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His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, visited the Huawei Research and Development Centre and Shanghai Media Group (SMG) in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming March 31, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (“CLEU” or the “Company”) (OTC: CLEUF) securities between January 22, 2025 and January 30, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

AM Best has commented that the Credit Ratings (ratings) of Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited (Cavello Bay) (Bermuda), a subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited (ENSTAR) (Bermuda), are unchanged following Enstar’s announcement that it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Accident Fund Holdings, Inc. (AF Group) from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (headquartered in Lansing, MI).

Symetra Financial Corporation today announced the departure of Symetra Investment Management (SIM) President Mark Hunt.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Inovio” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INO) securities between October 10, 2023 and December 26, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Inovio investors have until April 7, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Daimler Truck Middle East Africa (DT MEA) hosted the EliteClass Awards Ceremony 2025 in Dubai, welcoming over 70 DT MEA General Distributors from across the Middle East and Africa for an evening dedicated to performance, partnership, and shared achievement.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (“Kyndryl” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KD) securities between August 7, 2024 and February 9, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Kyndryl investors have until April 13, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Infleqtion, Inc. (“Infleqtion”), a global leader in quantum sensing and quantum computing powered by neutral-atom technology, today announced the completion of its previously announced business combination with Churchill Capital Corp X (Nasdaq: CCCX) (“Churchill X”), a special purpose acquisition company.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming April 6, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Oracle Corporation (“Oracle” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ORCL) securities between June 12, 2025 and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (“Kyndryl” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KD) securities between August 7, 2024 and February 9, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Kyndryl investors have until April 13, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

LifeLink Foundation today announced that Kelly Cullen, RN, MBA, has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support the mission and continued growth of LifeLink. Cullen will provide strategic and operational leadership to advance quality and performance, support team member engagement and development, and deepen the organization’s impact on the patients, families, and communities it serves.

Vivint, an NRG company, the leading US energy-focused security and smart home company, announces Vivint for Builders, the only direct, end-to-end smart home security solution specifically set-up to ease and simplify the builder workflow and homeowner experience.

Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of ICON Public Limited Company (“ICON” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ICLR) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

PMG, the global independent marketing services and technology company, today announced the opening of two new offices in Mexico City, Mexico, and Toronto, Canada. The expansion marks a significant milestone in PMG’s global growth strategy and reflects the company’s continued investment in top talent, advanced technology, and customer-centric innovation.

Walton Global, a leading real estate investment, land banking and land asset management company, announces the launch of the American Builder Growth and Income Fund. The fund offers a balance of income-oriented, secured land loans through Walton’s Builder Land Financing platform with their growth-oriented land acquisition strategy designed to capture capital appreciation as builders and developers acquire the land.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 10 classes of mortgage-backed notes from New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2026-NQM3 (NRMLT 2026-NQM3), a $475.8 million non-prime RMBS transaction sponsored by Rithm Capital Corp. (formerly New Residential Investment Corp.), a publicly traded (NYSE: RITM) real estate investment trust (REIT). The underlying mortgages in the subject pool were primarily originated by NewRez LLC (57.5%). In addition, all loans will be serviced by NewRez LLC.

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory firm for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Ann Arbor Architects Collaborative, Inc. to Tandem Engineering. The acquisition closed February 2, 2026.

AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Federated Underwriting Company (Federated) (Colchester, VT).

Villanova University has announced the appointment of the Rev. Bernard C. Scianna, OSA, PhD, ’87, as Vice President for Mission and Ministry, effective June 1, 2026. In this role, Father Scianna will oversee the University’s Office for Mission and Ministry, which plays a vital role in ensuring Villanova’s commitment to living out its Augustinian Catholic mission in every aspect of University life. Father Scianna succeeds the Rev. Kevin DePrinzio, OSA, PhD, who was elected to the General Council of the Order of St. Augustine in September.

With tax season underway, Frost Law warned people and businesses across the nation to protect themselves against a surge of scams and schemes.

Opportune LLP, a leading Houston, TX-based global business advisory firm, has acquired the Consulting & Advocacy Practice of Pickering Energy Partners LP (“PEP”). Practice leader Dan Romito and his team will join Opportune to advise clients and lead the firm’s growing sustainability and energy expansion practices.

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE: LPX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increased quarterly cash dividend to common stockholders of $0.30 per share, up 7% from its previous $0.28 per share quarterly dividend. The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2026, to stockholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

Opportune LLP, a leading global business advisory firm with preeminence in energy, announced today that it has acquired PEP Consulting & Advocacy, the Consulting & Advocacy Practice of Pickering Energy Partners LP (PEP), and that Dan Romito will join Opportune to advise clients and lead the firm’s growing sustainability and energy expansion practices.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of Covéa Coopérations (France), the intermediate operating holding company of Société de Groupe d’Assurance Mutuelle Covéa (Covéa or the group), a leading mutual insurance group in France. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of the operating subsidiaries of PartnerRe Ltd. (collectively referred to as PartnerRe). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of PartnerRe Ltd. (Pembroke, Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced that Bryan Doyle has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer, Americas Capital Markets. Based in San Diego, Doyle will oversee operational strategy and execution across the Americas Capital Markets platform, supporting the continued expansion of the business.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to seven classes of debt issued by VCP RRL ABS V, LLC (VCP V), a securitization backed by a portfolio of recurring revenue and middle market corporate loans.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) welcomes Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, to the Destination by Hyatt brand. The Galloway, New Jersey resort gives guests and World of Hyatt members the opportunity to experience a centuries-old hospitality institution with activities and experiences for a variety of guests. The transition will further strengthen Hyatt’s portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic while preserving the resort’s deep-rooted legacy as one of the Jersey Shore’s most iconic destinations.

Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining providers that optimize operational workflows and enhance supply chain execution using advanced, data-driven AI solutions.

Network Wireless Solutions (NWS) today announced a planned leadership succession designed to support the company’s continued growth and long-term value creation.

The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) today announced the expansion of its Alliance to include a new Medical Network arm, marking a significant step forward in strengthening ethical, high-quality medical support for Veterans navigating the VA disability benefits process. As part of this expansion, NAVR is welcoming two founding medical network members: Valor Health and Valor Psychology for Veterans.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of SCOR SE (SCOR) (France) and its main rated subsidiaries. Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR) of debt instruments issued or guaranteed by SCOR. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of companies and ratings.)

Wolters Kluwer Health today unveiled plans for Medi-Span® Expert AI, designed to deliver medication intelligence from Medi-Span for digital health tech developers. Medi-Span, from the makers of UpToDate®, is a leading solution used and trusted across the health care ecosystem to optimize user medication decisions. Now available for select AI developers is an MCP server designed to cut customer development timelines and complexity by connecting third-party AI applications and agents with AI-ready Medi-Span content.

Casago today announced that CEO Steve Schwab has made the decision to step into a Founder and Chairman of the Board role, allowing him to take an active position to focus more deeply on long-term strategy, industry advocacy and direct engagement with Casago’s expanding franchise community. Schwab will remain as CEO of Casago and Vacasa through October, before transitioning to his new role.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” (Excellent) of the U.S. life/health (L/H) subsidiaries of Aegon Ltd. (Bermuda) [NYSE: AEG]. Aegon Ltd.’s U.S. L/H companies are Transamerica Life Insurance Company (Cedar Rapids, IA) and Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company (Harrison, NY) both referred to as Aegon USA Group (Aegon USA). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, today announced its participation in the upcoming investor conferences:

AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of Atlantic Re (Morocco). The outlook of the FSR is stable.

The Board of Directors of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.45 per share on FedEx Corp. common stock, in line with the company’s continued focus on delivering stockholder value. The dividend is payable April 1, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2026.

United States Steel Corporation (“U. S. Steel”) today released the findings of its latest economic impact report for Pennsylvania, underscoring the company’s powerful and growing role in advancing the Commonwealth’s economy, workforce, and communities. The analysis, conducted by Parker Strategy Group, shows that in Fiscal Year 2024, U. S. Steel generated $5.6 billion in total economic impact, supported 13,687 jobs statewide, and contributed $216 million in total tax revenues across the local and state level. This analysis reflects U. S. Steel’s current Pennsylvania operations and excludes future capital investment associated with the Nippon Steel partnership, which is expected to modernize facilities, strengthen Pennsylvania’s manufacturing base, and support additional jobs and economic activity.

NYLI CBRE Global Infrastructure Megatrends Term Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: MEGI) today announced the availability of the Section 19(a) notice for February 2026. The Fund’s current annualized distribution rate is 9.97% based upon the closing price of $15.05 on February 11, 2026, and 8.92% based upon the Fund’s closing NAV of $16.82 as of the same date. The distribution schedule for the fund can be found here.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of ICON Public Limited Company (“ICON” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ICLR) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) releases the next offering of clogs and mules for Spring 2026, this time featuring new silhouettes and styles derived from the fan-favorite UGG® Tasman. To showcase the release of these soon-to-be consumer favorites, UGG® tapped global rap sensation Central Cee and Olympic snowboarding champion Su Yiming to be the faces of the newest campaign to celebrate elevated versatility.

StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STUB) ("StubHub" or the “Company”), a leading global ticketing marketplace for live events, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on March 4, 2026, after the U.S. stock market closes. Management will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the results.

Orchestra today announced the expansion of its crisis communications practice, adding senior leadership and realigning internal talent as demand for enterprise risk, crisis response and reputation management continues to grow across sectors.

Coreforce, a leader in public safety technology, is proud to have earned a spot on Government Technology’s esteemed GovTech 100 list of top companies making significant contributions to the public arena.

Velocity FBO Network (“Velocity”), a premier North American network of fixed-base operators (“FBO”) backed by Tallvine Partners (“Tallvine”), today announced the acquisition of BTR Jet Center (“BTR Jet”), the leading FBO serving Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) in Louisiana. This acquisition further strengthens Velocity’s strategic expansion and marks another key milestone in building a nationwide footprint of customer-centric FBO locations.

The Charles Schwab Corporation released its Monthly Activity Report today. Company highlights for the month of January 2026 include:

Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced its collaboration with the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) to introduce chip-enabled EBT cards designed to help prevent fraud. The new cards, now mailed to EBT cardholders across the state, are expected to significantly enhance account security for beneficiaries, including those in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

HUB Technical Services, CONNECTED. MANAGED. SECURED., announced today that it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2026.

Trio-Tech International (NYSE MKT: TRT), a comprehensive provider of semiconductor back-end solutions and a global value-added supplier of electronic equipment, today announced financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2025. The Company reported 82% year-over-year revenue growth, driven primarily by strong demand for advanced semiconductor testing services supporting AI compute chips and EV power devices, along with continued growth in aerospace-related industrial electronics.

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) will conduct a conference call Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. CST to discuss its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year financial results. The conference will be available to the public as a live, audio-only webcast on Dell Technologies’ website at investors.delltechnologies.com; an archived version will be available at the same location.

Mirion (NYSE: MIR) announced today that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas Logan, and Chief Financial Officer and Medical Group President, Brian Schopfer, will present at Citi’s 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference. The presentation will begin at 2:40 PM ET on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Granite (NYSE:GVA) today announced that the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has selected the company to deliver preconstruction services for the future Interstate 80 (I-80) East Widening Project along the 13-mile corridor between Vista Boulevard and USA Parkway in Washoe County. The approximately $19 million preconstruction services agreement represents a major milestone toward the delivery of the anticipated $475 million construction phase, funded through a combination of $275 million from the USDOT INFRA Grant program and additional support from Nevada state and federal sources and was included in Granite’s 2025 year-end CAP.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH) to Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. for $47.00 per share.

MEDIPOST Inc., a biotechnology company developing allogeneic, umbilical cord blood-derived stem cell therapies for inflammation-driven degenerative diseases, announced today that it has filed an Investigational New Drug (IND) amendment to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support the initiation of a Phase III clinical trial evaluating its investigational cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis. 

Cove Kaz Capital Group (“Cove Kaz” or “the Company”), a portfolio company of Cove Capital LLC, is pleased to announce that it has executed definitive transaction documents with Tau-Ken Samruk National Mining Company, including a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA), to advance the development of the Northern Katpar and Upper Kairakty tungsten deposits in Kazakhstan.

Alto Neuroscience, Inc. (“Alto”) (NYSE: ANRO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel precision medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced the completion of patient enrollment in its Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical trial evaluating ALTO-101, a novel, transdermal phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor, for the treatment of cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia (CIAS). Topline data from the Phase 2 proof-of-concept study are expected following completion of dosing and data analysis and are anticipated to guide future development decisions for ALTO-101.

Veradigm (OTCMKTS:MDRX), a leading provider of clinical and revenue cycle solutions for independent practices, today announced a new patient‑reported outcomes (PRO) survey capability that brings the patient voice directly into real‑world evidence generation. The new solution gives life sciences organizations timely, privacy‑preserving insights directly from patients, adding essential context to clinical and observational research.

Antthony Mark Hankins, founder of Antthony Design Originals, has filed a federal lawsuit against QVC and HSN following what he asserts was the abrupt and unjustified termination of a retail partnership spanning more than 31 years.

Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (the “Company”, “Marcus & Millichap”, or “MMI”) (NYSE: MMI), a leading national real estate services firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 preliminary financial results today.

LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), a leading supplier of engineered components to the recreation and transportation markets, announced the upcoming retirement of James Gero from its Board of Directors, effective at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, following 33 years of dedicated service. Mr. Gero served as the Chairman of the Board of LCI Industries from May 2014 to May 2021.

Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) today announced the closing of a $30.5 million first mortgage loan to refinance Glenridge Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

BlueWater Marinas (“BlueWater”) today announced the acquisition of Bayside Marine (“Bayside”), a premier full-service marina located in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Bayside represents the fifth marina acquired by Bain Capital and BlueWater as part of their joint venture.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced dividends on six series of preferred stock.

NextDecade Corporation (NextDecade or the Company) (NASDAQ: NEXT) announced today that it will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss developments from the fourth quarter 2025 and early 2026. The Company expects to issue an accompanying press release and presentation that day before the market opens.

CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Results of operations as reported in the consolidated financial statements for these periods are prepared in accordance with GAAP. A description of each supplemental non-GAAP financial measure and the related reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure is located at the end of this news release.

The Naples-based Ronto Group has announced that Infinity at The Colony, their new luxury waterfront condominium development in Bonita Springs, is officially open and move-in ready. Owners will enjoy world-class, resort-style amenities in a 22-story high rise offering 96 residences located within the gated community of The Colony at Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs.

VanEck today announced that the VanEck Green Metals ETF (GMET) has been renamed the VanEck Copper and Green Metals ETF (EMET), effective February 13, 2026. The name change is intended to more accurately reflect the fund’s underlying exposures, particularly its meaningful allocation to copper alongside other metals essential to global electrification and infrastructure development. The fund’s index, investment objective, portfolio holdings, and management team remain unchanged.

Provenir, a global leader in AI risk decisioning, today announced the launch of its comprehensive decision intelligence platform with new agentic AI features to supercharge business performance and operational agility.

Quesma, Inc. announced BinaryAudit, the independent benchmark testing whether AI can find hidden threats in software binaries before they cause damage. The results show both promise and limitations: while AI can detect some threats, even the best-performing model, Claude Opus 4.6, succeeded only 49% of the time and frequently flagged safe software as dangerous.

NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), a dual-use Defense & Security platform company focused on non-kinetic effects, directed-energy technologies, and software-orchestrated defense systems, today announced the activation of its Q1 2026 structured production ramp through its wholly owned operating subsidiary Lyocon S.r.l., following a previously awarded contract valued at approximately $850,000.

Alipay announced that its AI Pay, a payment solution that enables secure and seamless payment through AI agents, exceeded 120 million transactions in the past week, as agentic commerce accelerates in China, making it the world’s first AI agentic payment service to reach this milestone.

Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. This represents a 5% increase to the Company’s most recent per share quarterly dividend.

Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROCK), a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the residential, agtech and infrastructure markets, announced today that it expects to release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 26, 2026. It also expects to discuss the results on a conference call that will be webcast live that same day starting at 9:00 a.m. ET. Hosting the call will be Chief Executive Officer Bill Bosway and Chief Financial Officer Joe Lovechio.

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance is proud to support Concours in the Hills, one of Arizona’s premier automotive events. Now in its twelfth year, the event brings together automotive enthusiasts while raising critical funds to support children’s health through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) including Phoenix Children’s.