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QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced details for completion of plans to return approximately $500 million to shareholders through a synthetic share repurchase that combines a direct capital repayment to QIAGEN shareholders with a reverse stock split.

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower,” Steve Jobs said. Elevate Windows and Doors believes its BlackCore™ windows exemplify this philosophy.

Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that its utility companies, New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E), Central Maine Power (CMP) and United Illuminating (UI), have coordinated comprehensive preparations for the 2025-2026 winter storm season. In addition to these actions to prepare for winter storm response, the companies are sharing guidance for customers to stay safe, warm, and manage their energy costs.

Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, continues to expand across Europe. As momentum continues, KW has awarded a new master franchise in Bulgaria. As of November 30, the brand has 143 market centers and 9,630 agents across Europe.

AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “aa” (Superior) from “aa-” (Superior) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of Arch Reinsurance Ltd. (Arch) (Bermuda) and its strategic affiliates. The outlook of the Long-Term ICRs has been revised to stable from positive, while the outlook of the FSRs is stable.

Backpack Networks, the company redefining how building data is stored and used to add transparency and value to the commercial real estate industry, today announced the appointment of Gary Michel as Chief Executive Officer and Jason Rutherford as President and Chief Revenue Officer.

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, proudly announces that it has been named the e-Commerce Distributor of the Year by Bourns, a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components. Bourns awarded Mouser due to strong sales growth and rise in market share in North America. It is the eighth time for Mouser to receive this award. In addition to the top e-Commerce award, Bourns recognized Mouser for the 25-year partnership as a Bourns Authorized Distributor, 2000–2025.

Copley Equity Partners (“Copley Equity” or “Copley”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Vital Delivery Solutions (“Vital” or “VDS”), a leading New England–based provider of healthcare logistics and courier services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Enterprise Connect, the leading conference and exhibition for enterprise communications and collaboration, today announced new additions to its 2026 keynote lineup, featuring senior leaders from Amazon Web Services, Zoom and RingCentral on the main stage to address the future of AI-powered customer experience, modern collaboration and secure enterprise communications. Enterprise Connect 2026 takes place March 10-12, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Register here.

Trinity Investments (“Trinity”), a global hospitality-focused investment firm, today announced its acquisition of The Hoxton, Poblenou, a 240-key lifestyle hotel in Barcelona’s 22@ Innovation District.

Novanta Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVT) (the "Company"), a trusted technology partner to medical and advanced technology equipment manufacturers, announced today that Chuck Ravetto, Chief Operating Officer, will be participating at the CJS Securities 26th Annual New Ideas for the New Year Investor Conference on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, which is being held virtually.

Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining providers that enable organizations to utilize emerging technologies to modernize business processes.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced the signing of a five-year Master Research Collaboration Agreement (MRCA) with Singapore’s leading quantum research institutions: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the National University of Singapore (NUS) through the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), to advance capabilities in quantum computing. This collaboration covers the design, measurement, and control of qubits.

The Portable Lights American Trade Organization (PLATO) today announced that Coast Products has become the first manufacturer approved to submit laboratory test data for product performance certifications under the UL/PLATO Certification Program (UL S8001).

The California State Board of Education approved Math Nation California and STEMscopes California Math in the 2025 Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption. STEMscopes California Math is available for TK–Algebra 1, while Math Nation California is available for TK–12.

LBP Ventures, LLC (“LBPV”), a Houston-based venture capital firm, today announced the appointment of Majed Al Sorour as Special Advisor. Serving in a strategic and facilitative capacity, Majed will provide counsel to the fund’s management on strategy and investor engagement.

Fears Law partner Avani Javia has been named to the 2026 D Magazine Best Lawyers Under 40, which highlights the top rising legal talent in North Texas. She joins an elite group of attorneys recognized for their exceptional skills and commitment to the profession.

FRMO Corp. (the “Company” or “FRMO”) (OTC Pink: FRMO) today announced a change in its independent certifying accountant.

Align, a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, is accelerating its expansion to meet unprecedented demand for AI workloads and high-performance computing (HPC) data centers across the United States. As organizations seek power and capacity in new regions, Align is strategically strengthening its vendor partnerships in these territories to deliver faster time-to-token for clients.

J.J. Taylor Companies, one of the largest independent beer distributors, today announced the renewal of its partnership with Provi, the leading B2B digital platform for the beverage alcohol industry. The extended partnership deepens digital access for licensed retailers throughout Florida, enabling them to discover and engage with J.J. Taylor’s portfolio and communicate their orders through the Provi platform.

Comcast has completed expansion of its network throughout Hopewell and Maurice River townships, bringing its fast, reliable and fiber-rich network to the last nearly 350 unconnected rural homes and businesses in those towns in Cumberland County. The project was made possible by innovative public-private partnerships between Comcast and the township committees who sought to connect all of their residents to broadband.

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 (FSR) of B++ (Good) of Irwell Insurance Company Limited (Irwell) (United Kingdom). The outlook of the Long-Term ICR has been revised to stable from positive, while the outlook of the FSR is stable.

Kallyope, a late-stage biotechnology company leveraging unique insights into neural signaling pathways to develop innovative therapies for health challenges faced by hundreds of millions of people globally, today announced that the Company will present at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference to be held January 12-15 in San Francisco, CA.

Windstar Cruises is elevating the 2026 Wave Season with its most valuable offer to date. The new “Beyond Inclusive” promotion is available December 18, 2025–March 31, 2026 on select voyages through March 31, 2027, giving guests compelling reasons to book their next small-ship cruise journey.

Gateway Fiber’s E-Rate division WANRack, a leading provider of custom fiber networks for K‑12 school districts nationwide, joined Columbia County School District and United Data Technologies on December 2 to break ground on a dedicated private fiber Wide Area Network (WAN) that will connect every school in the district. The new infrastructure is designed to deliver scalable bandwidth, robust security, and rock-solid reliability to classrooms across Columbia County.

HCIactive today announced the expansion of its leadership and operational structure to support the company’s continued growth in AI-driven administration, security modernization, compliance automation, and platform ecosystem development.

Arches Massachusetts IPA (“Arches”) and Valley Medical Group P.C. (“Valley Medical”) today announced a strategic partnership designed to strengthen independent primary care and expand the capabilities required for providers to succeed in value-based care. Arches' partnership with Valley Medical begins a new era for independent primary care in Massachusetts, by creating a new model which reinvigorates private practice while enhancing clinical affiliations with great hospitals.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank), in conjunction with its housing finance agency partners, announced that $8.4 million in Home4Good grants have been awarded this year to support 110 programs in Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the fight against homelessness. Combined, FHLBank contributed $6 million to the initiative in 2025, and its partners – the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), and the West Virginia Housing Development Fund (WVHDF) – contributed an additional $2.4 million.

AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from positive and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of FHM Insurance Company (FHM) (Orlando, FL).

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the expansion of Airtel Mobile Money as a local payment method to include Tanzania and Madagascar. This growth builds on Xsolla’s existing Airtel Mobile Money coverage in Africa, extending secure, mobile-first checkout experiences to more players in two of the continent’s rapidly digitalizing markets.

CoinFlip, a leading U.S. based global digital currency platform company, today announced a new partnership with CrypDonations to enable nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency donations through a seamless, fully supported backend solution. Through the collaboration, CoinFlip provides the complete payment infrastructure including wallet creation, crypto conversion, and fiat disbursement while CrypDonations manages the donor and nonprofit experience through its interface, onboarding tools, and nonprofit dashboard. The partnership supports CrypDonations as it brings its platform to market and formally launches its offering to nonprofits and donors.

This holiday season, Magellan Jets, a leader in private aviation solutions, reaffirms its commitment to bringing families together by featuring the company’s resources for those traveling with aging loved ones.

Grant Thornton US (Grant Thornton) has announced a series of enhancements to its people-experience programs — designed to reward performance, attract talent and create new career-growth opportunities for its professionals.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today announced a first-of-its-kind agreement with FOX Sports, becoming the inaugural Game Break sponsor for the Women’s Sports Desk featured in the network’s live women’s college basketball coverage. The multi-year sponsorship reflects Lincoln’s commitment to amplifying visibility for women’s athletics and championing financial confidence and empowerment through broader audience connections.

Starfighters Space, Inc. (“Starfighters” or the “Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN: FJET), the innovative aerospace company, owner and operator of the world's largest commercial supersonic aircraft fleet, out of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, today announced that its shares of common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) American under the ticker symbol “FJET”.

Carousel, a leader in enterprise digital signage solutions, today announced -- in collaboration with content partner Studio Kudzu -- the launch of its new Interactive Experience, a fully immersive environment designed to help communications and IT teams explore the full capabilities of the Carousel platform. The new interactive experience is now available on Carousel’s Corporate Solutions page and is supported on multiple devices, including laptops, tablets, mobiles, and VR headsets, for an even deeper, hands-on demonstration.

Futurum Group, a leading global technology intelligence and advisory firm, today released its report detailing its conclusions from the tech validation process that preceded the announced DJT, TAE merger. In the report titled “TAE Technologies: America’s Answer to Fusion Energy—And Why It Matters for AI Dominance,” Futurum CEO Daniel Newman identifies TAE’s unique fusion approach as the essential solution to the exponential energy demands of the AI revolution.

Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: NUS), the world’s #1 company for beauty and wellness device systems*, introduced Prysm iO™, a breakthrough intelligent nutritional wellness platform designed to provide powerful insights into one’s personal health and wellness by helping users track their carotenoid levels, key nutrients that combat oxidative stress in the body. This proprietary intelligent wellness device and associated app is being released exclusively to Nu Skin brand representatives beginning in the fourth quarter and will be made available to the broader public market throughout 2026.

True Religion, the iconic global lifestyle, apparel and accessories brand, today announced the launch of its latest brand campaign, New Year, New True, starring media personality and entrepreneur Chelley Bissainthe and artist/rapper Kalan.FrFr. Designed to capture a confident, forward-looking mindset at the start of the year, the campaign reinforces denim as the foundation of the brand while expanding the narrative to a complete, head-to-toe wardrobe that reflects how consumers dress today.

AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Auto Club MAPFRE Insurance Company (ACMIC) (Columbus, OH). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Qihan Biotech, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing off-the-shelf cell therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer, including allogeneic CAR-T and in vivo CAR-T therapies, today announced it has initiated dosing in a Phase I/IIa clinical study of QT-019B, an allogeneic CAR-T therapy for the treatment of refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (rSLE). The study is being carried out under a US FDA IND, has received US Fast Track Designation for SLE-ITP, and has obtained IND approval from the Chinese Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE).

Quantori, a leading provider of digital transformation services and technology for the life sciences and healthcare industries, and Expert Systems, a pioneer in next-generation AI solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration focused on developing and commercializing foundational predictive models for pharmaceutical research and development.

Seward & Kissel LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Theodore Kaminski to partner in the Firm’s Investment Management Group, effective January 1, 2026.

Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management and business process automation — is a Leader in the Enterprise Content Management – Enterprise Data Quadrant Report from Info-Tech Research Group. With the most reviews of any vendor and a composite score of 9.1, Laserfiche was positioned highest for Product Features and Satisfaction.

Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced the launch of its redesigned IBKR GlobalTrader mobile app. The updated trading platform reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering intuitive, accessible tools for investors at every experience level.

Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks and distributed edge computing, today announced two new additions to its portfolio: the SLP-1025 Slipstream, a high-performance gateway, and the Hawk FE1-2450G, a next-generation, triple-radio BreadCrumb® with integrated 5G.

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced enhancements to Bitwarden Password Manager with real-time vault health alerts and password coaching features that help users identify weak, reused, or exposed credentials and take immediate action to strengthen their security.

MANTL, an Alkami solution team and leading provider of loan and deposit account opening technology, and Alloy, a leading identity and fraud prevention platform provider, today announced that their partnership has processed more than 2 million deposit applications, achieving an average automated application decision rate exceeding 80%. The partnership now supports over 150 shared customers, delivering a seamless, end-to-end account opening and risk management workflow that helps financial institutions increase conversion rates, reduce fraud, and scale their operations.

Summit Park is pleased to announce the promotion of four executives within its Leadership Excellence and Development (“LEAD”) Program, marking an important milestone in their professional advancement and continued impact across the firm’s portfolio. These promotions recognize each executive’s significant contributions and reflect the LEAD Program’s objective of developing high-caliber, operationally focused leaders at Summit Park’s portfolio companies.

TruBridge, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBRG), a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions for rural and community hospitals, today announced an expanded, exclusive partnership with RevSpring, the Best in KLAS winner for Patient Financial Engagement solutions. The collaboration enhances the TruBridge connected platform with new intelligent, data-driven payment capabilities that are purpose-built to strengthen financial performance and access to care across rural America.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) invites investors and the general public to view and listen to a webcast of a conference call with investment analysts at 10:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The purpose of the call is to provide an update on Pfizer’s results, as reflected in the company’s Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Performance Report, to be issued that morning.

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ExecAtlas, powered by Equilar, has been named a launch partner for Snowflake Intelligence, Snowflake’s enterprise intelligence agent that provides every employee with the ability to answer complex questions in natural language and puts insights at their fingertips.

Commemorating its 32nd year as a continuing partner of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ), advocates unconditional support of St. Jude’s mission to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

VisualVault, a leader in digital solutions for the Public Sector, continues to reinvent the user experience and functionality long-associated with traditional Public Sector technology platforms. With the intention of delivering clients ever-increasing efficiency, VisualVault focuses on a combination of advanced data management practices, improving user experience and incorporating cutting-edge technology into its newest Licensing & Permitting solution.

McNally Capital (“McNally”), a growth-oriented private equity firm specializing in middle market aerospace & defense and industrial technology & services investments, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Airforce Turbine Service, Ltd. (“ATS” or the “Company”), a leading independent global aviation services company specializing in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) of the PT6A turboprop engine family.

Oneview Healthcare, a global leader in patient experience technology, is proud to announce a new partnership with Peterson Health, a trusted healthcare provider located in Kerrville, Texas. This collaboration underscores both organizations’ commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional care experiences for patients and families.

CharmHealth, a leader in healthcare technology solutions for providers, today announced that it has closed out another exceptional year. Over the course of 2025, the company introduced four new product offerings, achieved record attendance at its annual Charmalot conference, and recognized a new generation of healthtech entrepreneurs with funding opportunities, mentorship, and an established network, helping to bring even more transformational ideas, products and services to market with its Innovation Challenge. The company also expanded its user base and strengthened partnerships. Through these milestones, CharmHealth has solidified its position as a driver of positive change across the healthcare landscape.

German American Bank announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. The company also received recognition across its footprint as a Best Regional Bank listed in the states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today launched the second year of its successful brand campaign “Now This is Taxes” for tax year 2025 (taxes filed in 2026). The campaign demonstrates the future of taxes through its consumer platform, the only all-in-one destination seamlessly fusing Credit Karma and TurboTax with Agentic AI and human intelligence (AI+HI). By delivering done-for-you tax filing experiences, trusted guidance, and actively working in the customer’s best interest to maximize money outcomes year-round, Intuit’s consumer platform is unique in the marketplace. The campaign targets progressive prior-year assisted (PYA) filers, ambitious, tech-savvy individuals aged 18–44 who are frustrated with the old, manual, and expensive tax process, and know there is a better way.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy, and people, today announced the appointment of Mike Mathews as Global Digital Infrastructure Leader. In this newly created position, Mr. Mathews will harness Marsh McLennan’s collective expertise in risk, capital, and advisory solutions for clients in this rapidly expanding sector.

Airforce Turbine Service, Ltd. (“ATS” or the “Company”), a leading global aviation services company specializing in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) of the PT6A turboprop engine family, announces a strategic partnership with McNally Capital (“McNally”), a growth-oriented private equity firm specializing in aerospace & defense and industrial technology & services investments in the middle market.

OutBack Power, a leader in off-grid and hybrid solar energy solutions, today announced a strategic Supply Agreement with Near Prime Technologies (NPT), the U.S. manufacturing partner of C4V, a New York-based technology company that has successfully deployed its defense-qualified lithium-ion battery technology across multiple U.S. and allied naval programs.

Armanino, one of the nation’s largest accounting and consulting firms, today announced that Armanino Certified LLC has been accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) as a certification body for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the world’s first global standard defining an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) for organizations that develop, produce, provide, or use artificial intelligence.

LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an operations update from its field activities in the Permian Basin, Texas, and to welcome Mr. Jack Crancer to its management team. Building on the significant milestones achieved in 2025 and strengthened by key leadership additions, LibertyStream aims to leverage its strategic position to become the first company in North America to advance direct lithium extraction from oilfield brine to commercial operations in 2026.

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced today that it has been recognized with 12 industry workplace awards further recognizing Tyler's sustained leadership in technology innovation, growth, workplace culture, environmental stewardship, and overall corporate performance.

Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced that Alison Reed has been appointed Head of Distribution of Jackson National Life Distributors LLC (JNLD), the marketing and distribution business of Jackson National Life Insurance Company. In this role, Reed has responsibility to drive organizational performance, develop new product and distribution opportunities and direct initiatives for continued business growth at JNLD and Jackson. Reed will serve as a member of Jackson’s Executive Committee.

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced it has scaled enterprise-wide adoption of Manual Assist AI, a web-based application that delivers AI-powered diagnostics and on-demand access to thousands of equipment manufacturer manuals for its service teams. Developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as part of an ongoing commitment to innovation and AI integration, the solution now supports more than 4,000 monthly users, putting AI-powered insight directly in the hands of technicians to speed repairs, reduce downtime, and keep more equipment working on jobsites.

Terreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced today that it has executed a lease for 117,000 square feet in Doral, Florida with an international freight forwarder and provider of customs brokerage, warehousing and inland transportation. The lease will commence December 31, 2025 and expire December 2036.

Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is marking the one-year anniversary of its acquisition of Cowan Systems, LLC.

Chitose Laboratory Corp., (CHITOSE), a leading company of the bioeconomy and provider of advanced cell line development services, and FUJIFILM Biosciences Inc., a global leader in the innovation and manufacture of cell culture solutions for the life science market, today announced a new strategic alliance that leverages the strengths of both companies in advancing biopharmaceutical production.

PartsTrader today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Enlyte, the parent company of Mitchell’s Auto Physical Damage (APD) division. The planned acquisition marks a major milestone in PartsTrader’s evolution and creates a powerful combination designed to drive new levels of efficiency, transparency, and intelligence across the collision-repair ecosystem.

Terramed Real Estate Solutions, a leading real estate group specializing in veterinary, ophthalmology, and fertility properties, has completed the $1,927,500 acquisition of the location occupied by Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in Harrisburg.

AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies, today announced the successful delivery of two Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)-mounted mobile C-UAS Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) to the U.S. Army as part of the second increment of the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) prototyping effort. These systems were delivered to the Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), now integrated into the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires, reflecting the Army’s ongoing transformation and acquisition reform efforts.

MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA), today announced the newest addition to the rapidly growing Don Cheto Network: KZOM-FM 96.5 in Phoenix, Arizona. Owned by Orozco Broadcasting, the station officially launched Don Cheto programming on December 15th, bringing one of the nation’s most beloved and influential Spanish-language entertainment brands to one of the fastest-growing Latino markets in the country.