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Persona Introduces Persona AI, Advancing Its Vision for the Next Era of Identity
Persona, the leading global identity platform, today announced Persona AI, a suite of AI products that brings agentic capabilities to identity operations. The launch builds on Persona’s vision for the future of identity: helping organizations scale how trust is established online while retaining oversight over how consequential decisions are made.
By Persona Identities · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
CenterBook Partners Publishes Where Tracking Error Pays, a Research Study on the Resurgence of Active Extension
Today, CenterBook Partners (“CenterBook”), a global leader in dedicated Buy-Side Alpha Capture, released its latest research paper, “Where Tracking Error Pays: The Resurgence of Active Extension and What It Takes to Deliver.” Drawing on more than a decade of proprietary research and insights, the paper explores the renewed investment case for fundamental Active Extension, examining how systematic portfolio construction can unlock greater potential from fundamental stock-selection skill and research to reach a benchmark-relative portfolio by moving beyond traditional long-only constraints, while maintaining a disciplined approach to active risk.
By CenterBook Partners · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Duets Launches a New Ecosystem for Startups Building in Sports and Entertainment
Cristina Pimentel, a leader in the media startup industry, and Caitlin Glazebrook, a VC and startup ecosystem-building veteran, today launched Duets Network, Inc. to help startups in sports, entertainment and the creator economy find the people, support and funding they need to grow.
By Duets Network, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
10Beauty Acquires Nimble, Cementing Its Position as the Largest Player in Intelligent Beauty
10Beauty has acquired Nimble, another robotics venture in the nail care space, a deal that brings Nimble's technology and much of its executive leadership into 10Beauty's ranks. Nimble brings with it 47 granted patents and a large customer base, having shipped more than 6,000 manicure machines and 60,000 polish capsules since launch. The move follows 10Beauty's earlier acquisition of Clockwork, an automated nail-painting robot, and marks the company's second major consolidation play in under two years, cementing its position as the leader of the burgeoning connected beauty industry.
By 10Beauty · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Xsolla’s Carla Bedrosian Named Nominee for 2026 LA Times Studios Inspirational Women Leadership Awards
Xsolla, a global commerce company, today announced that Carla Bedrosian, Esq., Chief Administrative & Legal Officer at Xsolla has been named a nominee for the 2026 LA Times Studios Inspirational Women Forum & Leadership Awards. The sixth annual program recognizes women whose leadership has a remarkable impact on their industries and communities. The program will celebrate honorees at an awards dinner on November 5, 2026, in Santa Monica, California.
By Xsolla · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Publix Recognized on Fortune's Best Workplaces for Women List
Publix has been named by Fortune as one of the best workplaces for women on its 2026 list.
By Publix · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
“Vote for Freedom” Rally Mobilizes Voters on Election Eve
On Monday, November 2, 2026 the We the People Coalition will bring together community leaders, elected officials, advocates, artists and South Florida residents for “Vote for Freedom,” a powerful, nonpartisan, election-eve rally encouraging voters to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
By We the People Coalition · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
WeBox Reports More Than 300% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in Its Office Pantry Business in Q3 2026
WeBox, a workplace commerce platform serving businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area, reported more than 300% year-over-year revenue growth in its Office Pantry business in the third quarter of 2026.
By WeBox · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
X-Caliber Rural Capital Introduces Financing for Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Processors Through USDA’s SPUR Guaranteed Loan Program
X-Caliber Rural Capital ("XRC"), a licensed USDA OneRD lender and affiliate of X-Caliber Capital Holdings LLC ("X-Caliber"), today announced the availability of financing for eligible meat, poultry, and seafood processing businesses through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Strengthening Processing for U.S. Ranchers (SPUR) Guaranteed Loan Program. The program supports loans of up to $175 million per borrower for projects that expand processing capacity, improve operational efficiency, and modernize facilities. Facilities must be located and operated in the United States, with no rural population requirement.
By X-Caliber Rural Capital · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Fortune Minerals Provides NICO Feasibility Study Update
Fortune Minerals Limited (TSX: FT) (OTCQB: FTMDF) (“Fortune” or the “Company”) (www.fortuneminerals.com) is pleased to provide an update on the NICO cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper project (“NICO Project”) Feasibility Study (the “Study”) that is nearing completion. The NICO Project is comprised of a planned open pit and underground mine and concentrator in the Northwest Territories and a dedicated hydrometallurgical facility in Alberta (“Alberta Refinery”) that will process concentrates from the mine, and other feed sources, to value-added products for the energy transition, new technologies, and defence. Worley Canada Services Ltd. (“Worley”) is leading the Study team, with P&E Mining Consultants Inc. (“P&E”), Micon International Limited (“Micon”) and WSP Canada Inc. (“WSP”) also contributing their respective expertise. Worley are also leading a Front-End Engineering and Design (“FEED”) study for the NICO Project to provide more detailed engineering information for procurement. Natural Resources Canada is contributing to the cost of FEED and product sensitivities for the Study through the Global Partnership Initiative (“GPI”) program (see news releases dated, May 16, 2024).
By Fortune Minerals Limited · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Anythink Libraries and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Bring Beyond Museum Walls to Adams County
Anythink Libraries, Adams County’s award-winning public library system, and Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) are bringing contemporary art beyond traditional museum walls and directly into local communities through Recontextualized Roots, a free, multimedia exhibition by Colorado artist Diego Florez-Arroyo. Presented across Anythink’s Commerce City, Bennett and Thornton Community Center branches now through January 2027, the exhibition invites residents to experience large-scale, site-specific artwork that explores cultural heritage, migration, identity and belonging.
By Anythink Libraries · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Intrepid Direct Insurance and Kinetic Team Up to Support Safer ADAS Repairs at Collision Shops
Kinetic, which provides AI-powered technology and services for the repair and maintenance of modern vehicles, and Intrepid Direct Insurance today announced a new program designed to help collision repair businesses reduce advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) repair liability, improve compliance, and manage their insurance costs. The program will give existing Intrepid Direct collision repair customers a limited-time free trial of Kinetic ID Premium and provide Kinetic network shops with access to competitively priced business insurance, with additional discounts available for repair practices that reduce ADAS-related risk.
By Kinetic · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
G.E.H.A Holds Premiums Flat on FEDVIP Dental Options for 2027
Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A), a nonprofit member association serving the federal community, today announced that premiums for all G.E.H.A Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) dental plans will remain flat for 2027, supporting predictable costs for federal employees, Postal employees, retirees, military retirees and their families.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports Third Quarter 2026 Operating Results
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) today reported net income of $110.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. In comparison, for the quarters ended June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, the Bank reported net income of $123.5 million and $156.7 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Bank reported net income of $356.2 million, as compared to $456.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
By Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Insurity’s Dorado Release Accelerates Insurance Product Innovation, Regulatory Change, and AI-Powered Risk Intelligence
Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for the property and casualty insurance industry, today announced its Dorado release, delivering new capabilities that help insurers accelerate product development, manage regulatory complexity, and make more informed decisions across their operations. Dorado advances Insurity’s high-performance rating capabilities for small and complex commercial insurance while expanding the use of AI in risk analysis and introducing improvements to core operations.
By Insurity · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
CareView Communications Announces New Business Agreement with San Juan Regional Medical Center
CareView Communications, Inc. (“CareView” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: CRVW), a leader in virtual patient observation and AI-powered safety solutions, today announced a new business agreement with San Juan Regional Medical Center, a community-owned, nonprofit healthcare organization based in Farmington, New Mexico.
By CareView Communications, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
AIHA Appoints Randy W. Fiser, MBA, AAiP, as Next CEO
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace and community, announced today the appointment of Randy W. Fiser, MBA, AAiP, as its next CEO. He was selected by the Board after an extensive nationwide search and brings more than 20 years of association leadership. The search was conducted by Vetted Solutions, an executive search firm that specializes in serving associations and nonprofit organizations.
October 2026 Meeting: Port Houston Continues Strategic Planning for Future Channel Improvements and Container Capacity
On Wednesday, October 21, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting, highlighting the Port-led Project 11 completion, early planning for a potential Project 12 channel expansion, and progress on the proposed Barbours Cut North Expansion Project.
By Port Houston · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlooks to Positive for International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of International General Insurance Co. Ltd., (IGICL) (Bermuda), International General Insurance Company (UK) Limited (IGIUK) (United Kingdom) and International General Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd. (IGI Europe) (Malta). The outlook of the FSR is stable. All of these are subsidiaries of International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGI) (Bermuda) [NASDAQ: IGIC]. Concurrently, AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb” (Good) of IGI.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
GreenSlate Releases Vendor-Neutral Resource for Choosing a Production Payroll and Accounting Provider
GreenSlate, a provider of production payroll and accounting software for film and television, today published The Buyer’s Framework for Production Payroll Platforms, a vendor-neutral guide that helps producers, CFOs, and production accountants evaluate entertainment payroll vendors across eight criteria. The framework applies to any vendor, including GreenSlate.
By GreenSlate · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Mintive Tops 2.5 Million Daily Agent Calls as Enterprises Make AI Agent Identity a Security Priority
Mintive, builders of infrastructure for the agentic enterprise, today announced that its platform powers 2.5 million agent calls daily across more than 50 paying enterprise customers, including Ro in healthcare, Modern Treasury in payments infrastructure, the University of Michigan and Coursera in education, and Apax in private equity. The company has covered more than 200 million calls in just seven months, demonstrating the power and need for its platform.
By Mintive · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
AM Best Downgrades Issuer Credit Rating of Erie and Niagara Insurance Association; Affirms Credit Ratings of Cherry Valley Cooperative Insurance Company
AM Best has downgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a” (Excellent) from “a+” (Excellent) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) of Erie and Niagara Insurance Association (Erie & Niagara). The outlook of the Long-Term ICR has been revised to stable from negative while the outlook of the FSR is stable. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) of Cherry Valley Cooperative Insurance Company (Cherry Valley). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Both companies are domiciled in Williamsville, NY.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
AI to Boost IT Infrastructure Demand, Spending: ISG Study
Enterprises expect AI workloads to strain the capacity of internal and external data centers over the next two years, and they plan to significantly increase investments in dedicated AI infrastructure, according to a new research report from Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-focused technology research and advisory firm.
By Information Services Group, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Edison Scientific Announces Agreement with Pfizer to Accelerate Research and Development
Edison Scientific announced an agreement to deploy the Edison AI Platform and Kosmos, Edison's AI scientist, across Pfizer’s biopharmaceutical research and development pipeline. The collaboration brings together Edison’s industry-leading AI capabilities with Pfizer’s scientific expertise and robust repositories of data across oncology, internal medicine, immunology, and more. Kosmos will access Pfizer’s data to support Pfizer’s scientists, inform critical decisions in R&D, and help accelerate the discovery of potential new medicines.
By Edison Scientific · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
DataHub Context Returns November 4 to Share Production Blueprints for AI Accuracy and Trust
DataHub, the company behind the most widely deployed open-source metadata and context platform, is pleased to host Context 2026, the company's annual practitioner conference, being held virtually on November 4, 2026. The half-day event brings together enterprise data leaders, AI engineers, and platform architects for technical sessions, customer case studies, and product deep dives focused on making AI agents accurate and trustworthy by grounding them in enterprise business context.
By DataHub · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
FarmHER + RanchHER Returns for Season 8, Spotlighting the Women Redefining Life in Agriculture
From building ranching operations from the ground up to transforming family farms into thriving businesses and connecting new audiences with agriculture through social media, the women featured in Season 8 of FarmHER + RanchHER are making their mark on rural America.
By Rural Media Group · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Healthcare digital payment adoption outpaces revenue cycle performance, Elavon survey finds
Healthcare organizations have expanded digital payment options for patients, but the systems behind those transactions are not delivering the same gains in financial performance, according to a new survey released today by Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank (NYSE: USB). Elavon’s payment technology and expertise are a key part of U.S. Bank’s broader commitment to helping healthcare organizations modernize financial operations and deliver more connected payment experiences. Explore the findings and download the full report, “The hidden constraint on healthcare performance: Why complexity is limiting predictability, scalability and growth.”
By U.S. Bancorp · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Hamilton Zanze Sponsors the Acquisition of Vital at Springbrook
Hamilton Zanze, a leading San Francisco-based multifamily real estate investment firm, announced today that it has sponsored the purchase of Vital at Springbrook, a 300-unit, Class A garden-style community in Alcoa, Tennessee, within the Knoxville metro area. The acquisition closed Oct 27.
By Hamilton Zanze · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Retirement Savers Show More Interest in Private Assets
According to the Schroders 2026 U.S. Retirement Survey, more than half of investors participating in 401k, 403b or 457 workplace retirement savings plans (52%) say they would invest in private equity and private debt investments if their plan provided access to these assets – up from 45% in 2025 and 36% in 2024. Among these retirement savers, 81% would increase their contribution rate if their plan offered access to private assets – up from 77% in 2025.
By Schroders · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Suffolk Deepens Its Commitment to Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Emerging Technologies With 100MAG Facility
Suffolk, one of the most innovative and successful builders in the country, has unveiled 100MAG, a new facility at its headquarters campus that will serve as the center of the company’s innovation ecosystem and the capstone of its long-term investment in data, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, quantum and other emerging technologies.
By Suffolk · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
REV Ocean Appoints Paul Baribault as CEO Ahead of 2027 Global Operations
REV Ocean has appointed Paul Baribault as Chief Executive Officer as the organization moves towards the international debut of its 195-metre research vessel in Rio de Janeiro in April 2027, alongside the UN Ocean Decade Conference.
By REV Ocean · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Franklin Templeton Launches Two ETFs Combining U.S. Equities and Bitcoin Through Systematic Dividend Reinvestment
Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader, today announced the launch of two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) that combine U.S. equity exposure with Bitcoin through a rules-based strategy that systematically reinvests dividends into Bitcoin. Both ETFs will be listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
By Franklin Templeton · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Workhuman Achieves Industry-First Microsoft 365 Certification, Setting a New Standard for Employee Recognition Integrations
Workhuman®, the world’s leading employee recognition provider, today announced that its Microsoft Teams and Outlook applications have achieved Microsoft 365 Certification, Microsoft’s highest level of app compliance assurance.
By Workhuman · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
OpenEvidence and NYU Langone Health Partner to Bring Patient-Aware Intelligence to 12 Million Visits in New York City
NYU Langone Health, one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and ranked No.1 in the nation for quality by Vizient, Inc., and OpenEvidence, the most popular AI for doctors in the United States, today announced a collaboration to bring OpenEvidence directly into NYU Langone’s Epic electronic health record (EHR), with Patient Aware Clinical Intelligence. Clinicians across NYU Langone will now be able to ask complex clinical questions in natural language and receive answers that are grounded in peer-reviewed medical literature with patient context, all without leaving their Epic EHR workflow.
By OpenEvidence · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
New Insperity Research Finds SMBs That Balance AI and People Investment Report Approximately 2x Better Outcomes
Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions, released "The AI Balance Gap: Why People Strategy is the Key to Turning AI Investment Into Business Performance," new research conducted in partnership with Lighthouse Research & Advisory, which found that organizations that invest as intentionally in their people as they do in their technology report approximately 2x stronger results across five workforce and leadership commitments measured in the survey: people investment, employee experience, leadership involvement, change management and leadership trust.
By Insperity, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
ecobee Introduces Home Summary to Simplify the Connected Home
ecobee today introduced Home Summary, an opt-in AI-powered feature that provides a convenient and comprehensive daily summary of meaningful household activity in the ecobee app. By bringing together information across heating, cooling, security, occupancy, and weather, Home Summary helps customers understand what's happening in and around their home. Personalized insights show how ecobee is optimizing comfort, reducing energy costs, protecting the household, and monitoring energy backup readiness.
By ecobee Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
HappyCo Acquires Banner Technologies, Connecting Maintenance, CapEx and Procurement Capabilities for Multifamily Housing
HappyCo, a leading property operations technology platform for the multifamily industry, today announced its acquisition of Banner Technologies, a leading provider of capital expenditure (“CapEx”) management software for institutional real estate owners and operators.
By HappyCo · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Beyond Corporate Neutrality: New Research Shows Geopolitical Conflict Is Reshaping Business Decisions
Healix International, the global risk management and healthcare provider, today launched the 2027 Risk Radar Report, revealing that geopolitical conflict is increasingly moving from the headlines into the boardroom and reshaping how organisations manage people, operations and risk.
By Healix International · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Numerix Acquires Suite LLC, Expanding Fixed Income and Derivatives Analytics Capabilities
Numerix, a leading provider of capital markets quantitative analytics technology, today announced the acquisition of Suite LLC, a specialist financial analytics firm and developer of ALib, an analytics library for derivatives and fixed income pricing and risk management.
By Numerix · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Eagle Point Provides Strategic Equipment Financing to Energy Vault for Behind the Meter Power Infrastructure
Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (“Eagle Point”), an innovative private credit investment manager, today announced it has provided a $137.5 million senior secured credit facility to a subsidiary of Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) (“Energy Vault”), a global energy infrastructure company supporting grid reliability and next-generation AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
By Eagle Point Credit Management LLC · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
New Updates to the 8x8 Platform for CX Help Teams Start Every Customer Conversation With Context
Customers move between channels, and the best conversations start with context. 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a leading global business communications platform provider, has released updates to the 8x8 Platform for CX built around one idea: a customer should never have to explain themselves twice, whether they reach a person or an AI agent. The 8x8 Platform for CX turns every conversation into governed contextual memory, giving human and AI agents the context they need to pick up where the last conversation ended. Teams spend less time hunting for information and resolve issues faster. Customers enjoy a more connected experience without having to repeat themselves.
By 8x8, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
MercadoLibre, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
MercadoLibre, Inc. (Nasdaq: MELI) (http://www.mercadolibre.com) announces that it intends to release financial results for its third fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2026, on November 4, 2026.
By MercadoLibre, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
UBS Unveils Newly Renovated Office in Naples, Florida
UBS Wealth Management USA today announced the opening of its renovated office located in Naples, Florida.
By UBS Wealth Management USA · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Global Medical Response Expands Bell Fleet with Additional Bell 407GXis
AMTC 2026 – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today during the annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) the purchase order for additional Bell 407GXis by Global Medical Response (GMR) (NYSE: GMRS). These new aircraft will support GMR’s helicopter air ambulance (HAA) fleet, enhancing access to critical care for patients in rural and metropolitan communities alike.
By Bell Textron Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Liongard Extends Its System of Authority to Map Network Connections and Asset Relationships Across the MSP Stack
Liongard, the System of Authority for Asset Intelligence, today announced expanded Inspector coverage, Network Topology Explorer, and new and enhanced syncs for ConnectWise, Hudu and IT Glue. Together, these capabilities deliver intelligence where the work happens, helping managed service providers (MSPs) understand client environments and put trusted asset data to work in their daily tools.
By Liongard · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
ADT Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether ADT Inc. is Obtaining a Fair Price for its Shareholders
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of ADT Inc. (NYSE: ADT) to Thrive Holdings for $10.00 per share in cash.
By Halper Sadeh LLC · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Beehive Industries Completes Engine Test of Frenzy® 6 Prototype, Accelerating Rapid Development of Affordable Propulsion
Beehive Industries, an American manufacturer of advanced propulsion systems for uncrewed aerial defense applications, today announced the successful completion of an engine test of its 100 lbf Frenzy® 6 engine prototype, marking a significant milestone in the rapid development of affordable propulsion for munitions, drones, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
By Beehive Industries · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Morse Micro Wins 2026 Mobile Breakthrough Award for Embedded Wireless Solution of the Year
Morse Micro, the global technology leader in Wi-Fi HaLow, today announced that its MM8108 Edge AI Connectivity Platform was named “Embedded Wireless Solution of the Year” in the 2026 Mobile Breakthrough Awards.
By Morse Micro · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Wolters Kluwer LegalVIEW Insights finds billing rates tell only part of the legal cost story
Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions today released its latest LegalVIEW Insights report, which finds rate growth becoming increasingly fragmented across industry, firm tier, and practice area. However, rates aren't the only factor determining the ultimate size of legal invoices. The report expands its analysis to show how staffing decisions and guideline compliance are impacting the cost of legal services beyond headline rates.
By Wolters Kluwer · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
The Baldwin Group Q3 2026 Market Pulse: Property Softening Levels Off as Casualty Lines Diverge and Excess Pricing Holds Firm
The Baldwin Group (NASDAQ: BWIN), a leading independent insurance distribution and solutions firm, today released its Q3 2026 Market Pulse report, which analyzes commercial insurance pricing trends across its collective book of business as of September 30, 2026. The report shows commercial property pricing held steady for the sixth consecutive quarter of decreases, while casualty lines continued to move in different directions, underscoring the need for line-by-line renewal strategies.
By The Baldwin Group · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Curiox Biosystems Strengthens Commercial Leadership to Expand Adoption of Centrifuge-Free Sample Preparation
Curiox Biosystems Inc (Curiox), a provider of centrifuge-free (C-FREE™) sample preparation technologies for reproducible, automated flow cytometry workflows, today announced the expansion of its senior commercial team and the formation of a Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). Bringing extensive experience in commercializing and scaling life science technologies, the appointments support Curiox’s next phase of growth as the Company accelerates adoption of its Pluto Workstations, expand strategic partnerships and drive the wider implementation of centrifuge-free sample preparation.
By Curiox Biosystems Inc · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
InkIQ Brings S&S Catalog Ordering and ZeroTouch Receiving to Its Agentic ERP
InkIQ, the vertical AI platform for apparel decorators, today announced a full integration with S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, connecting catalog ordering and ZeroTouch receiving within InkIQ’s agentic ERP. Decorators can now search, price and order from the S&S catalog, then receive shipments with ZeroTouch QR codes linked to the corresponding InkIQ job.
By S&S · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Comcast Breaks Ground to Bring Xfinity Reliable, Fiber-Powered Internet and Comcast Business Advanced Solutions to Barrington, New Hampshire
Comcast started construction to connect more than 4,000 new homes and businesses in Barrington to high-speed, multi-gigabit, symmetrical Internet from America’s smartest and most reliable, converged network. With the project ongoing, the first homes and businesses are expected to have access to Xfinity and Comcast Business services in the coming weeks. Once complete, Barrington will join more than 65 million homes and businesses nationwide with access to a network that fuels innovation, productivity, and everyday connection.
By Comcast Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Accertify Formalizes Partner Ecosystem as Fraud, Payments, and Chargebacks Converge Into a Single Risk Surface
Accertify, a leading fraud decisioning provider whose Predictive Yes Platform helps merchants say yes to more good customers, more revenue, and more growth, today announced the launch of the Accertify Partner Program, a formalized partnership ecosystem connecting payment providers, orchestrators, commerce platforms, and consultancies to Accertify’s network-powered fraud intelligence.
By Accertify · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Paragon Films Announces Grand Opening of “The Experience Center” in Oklahoma
Paragon Films, the leading manufacturer of ultra-high-performance, sustainability-focused stretch films, today announced the grand opening of “The Experience Center”: a newly constructed facility at the company’s Broken Arrow campus designed to advance customer education, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Paragon Films celebrated the opening on October 27, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by state officials, industry leaders, and community partners who supported the development of The Experience Center through grants, partnerships, and recognition.
By Paragon Films · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Rosen Law Firm Urges Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG) Stockholders with Large Losses to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG) between February 8, 2024 and October 27, 202, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Everest is a commercial property and casualty insurer and reinsurer.
By The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Missoni Accelerates Collection Management and Collaboration With Lectra’s Kubix Link, Reducing Time Spent on Product Data Management by 60%
Missoni, an iconic name in Italian fashion, has chosen Kubix Link PLM, the comprehensive and highly configurable cloud solution provided by Lectra - a leading provider of industrial intelligence technology solutions for the fashion industry, to advance the transformation of its processes. Kubix Link proved essential in supporting the internalization of the Missoni Home line, enabling the company to structure new operational workflows, improve information quality and manage activities more smoothly and cohesively, while delivering tangible, measurable results.
By Lectra · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Transcripta Bio Announces Research Collaboration to Advance Discovery of New Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Transcripta Bio, an AI-powered drug discovery company focused on neurological and neuromuscular diseases, today announced a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic focused on the molecular characterization of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The collaboration seeks to combine Mayo Clinic's clinical genomics and neurodevelopmental expertise with Transcripta Bio's transcriptomic drug discovery platform to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying ASD and identify biologically defined patient subgroups that could inform the development of targeted treatments.
By Transcripta Bio · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Zip US and Alternative Airlines Expand Partnership to Bring Flexible Payments to Car Rentals
Zip (ASX: ZIP), the digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Alternative Airlines, a global flight booking platform offering flights from more than 600 airlines, to bring flexible payment options to its platform’s new car rental offering.
By Zip Co Limited · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Relation Insurance Acquires Wright Insurance Planning
Relation Insurance Services (“Relation”) announced today their acquisition of the assets of Wright Insurance Planning (“Wright”). The transaction went into effect on October 1, 2026; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
By Relation Insurance Services · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
National Duals Invitational Announces Top 4 Seeds
The National Duals Invitational, a groundbreaking $1 million collegiate wrestling event sponsored by Paycom, has announced its top four seeds for the 16-team tournament being held Dec. 12 and 13 at BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
By National Duals Invitational · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
2026 ICMI Global Contact Center Awards Winners Unveiled
ICMI Contact Center Expo, which brings contact center industry professionals together to tackle the challenges and opportunities that will enable positive growth and change in the industry, announced the winners of the 2026 ICMI Global Contact Center Awards throughout the event. The awards honor and recognize the companies, contact centers, and individuals that provide a platform for leadership, vision, innovation, and strategic accomplishments in the profession and their industries.
The 6th BioCentury-BayHelix East-West Biopharma Summit Returns to Seoul Amid Unprecedented Demand for Cross-Border Deals
BioCentury today announced that the Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association (KPBMA) will serve as Regional Host Chair of the 6th BioCentury-BayHelix East-West Biopharma Summit, taking place March 15-17, 2027, at the Conrad Seoul in South Korea. Presented by BioCentury, BayHelix, and Insights Partner McKinsey & Company, the East-West Biopharma Summit returns to Seoul for the second time to continue the debate on Asia’s Arc of Innovation, with KPBMA helping connect Korea’s biopharma leaders with investors and dealmakers from across Asia and the West.
By BioCentury · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
ACORE CAPITAL Closes Second Opportunistic Credit Fund Above Target With $1.1 Billion of Commitments
ACORE CAPITAL, a leading U.S. commercial real estate investment manager, today announced the final close of ACORE Opportunistic Credit II (“AOC II”), its second dedicated fund for opportunistic credit investments with $1.1 billion of commitments, exceeding its $1 billion target.
By ACORE CAPITAL · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Opentrons Announces $40M Series E Round to Standardize AI-Driven Science on Its Robots
Opentrons Labworks Inc., the leader in open, AI-native laboratory automation, today announced a $40 million Series E financing led by healthcare investor Avego, with additional investment from BroadOak Capital Partners. Opentrons will use the capital to scale its robotics, software, and data infrastructure tools, which scientists around the world increasingly rely on to accelerate discovery.
By Opentrons Labworks Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Taiwan Excellence Makes Strong Impression, New Connections at Reuters Events: Automotive USA 2026 in Detroit
Taiwan Excellence highlighted its growing role as a technology partner to the U.S. automotive industry this week at Reuters Events: Automotive USA 2026 in Detroit, showcasing 19 advanced automotive innovations from 10 Taiwanese companies and engaging industry leaders in discussions about next-generation vehicle technologies and supply chain resilience.
By Taiwan Excellence · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Best’s Market Segment Report: US Commercial Auto Insurance Segment May Finally Be Seeing Light at End of Tunnel
Positive signs have emerged for U.S. commercial auto insurers as underwriting performance metrics have reached their most favorable level in the past decades, excluding COVID-impacted years, according to a new AM Best report.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Bally’s Corporation Comments on The Star Entertainment Group AUSTRAC Decision and Continued Turnaround
Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today commented on the Federal Court of Australia’s decision in the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (“AUSTRAC”) proceedings against subsidiaries of The Star Entertainment Group Limited (“The Star”) related to historical violations of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006.
By Bally's Corporation · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Clinical Trial Evidence of Association between Antidopaminergic Medications and Clinical Measurements of Huntington’s Disease Progression Published in Neurology®
Prilenia Therapeutics B.V. and Ferreri today announced the publication online, on October 22, 2026, of a new manuscript, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, presenting a post hoc analysis providing Phase 3 clinical trial evidence of the association between exposure to antidopaminergic medications (ADMs) and clinical outcome measures  in Huntington’s disease (HD) .
By Prilenia Therapeutics B.V. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Eni Insurance S.p.A.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Eni Insurance S.p.A. (EIS) (Italy), a captive of Eni S.p.A. (Eni), a multinational energy company based in Italy. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
By AM Best · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
New Bankrate Star Ratings: First-of-its-Kind Ratings of Nearly 2,000 Mortgage Lenders Helps Consumers Find the Best Price
Bankrate, a leading consumer advocate for home lending information and financial services, today released new Bankrate Star Ratings – the largest, most comprehensive and data-driven review of the mortgage lending industry.
By Bankrate · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Lyric Expands Lyric42 Platform to Bring Expert Review Into Real-Time Claims Workflows
Lyric, the trusted leader in healthcare decision intelligence, today announced new expert review capabilities within the Lyric42 platform that enable health plans to identify and temporarily pend claims for targeted expert review during adjudication.
By Lyric · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
ARK Invest and Tim Draper Back Capital Factory to Scale National Network for Deep Tech Founders
Capital Factory today announced partnerships with ARK Invest and Tim Draper to scale its national network for founders building deep technology. ARK and Draper joined Capital Factory’s All Access 2027 as investors and strategic partners bringing different capabilities and regional networks to founders.
By Capital Factory · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
healow Genie Answers 100% of Patient Calls for Fusion Health Services, Saving Two Hours of Staff Time Daily and Enhancing Patient Engagement
Fusion Health Services has achieved 100% call automation, saving approximately two hours of administrative time daily since implementing healow Genie™, the innovative AI-powered contact center solution. Before adopting healow Genie, Fusion Health Services relied on a voicemail-based workflow that required staff to review call transcripts, manually assign requests, and determine which team member should respond to each patient's inquiry. The process created administrative burden, delayed response times, and reduced visibility into staff workloads.
By healow Genie · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026
Draslovka to Acquire ex-Natron Energy Battery IP, Completing a Vertically Integrated Western Sodium-Ion Value Chain
Draslovka’s US-based subsidiary, COVORO MINING SOLUTIONS LLC (Covoro), the operator of one of the largest solid sodium cyanide plants in the world, today announced that it has agreed to acquire the intellectual property portfolio in Prussian Blue Analogue (PBA) and Prussian White Analogue (PWA) sodium-ion battery technology originally developed by Natron Energy.
By Draslovka a.s. · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2026