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GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc. (“GrabAGun” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PEW), an online retailer of firearms, ammunition and related accessories, today reported second quarter 2026 financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
By GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Nano One® Materials Corp. ("Nano One" or the "Company") (TSX: NANO) (OTCQB: NNOMF) (Frankfurt: LBMB), a process technology company specializing in lithium-ion battery cathode active materials, has produced LFP cathode active material (CAM) and in-house battery test cells using battery-quality lithium carbonate supplied by Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSXV: SLI) (NYSE American: SLI) from the pilot plant at its South West Arkansas Project (SWA Project).
By Nano One Materials Corp. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Zoetis Inc. today announced that Simparica Trio has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae (myiasis) in dogs and puppies. Larvae of Cochliomyia hominivorax, commonly called New World screwworm (NWS), feed on living tissues, such as open wounds, of animals including livestock, wildlife and pets, and can inflict damage, pain and even death if not treated.
By Zoetis Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
The global hospitality industry is on a tear, and the reasons run deeper than a post-pandemic rebound. Market research projects the sector will reach roughly $5.8 trillion by the end of 2026 and climb to $7.5 trillion by 2030, a steady 6.4% annual growth rate that shows no sign of slowing.
By Magellan Jets · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
The Board of Trustees of Barings Participation Investors (NYSE: MPV) (the "Trust") met on August 13, 2026, and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
By Barings LLC · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
The Board of Trustees of Barings Corporate Investors (NYSE: MCI) (the "Trust") met on August 13, 2026, and would like to report its preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
By Barings LLC · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Billington CyberSecurity:
By Billington CyberSecurity · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
DEVAL Solutions Inc, the technology affiliate of DEVAL LLC, today announced the launch of PHASE — the Project Housing Accountability & Standards Engine. PHASE is the first centralized compliance platform purpose-built to automate every component of a HUD Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) in one system.
By DEVAL Solutions, Inc · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
National law firm Gibbs Mura has filed a lawsuit alleging that AI chatbot platform Character.AI poses serious risks to children and teenagers. The Character.AI lawsuit complaint alleges that interactions with Character.AI chatbots can cause or contribute to severe injuries, including addiction, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and sexual exploitation. Gibbs Mura continues to investigate potential claims on behalf of families whose children have been harmed by Character.AI and other AI chatbot platforms.
By Gibbs Mura · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Saptalis Pharmaceuticals and Coformer AI today announced a strategic research partnership to develop next-generation pharmaceutical formulations that address some of the industry's most persistent challenges, including poor solubility, low bioavailability, and dose-limiting toxicity. The collaboration will initially focus on neurology and oncology programs where improved formulation performance may translate into better therapeutic outcomes.
By Saptalis Pharmaceuticals · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Pentair plc (“Pentair” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PNR) common stock between March 11, 2026 and July 14, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Pentair plc investors have until October 2, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
By Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
AIVITA Biomedical, Inc., a biotechnology company developing personalized vaccines for the prevention of infectious disease and treatment of cancer, today announced that it has been named a 2026 Prix Galien USA nominee in the “Best Startup” category.
By AIVITA Biomedical, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Centrum, the #1 doctor- and pharmacist-recommended multivitamin brand by Haleon, today announced the launch of Centrum Age Defy, its newest multivitamin line designed for adults ages 35+ looking to proactively support their health as they age.
By Centrum · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Pentair plc (“Pentair” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PNR) common stock between March 11, 2026 and July 14, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Pentair plc investors have until October 2, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
By Law Offices of Howard G. Smith · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Drew Morris has joined the firm as Executive Managing Director.
By Cushman & Wakefield · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Compliance Group extends three years of investment in agentic AI for regulated industries with purpose-built agents for life sciences quality, validation, and compliance teams.
By Compliance Group · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Onterris, Inc. (“Onterris” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ONT) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.
By The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Apple® today opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston. The center offers free training and educational sessions for small- and medium-sized businesses, giving them direct experience with state-of-the-art equipment, interactive labs, and tools they need to accelerate innovation. The AMC is located within the same Houston facility that builds and ships Apple’s advanced AI servers and will begin manufacturing Mac mini® this year.
By Apple Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
STOC Advisory, a national business advisory firm supporting clients across the investment lifecycle, today announced the opening of its Dallas office in Uptown, a market the firm has served since its founding in 2020.
By STOC Advisory · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Reliable Airlines is proud to be a part of the 14th Purple Eagle Program, the annual tradition by FedEx Corp. and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
By Reliable Airlines · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that Prodoscore, an employee productivity software company based in Irvine, California, grew its email open rates by 15% in a single year after switching to ZoomInfo for cleaner, more accurate data, according to the company.
By ZoomInfo · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Today, Matic, the only American-assembled home robot that earned Wired's first perfect 10/10 score in 17 years of testing, announced Matic Cues. This makes Matic the first home robot to understand over 70 spoken languages along with universal human body language and gestures. With Matic Cues, every family member, from children and grandparents to non-English speakers, can command their robot the same way they would ask another person for help, such as pointing to a mess on the floor and asking Matic to clean it by simply saying “Hey Matic, Clean this”, with no app required. All existing Matic owners will receive Matic Cues via an over-the-air software update, and the capability will be included on all new devices.
By Matic · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hocker Family Insurance based in Morgantown, Kentucky.
By Inszone Insurance Services · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced the promotion of Jeffrey Winter to Senior Vice President, Flight Operations, Inflight Experience and Technical Operations, where he will oversee three of the airline's largest operational organizations and join JetBlue's Senior Leadership Team.
By JetBlue · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that Kronologic, an Austin-based software company that automates scheduling to set revenue-generating meetings at scale, has seen a steady increase in opportunities and pipeline and an overall decrease in its sales cycle using ZoomInfo, according to the company.
By ZoomInfo · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and RJR Investments & Holdings Inc. today announced that Atlantic Suites Hotel has joined the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel, marking the first Hyatt affiliated hotel in Guyana. In 2028, the existing Atlantic Suites Hotel is expected to be integrated with a newly constructed adjoining tower to create Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana. The approximately $50 million development project will significantly expand the property’s accommodations and amenities and introduce a full-service Hyatt Regency experience to the market.
By Hyatt Hotels Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
AllPaid, a leading provider of digital payment solutions for government agencies, announced the appointment of Christina Sansonetti as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), marking the next phase of the company’s growth strategy following its 2025 acquisition by Theatre Capital.
By AllPaid · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that Alchemy Cloud, an enterprise software company based in San Francisco, grew its average clickthrough rate roughly five times across every market segment it targets, according to the company. It did so while cutting cost per click 24% across all campaigns.
By ZoomInfo · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Infinity (Infinity Artificial Intelligence Institute), an early-stage AI infrastructure research company building the software layer that makes any AI chip inference-ready, today announced a new case study that showcases tools for its autonomous research and tool building agent, Ignition, which generates, test and optimize the low-level compute kernels, compilers, profilers, debuggers and SDKs that determine how efficiently a chip runs AI models. Developed for a design partnership with d-Matrix for its SRAM-based inference accelerator Corsair, Infinity’s new AI product drastically reduces the time chip companies need before chips are ready for mass market adoption. Ignition is a concrete example of ongoing recursive self-improvement (RSI), as an AI system that builds and autonomously researches the training and inference layers for the next generation of AI systems.
By Infinity · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) between October 14, 2024 to May 4, 2026. Peabody Energy describes itself as a “leading producer of metallurgic and thermal coat.”
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced a grid monitoring solution on the AI-native Calix One™ platform. Extending platform capabilities to utility providers, the solution combines the newly launched GigaPro® GPR1011XH optical network terminal (ONT), AXOS®-powered E-Series access appliances, and network operations tools on a standards-based passive optical network (PON) architecture. Building on insights from utility industry leaders Conexon and Irby Utilities, Calix is expanding trusted partnerships with more than 100 electric cooperatives, municipalities, and utility providers through grid monitoring capabilities that enable secure, cost-effective management of critical grid assets over resilient, intelligent communications infrastructure.
By Calix, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). First Solar is a solar technology company.
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “aa-” (Superior) and the National Scale Rating (NSR) of “aaa.MX” (Exceptional) of Compañía de Seguros Generales Everest Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Everest Mexico) (Mexico City, Mexico).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, today announced financial results for its second quarter, ending June 30, 2026.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action on behalf of purchasers of Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRCB): (i) Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) in connection with Black Rock Coffee’s September, 2025 initial public offering (“IPO”); and/or (ii) securities between September 12, 2025 and May 12, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Black Rock Coffee owns and operates a chain of drive-through coffee bars.
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors about a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ: EMBC) between November 25, 2025 and May 4, 2026. Embecta describes itself as a “leading global medical device company focused on providing solutions to improve the health and well-being of people living with diabetes.”
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Boostify Financial Solutions announced today that it is expanding its workforce following its recognition as one of Orange County's Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year. The company is actively hiring professionals across multiple departments as it continues its rapid growth and investment in employee development.
By Boostify Financial Solutions · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results prior to the opening of the market on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The company will also host a conference call that same day beginning at 10:00 am ET to review its financial results.
By The Marzetti Company · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Bradley L. Radoff and Michael Torok, who collectively own approximately 7.7% of the outstanding shares of Seer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEER) (the “Company”), today issued the following open letter to the Company’s Board of Directors.
By On Behalf of The Radoff-JEC Group · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
H.B. Fuller Company (“H.B. Fuller”) (NYSE: FUL), the world’s largest pureplay adhesives company, today announced that shareholders of Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (“AMS”) (LSE:AMS) approved H.B. Fuller’s proposed acquisition of AMS at specially convened meetings of AMS shareholders held on August 12, 2026.
By H.B. Fuller Company · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Turkcell (NYSE:TKC) (BIST:TCELL):
By Turkcell · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Pave HER Way, the national nonprofit dedicated to backing women who are removing barriers and creating change for other women, today announced that applications will open Aug. 31 for its inaugural grant programs.
By Pave HER Way · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), one of the leading private airport operators in the world, today announced that it will report its Second Quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, August 18, before market opens. We remind all participants to connect through the telephone in order to ask questions.
By Corporación América Airports · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, recently hosted a ribbon cutting celebration for The Landing at Lemay, a 344-unit luxury multifamily community in Fort Collins.
By Thompson Thrift · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Way.com (Way), the nation's leading auto services platform, and the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) proudly announce the launch of Liberty Lane Roadside — a new, member-exclusive roadside assistance and auto benefits program purpose-built for AMAC's community of 2 million members across the United States.
By Way.com · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Physicians review hundreds of pages of laboratory results, imaging studies, genetics, specialist consultations, and medical records before they can understand a patient's complete clinical history. Synthesizing that information into meaningful clinical insights, identifying important patterns, and tracking changes over time requires significant clinical time and attention.
By n1.care · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
eMaxx today announced the launch of its new Commercial Property Program, powered by the eMaxx Reciprocal Insurance Exchange. The program is designed for commercial property owners who invest in their properties, maintain strong risk management practices, and meet defined standards for protection against hurricanes, wildfires, and other catastrophic events.
By eMaxx · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) that a class action has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between November 6, 2025 and May 6, 2026. See if you could be eligible to recover. Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or (212) 363-7500.
By Levi & Korsinsky, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) that a securities class action was filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between June 26, 2025 and June 24, 2026. Submit your information now. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or (212) 363-7500.
By Levi & Korsinsky, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Churchill Stateside Group, LLC ("CSG"), a real estate and renewable energy financial services company, is pleased to announce the closing of a $4,850,000 Forward Permanent Loan for Azalea Park Apartments, a 64-unit affordable housing community in Summerville, South Carolina. The financing, provided through Churchill Mortgage Investment LLC ("CMI"), follows CSG's earlier $10,600,000 construction loan, which supported the property's comprehensive rehabilitation and demonstrates the firm's ability to provide financing solutions throughout multiple phases of affordable housing development.
By Churchill Stateside Group, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Global wearable band shipments fell 2% year over year in 2Q26, but the headline decline masks a growing divide in consumer demand according to the latest estimates from Omdia. Smartwatch shipments grew 6% on the strength of advanced sports models, while new screenless basic bands gained momentum as consumers increasingly gravitated towards either minimalist devices or more sophisticated sports watches.
By Omdia · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) and Conservation International today announced that native ecosystem restoration is now underway across more than 20,000 hectares of Brazil's Cerrado biome, marking a significant acceleration of the firms' Latin American reforestation strategy. According to data recorded by the Brazilian Restoration and Reforestation Observatory, an independent platform that tracks and maps native vegetation recovery, this further cements the strategy’s position as the largest ever restoration effort in the region. Conservation International serves as Impact Adviser for social and environmental outcomes.
By BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Milliman, Inc., a leading global actuarial and consulting firm, today announced that Jim Fulton has been named Milliman’s next Chief Executive Officer. Fulton has served as Milliman’s Chief Financial Officer since 2015 and has been a leader driving the firm’s organic growth and M&A strategy.
By Milliman, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
ReNew Energy Global Plc (“ReNew”) (NASDAQ: RNW), one of the world’s leading decarbonisation solutions companies, announced a 25.6% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions from its FY 2021‑22 baseline, surpassing its FY 2025‑26 target of 23.5%. The Company also generated 24.7 billion units of clean electricity, equivalent to powering ~21.2 million households and avoiding ~20.8 million tCO₂e annually. These achievements, detailed in ReNew’s Third Annual Integrated Report, highlight measurable progress towards its SBTi‑validated Net Zero 2040 commitment.
By ReNew Energy Global Plc · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
NeuraLight, a leader in precision brain function biomarkers, today announced that its platform will be deployed as part of the Healthy Brain Ageing (HeBA) study, a landmark European initiative advancing how brain function is measured and tracked across the aging population. The collaboration deploys NeuraLight’s precision brain function biomarkers in a population-scale program built to detect the earliest changes in the brain, up to a decade before symptoms appear.
By NeuraLight · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP reminds purchasers of Replimune Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REPL) securities of a pending securities class action on behalf of shareholders who purchased between October 20, 2025 and April 10, 2026. See if you could be eligible to recover. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or (212) 363-7500.
By Levi & Korsinsky, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP tracks Wall Street analyst opinion on Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) following a securities class action filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between August 22, 2025 and May 20, 2026. Check if you might be eligible to recover your investment losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or (212) 363-7500.
By Levi & Korsinsky, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) that a class action has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between September 4, 2024 and October 30, 2025. Submit your information now. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or (212) 363-7500.
By Levi & Korsinsky, LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Electronic Arts Inc. today launched EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 27 worldwide on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, PC, mobile and, for the first time, Apple Arcade. It's Your League, and this year, every decision has more weight, every season feels more alive, and every moment on the field is more earned than ever before.
By Electronic Arts Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
SurGenTec®, a developer of surgical technologies for spine and orthopedic procedures, today announced that it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
By SurGenTec · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
BZI® (www.bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company nationally known for transformative innovations in its industries and highly rated performance, today announced it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for 2026. The coveted list of the country’s best entrepreneurial companies and based on revenue growth during the last three years, also included BZI as top ranking in its Utah region and vertical business segment: #1 in Cedar City; #49 in Utah and #118 in the construction industry.
By BZI · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of York Space Systems, Inc. (“York Space Systems” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YSS) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.
By Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Datavault AI, Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.
By Law Offices of Howard G. Smith · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Blend Labs, Inc. (NYSE: BLND), a leading digital origination platform for banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders, today announced measurable results from its integration with the Prove Pre-Fill® solution, which is helping financial institutions reduce friction and improve completion rates in digital account opening.
By Blend · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of The Chemours Company (“Chemours” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CC) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.
By Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues investigation on behalf of Suja Life, Inc. (“Suja” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SUJA) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.
By Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues investigation on behalf of Taboola.com Ltd. (“Taboola” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TBLA) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.
By Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Sandisk (Nasdaq: SNDK) today highlighted its long-term growth strategy and sustainable long-term financial model at its 2026 Investor Day, Sandisk In Focus. At the event, Sandisk outlined key areas of product and technology innovation and developments in its business model. A replay of the presentation will be available on Sandisk’s Investor Relations website.
By Sandisk · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Luma, a multimodal general intelligence platform, and Dumbstruck, a leader in emotion analytics, today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to define and build Creative Intelligence, a new category in advertising that applies AI and human response to the content itself. Together, the companies are giving advertisers the ability to turn audience insight directly into optimized, market-ready assets—transforming it from a one-time deliverable into a continuously improving system.
By Luma · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Shore Capital Partners (“Shore” or “Shore Capital”), a Chicago-based private equity firm with offices in Nashville, today announced that 24 Shore portfolio companies have been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, which recognizes the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States based on three-year revenue growth. This result continues a multi-year track record in which more than one-third of Shore’s portfolio companies have been ranked on Inc.’s annual list.
By Shore Capital Partners · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
Star Mountain Capital, LLC ("Star Mountain"), a rapidly growing, employee-owned investment firm with ~$5 billion in assets under management (“AUM”), announced the final close of Star Mountain CFO I ("CFO I"), a collateralized fund obligation providing insurance companies and institutional investors with investment grade-rated access to Star Mountain's direct lending strategy. Star Mountain partnered with Evercore on the transaction.
By Star Mountain Capital, LLC · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B+ (Good) from B (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to “bbb-” (Good) from “bb+” (Fair) of The California Casualty Indemnity Exchange (Palo Alto, CA) and its wholly owned subsidiaries: California Casualty General Insurance Company of Oregon (Portland, OR), California Casualty & Fire Insurance Company (Palo Alto, CA) and California Casualty Insurance Company (Portland, OR). All of these companies comprise California Casualty Group (California Casualty). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
PercAssist, Inc., a medical device company developing innovative technology for extravascular Biventricular Mechanical Circulatory Support to provide hemodynamic improvements for patients in cardiogenic shock (CS), today announced the first patient enrollment for the AVANXA Feasibility Study was successfully conducted in São Paulo, Brazil.
By PercAssist, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
On Tap Credit Union has officially launched its annual Back-to-School campaign, pairing financial incentives for young savers with the announcement of its regional student scholarship winners.
By On Tap Credit Union · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026
PeriShip, LLC, a leader in proactive, time-critical, last-minute shipping solutions for parcel packages, today shared its analysis of the trends shaping perishable and time-sensitive goods small parcel shipping in 2026. The report highlights how the industry has moved from reactive problem-solving to proactive, data-driven shipment management, as shippers respond to tariff volatility, tighter regulatory scrutiny, and surging e-commerce demand for temperature-sensitive goods.
By PeriShip · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2026