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Today, Jackpocket announced that a $250.8 million winning ticket was ordered using Jackpocket, America’s No. 1 lottery courier app*. The lucky winner ordered the ticket in Arkansas and matched all winning numbers during Monday night’s Powerball drawing – 2, 17, 18, 38, 62 – plus the Powerball® (20). This was only the winner's second order using the Jackpocket app.

More than a third of Gen Z say they would stop liking a song they enjoy if they found out it was made by AI. It’s not a one-off finding. According to “The Fractured Future: Mapping the AI Divide,” a new report from Wavelength™ by MAX (Music Audience Exchange), the generation that uses AI the most is also the most hostile to its impact. That hostility doesn’t stop at survey questions about trust or regulation; it reaches the music on their playlists. Across the full study, AI attitudes fracture along lines that most surveys miss: income, race, genre culture, and gender.

Haptiq, an enterprise technology solutions provider for public equity, government, and institutional organizations, today announced the launch of its new Credit AI module, a purpose-built solution designed to help firms optimize credit strategies, improve decision making, and generate alpha through smarter execution.

Nokia Federal Solutions is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract/s for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.

11Ants, the AI powered Retail Intelligence platform trusted by retailers operating more than 4,000 stores across eight countries, today announced the launch of Ant, an AI Retail Expert built specifically for grocery and retail teams.

CLEAResult, North America’s leading provider of demand side management, energy efficiency, and energy transition solutions, announced Harrison Grubbs joined the company as Vice President, Growth Solutions.

RGP (Nasdaq: RGP), a global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Greg Derderian as CFO Advisory Leader as part of the expansion of the firm’s Consulting Segment. The role marks a strategic investment in scaling RGP’s CFO Advisory services as a core growth engine within its Consulting business, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to integrating Finance and Digital transformation under a unified leadership model.

Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a leader in carbon management, and Calgary-based Carbon Alpha Corporation (Carbon Alpha) today announced that Svante has acquired Carbon Alpha and its related subsidiaries, including Carbon Alpha Development Corp. and its ownership interests in North Star Carbon Solutions Corp. and North Star Carbon Solutions Limited Partnership, a project developer for carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Western Canada. With this transaction, Carbon Alpha’s flagship North Star Bioenergy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) project, developed in partnership with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) in Saskatchewan, joins Svante’s business unit portfolio alongside Svante Development Inc.

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department (KCPD) has selected RollKall to power its public safety staffing infrastructure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, implementing a unified system designed to coordinate multi-agency operations and ensure financial accountability at scale.

Token, the next-generation identity assurance company, today announced the renaming of its technology from Token Ring to TokenCore and the launch of TokenCore.com. Founded in 2014 and backed by Grand Oaks Capital, Token has been innovating for more than a decade, building the identity infrastructure that government and enterprise organizations need today.

International Dance League (IDL) today announced the launch of its first official competitive season, marking a major milestone in the league’s mission to establish dance as a professional, global sport. This follows the league’s formal debut, and a successful $7 million seed funding round led by Elysian Park Ventures in November of last year. IDL launches at a pivotal moment for dance. While it’s one of the most participated sports in the United States, ranking second only to basketball with more than 26.2 million participants, dance has never had a true global professional league structure. Given that the format has never been more globally consumed, socially amplified, or culturally influential, IDL emerges as an inflection point for the sport.

Zip, the AI platform for enterprise procurement, today announced the appointment of Dallas Stonhaus as Chief Sales Officer. Stonhaus brings more than two decades of enterprise sales leadership across two of the most significant SaaS companies of the past decade – Salesforce and Ironclad – and will lead Zip’s global sales organization as the company scales its AI-powered procurement platform across the Fortune 500.

Binarly, the industry leader in software and firmware supply‑chain security, today announced a leadership transition as the company enters its next phase of growth. Founder and current CEO Alex Matrosov has joined the company’s Board, and Gwenyth Castro has joined as Chief Executive Officer to scale global go-to-market and enterprise growth.

3Play Media, the industry leader in video accessibility and localization, today announced the launch of Pulse, a first-of-its-kind solution designed to eliminate compliance gaps by centralizing accessibility governance across an organization’s entire video ecosystem.

Bitwarden, the trusted leader in password, passkey, and secrets management, today announced support for logging into Windows using passkeys stored in the Bitwarden vault. The new capability enables phishing-resistant authentication directly to Windows 11 devices, extending passwordless access from browsers and applications into the operating system login experience.

Affinitiv, a leading provider of data-driven marketing and software solutions for the automotive industry, announced today that Thomas “T.O.” Wagner has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Wagner will lead Affinitiv’s global revenue strategy, overseeing sales execution, strategic accounts, and revenue operations as the company continues to scale its presence across dealerships, dealer groups, and OEM partners.

Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce a $2.5 million, state-of-the-art biplane neuroangiography suite—the region’s only facility dedicated to pediatric neurointerventional procedures. This advanced imaging technology brings new treatment options for children with a variety of cerebrovascular diseases, further expanding Children’s Minnesota’s neurosurgical capabilities.

Dynasty Financial Partners is marking Women’s History Month by highlighting a shift in wealth management: more women are pursuing equity ownership and leadership roles within independent registered investment advisory firms.

TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX), a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem, has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. TD SYNNEX joins the 534 U.S. businesses that will be honored with HRCF’s Equality 100 Award as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Westminster Magistrates’ Court today has rejected an extradition request by the Ukrainian government against Artem Dmytruk, a member of the Ukrainian Parliament and strident supporter of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). Citing Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Judge referred to Mr Dmytruk’s torture by the Security Service of Ukraine in March 2022 as a reason for which his extradition would disproportionately effect his right to respect for private and family life.

Other World Computing (OWC®), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced its unmatched roster of storage, connectivity, and expansion solutions for the newly announced Apple MacBook Pro with all‑new M5 Pro and M5 Max and MacBook Air with M5, as well as the Apple iPad Air, powered by M4 and Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR.

Arch Insurance North America (Arch Insurance) today announced it has released its 2026 State Disability & Paid Family Leave Reference Guide. This robust resource provides employers and benefits professionals with key details of applicable disability and paid family leave laws across the states that mandate employers have related coverage. It also includes the latest information on eligibility, covered conditions, weekly statutory benefits, and more.

Cordis, a global leader in interventional cardiovascular technologies, will highlight insights from the SELUTION SLR™ Drug-Eluting Balloon (DEB) clinical trial program at Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2026, March 7–10 in Washington, D.C. Presentations will include the 12-month results of SELUTION4ISR and SELUTION DeNovo trials along with new subset analyses from the SELUTION DeNovo study.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today it will report fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results on April 1, 2026. The news release will be issued at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Andersen Consulting enhances its cybersecurity and technology transformation offerings through a Collaboration Agreement with A3Sec, a firm specializing in data-driven threat detection, incident response, and exposure management.

With the "faceless" marketing strategy fueling the projected $40 billion influencer marketing economy, Picsart is now empowering its 130M+ monthly users by giving them the controls to their own digital character studio.1 The AI platform is introducing a dual toolset, Persona and Storyline, specifically designed to address the two main challenges in AI content creation: scaling narratives and character consistency.

Soles4Souls, the global nonprofit turning shoes and clothing into opportunity, today announced the acquisition of Erren Recondition, a European leader in footwear and apparel reconditioning. The acquisition significantly expands Soles4Souls’ ability to help brands and retailers extend product life, reduce waste and create economic opportunity through scalable circular solutions.

Avantus has closed a financing package of more than $300 million with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, New York Branch (CIBC) for the Kitt Solar and Energy Storage Project (Kitt). Located in Pinal County, Arizona within the City of Eloy, Kitt features 100 MWac/130 MWdc of solar and 400 MWh of energy storage.

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) (“TKO” or the “Company”), a premium sports and entertainment company, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend pursuant to which TKO’s Class A common stockholders will receive their pro rata share of an aggregate distribution of approximately $150 million from TKO Operating Company, LLC to its equityholders. The per share dividend to the holders of TKO’s Class A common stockholders will be $0.78 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to Class A common stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 16, 2026.

Apple® today unveiled MacBook Neo™, an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac® at a breakthrough price, making it even more accessible to millions of people around the world. MacBook Neo starts with a beautiful Apple design, featuring a durable aluminum enclosure in an array of gorgeous colors — blush, indigo, silver, and a fresh new citrus. Its stunning 13-inch Liquid Retina® display brings websites, photos, videos, and apps to life with high resolution and brightness, and support for 1 billion colors. Powered by A18 Pro, MacBook Neo can fly through everyday tasks, from browsing the web and streaming content, to editing photos, exploring creative hobbies, or using AI capabilities across apps. In fact, it’s up to 50 percent faster for everyday tasks like web browsing,1 and up to 3x faster when running on-device AI workloads like applying advanced effects to photos,2 compared to the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5. Providing up to 16 hours of battery life, MacBook Neo allows users to go all day on a single charge.3 A 1080p FaceTime HD® camera and dual mics make it easy to look and sound great, and the dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio deliver crisp, immersive sound. MacBook Neo also features Apple’s renowned Magic Keyboard® for comfortable and precise typing, and a large Multi-Touch™ trackpad with support for intuitive gestures, enabling smooth and precise control. Completing the MacBook Neo experience is macOS® Tahoe, with powerful built-in apps like Messages, Pages, Calendar, and Safari®; seamless integration with iPhone®; Apple Intelligence™; as well as broad compatibility with third-party apps. And starting at just $599 and $499 for education, MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever, providing an unprecedented combination of quality and value. MacBook Neo is available to pre-order starting today, with availability beginning Wednesday, March 11.

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea (“Royal Cup”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium coffee and tea, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Farmer Brothers Coffee Co. (NASDAQ: FARM) (“Farmer Brothers” or the Company), a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor. As part of the transaction, Royal Cup will acquire all outstanding shares of Farmer Brothers stock in an all-cash transaction.

Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it was selected by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to implement telecommunications and multifamily new construction programs while expanding non-lighting technology offerings for a commercial program. Under these programs, Willdan will provide technical assistance, energy-efficiency solutions, software support, and other professional services to customers. In addition, Willdan will deliver software services to support customer compliance with Washington State’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS).

Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Jackson®), the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc.1 (NYSE: JXN), has won the “Highest Customer Service – Financial Industry” award from Service Quality Measurement Group, Inc. (SQM) for the 14th year in a row for achieving the highest first-call resolution rating in the market in 2025. Additionally, the company secured the Call Center World Class First Call Resolution Certification, which recognizes an 80 percent or higher rate of solving customers’ issues on the first call, and was selected as a Call Center of the Year finalist, further underscoring the exceptional quality of Jackson’s customer support.

AtScale, the leader in governed semantic layer technology, today announced that Chuck Bear has joined the company as Chief Architect. Bear will help advance AtScale’s semantic layer as the context foundation AI systems rely on to query live analytical data and will guide its evolution toward architectural simplicity, performance, and scalability across complex enterprise ecosystems.

Rajant Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of The Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite to its Board of Directors. A retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and the 77th Secretary of the Navy, Ambassador Braithwaite brings decades of military, diplomatic, and executive leadership experience to Rajant’s strategic governance.

Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hucke and Associates, a property tax consulting firm based in New York City. The acquisition strengthens Ryan’s property tax capabilities and enhances the Firm’s ability to support commercial real estate owners with complex property tax challenges across major markets.

Ardurra Group, Inc. (Ardurra) announced today the acquisition of Remington & Vernick Engineers (“RVE”), a leader in full-service water and municipal engineering across the Northeast.

Osaic, Inc. (“Osaic”), one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, today announced that Gardner Wallace Financial Solutions (“Gardner Wallace”) has joined the firm through Kurt Jonson’s Advisory Resource Group (“ARG”), an office of supervisory jurisdiction (OSJ). Based in Addison, Texas, the firm oversees approximately $464 million in client assets and previously operated with Kestra.

Blockworks’ flagship event, Digital Asset Summit New York (DAS NYC), returns to New York City on March 24-26, convening the leaders shaping the future of digital assets. Hosted at Javits Center North, the summit will bring together top institutional voices to examine how digital assets, evolving market dynamics and breakthrough innovations are transforming the global financial landscape.

Voya Investment Management (Voya IM), the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), and Pomona Capital, a global private equity firm affiliated with Voya, today announced an enhanced digital experience for the Pomona Investment Fund (PIF). The digital experience is powered by private markets technology from Templum.

NetDocuments, the intelligent document management platform trusted by legal professionals, today announced the launch of Smart Answers and expanded direct connectivity to leading AI models and tools. Together, these capabilities establish NetDocuments not merely as a place where firm content is stored and governed, but as an active intelligence layer that understands that content, organizes it, and surfaces the right context to AI at the right time.

Tufin, the leader in network security posture management, today announced its latest AI-powered innovations, enabling customers to utilize its industry-leading Unified Control Plane to accelerate issue resolution, reduce operational friction, and limit risk – even as network complexity continues to grow.

Standard Solar, Inc., a leading developer, owner and operator of commercial and community solar assets, today announced it has acquired a six-project community solar portfolio totaling 28.8 megawatts (MW) in New Jersey and Illinois from AC Power, a woman-owned solar development company that specializes in putting clean energy on previously disturbed land. All six projects are sited on closed landfills and brownfield parcels, transforming capped or constrained properties into long-term community energy assets.

Sidecar Health members can now see a guaranteed cost for nearly every doctor in the U.S. before receiving care. Following the company’s 2025 update introducing provider quality scores, this is the latest step in advancing Sidecar Health’s effort to bring unprecedented transparency to healthcare and empower people to truly shop for care the way they shop for everything else.

Netris, the leading provider of network automation and multi-tenancy for AI infrastructure, today announced 622% year-over-year ARR growth in 2025. In the last 10 months, the company onboarded 15 AI cloud operators across 20+ deployments, making it the most widely deployed AI network automation and multi-tenancy platform on the market. As the first ISV validated by NVIDIA for AI Network Automation, with multi-tenant NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet deployments enabled by AI factory simulation in NVIDIA Air, Netris has become an essential networking foundation for neoclouds, sovereign AI operators, and enterprise AI factories building at scale.

Peridio, creator of Avocado OS, the operating system for Physical AI, and SolidRun, a leading provider of high-performance embedded computing platforms, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver a fully integrated, production-ready platform for Physical AI applications. The collaboration brings Peridio's Avocado OS to SolidRun's RZ/V2N SoM as well as HummingBoard AIoT and SolidSense AIoT — the company's core deployment ready evaluation and development platforms built on RZ/V2N silicon — giving hardware teams a complete foundation to evaluate, develop, and deploy intelligent products without building production infrastructure from scratch.

Traversal, the frontier lab building AI agents for enterprise-grade site reliability engineering (SRE), today announced a strategic investment from Amex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of American Express.

Empathy, the technology company transforming how the world plans for and navigates life’s hardest moments, today announced it has been named a Workday Wellness partner. Empathy Loss Support™, an innovative blend of advanced technology and human-first support for bereavement, and Empathy LifeVault™, a digital legacy planning and organization tool, will integrate with Workday Wellness, empowering employers with AI-driven recommendations to improve benefit offerings and streamline their benefits administration.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the advisory profession by redefining where financial advisors deliver the most value, according to new research from wealthtech provider Advisor360°™. Today’s advisors overwhelmingly view AI as a catalyst for growth and evolution as they focus on personalized client experience—in fact, 90% believe those who lean into “softer” skills and services will succeed over the next decade.

Talica (“Talica” or the “Company”) today announced its formation as a new national platform delivering specialized surface science technology services to facilities, manufacturers, and prime contractors in highly regulated industries.

FireMon, the founder of Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) and the control plane for security policy across modern enterprise networks, today announced it has been named a finalist in the 2026 SC Awards in the Best Risk/Policy Management Solution category.

Global western icon Wrangler® and Avirex, the legendary purveyor of luxury American leather, today announced the launch of an exclusive collaborative collection. This collaboration represents a bold fusion of two distinct worlds: durable, deep-rooted Western fashion and aviation-inspired streetwear, designed for the next generation of tastemakers.

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the acquisition of Wetaps Corporation, a Ho Chi Minh City–based publisher providing comprehensive regulatory coverage for co-publishing partnerships, local operations, and market support for Vietnam, and the launch of its Merchant of Record (MoR) services in Vietnam.

Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced it has earned the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA), marking the third consecutive year the company has received this prestigious recognition. The award honors organizations with some of the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Petsense by Tractor Supply and Allivet by Tractor Supply, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), today announced the formation of its Pet Expert Advisory Council – a first-of-its-kind cross species veterinary advisory group designed to help set a new standard for total pet wellness across retail and digital pharmacy. This independent group of leading veterinarians and pet wellness experts will help elevate the Company’s animal care standards, education efforts and approach to total pet wellness.

Grand Chess Tour (GCT), a leading global circuit of international chess tournaments featuring the world’s best players, announced today the players selected as wildcards for the first three international legs of the 2026 GCT.

Octave, an innovator in outcomes-focused behavioral health care, today announced the launch of WiseMatch by Octave, a proprietary technology platform that modernizes insurance directories and makes it easier for patients to find and book in-network mental health care.

Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair and fun competition to players worldwide, today announced the upcoming debut of Skillz Pro SDK, the next evolution of its SDK designed to increase flexibility, expand creative possibilities, and potentially unlock new monetization opportunities for game studios. Pro SDK will be formally unveiled during a live session at next week’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.

According to athenahealth’s fifth annual Physician Sentiment Survey, access to affordable healthcare has surged as the top policy concern among physicians, climbing 14 points over three years to reach 52% — up sharply from 44% in 2025 and 38% in 2024. This trend indicates that access to healthcare is no longer solely a patient issue but also a critical challenge for the physicians responsible for delivering care. The survey is the latest from athenaInstitute, the company’s research and intelligence hub, and is fielded by The Harris Poll on behalf of athenahealth, polling 1,045 primary care and specialist physicians nationwide.

Lease End, the leading platform for simplifying the auto lease buyout process, today announced the official launch of Lease End Marketplace—a powerful new transaction layer that redefines the end-of-lease experience. By bridging the gap between drivers and dealers, Lease End Marketplace helps lessees exit their contracts early while providing dealerships a 'front-run' opportunity on high-quality, lightly used inventory.

The Media Trust (TMT), a global leader in digital trust and safety for more than 20 years, today released its 2026 Intelligence Report, When Advertising Entered the Cyber Conversation: A Look Back at 2025 and the Digital Safety Imperative for 2026.

Komodo Health, the leader in AI-powered healthcare intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership with ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO), the nation’s leading prostate cancer advocacy and support organization. Through the partnership, ZERO will leverage Komodo’s healthcare-native AI platform and real-world patient journey insights to support its “Blitz the Barriers” initiative.

Ensis Partners, a boutique investment banking and restructuring advisory firm, today announced that Michael Schlappig has joined the firm as a Partner. Schlappig brings nearly two decades of investment banking and special situations experience advising companies and stakeholders across in-court restructurings, out-of-court workouts, liability management exercises (LMEs) and other distressed and complex transactions.

Celigo, the intelligent automation platform built for AI, today announced the publication of a new report in partnership with MIT Technology Review Insights entitled, Bridging the Operational AI Gap. Based on a December 2025 survey of 500 senior IT leaders at U.S. companies, the report reveals that while the majority of enterprises have moved into production-level AI, a massive operational gap exists for those attempting to scale without a unified integration strategy.

Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has awarded the Bitdefender Partner Advantage Network with a 5-star rating in its 2026 Partner Program Guide, marking the eleventh consecutive year Bitdefender has achieved the guide’s highest distinction.

I/ONX High Performance Compute (HPC), a leading provider of heterogeneous AI and HPC infrastructure, today announced a strategic partnership with Knightz Group, a cybersecurity and technology advisory firm known for delivering advanced security and transformation outcomes for enterprise and public sector organizations.

gaiia, an AI-driven OSS/BSS platform provider for internet service providers (ISPs), today announced that LymeFiber has migrated and gone live with gaiia as its operations platform to power its symmetrical fiber network serving Lyme, New Hampshire. The launch reinforces gaiia’s role as the operational backbone for new market fiber deployments.

ImmunoScape Pte. Ltd., an A*STAR spin-out backed by Amgen Ventures and EDBI that is developing next-generation TCR-based cancer immunotherapies, today announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a premier NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the United States, renowned globally for its pioneering history in cellular immunotherapy. This partnership will fast-track ImmunoScape's “Seed and Boost” platform into the clinic. Concurrently, the company announced a strategic investment from Leonardo DiCaprio.

As the global games community descends on San Francisco for the annual Games Developer Conference (GDC), WikiGameJam builds on the energy of its sold-out New York debut with a second event on March 13–15 at Gray Area. The spirited, open-collaboration three-day hackathon invites developers, designers, and Wikipedia enthusiasts to transform the world’s largest free encyclopedia into bold, playable game experiences.

March 4, 2026-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) (“Comtech” or “the Company”), a global communications technology leader, today announced the delivery of its Digital Common Ground (“DCG”)-7000 modems to Lite Coms for testing.

Sallie Mae® (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced Chief Executive Officer Jon Witter will speak at the 2026 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:40 p.m. ET.

New Relic, the Intelligent Observability company, announced the appointment of Michael Frendo to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Frendo is responsible for bridging product vision with technical execution to deliver maximum value to the company’s base of more than 85,000 global customers.

Casey’s, the third‑largest convenience retailer and fifth‑largest pizza chain in the U.S., today launches its annual giving campaign to help end hunger across Casey’s Country. In partnership with Feeding America and DoorDash, Casey’s is committed to helping provide 10 million meals* to local Feeding America partner food banks in its communities.

STG Group, a multi-asset trading firm specializing in systematic and quantitative strategies, today announced the launch of its new broker dealer business division, STG Securities. The launch positions STG Group as a comprehensive electronic market maker and global trading firm.

The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that Avangrid employees volunteered over 42,000 hours in 2025, shattering their stated goal of 35,000 hours. Avangrid employees have increased their volunteer hours tenfold since 2021 when it began tracking these figures.