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KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 13 classes of mortgage-backed notes from OBX 2026-NQM13 Trust, a $1.0 billion non-prime RMBS transaction. The underlying collateral, comprising 1,623 residential mortgages, with fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) making up 94.6% and 5.4% of the pool, respectively. A majority of the loans are either classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM; 40.1%) or exempt (45.1%) from the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule due to being originated for non-consumer loan purposes. There were no originators comprising over 10% of the pool.

ibi, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, today announced that it has placed as an Overall Leader in Customer Experience and Vendor Credibility in Business Intelligence (BI) in the 2026 Industry Excellence Awards by Dresner Advisory Services.

Main Management will launch the Main Active Rotation ETF (SECA) on the Cboe BZX Exchange on September 18, 2026. The Fund is the firm’s fifth ETF and its first brought to market through a Section 351 exchange – a structure that lets investors contribute appreciated securities into the Fund on a tax-deferred basis. The launch is led by the firm’s Private Client & Institutional group, which manages portfolios directly for institutions, foundations, and private clients.

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ: XTIA) resulting from allegations that XTI Aerospace may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) will present at the 2026 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 2:15 PM EDT. A link to the broadcast will be provided through the Investors section of Church & Dwight’s website.

With nearly 30% of all online orders now placed through the Dickey's mobile app, Dickey's Barbecue Pit is giving guests another reason to tap in. The world's largest barbecue concept announced today the launch of three new interactive mobile games exclusively for Big Yellow Cup Rewards members, allowing fans to earn loyalty points simply by playing, engaging and making every visit to the Dickey's app even more rewarding.

3E, a global leader in AI-driven product compliance solutions, today announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its artificial intelligence management system (AIMS) following an independent audit by Prescient Security.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bb” (Fair) of Jubilee General Insurance Company Limited (Jubilee) (Pakistan). The outlook of FSR is stable while the outlook of the Long-Term ICR is positive.

Leon Stok, vice president of Electronic Design Automation at IBM, has been reelected as board chair of the Silicon Integration Initiative for 2026-2027.

The Board of Directors of MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE), today approved a 7.0% increase in the company’s regular quarterly dividend to $0.5083 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 1, 2026. The increase raises MGE Energy’s annualized dividend rate to $2.0332 per share and marks the company’s 51st consecutive year of dividend increases.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) between December 10, 2025 and May 27, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Photronics is a global manufacturer of photomasks.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of OneNexus Oklahoma Captive Corp. (OneNexus) (Oklahoma City, OK). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Segal Trials today announced its participation in the Phase 2 ZEPHYR clinical trial evaluating MapLight Therapeutics’ investigational muscarinic receptor-targeted therapy, ML-007C-MA, for the treatment of adults experiencing an acute exacerbation of schizophrenia.

HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced it was named a Leader for the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ and recognized in the Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Storage Platforms (ESP).

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2623, Lloyd’s Syndicate 623, Lloyd’s Syndicate 3623 and Lloyd’s Syndicate 3622 (Syndicates) (United Kingdom), which are managed by Beazley Furlonge Limited (Beazley). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Intero Real Estate Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., is pleased to announce the recognition of eight individual agents and teams who made the 2026 Leading 100 List.

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

Gateway Fiber, a leading fiber-optic internet provider delivering high-speed connectivity across the Midwest and Northeast, today announced the appointment of David Curran as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa+” (Superior) of the main subsidiaries of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) (headquartered in New York, NY) [NYSE: TRV], collectively known as Travelers Group (Travelers). In addition, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa+” (Superior) of Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (TCSA) (Hartford, CT). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of First Floridian Auto and Home Insurance Company (First Floridian) (Tampa, FL).

CloudWalk is a technology company building AGI and ASI. It makes its money in payments and credit. This week, Pierre, its consumer financial agent, is on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana and the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation are committing $116,500 to support relief and recovery efforts following severe storms and considerable flooding that impacted communities across Central, East Central and Northwest Indiana.

Small business buyers, sellers, and intermediaries reported a significant rebound in market confidence during the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest Member Confidence Survey released by DealStream. Following a year-high peak in negative sentiment in Q2, economic sentiment improved markedly, with respondents describing current economic conditions as "bad" dropping 12.3 percentage points to 28.8%.

CharmHealth, a leader in healthcare technology solutions for providers, today announced Ria, CharmHealth’s AI solutions advisor designed to help prospective buyers evaluate software with speed and directness. By walking visitors through everything from pricing to billing and setup based on the questions she is asked, Ria makes it simple to evaluate CharmHealth’s entire product suite on their own schedule. This is part of an industrywide trend making the discovery and purchase decision easier on providers.

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that Demodesk, a Munich-based sales meeting and coaching software company, has cut the time its sales development reps spend on daily prospect research from two to three hours to 10 to 15 minutes, according to the company.

Roughly seven out of every ten dollars invested in EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: EYPT) common stock was wiped out when shares fell nearly 67% following the Company's disclosure that DURAVYU missed the prespecified primary endpoint in the Phase 3 LUGANO wet AMD trial. If you held EYPT shares through that decline, you are encouraged to have your EYPT losses reviewed now. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

Bilt, the membership for where you live and the hospitality platform powering the residential ecosystem around it, today announced a new partnership with Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, further expanding luxury mobility options in the Bilt ecosystem. Starting today, Bilt Members can book across Blacklane’s global network through the Bilt Concierge or Bilt Travel Portal, earning or using Bilt Points on each journey, and unlocking an annual credit based on their elite status.

Jan Mitsuko Cash has received the Best Translation award at the 2026 American Manga Awards for her translation of MAGICA, published in English in North America by Kodama Tales Inc. (“Kodama”).

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (“Cliffs”) today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has established a framework for Cliffs to finalize negotiations and implementation plans for its Middletown Works investment, rescoping the previously awarded $500 million DOE grant. The optimization project represents a $1 billion total investment in Middletown Works, with funding shared equally between Cleveland-Cliffs and the DOE. The investment is expected to be deployed over the next four years as the Company executes on these improvements while maintaining uninterrupted steel production.

Starcloud, the company pioneering data centers in space, today announced a $250 million Series A extension funding round at a $2.3 billion post-money valuation. The round was led by Manhattan West, with participation from existing investors Benchmark, EQT, Soma, NFX, 776, and others, alongside new investors NVIDIA, Cisco Investments, Cedar Capital, Goanna Capital, Standard Capital, and others. The funding brings Starcloud's total capital raised to $450 million since its founding in 2024.

Walmart celebrated the opening of its 100th company-owned and operated electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging site at the Walmart Supercenter located at 16218 Jackson Creek Parkway in Monument, CO.

AArete, a leading global management and technology consulting firm, was recently named among Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2026. The firm was recognized for its experience and expertise in the categories of Digital Transformation, Data Analytics & Big Data and Healthcare & Life Sciences.

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that BlueWhale Research, a B2B lead generation firm serving technology companies, delivers more than 45,000 leads a month with a lead rejection rate of less than 1 percent over the past five years, according to the company. The industry standard for third-party lead generation programs runs between 15 and 20 percent.

The nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd selected Bailey Davis and Matthew Moran as the winners of the Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship. Each winner will receive a $2,500 scholarship paid directly to the financial aid accounts at their universities. Applicants were asked to submit a written or video essay about how cancer has impacted their lives.

UBS Investment Bank today announced the coupon payment for the ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B (NYSE Arca: “AMUB”), traded on the NYSE Arca.

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B- (Fair) from C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bb-” (Fair) from “b” (Marginal) of Millî Reasürans Türk Anonim Şirketi (Milli Re) (Türkiye). The outlook of the FSR has been revised to positive from stable while the outlook of the Long-Term ICR is positive.

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the iconic restaurant brand that revolutionized pizza with its California-inspired creativity, today announced a partnership with T-ROC Global, a leading provider of technology-enabled retail solutions, to dramatically expand access to CPK through a new generation of automated retail experiences.

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC has announced that Grant Thornton Australia has completed a transaction to join its multinational platform of nearly 20 aligned firms across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.

KBRA releases its quarterly report highlighting our Chief Strategist Van Hesser’s view on key economic indicators, as well as what he identifies as the most influential factors driving credit markets in the upcoming quarter. The report also examines credit market valuations in the context of current and future market conditions.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD) common stock between February 10, 2025 and May 14, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Aardvark investors have until October 13, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

SharkNinja Inc. (NYSE: SN), a global product design and technology company, is launching four Ninja® SLUSHi® Twist x Practical Magic 2 colorways in custom packaging to celebrate the film's September 10, 2026, release in theaters. In the sequel, the original Ninja SLUSHi helps the Owens sisters reinvent their legendary "Midnight Margaritas." To celebrate the partnership, Ninja is bringing that moment beyond the screen, reimagining the iconic scene and giving fans a new way to experience the magic at home with the exclusive SLUSHi Twist collection.

Scholar Rock (NASDAQ: SRRK), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare, severe, and debilitating neuromuscular diseases by applying its world-leading platform in myostatin biology, today announced it has successfully removed Catalent Indiana LLC (part of Novo Nordisk) as a commercial fill-finish facility from its apitegromab Biologics License Application (BLA) for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in the U.S., under guidance from FDA. FDA review of the BLA is progressing well with the Company’s alternate fill-finish facility, and Scholar Rock continues to expect an FDA approval decision by the September 30, 2026 Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date.

Yatra Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: YTRA) (“Yatra” or the “Company”), India’s leading corporate travel services provider and one of India’s leading online travel companies, today confirmed that Magna Holdings Ltd. (“Magna”) has commenced an unsolicited tender offer to purchase up to 20,000,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, representing approximately 31% of the Company’s outstanding shares on an as-converted basis, at a price of $1.10 per share in cash, less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest. The offer is scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on September 17, 2026, unless extended, and is subject to proration.

CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, analytics, and 3D digital twin technology in the property markets, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Zonda, a leading provider of new home construction data, homebuilder software and residential real estate marketplaces, for $800 million in cash.

Banuba, a leader in augmented reality technology, today announced significant improvements to its AI-powered skin smoothing algorithms and virtual makeup capabilities as parts of Face AR SDK. The latest updates are designed to help companies raise the camera enablement rate while addressing camera anxiety for the end users.

Shared living often means shared tensions, and in the court of roommate living, leaving an empty toilet paper roll may be the ultimate offense. Yet every day, unsuspecting roommates walk into the bathroom only to discover they've been left stranded. That’s where the drama begins. Charmin’s Roommate Trials is here to help roommates get their sh*t together with the Forever Roll, because the one thing everyone shares should never run out.

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

BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) today announced plans for a new club location in Tyler, Texas. The club builds on the company’s successful debut in the Dallas-Fort Worth area earlier this year.

Core Development Group, a leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of complex energy projects, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The prestigious annual ranking honors businesses that demonstrate remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy.

The Board of Directors of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.22 per share on FedEx Corp. common stock, in line with the company’s continued focus on delivering stockholder value. The dividend is payable October 1, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 14, 2026.

PSQ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PSQH) ("PublicSquare" or the "Company"), a payments and financial infrastructure company, today announced that PSQ Payments is integrating/partnering as a payments processing option for the nearly 150 lenders within LendSuite Software's ecosystem. Any lender operating on LendSuite's platforms, which include Infinity Software, Tekambi, and EPIC Loan Systems, will be able to select PSQ Payments for card, ACH, RTP, and FedNow, and Push to Card processing directly within the loan management systems they already use to run their businesses.

Klarna, the everyday finance network, today announced its participation in the following investor conference in September.

The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Paradium.AI (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “Paradium.AI”), the technology, brand, data and IP company home to many of the nation's most recognizable brands, including Parade, TheStreet, Men’s Journal, Athlon Sports, ShopHQ and the Adventure Sports Network (including Surfer, Powder, Bike Magazine and more), today announced its intent to change its legal name and stock ticker symbol by August 31, 2026.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) will participate in the 2026 Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. On that day at approximately 9:45 a.m. ET, Yanela Frias, CFO, will participate in an analyst-led fireside chat.

AmeriHealth Caritas announced today a strategic investment in Deon Health, a Michigan-based specialty managed care organization built specifically to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Fifth Third Bancorp (NYSE: FITB) today announced the commencement of its offer to exchange (the “Registered Exchange Offer”) any and all of its outstanding unregistered senior notes (the “Restricted Notes”) previously issued pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for an equal principal amount of new notes registered under the Securities Act (the “Registered Notes”), as set forth below.

Sky Harbour Group Corporation (NYSE: SKYH, SKYH WS) (“SHG” or the “Company”), an aviation infrastructure company building the first nationwide network of Home Base Operator (“HBO”) campuses for business aircraft, announced its calendar of investor conferences for the next two months, the filing of its monthly construction reports and a $10 million increase of its recent registered direct common stock placement with an additional strategic investor.

Alliant Insurance Services has hired Rick George as First Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, George will work with employers nationwide to develop employee benefits strategies that improve the employee experience, strengthen workplace culture, and manage long-term healthcare costs.

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH) (“the Company”) today announced it will participate in the following investor conference:

Lōkahi Therapeutics™, a subsidiary of Glucotrack, Inc. (Nasdaq: GCTK), today announced the continued participation of the University of Georgia’s Student Industry Fellows Program in the ai² Futures Lab™. The renewed collaboration expands Lōkahi’s growing nationwide network of academic institutions contributing to the identification and evaluation of underdeveloped, overlooked, or strategically deprioritized therapeutic assets. The program functions as a capital-efficient component of Lōkahi’s asset origination and evaluation process while providing students with direct experience addressing real-world biopharmaceutical business challenges.

Gossamer Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOSS) (the “Company” or “Gossamer”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of seralutinib for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain new and existing institutional investors for a private placement financing expected to provide aggregate gross proceeds of up to approximately $250 million, before deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses. The private placement consists of an initial closing, a committed second closing contingent upon FDA acceptance of the seralutinib new drug application (NDA) in PAH (the NDA Acceptance Milestone) and warrants exercisable upon FDA approval of seralutinib in PAH (the FDA Approval Milestone). The financing follows the Company’s recent reacquisition of worldwide rights to seralutinib and is in advance of the planned NDA submission in September 2026.

The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against The Simply Good Foods Company (“Simply Good Foods” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: SMPL) violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Overtime, the developer of a voice-first AI platform for billing, collections, and debt recovery, announced today a partnership with Columbus-based performance venture OH.io for go-to-market acceleration. Through the partnership, Overtime will join the OH.io portfolio and receive a dedicated pod of go-to-market specialists to support Overtime's top-of-funnel demand engine, including a dedicated inside-sales pod and account-based marketing program aimed at generating qualified meetings with prospective customers.

Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: DCBO; TSX: DCBO) (“Docebo” or the “Company”), the Enterprise Platform for the AI-era workforce, unifying skills intelligence, learning, and knowledge in one closed loop, announced today the amendment of the terms of its previously announced substantial issuer bid (the “Offer”) under which the Company has offered to repurchase from its shareholders (“Shareholders”) for cancellation up to US$70,000,000 of its outstanding common shares (“Common Shares”).

Ubiquiti Inc. (NYSE: UI) ("Ubiquiti" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026, ended June 30, 2026.

Qnity Electronics, Inc. (“Qnity”) (NYSE: Q), a premier technology solutions leader across the semiconductor value chain, today announced that it has appointed Ken Rizvi, a seasoned semiconductor finance executive, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1. Michael Goss, who has been serving as interim Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of Qnity’s Vice President, Finance and Controllership, at that time.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the appointment of Stephen ("Steve") B. Bratspies, former Chief Executive Officer of HanesBrands, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective August 26, 2026.

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for August 2026 measured 1.64%, up from 1.35% in July.

Charlesbank Capital Partners, a leading middle-market private investment firm, has announced a leadership transition designed to support the firm's further growth and continuity for the firm's investors, portfolio companies and employees.

LiveWire (NYSE: LVWR), a leader in the electric two-wheel industry, today announced the arrival of the first production S4 Honcho™ Trail motorcycles in the United States, marking the beginning of the company’s first mini-moto platform rollout across its U.S. dealer network.

The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. (“Aardvark” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: AARD) violations of the federal securities laws.

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that net income for the fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2026 was $44.4 million, or $0.88 per share ($0.87 per share on a diluted basis).

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 1, 2026.

Trustar Bank, the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of Trustar Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQX: TRSB), today announced the signing of a purchase and assumption agreement (the “Agreement”), under which Trustar Bank will acquire Forbright Bank’s branches in Potomac and North Bethesda, Maryland, as well as Forbright Bank’s customer service hub in McLean, Virginia (the “Transaction”).

As fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) prices rose 26% globally between 2021 and 2025, consumers have become more deliberate about where they save and where they spend. NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) has released new findings showing that private label is no longer viewed simply as a lower-cost substitute, but as a credible competitor across value, mainstream, and premium segments.

Forbright Bank (“Forbright”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Washington, D.C.-area legacy branches and associated deposits to Trustar Bank. The transaction will include branches in Potomac and North Bethesda, Maryland, a customer service hub in McLean, Virginia, and approximately $750 million in local deposits for a deposit premium of approximately $19 million. No deposits associated with Forbright's national lending or national digital deposit strategies are included in the transaction. Forbright anticipates the sale will close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, and expects the transaction to be accretive to 2027 earnings.