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Bloomberg New Economy today announced the initial speakers confirmed for the eighth edition of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum (the “Forum”), to be held in New Delhi on October 13 -15, 2026. Under the guiding theme of “A World in Play: Defining the New Levers of Power,” the Forum will convene more than 500 of the world’s most influential public and private sector leaders to address critical challenges and collaborate on a roadmap toward future prosperity.

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ubiquiti Inc. (“Ubiquiti” or “the Company”) (NYSE: UI) for violations of the securities laws and potential breaches of fiduciary duty on the part of its directors and management.

As Americans weigh whether to have children and the effect on their financial future, those without kids are significantly less confident about meeting their retirement goals, according to the 2026 Annual Retirement Study* from the Allianz Center for the Future of Retirement, part of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life).

GRM Information Management recently completed the acquisition of Storage Quarters Records Management of Garden City, NY. This acquisition adds to GRM’s already-substantial NY area client base and contributes to its strong year-to-date revenue growth. This is GRM’s second recent acquisition, having acquired FileVault, LLC of Charlotte, North Carolina last month.

Crescendo Health, a leader in modernizing clinical research data infrastructure, today announced the appointment of David Strutton, PhD, as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). In this role, Dr. Strutton will lead the company’s scientific strategy, evidence generation frameworks, and customer solutions to advance patient-centric clinical research.

The Arbella Insurance Group (“Arbella”) is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 24th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon on August 17-18, 2026, at Fenway Park. This signature event benefits the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by uniting Red Sox fans and the New England community around a shared purpose: striking out cancer, advancing lifesaving research, and supporting cutting-edge care. Along with its presenting sponsorship, the Arbella Insurance Foundation (“Foundation”) will donate $100,000 to the Jimmy Fund.

MITER Foundation, the charitable arm of MITER Brands, a residential window and door manufacturer, is pleased to announce it has awarded 100 graduating high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships, totaling $100,000.

AppCard today launched its Digital Circular with built-in onsite and offsite advertising, giving independent grocers targeting tools designed to help them better compete against larger chains.

The Institute for Management Studies (IMS) will present its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Linda A. Hill, the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Faculty Chair of the school's Leadership Initiative. The award honors thought leaders whose work has made an enduring contribution to management and leadership, recognizing Dr. Hill's decades of scholarship spanning Becoming a Manager, Being the Boss, Collective Genius, and her new bestseller Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation (Crown, March 2026).

Jan David Winitz, President and Founder of Claremont Rug Company, reports that with the passage of time, the commercial and legal definition of the word “antique" has quietly entered a new era. Objects created in the 1920s are now widely recognized as antiques under the long-established 100-year criterion. While this broadens what may accurately be described as antique, it dilutes an important distinction for collectors, museums, and design professionals seeking works of exceptional artistic and historical significance.

The Greater Hartford community welcomes Boston Pickle Club Windsor, located at 20 Day Hill Road. At 37,000 square feet, the facility will be the largest Boston Pickle Club location and a premier indoor pickleball destination.

Jopari Solutions (“Jopari” or the “Company”), an Office Ally company that provides intelligent straight-through electronic processing for claims and payments, today announced that AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (“AmTrust”), a global specialty property casualty insurer, has selected Jopari to expand electronic payment processing capabilities.

Oregon Mutual Insurance Company today announced the appointment of June Holmes to its Board of Directors, effective August 5, 2026. Holmes brings more than 40 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, including executive leadership, senior operating, financial, and governance responsibilities at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), the insurance industry’s largest trade association.

Franklin Templeton and its real estate investment manager Clarion Partners are today announcing Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc.’s (NASDAQ: CPREX) acquisition of four industrial outdoor storage (IOS) properties totaling approximately 26 acres and 219,000 square feet across four major U.S. markets: Central New Jersey, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta. The acquisitions further expand the Fund’s strategic allocation to the growing IOS sector.

Motive Partners (“Motive”), a specialist private investment firm focused exclusively on financial technology and technology-enabled business services, today announced that it has been named to TIME America’s Top Venture Capital Firms 2026, the latest in a series of high-profile recognitions for the firm, its people, platform and companies across the Motive Partners ecosystem.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Emirates Insurance Company P.J.S.C. (EIC) (United Arab Emirates). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Transient.AI, the AI operating system for regulated financial markets, today announced the appointment of Michael Ponniah as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Michael brings over two decades of experience across high-frequency trading technology on Wall Street and large-scale cloud services, AI, and logistics infrastructure at Amazon. In his role as CTO, Michael will lead Transient’s global engineering, technical strategy, and platform architecture as the firm accelerates commercial adoption of its Declarative Agentic Framework across financial institutions.

Dynasty Financial Partners today announced that it has closed on over $200 million in private markets funds over the last 9 months, including the successful close of Dynasty Growth Equity & Coinvest I, a growth private equity fund. The fund closed at $110 million, surpassing its original $100 million target. Dynasty also recently closed a co-investment round in NOBULL, the footwear and training brand majority owned by billionaire Mike Repole and Tom Brady, at a $1 billion valuation. Dynasty did the co-investment via an SPV alongside of Driven Capital, Mike Repole's family office, acquiring roughly 3% of the company.

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) recently showcased a variety of interoperable, multi-domain capabilities at the Army’s Project Convergence-Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California.

For the shopper who would rather get a root canal than walk onto a car lot, Test Drive To Go (TDTG) was built to remove the parts of car buying people dread most. The AI-powered platform lets consumers schedule their own test drive online, without picking up the phone or fending off a salesperson before they’re ready to talk.

The Coca-Cola Company announced today that CEO Henrique Braun will present at the Barclays Global Consumer Conference Sept. 9 at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Virginia officials today launched the Commonwealth’s 25th anniversary drunk driving enforcement and public awareness effort, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Beginning tomorrow and continuing through the Labor Day holiday weekend (August 19 – September 7, 2026), the 2026 version of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign features 111 Virginia law enforcement agencies conducting 665 individual saturation patrols and 58 sobriety checkpoints across the Commonwealth.

IndyCar will make history this Aug. 23 when the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes to the streets of the U.S. capital for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., a first-of-its-kind race winding around the National Mall to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. With the U.S. Capitol and other iconic landmarks providing the backdrop, SMT will deliver the full suite of race technology it provides for FOX Sports’ IndyCar telecasts.

Antthony Mark Hankins, founder of Antthony Design Originals, announced today that the order confirming QVC’s Chapter 11 plan expressly preserves the claims asserted by Hankins and Antthony Design Originals in their pending federal lawsuit.

Anoki AI, the video AI company, today announced that ContextIQ, its AI-native CTV planning platform, has been named “AI Marketing Copilot of the Year” in the 9th annual MarTech Breakthrough Awards. The recognition validates Anoki’s pioneering approach to AI, which understands what is actually happening inside streaming video, scene by scene — giving advertisers unprecedented transparency and control over where their ads appear.

TradePMR by Robinhood, a provider of custodial services and technology solutions for growth-focused RIAs, today announced a new integration with Artha, a wealth management platform focused on scenario-based stress testing, optimization, and rebalancing.

Behavox, the AI-native controls platform for global banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and commodity firms, today announced the opening of a new office in Milan — an on-the-ground commitment to continental Europe. The opening gives Behavox a local base to serve its fast-expanding continental client base.

Arden Insurance Services LLC, a high-growth, tech-enabled managing general underwriter (MGU), today announced the appointment of Brad Perilman as Chief Financial Officer. Perilman brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the insurance, reinsurance and specialty brokerage industries and will oversee Arden's finance organization as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures and the Film and TV Charity announced today the Royal Film Performance™ of DIGGER. The event, which will be the World Premiere of the film, will take place in London’s Leicester Square on 22nd September.

( plated )® Skin Science, the #1 dermatologist-recommended exosome skincare brand developed by Rion Aesthetics, announced the launch of BODY Serum, extending its regenerative skincare platform beyond the face for the first time. Already recognized as a 2026 SHAPE Beauty Award winner, BODY Serum brings the brand’s proprietary platelet-derived exosome technology to the skin below the chin.

barre3, the guided fitness practice developed by women to help you thrive in your body, is celebrating its 18th anniversary Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30. All five company-owned Portland-area studios will offer complimentary classes, special giveaways, and an exclusive $18 offer on the first month of membership (with a three-month commitment).

Reach Capital today announced the close of Reach V, its fifth fund, at $265 million. The firm will continue investing in founders dedicated to building a more inclusive, human-centered and opportunity-rich world.

Trustate, the leading end-to-end estate operations platform for legal and financial professionals, today announced the appointment of Zack Scott as Chief Technology Officer. A seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in AI, data integration, and enterprise-scale systems, Scott joins Trustate at a pivotal moment as the company expands beyond trusts and estates into broader legal and financial markets.

Battelle announced today that it has been named a winner in two categories in the third annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Battelle received gold and bronze honors for technologies that address STEM education and workforce development and next-generation wireless communications infrastructure.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced that its Power Generation business has been selected to supply battery energy storage systems (BESS) for a large U.S. data center project, supporting utility-defined requirements for managing AI-driven load fluctuations, mitigating load oscillations and enhancing ride-through performance.

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that National Recruiting Network, a recruiting firm placing engineering, maintenance, and leadership talent in plastics and packaging manufacturing, has raised its candidate connection rates by 25% and cut its manual sourcing work by 50%, according to the company. It did so with a small team, in a labor market where every qualified candidate had options.

Comcast introduces Xfinity Shield, a first-of-its-kind platform for intelligent home protection. Xfinity Shield leverages AI capabilities embedded across the nation’s largest converged network and Xfinity Gateway technology to transform WiFi into an always-on layer of cybersecurity, physical and family protection.

JK Technology Services (JKTS) has acquired 360 Rigging, a Manassas-based, well-established firm that specializes in crane and rigging along with related support services for the tech industry. The acquisition strengthens JKTS’ regional and national capabilities in the rapidly growing technology sector.

Critical Services Group (CSG) today announced the appointment of Brian Campbell as an Operating Partner. Campbell joins the firm after a 45-year career in the aviation industry, most recently as Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing and Customer Service for the Business Aviation division of StandardAero, one of the sector's leading providers of aftermarket services.

North Square Investments (North Square), a multi-boutique manager with a range of mutual fund and ETF offerings, announced its retail fund family has surpassed $4 billion in assets.

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and the Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (MCCTC) will offer no-cost robotics and automation training across Ohio through a $499,000 workforce grant that will help the state’s residents build skills for increasingly technology-driven careers.

CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, analytics in the property markets, today announced that Steve Price has joined the company as President of Ten-X, CoStar Group's digital commercial real estate auction platform.

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that AK Operations, a fractional sales and marketing firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, has driven a 600% lift in qualified deals for its clients within six months of an average new client relationship, according to the firm.

The New Hampshire Aerospace & Defense Consortium (NHADC) is highlighting significant alignment between the priorities established in Executive Order 14415, “Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials,” and the supply chain challenges NHADC’s Prime Ready platform was created to address.

A pair of studies reveal the economic impact of plumbers and plumbing manufacturers while projecting a shortfall of about 550,000 plumbers by 2027.

As the Department of War’s Office of Industrial Base Policy launches its national Build Freedom campaign to strengthen America’s industrial workforce, a Southern Virginia company is powering the effort by enhancing workforce pipeline efforts in middle and high school while building an alignment structure for all programs.

Vantage Bank today announced the appointment of Layne E. Nunes as EVP, Chief Treasury & Network Banking Officer. Nunes will oversee the new Treasury & Network Banking Division and will provide strategic leadership for Treasury Management, Treasury Operations, Network Banking and related customer-focused services. He brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking, treasury management, sales leadership, and portfolio growth to the role, and will help businesses across the region access the financial tools they need to grow with confidence.

Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, announced its participation in a series of investor and industry conferences during August, September, and November 2026. Senior executives will present at most and meet with investors, customers, partners, and the broader quantum ecosystem to highlight the company’s leadership in quantum computing, sensing, and technologies.

ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, has reported that Pacific Energy Concepts, an energy optimization company that designs LED lighting, advanced controls, and Smart Motor retrofits for commercial and industrial buildings, has increased its call-to-connect rate by 53.42% and its overall prospecting activity by 60.75% since adopting ZoomInfo, according to the company.

Boxlight Corporation (Nasdaq: BOXL), a leading provider of educational technology and campus communication solutions, today outlined its strategic vision to drive long-term growth through an integrated ecosystem of classroom technology, campus communication, and safety solutions designed specifically for K-12 education.

KX, the data intelligence platform built for capital markets, today announced the appointment of James Hollands as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). His appointment builds upon a series of strategic executive additions that strengthen the company's capital markets expertise as financial institutions accelerate investment in AI, real-time data, and next-generation market infrastructure.

MAI Capital Management (“MAI”), a registered investment advisor (RIA) focused on empowering clients to simplify, protect and grow their wealth, today announced the acquisition of OG Private Wealth, a fee-only RIA with offices in Chico and Hermosa Beach, California. OG Private Wealth manages approximately $551 million in assets under management (AUM) and serves more than 300 households nationwide. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

AdvisorFinder, the modern organic growth platform for financial advisors, today announced the launch of AdvisorFinder Intelligence, a new platform designed to help advisors see and understand exactly how they appear online and how artificial intelligence (AI) platforms represent and recommend them. The solution allows advisors to measure and monitor their visibility when prospects use AI tools or search, and provides a plain-English action plan for how to improve their chances of being surfaced by AI platforms.

Tower MSA Partners (“Tower”), a technology-forward, industry-leading provider of Medicare Secondary Payer (“MSP”) compliance services and Claimify, the leading national provider of tech-enabled solutions to the disability insurance industry, announce the appointment of Louis (“Lou”) Porrazzo as Chief Legal Officer.

Iterable, the AI customer engagement platform, today announced the appointment of Teri Hatfield as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Hatfield, an enterprise software industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience driving high-velocity sales, data analytics, and AI-driven growth, will oversee the company's worldwide revenue and go-to-market (GTM) strategy. In this role, she will lead global sales, customer success, commercial segments, and partner channel organizations to accelerate enterprise-grade scale and durable business growth.

Lyric, a healthcare decision intelligence company helping health plans make faster, more accurate, and more transparent payment decisions, today announced it is establishing its new headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, at 333 Commerce St., Suite 1400. The move, which follows the recent acquisition of Concert and a period of sustained growth, places the company’s headquarters in a city built on the same healthcare expertise that powers its platform.

Every hour an MSP spends re-keying device lists or reconciling stale inventory is an hour not spent on the strategic planning clients actually pay a premium for. Today, Addigy — the Apple device management platform built for MSPs and IT teams — announced a new integration with ScalePad Lifecycle Manager that erases that trade-off. Apple device and contact data now flows automatically from Addigy into Lifecycle Manager: no re-keying, no exports, no drift.

Butler Plus (formerly known as Trash Butler), a leading onsite services partner to multifamily communities, today announced the launch of two new service lines, pest control and pressure washing, in Florida and Texas, with additional markets to follow. The move continues the company's evolution from a national doorstep trash provider into a multi-service operating platform for multifamily owners and operators.

Property Guardian, a leader in wildfire risk intelligence for the insurance industry, today announced the launch of its Canadian Wildfire Risk Score + Insights, a property-level wildfire risk score purpose-built for underwriting real property risks in the Canadian Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).

Indeavor, a leader in workforce scheduling for complex 24/7 operations, today announced the launch of Indeavor Attendance, a point-based automated attendance management solution that brings formal attendance policies directly into the Indeavor platform.

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced dynamic model routing2 within Cortex AI Gateway and Snowflake’s flagship AI products, alongside expanded access to leading open models. Snowflake’s innovations help enterprises reduce unnecessary AI spend and improve what Snowflake calls intelligence efficiency, measuring how effectively companies turn compute, models, data, and context into business impact.

Seismic today announced it has completed its merger with Highspot. Operating under the Seismic name and led by Seismic Chief Executive Officer Rob Tarkoff, the combination creates the leading company in go-to-market (GTM) performance, which measures how effectively companies turn strategy into revenue. Post-merger, Seismic now enables 2,500 customers and 3.5 million users worldwide to excel in revenue execution.

Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth and leave solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to bring mental health support into the Alight Partner Network with Spring Health, a global mental health company built on one AI-native platform. The Alight Partner Network offers a curated ecosystem of solutions designed to help employers deliver a more connected and engaging employee experience. By integrating Spring Health into the Alight Worklife® platform, which generates more than 210 million annual interactions across health, wealth and leave programs, the collaboration is designed to surface mental health support earlier, at the moments employees need it most.

Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water solutions company, today announced that Andrea van der Berg has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2026. She will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Pine and join Xylem’s Executive Leadership Team. Van der Berg succeeds William "Bill" Grogan, who will depart the company to pursue another professional opportunity. Grogan will remain with Xylem through mid September to support a smooth transition.

Rootstock Software, a leading provider of cloud ERP for product-based companies, today announced its Summer ’26 Release. Building on previous AI development, two new Rootstock AI agents enter active pilot with select customers. These agents are designed to help streamline delivery promises, lot traceability, and purchasing operations in real time. The release also introduces AccessGuard, Rootstock's enterprise security solution designed for midmarket manufacturers and distributors; it advances Rootstock Financials with significant new capabilities for organizations operating in complex, global environments, and delivers a customer-driven enhancement from the Rootstock Idea Factory.

Diligent, the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, along with the National Student Board Member Association (NSBMA) and the Consortium of State School Boards Associations (COSSBA), today announced the inaugural Edvance Cohort, a national professional development initiative created to support student board representatives serving on school district governing boards.

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a global provider of high-end technical and engineering services, Leading with Science® in water, environment and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management has selected Tetra Tech for a 5-year, $49 million multiple-award contract to provide geospatial and engineering services for NOAA’s Digital Coast platform.

Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in Protective Communications®, today announced approximately $1.4 million in LRAD orders from Asia-Pacific (APAC) and European countries. The Long Range Acoustic Devices® will be deployed for Navy, Coast Guard, Police, and Security applications.

F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today introduced significant enhancements to the F5 AI Gateway and integrated the solution into the F5 AI Security Platform. The enhanced F5 AI Gateway seamlessly enforces policies on every AI request, giving enterprises a unified control plane to govern how AI models, agents, and tools are accessed and used, while optimizing the economics of AI at scale.

Ten years ago, foundation repair was a fragmented industry dominated by local operators, with few national players and limited pathways for skilled tradespeople to build long-term careers. In 2016, Groundworks entered the industry and saw an opportunity to do things differently: create a company where people doing the work had a chance to build a career, grow alongside the company, and, ultimately, have a stake in its success.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Lincoln Educational Services Corp. (“Lincoln Educational” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LINC) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, today announced the opening of its fourth newest sweetlane location in McLean, Virginia, on August 20th, bringing the brand’s innovative order-ahead drive-up format to Northern Virginia. Located at Chesterbrook Shopping Center (6220 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101), the new restaurant introduces a faster, more seamless way for guests to enjoy Sweetgreen’s chef-crafted salads, warm bowls, plates and wraps through a dedicated sweetlane drive-up window.

Concentra® (NYSE: CON), the nation's leader in occupational medicine, today announced that nationally recognized occupational medicine leader Jill Rosenthal, MD, MPH, will join the company Sept. 1 and assume the role of chief medical officer, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Returning to the organization where she previously served in physician leadership roles, including area medical director, Dr. Rosenthal will lead Concentra's national clinical strategy, physician leadership, quality and patient safety initiatives, evidence-based care programs, and medical innovation as employers increasingly seek integrated workforce health solutions. She succeeds longtime chief medical officer, Dr. John Anderson, who previously announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2026, after 33 years with Concentra.

UNC Health today announced the rebranding of Rex Health Ventures and the launch of UNC Health Ventures, its corporate venture capital and strategic investment platform.

Square today announced an expanded, preferred partnership with OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, bringing reservations, payments, and guest data together in one connected view. Restaurants have historically managed reservation and transaction data across separate systems, making it difficult to oversee the full customer journey. By building together, the integration further connects OpenTable’s powerful guest insights with Square’s transaction and operational data, giving operators a more complete understanding of their guests on Square software and hardware including Square Handheld. With this view, restaurant operators can link reservations to revenue and make more informed decisions about loyalty, marketing, and guest engagement.