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ProBuilt Software today announced licensing access to its patent-pending floating forms and data stacking architecture — a radical departure from the one-page-at-a-time (OPAT) model that has dominated cloud software for over 25 years.

AMGiNE, corporate travel’s trusted AI partner, today announced it is gaining significant traction in the market as travel management companies (TMCs) accelerate their adoption of its AI-powered platform. The company has recently expanded its deployments with TMCs such as MGME, Travel Incorporated, and Atlas Travel. After running an active pilot for four months, BCD Travel has also just signed a commercial agreement with AMGiNE. The company’s momentum with customers coincides with the rebranding of its platform as The AMGiNE Experience; and the launch of JENi, a powerful new agentic AI module that enables traveler self-service.

Pavilion Payments, the leading omnichannel payment solutions provider in the gaming industry, has acquired CasinoSoft, a trusted leader in Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Title 31 compliance, automated tax form processing, jackpot handling, and regulatory reporting software. Together, they are building a unified solution that simplifies and modernizes gaming operations.

Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY) (“Butterfly”), a digital health company transforming care with portable, semiconductor-based ultrasound technology and intuitive software, announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results on August 1, 2025 before the market opens.

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UBS Global Wealth Management US today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Kathy) Ferraro, a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience, as the new Market Director for its Greenwich and Stamford, Connecticut offices. In this role, Kathy will be responsible for leading advisor development, elevating the client experience and advancing strategic growth across these key markets.

DreamPark, the creator of the world’s largest downloadable theme park, today opened a permanent DreamPark experience at West Canal Yards, a new waterfront redevelopment on Seattle's Ship Canal. The 25,000-square-foot free-roam augmented world offers real-life fun and adventure for adults and kids alike (ages 4+). By transforming everyday environments into immersive adventures through mixed reality, DreamPark aims to make the real world a playground.

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 – announced the release of a proposed draft Local Coverage Determination (LCD) related to molecular testing for solid organ allograft rejection. There is no change in current coverage and the draft LCD is open for comment through August 31, 2025.

MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, marina operator and superyacht services company, plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, July 24, 2025. At 10:00 a.m. ET that day, the Company will conduct a conference call hosted by Brett McGill, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mike McLamb, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary.

KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Lenox, a new community within the sought-after Park West master plan. The new community is situated in Perris, California, which blends cultural heritage, scenic views and a family friendly atmosphere. The new homes are designed for the way people live today, with popular features like modern kitchens overlooking large great rooms, bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and ample storage space. Lenox at Park West offers a wide selection of one- and two-story floor plans that feature up to five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Homeowners will appreciate the planned on-site amenities, which include a park with a children’s playground, dog park, walking paths and sports fields and courts.

lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) continues to grow its international footprint with the upcoming launch of its first store in Italy, which will be opening in the heart of Milan’s iconic shopping district on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Located at Vittorio Emanuele II 24/28, the new store will introduce lululemon’s innovative athletic apparel and accessories to the Italian market, furthering the brand’s vision to unlock greater possibility and wellbeing for all.

Schrödinger, Inc. (Nasdaq: SDGR) today reported that on July 14, 2025, the company granted restricted stock units (RSUs) with respect to 3,488 shares of the company’s common stock to three newly hired employees. These grants were made pursuant to the company’s 2021 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, were approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors pursuant to a delegation by the company’s board of directors, and were made as a material inducement to such employees’ acceptance of employment with the company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as a component of his or her employment compensation.

WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced the name change of the WisdomTree Alternative Income Fund to the WisdomTree Private Credit and Alternative Income Fund (HYIN or “the Fund”). The Fund remains listed on the CBOE and has a total expense ratio of 4.32%. HYIN seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Gapstow Private Credit and Alternative Income Index (GLACI)1.

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (“Republic” or the “Company”) reported second quarter 2025 net income and Diluted Earnings per Class A Common Share (“Diluted EPS”) of $31.5 million and $1.61 per share, representing increases of 25% and 24%, over the $25.2 million and $1.30 per share reported for the second quarter of 2024. As a result, the Company achieved a return on average assets (“ROA”) and a return on average equity (“ROE”) of 1.79% and 11.96% for the second quarter of 2025.

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) announced today that it has been recognized by Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence as the “U.S. Best Super-Regional Bank” for the second consecutive year.

For many families, a college loan bridges the gap after financial aid between the family’s ability to pay and the full cost of college. With so many options available, it’s easy to get distracted by a low-advertised interest rate, small incentive, or a catchy tagline. That’s why MEFA advises families to look at the whole picture carefully to understand the true cost of borrowing.

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Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, today announced it has been recognized as the World’s Best Core Banking Solution in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025.

The Charles Schwab Corporation reported net income for the second quarter totaling $2.1 billion, or $1.08 earnings per share. Excluding $128 million of pre-tax transaction-related costs, adjusted (1) net income and earnings per share equaled $2.2 billion and $1.14, respectively.

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or the “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today held the Global unveiling of its much-anticipated FX Super One MPV, the first of a new lineup of affordable mass market EVs for the FX brand. The event also marked a significant milestone officially securing 10034 binding deposits for non-binding pre-orders for the Super One, spanning both B2B and B2C channels, signaling strong early momentum and widespread market enthusiasm for the FX Super One. The Company also unveiled new technologies and innovations including the FF Super EAI F.A.C.E. (Front AI Communication Ecosystem) System, and the FF EAI Embodied Intelligence AI Agent 6x4 Architecture during the FX Super One Product Launch.

Silobreaker, a leading security and threat intelligence technology company trusted by threat analysts, security leaders and risk teams, today announced that the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) has published a new policy brief assessing the cybersecurity posture, challenges and best practices of maritime port infrastructure across NATO and partner countries.

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) plans to announce its operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 after the market closes on Thursday July 24, 2025, and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET that day to discuss those results.

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Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest acquisition, the vessel Wind Keeper, ahead of schedule. The newest addition to the fleet has today landed her first long-term firm contract with Vestas, for a three-year period commencing early in 2026.

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today reported second-quarter net income of $2.9 billion, compared with net income of $3.0 billion a year ago. Earnings per share was $4.08, down 2 percent from $4.15 a year ago, or up 17 percent excluding the $0.66 gain from the sale of Accertify in the prior year.

ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today announced that it will release its second quarter 2025 earnings after the market close on July 31, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on August 1 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of www.accobrands.com and will be available for replay.

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced the Phase 3 INDEPENDENCE trial evaluating Reblozyl® (luspatercept-aamt) with concomitant janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) therapy in adult patients with myelofibrosis-associated anemia receiving red blood cell (RBC) transfusions did not meet its primary endpoint of RBC transfusion independence during any consecutive 12-week period, starting within the first 24 weeks of treatment, compared to placebo (p=0.0674). Patients saw a numerical and clinically meaningful improvement in RBC transfusion independence favoring Reblozyl, in line with previous results from the Phase 2 trial (NCT03194542).

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced results for the second-quarter 2025.

Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) will announce second quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. The company will host a conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern time that day to discuss second quarter 2025 earnings results with securities analysts and institutional investors.

Lifezone Metals Limited’s (NYSE: LZM) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Showalter, and Chief Operating Officer, Gerick Mouton, today announced the filing of the Feasibility Study Technical Report Summary for Lifezone’s flagship Kabanga Nickel Project, located in northwest Tanzania. The Feasibility Study was prepared in accordance with Subpart 229.1300 of Regulation S‑K (S-K 1300) and supports the declaration of Mineral Reserves for the first time ever in Kabanga’s 50-year history from discovery. The Feasibility Study builds on the foundation established by the Initial Assessment (refer to Lifezone’s June 2, 2025 news release) and focuses only on the initial development phase of Kabanga, which includes a 3.4 million tonnes per annum mechanized underground mine, mill, concentrator, tailings storage facility, and supporting infrastructure.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) released a statement today following a ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Tribunal related to its contractual dispute with Hess Corporation over interests in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana:

Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: SILA) (“Sila”, or the “Company”), today announced that it will issue its second quarter 2025 financial results after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today announced that it will hold a conference call on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2025 results, which will be announced prior to the market open on the same day.

Lifezone Metals Limited’s (NYSE: LZM) Founder and Chair, Keith Liddell, and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Showalter, today announced that Lifezone has completed a definitive agreement with BHP Billiton (UK) DDS Limited (BHP) to acquire BHP’s 17% equity interest in Kabanga Nickel Limited (KNL), the majority owner of the Kabanga Nickel Project in northwestern Tanzania.

Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF) today reported earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company reported second quarter net income available to common shareholders of $534 million and diluted earnings per common share of $0.59. Adjusted net income available to common shareholders(1) was $538 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share(1) was $0.60. Compared to the second quarter of 2024, reported and adjusted net income available to common shareholders(1) increased 12 percent and 10 percent, respectively. The company reported $1.9 billion in total revenue during the second quarter, including $832 million in pre-tax pre-provision income(1).

BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) (“BlackSky”) today announced the pricing of $160 million principal amount of 8.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 (the “notes”) in a private offering (the “offering”) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The offering size was increased from the previously announced offering size of $125 million aggregate principal amount of notes. BlackSky also granted the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase for settlement during a 13-day period beginning on, and including, the first date on which the notes are issued, up to an additional $25 million principal amount of the notes. The sale of the notes is expected to close on July 22, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Weave (NYSE: WEAV), a leading all-in-one customer experience and payments software platform for small and medium-sized healthcare businesses, today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter 2025 after U.S. markets close on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Company management will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss Weave’s financial results and provide a business update.

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Monster High and global girl group KATSEYE have teamed up to debut a musical collaboration: a reimagined version of the brand’s iconic anthem, “Fright Song,” now available on all major streaming and digital download platforms. Alongside the “Fright Song,” a high-energy music video is now streaming on the Monster High YouTube channel and across Monster High and KATSEYE’s social platforms – bringing the next generation of fans into a stylishly spooky world of celebrating belonging and what makes you unique.

Citi and Ant International announced today that they are piloting the use of Ant International's Falcon Time-Series Transformer (TST) Model to deliver an enhanced FX risk management solution for their customers.

AGC (AGC Inc., Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Hirai)(TOKYO:5201), a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials, proudly announces the launch of surfactant and fluorinated polymerization solvent free grades in its fluoroelastomer “AFLAS™ FFKM” series; the SF grades (the “Products”). The newly developed Products are manufactured entirely without the use of any surfactants*1 or fluorinated polymerization solvents*2. The Products offer high performance equivalent to that of conventional products, while meeting the growing market demand for fluoroelastomers that do not use surfactants or fluorinated polymerization solvents during the manufacturing process. This has been achieved through AGC’s innovative, proprietary polymer manufacturing technology (Surfactant-Free & Fluoro Solvent-Free Technology, hereafter the “Technology”). Initially, this Technology will be applied to the high-temperature-resistant type of FFKM fluoroelastomers and new grades will be added to the “AFLAS™ FFKM” series for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Commercial availability of this new grade begins this month. We are planning to extend the Technology to other types of FFKM fluoroelastomers and will progressively introduce those new types of Products as part of “AFLAS™ FFKM” series.

Blue Rose Foundation, a leading nonprofit dedicated to preventing human trafficking, grooming, and exploitation through education and advocacy, is proud to announce the appointment of Dominnique Karetsos as its new Chief Impact Officer, effective July 1, 2025.

Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP (BOWS) attorney Ross Smith has earned recognition on the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list.

Guitar Center, Inc. (together with its affiliates, “Guitar Center,” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with an ad hoc group of investors representing more than 70% of its outstanding 8.50% Senior Secured Notes due January 2026 (the “Senior Secured Notes”) to implement a transaction to exchange such notes for new first-lien senior secured notes due January 2029 (such exchange, the “Senior Secured Notes Exchange”). The three-year maturity extension of the Senior Secured Notes is designed to extend the Company’s liquidity runway and provide the time necessary to deliver on its business plan. The Company has separately announced today that it has commenced an exchange offer and consent solicitation to all holders of its Senior Secured Notes to effectuate the Senior Secured Notes Exchange. The Company expects the Senior Secured Notes Exchange to close in August 2025, subject to the terms and conditions thereof.

A Los Angeles County jury awarded $48,792,870.53 to a man who remains comatose nearly one year after being struck by a sanitation truck while legally crossing the street in Encino. The City of Los Angeles admitted that its driver's negligence was the sole cause of the incident but disputed the value of the damages suffered by the injured pedestrian. Plaintiff Kamran Hakimi was represented in the case and at trial by attorneys Rahul Ravipudi, Tom Schultz, Jonathan Davidi, and Tyler Paboojian of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Van Nuys East, before the Honorable Valerie Salkin.

PathoCare Holdings, Inc.—the parent company of medical diagnostics innovator PathoCare, LLC (a leader in the Lab-on-a-Chip non-invasive Point of Care diagnostics)—has developed a set of tests backed by a revolutionary Raman spectroscopy-based testing platform that is underpinned by 17 patents and adaptive AI. Today, the company announced that it has accepted a third-party tender offer involving the secondary purchase of shares from an early investor. While specific transaction details remain undisclosed, the agreement reflects a company valuation of $500 million.

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

Franklin Templeton today announced that Rich Nuzum, former Executive Director, Investments for Mercer, has joined Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions (FTIS) as Head of OCIO. Nuzum will be based in New York and report directly to Adam Petryk, Head of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions.

The Board of Directors of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per common share, payable Sept. 22, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 5, 2025.

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

Park-Ohio Industries, Inc. (the “Company”), a subsidiary of Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: PKOH), today announced that it has priced its offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2030 (the “Notes”), subject to market and customary conditions, in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Notes were priced at 99.500% of par and will bear an interest rate of 8.500% per annum. The Notes will be senior obligations of the Company and will be guaranteed, with certain exceptions, by the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries on a senior secured basis. The Notes will be secured by, subject in each case to certain exceptions and permitted liens, (i) a first-priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ U.S. equipment (including machinery) (the “Notes Priority Collateral”) and (ii) a second-priority lien (junior to the Company’s revolving credit facility) on substantially all of the Company’s and the guarantors’ U.S. assets not constituting Notes Priority Collateral that secure the revolving credit facility. The Company expects to close the offering of the Notes on July 31, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

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

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of AVLA Re Ltd. (AVLA Re) (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Color Service, a global leader in automated dosing systems for powder and liquid applications for €63 million, subject to customary adjustments. Color Service had revenue of €34 million in 2024. The transaction is expected to close in Graco’s fiscal third quarter following the satisfaction of closing conditions.

AXT, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AXTI), a leading manufacturer of compound semiconductor substrates, is saddened to report that Ms. Christine Russell, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, passed away on July 11, 2025. Ms. Russell joined the Company’s Board in December 2019 as an independent director. Ms. Russell served as Chair of the Audit Committee and was a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), announced today its support of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (“DOC”) preliminary determination in the anti-dumping investigation of graphite-based anode materials imported from the People’s Republic of China.

Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT), a leading cancer diagnostics company, announced today that it will release financial results for the second quarter of 2025 after the close of market on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Company management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss financial results and provide a general business update at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day.

AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “bbb” (Good) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) of AVLA Perú Compañía de Seguros S.A. (AVLA Perú) (Lima, Peru). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Mativ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MATV) today announced it will release second quarter 2025 financial results on August 6, 2025, after the market closes.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (“Seacoast” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SBCF), announced that on July 17, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend to the holders of the Company’s common stock of $0.18 per share, payable on September 30, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025.

Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces that it has entered into and funded an inaugural $1.0 billion asset-backed term loan facility (“Asset Backed Loan Facility”), through an unrestricted subsidiary, in partnership with Goldman Sachs and TPG Angelo Gordon.

Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG) today announced plans to close and liquidate the Janus Henderson U.S. Sustainable Equity ETF (SSPX) as a result of a standard review of the firm’s exchange-traded product line-up. Janus Henderson regularly reviews its range of products to ensure that the firm’s product offerings continue to best meet client expectations and needs.

Carter Machinery is revving up for the return of MotoAmerica Superbikes to VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) August 1 – 3, 2025, through an exciting new partnership with Warhorse Racing. As part of the collaboration, the award-winning Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Team will hit the track on a Ducati bike featuring Carter Machinery branding.

Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) (“Rogers”) plans to announce second quarter 2025 results on July 31, 2025 after market close, which will be followed by a conference call at 5:00 pm ET. The call will be hosted by Ali El-Haj, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, who will be joined by Laura Russell, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Provation, the trusted healthcare software partner for advanced procedure documentation, today announced that Shore Surgery Specialist Day Hospital, part of Evolution Healthcare, has successfully gone live with Provation® for endoscopy documentation. Shore Surgery is the fourth Evolution Healthcare site to adopt Provation, underscoring the group’s commitment to data-driven care and operational excellence across its network.

Utility Associates, Inc., a leader in public safety technology, is proud to be approved for a three-year, $6 million contract to continue serving as the officer-worn camera and in-car video recording provider for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The decision was made today by a unanimous vote of the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners, including Mayor Cara Spencer, in its first session since being appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe last month.

BayCom Corp (“BayCom” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BCML), the holding company for United Business Bank (the “Bank” or “UBB”), announced earnings of $6.4 million, or $0.58 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2025, compared to earnings of $5.7 million, or $0.51 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2025 and $5.6 million, or $0.50 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2024.

Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (“Granite”) (TSX: GRT.UN / NYSE: GRP.U) announced today that its board of trustees has declared a distribution of CDN $0.2833 per unit for the month of July 2025. The distribution will be paid by Granite on August 15, 2025 to unitholders of record at the close of trading on July 31, 2025.

Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE American: HYLN), a leading provider of innovative KARNOTM Power Modules, today announced it has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract in the amount of $1.5 million from the U.S. Navy to further develop and refine its scalable multi-megawatt platform for shipboard and stationary military applications.

Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“Soluna” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLNH), a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications including Bitcoin mining and Artificial Intelligence (AI), today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of an aggregate of 9,090,909 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), Series A warrants to purchase 9,090,909 shares of its common stock and Series B warrants to purchase 9,090,909 shares of its common stock, at a combined public offering price of $0.55 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants. Each of the Series A warrants and the Series B warrants have an exercise price of $0.55 per share and are exercisable immediately upon issuance. The Series A Warrants will expire on the five-year anniversary of the initial exercise date and the Series B Warrants will expire on the twenty-four-month anniversary of the initial exercise date.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) will host a conference call on Thursday, August 7, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results.

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RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc. and RiverNorth/DoubleLine Strategic Opportunity Fund, Inc. are each pleased to announce the declaration of preferred dividends for the third quarter of 2025, as detailed below.

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of SIAT-Società Italiana Assicurazioni e Riassicurazioni p.A. (SIAT) (Italy), a subsidiary of Unipol Assicurazioni S.p.A. (Unipol). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL), one of the country’s top-performing banking companies, today announced a planned transition in the Chief Financial Officer position, with Vishal Idnani joining the Company to assume the role of CFO and Dale Gibbons transitioning to a new leadership position focused on the Company’s organic deposit strategy. Idnani will become Chief Financial Officer effective January 2, 2026, reporting to Western Alliance President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Vecchione. He will be based in Phoenix.

Taco Cabana®, a celebrated fast-casual Mexican-inspired dining chain for nearly 50 years, is commemorating National Tequila Day on July 24 by raising a margarita glass and toasting to customers with several guest-friendly promotions. Taco Cabana will offer value-priced margaritas all day for $1.50 at every location throughout Texas. Made with Casa Alta, a 100% blue agave, additive-free tequila, the refreshingly flavorful cocktails are the perfect way to say salud while enjoying National Tequila Day with Taco Cabana’s legendary tacos, fajitas, chips & queso and more.