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Global Student Accommodation (GSA), the specialist student housing investment manager, has appointed former Ivanhoé Cambridge executive, Simon Lauzier, as President, North America.

UBS today announced that Brannon Ozark has joined the firm as a Financial Advisor in the Hartford, CT office. He joins the UBS Greater New York Metro Market and reports to Market Director Gabriel D’Amica.

WilliamsMarston, a national leader in complex accounting, tax, technology, transaction and valuation advisory services, today announced its acquisition of Analytic Vision, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based OneStream consulting firm. The acquisition brings experienced OneStream professionals to WilliamsMarston, further strengthening its OneStream practice and expanding the breadth of expertise available to clients.

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (“Hims & Hers” or “the Company”) (NYSE: HIMS) 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.

ZF MultiScan was launched at AAPEX 2025 to give independent shops access to a broad range of advanced functions, coding and programming. New at AAPEX in 2026, ZF takes MultiScan to the next level, launching and demonstrating how it can bring its deep actionable insights on the systems it manufactures for OEMs into its aftermarket tool for independent shops. ZF aftermarket will showcase how these deep actionable insights can be quickly accessed in the form of mini diagnostic test plans right when the technician reads the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) on the ZF MultiScan.

ZF Aftermarket will showcase an expanded portfolio for North American independent workshops at AAPEX 2026, highlighting all-makes fluid and filter coverage, new targeted repair concepts and professionally remanufactured drivetrain solutions designed to help maximize vehicle uptime across conventional, hybrid and electric powertrains.

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) will launch today daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and both Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), bringing new travel options to customers in the Midwest as the airline continues to expand its Fort Lauderdale network.

SafelyYou, the comprehensive AI platform for elevating care across the senior living industry, has announced continued growth in its partnership with Merrill Gardens, a respected senior living operator with 56 communities across 16 states. Merrill Gardens now has 30 communities live with SafelyYou, including 10 that launched in 2026.

Whisper World and Rembrand today announced their merger and the launch of WRLabs, a new global AI technology company developing cinematic-quality video editing for advertising, media, and entertainment.

Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS):

Interlock Equity (“Interlock”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on knowledge-based, people-driven businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Lovelytics, a leading data and AI services firm and member of the Databricks Brickbuilder Partner Network, to CDW Corporation.

Tutor Intelligence, the robotics research and deployment company, today announced its $75 million Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz, bringing the company’s total capital raised to $117 million. The round will support Tutor’s frontier robot foundation model training, as well as the manufacturing and deployment of Sonny and Cassie, Tutor’s robot workers, which run the company’s models and work jobs across the United States. Union Square Ventures and Neo, which led the company’s Series A and seed rounds, respectively, also participated.

Investors who lost money on O-I Glass, Inc. ("O-I Glass" or the "Company") stock may have claims to recover their losses. Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP ("Glancy") today announced a securities fraud investigation on behalf of O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) investors into whether the Company may have violated the federal securities laws. The investigation follows the July 28, 2026 disclosure regarding O-I Glass, Inc.

ZF Aftermarket will make a strong statement at AAPEX 2026 with the North American debut of its new unified brand packaging design, alongside an expanded portfolio of solutions for independent workshops.

Andersen Group Inc. (NYSE: ANDG) today announced the closing of three strategic acquisitions – Andersen in the Netherlands, Clareo Partners and Endeavor Management – marking another significant milestone in the Company's global expansion strategy.

CSB Bancorp Inc. (OTC ID: CSBB) today announced that Paula J. Meiler, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of her intention to retire effective April 30, 2027, following a distinguished career in banking and financial leadership.

Icertis today announced that it has secured the highest rating among contract lifecycle management providers from MGI Research, earning the top overall score in the 2026 Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Top 35 Buyer’s Guide for the third consecutive year.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Maplebear Inc. (d.b.a. Instacart, NasdaqGS: CART) to DoorDash, Inc. (NasdaqGS: DASH). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, Instacart shareholders will have the right to elect to receive, for each Instacart share: (i) $65.00 in cash, (ii) 0.3372 shares of DoorDash common stock, or (iii) a mix of $48.75 in cash and 0.0843 shares of DoorDash common stock. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT) to Thrive Holdings. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of ADT will receive $10.00 in cash for each share of ADT that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Main Street Financial Services Corp (OTC: MSWV) to First Community Bankshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: FCBC). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, each eligible outstanding share of Main Street common stock will be converted into the right to receive 0.6174 shares of First Community common stock, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (NasdaqGS: MFIC) to Ares Capital Corporation (NasdaqGS: ARCC). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of MidCap are expected to receive total consideration of $10.88 per fully diluted share of MFIC common stock, consisting of approximately $1.21 per share in cash, and approximately $9.67 per share in Ares Capital common stock, subject to adjustment. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

As Thanksgiving approaches, Amtrak is encouraging travelers to book early to secure the best fares and guaranteed seats, as tickets are selling quickly. Thanksgiving is Amtrak’s busiest travel season and one of the busiest travel periods nationwide. In 2025, Amtrak broke ridership records during the Thanksgiving holiday with more than 1.2 million customer trips—a nearly 6% increase from 2024. Amtrak predicts another year of record ridership this holiday season and recommends travelers plan their trips early.

Publix’s sales for the three months ended Sept. 26, 2026 were $15.5 billion, a 1% increase from $15.4 billion in 2025. Publix’s sales for the nine months ended Sept. 26, 2026 were $47.4 billion, a 1.4% increase from $46.8 billion in 2025. The increase in sales for the three and nine months ended Sept. 26, 2026 compared to the three and nine months ended Sept. 27, 2025 was lower due to the impact of the Medicare maximum fair price (MFP) change effective Jan. 1, 2026 which reduced drug prices for 10 drugs. The impact of the MFP change resulted in a decrease in sales. Additionally, sales were negatively affected by economic conditions impacting consumer spending.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Stephen Ho will become Group President, Asia Pacific, effective January 1, 2027. David Udell, who has led the region since 2014, will retire from his current role effective December 31, 2026, and continue with Hyatt as a Senior Advisor focused on developing future hospitality leaders and supporting the company’s luxury ambitions.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Ultralife Corporation (NasdaqGM: ULBI) to EnerSys (NYSE: ENS). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Ultralife will receive $16.00 in cash for each share of Ultralife that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

On the eve of one of our nations most important election cycles, the We the People Coalition will bring together community leaders, elected officials, advocates, artists and South Florida residents for “Vote for Freedom,” a powerful, nonpartisan, election-eve rally encouraging voters to make their voices heard at the ballot box.

True Link won awards at Money20/20 USA for Retina, the industry’s first 24/7 AI researcher designed to block scammy merchants, and for its partnership with Huntington Bank, which helps make it easier and safer for customers to help teens, aging parents, or other family members bank more independently and safely.

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS):

Compass Group today announced the launch of AirisOne, a new Managed Services Hub that delivers a broad portfolio of facilities services, technology, talent, operational expertise and procurement capabilities through one connected experience. Powered by an AI-forward technology platform, AirisOne gives facilities managers and clients a simpler way to run operations, access specialized services, and take immediate action to address operational challenges.

Nuuvia, the leading intelligent lifecycle banking platform designed specifically for community banks and credit unions, today announced that Ben Morales and Stephanie Curtis have joined its Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) Board of Directors. They will help guide Nuuvia's strategic direction as the company continues expanding and helping financial institutions to acquire, retain, and grow account holders while maintaining ownership of deposits, revenue, data, and customer relationships across every stage of life.

Finalytics.ai, the behavioral intelligence and personalization platform for community banks and credit unions, today announced the launch of a personalized digital experience for Travis Credit Union, built around what each member is trying to accomplish. Whether someone is opening their first account, shopping for an auto loan or exploring ways to save, the credit union’s website now recognizes that need and responds to it, instead of showing every person the same page.

Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a U.S. subsidiary of Daiichi Life Group, Inc. (Daiichi Life, TSE:8750), today announced that its principal subsidiary, Protective Life Insurance Company, has completed its acquisition of Obsidian Insurance Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates (Obsidian) from funds advised by Genstar Capital.

Massive Bio, an agentic AI and real-world data (RWD) company advancing oncology drug development, commercialization, and access to precision medicine, today announced a partnership with Global Leadership in Oncology & Wellness (GLOW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to bridging the gap between patients, caregivers, and the scientific community. Through the partnership, the organizations will work together to connect patients and caregivers in GLOW’s community with information about clinical trial options and the guidance to act on it.

Securian Financial today announced it is joining the Workday Wellness partner program, a benefits technology ecosystem designed to create a more connected experience between employers, employees and their benefit providers.

CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services today launched as a standalone company, backed by New Mountain Capital, a leading growth-oriented investment firm with over $60 billion in assets under management. The company operates independently of CBIZ, Inc. and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC.

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. (“Munsch Hardt”), continues to expand its Corporate & Securities practice with the addition of Shareholder Austin Freeman. Freeman focuses on middle-market M&A, advising business owners on company sales and representing private equity sponsors and investors in acquisitions and strategic investments.

Fabuwood, the leader in semi-custom cabinetry, announced the official launch of the InFocus Drawer, developed in collaboration with FreePower–a new integrated cabinetry solution designed to help people be more present with one another at home. The innovation seamlessly incorporates FreePower's free-placement wireless charging technology into Fabuwood cabinetry, creating a natural place for devices to charge while remaining out of sight and mind.

Welldoc®, a leader in AI-powered health technology for complex conditions, today extended its AI-Powered Care Loop to brain health and launched Welldoc Cares, a companion app for family caregivers. The new brain health journey uses Welldoc’s clinical-grade AI to guide individuals through everyday actions linked to cognitive health. Welldoc Cares gives family members consent-based, view-only access to support a loved one, starting with families affected by dementia.

Zip (ASX: ZIP), the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products, today released new research showing that payment preferences are shaping where consumers shop. Among surveyed U.S. buy now, pay later (BNPL) users, 83% say they would be likely to abandon a purchase if their preferred BNPL provider weren’t available at checkout.

SpotOn, a leading restaurant and financial technology provider, helped a seasonal restaurant in the Smoky Mountains catch a costly shift in guest spending before its short season ran out. Elvira's Cafe, based in Sevierville, Tennessee, used Profit AI, SpotOn's restaurant proactive AI tool, to spot the decline early enough to act on it, and closed out its best season in years.

The MS NOW Membership is expanding its direct-to-consumer experience to connected TV platforms one day before the consequential midterm elections.

Glooko, Inc., a global digital health company focused on helping clinicians address the growing challenges of glycemic safety and diabetes management across the care continuum, today announced the commercial launch of Glooko EndoTool IV Cloud, its FDA 510(k)-cleared, SaaS-based inpatient IV insulin dosing solution. Glooko EndoTool IV Cloud combines EndoTool's established patient-specific clinical intelligence with a modern clinical experience and cloud architecture designed to simplify deployment, reduce technical complexity, and support health-system scale.

Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Papa John's International, Inc. (“Papa John’s” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: PZZA) 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.

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading worldwide manufacturer of innovative filtration products and solutions, today announced Alpha‑Pore™ technology, a next generation sterile filtration platform engineered to extend filter service life while maintaining critical process performance.

OpenX, The Intelligent SSPTM, today announced the appointment of Robert Horler as Chief Executive Officer. Horler will lead OpenX into its next phase of growth, focusing on the evolution of programmatic advertising through buyer-direct relationships, AI-enabled solutions, and enterprise software offerings.

Farther today announced the addition of Kai Conragan as Vice President, Head of UX, and Allan Smith as Vice President of Product. Based in California, Conragan and Smith will lead the continuous upgrade of Farther’s proprietary Intelligent Wealth Platform, enhancing a product experience that frees advisors to better serve their client base.

Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (together with its affiliates, “Grant Thornton Advisors”), New Mountain Capital and CBIZ, Inc. (“CBIZ”) today announced that Grant Thornton Advisors completed its acquisition of CBIZ with an enterprise value of $5 billion.

Reiss Strategies, a boutique communications advisory firm specializing in real estate and real estate finance, celebrates its second anniversary following a year of exceptional growth. Over the past year, Reiss Strategies has doubled both its team size and its revenue, as well as its office footprint as the firm moves to a new headquarters in Manhattan’s Financial District.

Siemens Government Technologies (SGT) today announced that Honishka Adish has been named its Vice President, National Security Solutions.

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, is bringing the magic of the holidays to the big screen with the return of Holiday Movie Clubhouse beginning Nov. 28. Featuring beloved holiday classics at a joyful discount, the annual program gives families and friends an affordable way to enjoy festive moviegoing traditions, with tickets on sale now at more than 200 Cinemark U.S. locations. Holiday Movie Clubhouse is part of a broader lineup of holiday offerings, including special gift card promotions, Movie Club memberships and seasonal savings. For more information, visit Cinemark.com/holiday.

This holiday season, KAY is encouraging shoppers to go all in on the perfect gift. As part of its Love All In platform, the jeweler has partnered with Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost for a new holiday campaign that uses his signature humor to capture the challenges and anxieties of finding the perfect gift for the people who matter most.

Mid Penn Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ: MPB), today announced the appointment of First Senior Executive Vice President Scott W. Micklewright to the role of chief operating officer of the Bank, effective immediately.

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced the publication of ISO 21423:2026, a new international standard for communication and interoperability among industrial mobile robots (IMRs), regardless of vendor or model. ISO 21423 provides a common set of communication requirements for mobile robots from different suppliers operating in the same industrial facility.

Golden Gate Petroleum, a family-owned business with more than 30 locations across California, Nevada, Colorado and Utah, today launched Golden Gate Rewards, a new loyalty program and mobile app. It’s live now at participating locations.

Verint® today announced its recognition as the highest-designated Leader in Everest Group's Workforce Management Product in Contact Centers PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026. The assessment evaluated Verint Workforce Management based on market impact, vision and capability.

Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.i (NYSE: JXN), today announced a new annuity program – AARP® Annuity Program from Jackson, an exclusive offering created for AARP members. Through the program, AARP members will have access to a distinct set of Jackson annuities and educational resources designed to help support financial security and retirement confidence. The initial launch of the program is expected on November 16, 2026, in 10 states, with broader availability targeted during the first half of 2027. The program advances Jackson’s growth and diversification strategy and expands consumer access to annuities.

Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, will present at the following investor conferences.

LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE: LTC) (“LTC” or the “Company”), a real estate investment trust specializing in seniors housing and health care properties, today announced the appointment of Eric Clark as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, a new position at the Company. Mr. Clark will lead and manage LTC’s capital markets, financial forecasting and investor relations functions. He will work closely with executive leadership to engage institutional investors, sell-side analysts and rating agencies to support the Company’s continued growth.

Alani Nu® is giving fans more of what they love. After making their debut as limited-time releases earlier this year, Lime Slush and Purple Cotton Candy are officially joining the brand’s everyday energy drink lineup. Following an enthusiastic response to their original launches, both flavors are making the move from limited-time releases to everyday favorites, reflecting the influence of the Alani Nu community on the brand's evolving flavor lineup.

Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) has launched the Affinity Wellbeing Institute (“AWI”), an organization that brings the credit union's financial education, wellbeing coaching and community partnership work together under one roof. The launch coincides with the debut of National Wellbeing Day, a new annual observance created by the AWI and celebrated on Nov. 2, with 2026 as its inaugural year.

Avanza + MedHQ, a leading provider of advisory, management, and administrative solutions to hospitals and health systems, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), outpatient care providers, and physicians throughout the United States, has released its 7th Hospital Leadership ASC Survey.

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced T-Mobile Fiber is launching its fastest plan yet, bringing customers 5 Gig fiber internet backed by a 10-year price guarantee. Built for busy, connected households, 5 Gig is made to keep up when everyone — and everything — is online at once, with an internet price customers can count on for a decade. The Fiber 5 Gig plan is available starting tomorrow, November 3, for $90 a month with AutoPay, plus taxes and fees.

Neighborhood Intelligence, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXH) today announced that it has entered into a Stockholder Support Agreement dated as of October 31, 2026 (the “Support Agreement”), in connection with the proposed business combination pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of October 31, 2026 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among tZERO Group, Inc. (“tZERO”), FG Imperii Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: FGII) (“FG Imperii”), FGII Merger Sub I Inc. and FGII Merger Sub II LLC, each a wholly-owned subsidiary of FG Imperii.

Crane Company (NYSE:CR) (“Crane” or the “Company”), a premier industrial manufacturing and technology company, today announced that it has closed on the previously announced acquisition of the U.S. pump business from First Reserve-Backed Trillium Flow Technologies.

Chegg, a learning and employability company, today announced pilot partnerships with the College of Charleston's School of Business, Radford University, and Salem College to help students discover, prepare, and secure internships.

Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons who purchased Triller Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ILLRW) securities between October 16, 2024 and December 29, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Triller was formerly known as AGBA Group Holding Limited ("AGBA").

AMERICAN BUSINESS BANK (OTCQX: AMBZ) (the “Bank”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.30 per share. The dividend is expected to be paid December 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of November 12, 2026. At this quarterly dividend rate, the annual dividend is equivalent to $1.20 per common share.

StoryFlight Labs, a public benefit corporation supporting people with speech-limiting disabilities and conditions, today announced it has named Mike Ginsburg as Head of Product and Engineering. The appointment strengthens the company’s technical leadership as it expands access to its AI-powered communication and storytelling platforms.

Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc. (The Firm), the investment advisor to the Ave Maria Mutual Funds, announced that Timothy S. Schwartz, CFA, and Ryan M. Kuyawa, CFA, have been named the portfolio management team for the Ave Maria Rising Dividend Fund (AVEDX), succeeding Brandon S. Scheitler and George P. Schwartz, CFA.

Penzance, a leading owner, operator, developer, and fund manager of properties in the Mid-Atlantic for three decades, today announces the groundbreaking of Ballston One, a transformative redevelopment of the existing office property at 4601 N. Fairfax Drive in Arlington, Virginia. The project will redevelop the 240,000 square foot property into a seven-story, 328-unit residential community, marking the continuing evolution of the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor as a premier live, work, and play environment.

Marsh, a leading global professional services firm, today announced the acquisition of Triton Insurance Agency, LLC, a Newport, Rhode Island-based agency specializing in marine and yacht insurance. Terms of the acquisition, which will become part of Marsh Agency, were not disclosed.

Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (“Eagle Point”), an innovative private credit investment manager, announced today that Sarah Meehan has joined the firm as Head of Corporate Communications. She will report to Kenneth Onorio, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Eagle Point.

Cove Kaz Capital Group LLC (“Cove Kaz” or “the Company”), a U.S.-based company engaged in the development of tungsten and other critical mineral resources in Kazakhstan, today announced that it and Skyline Builders Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: KAZR) (“Skyline”) have mutually agreed to terminate their previously announced business combination agreement, originally announced on April 30, 2026, under which Skyline and Cove Kaz had proposed to combine. Under the terms of the termination agreement, Skyline has agreed to change its ticker symbol and release the “KAZR” symbol within fifteen days.

Colgate-Palmolive announced today that registration is officially open for the 51st season of Colgate Women’s Games (CWG), the nation’s longest-running indoor track & field series for girls and women. Athletes can follow these instructions to register to compete now through January 2, 2027. Parents, coaches and fans can also sign up at colgatewomensgames.com to receive important updates about the series.

Yiren Digital Ltd. ("Yiren" or the "Company") (NYSE: YRD) is the subject of a securities fraud class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities from April 29, 2026 through October 13, 2026, inclusive. The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith today reported the lawsuit, Lester et al v. Yiren Digital Ltd. et al., which was filed on October 29, 2026 in the U.S. District Court Central District of California (Case No. 2:26-cv-12673). The deadline for Yiren Digital Ltd. investors to file a lead plaintiff motion is December 28, 2026.