River, New Jersey, which will enable thousands of residents and businesses to enjoy the company’s fastest internet speeds, TV and phone services for the very first time. Optimum Mobile services have already launched to customers in both markets and remain widely available across the Optimum footprint.

Russell Westbrook and the Why Not? Foundation raised $912,500 Friday night at the Sixth Annual Why Not? Foundation Poker Night, held for the first time at Fontainebleau Las Vegas inside its members-only Poodle Room. Phil Ivey, DeAndre Jordan, Harrison Barnes, Princess Love, Michael Mizrachi, Bill Perkins and Alan Keating joined Russell Westbrook at the tables, where Russell played in the tournament to its final hand.

Accrual today launched Arc, an AI agent platform that lets accounting firms delegate complex, multi-step work across their existing systems. Practitioners give Arc an objective, approve its plan and receive the completed work for review, from Excel workbooks and client reports to analyses and workpapers.

OCP S.A. (“OCP” or the “Company”), a global leader in the fertilizer industry, will release its second quarter and first half 2026 results on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The results will be available to holders of the Company’s bonds, qualified institutional buyers, securities analysts and market makers on the OCP Intralinks portal from 10:00 a.m. EDT, 2:00 p.m. Morocco (GMT) and 3:00 p.m. London time (GMT+1).

Textio today launched two new features on Lavalier, an interview intelligence platform: AI Interviewer and Integrity Signals. These features give recruiting teams the ability to screen more candidates and detect fraud earlier in the process.

Apptegy, the K-12 communications platform used by more than 5,250 school districts, today announced Content Pro, a new offering built on the foundation of the popular Brand Pro platform. Brand Pro is best known for giving districts a web and newsletter presence that feels unmistakably their own — from their colors and voice to the story they tell. Content Pro keeps that foundation and puts AI to work on top of it: AI Page Builder turns existing documents into web-ready pages, and Content Creator (coming early 2027) — an AI assistant that can build effective multi-channel content from a single prompt. Together, they make content easier to create and help it actually reach everyone — creating a better experience for the whole community a district serves.

Caring Men Global, a nonprofit supporting male caregivers of cancer patients, today announced the launch and fall program expansion of its Strong Caregivers, Stronger Survivors initiative. The free online program assists male caregivers as loved ones transition from active treatment to long-term survivorship at home.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and OpenEvidence today announced a collaboration that brings evidence-based artificial intelligence directly into clinicians’ everyday workflows, giving UTMB physicians and other clinical users secure access to cited medical evidence from within the electronic health record.

Accuris, a global provider of engineering and supply chain intelligence, today unveiled a completely reengineered Supply Chain Intelligence platform that turns component risk into prioritized, explainable and defensible action.

Genworth today announced a Family Caregiver Benefit that will give eligible long-term care insurance policyholders in certain states the option to use their benefits for qualified care provided by family members, offering greater flexibility in how they use their coverage. The new benefit reflects the growing role family caregivers play in supporting older adults and is part of Genworth's broader effort to modernize how long-term care benefits meet the needs of families today.

Sagepoint Logistics ("Sagepoint"), a sustainable freight carrier specializing in dedicated truckload transportation, today announced the addition of 60 heavy-duty Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) trucks powered by the Cummins X15N™ engine, doubling its low-carbon fleet to 120 vehicles. The expansion reflects growing shipper demand for sustainable, cost-predictable transportation and reinforces Sagepoint’s position as the Midwest’s leading RNG-powered dedicated carrier.

Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. ET. The Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET that day. The call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at https://investor.insteel.com, where it will also be archived for replay.

Twelve firm partners with Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC (SBSB) have been selected to the 2027 edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, one of the company’s flagship legal ratings guides.

Tokenomicon FinOps X -- Kion, the leading FinOps platform for automated governance, has announced expanded involvement in community organizations helping to shape the future of FinOps and the economics of AI. Kion is now a FinOps Foundation Premier Member, with representation from CEO Brian Wilson on the Foundation’s Governing Board. The company is also a Founding Member of the recently introduced Tokenomics Foundation. Within the Tokenomics Foundation, Product Leaders Tatum Tummins and Tara Urso are members of the “Definitions, Personas and Frameworks” and “Consumption” Working Groups.

Behavox, the AI-native controls platform for global banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and commodity firms, today announced that Rich Ziegenbalg has joined the company as Executive Advisor. Rich brings more than 30 years of global surveillance leadership to the role, most recently as Global Head of e-Communications Surveillance at Macquarie Group.

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in passkey, password, and secrets management, today announced that the Bitwarden Cryptographic Module has earned Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3 validation through the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP). The achievement advances broader Bitwarden efforts to serve government agencies, contractors, partners, and regulated organizations with demanding security and compliance requirements.

Origami Risk, the industry-leading risk, safety and insurance Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2026 report. This marks the second consecutive year Origami Risk has been named a Leader.

DeVry University has been named a 2026 Top Workplace for Remote Work by Energage, recognizing the university’s commitment to fostering a connected and supportive culture across its workforce.

Beats today unveils Beats 360, an all-new flagship over-ear headphone that introduces the brand's most personal listening experience yet. For the first time from Beats, interchangeable ear cushions and headband cushions let users customize their headphones with different colors and cushion types to match their style, activity, or mood.1

Serenity Mental Health Centers, a national outpatient mental health clinic network, today announced that co-founders and chief executives Ben and Tricia Pease have been named 2026 Salt Lake City Titan 100 honorees. The annual program recognizes the region’s top 100 C-level executives based on exceptional leadership, vision and passion.

Voxela, Inc., whose vision AI drafts the reports that follow an incident in long-term care facilities, has closed a Series A round led by Tokyo-based Delight Ventures. Total funding since the company's founding now stands at about $13.2 million.

Vishal Garg, founder and former CEO of Better Home & Finance Corporation (“Better” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BETR) and a significant shareholder in the Company, today criticized the Company’s recent statements and actions related to the Garg Group’s consent solicitation to remove five sitting directors, including interim CEO Daniel Lewis, Harit Talwar, Arnaud Massenet, Bhaskar Menon and Prabhu Narasimhan from the Board of Directors (the “Board”).

MVP Robotics demonstrated heavy-payload autonomous ground operations with its M2P Heavy during the Autonomous Ground Vehicles Prize Challenge, a wildfire-focused field evaluation at the Beasley Knob Off-Highway Vehicle Trail in Georgia’s Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.

Moov Financial, Inc. (Moov®) today announced Moov Money, a real-time1 person-to-person payment (P2P) solution built with Visa and Mastercard. Moov Money enables consumers to send and receive money through their existing digital banking experience using only an eligible debit card and a trusted mobile phone connection.

Lark Electric today announced the launch of Lark Service, a dedicated commercial, industrial and residential electrical service division led by Terry Cooney, who spent more than two decades building and managing the service department at May Electric.

Calvin Klein, Inc., part of PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH], today introduces the new Perfectly Fit Custom Lift bra, an evolution of the brand's signature everyday bra with tailored padding for a personalized feel and lightweight, nearly invisible support. To mark the launch, the brand unveils its Fall 2026 underwear campaign starring award-winning actor, director and performer Teyana Taylor, whose dynamic movement brings the bra’s innovations to life through a sensual Calvin Klein lens.

Entrust, a global leader in identity-centric security solutions, today announced its partnership with The Cyber Helpline, an award-winning nonprofit organization providing free, expert support to victims of cybercrime, digital fraud, and online harm.

Quaise Energy, a leading developer of utility-scale superhot geothermal energy, today announced that it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for up to $25 million in funding under the Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation funding opportunity. The support brings the U.S. closer to commercializing superhot Enhanced Geothermal Systems — technology that could unlock firm, clean power from hot rock beneath virtually any geography in the country.

Align, the premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions and Managed IT services, announced that Vinod Paul, President of Align Managed Services, has been appointed Chair of the Hedge Fund Association's Cybersecurity Committee.

Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) announced that new data from its oncology pipeline and portfolio will be presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, taking place October 23-27, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Key data will include a late-breaking abstract on arcotatug tavatecan (TAK-921; Innovent R&D code: IBI343*) and two presentations on TAK-928 (Innovent R&D code: IBI363*). Clinical and real-world analyses of ALUNBRIG® (brigatinib) and FRUZAQLA® (fruquintinib) will also be shared at the congress.

The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (PSSCRA) announced the opening of applications for the 2027 Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize. The grant of $250,000 per year for three years is awarded annually to empower researchers to pursue novel, high-risk/high-reward cancer research at a stage when traditional funding is lacking.

x2VOL today launched impactIQ, an AI-powered analysis solution turning student experiences into meaningful insights about growth, development, and the impact of their work-based learning and community service experiences outside the classroom. By analyzing experiences and reflections from a student’s entire x2VOL history, impactIQ helps educators understand how students are growing socially, emotionally, and professionally. impactIQ summarizes the impact of experiential learning on students, identifying and highlighting patterns in students’ interests, emotional development, skill development, and accomplishments.

Pricefx, a global leader in pricing intelligence for B2B enterprises, today announced Accelerate 2026, taking place October 13-15 at the Denver Marriott Tech Center. The annual event will bring together more than 300 pricing, revenue and commercial leaders to explore how companies are putting AI, pricing agents and modern pricing strategies to work to protect margins, make faster decisions and drive profitable growth.

Confido, the platform that unifies finance, accounting, sales, and operations across the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) commercial cycle, today announced a $55 million Series B led by Insight Partners. The round drew participation from Trenches Capital, Watchfire, and Barrel Ventures, along with returning investors Footwork and Y Combinator, both of which have now backed Confido for a third consecutive round.

Aratas America LLC (formerly OMRON Electronic Components), a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced electronic technologies, will showcase its latest gaming technologies and cabinet concepts at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E), taking place 9/28 - 10/1 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

GREATER THAN, the functional hydration brand made with coconut water and real fruit juice, is expanding its national retail presence with distribution at H-E-B, including refrigerated cold-box placement, as well as Jewel-Osco, Fresh Thyme Market, Rouses Markets, Foodtown, D’Agostino & Gristedes, Tops Friendly Markets, Earth Fare and a growing network of independent retailers.

Ordr, the commerce intelligence layer for live experiences, today announced the appointment of Garret Reed as Executive Vice President of Client Success. Reed will own the client experience across the Ordr platform, from onboarding and implementation through long-term account growth.

Red Spruce Capital, a privately held Registered Investment Advisor, announced today the firm’s sponsorship of the 2nd annual Drexel Economic Forum in partnership with the School of Economics at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at Drexel’s Philadelphia campus.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Wix.com Ltd. (“Wix” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:WIX) and reminds investors of the September 22, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

InvestCloud, a global leader in wealth technology, today shared milestone achievements and continued momentum since launching its new strategic direction on October 1, 2024. In just under two years, the company has advanced a program of focused investment, commitment to client excellence, and delivering innovative wealth solutions that are smarter, connected, and scalable.

Owl Labs, the first company to build AI-powered, 360-degree video conferencing solutions for hybrid organizations, today released its tenth annual State of Hybrid Work Report. Owl Labs surveyed 2,000 full-time knowledge workers in the United States to understand the latest trends and perspectives around remote, hybrid, and in-office work. The report finds that time has become the real office currency. As AI increases expectations for what employees produce, employees are now working through their weekends and betting that a younger generation of leaders will rewrite the rules for flexibility.

Parnell today announced the appointment of Sharon Holt as Vice President of U.S. Pet Care, strengthening the company's leadership team as it continues to expand its companion animal portfolio and commitment to veterinary customers.

SunOpta, a Refresco company that delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths and better-for-you snacks, today announced the opening of a newly expanded production line for beverages at its Midlothian, Texas facility to meet increased customer demand.

MGT, the leading AI-native neo-insurer modernizing P&C commercial insurance for small businesses and their agents, today announced its expansion to California, bringing its property and casualty insurance products to one of the country’s largest and most underserved small-business markets.

Vizient® today announced three expert-led solutions designed to help health systems address performance gaps across the supply chain lifecycle: Agentic Sourcing, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Price Assurance, and Clinically Integrated Supply Chain. The solutions will be previewed during the Vizient Connections Summit this week in Las Vegas.

Relatient, the leading patient scheduling platform, has expanded its self-scheduling and call center scheduling tools to uniquely serve the needs of behavioral health providers.

Green Cay Life Plan Village, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, has begun construction of The Winsberg at Green Cay. The $380 million continuing care retirement community (CCRC) spans 15-acres, the only fully approved site remaining for development of this type in Palm Beach County, and the first new CCRC here since 2016.