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NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEO), a leading provider of oncology diagnostic solutions that enable precision medicine, will present new research at the International Society of Liquid Biopsy (ISLB) Annual Congress 2025 demonstrating high concordance between its RaDaR® ST and RaDaR® 1.0 assays for detecting molecular residual disease (MRD) in solid tumors. NeoGenomics will also present on the progress of its NextGen (whole genome-based) MRD research program, as well as three additional posters highlighting the company’s work in liquid biopsy and genomic profiling across solid tumor types.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to two classes of Notes issued by Acacia 2025-1, LLC (Acacia 2025-1), a $104.1 million property tax lien ABS transaction. Proceeds from the Notes will be used to acquire a portfolio of 13,915 property tax lien assets from municipalities within 12 jurisdictions, including Indiana (38.4%), Illinois (21.6%), and Mississippi (11.8%), with a redemptive value of approximately $96.2 million and a weighted average original lien rate of 8.1%. Acacia 2025-1 is a partially prefunded transaction where the Notes are initially supported by $16.5 million deposited into two prefunding accounts (approximately 15.9% of the initial note balance) that will be used to purchase tax liens subject to certain eligibility criteria.

Mealtime is better shared, with nearly 80 percent of senior residents in independent living environments seeking more connection over a meal—yet 68 percent of seniors eat alone. Enter Joyous, a transformed dining experience for independent living environments, built on deep insights from Sodexo Seniors, a leading provider in senior living dining and facilities management solutions. Joyous will come alive with culinary inspiration from noted chef and entrepreneur Gabe Kennedy, who shares in Sodexo Seniors’ culinary philosophy of enriching lives through experiences with food that promote wellness, curiosity and community.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today released its annual Global Economic Impact Report, highlighting the company’s worldwide network and role in fueling innovation during its 2025 fiscal year (FY25).1 Produced in consultation with Dun & Bradstreet, a leading provider of business decisioning data and analytics, the study demonstrates the positive impact FedEx has on individuals, businesses, and communities around the world — otherwise known as the FedEx Effect.

Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, announces the launch of “Beyond the Hype: What AI Really Means for Agents,” a three-part special series on its award-winning Millionaire Real Estate Agent Podcast (MREA™ Podcast).

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Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a global leader in carbon capture and removal solutions, proudly marks its 18th anniversary this month, celebrating nearly two decades of pioneering industrial carbon management technology. This year has been one of the most transformative in Svante’s history, defined by bold innovation, strategic partnerships, and the commissioning of the world’s first commercial manufacturing facility for solid sorbent-based carbon capture and removal filters.

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KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes issued by First Investors Auto Owner Trust 2025-1 (“FIAOT 2025-1”), an asset-backed securitization collateralized by a pool of auto loans. FIAOT 2025-1 represents the first term ABS securitization in 2025 for Stellantis Financial Services, Inc. d/b/a First Investors Financial Services (“SFS” or the “Company”) and the fourth since the Company's acquisition by Stellantis N.V. in 2021.

Aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO* cut the ribbon yesterday on an 11,000 sq. ft. facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park that will serve as its U.S. headquarters and first production site. The campus will host the North American Delivery and Customer Support Center for the INTEGRAL program and lay the groundwork for the company’s hybrid-electric ERA aircraft.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and La Compañía Hotels & Resorts announced today the grand opening of Elysium Spa & Wellness House, a restorative 22,000 sq. ft. wellness sanctuary located at Hotel La Compañía del Valle, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand’s newest luxury retreat in the scenic highlands of Panama’s El Valle de Antón.

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Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) have executed a $1.1 billion low-interest Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan to build a 1,350-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas power plant in the Permian Basin. The project will immediately transition to construction with operations expected to start in 2029.

Following unanimous approval from the NBA Board of Governors, Mark Walter has finalized his acquisition of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Inherited diseases should not dictate human fate. Today, with advances in genomics, a different future is within reach. In this new era of genomic medicine, Manhattan Genomics, led by serial biotech entrepreneur Cathy Tie and renowned researcher Eriona Hysolli, Ph.D., announced its full scientific contributions team. This world-class group unites pioneers across bioethics, reproductive medicine, and computational genomics to guide the company's mission to advance breakthrough research in preventative genomic therapies.

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Conti Federal Services, a leading construction and design-build firm specializing in military construction and critical infrastructure for the U.S. federal government, has been awarded a $97.3M contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pacific Ocean Division, Honolulu District, to construct new Company Operations Facilities (COF) at South Range Schofield Barracks.

The American Gambling Awards is pleased to announce that OpenBet, a world leader in betting and gaming entertainment, has been named Platform Provider of the Year for 2025.

Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, today announced a new integration with Azure AI Foundry, delivering observability for agentic AI applications and large language models (LLMs). The integration provides site reliability engineers (SREs) and developers with real-time insights into LLMs, generative AI and agentic AI workloads, enabling them to build, monitor, and optimize intelligent agents on Azure AI Foundry with greater reliability and efficiency while also including guardrails.

Andersen – the leader in tax, valuation, financial advisory, and related consulting services – and the University of San Francisco’s School of Law (USF Law) today announced a pioneering initiative to integrate Generative AI (GenAI) into professional tax practice.

Intersect, a power and data center solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Katrina Rymill as Chief Financial Officer. Rymill brings two decades of financial leadership and experience in scaling high-growth technology companies. She will play a central role in accelerating the company’s next chapter of strategic growth co-locating data centers with dedicated gas and renewable power solutions.

Jordan, Lynch & Cancienne is pleased to announce that firm partner Kevin Jordan has been recognized in the inaugural Legal 500 US Elite list for Houston. Mr. Jordan was honored for his work in commercial disputes.

Delta Black Aerospace, a U.S. defense manufacturer of next-generation unmanned aerial systems engineered for mission-critical performance, and Taqtile, creator of the Manifest® digital work instruction platform, announced a strategic partnership to modernize sustainment operations and redefine how advanced military systems are maintained at the tactical edge.

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Nanotech Precision, LLC, an innovative manufacturer of complex micro-sized components that support the medical, semiconductor and aerospace industries, announced it has invested in a new CHARMILLES LASER X 500 U, officially unveiled at the EMO tradeshow in Hannover, Germany, on September 22, 2025. This innovative 5-axis laser technology represents a major milestone for Nanotech Precision, introducing extreme speeds and unmatched precision at the micro scale. The machine’s highly sophisticated software makes extremely complex operations streamlined with unprecedented laser control when micro-cutting, micro-drilling and micro-machining parts.

A new report from EDO reveals that basketball is among the most effective programming environments for TV advertisers, with $2.3 billion in ad spend and nearly 1,000 brands activating across NBA, WNBA, and NCAA hoops this past year. Viewers have been 9% more likely to engage with TV ads during basketball games than in competitive primetime programming, demonstrating the sport’s power to drive consumer engagement.

Many B2B companies are reporting a variety of challenges in finding new customers:

Mark Farrah Associates (MFA), www.markfarrah.com, released an analysis presenting a brief assessment of the 2026 Medicare market landscape. MFA used plan information detail presented in Medicare Benefits Analyzer™, a subscription based dataset providing customers easy access to competitive Medicare.gov benefits data and Star Quality Ratings. With the 2026 Annual Election Period (AEP) well underway, health plans invested in Medicare Advantage (MA) business have been eagerly marketing their products to attract more seniors.

Abry Partners (“Abry”), a Boston-based private equity firm, today announced that its portfolio company Portfolio Holding, Inc. (“Portfolio”) has reached an agreement to be acquired by Protective Life Insurance Company (“Protective Life”), the principal subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation (“Protective”), a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is bringing its highly anticipated National Conference on Science Education to Minneapolis from November 12–15. This premier four-day event gathers thousands of science educators from Minnesota and beyond for an unparalleled professional learning experience. Attendees will learn about the latest in science and STEM education content, discover new teaching and learning strategies for the classroom, connect with fellow educators, and be inspired by a stellar lineup of keynote speakers. With hundreds of educator-led, strategy-packed sessions, workshops, and demonstrations tailored to all grade levels, disciplines, and teaching focuses, the conference promises to provide invaluable resources and insights for educators at every stage of their careers.

Factors.ai, a B2B demand generation platform, announced its integration with LinkedIn’s Company Intelligence API and is officially a LinkedIn Marketing Partner for B2B Attribution & Analytics.

Qualified today announced Agentic Nurture for Piper, the #1 AI SDR agent, introducing a new way to work top-of-funnel leads toward conversion. This release expands Piper’s skill set to include multi-stage capabilities, enabling her to manage all stages of the marketing funnel. This advancement is a dynamic, interactive alternative to traditional marketing automation platforms (MAPs) that rely on prescriptive journeys and static rules, and directly addresses the demands of B2B enterprise customers.

National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) announced that it had begun open market purchases of its common stock and will release further details at an appropriate time. The purchases were made pursuant to the Company’s previously announced share buyback program.

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iQmetrix, the only provider of Interconnected Commerce solutions built for telecom retail, unveiled its next-generation Interconnected Commerce Retail Suite — featuring iQ Storefront, iQ Hub, and iQ Pay — through live product demonstrations at SummitX 2025 in Carlsbad, California on October 20.

Consilio, the global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, today announced the appointment of Tricia Kinney as Chief Legal Officer, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Andy Macdonald.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against James Hardie Industries plc (“James Hardie” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JHX) and reminds investors of the December 23, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

A new analysis by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), finds that legal system abuse (LSA) and related litigation trends contributed to $231.6 billion to $281.2 billion found in increased liability insurance losses over the past decade, a surge that far exceeds what can be explained by economic inflation alone.

A new era in Health Savings Account (HSA) growth and optimization begins with the official launch of MaxHSA, a digital-first platform created to help consumers maximize their HSA contributions without reducing take-home pay.

Vector Capital Management, L.P. (“Vector Capital”), a leading technology-focused investment firm, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Showpad, a leader in AI revenue enablement technology. In connection with the close of the transaction, Apratim Purakayastha (“Apratim”) has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

As the 2025 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour presented by Mobil 1 — the global contest giving one custom car builder the chance to have their creation immortalized as the next Hot Wheels die-cast — comes to a close, Hot Wheels is looking back at this year’s standout regional winners. A total of 26 custom builds have been selected to compete in the regional finals following events across 16 countries, including 11 U.S. regional winners and a Walmart Virtual Contest.

Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) (“Chewy”), a leader in pet food, supplies and healthcare, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SmartPak Equine, LLC (“SmartEquine”) from Covetrus, Inc.

BZI® (bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company nationally recognized for transformative innovations and project delivery, announced today that collected construction project data and the company’s application of lean construction principles demonstrate the effectiveness of the company’s top-down approach to construction and steel erection. Metrics on the company’s pre-assembly and panelization processes and tools show that BZI’s revolutionary methods mitigate hazards, increase efficiency, and provide additional opportunities for cost savings.

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it is contributing a $50,000 grant to Social Finance, Inc. (Social Finance), a national nonprofit, for the recent launch of the Family Housing Opportunities for Purposeful Empowerment Project (Family HOPE Project), an initiative aimed at providing housing assistance to families experiencing homelessness in New Castle County, Delaware.

Bear Castle Capital (“Bear Castle”), the leading building industry-focused private investment firm, has launched a new fire and life safety (“FLS”) platform, Response Fire Protection (“Response”). The company has been formed with a vision shared by Bear Castle and Response leadership to build a customer-centric, people-focused organization.

EVI Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: EVI) announced today that Henry M. Nahmad, Chairman and CEO, will present at the Baird Global Industrial Conference being held at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Mr. Nahmad is also scheduled to host one-on-one meetings with registered investors on that date. For more information on the conference and to schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact Baird Conferences at bairdconferences@rwbaird.com

Veza, the pioneer in access-based identity security, today announced it has been named to the 2026 Fortune Cyber 60, marking the third consecutive year the company has earned placement on Fortune’s annual list of the most important private cybersecurity companies driving innovation and enterprise adoption.

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CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV), The Essential Cloud for AI™, today commented on the outcome of Core Scientific’s Special Meeting of Stockholders, held to consider the proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which CoreWeave would acquire Core Scientific in an all-stock transaction.

CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV), The Essential Cloud for AI™, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Marimo Inc., the creator of the open-source marimo notebook, an AI-native, reactive development environment for Python, purpose-built for AI and data workloads.

Core Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: CORZ) ( “Core Scientific” or the “Company”), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining, will host a conference call and live audio webcast with investors today at 11:30 A.M. Eastern Time.

LG Ad Solutions, a global provider of Connected TV (CTV) advertising technology, today announced Agentiv, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform developed to support the company’s suite of internal and external agents that enhance operational and data-driven efficiencies.

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORZ) (“Core Scientific” or the “Company”), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining, previously announced that at a special meeting of Core Scientific stockholders, the Company did not receive the votes necessary to approve the previously announced merger agreement with CoreWeave, Inc. (“CoreWeave”).

AM Best and Best’s Insurance Professional Resources have released the latest installment of the Best's Insurance Law Podcast series, which examines timely insurance issues from a legal perspective.

Osaic, Inc. (“Osaic”), one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, today announced that Four Pillars Investment Management (“Four Pillars”) has joined its growing network of independent advisors. The firm, based in Cape Coral, Florida, is led by Investment Advisor John T Evans and brings approximately $143 million in client assets to Osaic. The team also includes Pamela Evans, client service associate, and Jennifer Moss, operations support specialist.

This holiday season, the stars are shining for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The 22nd annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign is back, unifying celebrities, brands, and shoppers to support efforts by St. Jude to help more children survive cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

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Brimstone, a U.S. industrial innovator pioneering a patented refining technology, today announced the appointment of James “Tim” Rens as the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750), announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Portfolio Holding, Inc. (Portfolio) and its subsidiaries from Abry Partners. Portfolio is a leading provider of reinsurance management services and finance and insurance (F&I) products for dealers nationwide.

Core Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: CORZ) (“Core Scientific” or the “Company”), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining, today announced that at a special meeting of Core Scientific stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today, the Company did not receive the requisite number of votes to approve the previously announced merger agreement with CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV).

Global markets delivered positive results for U.S. institutional investors in the third quarter of 2025, supported by a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and stabilization of tariff negotiations. The Northern Trust All Funds Over $100 Million plan universe had a median return of 4.3% for the quarter.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether certain officers and directors of Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC) breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders.

ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, announced the five-year milestone of its partnership with Hood Industries, a wood products manufacturer and distributor. Since implementing ISNetworld, Hood Industries has used ISNetworld to enhance its contractor evaluation and selection process, reduce on-site incidents, and drive operational efficiency across its facilities.

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Openbank by Santander, part of Santander Bank, N.A., today marks its first anniversary in the United States, celebrating strong momentum, innovation, and customer adoption in one of the world’s most dynamic banking markets.

Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA), a global leader in higher education and workforce development, and LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator, a nationally recognized edtech accelerator known for its deep expertise in cultivating and scaling high-impact learning innovations, today announced the launch of Strategic Education, Inc. Signal Labs, a new commercial pilot program designed to fast-track innovation in learning and employment. Startups who join will have the unique benefit of having upfront focus and attention from LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator, as well as immediate access to the Strategic Education global portfolio for product testing.

LP Building Solutions (“LP”) (NYSE: LPX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend to common stockholders of $0.28 per share. The dividend will be payable on November 21, 2025, to stockholders of record as of November 14, 2025.

Catalyx Space, Inc., a space infrastructure company providing turnkey solutions for orbital missions across industries, recently announced its oversubscribed $5.4 million Seed funding round led by venture capital firm Outlander VC. The announcement follows on the heels of its January $1.7 million pre-Seed round, which culminated in their first successful capsule drop test within an accelerated six-month timeline. The new funds will be used to commercialize its next-gen reentry architecture, bolster overseas operations, and expand its global customer acquisition capabilities. The round also had participation from: Arka Venture Labs, Lex Reddy, KDX Management LLC, Together Fund, Higher Life Ventures, Nivesha Ventures, Prana Tech Ventures, Bria, HF0 Residency, and Techstars.

Convey (formerly Message Broadcast), a leader in customer engagement for utilities and regulated industries, today announced the acquisition of Powerley, a pioneer of in-home energy management and real-time appliance-level insights.

Grammarly today announced a collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU) to shape how institutions integrate agentic AI into the teaching and learning experience for students and faculty across higher education.