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19:19 EDT Domo strengthens partnership with Google Cloud - Earlier this evening, Domo "announced it has achieved the Google Cloud Ready - BigQuery designation, following successful partner integration tests conducted by Google Cloud engineers. Offered as a qualification program to improve customer confidence in vendors' integration solutions, Google Cloud Ready - BigQuery designation means Domo customers can seamlessly integrate with BigQuery and begin effectively analyzing data across multiple environments." Shares of Domo are up 3.8% afterhours at $11.00.

18:13 EDT Amazon announces Buy with Prime app for Shopify - Amazon (AMZN) announced the Buy with Prime app for Shopify (SHOP), a new app integration that makes it easy for merchants to offer Buy with Prime on Shopify stores. The Buy with Prime app for Shopify gives Prime members the option to select Buy with Prime on a product's detail page before completing their order within Shopify's Checkout. Buy with Prime offers Prime members fast, free delivery and easy returns through Amazon's fulfillment network. After signing into their Amazon accounts, Prime members pay for their orders using a payment method from their Amazon wallets and Shopify Payments will process the payment through Shopify's Checkout. The app will start rolling out as invite-only to select Shopify merchants today, and it will be available to all U.S.-based Shopify merchants who are already using or want to use Amazon's fulfillment network by the end of September. "We've been thrilled with the feedback merchants have shared about Buy with Prime, including the increased shopper conversion and new shopper acquisition," said Peter Larsen, Amazon vice president of Buy with Prime. "The build of this app was a collaboration with Shopify, and we're excited to help merchants not only grow their businesses, but also save time and resources-all while giving Prime members even more places to enjoy their shopping benefits."

17:35 EDT Rambus COO Fan sells 17,309 common shares - In a regulatory filing, Rambus COO Xianzhi Sean Fan disclosed the sale of 17,309 common shares of the company on August 29 at a price of $54.99 per share.

17:11 EDT Salesforce says company at dawn of AI 'revolution' - Says Q2 numbers "speak for themselves." Says became second largest CRM company in Japan. Says 30% FY24 operating margin outlook an "incredible goal." Says has been investing in AI "very early." Comments taken from Q2 earnings conference call.

17:03 EDT Intuit CFO Aujla sells $5.8M in company shares - The CFO of Intuit Sandeep Aujla disclosed the sale of 10,836 shares of company stock between August 28 and August 29 at $530.90 per share for a total transaction amount of $5,752,784.

17:00 EDT UGI Corporation announces review of strategic alternatives - UGI Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a process to evaluate potential strategic alternatives with the intent to unlock and maximize shareholder value. In consultation with financial and legal advisors, the strategic review, focused on the LPG businesses, will consider a range of strategic, operational and financial alternatives. The company is exploring a full range of options with the goal of reducing UGI's earnings volatility and strengthening its balance sheet. Embedded within the review will also be actions to optimize the company's cost structure and re-align its capital allocation priorities. UGI has engaged Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC as advisors in its review of strategic alternatives. There is no assurance that the strategic review process will result in the approval or completion of any specific transaction or outcome. UGI has not established a timeline for completion of the review process and does not intend to disclose developments unless and until its Board of Directors approves a specific transaction, concludes the review, or determines that further disclosure is appropriate or is required.

16:41 EDT Apartment Income REIT announces CIO transition - Apartment Income REIT announced that John McGrath, Executive VP of Strategy, Capital Allocation, and Co-Chief Investment Officer, will leave the company effective September 30. Josh Minix, Executive VP and Co-Chief Investment Officer since 2021, will take sole responsibility for AIR's investment function effective that same date. Minix joined AIR in 2021 as Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Investment Officer and with 10 years as a real estate investment professional: three years as an Investment Manager with Partners Group, and seven years as a managing director at Avesta Communities.

16:36 EDT Marathon Oil exec Wagner sells 34,756 common shares - In a regulatory filing, Marathon Oil executive VP Patrick Wagner disclosed the sale of 34,756 common shares of the company on August 28 at a price of $25.8836 per share.

16:31 EDT Viavi CFO Henk Derksen steps down - Viavi has accepted the resignation of Henk Derksen as CFO, effective August 25. Derksen is resigning from his position and plans to return to Europe to pursue a new opportunity. His resignation is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with VIAVI on any matter relating to VIAVI's operations, policies or practices. Viavi has initiated a search for his successor.

16:30 EDT Enviva names Glenn Nunziata CFO - Enviva announced that Glenn Nunziata has been named the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. "We are excited to welcome Glenn to Enviva's executive team at a time when our Company and the global biomass industry are serving an increasingly important role in the energy transition, providing energy security and defossilizing supply chains worldwide," said Thomas Meth, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Following the difficult but necessary decisions we made in the first half of 2023, we have started to see improvements take hold in increasing production from our existing asset portfolio and reducing costs company-wide. In tandem with the constructive pricing environment for our product, we are on the path to rebuilding a strong financial foundation which is expected to support the significant growth ahead for us and increase shareholder value over time."

16:29 EDT Clean Energy Special Situations receives noncompliance notification from Nasdaq - Clean Energy Special Situations announced that Nasdaq notified the company that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing standards because the company did not timely file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30.

16:17 EDT CSG COO Kennedy, CAO Schaaf to leave company - CSG announced that Ken Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer & President of Revenue Management & Digital Monetization, and Dave Schaaf, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, will be departing CSG. Lori Szwanek will rejoin CSG as the next Chief Accounting Officer in September 2023. "CSG is a culture-first company because of leaders like Ken and Dave who have brought excellence and impact for two decades. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire CSG team, we thank both leaders for their immeasurable contributions," said Brian Shepherd, President and CEO, CSG. Shepherd added, "During transitions like this, it is normal to assess whether the changes imply an underlying problem or an opportunity to elevate our performance even more. To be clear, there is no problem. CSG just posted our best first-half organic revenue growth in nearly two decades, and we are pleased to reiterate the raised guidance we provided on our Q2 earnings call. Ken and Dave both contributed meaningfully to these excellent results and they also helped develop a fantastic bench of proven leaders, who are ready to accelerate CSG's top and bottom-line growth in the years ahead."

16:16 EDT Culp sees Q2 operating income ($2.6M)-($2.2M) - Due to the continued volatility in the macro-environment, the company is providing only limited financial guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The company's consolidated net sales for the second quarter are expected to be comparable to the second quarter of fiscal 2023, driven by further improvement in the mattress fabrics segment, but offset by lower residential upholstery fabric sales. The company expects a consolidated operating loss (loss from operations) for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 that is in the range of $(2.2) to $(2.6) million, a significant improvement compared to the $(11.9) million operating loss for the prior-year period (which included approximately $6.0 million relating to certain inventory impairment charges, losses from inventory close out sales, and greater than normal inventory markdowns).

16:12 EDT Titan Machinery acquires Australian IH dealer J.J. O'Connor for $ 63M in cash - Titan Machinery announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire J.J. O'Connor & Sons the largest Case IH dealership group in Australia, for $63M in cash, subject to final working capital and other closing adjustments. In the unaudited full fiscal year period ended June 30 O'Connors generated revenue of $258M and EBITDA of $21.4M, as translated to USD. On a consolidated basis, O'Connors achieved a gross margin of approximately 18.7% in the full fiscal year 2023, and generated a total pre-tax margin of approximately 7.2%, representing a margin profile that is consistent with Titan's. David Meyer, Titan Machinery's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are pleased to announce our definitive agreement to acquire O'Connors, Australia's leading Case IH dealership group. This transaction marks our entry into the Australian agriculture market, as we continue to seek opportunities for Titan to expand its reach, both domestically and abroad"...The definitive agreement to acquire O'Connors contemplates an acquisition price of $63M, subject to final working capital and other closing adjustments, and will be funded with cash and Titan's existing credit facility...The Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of calendar 2023.

16:11 EDT Veeva reports Q2 subscription services revenues of $470.6M, up 10% y/y

16:09 EDT LivaNova's Essenz ILBM receives FDA 510k clearance, CE Mark - LivaNova PLC announced it received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance and CE Mark for its Essenz In-Line Blood Monitor, which provides accurate and continuous measurement of essential blood parameters to perfusionists throughout cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. The ILBM is integrated into LivaNova's next-generation CPB platform, the Essenz Perfusion System, which allows perfusionists to access and manage reliable blood parameters directly from the system's cockpit, without the need for additional monitors or holders.

16:05 EDT Sculptor committee says bidder consortium proposal not superior - Sculptor Capital Management (SCU) announced that its special committee of independent members of the Company's Board of Directors has received a series of revised, unsolicited, non-binding proposals from a consortium of bidders led by the founder of "Bidder J" as described in the Company's preliminary proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 21, 2023. Consistent with its fiduciary duties, the Special Committee, in consultation with its outside legal and financial advisors, carefully reviewed the Consortium's revised proposals. The Special Committee has not concluded that the Consortium's most recent revised proposal constitutes a superior proposal or is reasonably expected to lead to a superior proposal as defined in the Company's merger agreement with Rithm Capital Corp (RITM). Notwithstanding its proposed price of $12.76 per Class A Share, the Special Committee cannot support a transaction that has significantly less certainty of closing than the transaction with Rithm. In making its determination, the Special Committee considered that, even after it provided feedback to Bidder J multiple times (including detailed written feedback provided as recently as yesterday), the Consortium's proposal continues to lack certainty of closing and presents significantly higher execution risk for Sculptor's stockholders than the Rithm transaction. Specifically, the Special Committee believes the Consortium's proposed transaction is significantly less likely to close.

14:58 EDT Rivian's new dual-motor RVs will get up to 410 miles of range - Rivian Automotive (RIVN) said in an earlier tweet on X: "The Dual-Motor and Performance Dual-Motor R1T have the best range in our lineup, with an EPA-estimated 410 miles with our Max pack and 352 miles with our Large pack - both when paired with 21" wheels. Keep an eye out for full R1S range figures soon." Other companies in the EV space include Tesla (TSLA) ,Nio (NIO), Li Auto (LI), and VinFast Auto (VFS). Reference Link

13:19 EDT 3D Systems, Stratasys rally after Bloomberg says Apple testing 3D printer use

13:06 EDT Coeptis Therapeutics names Colleen Delaney as chief scientific, medical officer - Coeptis Therapeutics announced that Colleen Delaney, MD, MSc, has been appointed Chief Scientific and Medical Officer of Coeptis following the completion of an exclusive rights agreement with Deverra Therapeutics for its allogeneic immuno-oncology platform and clinical stage programs. In addition to her industry experience, Dr. Delaney is a Clinical Professor at the University of Washington, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and is an Affiliate and former Professor at the Fred Hutch, where she also held the Madeline Dabney Adams Endowed Chair in AML research.

12:29 EDT Deere boosts quarterly dividend to $1.35 from $1.25 per share - Deere declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share payable November 8, to stockholders of record on September 29. The new quarterly rate represents an additional 10c per share over the previous level of $1.25.

12:02 EDT Mallinckrodt receives court approval for 'First Day' motions to support operations - Mallinckrodt announced that it has received approvals from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for its "First Day" motions related to the company's voluntary Chapter 11 petitions filed on August 28, 2023. As expected, the Court granted Mallinckrodt approval to access $150M of the $250M of commitments for new financing it received from certain of its creditors, as well as new borrowing availability from lenders under its asset-based loans. The approvals granted by the Court also enable the company to continue paying employee wages, salaries and benefits without interruption and to continue paying vendors and suppliers in the ordinary course, including for any pre-petition amounts owed at the time of filing.

12:01 EDT Sony raises prices for PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions - Sony announced that, starting September 6, it will be increasing the price for PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions globally across all benefit plans. "This price adjustment will enable us to continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits to your PlayStation Plus subscription service," the company said. Sony noted that PlayStation Plus Essential 12-month subscription will soon cost $79.99; a PlayStation Plus Extra 12-month subscription will cost $134.99; and a PlayStation Plus Premium 12-month subscription will cost $159.99. The new prices for the 12-Month subscription will remain at a discounted rate when compared to purchasing the 1-Month or 3-Month subscriptions over a 12-month period. For current 12-month subscribers, this price increase will not take effect until your next renewal date that occurs on or after November 6. Reference Link

12:00 EDT Vaalco Energy falls -17.7% - Vaalco Energy is down -17.7%, or -83c to $3.85.

12:00 EDT Heritage Insurance rises 8.0% - Heritage Insurance is up 8.0%, or 39c to $5.25.

12:00 EDT AMC Entertainment rises 15.7% - AMC Entertainment is up 15.7%, or $1.72 to $12.63.

11:27 EDT Conn's says month-to-date same-store sales in August down 13% - Conn's CEO Norman Miller said during the company's Q2 earnings call: "Same-store sales were down 15.4% for the second quarter, which is the third quarter of sequential improvement and an over 1,000 basis point improvement from last year's third quarter. Top line trends have continued to improve and month-to-date same-store sales in August are down 13% and and total sales are down 10.7%. The continual improvements in same-store sales since last year's third quarter have been driven primarily by a significant turnaround in sales financed through our in-house payment offerings as a result of the growth strategies we are pursuing. We have maintained a conservative approach to credit underwriting, which has supported stable performance within our credit segment even as we navigate a more challenging economic environment. In addition, sales within our lease-to-own segment increased during the quarter, reflecting our first positive quarter of lease-to-own sales in 1.5 years. As a result, we believe we are well positioned to achieve positive same-store sales in the coming quarters as our growth strategies continue taking hold and demand for our payment options increases."

10:42 EDT VAALCO Energy trading resumes

10:31 EDT Talkspace, OURA launch holistic sleep partnership - OURA and Talkspace announced a partnership that will offer their members a way to share personalized sleep data directly with their dedicated licensed therapist through Talkspace's secure, encrypted platform. This partnership, powered by OURA's new Share Report feature, opens up a new way for healthcare practitioners to receive insights about a person's sleep quality and daily movement to understand how a person is progressing in between visits, create more personalized treatment plans, and set goals that the client and provider can track together. OURA's Share Report feature allows members to share an easy-to-understand report with a trusted professional, like their therapist. The choice to share the report with trusted professionals is entirely user-led and voluntary. Oura Members can customize their report to show sleep quality and daily movement trends from the past week, month, or 90 days.

10:26 EDT VAALCO Energy says all Gabon operations continue to operate normally - VAALCO Energy provided an update on operations in offshore Gabon. The company said, "The Company's Gabonese production is 100% offshore and all of VAALCO's Gabon operations continue to operate normally. The Etame field completed a lifting of approximately 641,000 barrels of oil from Etame on Sunday, August 27, 2023. VAALCO has diversified its scope of operations and has ongoing production activities in Gabon, Egypt and Canada."

10:04 EDT DT Midstream completes Phase 1 LEAP expansion - DT Midstream announced the early commissioning of its LEAP phase 1 expansion, increasing its capacity from 1.0 Bcf/d to 1.3 Bcf/d, ahead of its planned Q4 2023 in service date and on budget. The pipeline's phase 2 and phase 3 expansions remain on track for in-service dates of Q1 2024 and Q3 2024, respectively. The multi-phased project will bring LEAP's total capacity to 1.9 Bcf/d and provide scalability for further expansions up to 3 Bcf/d. LEAP currently provides interconnectivity between Haynesville production and growing Gulf Coast markets. These domestic industrial and international LNG markets are expected to grow by over 8 Bcf/d by 2030. Today, customers on LEAP have access to multiple existing or under construction LNG terminals including, Sabine Pass, Cameron, Calcasieu Pass, Plaquemines, and Golden Pass via interconnects with Creole Trail, Cameron Interstate Pipeline, Texas Eastern, and Transco.

10:02 EDT ADM appoints Regina Bynote Jones as SVP, general counsel, secretary - ADM announced the appointment of Regina Bynote Jones as the company's new senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective September 5. In this role, Jones will be responsible for overseeing ADM's global legal and regulatory affairs, compliance initiatives, security operations and government relations efforts. Most recently, she served as the chief legal officer for Baker Hughes, a global leader in the energy technology sector. Jones succeeds Cam Findlay, who has served ADM in the same capacity since 2013 and announced his plans to retire this year. Findlay will provide a smooth transition as Jones joins ADM.

10:01 EDT BEEP Stock trading resumes

10:00 EDT Vaalco Energy falls -14.1% - Vaalco Energy is down -14.1%, or -66c to $4.02.

10:00 EDT Hawaiian Electric rises 5.1% - Hawaiian Electric is up 5.1%, or 68c to $14.00.

10:00 EDT Hovnanian rises 9.1% - Hovnanian is up 9.1%, or $9.16 to $109.54.

09:47 EDT Box falls -9.8% - Box is down -9.8%, or -$3.01 to $27.79.

09:47 EDT Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund falls -25.8% - Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund is down -25.8%, or -$4.35 to $12.53.

09:47 EDT Grove Collaborative rises 4.2% - Grove Collaborative is up 4.2%, or 15c to $3.74.

09:43 EDT Seven Arts enters multi-release JV agreement with THC Music and Film - Seven Arts Entertainment announces a multi-release joint venture agreement with THC Music and Films.The first collaboration between Seven Arts and THC will be the September 29, 2023, release of the new TAPROOT album, SCSSRS. Additional joint venture collaborations between Seven Arts and THC will be announced shortly as well.

09:41 EDT Plug Power to pay $1.25M in SEC settlement - Plug Power announced the settlement of a civil administrative proceeding with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to the Company's March 16, 2021 announcement that the financial statements in its prior annual reports on Form 10-K for 2018 and 2019, and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for 2019 and 2020, should no longer be relied upon. On May 14, 2021, the Company filed a Form 10-K for 2020 that included restated financial statements for those periods. The Company, without admitting or denying the findings, agreed to a cease-and-desist order regarding Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A), and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act, and Rules 13a-1, 13a-13, and 13a-15(a) - (c) thereunder. As part of the settlement, the Company agreed to a civil monetary penalty in the amount of $1.25M. Additionally, the Company has undertaken to fully remediate its material weakness and publicly disclose the same within one year from the date of the order. If the Company is unable to remediate its material weakness by that date, an additional civil monetary penalty in the amount of $5M will be due within 90 days from one year from the date of the order. In determining to accept the Company's offer of settlement, the Commission considered remedial acts promptly undertaken by the Company and cooperation afforded the Commission staff. Specifically, the Company prepared and began implementing a remediation plan in 2021, which includes the following remedial measures: hiring additional resources, including approximately 60 new employees in its accounting and finance department and internal audit; utilizing third-party resources with appropriate technical accounting expertise, and strengthening internal training, to help the Company's employees identify and address complex technical accounting issues that affect the financial statements; designing and implementing a continuous risk-assessment process to identify and assess risks of material misstatements, and to help ensure that financial-reporting processes and related internal controls are properly designed, maintained, and documented to respond to such risks in financial reporting; (iv) implementing more analysis and review procedures and documentation for the application of GAAP, complex accounting matters, and key accounting policies; augmenting estimation policies and procedures to be more robust and consistent with overall market dynamics, including evaluating the Company's operating environment to ensure operating effectiveness of certain process-level controls; deploying new tools and tracking mechanisms to enhance and maintain appropriate documentation concerning the classification of certain operating expenses; and reporting regularly to the Company's Audit Committee concerning progress and results, including the identification, status, and resolution of control deficiencies.

09:36 EDT VAALCO Energy trading halted, news pending

09:33 EDT Nevada reports July statewide gaming win up 6.69% to $1.4B - Nevada's nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total "gaming win" of $1.403B for the month of July, which amounts to a 6.69% increase compared to July 2022, the Nevada Gaming Control Board announced. Nevada reports July Las Vegas strip gaming win was up 7.95% from the prior year to $834.9M. Publicly traded companies in the casino and online betting space include Boyd Gaming (BYD), Caesars (CZR), Churchill Downs (CHDN), DraftKings (DKNG), Flutter Entertainment (PDYPY), Gan Limited (GAN), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), MGM Resorts (MGM), Penn Entertainment (PENN), William Hill (WIMHY) and Wynn Resorts (WYNN).

09:30 EDT SunCar Technology enters service agreement with Nio - SunCar Technology Group (SDA) has renewed its one-year insurance intermediation service agreement with Nio (NIO).

09:24 EDT Innodata announces non-deal roadshow, investor presentation - Innodata will be participating all day today in non-deal road show meetings with prospective investors organized by Craig-Hallum and has posted an investor presentation to its website.

09:20 EDT Flyht Aerospace, Longair, Met Office collaborate to improve weather forecasts - A collaboration between the Met Office, FLYHT Aerospace Solutions and Loganair, aims to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and the prediction of localised severe weather in the UK,with expected benefits for the aviation industry such as more efficient route planning and supporting aims to reduce CO2 emissions. The partnership provides the Met Office with FLYHT-WVSS-II atmospheric water vapour sensors to be installed on Loganair Embraer 145 aircraft flying across the UK. The sensors will continuously monitor environmental conditions around the aircraft during flight. The Met Office is particularly interested in data collected during the ascent and descent phases of flight as this will provide a view of humidity, temperature, and wind measurements throughout the atmosphere. The use of this increase in observational data, is only possible because of the new Met Office supercomputer, which is coming online early in 2024. It will ultimately improve the forecasting of local scale weather. The relative humidity sensors will be fully integrated with FLYHT's Certus SatCom and AFIRS Edge multi-channel WQAR for real-time data transmission of aircraft-based observations.

09:16 EDT PubMatic appoints Anton Hanebrink, Nick Mehta to board of directors - PubMatic announced two new appointments to the company's board of directors, Anton Hanebrink, Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Strategy & Development Officer of Intuit Inc., and Nick Mehta, Chief Executive Officer of Gainsight. In addition, Cathie Black has decided to retire from the company's board of directors, effective on August 30, 2023.

09:15 EDT AGBA Acquisition expects to deliver lower loss for 2023 vs. previous forecasts - AGBA Group released an update to its financial projections. The revised financial projections take into account external factors, such as the global slowdown and its impact on Hong Kong's growth trajectory, as well as strategic management actions aimed at driving revenue growth and improving platform efficiencies through material cost cuts. With the global economic landscape presenting challenges, AGBA Group's management has proactively reevaluated its financial projections to ensure resilience and adaptability. The Group recognizes the need to navigate the evolving market conditions and has adjusted its forecasts which were originally published on April 14, 2023 accordingly. The updated financial projections incorporate the management's focused initiatives to drive scale and efficiency, while continuing to build capacity. AGBA Group aims to continue the upward trajectory of revenue growth by concentrating on core distribution channels, leveraging its strengths, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Simultaneously, the group has implemented material cost cuts to enhance platform efficiencies and ensure sustainable profitability. Wing-Fai Ng, Group President, said "We maintain our commitment to delivering value to our stakeholders, even amidst external uncertainties.Through strategic alignment aimed at mitigating the effects of the current economic slowdown and optimizing our operations, we possess the confidence to achieve enhanced margins and expedite our journey towards reaching break-even. As a result of the current economic slowdown in the region, we have revised our financial projections but now expect we will deliver a lower loss for the fiscal year 2023 compared to previous forecasts. The strategic initiatives undertaken by the management team are anticipated to yield favorable results, enabling the group to achieve profitability sooner than previously anticipated. AGBA Group remains resolute in its dedication to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth. By adapting to market dynamics and implementing targeted measures, the group is well-prepared to overcome challenges and provide enduring value to its clients, shareholders, and employees."

09:14 EDT Avalon's Laboratory Services MSO launches laboratory test for TB - Avalon GloboCare announced that Laboratory Services MSO is now offering an in-house laboratory developed test to detect Tuberculosis, TB, using a patient's sputum sample. Avalon owns a 40% interest in LSM. LSM's new polymerase chain reaction test allows for accurate and rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from samples. The use of sputum samples to detect Mtb provides easier collection and transport than blood samples, which are used in protein-based chemiluminescent immuno-assays. "LSM is at the forefront of new testing technology and developing new methods to improve on the standard diagnostic technologies," commented, David Jin, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Avalon. "We believe this is a revolutionary test as it detects a positive result within 24 hours, which is much faster than the old skin test that has to be read after 72 hours, and doesn't require a blood sample to be collected... We look forward to offering this new TB test to healthcare providers nationwide."

09:11 EDT Vera Bradley selects Assembly as Media Agency of Record in North America - Global media agency Assembly has been selected as the Media Agency of Record in North America for Vera Bradley, the iconic American bag and luggage lifestyle brand known for its vibrant patterns and functional designs. Vera Bradley consolidated media services to Assembly based on the agency's extensive media expertise and market-leading technology. As such, Assembly will oversee all media and data services to accelerate market share based on the changing needs and behaviors of today's and tomorrow's consumers. The assignment is effective immediately.

09:09 EDT LPL Financial: BW Wealth joins broker-dealer, RIA, custodial platforms - LPL Financial announced that financial advisors Steve Boeckmann and David Wyzgowski have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. They reported having served approximately $350 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets, and join LPL from VALIC Financial Advisors, the broker-dealer for AIG Retirement Services. With the move, the pair launches BW Wealth Management, an independent financial practice based in Scottsdale, Ariz. With more than four decades of wealth management experience between them, the advisors share a passion for helping their clients create personalized financial plans designed to help them make the most of their retirement years.

09:08 EDT Academy Sports and Fanatics expand partnership - Academy Sports + Outdoors and Fanatics, a global digital sports platform and leading provider of licensed sports merchandise, announced an expanded partnership focused on enhancing the assortment of officially licensed merchandise available to Academy customers both in-store and online. As a result of the partnership, Academy shoppers will have access to a wider breadth of fan shop products that are new to Academy. The partnership will provide Academy the opportunity to tap into Fanatics' licensed sports inventory to give shoppers an even broader selection of fan apparel, jerseys, headwear, and novelty items for the whole family from portfolio brands such as Fanatics, Nike, adidas, Mitchell & Ness, New Era, WinCraft and more.

09:07 EDT AvePoint to host #shifthappens Conference 2023 - AvePoint will host business leaders across all industries at its #shifthappens Conference on October 10-11, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C. As the digital workplace landscape rapidly evolves, shaped by a convergence of technological innovation and transformative shifts in business dynamics, the #shifthappens Conference will provide helpful insights and inspiration to help businesses remain competitive and adaptable. Featuring three comprehensive learning tracks, #shifthappens Conference 2023 will feature over 30 dynamic sessions, offering thought leadership discussions, exclusive networking opportunities with industry experts, and insightful presentations showcasing real-world business value examples.

09:06 EDT XBiotech announces enrollment completion of Phase II study for Natrunix - XBiotech announced the completion of enrollment of the Phase II portion of its 1-BETTER study-a Phase I/II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study for Natrunix in combination with chemotherapy for treating pancreatic cancer. The Phase II portion enrolled 65 subjects using the maximum dose studied from the Phase I study that were randomized on a 1:1 basis to receive either Natrunix in combination with ONIVYDE+LV+5-FU, or placebo plus the chemotherapy combination. Key endpoints in the Phase II portion are safety and tolerability, progression-free survival, overall survival and time-to-treatment-failure.

09:04 EDT Enthusiast Gaming, NFL launch second season of 'NFL Tuesday Night Gaming' - The National Football League and Enthusiast Gaming Holdings (EGLX) announced the second season of the popular video gaming series, NFL Tuesday Night Gaming, premiering Sept. 12, 2023 on NFL TNG's Twitch, YouTube and X channels. The weekly live show will launch with a special Play Day episode hosted by Grammy-Award-nominated rapper Quavo Sept. 5, live from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons.

09:02 EDT Tenable Holdings announces web application, API scanning in Nessus Expert - Tenable announced web application and API scanning in Tenable Nessus Expert, new features that provide simple and comprehensive vulnerability scanning for modern web applications and APIs. Web application and API scanning in Nessus Expert are dynamic application security testing features that enable security practitioners to proactively identify and assess web applications and APIs for known vulnerabilities. This includes OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities in custom application code and known vulnerabilities found in third-party components.

09:01 EDT Aviat Networks selected by Hoosier Energy - Aviat Networks announced that Hoosier Energy, a generation and transmission cooperative in Indiana, recently selected Aviat for the upgrade and modernization of their existing microwave transmission network in a multi-year, multi-phase project. As a part of the overall project Hoosier will deploy Aviat's new IRU600 UHP 11 GHz indoor microwave radio, which delivers the highest transmitter power ever supported in the industry, to relocate many of their existing 6 GHz links to 11 GHz over concerns of the potential risk of interference. Initial shipments planned to commence in the second half of 2023.

08:53 EDT Stereotaxis says OPRMC completes first procedures using Genesis RMN System - Stereotaxis announced that physicians at Overland Park Regional Medical Center launched and successfully completed the first procedures using the advanced Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation System. OPRMC is the only hospital in the U.S. to offer two Stereotaxis Robotic Magnetic Navigation systems for patients receiving minimally invasive cardiac ablation procedures. It is among the first in the nation to adopt the latest Genesis RMN system. First established in 2019, the robotic heart rhythm care program at OPRMC has become a leading practice using advanced robotic technology to treat a broad range of arrhythmias, including those often considered too challenging or dangerous for traditional approaches.

08:49 EDT MasterCraft Boat falls 23% to $19.12 after below-consensus guidance - Shares of MasterCraft Boat are down 23% or $5.84 at $19.12 in pre-market trading after the company's better than expected Q4 results but lower than expected outlook for Q1 and initial guidance for FY24.

08:42 EDT 1847 Holdings to acquire consumer products company, terms not disclosed - 1847 Holdings has signed a definitive agreement to a acquire a premier consumer products company in the United States. The Target generated unaudited revenue in excess of $20 million and positive EBITDA in 2022. The acquisition is expected to be funded without the issuance of any common stock or dilutive equity and is expected to be completed before the end of the third quarter of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. Ellery W. Roberts, CEO of 1847, commented, "We are excited to add this consumer products company, with its solid revenue, attractive margins and positive EBITDA, to our portfolio of cash flow positive companies. The Target is positioned to execute on several near-term, attractive growth opportunities, as well as operational enhancements that are expected to drive higher sales and margins. The Target also provides meaningful cross-selling and co-branding opportunities across our portfolio companies. Our agreement to acquire the Target without issuing any equity is a further illustration of our commitment to driving long-term shareholder returns. Moreover, as previously announced, we are advancing plans to restructure our outstanding convertible notes with current investors. These steps are expected to significantly enhance our capital structure. While these funding mechanisms were necessary as we built our foundation, we are now in a stronger financial position, which has allowed us to secure more favorable financing terms by properly leveraging debt. Moreover, we expect our projected cash flow will allow us to resume our dividends and opportunistically repurchase stock in the future, subject to establishing a stock buyback plan and future market conditions. Notably, Egan-Jones recently affirmed their BB+ rating on our senior credit facility, which we believe is an important third-party validation of the strength of our balance sheet. Overall, we believe we are on solid footing and remain committed to full transparency. I believe the fact that I have and continue to purchase shares of the Company in the open market should illustrate my own conviction and confidence in the outlook for the business."

08:40 EDT Jaguar Health announces publication on crofelemer development - Jaguar Health announced that an article about the company's focus on developing its novel plant-based prescription drug crofelemer for two rare disease indications, short bowel syndrome and microvillus inclusion disease, was published August 23, 2023 in The Science Times. The article is titled "Jaguar Health supports Investigator Initiated Trials for Crofelemer to Treat Two Rare Intestinal Diseases". Jaguar is supporting investigator-initiated and investigator IND proof-of-concept studies of crofelemer for MVID and SBS with intestinal failure in the US, EU and Middle East/North Africa regions, with results expected before the end of 2023 and in 2024. In accordance with the guidelines of specific European Union countries, published data from such clinical investigations could support reimbursed early patient access to crofelemer for SBS or MVID, potentially in 2024, for these debilitating conditions.

08:38 EDT Enlight Renewable's Clenera announced a 20-year PPA with APS - Clenera, an Enlight Company, announced a 20-year power purchase agreement, PPA, with Arizona Public Service, APS, Arizona's largest utility, for 258 MW of solar and 824 MWh of battery storage at the CO Bar complex outside of Flagstaff, Arizona. The CO Bar complex is a landmark solar and storage complex being developed by Clenera, a subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy. The complex comprising a total of 1.2 GW and 824 MWh of battery storage is expected to be one of the largest renewable energy installations in the United States. "We are excited to work with APS to develop the first combined solar and storage project at the CO Bar complex and help drive Arizona's clean energy initiatives to deliver affordable, clean power to households in the state," said Gilad Yavetz, CEO of Enlight.

08:37 EDT Bridgeline Digital announces new partnership with Filters Fast - Bridgeline Digital announces its new partnership with Filters Fast. Filters Fast will leverage Bridgeline's HawkSearch AI software to power their search and recommendations engine to grow their revenue strategy. The company selected HawkSearch above other site search tools after recognizing its superior reporting capabilities and integration. Ari Kahn, CEO of Bridgeline Digital, stated, "Filters Fast has showcased remarkable growth, underpinned by their expansive, high-quality product range and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Our partnership serves as a milestone in their ongoing eCommerce strategy, and we're delighted to play a role in their revenue growth."

08:35 EDT Aziyo Biologics announces publication of a CanGaroo case study - Aziyo Biologics announced the publication of a case report highlighting results that demonstrate the potential benefits of using a biological device envelope during reoperative procedures for CIEDs. The report, titled "Rehabilitation of an Existing Device Implant Pocket Using a Biologic Extracellular Matrix Envelope," was published in the peer-reviewed journal Heart Rhythm Case Reports. The results suggest a biological envelope may mitigate the risks and procedural difficulty associated with reusing fibrotic implant pockets, which could facilitate future reoperations and decrease post-operative complications. This case study builds upon interim results from the HEAL Study indicating that CanGaroo can significantly reduce fibrous lead entrapment and decrease procedural difficulty when used during initial device implantation. CanGaroo is the only biological envelope available for use with implantable electronic devices. "This case study builds upon the interim HEAL Study data presented earlier this year at Heart Rhythm 2023," said Dr. Michelle LeRoux Williams, Chief Scientific Officer of Aziyo. "These results provide an opportunity to evaluate the use of CanGaroo within a reoperative pocket. CanGaroo has proven to show superior tissue remodeling properties and can provide a solution for patients and their physicians seeking to avoid complications associated with reoperations."

08:35 EDT Denali Therapeutics announces new interim data from Phase 1/2 study of DNL310 - Denali Therapeutics announced new interim data from the ongoing open-label, single-arm Phase 1/2 study of DNL310 in children with MPS II. DNL310 is an investigational enzyme replacement therapy designed to cross the BBB and address the behavioral, cognitive, and physical manifestations of MPS II. The interim data from the Phase 1/2 study of DNL310 were highlighted in an oral presentation at the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Annual Symposium 2023 in Jerusalem, Israel. The interim Phase 1/2 data presented at SSIEM included new biomarker and safety data from additional participants receiving up to two years of treatment with DNL310 as well as previously presented clinical outcomes data for participants receiving one year of treatment. A summary of key results includes: Achievement of normal levels of CSF heparan sulfate, sustained over time, including in participants with high pre-existing anti-drug antibodies; Sustained normal levels of CSF lysosomal lipids in most participants consistent with improved lysosomal function; Robust reduction in serum neurofilament light, a marker of neuronal damage, reached statistical significance after 61 weeks and a 64% reduction after two years of treatment with DNL310; Improvements in mean cognitive Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development III and Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales II raw scores, and auditory brainstem response thresholds at week 49 of DNL310 treatment, suggest positive effects on cognition, adaptive behavior, and hearing; DNL310 continues to be generally well tolerated; the interim safety profile, clinical outcomes data, and biomarker effects, including normalization of CSF heparan sulfate and reduction in NfL, continue to support development of DNL310 in MPS II

08:33 EDT Taseko Mines announces execution of Programmatic Agreement - Taseko Mines announced that as part of the National Historic Preservation Act, or NHPA, Section 106 process, a Programmatic Agreement, or PA, has been executed by all required signatories, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, and Taseko. The PA is now in effect and stipulates requirements for the treatment, handling and protection of cultural resources on the Florence Project site, in accordance with the NHPA. A draft PA was issued by the EPA in August 2022 for public comment and comments received were addressed prior to finalizing and executing the PA.

08:32 EDT Chevron announces $10.7M increase in contracts - CEMATRIX announces its 2023 Contracts have increased by $10.7 million bringing its total contracts announced since the end of the fiscal 2022 year to $37.9 million and $74.9 million since August 3, 2022. Over $40 million of the current backlog is scheduled for 2023, a 37.9% increase compared to total sales of $29 million for the fiscal 2022 year. The $40 million in scheduled 2023 backlog is contracted and a portion of these contracts have already been placed in 2023. The Corporation's backlog, which is net of sales to the end of July, has increased to $107.7 million, a 35.3% increase compared to the sales adjusted backlog of $79.6 million as of December 31, 2022. The Corporations backlog is comprised of contracts in the amount of $55.7 million and Contracts in Process in the amount of $52 million. "The $10.7 million increase in contracts represents $4.7 million in new contracts along with a $6 million increase in a previously announced contract. These new contracts that were previously part of Contracts in Process, includes one North Central U.S. project in excess of $1 million that is already underway and one $2.7 million Northwest Region tunnel backfill project that is expected to commence in early September. Both projects are expected to be completed by the end of the year. The $7.7 million increase in backlog related to contacts in process is mainly attributed to two new contracts valued at over $1 million each. These two projects are scheduled to be commenced during the current year, but mostly completed in 2024. "The incredibly strong start to the year just keeps getting stronger, illustrating the increased acceptance of cellular concrete and we remain excited about our leading role in this thriving market," stated Jeff Kendrick, CEMATRIX President and CEO. "2023 has seen CEMATRIX secure 17 projects in excess of $1 million that are scheduled to commence in part in 2023, as compared to the seven projects with similar price tags in 2022."

08:27 EDT Idex appoints Allison Lausas interim CFO following Grogan departure - IDEX Corporation announced the appointment of Allison S. Lausas as interim Chief Financial Officer of the company, following the resignation of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer William Grogan who is leaving IDEX to pursue a new professional opportunity. Both changes are effective September 15. Lausas joined IDEX two years ago as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, and she will continue to serve in the role as well during this interim period. Prior to joining the company, from 2011 to 2021, Ms. Lausas held positions of increasing responsibility at SunCoke Energy, Inc., including most recently as interim Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Controller. Earlier in her career, she worked for KPMG for nine years, where she developed an extensive business and accounting background. Ms. Lausas received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy, Master of Accounting Science and MBA from Northern Illinois University and is a certified public accountant.

08:24 EDT AerSale names Iso Nezaj Chief Product Development Officer - AerSale announced that it has expanded and strengthened its Engineered Solutions leadership team as the Company enhances its capabilities, allowing for scaling up production and R&D, particularly as AerSale nears the commercialization phase of AerAware , its Enhanced Flight Vision System, EFVS. Iso Nezaj, the current President of Engineered Solutions, has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Product Development Officer. Mr. Nezaj will be replaced by Ben Tschirhart as President of Engineered Solutions. Mr. Tschirhart was most recently Vice President, Engineering Solutions at Aviation Technical Services ATS. Iso Nezaj is a veteran aviation executive with demonstrated leadership ability. In addition to his strong technical and business qualifications, he has an impressive track record of more than 25 years of hands-on experience in strategic planning, business development, project and product management, and system engineering.

08:20 EDT SOBR Safe launches sales of SOBRsure alcohol detection wearable - SOBR Safe announced the sales launch of its alcohol monitoring wristband, SOBRsure - now available for purchase at www.SOBRstore.com. With numerous potential applications, SOBRsure is initially intended for use by teen drivers and over-the-road trucking, for outpatient alcohol treatment and in establishing co-parenting confidence.

08:17 EDT Calian Group announces normal course issuer bid - Calian Group announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange has accepted a notice filed by the Company of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid. In connection with the NCIB, the Company has entered into an automatic share purchase plan with its designated broker to allow for purchases of its common shares. The Notice provides that the Company may, during the 12-month period commencing September 1, 2023 and ending August 31, 2024, or on such earlier date as Calian completes its purchases or provides notice of termination, purchase up to 1,044,012 Shares in total, representing approximately 10% of Calian's public float of Shares as at August 22, 2023. As of the close of business on August 22, 2023, the Company had 11,837,580 Shares issued and outstanding. Except for block purchases permitted under the rules of the TSX, the number of Shares to be purchased per day will not exceed 2,057, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume of the Shares on the TSX for the most recently completed six calendar months prior to the TSX's acceptance of the Notice. The actual number of Shares which may be purchased under the NCIB and the timing of any such purchases will be determined by management of the Company, subject to applicable law and the rules of the TSX. Subject to any required regulatory approvals, all purchases of Shares under the NCIB will be conducted through the facilities of the TSX and/or alternative Canadian trading systems at prevailing market prices, or by such other means as may be permitted by the applicable securities regulator. All Shares purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled. Calian has entered into an ASPP with Desjardins Securities to allow for the purchase of Shares under the NCIB at times when the Company would ordinarily not be permitted to purchase Shares due to regulatory restrictions or self-imposed blackout periods.

08:15 EDT Alzamend Neuro submits AL001-BD01 IND application to FDA - Alzamend Neuro announced that it has submitted an investigational new drug, or IND, application to the FDA for the initiation of study AL001-BD01, a Phase IIA clinical study of AL001 for BD.

08:12 EDT Foremost Lithium engages MZ Group for investor relations - Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology has engaged international investor relations specialists MZ Group to lead a comprehensive strategic investor relations and financial communications program across all key markets. MZ 's professionals including Greg Falesnik, CEO of MZ, and Michael Kim, Managing Director at MZ North America, both who will work closely with Foremost Lithium's management starting on August 29, 2023 to develop and implement a comprehensive capital markets strategy designed to increase the Company's visibility throughout the investment community. The contract with MZ ends on August 28, 2024. The engagement is for an initial 12-month term, commencing on August 28, 2023. Under the terms of the engagement, the Company will pay MZ an independent consulting fee of an initial fee of USD $15,625 and there after $12,500 per month. In addition, the Company has agreed that, subject to regulatory approval, it will allot and grant to MZ an aggregate of 30,900 common shares at a deemed price of CAD $5.65 per share/ Foremost has also engaged Independent Trading Group , a Toronto-based IIROC dealer-member to assist with market making activities. ITG is Canada's only brokerage firm dedicated specifically to professional trading. As Canada's foremost market making firm, ITG provides market making and liquidity provider services that are objective and focused. ITG employs real traders and provides real liquidity, with an underlying emphasis on integrity and success. The Company has agreed to pay ITG a fee of $6,500 per month for the duration of the contract, with an initial term of three months, followed by consecutive one-month terms unless cancelled by either party on 30 days' notice.

08:10 EDT Valley National appoints Sanjay Sidhwani as Chief Data and Analytics Officer - Valley National Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Valley National Bancorp announces the appointment of Sanjay Sidhwani as its first Chief Data and Analytics Officer. In this role, Sidhwani will oversee the bank's data strategy and data management capabilities including enterprise data architecture, data platforms and services, data governance, data risk and data literacy. He will also be responsible for building out the bank's advanced analytics capabilities to drive strategic objectives. irfield County, CT.

08:08 EDT Blue World Acquisition extends deadline for initial business combination - Blue World Acquisition Corporation announced that the Company intends to extend the period of time the Company has to consummate a business combination by one month from September 2, 2023 to October 2, 2023. As provided in the current governing document of the Company, the management has the option, but no obligation, to extend the period to consummation its initial business combination beyond July 2, 2023 by depositing $60,000 into the Trust Account for each one-month extension, in connection with such additional extensions, up to nine times until April 2, 2024.

08:08 EDT Altisource Asset Management announces resignation of CEO Jason Kopcak - Altisource Asset Management announced the resignation of CEO, Jason Kopcak.

08:06 EDT Maris-Tech enters into agreement with PEL in India - Maris-Tech announced that it entered into a distribution agreement with Precision Electronics, PEL, in India. " PEL is an established and experienced company, and as our master distributor in India will facilitate the promotion and sales of our unique, cutting-edge products. We are confident that this agreement will expand the reach of Maris-Tech's innovative and powerful solutions throughout India, and we look forward to a mutually beneficial, productive and successful cooperation," said Israel Bar, Chief Executive Officer of Maris-Tech.

08:03 EDT Fusion Acquisition Corp. II, HyperloopTT enter LOI for business combination - Fusion Acquisition Corp. II has signed a non-binding letter of intent for a business combination transaction with Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, a transportation and technology company focused on realizing the hyperloop, a system that moves people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably by bringing airplane speeds to the ground. In May 2023, HyperloopTT, along with its partners, won a bid to build a three-phase, 10 km prototype in northern Italy, which could eventually lead to a commercial hyperloop. Funding for the project was awarded by the Venetian Motorway Concession. To date, HyperloopTT has completed the Great Lakes Hyperloop study to connect Chicago, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh and has constructed its first full-scale test facility in Toulouse, France. The company has secured over 60 global patents for hyperloop technologies, with 40 granted and 24 in process, across a spectrum of technologies, including levitation and propulsion, low-pressure tube system, and passenger experience. HyperloopTT established what it believes is the world's first insurance framework as well as the safety certification guidelines for commercial hyperloop systems; both of which have been presented to the European Commission and the United States Department of Transportation. Fusion plans to leverage its resources, experience and network of relationships to support HyperloopTT's growth and access to public markets. Fusion and HyperloopTT expect to announce additional details regarding the proposed transaction when a definitive agreement for the business combination is executed, which is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2023.

07:44 EDT Marathon Gold confirms Berry regulatory assessment process proceeding to plan - Marathon Gold announces that it has received confirmation from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, IAAC, that changes to the Valentine Gold Project to accommodate an open pit and associated infrastructure at the Berry Deposit do not constitute a new Designated Project, and as such do not require a new impact assessment under the Impact Assessment Act. This means that the assessment and subsequent permitting of the Berry Complex can proceed as previously anticipated, comprising an Environmental Assessment of a "new undertaking" by the provincial regulator, and a modified Decision Statement by the federal regulator. Consistent with previous guidance and the Project's December 2022 Updated Feasibility Study, Marathon anticipates these review processes will be completed during 2023 and 2024, well in advance of the scheduled commencement of mining at Berry in the second quarter of 2025.

07:42 EDT Bombardier introduces Advanced Avionics Upgrade for Vision flight deck - Bombardier introduced its new Advanced Avionics Upgrade for the Bombardier Vision flight deck, a new avionics software and hardware enhancement that boasts the latest technology to enhance situational awareness and offer advanced visualization features. Powered by Collins Aerospace and available for in-service Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft equipped with the Bombardier Vision flight deck, the AAU is designed to take in-service Global aircraft to the next level by providing avionics features currently available on in-production Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft.

07:40 EDT Sonder Holdings appoints Chad Fletcher as VP, sales - Sonder Holdings announced the appointment of Chad Fletcher as Vice President of Sales. Fletcher is responsible for Sonder's corporate travel strategy, which includes leading the global B2B sales organization, forging strategic external partnerships, and growing both new and existing customer verticals. Fletcher was previously Vice President, Global Sales, at Choice Hotels International.

07:37 EDT Kaival Brands commends recent FDA regulation efforts - Kaival Brands Innovations provided an update on the efforts by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") to address youth-access prevention, illegitimate, illicit products in the marketplace, and an update on recent announcements by the FDA regarding completion of certain Premarket Tobacco Product Applications by December 2023. Eric Mosser, Chief Executive Officer of Kaival Brands, stated, "We commend the recent enforcement efforts of the FDA to address the problem of illicit and illegal vaping products in the market right now. Most of the items you see on the shelf in your local store are illegal as per the PMTA guidelines, and we anticipate it is simply a matter of time before the market is finally cleared of those illicit vaping products, leaving only compliant and authorized products available in the market to buy, such as the Bidi Vapor product line as anticipated by the Company."

07:36 EDT iSpecimen launches new virtual cancer sequencing procurement program - iSpecimen announced the launch of a new program that gives researchers consistent and direct access to mutation-characterized formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded cancer tumor tissues, relieving a major bottleneck in cancer research. The program will initially offer samples for lung, colon and breast cancers. The genetic signatures of cancer tumor tissues provide important information necessary to develop new treatments and diagnostics. "This is a very important program for the future of iSpecimen. Our new cancer sequencing procurement program provides cancer researchers with access to mutation-characterized FFPE tumor tissues without requiring that they manage the risk and resource-intense course of overseeing the sequencing process," said Tracy Curley, iSpecimen's CEO. "Additionally, not only does the program offer limitless, on-demand access to cases specifically earmarked for this program, but it also empowers researchers to customize future FFPE tissue requests - a capability that has the potential to drastically change the cancer research paradigm. As there is currently a shortage of mutation-characterized FFPE tissues available to researchers, iSpecimen is committed to solving this problem and intends to expand both the volume of FFPE tissue blocks sequenced and range of cancer types included in the program."

07:35 EDT NextEra Energy announces settlement rate for contracts issued in 2020 - NextEra Energy (NEE) announced the settlement rate for the stock purchase contracts that are components of corporate units issued in September 2020. Holders of the corporate units will receive 0.6836 shares of NextEra Energy common stock for each stock purchase contract they hold, with cash to be paid in lieu of any fractional shares. The settlement rate is based upon the average of the closing price per share of NextEra Energy common stock on the New York Stock Exchange for the 20 consecutive trading days ending on August 29. Consequently, on September 1 each holder of the corporate units on that date will receive, following payment of $50.00 for each unit held, 0.6836 shares of NextEra Energy common stock for each such unit. The holders' obligations to make such payments will be satisfied with proceeds generated by the successful remarketing on August 10 of the NextEra Energy Capital Holdings debentures that formerly constituted a component of the corporate units. Upon settlement of all outstanding of these stock purchase contracts, NextEra Energy will receive $2.0B in exchange for approximately 27.34M shares of common stock. On September 1 each corporate unit holder of record on August 31 will receive the final quarterly cash distribution of 77.7375c payable per corporate unit. In addition, holders of corporate units as of September 1 will receive the remaining amounts from the remarketing described above.

07:32 EDT Zai Lab announces BTD granted for repotrectinib - Zai Lab announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation, CDE, of the National Medical Products Administration, NMPA, granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation, BTD, for investigational repotrectinib for the treatment of patients with advanced solid tumors that have an NTRK gene fusion who have progressed following treatment with TRK tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The Breakthrough Therapy Designation for repotrectinib was supported by data from both global and Chinese NTRK-positive TKI-pretreated patients enrolled in the Phase 1/2 TRIDENT-1 study. "We are excited to receive our fourth Breakthrough Therapy Designation for repotrectinib in China. Today's recognition further supports repotrectinib as a potential first-in-class treatment for patients with NTRK-positive, TKI-pretreated solid tumors in China," said Rafael G. Amado, M.D., President, Head of Global Oncology Research and Development at Zai Lab. "NTRK is estimated to be an oncogenic driver in approximately 0.5 percent of patients with a variety of advanced solid tumors.1 There remains an unmet medical need for NTRK-positive, TKI-pretreated advanced solid tumor patients where there are no targeted therapies currently approved. We look forward to working with regulatory authorities in China to bring this important medicine to patients in need as soon as possible."

07:30 EDT Transocean announces $222M ultra-deepwater drillship contract - Transocean announced that Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd awarded the Dhirubhai Deepwater KG1 a binding Notification of Award for work offshore India. The 21-month program is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2024 and will contribute an estimated $222M in backlog, excluding a mobilization fee of $5M.

07:13 EDT AgeX Therapeutics and Serina Therapeutics in all stock merger agreement - Serina Therapeutics entered into a merger agreement with AgeX Therapeutics on August 29 under which Serina will merge with a wholly-owned subsidiary of AgeX in an all-stock transaction. The combined company will continue under the Serina Therapeutics name and will focus on advancing Serina's pipeline of small molecule drug candidates targeting central nervous system indications, enabled by the company's proprietary POZ Platform delivery technology. In addition to advancing the company's wholly-owned pipeline assets, Serina is working with companies in the pharmaceutical industry currently advancing pre-clinical studies exploring POZ polymer lipid-nanoparticles in next generation RNA vaccines. The combined company will focus on advancing Serina's lead drug candidate for the treatment of advanced Parkinson's Disease through pre-clinical studies, with the goal of submitting an investigational new drug submission or IND to the Food and Drug Administration for the initiation of a Phase I clinical trial during the fourth quarter of 2024. Serina has two other pipeline assets that are positioned to enter IND enabling studies, SER-227 for certain post-operative pain indications and SER-228, POZ-cannabidiol, for refractory epilepsy indications. Additionally, the combined company will focus on expanding Serina's LNP and antibody drug conjugate partnering collaborations. Under the terms of the merger agreement, pending stockholder approval of the transaction, Serina will merge with a wholly-owned subsidiary of AgeX, and stockholders of Serina will receive shares of AgeX common stock . AgeX following the merger is referred to herein as the "combined company." The merger has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the merger, pre-merger AgeX stockholders are expected to own approximately 25% of the newly combined company while pre-merger Serina stockholders are expected to own approximately 75% of the newly combined company. Following the merger, it is anticipated that the combined company will be led by a new Chief Executive Officer.Upon completion of the transaction, the combined company will operate under the Serina Therapeutics name, and the combined company's common stock is expected to trade on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol "SER." The corporate headquarters will be in Huntsville, Alabama.

07:10 EDT Emerita announces planned drilling program at its Nuevo Tintillo Project - Emerita Resources announces planned diamond drilling program at its wholly owned Nuevo Tintillo project. The Drill Program is expected to commence late in the third quarter or early in the fourth quarter of this year. The precise start date for the Drill Program will depend on the easing of regulations presently imposed in southern Spain to reduce the risk of fires. Restrictions typically end around the middle of September as the weather begins to moderate. Presently, heavy equipment is not permitted to operate during the daytime hours due to hotter temperatures. According to Joaquin Merino, P.Geo., President of Emerita, "We are excited to see the results of the initial Nuevo Tintillo drill campaign. Our technical team has worked diligently to identify high potential drill targets. Targeting is based on a combination of airborne electromagnetic surveying, detailed and archived gravity data, detailed mapping and a compilation of historical geology. The area has abundant evidence of base metal mineralization in surface outcrops as well as small historical mines and is situated on trend from large VMS deposits such as Rio Tinto mine, Aznalcollar mine and Cobre Las Cruces mine. This is the first modern exploration evaluation that we are aware of for this highly prospective property."

07:09 EDT Poet to show live demonstration of optical transceivers at CIOE 2023 - POET Technologies will show live demonstrations of end-to-end optical solutions for 800G, 400G, and 200G optical transceivers using its highly integrated optical engines at the China International Optoelectronics Expo in Shenzhen from September 6-8 in Booth #11C63. In cooperation with one of the Company's lead customers, Luxshare-ICT, POET along with its joint venture partner, Super Photonics Xiamen, will showcase a live demonstration of the performance of Luxshare's 800G OSFP transceiver that incorporates POET's 800G Rx optical engine. POET and SPX will present additional live demonstrations of optical engines for 800G, 400G, and 200G transceivers operating over a wide temperature range and 2km to 10km of single mode fiber transmission. The demonstrations of linked optical engines on both the transmit and receive ends of the fiber highlight the end-to-end performance and product readiness of POET's optical engines and allow customers to experience the simplicity and compact design of the products. POET will also present a live demonstration of its own prototype 400G transceiver module in a QSFP-DD package, complete with a POET Infinity chiplet, a 400G Rx optical engine with integrated TIA, a Digital Signal Processor, TEC controller, fiber attach and housing. Also on display will be a mechanical sample of POET's own 800G transceiver module with two POET Infinity chiplets, an 800G Rx optical engine with integrated TIA, and an 800G DSP in a QSFP-DD package, scalable to 1.6T in an OSFP package.

07:08 EDT Hyzon, Performance and Chart Industries complete first run with LH2 FCEV - Hyzon Motors (HYZN), Performance Food Group (PFGC) and Chart Industries (GTLS) announced successful completion of Hyzon's first commercial run with a liquid hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, or LH2 FCEV. Starting in Temple, TX, the truck completed deliveries to eight PFG customers near Dallas, TX, travelling over 540 miles on a 16-hour continuous run including over 100-degree Fahrenheit temperatures. The run - further than the distance from Sacramento to San Diego - demonstrates the viability of on-board liquid hydrogen to fuel long-distance, zero-emission transport. Compared to gaseous hydrogen, the current industry standard, liquid hydrogen allows Hyzon to increase the amount of fuel on board significantly thanks to increased energy density, with no changes to vehicle weight or payload. Hyzon partnered with Chart Industries to develop a tank system capable of storing liquid hydrogen at extremely cold temperatures and delivering it to the fuel cell system at the necessary pressure.

07:06 EDT Origin Materials appoints Pam Haley interim CFO, effective September 1 - Origin Materials announced the appointment of Pam Haley as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1. Haley succeeds Nate Whaley in the role on an interim basis, pending the appointment of a long-term Chief Financial Officer following the conclusion of an extensive search and vetting process led by Heidrick & Struggles, a leading executive search firm. Mr. Whaley will hold an advisory role with Origin through the end of the year to assist the Company with the search for and onboarding of his successor, ensuring sufficient time for a smooth and successful transition.

07:05 EDT Kamada appoints Benjamin Dekel, Assaf Itshayek to board of directors - Kamada announced the appointment of two new independent directors to its Board of Directors, Professor Benjamin Dekel, MD, PhD. and Mr. Assaf Itshayek. Professor Dekel is known internationally as one of the most innovative and highly recognized researchers in the field of human renal stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, and Mr. Itshayek has over 15 years of hi-tech industry experience in senior management and finance executive positions.

07:03 EDT Pelorus retains StateHouse for Humboldt County cultivation facility - Pelorus Capital Group entered into a Managed Service Agreement with StateHouse Holdings to construct and manage the operations at the Company's cannabis cultivation asset located in Humboldt County. The first phase of construction at the Humboldt Facilities will include the completion of an expansive 118,000 square foot greenhouse production facility and plant tissue culture lab. Under the terms of the Agreement, StateHouse will assist in finalizing construction of the Humboldt Facilities in addition to commercializing and scaling production through the implementation of its full range of services including human resources, legal and compliance, post-harvest production and processing, contract manufacturing, distribution and safety management.

07:02 EDT Alkermes reaches settlement with Teva regarding VIVITROL patent litigation - Alkermes (ALKS) announced that the company entered into a settlement agreement with Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA) to resolve the ongoing patent litigation between the parties in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey related to VIVITROL. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the company has granted Teva a license under U.S. Patent No. 7,919,499 to market a generic version of VIVITROL in the United States beginning January 15, 2027, or earlier under certain customary circumstances. Additional details regarding the settlement agreement were not disclosed. The company and Teva will submit the settlement agreement for review to the United States Federal Trade Commission and the United States Department of Justice.

07:02 EDT OKYO Pharma enrolled 90% of patients in its Phase 2 study of OK-101 - OKYO Pharma announces that it has enrolled and randomized 90% of the patients in its 240-patient Phase 2 multi-center, double-masked, placebo-controlled clinical trial of topical ocular OK-101 to treat DED. "We are very pleased at the rapid pace of enrollment we are seeing in our ongoing Phase 2 trial of our flagship drug OK-101 to treat patients with DED. This trial began in May of this year, with the first patient being randomized in June into one of the three cohorts. Having enrolled 90% of the patients in this trial is an important milestone for OKYO Pharma," said Gary S. Jacob, Ph.D., CEO of OKYO Pharma. "We presently have 216 patients enrolled in the trial and are anticipating completing full enrollment by the first week in September. Moreover, the pace at which we are enrolling patients has been encouraging in moving us toward our planned release of top-line data by end of 4Q 2023."

06:56 EDT Vitesse appoints James Henderson as CFO - Vitesse Energy announced the appointment of James Henderson as the Company's CFO. Henderson succeeds David Macosko, who is transitioning from the Company effective August 31. Henderson has over 30 years of oil and gas experience and most recently served as Executive Vice President Finance and CFO of Whiting Petroleum from September 2020 until the closing of its merger with Oasis Petroleum Inc. in July 2022. Prior to joining Whiting, Henderson served as Executive Vice President and CFO of SRC Energy Inc. and Kodiak Oil & Gas Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from Texas Tech University and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from Regis University.

06:41 EDT Google discontinues Pixel Pass subscription service - Google is discontinuing its Pixel Pass subscription service, which enabled users to get a Pixel phone combined with premium services for a monthly fee. On a company support page, Google said, "Beginning August 29, 2023, Pixel Pass is no longer offered for new Pixel purchases or renewal." Reference Link

06:38 EDT Hut 8 Mining announces Glass Lewis recommendation in favor of USBTC combination - Hut 8 Mining announced that Glass Lewis has recommended that Hut 8 shareholders vote in favor of the resolutions approving the proposed business combination with U.S. Data Mining Group, Inc. dba US Bitcoin Corp.

06:31 EDT Babcock & Wilcox business segment awarded $9M contract in the UK - Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises announced that its B&W Environmental business segment has been awarded a contract for approximately $9M to design and supply an air-cooled condenser system for a waste-to-energy facility in the U.K. B&W Environmental will supply a SPIG S.p.A. air-cooled condenser system, which provides significant environmental benefits by eliminating cooling water. SPIG air-cooled condensers can be used in nearly any climate and are well-suited for renewable energy applications such as waste-to-energy and biomass-fueled power plants.

06:16 EDT VIA Optronics announces new strategic collaboration with Grupo Antolin-Irausa - VIA optronics announced a new strategic collaboration with Grupo Antolin-Irausa, a global provider of automotive technology solutions. The companies intend to use their combined expertise and capabilities to design, develop, and produce innovative integrated display systems for vehicle interiors including cockpits, floor consoles, and seat headrests. Additionally, the collaboration plans to jointly provide high-end solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers, or OEMs. Through this collaboration, Antolin will leverage VIA's expertise in optical bonding, touch sensing solutions, and camera modules in the automotive, industrial and consumer electronics industries.

06:04 EDT GoodRx launches real-time benefit check in Provider Mode - GoodRx announced the launch of real-time benefit check, or RTBC, in Provider Mode. Developed in collaboration with AssistRx, the advanced therapy initiation and patient solutions provider, real-time benefit check gives healthcare professionals, or HCPs, immediate access to eligible patients' insurance coverage and greater visibility into the cost of brand and specialty drug prescriptions at the point of prescribing. Over 550,000 HCPs have used Provider Mode to date, and GoodRx's comprehensive price comparison features, which now include real-time benefit check, enable them to see the cost of a prescription with insurance, with GoodRx, or with a manufacturer's savings program. After healthcare professionals log into GoodRx Provider Mode, they can check a patient's insurance coverage with just a few pieces of information - patient name, date of birth, gender, and zip code. Provider Mode is easily accessed through the web on any device.

06:01 EDT Gravity announces Ragnarok Origin receives foreign version number in China - Gravity announced that Ragnarok Origin received a foreign version number by Chinese government disclosed on August 29. Ragnarok Origin has demonstrated the global power of Ragnarok IP with outstanding performances since its launching in Korea in 2020, Japan and North America in 2021, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau in 2022 and Southeast Asia in 2023, respectively.

05:18 EDT Cleveland-Cliffs reaches three-year labor agreement with USW - Cleveland-Cliffs announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers, or USW, on a new three-year labor agreement. The new contract will cover approximately 430 USW-represented workers at Cliffs' Northshore Mine in Minnesota. The agreement is pending ratification by USW local union membership. No additional details will be released at this time pending ratification.