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Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced that Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services has been selected to provide middle office services and fund administration to Moorstone, L.P., an independent, directly registered investment advisor dedicated to investing in the global commodity supply chain.

Convenience retail has long treated loyalty as a numbers game: lower the price, raise the frequency. But new national research from Vontier (NYSE: VNT) suggests something deeper is shaping American behavior at the pump and in the store. For the industry’s most frequent visitors, loyalty looks less like economics and more like familiarity.

Acumatica Cloud ERP today introduced its 2026 R1 product enhancements for professional services and field service organizations, including expanded AI capabilities, enhanced reporting tools, and new collaboration features to help mid-market businesses operate efficiently and make faster, data-driven decisions.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, the award-winning, AAA Four-Diamond all-seasons resort, offers a first look at Wee Nip, its new 11-hole short course opening on May 19, 2026. Wee Nip introduces a relaxed, social way to experience golf at the resort.

The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds Lakeland Industries, Inc. (“Lakeland” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:LAKE) investors of the April 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline to seek lead plaintiff appointment in the class action filed on behalf of investors who acquired Lakeland securities between December 1, 2023 through December 9, 2025 (“the Class Period”).

Abcuro, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company, today presented results at the 6th Global Conference on Myositis (GCOM) meeting, being held March 23-26, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal from the Phase 2/3 MUSCLE clinical study of ulviprubart (ABC008), an investigational monoclonal antibody in development for the treatment of patients with inclusion body myositis (IBM). IBM is a rare, debilitating and relentlessly progressive chronic autoimmune disease that currently has no approved treatment options.

Forward Consumer Partners (“Forward” or the “Firm”), a private investment firm focused on branded consumer products, today announces the successful closing of Forward Fund II (“Fund II”) at its $500 million hard cap.

Goodwork today announced it is rebranding as Tallēwise, marking a significant shift in the company's direction and product vision. What began as a healthcare job board has evolved into an AI-powered talent matching platform built to bring greater intelligence, transparency, and alignment to how healthcare professionals and employers connect.

Hungry Studio today highlighted the continued global appeal of Block Blast! as one of the best free mobile games players are turning to across markets. With strong chart performance and highly accessible gameplay, the title continues to stand out as a free mobile game players choose for both quick breaks and repeat play.

Workato®, the leader in Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP), has achieved ISO/IEC 42001 certification, the world's first international standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS). The certification provides independent, third-party validation that Workato's AI practices meet global standards for responsible AI development and deployment.

Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, today announced that nominations are open for the 2026 ISG Paragon Awards™ and the 2026 ISG Software Innovation Awards™, which celebrate innovative technology and business services partnerships and software providers driving business and IT transformation.

Fivetran, the data foundation for AI, today released “The enterprise data infrastructure benchmark report 2026,” revealing that fragile data pipelines are delaying analytics and AI initiatives while exposing large enterprises to significant operational lost revenue potential. Nearly 97% of senior data and technology leaders surveyed said pipeline failures have slowed analytics or AI programs, underscoring reliability as a growing constraint on enterprise AI success.

As K-12 schools face growing scrutiny around how student wellbeing concerns are identified, documented, and addressed, Raptor Technologies® today announced an advancement of StudentSafe™, strengthening its industry-leading threat assessment capabilities while expanding the platform to support earlier, more consistent responses to concerns such as bullying, harassment, suicide risk, and other early warning signs.

One A Day®, the multivitamin and supplement brand from Bayer backed by more than 80 years of nutritional science, today announced a partnership with Grammy Award winning recording artist, actor and philanthropist Ludacris. The collaboration brings together two names with a shared commitment to simplicity, consistency, and staying power—demonstrating how effortlessly consumers can support their health in a straightforward way with One A Day®.

CWILL, a unified AI-driven ecommerce platform for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, has showcased its capabilities at Shoptalk 2026, one of the world’s leading retail and ecommerce innovation events in Las Vegas. CWILL brings together marketing, post-purchase, and retention capabilities into a single system, enabling brands to simplify operations, deliver branded experiences, and scale growth in an increasingly AI-first landscape.

LSTA, the trade association for the U.S. corporate lending market, today was joined by SIFMA, the MFA, the Investment Company Institute and the Creditor Rights Coalition, in submitting an amicus brief in support of the defendant lenders in a misguided antitrust case filed by Optimum Communications, Inc.

D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Canopy Collective, LLC (“Canopy”) on its debt capital raise. The financing will support Canopy’s acquisition growth strategy.

MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) today announced a strong February performance across its audio portfolio, with audience growth in key dayparts and demos driving momentum in New York, Southern California, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston.

X1®, the global leader in index-in-place data discovery software for legal, compliance, governance, and investigation use cases, today announced the release of X1 Search v11, the first AI-enriched version of its flagship desktop and enterprise search platform — marking a significant advancement in high-speed, secure AI-enabled search.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Nan Shan General Insurance Co., Ltd. (Nan Shan General) (Taiwan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

HealthStream® (Nasdaq: HSTM), a leading healthcare technology platform company for clinical workforce solutions, announced today that Virsys12® has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: U.S. Provider Data Management for Payers 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US52986825, December 2025). Virsys12 and its V12 Enterprise® Suite offer payers and health plans an innovative provider data management suite used for onboarding, credentialing, and network management.

AstroNova, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALOT), a leading innovator in specialized print technology solutions, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 financial results after the market close on Monday, April 13, 2026.

As families across South Florida seek educational environments that better support both academic success and student well-being, Palm Beach International Academy, a Stanza Education School (PBIA SES) is opening its doors to serve as a new resource for students who benefit from a more personalized and flexible approach to learning.

Amplify Technology, LLC (“Amplify”), the AI-native RIA growth platform built on data lake architecture, today announced the appointment of Jason Rowley to President and Kimberly Hill to Chief Revenue Officer, strengthening the firm’s leadership team as it continues to rapidly scale and position for the next phase of growth.

Jump, the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for financial advisors and other financial services providers, today announced the launch of AI Associate, a powerful agent built for advisors that enables firms to take action across their workflows – whether directly within Jump or integrated into their broader enterprise environment. The launch builds on Jump’s recently introduced AI Operating System structure – Meet, Grow and Operate – extending the platform from intelligence and automation into coordinated, real-time action.

HelloFresh, the world's leading meal kit company, has partnered with Alison Brie to launch HelloFresh Supper Club. This global initiative aims to revive the tradition of communal dining and inspire fans to gather around the dinner table over a shared meal. The campaign features an exclusive HelloFresh menu curated by Alison Brie and a nationwide contest where fans can win a spot in a virtual Supper Club cooking event hosted by the actress herself. Kicking off in the US, the program will soon expand to Denmark, Germany, and the UK.

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities across 49 states and Puerto Rico over the last four years.

Pipedrive, the easy and intelligent CRM for small and medium-sized businesses, ranks #6 on G2’s Best Sales Software Products 2026 list. The annual ranking is based on verified user reviews.

Amsterdam & Partners LLP, the international law firm acting for Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the of the newly formed Strong Armenia party, have today appealed to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to intervene to ensure that elections set for June this year are not invalidated by heavy-handed official interference.

Innovaccer Inc., the healthcare AI platform company, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Longevity Health, a clinical services company and national Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) serving high-risk, medically complex populations, to establish an enterprise-wide AI Center of Excellence powered by Innovaccer Gravity™ platform.

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (the “Company”), is celebrating 10 years of its Country Mile recognition program by honoring a record 20 Team Members whose everyday actions make a difference for customers, communities and animals. The honorees were recognized in early March during the Company’s Annual Sales Meeting across stores, distribution centers, the Store Support Center (SSC), field activity support team (FAST) and Petsense locations.

Perficient, the global AI and technology consulting firm, today announced the launch of its refreshed brand, which reflects the firm’s evolution into an AI-native services and consulting partner. The brand refresh is grounded in quantitative market research conducted in Q4 2025 and extensive client discovery conversations.

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), Fort Lauderdale’s leading airline, today announced continued expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) with new service to Cleveland, Ohio (CLE), and increased flying across nine popular existing routes. These additions bolster JetBlue’s position as the airport’s largest carrier, operating the most departures at FLL, while enhancing connectivity for customers traveling throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Homer City Redevelopment, LLC (HCR) and Kiewit Power Constructors Co. (Kiewit) today announced that more than 1,000 workers are now active on the Homer City Energy Campus, marking a significant construction milestone for what is the largest natural gas-powered energy facility currently under construction in the United States.

Intelliguard is partnering with Southlake Health, a large community hospital in Newmarket, Ontario, to strengthen the hospital’s medication safety, visibility, and operational efficiency by RFID-enabled medication management technology. As one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations, Southlake will use this technology to deliver leading-edge care for patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County.

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, a world-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biologics, vaccines, and advanced therapies, today announced that it has been named a 2026 CDMO Leadership Awards winner in the category of Most Innovative CDMO (Biologics).

In recognition for its efforts globally with channel partners, 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a leading global business communications platform provider, has been recognized for its channel leadership with two channel executives named CRN Channel Chiefs: Emily Masterton, head of channel, to the CRN Channel Leaders EMEA list, and David Land, Australian channel lead, as a CRN ANZ Channel Chief. The company also received nine Palomarr Insight Awards recognizing its platform across communications and contact center categories.

SEQSTER PDM, Inc. (“SEQSTER”), the leading healthcare technology company powering the connection, collection, and orchestration layer of patient health data, today launched 1-Click Eligibility, an AI solution that helps research teams identify eligible clinical trial participants in minutes. Early deployments have already accelerated drug development timelines.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of FS KKR Capital Corp. (“FS KKR” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FSK) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of ADMA Biologics, Inc. (“ADMA” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ADMA) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Loquat Inc., a fintech innovator enabling banks and credit unions to offer smart consumer and business banking, and Allied Solutions, one of the largest providers of insurance, lending, risk management, and data-driven solutions to financial institutions in North America, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver end-to-end digital onboarding and lending across Allied’s network of financial institution clients.

Sweetgreen today announced the launch of its new KBBQ Chicken menu, a Korean BBQ–inspired offering that continues the brand’s commitment to menu innovation for its customers. Available at select locations nationwide for a limited time, the launch introduces two new entrees that pair Sweetgreen’s fresh, real ingredients with rich, sauce-forward flavor.

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN), a global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, today announced a unified international CANVAS platform, bringing together WEBTOON’s regional UGC services into a single global experience for the first time. Launching in spring 2026, and with new features rolling out throughout the year, CANVAS will support global distribution across seven languages — English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and German — making it easier than ever for Creators to share their stories, grow their fandoms, and monetize their work all over the world.

RGP (Nasdaq: RGP), a global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Prashant Lamba as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), a strategic addition that underscores the firm’s commitment to reimagining how technology powers both customer and employee experience across the enterprise.

Steak Escape, the quick-service restaurant (QSR) concept beloved for its fresh-grilled cheesesteaks and made-to-order grill line, has selected Square as its unified commerce platform powering its 23 locations. With a growing franchise network including drive-thru restaurants, Steak Escape is investing in modern infrastructure to support its next phase of expansion. The transition to Square marks a strategic step forward for the brand as it prioritizes speed, multi-location consistency, and a seamless experience across every customer touchpoint.

Achieving compliance in defense and highly regulated industries has historically cost millions of dollars and taken years to complete. Agent Artemis changes the math. Kovr.AI’s agentic AI connects seamlessly to an organization’s cloud environments, cybersecurity toolchain, and compliance data—then generates any NIST-based artifact or attestation through natural conversation, all within a FedRAMP-authorized environment. The company simultaneously announced a strategic investment and technology development agreement with In-Q-Tel (IQT), the not-for-profit strategic investor for the U.S. national security community.

ION Minerals (ION or the Company), a leading private holder of brine-borne lithium mineral interests in North America, today highlights significant expansion across its diversified lithium resource portfolio in the United States and Canada.

SURMOUNT, the industry-leading full-service net lease real estate advisory and investment platform, today announced that it arranged the sale of The Shops at Civic Center, a 25,690-square-foot, three-building neighborhood retail center located at 263 E. Warner Road in Gilbert, Arizona. The asset traded for $10.8 million, or $420.40 per square foot. The pricing ranks among the highest achieved for 2005-vintage multi-tenant retail in the East Valley, reinforcing sustained institutional demand for well-located, necessity-based neighborhood centers in core suburban markets.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (“Atara” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ATRA) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Vena, the AI-powered Orchestrated Performance Management platform purpose-built to fully amplify the Microsoft technology ecosystem, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Acterys, the leading Microsoft Power BI–based operational planning and app development platform. The move strengthens Vena’s Orchestrated Planning solution and begins phased integration of the two platforms.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Coty Inc. (“Coty” or the “Company”) (NYSE: COTY) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Viz.ai, the leader in AI-powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced the launch of Viz Agent Studio, a new capability within Viz One® Platform, that enables health systems to create their own AI Care Pathways. This is the first agentic platform that allows health systems to flexibly translate clinical guidelines into clinical workflows and deploy and scale them across the enterprise using natural language.

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that Eric W. Thornburg, recently retired Chief Executive Officer of H20 America, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 30, 2026. Mr. Thornburg will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Foyer, the first dedicated 401k for homeownership, today announced a new partnership with Nayya, the agentic AI adviser optimizing health and wealth benefits for employees, to introduce a first-time homeownership benefit on the Nayya platform.

Lucky Charms and Trix are adding more fun and imagination to the cereal aisle with two new cereals made with colors from natural sources. This summer, fans can enjoy Lucky Charms Unicorn Cotton Candy cereal, featuring three new unicorn marshmallows, and Tropical Trix featuring Disney’s Moana cereal, a special collaboration inspired by the fan-favorite film.

eClinicalWorks®, one of the largest ambulatory cloud EHRs, today announced that Ferris Family Medicine, P.A., a family practice based out of Texas, is utilizing Sunoh.ai and eClinicalWorks AI-powered solutions to streamline operations, improve documentation, and enhance patient care. Since leveraging AI, the practice reports increased provider and staff positive experience, paving the way for a more seamless and personalized patient experience. Additionally, patient-centric billing solutions have streamlined collections.

Lex Generalis, the innovation-focused law firm backed by Anzu Partners, today announced that Sorbenta Inc. has won the Lex Generalis Pitch Competition at the AUTM 2026 Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. Sorbenta was selected from a competitive field of university-born deep-tech ventures for its groundbreaking approach to removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," from contaminated water supplies.

HealthyBaby, the mission-first brand rethinking early-life care with safe, innovative non-toxic essentials, today appointed Stephanie Davis Michelman as President. Michelman brings more than 20 years of experience coming from various leadership positions at global beauty brands such as NEST NY, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Benefit Cosmetics, and The INKEY List, where she most recently served as Chief Executive Officer. In this newly created role, Michelman will oversee marketing, sales, digital, and portfolio development for HealthyBaby, working to scale the business across its retail partners and growing direct-to-consumer business. Michelman will report directly to HealthyBaby CEO and Founder, Shazi Visram.

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is proud to announce that its sustainability initiatives have once again been recognized by Newsweek, a leading U.S. news publication.

Today, SQUARE ENIX® launched LIFE IS STRANGE: REUNION, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed narrative adventure franchise LIFE IS STRANGE. The game is now available for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam® and Microsoft Store on Windows.

CSI, a leading provider of end-to-end financial software and technology, today announced its strategic partnership with Carefull, the first financial safety platform purpose-built to protect aging adults from fraud, scams and money mistakes. The collaboration enables CSI’s bank and credit union clients to provide older account holders and their families with tools to help stop scams and fraud before funds leave the financial institution.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Lufax Holding Ltd. (“Lufax” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LU) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Gemini Space Station, Inc. (“Gemini” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GEMI) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Today, Pixis, the AI-powered advertising solution helping brands improve ad performance and streamline workflows, and Stellar, the AI‑native performance marketing agency, announced they have been selected for a dedicated Google Partner program designed for a small group of technically advanced partners shaping the future of digital advertising.

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP) today announced it will release first quarter financial results before market open on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET the same day.

HomeServices of America today announced the launch of ‘Maestro,’ an AI-supported, digital platform designed to streamline the day-to-day complexities faced by today’s residential real estate agents while also elevating the complete real estate experience for consumers.

League One Volleyball (LOVB) — the largest community in youth volleyball and the nation’s first professional league built from the club up — today announced that Synergy Sports Capital, the $150 million private equity fund led by former NFL players Terrence C. Murphy Sr. and Reggie Bush, has made a strategic investment in the league to acquire operating rights for LOVB Salt Lake.

Shade Tree Advisors, a multi-family office serving high-net-worth families, is working with EtonAI™ by Eton Solutions to significantly streamline its operations. Eton Solutions’ wealth management platform supports more than $1.4 trillion in assets for over 1000 of the world’s wealthiest families. By integrating the company’s artificial intelligence into its core workflows, Shade Tree has streamlined the work required to handle thousands of documents, cutting processing time by 80% while maintaining accuracy rates over 97%. The firm reports saving hundreds of hours annually, which it is now reallocating to client service and financial planning.

Aspect, a leader in intelligent workforce management and workforce engagement solutions, and Five9, a leading provider of intelligent cloud contact center solutions, today announced a formal partnership that helps organizations align real-time customer demand with intelligent staffing and scheduling. Aspect’s integration with Five9 enables Aspect Intelligence to ingest real-time agent state and historical interaction data, allowing organizations to improve forecasting accuracy and power automated intraday adjustments that keep staffing aligned with live demand.

Dawn, the #1 dishwashing liquid in the United States***, announced today the launch of a newly redesigned Dawn refill jug and upgraded Platinum formula. The new refill system makes it easier than ever to adopt a dish soap refill routine that saves money, time, and effort.

Holman, a global automotive services leader, is providing a spring tune-up checklist designed to help drivers ensure their vehicle is in proper operating condition following several months of unforgiving winter driving. Inclement winter weather and poor road conditions put additional stress on drivers as well as their vehicles, making it increasingly important to inspect key components and prioritize routine maintenance.

Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance announced a strategic partnership with FairPlay AI, a leader in algorithmic fairness and model optimization technology. The collaboration brings together Wolters Kluwer’s trusted Fair Lending Wiz analytics platform with FairPlay’s innovative suite of solutions to provide lenders with a unified approach to identifying, remediating, and documenting disparities.

First Insight, the company that leverages AI to transform consumer feedback into profitable retail strategies, has released findings from its latest study, Is Gen Z Still Choosing Your Brand? Here’s What’s Quietly Changing Across CPG. The study reveals that Gen Z still ranks national brands #1 in purchase preference across every shelf-test category — beating store brands, premium and direct-to-consumer (DTC) alternatives alike. But 59% of Gen Z consumers actively trade down in one category to fund a premium purchase in another — cutting staples like food and beverages and household goods to splurge in health and wellness (25% willing to pay a premium) and skincare and beauty (22%). Nearly one-third (31%) say they are most likely to purchase private label or store brand food and beverages to save money, and 24% say the same for household goods.

Extend, an AI-powered spend and expense management platform, today announced new support for Sage Intacct, Xero, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, further expanding its expense management offering for banks and their business customers.

Draco Evolution, the investment firm behind the NYSE-listed Draco AI ETF (NYSE: DRAI), posting full-year 2025 returns of 33.67% (at market) and 33.62% (at NAV), compared to 17.88% for the S&P 500 Total Return index, is fast-tracking Dravo—its new retail investing app now in beta—with expanded testing underway ahead of broader release. As of 12/31/2025, the funds since inception (07/09/2024) returns were 16.66% (at market) and 16.56% (at NAV).