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Xpand, a retail technology startup building autonomous, AI-powered retail stores, today announced it has raised $6 million in a funding round led by Ibex Investors and Emerge. The company’s executive team, including Chairman and CEO Joel Bar-El, also participated, signaling strong internal alignment and confidence in the company’s strategic direction.

VIQ Solutions Inc. (“VIQ”, “VIQ Solutions” or the “Company”) (TSX: VQS), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services, today announces that it has entered into an eighth amendment agreement (the “Eighth Amendment Agreement”) with Beedie Investments Ltd. (the “Lender”) in order to amend certain terms of the credit agreement dated January 13, 2023 between the Company and the Lender, as amended, (the “Credit Agreement”) governing the Company’s US$15,000,000 senior secured loan with the Lender (the “Original Loan”) as well as a US$1,500,000 term loan with the Lender, of which US$1,250,000 has been drawn (the “Bridge Loan”). The Eighth Amendment Agreement is designed to support the Company’s recapitalization and long-term business objectives.

Mentor Capital, Inc. requests that their press release NewsItemId: 20250808142245 “Mentor Capital Gold in Storage Avoided New 39% Swiss Gold Tariff” be killed.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (“CTO” or “the Company”) (NYSE: CTO) 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.

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, in the course of Q1, has restructured its global sales and services organization, including new leadership. That restructuring is now complete. New leadership includes:

C3.ai, Inc. (“C3 AI,” “C3,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, today announced preliminary financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended July 31, 2025. All numbers reported are unaudited, preliminary estimates. Completed financial results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2025, an update on fiscal 2026 guidance, and additional details will be provided on September 3, 2025.

The law firms of Scott+Scott, Robins Kaplan, and Hausfeld have reached an agreement in principle with Greystar Management Services, LLC (“Greystar”) not to use confidential non-public competitor data in multifamily rental pricing, along with meaningful monetary relief for tenants across the country.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to three classes of notes (the Series 2025-3/4 Notes) from Centersquare Issuer LLC and Centersquare Co-Issuer LLC Series 2025-3/4 (Series 2025-3/4), a colocation data center ABS transaction. The transaction represents the third ABS issuance issued by Centersquare Issuer LLC and Centersquare Co-Issuer LLC (the Co-Issuers). KBRA’s rating analysis incorporates all prior debt issuance of the Co-Issuers. KBRA anticipates affirming the ratings of the Series 2024-1/2 Notes and Series 2025-1/2 Notes with the issuance of the Series 2025-3/4 Notes.

The New Home Company today announced that the Company will release its financial results for the fiscal 2025 third quarter on its confidential data site on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The Company will also host a conference call beginning at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (11:00 AM Eastern Time) on Thursday, August 14, 2025 to review the results, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer period.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until August 12, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Tempus AI, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TEM), if they purchased the Company’s shares between August 6, 2024 and May 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

The Board of Directors of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today declared a regular dividend distribution of $0.53 per share for the second quarter of 2025. This dividend will be payable on September 4, 2025 to stockholders of record on August 19, 2025.

Freedom Holding Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRHC), a multinational diversified financial services holding company with a presence in 22 countries, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended June 30, 2025.

Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBYI), a biopharmaceutical company, announced that on August 5, 2025, the Compensation Committee of Puma’s Board of Directors approved the grant of inducement restricted stock unit awards covering 27,875 shares of Puma common stock to three new non-executive employees.

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

ATS Corporation (TSX: ATS) (NYSE: ATS) (“ATS” or the “Company”) today announced that Ryan McLeod, Interim Chief Executive Officer, and Anne Cybulski, Interim Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the virtual Raymond James Industrial Showcase on August 13, 2025.

Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NYSE: DXYZ) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The fund reported a net asset value (NAV) of $6.92 per share of common stock, up from $6.31 per share at the end of the first quarter of 2025.

Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“Soluna” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: SLNH), a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications, including Bitcoin mining and AI, today announced that it has accepted the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, John Tunison, effective August 21st. Tunison is departing from his role at Soluna to accept a similar position with a privately held company.

Yatra Online, Inc. (NASDAQ: YTRA) (the “Company”), India’s leading corporate travel services provider and one of India’s leading online travel companies, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2025.

DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF) (the “Fund”) announced today its regular August monthly distribution.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to four classes of notes issued by VFI ABS 2025-1, LLC (VFI 2025-1), an equipment ABS transaction.

LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously-announced offering of 12% promissory notes (the “Notes”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,530,000 (the “Offering”).

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has announced today that management will participate in the following investor conferences:

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE, TSX: GOOS) announced today the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on August 8, 2025.

The Board of Directors of Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) today authorized an 18% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.40 per share from $0.34 per share. The increased dividend is payable September 5, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 22, 2025. The new annual dividend rate for common stock is $1.60 per share.

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORZ), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining, today announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter of 2025.

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (“Skechers” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company® and a global footwear leader, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

The Board of Directors of Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc. (NYSE: DPG), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 16, 2025:

Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG, also the “Company” or “Tredegar”) today reported second quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025.

Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOLS), a performance beauty company with a focus on building an aesthetic portfolio of consumer brands, today reported the grant in August of an aggregate of 12,731 restricted stock units (RSUs) of the company’s common stock to 5 newly hired non-executive employees of the company. The awards were approved by the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors under the Evolus’ 2023 Inducement Incentive Plan, with a grant date of August 7, 2025 and a vesting commencement date of the 7th day of the month following each employee’s employment start date, as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Evolus in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

Coinbase Global, Inc. announced today that Alesia Haas, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Oppenheimer 28th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. PT / 1:15 p.m. ET.

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

The Board of Directors of DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP), a closed-end fund advised by Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (the “Adviser”), previously announced the following monthly distribution on June 16, 2025:

Neurogene Inc. (Nasdaq: NGNE), a clinical-stage company founded to bring life-changing genetic medicines to patients and families affected by rare neurological diseases, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved the grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 27,480 shares of the Company’s common stock to seven new employees (the “Inducement Grants”) on August 6, 2025 (the “Grant Date”). The Inducement Grants have been granted pursuant to the Company’s 2025 Inducement Plan (the “Plan”). The Inducement Grants were granted as an inducement material to these individuals entering into employment with Neurogene in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

C1 Fund Inc. (“C1 Fund” or the “Fund”), a new closed-end investment company focused on investing in leading digital assets services and technology companies, is excited to announce the closing of its previously announced initial public offering (the “IPO”) of 6,000,000 shares of its common stock (the “Common Stock”) at a public offering price of $10.00 per share. C1 Fund will use the proceeds from the IPO to acquire investments in accordance with the investment objectives and strategies described in the IPO prospectus. The Common Stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CFND” on August 7, 2025.

Exicure, Inc. (Nasdaq: XCUR, the “Company”) releases the following financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company, today reported that it has granted an equity award in the form of stock options to purchase 11,000,000 shares of common stock to Harout Semerjian, Geron’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, as an inducement material to his acceptance of employment with Geron.

Walk Solutions LLC today announced it has started a banking relationship with Old Glory Bank, America’s premier bank committed to PSL – Privacy, Security, Liberty.

U-Haul announced that seven of its facilities in Southern California are available to provide 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box portable container use to evacuees and others who stand to be impacted by the Canyon Fire near Lake Piru.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of Simulations Plus, Inc. (“Simulations Plus” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLP) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

In a bold move that further establishes its position at the forefront of mission-driven development, Passo today announced the off-market acquisition of 11970 Santa Monica Boulevard. The approximately 17,200-square-foot parcel had not traded hands in nearly 50 years. Passo plans to develop a new affordable housing community comprising ~162 units, leveraging the Los Angeles ED-1 program. The future building will span nearly 80,000 square feet, delivering much-needed housing in one of West LA’s most desirable and supply-constrained neighborhoods.

KBRA assigns a long-term rating of AAA to the State of Wisconsin General Obligation Bonds of 2025, Series B. KBRA additionally affirms the: long-term rating of AAA for the State's outstanding General Obligation Bonds; the short-term rating of K1+ for the State's General Obligation Commercial Paper (CP) Program and General Obligation Extendible Municipal Commercial Paper (EMCP) Program; and, the long-term rating of AA+ for the State's Master Lease Certificates of Participation. The rating outlook for the long-term ratings remains Stable.

One of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic Halloween experiences is back for the Halloween season. Tickets for Spirit of Halloweentown 2025, the month-long festival celebrating all things spooky and nostalgic, go on sale Monday, August 11 at 10:00 AM PST at www.spiritofhalloweentown.com. Held in the actual filming location of the beloved Disney Channel movie Halloweentown, the event draws thousands of fans from across the country to St. Helens, Oregon each fall.

The National Comedy Center – the United States’ museum and national archive dedicated to the art form of comedy – will debut its new exhibit, The Joan Rivers Joke File, this Saturday, August 9, during the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) is proud to announce the return of a 2,211-acre parcel of Navajo land first leased for mining in 1957. This is an historic event since no other mining company has previously fully reclaimed coal mine land to today’s standards to allow for its proper release from Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) jurisdiction back to the Navajo Nation. The parcel is located at the north end of NTEC’s Navajo Mine, within the Nenahnezad Chapter of the Navajo Nation and close to Farmington and Shiprock, NM. NTEC and the Navajo Nation celebrated this momentous event with a traditional blessing at the Navajo Mine hogan today. Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren, as well as Navajo Council delegates from the Resources and Development Committee, officials, and citizens from the Nenahnezad chapter were also on hand for the event.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Agrinational Insurance Company (Agrinational) (headquartered in Colchester, VT). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is negative. Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn these ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.

Eli Roth's The Horror Section expands its slate of boundary-pushing horror with the award-winning Dream Eater, a terrifying found-footage chiller from the Canadian genre trio behind Blind Luck Pictures. Co-written and co-directed by Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm, and Alex Lee Williams and starring Williams and Drumm, the film will debut theatrically on October 24, 2025 – just in time to make audiences scream for Halloween.

In honor of National Sandwich Month this August, Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is introducing its all-new Sandwich Buffet, a mouthwatering addition to its catering lineup that brings Texas-style barbecue to every bite. To make the celebration even better, guests can enjoy 10% off orders of $100 or more with promo code SUNSHINE, valid through August 31, 2025.

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Apex Insurance Inc. (Apex) (Burlington, VT). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming August 12, 2025 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired 3D Systems Corporation (“3D Systems” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DDD) securities between August 13, 2024 and May 12, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming September 30, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased Novo Nordisk A/S (“Novo Nordisk” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVO) securities between May 7, 2025, to July 28, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming August 12, 2025 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired Tempus AI, Inc. (“Tempus” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TEM) common stock between August 6, 2024 and May 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming August 11, 2025 deadline to participate as a lead plaintiff in the securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who acquired Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Rocket” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RCKT) securities between September 17, 2024 and May 26, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

Glancy Prongay & Murray 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 Lineage, Inc. (“Lineage” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LINE) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement used in connection with the Company’s July 2024 initial public offering (the “IPO”). Lineage investors have until September 30, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Marex Group plc (“Marex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MRX) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws.

Optimally, a leader in workflow design and operational execution, is now an official licensee of the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) through EOS Worldwide. This relationship strengthens Optimally’s mission to help entrepreneurial companies translate EOS tools into execution through better systems, clearer workflows, and operational support.

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

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Trade Desk, Inc. (“Trade Desk” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: TTD) for violations of the securities laws.

The "Gold Ore Mines, Mining or Beneficiating (U.S.): Analytics, Extensive Financial Benchmarks, Metrics and Revenue Forecasts to 2031, NAIC 212221" report from Plunkett Research Ltd has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Lear Capital, a trusted leader in precious metals investing since 1997, today announced results from a recent subscriber survey that reveals silver as the top educational priority among precious metals investors, with 59% of respondents expressing interest in learning more about the white metal.

Today Apartments.com, an industry-leading online marketplace of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), published an in-depth report on multifamily rent trends for July 2025.

NASA has selected Impulse Space, the in-space mobility leader, to produce two orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) service studies that explore lower-cost ways to deliver spacecraft to important but hard-to-reach destinations in space. These studies will provide NASA with insight into the commercial capabilities of OTVs, aiding future mission planning. Impulse was selected for the studies by NASA’s Launch Services Program via the agency’s VADR (Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare Launch Services) contract.

The "Conflict Management for Pharmaceutical Executives Training Course" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

GID, the US-based real estate investment management firm with over $30 billion in assets under management, has announced the release of its 2024 Responsible Investments Report. The publication provides a comprehensive update on the progress made throughout 2024 and early 2025 on the programs, projects and targets across GID’s Responsible Investments platform.

The "Asia-Pacific Digital Payments 2025: Payment Methods, Trends, & Consumer Shifts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011) (Symbol: DEWA), Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), today reported its first half 2025 consolidated financial results, recording first half revenue of AED 14.6 billion, EBITDA of AED 7.0 billion, operating profit of AED 3.7 billion, net profit of AED 2.9 billion and cash from operations of AED 9.2 billion.

The "Navigating ICH GCP (Good Clinical Practice) E6 (R3): What You Need to Know Training Course" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 20 classes of mortgage-backed notes from RCKT Mortgage Trust 2025-CES8 (RCKT 2025-CES8).

BerryDunn, a full-service accounting, tax, and consulting firm, will return for the 25th year to the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference (MESC), taking place August 11 – 14 in Milwaukee, WI. The firm is a leading voice in Medicaid and other Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, program excellence, and healthcare data analytics, with decades of hands-on experience supporting states and territories.

Olmstead Williams Communications (OWC) today marked 17 years of delivering PR results for the technology, healthcare, fintech and professional services industries. Launched in a recession and a client lifeline during Covid, the resilient agency reflects the vision and commitment of founder Tracy Olmstead Williams.

The "Certificate in Conducting Lawful Workplace Investigations Seminar" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The August issue of Best’s Review examines the casualty reinsurance sector:

Video playback is now available for a complimentary webinar titled “How Increasingly Risky Driving Behavior Is Impacting Auto Insurers,” hosted by AM Best and sponsored by Nationwide. Access it here.

The "Smart Thermostat Market Assessment 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

AvionTEq, a leading provider of aviation test equipment, tooling, and support services, is proud to announce its participation in the 2025 Air Carriers Purchasing Conference (ACPC), taking place from August 16 to 19, 2025, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA. Under this year’s theme, “Driving Progress Through Innovation,” AvionTEq will join aviation professionals worldwide to explore the future of the industry.

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) resulting from allegations that Marex may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.