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Oncourse Home Solutions, a leading customer-centric home protection company, announces the appointment of Sasha L. Azar as Chief Legal Officer (CLO), effective July 8, 2025.

Below is the June 2025 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG).

Below is the June 2025 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (NYSE: USA).

The "Cambodia Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2029 (H1 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Generational Capital Markets (GCM), a member of FINRA/SIPC and a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of Roundhouse Electric & Equipment Co., Inc. to Kingsway Financial Services. The acquisition closed July 1, 2025.

The "Mozambique Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2029 (H1 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Brazil Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Canada Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Africa Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Kenya Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Mexico Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Northeast Power Coordinating Council, Inc. (NPCC) has appointed two new members to its board of directors.

American Water Military Services Group, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced its Fort Belvoir distribution system has received the Partnership for Safe Water (PSW) First-Year Directors Award for water quality excellence. The award, which recognizes ongoing efforts to optimize the operation and performance of water treatment plants and distribution systems, was recently announced by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

The "Middle East Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea, BenMaier & Eastham PLLC (SBSB Eastham) is pleased to announce that partners Colten Chapman, Melissa Miller and Rasha Zeyadeh have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide, a listing of outstanding attorneys who are early in their careers but already making significant contributions shaping the future of law.

Tallgrass today announced the launch of a binding open season, commencing July 21, 2025, to solicit commitments for firm transportation service on its previously announced pipeline project from multiple points of receipt in the Permian Basin to Rockies Express Pipeline markets and point(s) of delivery specified in accordance with the open season terms.

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 the general availability (GA) of the new OWC USB-C Quad HDMI 4K Adapter, ideal for creative professionals and power users, and the redesigned OWC USB-C Dual HDMI 4K Adapter, ideal for everyday tasks, classroom use, and bring-your-own-device environments.

Epiphany Dermatology, a leading dermatology company committed to improving access to exceptional dermatologic care, announced today it has expanded its presence in the St. Louis market through its partnership with Associates in Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, Ltd. (AIDCS).

Elucid, an AI medical technology company focused on providing physicians with a more precise view of atherosclerosis to drive patient-specific therapeutic decisions, today announced that EviCore, a radiology benefit manager, has updated its cardiac imaging guidelines to include coverage of coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) plaque quantification (see pages 82-24), effective October 1, 2025. EviCore’s updated coverage guidelines for CPT Codes 0623T-0624T could extend non-invasive plaque analysis to more individuals and help physicians gain a clearer understanding of each patient’s coronary plaque. Elucid’s flagship PlaqueIQ™ coronary plaque assessment technology falls within the coverage guidelines.

Piersica, Inc., a technology company specializing in ultra-high energy battery solutions, announced it has been awarded approximately a $1.9 million Army SBIR Phase II contract to develop its next-generation technology further.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to four classes of notes issued by Reach ABS Trust 2025-2 (“Reach 2025-2”), 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.

Directed Capital Resources, LLC (Directed Capital), a national private credit and opportunistic real estate finance firm, has closed $90 million in equity commitments for its eleventh flagship fund and secured more than $265 million in credit capacity from longstanding banking partners. This capital base positions the firm to pursue more than $600 million in commercial mortgage loan acquisitions and originations nationwide. Since inception, the firm has acquired and originated over $2.3 billion in assets.

KBRA is pleased to announce the assignment of preliminary ratings to 14 classes of MSBAM 2025-C35, a $597.8 million CMBS conduit transaction collateralized by 40 commercial mortgage loans secured by 65 properties. The collateral properties are located throughout 29 MSAs, of which the three largest are New York (11.6% of pool balance), Boston (11.4%), and Washington - NoVA - MD (8.8%). The pool has exposure to all major property types, with four types representing more than 10.0% of the pool balance: office (22.3%), retail (19.4%), mixed-use (18.5%), and lodging (15.3%). The loans have in-trust principal balances ranging from $1.7 million to $59.5 million for the largest loan in the pool, BioMed MIT Portfolio (10.0%), which is comprised of eight life science lab/office properties located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, directly adjacent to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus. The five largest loans, which also include Marriott World Headquarters (8.8%), Extended Stay Portfolio (7.5%), Crossroads Office Park (7.1%), and 32 Old Slip - Leased Fee (6.0%), represent 39.4% of the initial pool balance, while the top 10 loans represent 61.1%.

Mitutoyo America Corporation, the leader in metrology instruments, solutions and support, announces a limited-time promotional offer of 25 percent off the CV-2100M4 Contracer. The high-speed vertical column stand features a grip handle for smooth, controlled movement, making it easy to position for consistent, repeatable measurements on the shop floor or in lab environments.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to Jersey Mike's Funding, LLC, Series 2025-1 Class A-2 Notes, a whole business securitization (WBS). Jersey Mike's 2025-1 represents Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, LLC’s (Jersey Mike’s or the Company’s) fourth securitization following the establishment of the master trust in December 2019. In conjunction with the issuance of the Series 2025-1 Notes, KBRA anticipates affirming the ratings on the Issuer’s outstanding notes (the Existing Notes and, together with the Series 2025-1 Notes, the Notes). The ratings are consistent with the results of our cash flow analysis following the addition of the Series 2025-1 Notes.

Alliant Insurance Services continues to add top-tier talent to its Employee Benefits team, hiring Karston King as Vice President. Based in Utah, King has experience consulting with organizations of all sizes, ranging from early-stage startups to large national employers.

Sinclair today announced a collaboration with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to launch Sinclair Cares: Help Drive Out Cancer, a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the transportation barriers people with cancer face in accessing lifesaving treatment. The campaign spotlights the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program, which provides free rides to treatment for those in need, while encouraging volunteerism and financial support.

Amin Wasserman Gurnani (AWG) is pleased to announce the addition of partners Rebecca Lee and Jennifer Singh to the firm’s Litigation and Prop 65 practice groups, expanding its team of highly experienced attorneys offering dispute resolution, trial practice, and Prop 65 counseling and litigation services.

The "United Arab Emirates Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "United Kingdom Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

MITRE has launched AADAPTTM (Adversarial Actions in Digital Asset Payment Technologies), a cybersecurity framework aimed at addressing vulnerabilities in digital financial systems such as cryptocurrency.

The "Ireland Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The industry-leading training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk, now features a dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS), enhancing maintenance, efficiency and overall operation of the single-engine, high-wing piston. The dual Lycoming electronic ignition system is now standard on all new Cessna Skyhawk aircraft.

Mortgage Connect, L.P., one of the nation’s largest independent mortgage service providers, has partnered with Westcor Land Title Insurance Company and X1 Analytics to develop a product for Fannie Mae’s Title Acceptance program. The pilot is part of an ongoing effort by FHFA and Fannie Mae to modernize the mortgage closing process and reduce costs for consumers and taxpayers.

Mobvista (1860.HK), a leading global marketing and advertising technology company, today announced it has been named to the second annual Fortune 500 Southeast Asia list, ranking at #208. The prestigious list recognizes the largest companies in the region by revenue.

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 iRobot Corporation (“iRobot” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IRBT) securities between January 29, 2024 and March 11, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). iRobot investors have until September 5, 2025 to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Pebblebee, a leader in item finder solutions, introduced today Alert, a powerful new personal safety feature now embedded in every existing and future versions of Clip. What began as an essential way to keep track of your keys, bags, and gear is now also a discreet safety companion — complete with a siren, strobe light, and instant emergency notifications. Alert is easily activated with rapid-press innovation and triggers a siren and flashing strobe. Just in time for back to campus, the Clip Universal is both an item finder and a lifeline for students. Additionally, students and parents can customize a trusted Safety Circle for Alert notifications giving both peace of mind. Experience Alert

The Empire State Building (ESB) announced today general lottery registration for the annual Empire State Building Run-Up (ESBRU) on Oct. 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ESB also announced the ESBRU will be presented by NYU Langone Health and powered by the Challenged Athlete’s Foundation. General lottery registration will be open from July 14 through July 28, 2025.

Battelle announced a renewed $1.1 million investment in the YMCA of Central Ohio today to continue critical STEM initiatives through 2026. This extended partnership will provide access to learning opportunities for more than 44,000 children and families across Central Ohio.

Patients with liver diseases will have expanded access to advanced ultrasound imaging and transplant options, thanks to new policy allowing doctors to use contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to help assess certain liver cancers and determine whether a liver is healthy enough for transplantation, according to experts affiliated with the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS).

To help more of Arizona’s youngest students develop the literacy skills they need to be proficient readers and successful in school, partners in Read On Arizona, our state’s early literacy initiative, have come together to launch Arizona Literacy Plan 2030.

KBRA has upgraded its issuer and senior unsecured note ratings for SmartStop OP, L.P. to BBB with a Stable Outlook from BBB- Watch Upgrade. The rating action follows parent company SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.'s (NYSE: SMA) completion in April of an initial public offering (IPO), which raised approximately $874 million of net equity. KBRA has also assigned a BBB/Stable rating to SmartStop OP's recent issuance of CAD$500 million senior unsecured notes due 2028.

ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Pfizer and Shionogi as shareholders, today announced data from the phase IIIb VOLITION study demonstrating that 89% (n=129/145) of eligible treatment-naïve people living with HIV opted to switch to long-acting injectable Vocabria + Rekambys (branded as Cabenuva in the US Canada and Australia) following rapid viral suppression with daily Dovato (dolutegravir/lamivudine (DTG/3TC)). Additional real-world data from other studies reinforce CAB+RPV LA’s effectiveness across a broad range of populations.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (“Iovance” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IOVA) and reminds investors of the July 14, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

KBRA releases its quarterly report highlighting our Chief Strategist Van Hesser’s view on key economic indicators, as well as what he identifies as the most influential factors driving credit markets in the upcoming quarter. The report also examines credit market valuations in the context of current and future market conditions.

AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb” (Good) from “bbb-” (Good) of Union Insurance Company P.J.S.C. (Union) (United Arab Emirates). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from positive. Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn these ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.

Tri Counties Bank announced the upcoming opening of a new branch in the heart of the West Portal neighborhood of San Francisco, California, at 279 West Portal Avenue. The new West Portal branch will provide local businesses and residents with even greater access to personalized financial solutions, backed by Tri Counties Bank’s commitment to exceptional service and local decision making.

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Cardata, a leading provider of vehicle reimbursement solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tierney Toussaint as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). A seasoned executive known for transforming customer experience into a growth engine, Tierney joins Cardata at a pivotal time of expansion and innovation.

Scipher Medicine, a leader in precision immunology, and Savant Bio, a Roivant-backed health data infrastructure company, today announced an expanded strategic partnership to build the world’s most advanced clinicogenomic dataset in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The collaboration aims to generate high-resolution insights to support academic research, clinical trial design, therapeutic strategy, and real-world evidence generation.

The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) today published an analysis of the property/casualty insurance landscape in Texas, revealing a complex risk environment that has contributed to the Lone Star State ranking as the sixth-least-affordable for homeowners insurance in the United States.

Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY), a leading AI-powered skills development platform, today announced it will report its second quarter 2025 financial results after the close of market on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Udemy will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss the results that afternoon at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET.

A growing number of enterprises are adopting advanced hybrid cloud management platforms to improve operational efficiency and ensure business continuity, according to a new global research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.

Boston Whaler®, the iconic American boat manufacturer founded in 1958, and Tombolo®, the resortwear brand known for its irreverent ‘escapewear,’ today announced Part II of their ongoing collaboration.

proteanTecs®, a global leader in deep data solutions for electronics health and performance monitoring, today unveiled a revolutionary solution for system production testing that combines embedded on-chip telemetry with an ML-driven analytics engine, introducing deep data sources and insights that were previously inaccessible under today’s current production methods. To learn more, download the white paper here.

PursueCare, a virtual clinic for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, will participate in a panel exploring partnerships and strategies for integrated, whole-person care models in behavioral health at the 2025 Behavioral Health Business (BHB) Addiction Treatment Forum in Chicago, Ill., on July 17, 2025, at Convene (311 W Monroe). The forum also spotlights current investment and operational trends shaping the addiction treatment industry.

Amperity, the AI-powered customer data cloud, today announced the appointment of Dr. Grigori Melnik as chief product officer. A seasoned product executive with more than 25 years of experience leading platform innovation across high-growth startups and global enterprises, Dr. Melnik will lead Amperity’s product strategy and execution during a period of rapid growth and industry transformation.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”) today announced the launch of its third branded online casino live dealer studio, available now to players on Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Michigan. Developed in partnership with Evolution, the new studio reinforces Caesars’ commitment to delivering world-class, immersive experiences across its online platforms, inspired by the iconic atmosphere of its Caesars Rewards® destinations.

After weeks of taco ballads, big belt buckles and taco-fueled performances, Old El Paso’s wildly flavorful “Castin’ the Cowboy” content series has officially come to a close, with Keith Urban crowning a new taco night icon: Elroy, a larger-than-life cowboy with the chops to match his charm.

Cogent Security, the company pioneering the world’s first AI taskforce for vulnerability management, today announced its launch from stealth. The company was initiated in Greylock Partner's Edge program and raised $11 million from the firm, which incubated Palo Alto Networks and Abnormal AI, and backed Okta and Wiz. Cogent Security’s latest funding round also included participation from Lockstep and a group of strategic angel investors from leading organizations such as OpenAI.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to three classes of notes issued by Sunrun Pangea Issuer 2025-2, LLC. The transaction is collateralized by a diversified pool of 63,318 leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs) associated with residential solar photovoltaic installations (PV Systems). The total Aggregate Discounted Solar Asset Balance (ADSAB) based on a discount rate of 7.3%, consisting of the discounted payments of the leases and PPAs is approximately $597.1 million.

SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: SBAC) (“SBA” and “Company”) announced it will release its second quarter results on Monday, August 4, 2025 after market close.

Today, Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA) launched its sixth Public Innovation Challenge in collaboration with the Miami-Dade County Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), the Office of Innovation & Economic Development (OIED), and Miami Homes For All, to identify bold, tech-driven solutions to improve how residents access affordable housing.

Protective Life Corporation a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750), today announced the release of a new whitepaper based on proprietary research conducted by its principal subsidiary Protective Life Insurance Company (“Protective”) in partnership with Greenwald Research. The findings reveal a surprising emotional divide between consumers and financial professionals when it comes to planning for Social Security—one that could significantly influence how financial professionals approach retirement income conversations.

Kaizen Biosciences, Co., a biopharmaceutical company, today announced the acceptance of its abstract for presentation at IDWeek 2025, which serves as a premier forum for infectious disease (ID) professionals to knowledge-sharing around improving patient care and overall public health.

Hot on the heels of the launch of the Club’s new red home kit, Wrexham AFC and Macron are proud to reveal the 2025/26 away kit, which will debut on the Wrexham Down Under Tour against Sydney FC tomorrow.

The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ Final Halftime Show, presented by Panini, made history yesterday, bringing together a truly international lineup of superstars who captivated audiences worldwide while advancing the opportunity for millions of children to receive access to quality education. The first-of-its-kind halftime show, produced by Global Citizen and curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, showcased the power of music to unite cultures and drive meaningful change, and was viewed live around the world.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Veritex Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VBTX) to Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is fair to Veritex shareholders. Under the terms of the agreement, Huntington will issue 1.95 shares for each outstanding share of Veritex.

GMO GlobalSign, a global Certificate Authority (CA) and leading provider of identity security, digital signing and IoT solutions, today announced that MES Computing, a brand of The Channel Company, has highlighted GMO GlobalSign on its 2025 MES Midmarket 100 list.

BioSig Technologies, Inc. (“BioSig” or the “Company”), which recently merged with Streamex Exchange Corporation (“Streamex”) (Nasdaq: BSGM), issues a correction to the press release regarding the appointment of Russell Starr as Strategic Advisor to Streamex, published on July 11, 2025. The correction concerns a clarification in the press release with respect to stated aspects of Mr. Starr’s biography, including his most recent role and responsibilities at DeFi Technologies and that he led the Company’s growth from $0.07 USD to $4.95 USD per share and over $200M USD in yearly revenue. During this period, Mr. Starr was not the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, but instead served as Head of Capital Markets Consultant at DeFi Technologies. The corrected biography of Mr. Starr is set forth below. All other information in the press release on July 11, 2025 remains unchanged.

Remote robotic surgery offers the promise of world-class surgical care to patients in both underserved regions of developed countries and under-resourced countries. LivsMed is leading a revolution by fundamentally shifting the landscape, making advanced remote robotic surgery not only accessible, but also affordable for hospitals and patients worldwide with the introduction of STARK™, the company's first and the world's newest telesurgery-native robotic system.

The "China Cement Industry Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume Across 80+ Market Segments by Cement Products, Distribution Channel, Market Share, Import - Export, End Markets - Databook Q2 2025 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Bojangles, the beloved Southern restaurant chain known for its famous breakfast and chicken, biscuits and tea, is taking a bold step toward sustainability and customer convenience. In a new partnership with Smart Big Box, Alyath EV and Energy and Environmental Design Services, Bojangles is set to install turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at a wide range of locations, making it a first-of-its-kind initiative in the QSR industry.

CellTrust today announced the availability of SL2™ for Intune in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. The Azure Marketplace helps connect companies seeking innovative, cloud-based solutions with partners who have developed solutions that are ready to use.