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Star One Credit Union Appoints Ryan Barringer as Executive Vice President of Operations
Star One Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution based in Sunnyvale with locations throughout the South Bay area, more than 130,000 members, and assets exceeding $9.3 billion, today announced Ryan Barringer as its executive vice president of operations.
By Star One Credit Union · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
KBRA Assigns Rating to Ripple Prime CIV US BD HoldCo LLC
KBRA assigns issuer ratings of BBB to Ripple Prime CIV US BD HoldCo LLC, the intermediate holding company, and Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC (“Ripple Prime US” or “the firm”), its primary operating subsidiary. The firm is an SEC-registered broker-dealer, CFTC-registered futures commission merchant (FCM), a member of FINRA and SIPC, a clearing member of CME Group exchanges, and a member of the FICC Government Securities Division.
By Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Guide Dogs for the Blind Launches Advocacy Month in April to Celebrate Progress Made in Disability Rights
Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) has designated April as its inaugural Advocacy Month, a time to celebrate progress in disability rights, educate the public, and activate its community. GDB has designed a series of events to create a more inclusive world by removing obstacles and teaching people about laws that make the world more accessible to everyone.
By Guide Dogs for the Blind · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Papa Johns Launches “Pizza Miles,” Reimbursing Customers for Gas When They Drive for Carryout
Papa Johns is turning a routine drive into a reason to celebrate with Pizza Miles, a limited‑time Papa Rewards® promotion that gives customers Papa Dough back when they choose carryout. Whether it’s a quick run for a pizza or a Friday night dinner mission, Pizza Miles transforms the drive into instant value for loyalty members.
Andersen Consulting Adds Multiplica
Andersen Consulting enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Multiplica, a digital consulting firm that helps organizations design, build, and scale impactful digital experiences.
By Andersen Consulting · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Nacha Welcomes 20 New Payments Innovation Alliance Members in First Quarter of 2026
Nacha today announced 20 organizations have joined the Payments Innovation Alliance during the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant expansion of the cross‑industry network that collaborates on innovation, education and operational improvements across the payments ecosystem.
By Nacha · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Infinitum Wins 2026 SEAL Business Sustainability Award
Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, today announced it has won the Innovation Award from the 2026 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards program, which recognizes game-changing innovations for a more sustainable future.
By Infinitum · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Pyth Network Enables Launch of Traditional Asset Markets on Polymarket
Pyth Network ("Pyth"), a leading provider of institutional market data, today announced that Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, has integrated Pyth as the resolution source for a new suite of traditional asset markets. The collaboration launches with daily up/down and daily close markets for major equity indices, commodities including Gold, Silver, WTI crude, and natural gas, as well as more than one dozen single-name U.S. equities including TSLA, COIN, PLTR, NVDA, and AAPL, with resolutions powered by Pyth price data.
By Pyth Network · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Sundial Media & Technology Group Appoints Amanda Butler as First Chief Marketing Officer
Sundial Media & Technology Group (SMTG), a human connections platform and the parent company of iconic brands like ESSENCE and Refinery29, has appointed Amanda Butler as its first-ever Chief Marketing Officer to lead the integration and evolution of marketing strategy across SMTG's portfolio, overseeing Consumer Marketing, Communications, Creative Strategy, Insights, and evolving Content Production into a full-scale studio. Her role elevates marketing from functional support to strategic infrastructure, aligning brand, audience intelligence and revenue strategy across media, live experiences, commerce and product platforms. Butler joins SMTG at a transformative moment as the company evolves from a media powerhouse into a culture-led business ecosystem.
Welldoc Certified as a Great Place to Work® for Fifth Consecutive Year
Welldoc®, an AI-powered health tech leader, today announced that it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the fifth consecutive year. The prestigious recognition is based solely on employee feedback, reflecting the authentic, people-first culture at the heart of Welldoc’s mission.
By Welldoc · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
BridgePeak Energy Capital Promotes Mac Cooney to Partner
BridgePeak Energy Capital (“BridgePeak”) today announced that Mac Cooney has been promoted to Partner, recognizing his role in supporting the continued growth of the firm’s core energy and infrastructure lending platform. BridgePeak recently surpassed $5.5 billion in loans on behalf of its bank and institutional partners.
By BridgePeak Energy Capital · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Edgecore Networks Announces Sponsorship of Beyond Summit 2026 with TensorWave; Showcases Next-Generation 102.4T Open Networking for AI Infrastructure
Edgecore Networks, the leader in open networking solutions and a subsidiary of Accton Group, today announced its official sponsorship of the Beyond Summit 2026, taking place in San Francisco on April 8. Edgecore will debut its latest high-performance switching portfolio designed specifically to meet the massive bandwidth demands of generative AI and large-scale GPU clusters.
By Edgecore Networks Corporation · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Gillette Launches New GilletteLabs Body Razor, Setting a New Standard for Men’s Body Grooming
Gillette, the world’s leading expert in men’s grooming, today announced the launch of the GilletteLabs Body razor, Gillette’s safest** body razor ever. Despite body hair and skin being vastly different than facial hair and skin, 70% of men are using the same razor to shave both their face and body***. The new GilletteLabs Body razor was specifically engineered to navigate the unique challenges men face when shaving their body and address the top concerns men have when body grooming including fear of nicks, cuts or irritation.
By Gillette · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Wunderkind Launches New Braze Integration to Turn Identity Into Revenue-Driving, Orchestrated Customer Journeys
Wunderkind, the AI decisioning platform that combines identity resolution with cross-channel personalization to increase performance and reach, today announced the launch of its latest integration with Braze, the leading customer engagement platform that powers relevant and memorable experiences between consumers and the brands they love. The new integration is designed to help marketers recognize more of their visitors, activate real-time behavioral Signals, and orchestrate high-performing triggered journeys directly within Braze, driving incremental revenue lift from existing traffic and programs.
By Wunderkind · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Jackson Galaxy, Renowned Cat Behaviorist and Television Personality, to Headline Joybound People & Pets’ Unleash Happiness Gala in Walnut Creek
Break out the sequins and get ready to boogie for a great cause! Joybound People & Pets will host its annual signature fundraising gala, Unleash Happiness, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5:30 to 10:00 PM on its Walnut Creek campus. VIP guests are welcomed at 5:00 PM for an exclusive early experience. This year’s disco theme encourages guests to embrace their groovy glam and enter a dazzling evening where sequins, celebration and compassion shine, all in support of transforming the lives of pets and the people who love them.
By Joybound People & Pets · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Forrester: Three Years Into GenAI, Enterprises Are Still Chasing Its True Transformative Value
According to Forrester’s (Nasdaq: FORR) latest report, Accelerate Your AI Voyage, most enterprises are struggling to turn growing AI adoption and investment into measurable business impact. One of the key factors holding businesses back is low artificial intelligence quotient (AIQ) — Forrester’s measure of AI aptitude — with many employees lacking a clear understanding of how to use AI. Other barriers include an overemphasis on productivity-focused use cases, difficulty measuring impact, and siloed adoption within individual functions.
By Forrester · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Dr. Adam Scheiner Wins Best Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Again at AMWC Monaco
Dr. Adam Scheiner, a world-renowned laser eyelid and facial cosmetic surgeon, has again received international recognition at the Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) in Monaco. Dr. Scheiner won the Best Surgical Facial Rejuvenation award for the second consecutive year, recognized for his innovative laser-based methods to treat complex under-eye concerns, rejuvenate the delicate eyelid area and achieve full-face transformation.
By Adam Scheiner, MD · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Enterprises Align AI and Data Platforms to Scale AI Deployments with Accuracy, Compliance, ISG says
Enterprises are coordinating AI and data programs and adopting platforms that address both as they deploy AI for functions that require data from throughout the organization, according to new research from global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III).
EarliPoint™ Health and Netsmart Partner to Expand Reach of Groundbreaking Autism Assessment Technology
Netsmart, an industry-leading provider of healthcare IT and services with purpose-built electronic health record (EHR) solutions for autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), announces a new partnership with EarliPoint Health, developer of the first and currently only FDA-cleared early autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment and diagnosis technology.1 Designed to help providers identify autism in children ages 16 months up to 8 years, the EarliPoint™ System uses an eye tracker to measure a child's looking behavior while viewing a series of videos. This collaboration will enable Netsmart to offer the EarliPoint System directly to its client community, helping equip providers with groundbreaking technology that targets early identification and intervention.
By Netsmart · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Fanatics Collectibles, NFL and NFLPA Announce Multi-Year Licensing Deal
Fanatics Collectibles, the National Football League and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) today announced Topps’ exciting return as the NFL and NFLPA’s official exclusive trading card licensee, with the brand designing and developing its first licensed football cards since 2016. As part of the multi-year deal, the NFL and NFLPA will give Fanatics Collectibles the rights to use official team logos, names, marks, helmet designs and uniforms, as well as official NFL branding for cards and packaging. With the league growing internationally, this landmark partnership also includes global distribution.
By Fanatics Collectibles · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (NUAI) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (“New Era Energy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NUAI) f/k/a New Era Helium Inc. securities between November 6, 2024 and December 29, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). New Era Energy investors have until June 1, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
AmeriChem Systems Lands a Top 50 Spot on Inc. Midwest Regionals List for Rapid Growth
AmeriChem Systems, Inc., a leading provider of advanced industrial water treatment and process solutions, today announced it has been ranked No. 32 on the 2026 Inc. Midwest Regionals list, recognizing the fastest-growing private companies across the Midwest. This milestone also represents a broader win for Kane County’s growing advanced manufacturing sector, reinforcing the region’s reputation as a hub for innovation and industrial growth.
By AmeriChem Systems, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Graco Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) announced today that it will release its First Quarter 2026 earnings after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A full-text copy of the earnings announcement will be available on the company’s website at investors.graco.com. Graco management will hold a conference call, including slides via webcast, with analysts and institutional investors to discuss the results at 11 a.m. EDT / 10 a.m. CDT on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
By Graco Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
The Bahnsen Group Opens New Pittsburgh Office, Hires Financial Advisor Grady Wirth
The Bahnsen Group, a wealth management firm with over $9.5 billion in assets under management, today announced the opening of its new Pittsburgh office, and the hiring of financial advisor Grady Wirth.
By The Bahnsen Group · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Project Omega and Idaho National Lab Announce ARPA-E Award to Advance Used Nuclear Fuel Recycling
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded Project Omega a contract to advance used nuclear fuel (UNF) recycling. Through the award, Project Omega will validate key components of its molten-salt electrochemical recycling platform designed to safely process UNF, recover valuable isotopes, and significantly reduce long-term waste management challenges.
By Project Omega · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, Companion Life Insurance Company (Melville, NY) and United World Life Insurance Company. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of “a” (Excellent) of Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company’s surplus notes. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the Long-Term IRs.) The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The group (collectively referred to as Mutual of Omaha) is domiciled in Omaha, NE, unless otherwise specified.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
AM Best Revises the Outlooks to Negative for Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of McCandless Township
AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of McCandless (Farmers) (Butler, PA).
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Mobix Labs (MOBX): F-22 Program Component Demand Jumps 5X as Production Advances
Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) reported new and expanded activity tied to the F-22 Raptor program, including a new customer and increased demand from an existing partner.
By Mobix Labs, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Dynamic Core Capital Partners Announces Team Promotions
Dynamic Core Capital Partners (“Dynamic Core Capital”), a lower middle market private equity firm specializing in control investments, announced the promotion of three team members whose leadership has been instrumental in driving the firm’s growth. Michael Hompesch has been promoted to Founding & Managing Partner, Matthew Broullire to Partner, and Connor Bozzo to Vice President, Business Development & Investments.
By Dynamic Core Capital Partners · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Comstock Highlights Dwight Schar’s Legendary Career and Ongoing Influence
Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, today highlighted a feature profile on Dwight Schar published by HousingWire that recognizes his enduring impact on the homebuilding industry and continued influence on Comstock’s long-term strategy.
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of CMB Wing Lung Insurance Company Limited (CMBWLI) (Hong Kong). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Cyera Achieves FedRAMP High “In Process” Designation to Securely Accelerate AI Adoption
Cyera, the AI Security Platform built for the age of agents, today announced it has achieved FedRAMP High “In Process” designation, a key step toward full authorization under the government’s most rigorous standards for FISMA high-impact data. Cyera already partners with some of the largest and most regulated enterprises and is now bringing that experience to the public sector with Cyera for Government.
By Cyera · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
American Pacific Group Announces Investment in Dossier
American Pacific Group (“APG”), a San Francisco Bay Area–based private equity firm, announced today that an APG affiliate has made a strategic investment in Dossier, a leading creator of high-quality fragrances focused on making premium scent experiences accessible to all consumers. The investment is in partnership with the company’s founder and other existing shareholders. Sergio Tache, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to lead Dossier through its next phase of growth.
By American Pacific Group · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
YMCA FINAO Wellness Café Ignite 2026 Conference Press Release
FINAO SPV Inc. (a venture between FINAO® and Rubix Network) has announced it is working with the YMCA to build The YMCA Wellness Café™, a HIPAA compliant wellness chain that will serve the global YMCA network.
By Rubix Blockchain Pte Ltd · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of Federated Mutual Group’s Members; Affirms Credit Ratings of Affiliates
AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “aa” (Superior) from “aa-” (Superior) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of Federated Mutual Insurance Company (Federated Mutual) and its pooled subsidiaries, Federated Service Insurance Company, Federated Reserve Insurance Company, and Granite Re, Inc. (Oklahoma City, OK). These companies are collectively referred to as Federated Mutual Group (Federated) and are domiciled in Owatonna, MN. The outlook of the Long-Term ICRs has been revised to stable from positive, while the outlook of the FSR is stable. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICR of “aa-” (Superior) of Federated Life Insurance Company (Federated Life). At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Federated Specialty Insurance Company (Federated Specialty) (Dover, DE). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. All companies are domiciled in Owatonna, MN unless otherwise specified.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Consolidated Asset Management Services Appoints Julian Kaufmann as Chief Commercial Officer
Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a leading fully-integrated service provider for owners of energy infrastructure assets, today announced the appointment of Julian Kaufmann as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. In this newly created executive role, Kaufmann will lead the company's commercial strategy and drive business growth across CAMS' comprehensive portfolio of energy and infrastructure services.
FlexGen Acquires Clean Energy Services (CES), Strengthening Battery Leadership and Improving System Reliability with Expanded Service Offerings
FlexGen Power Systems, LLC ("FlexGen"), a leading provider of battery energy storage software and services, today announced it has acquired Clean Energy Services CES LLC (“CES”), a leading provider of battery energy storage system (BESS) and utility-scale solar (PV) services.
By FlexGen Power Systems, LLC · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Starbucks Announces New Incentive Rewards Program to Create More Opportunities for Partners to Share in Success
Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced a new incentive rewards program designed to create more opportunities for hourly coffeehouse partners to share in the success of the Back to Starbucks transformation. The program reflects Starbucks continued commitment to offering one of the most competitive total compensation and benefits packages in the industry.
By Starbucks Corporation · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Popular, Inc. Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock and Announces Distribution on Trust Preferred Securities
Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) announced today that it has declared the following monthly cash dividend on its outstanding shares of Non-Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock:
By Popular, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
4 Out of 5 Commercial Real Estate and Workplace Executives Lack the Right Data to Lower Office Costs
Butlr, a leader in physical AI (PAI) technology, today announced the results of a new survey showing that four out of five commercial real estate (CRE), workplace, building management, and facilities professionals lack the data they need to make confident space planning decisions.
By Butlr · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Highmark Residential Expands with Tour24 to Deliver Self-Guided Touring at Scale
Tour24, the self-guided touring platform built for apartments, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Highmark Residential, a national property management company operating over 350 communities, nearly 95,000 units with more than 45,300 apartments with self-guided touring implemented nationwide. Following a successful pilot program, Highmark has completed a phased rollout of Tour24 designed to meet modern renter expectations while supporting onsite teams with greater flexibility and efficiency.
By Tour24 · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Vestmark Appoints Freedom Dumlao as Chief AI Officer
Vestmark, Inc., a leading provider of wealth management technology and services, today announced the appointment of Freedom Dumlao as Chief AI Officer. Dumlao will continue in his role as Chief Technology Officer while expanding his responsibilities to lead the firm’s AI strategy as a member of the executive leadership team.
By Vestmark, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Is Your Workforce Operating Like a Connected System? New Study Shows an Adaptive Workforce is a Key Characteristic of Top Performing Organizations
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a leader in workforce agility solutions, today announced the release of its new report, “An Adaptive Workforce: The Secret to Success in the Age of AI” conducted in partnership with Lighthouse Research. AI disruption requires workforce intelligence and activation systems to keep pace with new business strategies and employee skill demands, from on-demand mapping of internal capabilities to internal activation for effective staffing of new initiatives. The report highlights that when organizations activate workforce intelligence by connecting talent development to real-time action, the result is measurably more adaptive workforces and stronger business performance.
By Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Veeam Data Platform Named the Winner of the 2026 SC Award for Best Business Continuity, Disaster and Ransomware Recovery Solution at RSAC 2026
Veeam® Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, today announced that Veaam Data Platform has won the 2026 SC Award for Best Business Continuity, Disaster and Ransomware Recovery Solution. The SC Awards, now in their 29th year, serve as the benchmark for cybersecurity excellence, spotlighting organizations and technologies that are shaping the future of cyber resilience and information security.
By Veeam Software · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
‘Home Improvement’ Star Richard Karn Returns to DoMyOwn as ‘Chief Solutions Officer,’ Continuing to Help Homeowners Take Charge of Their Homes — This Time Through Pest Control
DoMyOwn.com, the leading online retailer for professional-grade do-it-yourself pest control and lawn care products, and part of the Central Garden & Pet Company portfolio, announces the continuation of its partnership with television personality and DIY home improvement expert Richard Karn, who returns for a second year as the brand’s Chief Solutions Officer.
By DoMyOwn · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Firstsource Named a Leader by Everest Group and NelsonHall in 2026 Healthcare Payer Assessments
Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE:FSL, BSE:532809), an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has been named a Leader in Everest Group Healthcare Payer Intelligent Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and a Leader in the Overall Market Segment of NelsonHall’s Healthcare Payer Agility & Innovation NEAT Evaluation 2026.
By Firstsource Solutions Limited · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Tesla First Quarter 2026 Production, Deliveries & Deployments
In the first quarter, we produced over 408,000 vehicles, delivered over 358,000 vehicles and deployed 8.8 GWh of energy storage products.
By Tesla · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Modus Create Achieves Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) Competency
Modus Create today announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) Competency for its technical proficiency and proven record in migrating large-scale enterprise workloads to AWS.
By Modus Create · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
AtScale Announces Agenda and Registration for 2026 Semantic Layer Summit
AtScale, the leading provider of the Universal Semantic Layer for enterprise AI and analytics, today announced the full agenda and opened registration for its fifth annual Semantic Layer Summit, taking place virtually on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
By AtScale · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Minted Celebrates Fifth Annual Independent Artist Day, Championing the Role of Human Creativity in an AI-Driven World
Minted, the omnichannel premium design brand known for its community-powered approach to stationery, art and home decor, announces the return of its fifth annual Independent Artist Day™, taking place on April 3. The global initiative celebrates the role of human creativity at a time when rapid technological advancements are reshaping how content is created and discovered.
By Minted · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Permiso Security Launches SandyClaw, the First Dynamic Sandbox for AI Agent Skills
Permiso Security, the unified identity security platform, today announced SandyClaw, the first dynamic analysis platform for AI agent skills. SandyClaw executes skills in a sandboxed environment, records every action at the LLM and operating system level, and delivers a verdict backed by multiple detection engines. Permiso platform customers receive unrestricted access.
By Permiso Security · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Stearns Bank Advances Omnichannel Transformation with Prelim Account Opening
Prelim, a San Francisco-based fintech company specializing in omnichannel account opening and digital onboarding for financial institutions, today announced that Stearns Bank N.A. has selected its platform to unify and modernize the bank's account opening experience across both in-branch and digital channels.
By Prelim · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
L Squared Capital Partners Closes Fifth Fund at $2.0 Billion Hard Cap
L Squared Capital Partners (“L Squared” or the “Firm”) today announced the first and final closing of its fifth private equity fund, L Squared Capital Partners V (“Fund V”), at $2.0 billion, reaching its hard cap. The fund was significantly oversubscribed, enabling L Squared to complete a highly efficient fundraising process anchored by strong re‑ups from existing investors and the strategic, selective addition of high‑quality global institutional partners. With the closing of Fund V, which was completed just prior to the firm’s 12th anniversary, L Squared has raised nearly $5.3 billion of cumulative capital commitments.
By L Squared Capital Partners · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
ArcBest Announces Its First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
By ArcBest · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
DigitalOcean Acquires Katanemo Labs to Accelerate the Inference Cloud for the Agentic Era
DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN), the Agentic Inference Cloud built for production AI, today announced it has acquired Katanemo Labs, Inc., the models and research company focused on infrastructure for agentic AI, including its open source project, Plano, the data plane software for agentic applications. With Katanemo Labs, DigitalOcean extends its platform beyond inference into the operational layer of agentic systems — enabling developers to build, run, and continuously improve AI agents in production on a single platform.
By DigitalOcean · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Cengage Explores AI’s Role in Creating Career-Ready Learning Pathways at ASU+GSV Summit 2026
What: Cengage, a global edtech company, today announced that three executives will speak at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, taking place this month in San Diego, California. ASU+GSV is a world-renowned education conference that brings together education, technology, business and government leaders to converge and explore innovations in learning and skills development.
By Cengage · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
CBL Properties Announces New $43.0 Million Non-Recourse Loan Secured by Northwoods Mall in N. Charleston, SC
CBL Properties (NYSE:CBL) today announced that it had closed on a $43.0 million non-recourse loan secured by Northwoods Mall in N. Charleston, SC. The new five-year loan bears a fixed interest rate of 9.1%. Proceeds from the loan, as well as approximately $7.5 million of existing escrows, were used to retire the existing $46.8 million loan secured by the property, which was scheduled to mature this month. Under the prior loan, cash flows have been swept by the lender since April 2021.
By CBL Properties · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
APERION Launches SmartFlow, a Secure, On-Premises Alternative to Compromised Cloud AI Gateways
APERION (formerly LangSmart), the enterprise AI governance company, today announced the launch of the SmartFlow SDK, providing a secure, on-premises path for enterprises migrating away from compromised cloud-based AI gateways. The launch coincides with a 200% increase in web traffic since the March 24 LiteLLM supply chain attack that compromised an estimated 36% of all cloud environments.
By APERION · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
PayIt Partners with Harris County Tax Office to Deliver Modern Property Tax Platform
PayIt, the leader in digital customer experience solutions for state and local governments, has partnered with the Tax Office of Harris County, Texas, to deliver a modern payments experience for property taxes.
By PayIt · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
The LYCRA Company Announces Strategic Partnership on Renewable LYCRA® Fiber
The LYCRA Company, a global leader in innovative and sustainable fiber solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Texhong International Group Limited (���Texhong”), one of the world’s largest suppliers of core-spun cotton textiles. Under the agreement, Texhong will exclusively partner with The LYCRA Company to bring Renewable LYCRA® fiber made with 30 percent plant-based content* to China’s core-spun yarn sector. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of bio-derived spandex across the global apparel and textile industry.
By The LYCRA Company · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Cohesity Recognized for the Eighth Time as a Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Backup and Data Protection Platforms
Cohesity, the leader in AI-powered data security, today announced it has been recognized for the eighth time as a Customers’ Choice in the Gartner Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report.
By Cohesity · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Cohu Announces $30 Million Follow-On Orders for High-Performance Computing Test
Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU), a global supplier of equipment and services optimizing semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity, today announced that two customers have placed follow-on orders totaling $30 million for the Eclipse platform configured with active thermal control for testing of next generation high-performance computing (HPC) processors.
By Cohu, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Box Unveils the Box Agent to Transform How Enterprises Work With Content
Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX), the leading Intelligent Content Management (ICM) platform, today announced the general availability of the Box Agent, an AI-powered capability that takes natural language instructions to reason and complete complex tasks, reinventing how enterprises work with unstructured data. Acting as a unified AI engine across Box, the Box Agent leverages the latest advanced reasoning models to securely search company files, analyze and synthesize critical data, and generate new content – all while respecting Box’s enterprise-grade security, governance, and permissions controls. Box also announced enhancements to Box AI Studio, allowing admins to develop custom agents tailored to complex, business-specific use cases.
By Box, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
New Zocks MCP Connects Client Intelligence and Context to General-Purpose AI Tools for Financial Advisors
Zocks, the privacy-first AI assistant for financial services, today announced the launch of Zocks MCP, connecting Zocks data and client intelligence to the broader AI ecosystem.
By Zocks · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
IRALOGIX Tapped to Provide IRA Services for Radish Plan
IRALOGIX, a leading fintech retirement provider, today announced it has been selected as the IRA services provider for Radish Plan, the innovative performance-based incentive solution created by Ted Benna, widely recognized as “The Father of the 401(k).” This new relationship supports Radish’s continued expansion of financial solutions for employers and employees nationwide.
By IRALOGIX · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Participation at the J.P. Morgan Retail Round Up Forum 2026
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced that Michelle Gass, President and CEO, and Harmit Singh, Chief Financial and Growth Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Retail Round Up Forum 2026 on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. Eastern time.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
8x8 Ranked No. 1 in CX Product Satisfaction by Enterprise IT Leaders
Large enterprises rank 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a leading global business communications platform provider, highest in overall customer experience (CX) product satisfaction among leading providers, according to a new enterprise study from Eastern Management Group.
By 8x8, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Momentous Funds the Future of Female Performance Research With Collective X Health
Momentous, a leading human performance company focused on supplementation and nutrition, today announced a founding research partnership with Collective X Health, the women's health research and intelligence platform co-founded by renowned exercise physiologist and Momentous advisor, Dr. Stacy Sims. The partnership launches the Collective X Women’s Health & Performance Research Grant Program with a $200,000 commitment from Momentous to fund female-focused health and performance research, with grant applications opening in June 2026.
By Momentous · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Modern Wealth Enters Florida Market With 20th Acquisition to Date
Modern Wealth Management (“Modern Wealth”), a registered investment advisory (RIA) firm founded to meet the evolving needs of today’s financial professionals and its clients, today announced an asset purchase agreement of Legacy Wealth Management (“Legacy”), a South Florida-based advisory firm managing approximately $1.2 billion in client assets. As part of this transaction, Legacy has transitioned from its broker-dealer affiliation with LPL Financial and is now a part of Modern Wealth's independent RIA.
By Modern Wealth Management · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
BlackRock Urges ECAT Shareholders to Vote WHITE Voting Instruction Form in Upcoming Director Election
The Board of Trustees of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (the “Fund”) is urging shareholders to vote FOR the Class I, Class II and Class III Board Member Nominees by returning the WHITE voting instruction form they will receive ahead of the annual shareholder meeting on June 9, 2026. The Board Member Nominees, who have overseen ECAT's exceptional financial performance since inception, face a contested election from an activist investor seeking to replace the Fund's qualified Board Member Nominees. Shareholders are encouraged to carefully review the proposals and vote their shares on the WHITE voting instruction form as soon as they receive it to protect their long-term investment.
By BlackRock Closed-End Funds · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
U.S. Bancorp Announces First Quarter Earnings Conference Call Details
U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB) will release its first quarter 2026 earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, April 16, 2026. At 7 a.m. CT, Chief Executive Officer Gunjan Kedia and Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer John Stern will host a conference call to review the financial results. The live conference call will be available online or by telephone.
By U.S. Bancorp · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Court Square Capital Partners Announces Acquisition of CallTower
Court Square Capital Partners (“Court Square”), a leading U.S. middle market private equity firm, today announced it has acquired a majority stake in CallTower (the “Company”), a global leader in enterprise-class cloud communications and collaboration solutions. Court Square is acquiring the company from BV Investment Partners, which acquired a majority stake in 2023.
By Court Square Capital Partners · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Planet DDS Expands Clinical Voice+ Suite with AI Voice Restorative Charting
Planet DDS today announced the launch of AI Voice Restorative Charting, the newest capability in the Clinical Voice+ Suite. Building on AI Voice Perio, AI Voice Restorative Charting extends voice-driven documentation to the highest-volume clinical task in general dentistry: capturing decay, existing restorations, fractures, and treatment plan entries during the restorative exam.
By Planet DDS · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
CVD Equipment Corporation Completes Sale of its SDC Division
CVD Equipment Corporation (NASDAQ: CVV) (“CVD” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed the sale of the Company’s Stainless Design Concepts (“SDC”) business division.
By CVD Equipment Corporation · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026
Cvent Named a Leader for Third Consecutive Year in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Marketing and Management Platforms
Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Marketing and Management Platforms. The Magic Quadrant evaluates vendors based on criteria including Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. In this year’s report, Cvent was positioned highest in Ability to Execute. Cvent has been recognized as a Leader every year since the inaugural Magic Quadrant for this market was published in 2024. A complimentary copy of the report is available here.
By Cvent · Via Business Wire · April 2, 2026