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Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has achieved commercial operations at two new solar projects in Wasco County, Oregon – Daybreak Solar and Bakeoven Solar – both of which will deliver energy to the Portland General Electric (PGE) power grid. Daybreak Solar, with a capacity of 189 Megawatts DC (140 MWac), and Bakeoven Solar, with a capacity of 80 MWdc (60 MWac), represent new, domestic capacity that will support growing demand for electricity and bolster the region’s energy availability and reliability.

AAM Insurance Investment Management (AAM) announced today that Dan Byrnes, CFA, has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective April 4, 2026. Byrnes succeeds John Schaefer, CFA, who will transition to a Senior Advisor role as part of AAM’s long-term succession plan.

Imagion Biosystems, Ltd. (ASX: IBX) announced that the company has lodged an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its MagSense® targeted imaging agent. Following FDA approval, the company expects to start a Phase 2 clinical trial with the imaging agent for the detection of nodal metastases in HER2+ breast cancer patients.

Blake Investment Partners, an institutional real estate investment and development firm focused on large-scale, master-planned real estate development and community-centered redevelopment initiatives, today announced the submission of a comprehensive proposal to redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District in downtown St. Petersburg.

Online reviews remain a major factor in e-commerce, especially for first-time purchases. Clutch research finds 96% of consumers check reviews before buying a product or service they haven’t tried.

California has reported the country’s first positive hantavirus rodent detection of 2026, a stark reminder that this disease remains an active threat. The disease gained renewed attention last year following the tragic death of Betsy Arakawa, wife of Gene Hackman, from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS).

The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired Richtech Robotics Inc. (“Richtech” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:RR) securities during the period of January 27, 2026 through January 29, 2026, inclusive (“the Class Period”).

Adams County’s public library system, Anythink Libraries, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Anythink World, the world’s first virtual library metaverse, an innovative digital branch that anyone can access regardless of where they live or whether they hold a library card. Launched in January 2025, the free platform has grown into a nationally engaged community, connecting people across Colorado and beyond through immersive, interactive programming.

Golden Gate Global, a leading EB-5 regional center, is pleased to announce the launch of its 20th EB-5 offering, the Westcourt Downtown Orlando. The project is located on approximately 8.4 acres in the heart of Downtown Orlando’s premier sports and entertainment district, directly adjacent to the Kia Center, home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic.

Opici Family Distributing, a leading family-owned wine and spirits distributor, today announced the continuation of its partnership with Provi, the leading B2B digital platform for the beverage alcohol industry. This initiative expands digital access for retailers in New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, and Maryland to Opici’s extensive portfolio and services available through Provi’s marketplace. It also reflects Opici’s commitment to strengthening relationships between its retail partners and sales representatives while delivering a seamless experience across all U.S. markets and touchpoints, both digitally and in person.

Repairify, which improves automotive industry workflows by combining original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket tools and data with sophisticated analytics, is unveiling the next generation of Repair360 at NADA 2026. The new Repair360 platform features three core modules – Workflow Management, Technician Module, and Vendor Management – designed to enable dealerships to not only manage reconditioning and used vehicle turn times, but costs as well.

Associated Medical Professionals of NY (AMP) is pleased to announce that Melanie McNally, M.D., a beloved urologist who served patients at AMP for many years is returning to the practice. Dr. McNally has practiced as a general urologist since 2002 and brings more than 25 years of medical experience to AMP.

Vena, the only complete FP&A platform powered by agentic AI and purpose-built to amplify the Microsoft technology ecosystem, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Managility Pty Ltd, operating as Acterys (“Acterys”), the industry’s leading Power BI–based operational planning and app development platform, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

Sigma, a leader in AI applications for business, today announced its expansion into Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) with the opening of its APJ headquarters in Sydney, Australia, and the appointment of Bede Hackney as Vice President for the region. This continued international expansion follows a year of strong growth, including recent office expansions in New York and London, where the company scaled its headcount more than 30x in just 2.5 years.

Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software, today announced that it has appointed Suzanne Donohoe as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. In this newly created joint role, Donohoe will report to the firm’s Founder, Chairman and CEO Robert F. Smith and will oversee Vista’s global fundraising, capital markets, investor engagement and marketing strategies across its entire investment platform. She will also be integrally involved in helping to set and execute the strategic agenda for the firm.

Axos Bank, the nationwide bank subsidiary of Axos Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AX), and Priority Rollfi, a subsidiary of Priority Technology Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: PRTH), today announced a new partnership following a competitive RFP process. Rollfi was selected to supply its embedded and white-label payroll and benefits technology infrastructure to enhance Axos’s business banking platform.

Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) and NVIDIA today announced a long-term strategic partnership to establish a shared industrial architecture for mission-critical artificial intelligence across industries.

The Seattle facility of AGC Biologics, your friendly CDMO expert, has received a Good Manufacturing Practices Certification from Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa), Brazil’s health regulatory authority. The authorization allows biologics and biosimilars produced at the site to be commercialized in Brazil, the largest pharmaceutical market in South America, further extending the global reach of AGC Biologics’ customers.

Raptor Technologies, the leader in K-12 school safety and wellbeing solutions, has been selected by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) as an integrated panic alert technology provider for public K-12 schools statewide. Raptor’s solution includes wearable panic alert devices that help schools quickly initiate emergency alerts and coordinate response across campuses.

Monster Organics, a leading regional food scrap collection and organics recycling company, today announced its expansion into North Carolina. The company has deployed assets to serve the greater Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem markets, while also supporting large commercial generators throughout the Charlotte metro region.

Adam Ferrari, CEO of Phoenix Energy, today announced the opening of the 2026 Phoenix Energy Scholarship, a $15,000 academic award created to support exceptional students pursuing careers in the oil and gas industry. The scholarship reflects Phoenix Energy’s ongoing commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders in petroleum engineering and related energy fields.

DentalXChange, a leading provider of revenue cycle management for the dental industry, is thrilled to announce Anisha Madan as their new Chief Financial Officer. This strategic addition to the Executive Leadership Team reinforces DentalXChange’s commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in service to its clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Breakwater Capital Markets today unveiled EVEREST, a next-generation Capital Markets Day (CMD) platform setting a new global standard for how public companies communicate strategy, risk, and long-term value creation to investors.

E&I Sales, a Tulsa-based electrical equipment manufacturing company, today announced the acquisition of Industrial Motor Services, an electric motor repair and maintenance provider in Tulsa.

Light Sail VR, a 2025 Emmy-winning immersive cinema studio, today marked its 10th anniversary with a look at how film and live production realities are shifting in 2026. This milestone reflects a decade of production work that has shaped how virtual reality and live immersive formats have changed and enhanced cinematic storytelling.

Patra, a leading provider of AI-powered software solutions and technology-enabled insurance outsourcing services, today released its 2026 AI and Insurtech Trends: P&C Distribution Channels report. The comprehensive industry analysis examines how converging market pressures are accelerating AI adoption across the insurance distribution ecosystem and provides actionable frameworks for agencies, brokers, wholesalers, and MGAs/MGUs to transition from AI exploration to execution.

The Global Thought Leadership Institute (GTLI) at APQC today released its first-ever body of original research, unveiling new data on how thought leadership influences executive decision-making and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way insights are produced, discovered, and trusted—particularly as leaders seek to distinguish credible, human-led thinking from the growing volume of AI-generated content, often referred to as ‘AI slop.’ The findings are being released in conjunction with the GTLI 2026 Symposium in Houston, Texas, bringing together senior leaders, researchers, and thought leadership practitioners from around the world.

Longbridge Financial, a national mortgage lender and servicer specializing in home equity solutions for older Americans, has deployed one of the first AI-powered voice agents to support reverse mortgage servicing customers, introducing an always-on servicing model at a time when adoption of AI voice technology in the reverse mortgage sector remains limited.

Coastal States Bank (“CSB”), a local community bank, donated $136,000 to Georgia and South Carolina-based charities and nonprofits in 2025.

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Publix Pharmacy is currently offering savings on select GLP‑1 therapies through a discount card program. For a limited time, eligible Publix Pharmacy customers can have their prescriptions for the newly introduced Wegovy (semaglutide) 1.5 mg or 4 mg tablet filled at pricing starting as low as $149 per month, and Wegovy and Ozempic (semaglutide) 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg injectables starting as low as $199 per month.

MB Structured Investments, a UK-based structured investment company founded by Naser Taher, Chairman of MultiBank Group, and Robbie Briginshaw, ex Head of Structured Investments & Distribution at INVESTEC, has received two major industry awards, recognizing its growth and performance across the UK and Irish markets.

Cambiar Investors and Kepler Cheuvreux today announced a strategic joint venture project designed to expand the global distribution of Cambiar’s investment strategies while deepening research collaboration across international markets.

Thryv® Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:THRY) (“Thryv'' or the “Company”), provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Thursday, February 26, before the market opens. The release will be followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results with the investment community.

CardioFocus, Inc., a medical device company dedicated to advancing pulsed field ablation (PFA) treatment for cardiac arrhythmias, announced major advancements across its PFA portfolio.

NEOS Investments, an award-winning ETF issuer specializing in options-based income solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the NEOS Boosted High Income ETFs, which seek higher tax-efficient monthly income and enhanced market participation.

INRIX, a global leader in transportation data and analytics, today announced an expanded partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to deliver advanced traffic and safety insights statewide. Building on a 15-year collaboration, this new contract will help make travel across Texas safer, smarter, and more efficient for all road users.

FirmaPak, a rapidly growing manufacturer of blow molded packaging solutions, announced today the acquisition of Easy Plastic Containers Corporation, a Canadian blow molder of plastic bottles across multiple industries, including health and beauty, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial, and automotive.

BARR Advisory is partnering with Drata to launch a new program aimed at accelerating the compliance journey for organizations pursuing CMMC certification.

Cirrus (Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.) today introduced the next evolution of its jet product line with the new Generation 3 (G3) Vision Jet®. The G3 Vision Jet reveals a reimagined interior with premium materials and an expanded seating option for six adults, as well as ATC Datalink and over 30 refinements designed to create a new era smart and safe Personal Aviation™.

Southern Research and London-based Pathogenus Consulting have signed a three-year partnership that will allow both organizations to capitalize on growing research opportunities around the world.

Mark43, the leading cloud-native public safety operations platform, is accelerating a statewide modernization effort across Massachusetts, where a rapidly growing number of police and fire departments have selected the Mark43 Public Safety Platform to unify dispatch, records, booking, mobile workflows, and analytics, creating a single source of truth across their operations. As more agencies move off legacy systems and choose Mark43, and with a proven record of successful deployments, the company has become the trusted partner for Massachusetts public safety organizations seeking modern, cloud-native, and AI-powered technology.

CFP Board today announced the appointment of Ben Roberts, CPTD, SHRM-SCP as its Managing Director of Program Development. Roberts brings over two decades of experience in program development and stakeholder engagement.

A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC), the technology and media company powering Safe Streaming™ and audience-first digital services including Kidoodle.TV® and Victory+, today announced the appointment of Ron McQuate as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. McQuate joined the company in January 2026 and brings more than 20 years of senior financial leadership across sports, media, live events, and streaming, with a proven track record of building financial infrastructure to support large-scale, high-growth platforms.

Dominion Energy Virginia and NOVA Parks have cooperatively reached a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to govern vegetation management activity along the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD Park).

February is one of the most ambitious months on the global sports production calendar, starting with two major international sporting events taking place simultaneously, along other flagship productions. NEP Group, the world’s leading media services provider for live sports and entertainment, announced that it is deploying one of its largest-ever combinations of broadcast technology and engineering personnel to support customers in bringing these events to life for global audiences.

Toptal, the world’s largest fully remote workforce, has been ranked the #1 most reliable professional services company in America on the America’s Most Reliable Companies 2026 list by Newsweek and Statista. The list ranks top US companies based on trust, dependability, and consistent performance in their industry.

Lōkahi Therapeutics today announced the participation of the University of Georgia’s Student Industry Fellows Program in its ai² (actual intelligence) Futures Lab program for the Spring 2026 semester. Through this collaboration, University of Georgia students will engage in applied, real-world biotech and life sciences projects designed to bridge academic learning with industry execution.

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than 1 billion health records worldwide, today announced the launch of InterSystems Payer Connector, a new product offering designed to help health plans rapidly and reliably integrate Epic Payer Platform with their broader application ecosystem.

Mitra EV, a commercial fleet electrification platform focused on delivering immediate operating cost savings to fleet operators without upfront costs, today announced a $27 million financing including equity funding from lead investor Ultra Capital and a credit facility from S2G Investments.

SolarWinds, a leading provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, today announced Becky Melton as General Counsel and Group Vice President, Legal. In this new role, Melton will oversee global legal, ethics and compliance issues for SolarWinds.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (“PennyMac” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PFSI) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) today announced the appointment of Anca Dinu Askanase, MD, MPH, as the new Chair of the Department of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Rheumatology, effective April 2026. Dr. Askanase will succeed S. Louis Bridges Jr., MD, PhD, who will be retiring in March 2026.

Genspark, the all-in-one AI workspace for 1B+ global knowledge workers, today announced that Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for today's leading brands, is powering its Call for Me AI agent with Twilio Programmable Voice. By leveraging Twilio's global voice connectivity, Genspark enables users to delegate phone call-based tasks to AI, breaking down language barriers, reducing wait times, and turning intent into action at scale.

WP Engine, a global web enablement company providing premium products and solutions for websites built on WordPressⓇ[1], today announced the launch of WP Engine Newsroom, an editorial workflow and operations platform purpose-built for modern media organizations to accelerate editorial time-to-market.

Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, said today that submissions to its ISG Case Study Research Program increased by 35 percent in 2025, reflecting growing demand for enterprise transformation projects, especially those based on AI.

Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that John Benson has joined the Firm’s Maritime and Transportation Group as Head of Maritime Finance, bringing two decades of Chambers-ranked experience to Seward & Kissel’s long-respected practice.

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. (“Wynnchurch”), a leading middle market private equity firm, today announced the sale of Team Car Care, LLC (“TCC” or the “Company”) to Triple JJJ Lube, Corp.

Securian Financial today announced the launch of AI-enabled instant claims decision and benefit payment capabilities for its supplemental health insurance products—the first offering of its kind in the marketplace. This breakthrough innovation transforms the typical supplemental health claims experience from days of waiting to real-time results, with eligible claims receiving decisions within minutes of submission.

DDN, the world’s leading AI data platform provider, today announced the appointment of Mohsen Moazami as Vice Chair, effective immediately. In this strategic leadership role, Moazami will work closely with CEO and Co-Founder Alex Bouzari and the executive team to advance DDN’s next phase of growth—deepening global customer relationships, expanding government and sovereign engagements, and strengthening the company’s long-term positioning with the investment community.

Building on the momentum of the resort’s rebrand and summer 2025 debut, Caesars Entertainment is pleased to announce the launch of Phase Two of the $200 million transformation of Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino, formerly Harveys Lake Tahoe. Phase Two introduces elevated enhancements to the resort’s pool experience, meetings and conventions space and a new bar and lounge inspired by a local legend in partnership with Clique Hospitality.

Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, today announced that Pat Roche, CEO, and Jennifer Walter, CFO will present at the 47th Annual TD Cowen Aerospace and Defense Conference on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at 2:05 p.m. ET.

Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) has announced the appointment of Ms. Karen Chan Chi Yin as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective February 2, 2026. Ms. Chan succeeds Mr. Herman Wong, who has resigned from the position to pursue other interests.

MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) (“MarineMax” or the “Company”), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, marina operator and superyacht services company, today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding indication of interest from The Donerail Group (“Donerail”) to acquire all of the Company’s outstanding common shares for $35.00 per share in cash.

CareDx, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNA) — The Transplant Company™, a leading precision medicine company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high‑value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers, today announced that pivotal clinical validation data from the ACROBAT study (NCT04635384) will be presented at the 2026 Tandem Meetings, Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Meetings of ASTCT™ and CIBMTR®, held February 4-7, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

AI has moved from ambition to action. Every organization is deploying it. Yet for most enterprises, the real challenge is only just beginning.

Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE:SW, LSE:SWR) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per share on its ordinary shares. The quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share is payable March 18, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2026.

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announced today that its Global Chief Legal Officer, Carla Bedrosian, and Vice President of Legal and Operations, Natalia Voziyan, have been named finalists for the Top 100 Corporate Counsel Award presented by OnConferences. The dual recognition highlights the instrumental role the legal function plays in supporting Xsolla's growth and innovation across complex global markets.

SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: SBAC) (“SBA” and “Company”) announced it will release its fourth quarter results on Thursday, February 26, 2026 after market close.

Detectify, the application security testing platform for evolving attack surface coverage, today announced the launch of Internal Scanning. The new solution eliminates the visibility gap between external perimeters and internal environments, allowing security teams to discover and remediate vulnerabilities behind the firewall with the same speed and precision as they do for external assets.

Andersen Consulting strengthens digital transformation offering with the addition of collaborating firm Saratoga Software, a provider of software delivery and specialist technology solutions.

On Saturday, January 31, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and its affinity group, FLUX, celebrated FLUX’s first decade of service to the Transgender and Non-Binary community around the world. FLUX is the only international Trans-led organization committed to advocating for its community, with chapters worldwide.

TeamDynamix has been named Leader with top-rankings in the Info-Tech SoftwareReviews 2026 IT Service Management (ITSM) Data Quadrant, outperforming legacy competitors across product capabilities, customer experience, ease of administration, innovation, and vendor relationship strength.

Argano, the world’s first and largest Global Specialist Consultancy exclusively focused on the design and delivery of High-Performance Business Operations with an AI-forward approach to transformation, today announced the acquisition of Stormloop Technologies (“Stormloop”), a fast-growing Workday partner that excels in delivering full suite advisory, post-implementation managed services, and follow on Phase X implementations across Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financials (FIN), as well as end-to-end services in Adaptive Planning.

Summit Wealth Group (“Summit”), a growing independent registered investment advisory firm, announced today its merger with Premier Private Wealth (“PPW”), a Nashville-based wealth management firm with $470 million in assets under management (AUM). The combined firms will increase Summit’s AUM to approximately $3 billion and expand its footprint in Tennessee.