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The Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) (NYSEBGH) announced its monthly dividend for January 2025 of $0.1223 per share, payable on February 3, 2025. Based on the Fund’s December 31, 2024 share price of $15.44 per share, the dividend represents an annualized yield of 9.51% per share. Based on current projections through the payable date, the Fund expects that this dividend will be comprised of net investment income.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSECHD) will host a webcast from the Church & Dwight 2025 Analyst Day to discuss fourth quarter and year end 2024 earnings results on January 31, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQMU) common stock between September 28, 2023 and December 18, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until March 10, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Micron class action lawsuit. Captioned Klein v. Micron Technology, Inc., No. 25-cv-80040 (S.D. Fla.), the Micron class action lawsuit charges Micron and certain of Micron’s top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

On January 13, 2025, the Board of Directors of Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA) declared quarterly dividends on its common shares and First Preferred Shares, each of which is payable on and after February 14, 2025 to the applicable shareholders of record at the close of business on January 31, 2025, as follows:

Strategos Group is pleased to announce that its newest partner Gregory Haile, J.D., who leads the firm’s recently launched Higher Education and Workforce Advisory practice, has been appointed the 2025 chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s board of directors.

Vaxxas, a clinical-stage biotechnology company commercializing a novel high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) vaccination platform, has been named a Concept Stage winner of the United States Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority’s (BARDA’s) $50 million Patch Forward Prize.

Vagaro, the leading software for businesses in beauty, wellness, and fitness, today announced that they have strategically acquired Schedulicity, a scheduling software for businesses across beauty & wellness industries.

MedQuest Associates (MedQuest), a leading owner, operator, and manager of outpatient diagnostic imaging facilities in the U.S., has selected Warren Christopher ‘Chris’ Shea as Chief Legal Officer. Shea joins the team today to oversee legal, compliance, and risk management and will play a key role in the organization’s growth plans. He reports to CEO Jason Howard and sits on MedQuest’s Executive Leadership Council.

FarmX Autonomy, developer of groundbreaking vision-based vehicle autonomy, announces significant advancements in the deployment of OrchardPilot, its GPS-independent autonomy retrofit for orchards. Since its launch in October 2024, OrchardPilot has excelled in trials and successfully automated tractors from major manufacturers. This milestone highlights the product’s versatility and broad market appeal due to its universal compatibility and precision in GPS-denied environments.

Exagon Impact Capital (“XIC”), a private equity investment firm driving the renewable energy transition in Latin America, has announced its first investment from its inaugural fund, XLA I, alongside co-investors. The investment supports Solar Assets Latin America (SALA), a distributed solar energy platform operating in Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Mexico.

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BlackRock’s LifePath Paycheck™, a target-date solution which provides the option for guaranteed lifetime income, is the fastest growing lifetime income target-date strategy in the defined contribution market.1 LifePath Paycheck launched in April 2024, and six employer retirement plans – including those of Avangrid, Adventist HealthCare Retirement Plans, Tennessee Valley Retirement System (TVARS) and most recently, BlackRock - are currently invested, totaling $16B in assets under management.

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, delivered strong performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 with $3.5 billion in USD revenue.

A quaint 1923 home in Fox Lake near Chicago that had languished on the market has won the title of The Ugliest House Of The Year® for 2024 from HomeVestors of America, Inc., the We Buy Ugly Houses® people. The national contest highlights the most dramatic “befores” and “afters” from the houses purchased and renovated in 2024 by the company’s independently owned and operated franchises around the country. Tara Farnsworth and Bob Albrecht of Antioch, Ill. are this year’s winners of the 18th annual heated competition.

Chevron Corporation (NYSECVX) today announced Laura Lane will become vice president and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective February 1. Lane will oversee the company’s government affairs, communications, and social investment activities. Lane will be based in Houston and succeed Al Williams, who is retiring in April after 34 years at the company.

PopVax, an Indian full-stack biotechnology company developing broadly-protective mRNA vaccines using machine learning-enabled computational protein design, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded $2 million by the United States Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) as one of the winners of the Concept Stage of BARDA’s Patch Forward Prize for its seasonal influenza vaccine built on a novel mRNA-encoded immunogen display architecture delivered via dissolvable microarray patch. PopVax is developing this vaccine in partnership with Germany’s LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AG (LTS), a leading player in transdermal drug delivery.

The Texas-based full-service marketing and public relations agency Androvett Legal Media & Marketing has studied the top legal news developments in the state from 2024 to present its annual Top 10 Texas Legal News Stories.

Bundled, the startup tackling the out-of-control cost of subscriptions, has announced its waitlist has surged past 150,000 users. Launching fully in Q2 2025, Bundled is partnering with top brands across streaming, fitness, retail, rideshare, and more to deliver unprecedented savings to consumers and small businesses.

HomeStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq:HMST), the parent company of HomeStreet Bank, will conduct its quarterly analyst earnings conference call on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Mark K. Mason, Chairman, President and CEO, and John M. Michel, Executive Vice President and CFO, will discuss fourth quarter 2024 results and provide an update on recent events. A question and answer session for analysts will follow the presentation. Shareholders, analysts and other interested parties may register for the call at https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=0dc16a05&confId=76173 or join the call by dialing directly at 1-833-470-1428 shortly before 1:00 p.m. ET using Access Code 651499.

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Wisetack, the leading platform for embedded pay-over-time options for in-person services, today announced the addition of U.S. Bank as a new lending partner to provide affordable and transparent financing for home services.

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that it will host a webinar, “Job Search Action Plan,” on Thursday, January 23, 11:00am PST (12:00pm MST/AZT, 2:00pm EST). The event features University of Phoenix Career Advisors Jamie Johnson and Greg Lewis, and Stephanie Hoselton, senior recruiter, Talent Acquisition, with Jessica Roper, director, Career Services, moderating the panel discussion on kickstarting a job search in 2025. The virtual event is free and open to the public.

Synchron, a category-defining brain-computer interface (BCI) company, announced today a step forward in implantable BCI technology to drive the future of neurotechnology. Synchron’s BCI technology, in combination with the NVIDIA Holoscan platform, is poised to redefine the possibilities of real-time neural interaction and intelligent edge processing.

Cyclum NextGen Travel Centers, an innovator in zero carbon fuels and the next generation in travel centers, is proud to announce a branding agreement with Phillips 66 and its iconic 76® brand.

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The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Celsius Holdings, Inc. (“Celsius”) (NASDAQCELH) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Celsius common stock between February 29, 2024, and September 4, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is January 21, 2025.

Villanova University today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees. The Rev. Paul W. Galetto, OSA, STB, PhD, Pastor of St. Paul Parish in Philadelphia and Parochial Administrator at St. Augustine Parish in Philadelphia; Michael Kazanjian, Chief Marketing Officer at Fiduciary Exchange, LLC (FIDx); the Rev. Daniel Madden, OSA, Director of Austin Scholars Formation at Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass.; and Sister Diane Olmstead, MSC, Provincial Superior of the Guadalupe Province for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, joined the 38-member Board effective Jan. 1.

Johnston Tobey Baruch is pleased to announce the selection of its shareholders Robert Tobey and Chad Baruch to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2025. The widely read legal guide spotlights the nation’s best attorneys.

Dean Omar Branham Shirley, a plaintiff firm known for aggressively advocating for the rights of consumers, announced that name partners Jessica Dean and Trey Branham have been named among the nation’s most talented and experienced attorneys in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2025.

EZ-ACCESS®, the leading provider of innovative accessibility solutions made in the USA, and MI Metals, Inc., a nationwide leader in aluminum extrusion manufacturing, are deeply disappointed with the recent U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) ruling that allows aluminum extrusions from 14 countries, including China and India, to enter the U.S. market without necessary duties. This decision, issued on October 30, 2024, has substantial implications for American manufacturers and threatens to undermine the quality of products and American jobs.

New York Life, America’s largest mutual life insurer1, today pledged $150,000 toward disaster-relief efforts in response to the devastating wildfires impacting the Los Angeles region. This includes a $100,000 contribution to the California Fire Foundation’s Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund and a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross.

Today, VIZIO announced a new bundle available with a VIZIO Account, giving customers access to the vast selection of movies and TV shows in the STARZ and AMC+ libraries. If purchased separately, subscriptions to these two leading streaming services would ordinarily cost $20.98 per month, but customers with a VIZIO Account can access both apps with a single subscription for only $13.99 per month.

Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) launched its 12th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, which honors exceptional school custodians. From now through February 7, the public can submit their custodian nominations at custodianoftheyear.com.

Comvest Private Equity (“Comvest”), a leading middle-market private equity investment group, is pleased to announce that its portfolio investment Bland Landscaping (“Bland”) has acquired Koehn Outdoor (“Koehn”), of Jacksonville, Fla.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to four classes of notes issued by Reach ABS Trust 2025-1 (“Reach 2025-1”), an unsecured consumer loan ABS transaction. Credit enhancement consists of overcollateralization, subordination of junior note classes (except for the Class D notes), a cash reserve account funded at closing, and excess spread.

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Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its annual Public Pension Funding Study (PPFS), which reviews the funded status of the nation’s 100 largest public defined benefit pension plans.

Premium scrubwear brand Jaanuu continues to broaden its reach, establishing a new partnership with S&S Activewear (S&S), a leading technology-enabled distributor of apparel and accessories in the United States and Canada.

Raspberry AI, a leading generative AI platform for fashion creatives, today announced it has secured $24 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Existing investors Greycroft, Correlation Ventures and MVP Ventures also participated in the round, along with notable angel investors including Gokul Rajaram and Ken Pilot. Raspberry AI will use the new funding to accelerate its product development and add top engineering, sales and marketing talent to its team. Under Armour, MCM Worldwide, Gruppo Teddy and Li & Fung are among the global fashion leaders using Raspberry AI to rapidly create and iterate apparel, footwear and accessories styles.

YesCare, pioneer and premier provider of correctional healthcare in the United States, has been awarded two new contracts to provide medical services to correctional facilities in Ellis County, Texas, and Orange County, New York.

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQSRPT), the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, today reported preliminary* fourth quarter and full-year 2024 net product revenue and cash on hand as of December 31, 2024, as part of its presentation today at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, Calif.

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 2.4% year-over-year (YoY) to 331.7 million units in the fourth quarter of 2024 (4Q24). This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of shipment growth, closing the whole year with 6.4% growth and 1.24 billion shipments, marking a strong recovery after two challenging years of decline. We expect the market to continue growing in 2025, albeit at a slower pace, as refresh cycles continue growing and pent-up demand is fulfilled.

Eversource today announced the energization of the Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project, which marks the completion of Eversource and National Grid’s Greater Boston and New Hampshire Solution to strengthen the resiliency of the region’s electric transmission system against extreme weather and improve reliability for customers. Sudbury to Hudson in eastern Massachusetts was the final project completed in a suite of 50 projects included in the broader regional suite of projects, which ISO New England selected as a preferred solution to enhance regional electric reliability, increase the capacity of the system and provide more grid flexibility during emergency events. Other major projects in the solution included the Merrimack Valley Reliability Project, Woburn to Wakefield, and Mystic to Woburn.

Newlab, a global venture platform for critical technology startups, today announced its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through an integrated public-private partnership involving multiple public sector agencies and leading industry partners. The initiative marks a key milestone in Newlab’s mission to accelerate the commercialization of critical technologies by aligning cross-sector partners, infrastructure, capital, and resources in strategic geographies around the world.

AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Costa Rica’s insurance industry due to premium growth and a steady regulatory environment.

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The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased BioAge Labs, Inc. (“BioAge” or the “Company”) (NASDAQBIOA) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement issued in connection with the Company’s September 2024 initial public offering (the “IPO” or the “Offering”). BioAge investors have until March 10, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Principal Heather Flanagan, Ph.D., has been named the office managing principal of Fish & Richardson's Austin office. Flanagan succeeds Principal James Babineau, who has led the office for over a decade. The Austin office is one of three firm locations in Texas and houses over 25 attorneys and technology specialists.

PENN Entertainment, Inc. (“PENN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary PENN Sports Interactive, LLC has entered into a long-term partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). Under the multi-channel agreement, and subject to regulatory approvals, PENN secures online market access for ESPN BET in Washington D.C., and ESPN BET also becomes a sports betting partner of Monumental and its teams, including the Washington Capitals (NHL), Washington Wizards (NBA), and Washington Mystics (WNBA).

Revelyst Inc., a collective of world-class maker brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Waters as President, Licensing and Entertainment. In this newly created role, Waters will oversee Revelyst’s licensing efforts and build entertainment capabilities across the company’s diverse outdoor portfolio.

Almaden Genomics has announced g.nome® 2.0, a significant upgrade to its flagship platform to empower researchers and biologists with enhanced data analysis capabilities and streamlined workflows. These enhancements further the company’s mission to make bioinformatics tools more accessible, efficient, and powerful for the life sciences industry.

MDT, a CUSO that helps credit unions navigate complex financial technology ecosystems, today announced that current CFO Chris Kowal will take the seat as CEO replacing longtime CEO Larry Nichols as Larry heads into retirement. The transition will be effective, April 1, 2025.

Comcast NBCUniversal today announced the exclusive premiere of the award-winning documentary, Color, on Black Experience on Xfinity and the Xumo Play free streaming app. The 90-minute documentary, from multi-award-winning writer and director John Campbell and featuring acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and founder of Dark Matter Media Alteronce Gumby, takes viewers on a global journey to redefine how color is perceived and understood across different cultures.

Adimab, LLC, the global leader in the discovery and engineering of fully human monoclonal and multispecific antibodies, today announced that it entered into partnership agreements with 17 new companies in 2024. In addition, Adimab announced the expansion of eight of its current partnerships and the achievement of 51 technical and development milestones across numerous collaborations.

ConcertAI, a leader in oncology predictive, generative, and agentic AI SaaS and Real-World Data (RWD) solutions for healthcare and life sciences, today outlined its FY2024 business results, key partnerships, and future roadmap at the 43rd annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

Huron Capital Partners (“Huron Capital”), a leading middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Pacific Shoring (“Pacific Shoring” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of trench safety equipment, to Palm Peak Capital (“Palm Peak”).

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming March 10, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron” or the “Company”) (NASDAQREGN) securities between November 2, 2023 and October 30, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Regeneron investors have until March 10, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired BioAge Labs, Inc. (“BioAge” or the “Company”) (NASDAQBIOA) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement issued in connection with the Company’s September 2024 initial public offering (the “IPO” or the “Offering”). BioAge investors have until March 10, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

An increasing number of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are outgrowing their basic accounting software due to evolving operational needs. For many organizations, graduating to a comprehensive cloud ERP solution such as Acumatica is a pivotal step in overcoming growing pains, including managing complex financial processes, accessing data for better decision-making and driving operational efficiency for long-term success.

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FlexIt Inc., a leader in digital health and wellness experiences, will be highlighted in the upcoming 2025 ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida January 13th-15th. Following its NASDAQ bell-ringing on January 7th, FlexIt is excited to continue championing wellness innovation. The ICR Conference, a premier gathering for consumer industry leaders, investors, and innovators, provides a prominent platform for FlexIt to present its latest advancements in holistic health.

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that a six-attorney team has joined the firm’s Governmental Practice. The team includes partners Gene Besen, Elisha Kobre and Scarlett Singleton Nokes, special counsel Stephen Moulton and associates Rebecca James and Courtlyn Ward. The group brings a strong white collar defense focus, including to healthcare industry matters, enhancing the firm’s ability to address complex legal challenges across the region and beyond. The group joins from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings in Dallas.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against PACS Group, Inc. (“PACS Group” or the “Company”) (NYSEPACS) and reminds investors of the January 13, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Join representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First Security Bank as they award $30,000 in grants to the Conway Ministry Center in Conway, Arkansas. The grant will be used to cover a portion of the salary of a shelter manager for The Refuge – Arkansas’ first emergency housing program for families with children and people with disabilities or medical needs. The Refuge will provide emergency housing with wraparound case management services, life skills classes, medical and behavioral healthcare, child tutoring and job placement.

Homeowners view thunderstorms, hail and lightning as severe weather events most likely to affect their homes in the next five years. Most are confident in their preparedness. Meanwhile, most homeowners who experienced recent severe weather events report soliciting from contractors afterward, according to the new report, Catastrophic Weather Events and Mitigation: Survey of Homeowners by the Insurance Research Council (IRC), affiliated with The Institutes.

FOX News Media (FNM) will unveil a series of programming changes across FOX News Channel (FNC) and FOX Business Network (FBN), announced FNM CEO Suzanne Scott. Beginning on January 21, FOX & Friends Weekend co-host Will Cain will take over the 4 PM/ET weekday timeslot on FNC with The Will Cain Show. FOX News contributor Charlie Hurt will replace Cain as co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend beginning January 18. The Fox Report and The Big Weekend Show will both expand to two hours on Saturdays & Sundays also starting on January 18. Additionally, FBN’s Dagen McDowell will join The Big Money Show which will expand from 12-2 PM/ET on weekdays beginning on January 27 while she also continues to co-host The Bottom Line (6-7 PM/ET).

Reading Horizons®, a leading provider of structured literacy instruction, continues to support Texas schools in addressing the critical need for foundational literacy. With its 100% alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and recognition on the 2024 SBOE Approved Instructional Materials list, Reading Horizons Discovery (RHD) is impacting reading proficiency for all learners by transforming K-3 literacy instruction across general education, intervention, special education, and emerging bilingual settings.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Hasbro, Inc. (“Hasbro” or the “Company”) (NASDAQHAS) and reminds investors of the January 13, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Enterprises in the U.S. are making major investments in analytics and AI to fully realize their data’s potential, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.

Smarsh®, the global leader in digital communications data and intelligence, today announced it has been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Communications Governance and Archiving Solutions (DCGAS)