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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology today announced that, for the first time in the industry, it has developed the industry's fastest Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 5.0 solution, which will help enable seamless and highly efficient AI services on future mobile devices.

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Cornelis announced the formal acceptance of a CN5000 networking upgrade supporting a key compute partition within the Texas Advanced Computing Center's (TACC) Stampede3 supercomputer.

Cornelis and NextSilicon today announced at ISC High Performance 2026 a collaboration to build and evaluate joint reference architectures for AI and high-performance computing. The work pairs the Cornelis CN5000 fabric with the NextSilicon Maverick-2 compute platform. Joint evaluation is already underway, with the goal of commercialization through joint OEM partners.

AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Japan’s non-life insurance segment, noting among other factors rising interest rates and the introduction of the Japan Insurance Capital Standard (J-ICS).

General Atomics (GA) announced today it has been awarded a $20 million California Competes Tax Credit from the state of California through the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). The award will support the company’s proposal to design and develop a Blanket Component Test Facility (BCTF) in San Diego.

Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, today welcomed President Trump's Executive Order on quantum technology, which directs federal agencies to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum technologies across national security, commercial, and scientific applications.

CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVI or “CVR Energy”) and CVR Partners, LP (NYSE: UAN or “CVR Partners”) are pleased to announce that Dane Neumann, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of CVI and the general partner of UAN (collectively, the “CVR Entities”), as well as to their Boards of Directors, effective June 18, 2026, following Mark Pytosh’s resignation from the CVR Entities for personal reasons.

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has arranged a $375 million construction loan to finance JFK Boulevard, Nasser Freres’ transformative mixed-use development in the heart of Journal Square in Jersey City, New Jersey. The financing, provided by Madison Realty Capital, will support construction of the project in Journal Square, a significant addition to one of the New York metropolitan area’s fastest-growing transit-oriented districts.

First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. (“First Carolina” or the “Company”), the holding company for First Carolina Bank (“Bank”), announced today that it had the distinct opportunity to visit the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) last week in celebration of its initial public offering (“IPO”). The Company’s Chairman, President, and CEO, Ron Day, led the occasion by ringing the bell for the Company’s first trade and then the closing bell on Thursday, joined by members of the executive leadership team and representatives from the Board of Directors.

IQM Quantum Computers requests that their press release NewsItemId: 20260622035759 “IQM Named Among Quantum Collaborators in HPE's New Hybrid Quantum-HPC Platform” be killed.

HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), the multi-strategy investment firm focused on opportunities across music, sports, media, and entertainment, will return to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with an expanded multi-day programming slate from June 23-25. Anchored by the theme “Stewardship: In Motion,” programming will be centered on the evolving relationship between culture, capital, and storytelling, and feature major talent including Chaka Khan, Babyface, Steven Bartlett, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Finn Askew, Sasha Keable, Elmiene, Floetry, Rob Markman, Afrikali Jean Presents Wyclef Jean’s Carnival, SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton, Luminate CEO Rob Jonas, and acclaimed chef Kwame Onwuachi.

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) (the “Company”), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical contracting services, today announced that Craig Sasser, currently Regional Vice President – Atlantic Region, will be appointed to serve as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2026. Trent T. McKenna will continue to serve as President of the Company.

Avetta®, the leader in intelligent work readiness across global supply chains, today announced significant enhancements to its Find Supplier capability—a powerful tool within the AI-driven Avetta One platform that helps connect the company’s network of more than 360,000 hiring clients and suppliers worldwide. The enhanced Find Supplier experience transforms how work gets done by making it easier to discover, evaluate and engage the right partners, including over 56,000 suppliers in Australia. Together with continued network growth, these enhancements advance Avetta’s mission to build the largest trusted community of businesses that are ready to work.

Zehl & Associates has been named a national finalist for The National Law Journal’s 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers Award in the category of catastrophic injury law — one of the most competitive and closely watched distinctions in plaintiff’s practice.

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) (“Ventas” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company has named Andrew L. Wattula Executive Vice President, Outpatient Medical & Research and CEO of Lillibridge Healthcare Services, a wholly-owned property management and leasing subsidiary of Ventas, effective August 2026. He will oversee the Company’s differentiated outpatient medical and research business, which is a leading owner and manager of properties operating at the intersection of medicine, research and universities. He succeeds Peter J. Bulgarelli, who retired from Ventas in May 2026.

Kardigan™, Inc. (Nasdaq: KARD) (“Kardigan”), a clinical-stage precision therapeutics company developing medicines that target the root cause of specific cardiovascular diseases where no approved treatments exist, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of an aggregate 28,750,000 shares of its common stock, including the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase 3,750,000 additional shares, at an initial public offering price of $16.00 per share. All of the shares of common stock were offered by Kardigan. The aggregate gross proceeds from the offering of the initial shares and the additional shares described above, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, were $460 million.

Novanta Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVT) (the "Company"), a trusted technology partner to medical and advanced technology equipment manufacturers, announced today that Robert Buckley, Chief Financial Officer, and Chuck Ravetto, Chief Operating Officer, are scheduled to present at the CJS Securities 26th Annual New Ideas Summer Conference on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in White Plains, NY.

KBRA assigns a BBB long-term credit rating (LTCR) to Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.'s (UVE’s) $100 million, 7.75% Senior Unsecured Notes (Notes) due 2031, with a Stable outlook. UVE intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including redemption of its existing $100 million 5.625% Senior Unsecured Notes due November 30, 2026, extending UVE’s debt maturity profile to 2031. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of UVE and rank equally with the company’s current and future senior unsecured indebtedness, while remaining structurally subordinated to policyholder obligations and other liabilities of UVE’s subsidiaries.

Afya Limited, or “Afya” (Nasdaq: AFYA) announced today that the resolution set out in its Notice of Annual General Meeting dated June 2, 2026 was duly passed at its Annual General Meeting held today: the approval and ratification of Afya’s financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

NVE Corporation (Nasdaq: NVEC) announced today that Daniel A. Baker, Ph.D. will retire as president and CEO effective as of the company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on August 6, 2026. The Board of Directors has appointed Peter G. Eames, Ph.D., currently vice president of advanced technology, as president and CEO effective at that time.

Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: NPB), the holding company of Northpointe Bank, announced today that it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after market close. The earnings release will be available in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website, ir.northpointe.com.

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced topline results from the Phase 3 SigVie-002 study (previously known as Be6A Lung-01) evaluating sigvotatug vedotin, an investigational, potential first-in-class integrin beta-6 (IB6) directed antibody-drug conjugate (ADC). The study enrolled adults with locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who had received one or more lines of prior therapy.

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE: GRDN) today announced that Kendall Forbes, who has served as Executive Vice President of Sales & Operations since 2004, has decided to retire, effective as of July 1, 2026. Upon Mr. Forbes’s retirement, David Morris, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Guardian will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer. In connection with Mr. Morris’ new role, Will Mudd, Senior Vice President, Finance, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Guardian. The leadership changes will be effective July 1, 2026.

Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA) (“Nakamoto” or the “Company”) today announced that its healthcare clinics concluded operations on June 19, 2026. Additional administrative activities associated with the wind-down of the Company’s legacy healthcare business are expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026.

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) today announced an oil discovery at the Bubale-1X exploration well in Block CI-709, located approximately 40 miles offshore Côte d’Ivoire.

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will release its financial results for the second quarter 2026 (2Q26), as well as prepared management remarks (in PDF format), at 6:00 a.m. Eastern time on July 29, 2026. The company will host a live question-and-answer session at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time that morning to discuss its financial results for the quarter and earnings guidance for 2026.

Qnity Electronics, Inc. (“Qnity”) (NYSE: Q), a premier technology solutions leader across the semiconductor value chain, today announced the launch of its Advanced Packaging Innovation Hub, underscoring advanced packaging as a strategic growth driver and innovation priority for the company. The new online platform showcases Qnity’s breadth of material and technology solutions designed for advanced packaging, enabling the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing, cloud, networking, and edge computing systems.

Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY), a global consulting firm, today announced its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.55 per share that will be payable on July 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 6, 2026.

Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) (“Public Storage” or the “Company”), the largest owner of self-storage facilities, today announced that its operating partnership, Public Storage OP, L.P. (“Public Storage OP”), and Public Storage Operating Company (“PSOC”) have entered into an agreement to acquire Public Storage Canada (“PS Canada”) in a transaction valued at approximately $1.2 billion USD ($1.67 billion CAD). The PS Canada platform was built by industry visionary and Public Storage founder Wayne Hughes and has been independently owned and operated by the Hughes family under the Public Storage® brand for decades. The acquisition is expected to expand Public Storage’s platform in major Canadian markets with long-term growth driven by high household incomes, strong relative population growth, and low supply per capita compared to the U.S.

Deep Fission, Inc. (Nasdaq: FISN) (“Deep Fission” or the “Company”), an advanced nuclear energy company developing small modular pressurized water reactors installed one mile underground, today announced the closing of its public offering of 2,500,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share, for total gross proceeds of $40 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by the Company. In addition, Deep Fission has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 375,000 shares of its common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company’s common stock began trading on Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “FISN” on June 18, 2026.

Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE:RITM, “Rithm Capital” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared its second quarter 2026 common and preferred stock dividends.

TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has been awarded a significant(1) contract to supply flexible flowlines and risers by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ development offshore Angola.

Universal Display Corporation (UDC) (Nasdaq: OLED), a global leader in energy-efficient OLED technologies and materials, congratulates Professor Stephen R. Forrest, Peter A. Franken Distinguished University Professor of Engineering at the University of Michigan and a member of UDC’s Scientific Advisory Board, on his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s national academy of sciences.

Seadrill Limited (“Seadrill” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SDRL) today announced that it has extended its share repurchase program, as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver shareholder returns. As previously announced, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized a $500 million share repurchase program that would terminate on June 25, 2026 (as extended, the “Repurchase Program”). As of June 19, 2026, approximately $208 million of the $500 million authorized amount remained available under the Repurchase Program. On June 22, 2026, the Board authorized an extension of the Repurchase Program to run through December 31, 2026.

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX, “Magnachip”) today announced the introduction of two new 6th-generation 600V Super Junction (SJ) MOSFETs designed to meet the growing performance and efficiency requirements of AI servers, EV charging systems and industrial power applications.

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Monday, July 20, 2026. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s website at www.berkley.com.

TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) today announced the appointment of Douglas Britt to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective June 17, 2026, increasing the size of the Board from ten to eleven members. Britt will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee and Technology Committee.

One Biosciences, a techbio company pioneering clinical-grade single-cell tumor profiling, today announced financial support via a Paris-Saclay Cancer Cluster (PSCC) BOOST grant to develop the first single-cell assay for antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) therapies in oncology.

Titan America SA (NYSE: TTAM) has launched xForm3D™ concrete, its breakthrough 3D-printable concrete technology designed to support the next wave of digital, automated, and high-performance construction. A critical milestone in the company’s innovation strategy, Titan America’s xForm3D printable concrete is a U.S. patented solution and directly addresses structural shifts reshaping the industry, including chronic labor constraints, the demand for faster project delivery, the need for more efficient and affordable housing solutions – including manufactured and modular housing solutions, and the urgent need for resilient and efficient building methods. The technology utilizes automated placement, significantly reducing reliance on traditional formwork while enabling greater speed, consistency, and design flexibility.

Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) (“Primoris” or the “Company”) today announced a series of business updates including the departure of its Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), effective today. The Company also provided an update to its financial outlook for the full year of 2026, which it last updated in May 2026 as part of its first quarter earnings announcement.

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR), a global leader in artificial intelligence and data platforms, today welcomed the U.S. Army’s announcement that it has established the Next Generation Command and Control common data layer baseline. Palantir is proud to support the Army, its commanders, and Soldiers as they modernize command and control with a data-driven approach built to scale across the force.

TaskUs, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASK) (“TaskUs” or the “Company”), a leading provider of outsourced digital services and next-generation customer experience to the world’s most innovative companies, today announced the appointment of Rishabh Khemka as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 19, 2026. Trent Thrash, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since March 2026, will continue in his role as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Investor Relations and Treasury, reporting to Mr. Khemka.

C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW), the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, today announced it has acquired DeSpir Logistics, a specialized provider of secure transportation solutions and cargo escort services for mission-critical, high-value freight across North America.

PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD), a leader in AI-first operations management, today announced that Eric Prengel has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Prengel will oversee our Finance and Business Operations organization at PagerDuty, including all Finance and Accounting Functions, Global Business Operations, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, and Investor Relations with a focus on advancing business objectives as PagerDuty enters its next phase of growth.

AXT, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AXTI), a leading manufacturer of compound semiconductor wafer substrates, today announced that Tracy Liu has been appointed to the AXT Board of Directors, effective June 17, 2026. The AXT board expanded to five directors from the previous number of four.

MSCI Inc. (“MSCI” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MSCI) will host a Q&A webinar to provide updates on MSCI’s Private Assets business, including strategic priorities, recent product innovation and AI-enabled capabilities. The webinar will include Luke Flemmer, Head of Private Assets and Jeremy Ulan, Head of Investor Relations and Treasurer, and will be moderated by Alex Kramm, Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at UBS.

Definium Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DFTX) (the “Company” or “Definium”), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company developing a new generation of therapeutics intended to address underlying causes of psychiatric and neurological disorders, today announced that it intends to offer and sell, subject to market conditions, $500 million of its common shares and, to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase common shares in an underwritten public offering. In addition, Definium intends to grant the underwriters an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to $75 million of its common shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. All of the common shares and pre-funded warrants are being offered by Definium.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced that Matt Bilunas will step down as Chief Financial Officer and depart the company at the end of July.

Gloo (Nasdaq: GLOO) and YouVersion today announced the Scripture in New Frontiers: A Virtual Summer Challenge, a global developer competition designed to explore how Scripture can be integrated into emerging digital experiences. Running July 6-31, 2026, on the innovation platform Kaggle, the challenge invites developers to experiment and build new applications using the YouVersion Platform and Gloo AI Studio.

The mall is officially your summer destination, and now every stop on your style journey just got more rewarding thanks to JCPenney and Aéropostale. For the first time ever, Aéropostale has launched a loyalty rewards program, and the two iconic mall staples are connecting their programs so every dollar you spend at either store – online, in the apps, or in store – earns you real money to spend at both. Plus, complete new challenges rolling out all summer and earn a $5 CashPass each time. Ready? Your mall crawl starts now.

Driven by an extraordinary 54% surge in pharmaceutical exports to the United States—reaching €15.7 billion in 2025—Italy arrives at the BIO International Convention 2026 (San Diego, June 22-25) with an elite delegation of 20 companies, regional authorities, and research institutions. Organised within the Italian National Pavilion by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation (MAECI), the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), and supported by Farmindustria, Federchimica Assobiotec, Invitalia, and Invest in Italy, the delegation represents a premier hub of global biotechnology.

Slipstream IT, a leading strategic technology partner to the life sciences industry, today announced a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnership with Miles Russell, the 17-year-old amateur golfer who made history this weekend at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.

PlanGap, the product innovation company pioneering a new class of policy risk insurance solutions, today released the findings of its sixth annual Social Security Confidence Survey. The nationally representative study of 1,082 U.S. adults ages 45 and older found that confidence in the future of Social Security remains low, while concerns about artificial intelligence and job security are beginning to enter the retirement anxiety conversation.

U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container use to residents displaced by the Pocket Fire, which has prompted evacuations along State Road 89A near Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona.

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

Statt, Inc. (“Statt”), the first AI-native, end-to-end workflow platform built for government relations, public affairs, and regulatory teams, today announced the formal launch of Statt’s outside advisory board. The board brings together a high-level group of government relations practitioners, technology executives, and public affairs leaders to support Statt's rapid growth as the leading AI platform for public policy.

X-Caliber, a national, direct commercial real estate lender focused on impact lending, today announced $431MM of Rural PACE-X financing for the famed Coco Palms Resort located in Kauai, Hawaii.

Boulder Canyon®, a pioneer in better-for-you snacking, announced today that its Wavy Grillo’s Classic Dill Pickle Flavored Chips have been named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Snack Awards. The complete list of award winners can be found on the Good Housekeeping website.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc. (“Black Rock Coffee” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BRCB) and reminds investors of the August 17, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Red River, a technology transformation company specializing in AI-driven cybersecurity and IT modernization solutions for government and enterprise customers, today announced two leadership appointments for Invictus, a Red River Company, as the business becomes Red River’s government services business unit.

John M. Corcoran & Co. launched leasing last week at Dexter Street Commons, a new construction 150-home apartment community with ground floor retail in the Conant Thread District of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Built by New England Construction, the 5-story property will be managed by John M. Corcoran & Co. and expects to start move-ins late August.

IMPaCT Care, the category-defining community health worker (CHW) company, today welcomed Michael Monson to its Advisory Board.

The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, the home of medical research at the Northeast’s largest non-profit health system Northwell Health, today announced that its two peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journals have reached significant milestones, reflecting the strength, quality and global influence of the research they publish.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased or otherwise acquired Erasca, Inc. (“Erasca” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ERAS) common stock between January 14, 2025 and April 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Erasca investors have until August 10, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & Benmaier (SBSB) is proud to announce that 11 of its partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation, which recognizes the country’s premier rising legal talent.

In a recent survey, 73% of Americans say estate planning is personally important.1 As people begin to prepare for the future, they may be asking, “What can I do to leave a lasting legacy for my loved ones?” MassMutual Ascend is excited to launch its new optional death benefit rider, the Legacy Ascender, on fixed-indexed annuities to help clients leave a lasting legacy. The Legacy Ascender rider is designed to build on assets already accumulated, while also protecting them.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action on behalf of purchasers of PicS N.V. (NASDAQ: PICS) Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to PicS’ January 30, 2026 initial public offering (the “IPO”). PicS operates a digital bank in Brazil.

Veteran strategic human resources leader Earl Dudley Jr. will become Chief Human Resources Officer at Mutual of Omaha effective July 13, according to Chairman and CEO James Blackledge.

Hicks Thomas LLP, a premier national trial firm, is pleased to announce that veteran trial lawyer Mitch Reid has joined the firm as a partner in its new Denver office, adding to its nationally recognized managed care litigation practice and continuing a period of remarkable growth for the group.

RapidFort, a leader in Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS) with the largest distribution of curated truly open-source software, today announced it has been recognized in the just-released 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Software Supply Chain Security report 1, which provides evaluations of 18 vendors.

Jordan Miller, Co-founder and CEO of Yendo, was named an EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Southwest Award winner. Miller was selected among nearly 1,000 program participants that included 592 finalists across 17 regions competing for the title.

Metro Development Group is giving Tampa Bay residents a chance to step up to the plate with the launch of its new Home Sweet Home Run Sweepstakes, a summer promotion that combines the excitement of Rays baseball with the opportunity to explore some of the region’s most sought-after lifestyle communities.

JK Moving Services, a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, has named Dumitrache (Dumi) Martinez to serve as chief financial officer, reporting to CEO Chuck Kuhn. With nearly three decades of experience, Martinez will take on this newly created position that will oversee and guide the financial operations of all JK divisions and companies.

Sigma Advanced Technologies today announced the launch of its next‑generation mobile all‑in‑one ozone water treatment containers, engineered to transform how industrial operators manage and reuse wastewater. Designed for maximum flexibility and performance, these modular treatment units can process everything from low‑flow industrial waste streams to high‑volume waters reaching up to 100,000 barrels per day—including Produced Water from oil and gas operations.