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iGMS, the short-term rental software for independent hosts, today opened a Free Plan as a pilot program for hosts who are new to iGMS. It costs $0 a month and puts Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com reservations in one calendar and guest messages in one inbox, in the iGMS app for iOS and Android.

As electricity prices continue to rise, Altus Power, a leading commercial-scale solar power company, today announced a new partnership with The Arc of Rensselaer County to expand access to affordable, local clean energy while providing support to the organization's employees.

Efinix® Inc., the FPGA company accelerating edge AI innovation, today announced the Sapphire™ RV64 SoC, a 64-bit RISC-V processor core that expands the company's Sapphire SoC suite and gives embedded designers a high performance, configurable processor platform in a small, low power footprint. Built on the RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), Sapphire RV64 is designed for customers whose applications have outgrown the performance, addressable memory, cache, and I/O limits of 32-bit embedded cores while still requiring the flexibility and low power of an FPGA-based solution.

Hunt Capital Partners, in partnership with Riverstone Platform Partners and Kansas City Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry (MLM), announced today the financial closing of The Alexandria, a $17.1 million rehabilitation of an existing affordable housing community located at 1328 E. Armour Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri.

Virtana, provider of the deepest and broadest agentic observability platform for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, today announced it has been named a winner of SiliconANGLE’s 2026 TechForward Awards in the AI-Driven Cloud Infrastructure category.

Gold’s Gym® announced a new multi-unit franchise development partnership with Roknipour Investment Group to expand the brand’s presence across Los Angeles and Orange County, marking a new chapter of growth for Gold’s Gym in Southern California.

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Boomi™, the data activation company for AI, today announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Adaptive Process Orchestration Software, Q3 2026. The report evaluated 13 providers, and Boomi achieved the highest score in the strategy category.

Citi today announced the expansion of Citi Token Services into Japan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), advancing our strategy to build a more connected, always-on financial ecosystem for corporate and financial institutional clients. The expansion is the latest milestone in Citi Services’ broader digital assets strategy, which is focused on solving real-world client needs by building bank-grade capabilities that connect traditional financial infrastructure with emerging digital networks.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFCR) to Webster Equity Partners for $6.28 per share in cash plus one non-tradable contingent value right per share.

Silicon Creations, a leading provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor intellectual property (IP), has been recognized as the 2026 TSMC Open Innovation Platform® (OIP) Partner of the Year in the Mixed Signal IP category. This marks the 10th consecutive year Silicon Creations has received the award.

Blackline Safety, a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced the appointment of Jon Baldwin as Chief Executive Officer. Baldwin succeeds Cody Slater, who, after more than 15 years as CEO, will transition to Board Chair and Chief Architect, continuing to help shape the company’s product and technology vision.

The Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) today announced that co-founder Christopher M. Lazzara has been named president of the school, effective August 1, 2026. Lazzara succeeds Dr. Randy Kluender, who has helped guide the school since before it enrolled its first class and will remain on the board of trustees as senior advisor to the president.

eClerx Services Ltd (ECLERX.NS), a leading provider of AI-powered analytics, digital operations, automation, and business process management services, today announced key highlights from its Investor Day, held earlier this month in Mumbai, India.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Rackspace Technology, Inc. (“Rackspace” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RXT) and reminds investors of the September 28, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Teem Finance, Inc., an AI-native procurement intelligence company, today announced a partnership with Workday to integrate its advanced supplier insights with Workday Strategic Sourcing and Workday Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM). This partnership enables Workday Spend Management customers to leverage AI for faster, better-informed supplier decisions while automatically flagging redundant purchases before they happen.

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, and Lesha Bank LLC (Public), today announced an agreement for the sale and purchase of a portfolio of 33 aircraft. The transaction comprises a diversified portfolio of commercial aircraft on lease to 25 airlines globally.

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK), a leading global commercial real estate services firm, announced today that Moody’s Ratings (“Moody’s”) upgraded CWK’s corporate family rating to Ba3 from B1. The upgrade reflects sustained improvement in the company’s credit profile and is the highest rating Moody’s has assigned to Cushman & Wakefield since its initial public offering in 2018.

FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) today announced a new multi-year distribution agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL) for carriage of four regional sports networks (RSNs) ahead of the 2026-2027 season. Coverage of the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will be available on the Fubo streaming service for subscribers of each respective market.

IP Infusion, a global leader in open networking solutions, today announced plans to extend its OcNOS® network operating system to support open platforms based on the Broadcom Qumran3 family. Adding to the more than 50 open hardware platforms already supported, the addition of the Broadcom Qumran3 family gives fiber, cable, and mobile operators a unified network operating environment across Access, Aggregation, Transport and Core Network domains, simplifying operations and reducing operational costs.

Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.165 (sixteen and one-half cents) per share on all its Class A Common Stock and $0.15 (fifteen cents) per share on all its Class B Common Stock. This is an annual rate of $0.66 and $0.60 per share, respectively. Dividends on both the Class A and Class B Common Stock are payable October 15, 2026, to all shareholders of record on October 8, 2026.

Thompson Thrift, a full-service, nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, announced today that 1933 Lounge by St. Elmo has signed a lease for an approximately 8,000-square-foot restaurant at The Gilmore, the company’s 35-acre mixed-use development in Gilbert.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (“Capricor” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CAPR) and reminds investors of the September 28, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Transient.AI, the secure AI operating system for regulated markets, today appointed Jason Safriet as Chief Growth Officer. A 30+ year global markets leader who spent 15 years leading credit sales franchises at Credit Suisse, Safriet will drive commercial growth and deepen institutional client relationships across capital markets.

iMiller Public Relations (iMPR), the leading strategic communications, community engagement advisory, and public relations firm focused on digital infrastructure and AI development, today celebrates its 15-year anniversary, highlighting the leadership team and advisory capabilities supporting organizations navigating AI-driven growth, power constraints and heightened community scrutiny.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Bloom Energy Corporation (“Bloom Energy” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BE) and reminds investors of the September 28, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

As demand for 24/7 and always-on financial services accelerates, corporate and financial institutional clients face operational complexity and risk when connecting traditional banking and securities services with new blockchain infrastructure. Through an expanded collaboration announced today, Citi and Coinbase are addressing this challenge by enabling clients to access new payment capabilities without having to build or manage separate infrastructure, driving interoperability across the global financial ecosystem.

Innovaccer today announced that Flow, its AI-native autonomous revenue cycle operations platform, has earned a 96.2 overall performance score in the KLAS 2026 Ambulatory RCM Services First Look report, against a market average of 82.6 for EHR-agnostic ambulatory RCM services. All six organizations interviewed by KLAS, Englewood Health Physician Network, Austin Sports Medicine, Premier Inpatient Partners, Premier Medical Group, Millennium Physician Group, and Included Health, reported they were satisfied, achieving outcomes, and would buy again. The recognition arrives as Innovaccer prepares to unveil expanded Flow capabilities at MGMA, deepening the platform's autonomous revenue cycle coverage across prior authorization, referrals, coding, claims resolution, denials management, and underpayment recovery.

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) ("Comstock"), a leading real estate company specializing in the development, acquisition, operation, and management of mixed-use, transit-oriented properties and data center developments, today issued the following statement on behalf of an affiliate-owned entity, Comstock Herndon Venture, LC ("Comstock Herndon"), regarding the Fairfax County Circuit Court’s ruling in Town of Herndon, Virginia v. Comstock Herndon Venture, LC:

Amen Properties, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AMEN) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. For the quarter, the Company reported oil and gas revenue of $724 thousand, up from $573 thousand in the second quarter of 2025, and net income of $1.4 million, up from $216 thousand a year earlier. The increase in net income was driven primarily by $966 thousand of income recognized on the sale and assignment of leasehold interests.

Azalea Vision, a Belgian healthtech company building the first medical-grade smart contact lens, today announced that it has enrolled the first patient in its NOA proof-of-concept study. The study marks the start of Azalea’s clinical program, following its selection for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator.

IDEX Corporation (NYSE:IEX) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, prior to market open. An investor conference call and webcast will take place at 8:00 a.m. (CT) that same day with Chief Executive Officer and President Eric Ashleman and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sean Gillen.

Transcend today announced it has launched Transcend Consent & Preferences Management on Snowflake Marketplace. The Snowflake Native App brings Transcend's consent and preference data directly into a customer's own Snowflake account, turning it into policy the moment it lands. Most of a company's customer data already lives in Snowflake. Now it can be put to use faster, and with more confidence.

Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Texas (DICOT or the Company) today announced an expanded collaboration with VoxNeuro Inc. aimed at advancing a more integrated approach to evaluating patients recovering from motor vehicle collisions, workplace incidents, and other traumatic injuries. By combining DICOT's diagnostic imaging and patient care platform in Southeast Texas - delivered through its Memorial MRI & Diagnostic and Foundation Physicians Group brands - with VoxNeuro's FDA-cleared Cognitive Function Neuroimaging (cfNI) Software, the collaboration seeks to provide a more complete picture of injury, helping physicians identify what standard evaluation alone can miss. The two modalities offer complementary perspectives: MRI, CT, and ultrasound reveal the structural anatomy of an injury, while cfNI contributes an objective clinical software platform to measure brain function.

Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI), a leading provider of water management solutions, introduced OneNetwork, a real-time network monitoring and analysis platform providing water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater system managers with a unified, real-time view of their diverse network asset and sensor data. The announcement comes during WEFTEC, the annual water event, hosted this year in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kerecis, the company pioneering the use of sustainably sourced fish skin for tissue regeneration, today announced the launch of Compact, a new fish‑skin platform that reimagines fragmented fish skin in a compressed disc format engineered to reduce waste, improve handling, and simplify application. Available as both MariGen® Compact and SurgiClose® Compact, Compact delivers the same deep coverage clinicians expect from fragmented fish skin in a format designed for deep wound defects, tunneling wounds, and irregular wound geometries.

Centerview Partners, a premier independent investment-banking advisory firm, announced today that Bennett Schachter has joined as a Partner in New York to lead and further expand its Capital Advisory offering.

The U.S. homeowners insurance segment posted a sizable underwriting gain of $16.5 billion in 2025, as it reversed course and avoided an annual loss for the first time in six years, according to a new AM Best report.

AB Energy USA, a leader in high-efficiency cogeneration, renewable natural gas (RNG), and energy solutions, today announced that AB Energy USA reached approximately 2 gigawatts (GW) of secured U.S. data center power projects. The milestone reflects AB’s growing presence and momentum in serving the growing power needs across the United States.

XGS Energy, Inc. (“XGS”), a developer of next-generation geothermal power systems, today announced it has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for federal funding to support the drilling of a deep vertical appraisal well in New Mexico, advancing development of the state’s next-generation geothermal resources. Working with Baker Hughes, New Mexico Tech, and Sandia National Laboratories, XGS will use the project to generate critical subsurface data, reduce development uncertainty, and accelerate its plan to deliver reliable, around-the-clock geothermal power to New Mexico’s grid.

UWM announced the appointment of Vandad (Vandy) Fartaj as its first-ever Chief Investment Officer, a significant milestone in the company's continued growth and long-term strategic vision.

Seligman Investments ("Seligman"), the Silicon Valley-based technology investment firm led by Chief Investment Officer Paul Wick, today announced that it has doubled the amount of deployable capital available to Seligman Ventures from an initial $500 million to $1 billion less than a year after its launch.

Neat, an industry leading AI-native hardware and software platform for workplace collaboration, today announced that Neat Board 32, Neat Pad Pro, and Neat Pad Generation 2 have officially received Microsoft Teams certification. The achievement marks a major milestone in Neat’s collaboration with Microsoft, unlocking new deployment opportunities for enterprise customers seeking secure, high-performance meeting room experiences.

Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, has announced the winners of the 2026 ISG Software Innovation Awards™ and the ISG Paragon Awards™ for North America.

Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that Chris McMillan has joined as a Managing Director in its FinTech Group. Based in Charlotte, Mr. McMillan will focus on the digital assets sector.

Comcast announced today Xfinity and Comcast Business reliable, high-speed Internet services are now available to more than 2,300 homes and businesses in Clay County, including more than 1,600 locations that previously lacked access to broadband. The project is made possible through a public-private partnership with the state and includes locations in and around the communities of Clay Hill, Green Cove Springs, Keystone Heights, Kingsley Lake, Lake Geneva, Middleburg and Penney Farms.

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (“Capricor” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: CAPR) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Hunt Military Communities (HMC) today announced two significant milestones at Atlantic Marine Corps Communities (AMCC), the approximately 7,900-home portfolio spanning eight Marine Corps and Navy installations where HMC has served as Managing Member since October 2024. S&P Global Ratings has issued its second upgrade of AMCC debt since HMC assumed the Managing Member role, bringing all classes of AMCC’s outstanding bonds to investment grade. Additionally, the project’s recapitalization account has received its first deposit in several years, three months ahead of the financial pro forma schedule.

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Wise Group plc (“Wise” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: WSE) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

MyEyeDr., a leading provider of comprehensive eye care and eyewear solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with EyeCare Partners to acquire its optometry division, consisting of over 300 offices, including the Clarkson Eyecare, EyeCare Associates, EyeCare Center, Nationwide Vision and The Eye Doctors brands.

EyeCare Partners LLC (“EyeCare Partners” or the “Company”), the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, announced today that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of its optometry business to MyEyeDr., the leading provider of comprehensive optometry services. The sale is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Rackspace Technology, Inc. (“Rackspace” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: RXT) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Bloom Energy Corporation (“Bloom” or “the Company”) (NYSE: BE) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Comparably, a ZoomInfo company and leading employee review platform for workplace culture and compensation, announced the winners of its 2026 Best Happiness, Best Work Life Balance and Best Perks & Benefits awards.

Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with US$1.6 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, announced plans to convert six Northern Trust mutual funds into ETFs in the first quarter of 2027.

Ferghana Investment Partners LP (“Ferghana”), a hybrid capital firm providing flexible capital solutions to middle-market businesses, today announced the hiring of Katie Marshall as Managing Director and Will Callahan as Senior Managing Director. Both Marshall and Callahan will play significant roles in investment origination and execution, sourcing new opportunities as Ferghana continues its strong growth.

Elsberg Baker & Maruri is pleased to announce that the firm and its attorneys have once again received numerous awards and rankings from leading legal publications and directories, including Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Lawdragon, Benchmark Litigation, Vault, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Crain's New York Business. The firm earned nearly 70 recognitions across these organizations, with every one of the firm's partners receiving multiple honors, underscoring their continued dedication to excellence in litigation and legal services across a broad range of practice areas.

Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm,* today announced the acquisition of Machen McChesney and its sister company, FocusPay Solutions. Machen McChesney is a long-standing accounting and business advisory firm headquartered in Auburn, Alabama. FocusPay Solutions provides payroll, benefits administration and HR services to business throughout Alabama and the surrounding region. The transaction further expands FD’s footprint in the Southeast and enhances the firm’s ability to serve business owners through a broader range of accounting, advisory and workforce-related services. Machen McChesney’s decades-long presence in the Auburn community, combined with FocusPay’s experience supporting employers and their employees, will deepen the level of high-touch service FD is able to offer clients across its growing footprint.

Cabbacis (OTCQB: CABI), a U.S. federally-licensed tobacco-product manufacturer focused on risk-reduction products being developed under the iBLEND™ and X95™ brand names, today announced that it has filed its Semiannual Report on Form 1-SA for the six-month period ending June 30, 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, sold an industrial property located in Fairfield, New Jersey on September 25, 2026 for a sale price of approximately $8.8 million.

Visium, a technology company pioneering healthier indoor environments through Far-UVC technology, today announced the appointment of Jason DiBona as Chief Executive Officer. DiBona joins Visium as the company enters its next phase of growth, with rising demand for continuous, science-backed indoor air and surface protection across commercial real estate, healthcare, education, sports, and other sectors.

Oxford Finance LLC (“Oxford”), a leading specialty finance firm, today announced the successful completion of the first year of its Asset-Based Lending strategy, closing five transactions representing $368 million in total commitments. Since launching the platform, Oxford has established itself as a trusted provider of flexible asset-based financing solutions to middle market companies and private equity sponsors.

Comcast has completed a network expansion project that now offers Xfinity and Comcast Business services to more than 2,300 previously unserved homes and businesses across Washington County, Pennsylvania. Residents and business owners now have access to multi-gigabit, symmetrical Internet, mobile, entertainment, home security and advanced business connectivity solutions from America’s smartest and most reliable, converged network. The project was made possible through a public-private partnership with the county and funded in part by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to expand access to high-speed Internet.

Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), announced today that Dean Hosfield has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective October 5. Hosfield brings extensive executive leadership experience across technology, digital transformation and business strategy within the insurance industry. Hosfield, who previously spent 17 years at Jackson, will report to Laura Hanson, Executive Vice President, Operations and Technology Services for Jackson.

Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it has been ranked the top third-party DRAM module supplier in the world, according to the latest rankings by revenue from analyst firm TrendForce. Kingston retains its number 1 position with an estimated 62% market share.

Soul Machines, the experiential AI company behind autonomous digital teammates, today announced a new chapter following its acquisition by AppDirect, the world's leading B2B subscription commerce platform. By combining Soul Machines' category-defining technology with AppDirect's powerful B2B distribution network, this transaction will help expand a new generation of AI experiences that are more natural, conversational, and accessible for businesses around the world. AppDirect will showcase the next generation of Soul Machines experiences at AppDirect’s annual Thrive conference.

ANV Group Holdings Ltd. (“ANV”), a global insurance intermediary platform, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Car Care Plan (“CCP”) from AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (“AmTrust”). CCP is the #1 provider of motor warranty in the United Kingdom and a market-leading warranty managing general agent (MGA).

Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) today announced that on Monday, November 2, 2026, after market close, the company will post on the Calix Investor Relations website its third quarter stockholder letter for the period ended September 26, 2026. The posting of the stockholder letter will be announced over the newswire with a link to the letter to stockholders available at https://investor-relations.calix.com/.

AppDirect, the world’s leading B2B subscription commerce platform, today announced it has acquired Soul Machines, a pioneer in AI avatars and human-centered digital experiences. This acquisition strengthens AppDirect’s AI capabilities and expands the company’s ability to help advisors, partners, and businesses deploy more interactive AI experiences across sales, service, support, and commerce. AppDirect will share more about its AI strategy and product direction at its annual Thrive conference, happening Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Los Angeles.

Airship, the mobile-first customer experience company, today announced its recognition in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Multichannel Marketing Hubs for two years in a row. Airship has also been recognized six times in the Gartner Market Guide for Mobile Marketing Platforms report—this latest report further recognizes Airship for its Airship Experience Platform.

SpendHound, a subsidiary of YipitData and the #1 rated SaaS spend management platform on G2 that gives finance teams total visibility into AI and software spend, today released the AI Spend Report: 2026 Edition, a survey of 172 CFOs, finance directors, and heads of procurement paired with SpendHound's proprietary spend data from 1,300+ mid-market and enterprise companies. Its central finding: 57% of the people responsible for buying AI are not confident they are paying a fair price for it, or do not know. One in five believe they are overpaying.

Eden Global Partners (“Eden” or “the Firm”), a merchant bank that specializes in providing long-term capital solutions, today announced that Amy Chen has joined the firm as Managing Director, Healthcare. Based in the Firm’s New York headquarters, Ms. Chen will leverage her extensive network of founder, CEO and private capital relationships to source, advise on and lead the execution of compelling long-term investment opportunities in the healthcare space that align with Eden’s focus on building enduring partnerships with great companies.

Swift and its global community are taking another step towards making international payments as seamless as domestic ones.

FS, a global network infrastructure provider of ICT products and solutions, announced the upcoming S6500, S6300, and S6000 modular switch series, expanding its enterprise campus switching portfolio. Designed for core-layer deployments, these series strengthen FS's three-tier campus network solutions.

Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) (the "Company" or "Empery Digital") today informed shareholders that the Supreme Court of the State of Delaware (the “Delaware Supreme Court”) has made the determination to hear the Board’s expedited appeal regarding the nomination notice submitted by ATG Capital Management LP ("ATG") and set oral argument for October 7, 2026.