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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of C++ (Marginal) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “b+” (Marginal) of Linkage Assurance Plc (Linkage) (Nigeria). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today positive topline results from the Phase II ZUPREME-1 trial evaluating investigational petrelintide versus placebo in 493 people living with overweight and obesity (mean BMI of 37 kg/m²) in a gender-balanced trial population. The study met its primary endpoint, demonstrating that once-weekly subcutaneous injections of petrelintide (escalated every fourth week ) resulted in statistically significant and clinically meaningful weight loss from baseline after 28 weeks in all five treatment arms compared to placebo.

Saber Power Services, LLC (“Saber Power”), a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, today announced the acquisition of Bounds Construction II, LLC (“Bounds”), a privately held company specializing in foundation construction for industrial, utility, and energy infrastructure projects.

D.A. Davidson MCF International announced that it served as financial advisor to shareholders of Saxdor Yachts (“Saxdor”) on its sale to Malibu Boats Inc. (“Malibu”) for approximately EUR 150 million (USD $175 million). Saxdor’s shareholders may earn up to EUR 72 million (USD $84 million) in additional consideration upon achievement of certain operating and financial growth targets.

The Board of Directors of Capstone Companies, Inc., a Florida corporation, (“Company”)(OTCQB: CAPC) is committed to enhancing shareholder value and regularly evaluates potential strategic, financial and operational alternatives as the Company continues to execute its strategic business development plan, which is focused on seeking a business line with the potential for growth and profitability.

Revolution Concrete Mixers and London Machinery are defining the next era of rear discharge mixer innovation at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 (Booth C30220, Central Hall), showcasing industry-first electrification, patented in-drum temperature monitoring, and expanded manufacturing capacity. Attendees can explore the company’s dedicated Innovation Area, where customer-driven technologies are built for real-world performance.

Better.com (NASDAQ: BETR), the leading AI-native home finance platform today announced the launch of the first conversational credit decision engine for mortgages and home equity loans in ChatGPT with OpenAI. With the new app, users can connect to Better's Tinman® engine directly in ChatGPT for decision-ready information, so lending teams can confidently approve more loans faster and pass savings back to borrowers.

Saba Capital Management, L.P. (together with certain of its affiliates, “Saba”) and Cox Capital Partners (“Cox”) (together with Saba, the “Purchasers”) today announced the commencement of a tender offer to purchase outstanding shares (“Shares”) of Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (“SREIT”), a non-traded real estate fund with limited liquidity. The SREIT offer (the “Tender Offer”) will commence on March 5, 2026, and expire at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 25, 2026, subject to the terms in the Tender Offer documents.

AM Best to host a briefing that will look at the U.S. health insurance segment’s response to negative market pressures from higher utilization, medical and pharmacy costs, increased morbidity and regulatory challenges on April 7, 2026, at 2 p.m. EDT.

Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), a global consulting firm, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a 15% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising the quarterly dividend from $0.48 per share to $0.55 per share. This dividend will be payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 27, 2026. This represents an indicated annual dividend of $2.20 per share.

Luma today announced the launch of Luma Agents, a new class of AI collaborators capable of executing end-to-end creative work across text, image, video, and audio. Designed for agencies, marketing teams, studios, and enterprise organizations that aspire to scale creative output without sacrificing quality, Luma Agents maintain full context from the initial brief to final delivery – coordinating tools, models, and iterations within a single unified system.

OneShield, a leading provider of technology solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry, today announced that a Michigan-based specialty insurance provider has selected the OneShield AI Hub platform to power its next-generation insurance operations.

The March issue of Best’s Review examines how agents are exploring new paths to profitable distribution, along with the state of the captive sector:

Mercurius Media Capital (MMC), the first U.S.-based media-for-equity venture fund, today announced that WITHIN, a performance branding company, and Denimrush, an experiential marketing and custom merchandise agency, have joined the fund as Limited Partners.

Nodal continues to be the market leader in North American power futures achieving 56% of the open interest with 1.5 billion MWh at the end of February. The open interest represents over $160 billion of notional value (both sides). The traded volume in February was 297 million MWh.

CHG Healthcare announces that Ema Prince has been named President of CompHealth’s Permanent Placement Division, reinforcing the company’s enterprise-wide strategy to help healthcare organizations build stable, long‑term clinical workforces in the face of continued physician shortages. Prince’s appointment strengthens CHG’s ability to support clients as demand for permanent physicians outpaces supply.

Legent Health (“Legent”), a physician-partnered owner and operator of ambulatory surgery centers (“ASCs”) and surgical hospitals focused on orthopedic and spine care, today announced the appointment of Dr. Todd Albert, Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus and Richard Rogers Chair to Advance Spine Care at Hospital for Special Surgery (“HSS”), the nation’s top-ranked orthopedic hospital, as Chief Medical Officer.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to 57 classes of mortgage-backed notes from PMT Loan Trust 2026-INV3 (PMTLT 2026-INV3), a prime RMBS transaction sponsored by PennyMac Corp. (PennyMac), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT). PMTLT 2026-INV3 comprises 1,129 fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) with an aggregate principal balance of $422.8 million as of the March 1, 2026 cut-off date. The underlying pool consists of agency-eligible loans that are collateralized by investment properties (73.5%) and second homes (26.5%). The pool is characterized by significant borrower equity in each mortgaged property, as evidenced by the WA original LTV of 74.1%. The weighted average original credit score is 777, which is well within the prime mortgage range.

Totem (www.totemlabs.com), the startup behind the first widely adopted peer-to-peer navigation device designed to work entirely without cellular service, today announced Version 4.1 of the Totem Compass and a newly redesigned Totem Compass App. Together, these represent the most significant performance and usability advancement since the product’s viral market debut in 2024.

Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DRVN) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

SonoThera™, a biotechnology company dedicated to addressing the root causes of disease through next-generation genetic medicines, today announced it will present at the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference, being held March 8-11th in Orlando, Florida.

Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces the launch of the Perciva™ 5D camera, a breakthrough imaging innovation designed to make high‑quality short‑range 3D vision cost-effective, reliable, and easy to integrate.

NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) (the “Company”, or "NIQ"), a leading global consumer intelligence company, today announced that CFO Mike Burwell, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2026 Bank of America Information and Business Services Conference on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:35 pm ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the NIQ investor relations website at https://investors.nielseniq.com. A replay will also be available on the Company's website following the conclusion of the presentation.

Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp (MSK) announces Greg Olaniran as the firm’s Washington, D.C. Office Managing Partner. Selected by the firm’s governing board, this leadership appointment reflects the firm’s continued commitment to thoughtful growth and strengthening its presence in one of the most important legal markets in the country.

MFS launched the firm’s ninth actively managed ETF today as MFS Blended Research® Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE: BREE) began trading.

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its monthly Milliman 100 Pension Funding Index (PFI), which analyzes the 100 largest U.S. corporate pension plans.

Other World Computing (OWC®), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced storage and connectivity solutions for Apple’s all new MacBook Neo.

Organizers of the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), the premier, peer-recognized awards show for the global video game industry, have revealed the recipients of two of the ceremony’s most prestigious awards. Produced and hosted annually by GDC Festival of Gaming, the GDCA will see the international game development community honor Don Daglow with the Lifetime Achievement Award for designing, programming or producing more than 100 games over the course of his 55-year career. This year’s Ambassador Award, given to key individuals who help video games advance to a better place through advocacy and action, will go to the influential programmer and co-founder of Interplay Productions, Rebecca Ann Heineman, who will receive the award posthumously. The ceremony will take place Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. The GDC Festival of Gaming, a global gathering for the full game-making ecosystem, will be held at San Francisco’s Moscone Center from March 9 – 13, 2026.

SIXT USA – a subsidiary of Sixt SE, a global leader in premium mobility services – today announced the launch of SIXT ONE in the United States – a new rewards program tailored to the expectations of American travelers. Designed for a market that values perks, personalization, and premium service, SIXT ONE delivers a status-driven experience that goes beyond points.

Cinnaholic, the plant-based gourmet cinnamon roll franchise, has found the recipe for sweet success by reengaging Square to power its nationwide operations across 85 locations. Cinnaholic grew its business on Square for twelve years, and after a year of trying another solution, the franchise has recommitted to Square's integrated commerce platform – drawn back by its proven reliability and expansive franchise capabilities. With Square as its technology partner, the business has streamlined everything from point-of-sale and customer loyalty to marketing automation and team management. Franchisees can now focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences while staying true to Cinnaholic's mission of satisfying dessert cravings and positively impacting people, animals, and the planet.

Sinclair Oil (Sinclair), an HF Sinclair (NYSE: DINO) brand, is pleased to announce the results of its fall 2025 Fueling Folds of Honor campaign. For the fourth consecutive year, Sinclair dealers, distributors, and customers as well as HF Sinclair employees, stepped up to support families of fallen or disabled military and first responders. With matching contributions from HF Sinclair, this year they raised a total of $1,007,957.

Nintendo announces ways fans can join in on the MAR10 Day (March 10) fun this year, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game and upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (in theaters April 1). This includes three weeks of in-game events for the Mario Kart World game, a sweepstakes for a chance to win a theme park vacation to experience SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, events at Nintendo NEW YORK and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO featuring a visit from Mario himself, and much more. Whether fans began their first adventure with Mario on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), the Nintendo Switch 2 system, The Super Mario Bros. Movie or somewhere else along the way, there are festivities for everyone this MAR10 Day.

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today announced the Xsolla Reseller Program, a new product designed to help game developers scale and capture untapped revenue in local markets with no development needed. The program launches with a curated cohort of resellers and distributors in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with expansion into additional regions throughout 2026.

Perform Properties (“Perform”), a diversified real estate operating platform specializing in high-quality, grocery-anchored retail centers and premier office assets, today announced the appointment of Brad Bazley as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Bazley will spearhead the company’s technology strategy, prioritizing innovation and technology solutions to enhance portfolio operations and drive value.

Dallas County today officially opened the new Dallas County Health and Human Services BSL-3 Public Health Laboratory, $52 million, 63,000 sq ft facility located near the Dallas Medical District. Developed through an agreement with Hunt Real Estate & Infrastructure, the purpose-built laboratory gives Dallas County the modern public health infrastructure its residents deserve — and positions the county to detect, contain, and respond to health threats faster than ever before.

The diamond market was uncertain in February as tariffs underwent sudden changes. US prices declined; prices of diamonds located elsewhere were up in some categories and down in others.

Thrust Flight, a leading U.S. aviation training provider and home of the Zero Time to Airline® program, today announced the opening of its Fort Worth campus at Spinks Airport (KFWS). The new campus serves students across Fort Worth, Burleson, Mansfield and surrounding communities, providing fast-track professional pilot training and hands-on aircraft maintenance programs in modern facilities.

Attorneys Terrence Allen, Megan Gess, and Andrew Hagopian have joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as Partners in the Mergers & Acquisitions group in Southern California, the international law firm announced today. The three distinguished partners are uniting to collectively bring tremendous experience with upper- and middle-market M&A across a range of industries.

Everlaw, the cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, today announced significant AI momentum, as top law firms and corporate legal teams fundamentally reshape their approach to litigation, moving from linear processes to strategy-first, iterative case development – a change made possible by innovative generative AI features such as EverlawAI Deep Dive.

Brightline, the leading pediatric mental health solution supporting kids, teens, and their parents, has been named to the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers 2026 list for the third consecutive year.

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to facilitate the transition to natural refrigerants, today announced the completion of the first project funded through round two of the California Air Resources Board’s F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP). NASRC serves as the program’s third-party administrator.

Dr. Jeffrey Kotzen, a Yale-trained obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) with more than four decades of experience, has announced the expansion of his long-standing concierge practice into a membership-based women’s healthcare model in Palm Beach Gardens. Built in partnership with Monarch, a company that helps physicians offer high-quality, membership-based care models for women’s health, the practice preserves the time and access patients value while expanding proactive, integrated care across fertility, midlife, menopause, preventive care, and longevity. Enrollment opens March 2, 2026, with member services beginning April 1, 2026.

Cilio Technologies, a leading provider of production management software and services for the home improvement industry, today announced that it has become a proud sponsored partner of Skilled Hands Alliance, a national organization that brings people and companies together to build a strong future in the skilled trades.

OneRail, a leading provider of AI-native last mile fulfillment and delivery orchestration solutions, today announced its inclusion for the third time in a row as a Representative Vendor for Last Mile Delivery (LMD) Solutions in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Last Mile Delivery Technology Solutions. As supply chain leaders prioritize digitization, service choice, and artificial intelligence to meet rising customer expectations, OneRail’s platform enables retailers and wholesale distributors to orchestrate complex delivery networks in real-time, make faster, data-informed decisions, navigate disruptions and improve SLA performance at scale.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced that the Federal Reserve Board of Governors terminated the 2018 consent order regarding governance oversight and compliance and operational risk management.

Kodak will host the Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings call on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 5:00 pm EDT. Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Continenza and Chief Financial Officer David Bullwinkle will host a conference call with financial analysts and investors to discuss the financial results.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, proudly announces that Jaime Plank, Supplier Management Director, was named 2025 Strategic Partner of the Year by ODU, a valued partner and leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions. Additionally, April Kilman, Supplier Specialist, was named ODU's Supplier Manager of the Year. This marks the third time that April Kilman has won this award from ODU.

Bespoke Partners, the leading executive search firm for private equity portfolio companies, today announced the relocation of its headquarters to Austin, TX.

Fears Law, a national law firm based in Dallas, is pleased to announce that firm founder Bryan Fears and partners Brice Burris and Jeremy Ayer have been selected once again to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers legal guide.

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, skiers and riders can seek the unique at 76 global destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, when Ikon Pass goes on sale for the 26/27 winter season. Buy the 26/27 Ikon Pass this spring at its lowest price of the year, with the most discounts and offers, and begin planning endless winter adventures.

Mangrove Equity Partners, a private investment firm focused on investments in lower middle market businesses, announced the final closing of Mangrove Investors IV, L.P. at its hard cap of $250 million in limited partner commitments. Additionally, Mangrove’s team made substantial personal commitments to invest alongside Fund IV, thus increasing the total capital available for deployment while creating significant alignment of interest with our limited partners and the businesses in which we invest.

Littlejohn & Co., LLC (“Littlejohn”), a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, today announced a strategic partnership with the management team and employees of GDS Associates, Inc. (“GDS” or the “Company”), a market-leading provider of power infrastructure consulting and advisory services to the U.S. electric utility industry. Together, Littlejohn and GDS will invest in expanding the Company’s capabilities and pursue complementary acquisitions to build a scaled platform supporting utilities across the full lifecycle of consulting, planning, engineering, and field services.

BZI® (bzi.com), a top steel and construction company nationally recognized for transformative innovations in its industries, announced today that its president, Thomas Harker has been recognized as one of the honorees for the 2026 Utah Business Forty Under 40.

Cy4Data Labs, the first cybersecurity company to deliver true in-use data protection and real-time intrusion detection, today announced that Ordr, a leader in high-volume payment processing for sports and entertainment, has selected Cy4Secure to protect personal customer data that could be left vulnerable under traditional PCI-DSS cardholder security standards for the tens of millions in transactions that Ordr processes each month.

Project EverGreen is marking the 20th anniversary of GreenCare for Troops,™ celebrating two decades of mobilizing green industry professionals to provide free lawn, landscape and snow removal services to military families nationwide.

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (NYSE:TKC) (BIST:TCELL):

The International Pizza Expo & Conference, the world's leading pizza industry trade show for 42 years, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 24–26, 2026.

Messagepoint, a leading customer communications management (CCM) solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of Sefas, a CCM and enterprise communications processing (ECP) software vendor.

Hexnode, the enterprise software division of Mitsogo, today announced the launch of Hexnode IdP. By introducing this native identity layer, Hexnode delivers enterprise-grade authentication and identity management within a single, unified framework.

Wolters Kluwer Health today announced a collaboration with Microsoft that integrates UpToDate®, a leading clinical decision support (CDS) solution, with Microsoft Dragon Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Microsoft Teams. This will enable clinicians and care teams to access trusted, evidence‑based clinical intelligence directly within their documentation, communication, and collaboration workflows.

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today launched Xsolla Agency, a comprehensive service connecting game developers with premium entertainment-based intellectual property (IP). The integrated offering addresses critical challenges for game creators: access to world-class IP, global monetization capabilities, and the operational infrastructure needed to build sustainable businesses.

A combination of higher-than-expected utilization, claims costs, acuity and cost of care across all lines led to the U.S. health insurance segment’s net income dropping by nearly 20% through three quarters of 2025, as compared with the same prior-year period, according to a new AM Best report.

Property owners seeking new revenue opportunities without deploying capital may find an overlooked asset directly overhead. Solect Energy has published an article outlining how rooftop solar site leases allow commercial and industrial property owners to generate long-term, contractually defined income from unused rooftop space.

Pod Digital Media (PDM), the first and largest cultural content hub in podcasting, today announced a multi-year partnership with One Venture Group to expand its growth audience marketplace, deepening its ability to help brands identify, reach and authentically engage high-growth audiences across live events, podcast integrations and creator-led media ecosystems in more than 30 U.S. markets.

Wingspire Equipment Finance, a leading provider of large-transaction equipment financing solutions for middle market companies, announced it provided a $45 million equipment term loan to a major Tier One automotive parts manufacturer.

LeadingResponse announced today that Surya Chikkala, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, will be a featured on “Agentic AI: Power, Promise, and Practical Reality,” taking place March 12 at Comcast Business at The Battery in Atlanta.

Built for the Future: U.S. Predictions Report 2026, a new report from Crawford & Company, explores the forces reshaping the insurance claims industry and offers expert insight into how organizations can prepare for what lies ahead.

Lighthouse, a global leader in eDiscovery and information governance, today released results from top-tier law firms confirming that LighthouseIQ is delivering measurable cost savings, dramatically faster time to insight, and greater control over the discovery process—replacing traditional, linear document review with AI-driven intelligence from day one.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced data from a Phase 4 study of JOURNAVX® (suzetrigine), a prescription non-opioid pain signal inhibitor for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain, in adults, that demonstrated effective pain management and enabled opioid-free recovery after a broad range of plastic surgical procedures. These data showed that the majority of patients (90.9%) in the study were opioid free through the end of treatment (up to 14 days), demonstrating the potential for JOURNAVX as a core element of opioid-free multimodal treatment for moderate-to-severe acute pain after aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. In contrast, the literature shows opioid-free rates of less than 10% with multimodal treatment without JOURNAVX. These data will be presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) PainConnect 2026 meeting, March 5-8, 2026, in Salt Lake City, UT.

Onego Bio, a food ingredient company producing non-animal egg protein, and Sigma Foods ("SIGMA"), a leading multinational food company, have entered into a collaboration agreement to evaluate the functionality and commercial potential of Bioalbumen®, a non-animal egg protein made with using precision fermentation.

Zelestra, a global, multi-technology, customer-focused renewable energy company, has commenced construction on their two largest solar projects to date in the U.S. Work has started on both the 253 MWdc Echols Grove (Lamar County, Texas) and the 188 MWdc Cedar Range (Hopkins County, Texas) schemes, with McCarthy Building Companies acting as lead EPC contractor to oversee construction of both projects.

Paradigm, a specialty care management organization focused on delivering solutions that improve outcomes for individuals with complex injuries and diagnoses, today announced several leadership updates designed to strengthen organizational alignment and support the company’s continued growth and Customer Excellence strategy.

Kira, the first AI Operating System for Education, today announced a strategic partnership with Lovable, the leading AI application-building platform, to launch a new course on AI-powered software development. The course was developed using Kira's AI-native course creation capabilities and integrates directly with Lovable's development environment, giving students a pathway from foundational AI literacy to hands-on product building.

Content Catalyst, the leading technology partner for market insight publishers, today released the findings of its Analyst Research Leadership Survey 2026. Based on responses from 35 senior leaders at global analyst research firms, the report reveals an industry actively experimenting with artificial intelligence while navigating rapid technology change.

Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) today announced the rollout of real-time chat rephrasing, a new AI-powered feature designed to keep gameplay fluid while maintaining civility within chat. Roblox is also significantly enhancing its core text filters for communication on the platform to improve detections of violative messages or attempts to bypass Community Standards.