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An exclusive new report by Dealroom and the NATO Innovation Fund shows that European DSR (Defence, Security and Resilience) startups secured a record $8.7 billion in venture capital in 2025. The surge was fuelled by late-stage mega-rounds to support breakthrough technologies that help address critical capabilities for NATO nations – from freedom of operations & mobility, to awareness and decision making, and the security of critical technologies.

According to Omdia, Mainland China’s cloud infrastructure services market reached $13.4 billion in Q3 2025, growing 24% year on year. This marked the second consecutive quarter of growth above 20%. Sustained AI demand continued to drive adoption while generating spillover effects across core cloud infrastructure services, accelerating the shift in cloud resource consumption toward production workloads. In response, leading cloud providers continued to build out AI capabilities. They also placed greater emphasis on the productization and role differentiation of models, while strengthening the toolchains that underpin AI agent platforms. In Q3 2025, the market shares of Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and Tencent Cloud were 36%, 16%, and 9%, respectively.

Parade Technologies, Ltd. (Taipei Exchange: 4966.TWO), a leading high-speed interface IC supplier, today announced financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year 2025 ended December 31, 2025, and provided guidance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Paysafe Limited (NYSE: PSFE) between March 4, 2025 and November 12, 2025. Paysafe describes itself as a company that “provides end-to-end payment solutions in the United States and internationally.”

4Moving Biotech (4MB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and a spin-off of 4P-Pharma, developing a first-in-class disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) for knee osteoarthritis, today announced the closing of a €12 million financing, completed through a structured and coordinated funding process.

SBTS, the joint venture between BTS and SoftBank Corp., and ZIM Connections today announced a strategic partnership to launch a travel eSIM solution, initially focused on inbound and outbound travel into and from Japan. The service is now live and commercially available here, marking the first step in a broader global rollout of multiple travel eSIM offerings.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) between October 10, 2023 and December 26, 2025. Inovio describes itself as a “biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of DNA medicines to treat and protect people from diseases associated with, inter alia, human papillomavirus (“HPV”).”

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of sellers of common stock of Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR) between June 5, 2023 and February 8, 2024. Masonite describes itself as a “leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of interior and exterior doors and door solutions for the residential and non-residential building construction markets’ new construction and repair, renovation and remodeling sectors.”

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) to Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Valaris will receive 15.235 shares of Transocean stock for each share of Valaris that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of SunOpta Inc. (NasdaqGS: STKL) to Refresco. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of SunOpta will receive $6.50 in cash for each share of SunOpta that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: MPX) to MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGM: MCFT). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Marine Products will receive $2.43 in cash and 0.232 shares of MasterCraft common stock for each share of Marine Products that they own. Upon closing of the transaction, Marine Products shareholders will own 33.5% of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) (“Thermo Fisher”) announced today that it has priced an offering of $3.8 billion aggregate principal amount (the “Offering”) of the following notes:

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Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that further to its agreement with Metals Creek (“Lomiko”) (see news release dated 22 January 2025) in regards to the Yellow Fox Property, the Company will be paying the first anniversary payment of $23,125 and 889,423 shares of Lomiko Metals Inc. at a deemed price of $0.13 per share subject exchange approval. The company has also paid the first-anniversary payment to the finder of $1,875 and 72,115 shares at a deemed price of $0.13 per share, subject to exchange approval.

FPT, a leading global IT company, announced its in-scope platforms and facilities of FPT Data Center have earned certified status from HITRUST for cybersecurity and information protection.

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KD) resulting from allegations that Kyndryl may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (“Forgent” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FPS), a leading designer and manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment used in data centers, the power grid and energy-intensive industrial facilities, today announced that, in connection with its previously completed initial public offering of 39,413,573 shares of Class A common stock offered by parent entities of the Company controlled by Neos Partners, LP (the “Selling Stockholders”) and 16,586,427 shares of Class A common stock offered by Forgent, the underwriters have exercised their option to purchase in full an additional 5,912,036 shares of Class A common stock offered by Selling Stockholders and 2,487,964 shares of Class A common stock offered by Forgent, in each case at an initial public offering price of $27.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The issuance and sale of these additional shares closed today.

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Masonite International Corporation (“Masonite” or “the Company”) (NYSE: DOOR) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, is increasing prices for the below products and their derivatives in the Western Hemisphere. These price increases will be effective immediately or as contracts otherwise allow.

Oil States International, Inc. (NYSE:OIS) announced today that it has scheduled its fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. During the call, Oil States will discuss the results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, which are expected to be released on Friday, February 20, 2026, before the markets open.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes issued by RKTL Trust 2026-1 (“RKTL 2026-1”), an asset-backed securitization collateralized by unsecured consumer loans. This transaction represents RockLoans Marketplace LLC (“RockLoans”, “Rocket Loans”, or the “Company”) third 144A unsecured consumer loan ABS securitization.

The Advanced Imaging Society has announced the winners of the 2026 Lumiere Awards, recognizing outstanding creative and technical achievements during its 16th annual celebration. The awards honor the artists, engineers, and innovators whose work continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology.

Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCSI) today reported preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz continues its investigation of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (“Kyndryl” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KD) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the sale of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO) to Mubadala Capital, in partnership with TWG Global, for $2.43 per share in cash.

Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP) (“Simulations Plus” or the “Company”), a global leader in model-informed and AI-accelerated drug development that advances biopharma innovation, today announced the extension of two separate research collaborations with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The extended projects support ongoing federal research efforts focused on the development of new approach methodologies (NAMs) and advancing computational approaches for food and chemical safety assessments.

Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired POMDoctor, Ltd. (NASDAQ: POM) securities between October 9, 2025 and December 11, 2025. POMDoctor claims to be "a leading online medical services platform for chronic diseases in China."

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has arranged a total of $371,500,000 in financing to facilitate the development of The Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences. The luxury hotel and residences are planned for the heart of Nashville’s highly sought-after Gulch neighborhood.

ZipRecruiter® (NYSE: ZIP), a leading online employment marketplace, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Saenz to the company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the resignation of Yvonne Hao from her position as a member of the Board, both effective February 5, 2026. Jennifer Saenz will also serve as a member of ZipRecruiter’s Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired Paysafe Limited (“Paysafe” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PSFE) securities during the period of March 4, 2025 through November 12, 2025, inclusive (“the Class Period”).

The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (“Kyndryl” or the “Company”) (NYSE:KD). The investigation concerns whether the Company and/or members of its senior management may have violated federal securities laws or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against Hub Group, Inc. (“Hub Group” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:HUBG). The investigation concerns whether the Company and/or members of its senior management may have violated federal securities laws or engaged in other unlawful business practices.

Shares of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. fell over 54% in intraday trading on February 9, 2026, after the company disclosed it is launching an internal review of its account practices, delayed its quarterly filing, and announced the departure of its Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel. Gibbs Mura is investigating a potential Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KD) Securities Class Action Lawsuit concerning whether Kyndryl Holdings has violated federal securities laws by providing false or misleading statements to investors.

Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: NWL) announced today the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share. The dividend is payable March 13, 2026 to common stockholders of record at the close of trading on February 27, 2026.

Venezuelan-born contemporary artist Super Buddha announced today he will present a live painting experience on the red carpet at the Hispanic Prosperity Gala, presented by Latino Wall Street, taking place February 10, 2026, at the Mar-a-Lago Club. This landmark event reflects the growing support of the Latino community for conservative values and their historic turnout for President Donald Trump in the last election. The event will convene a distinguished roster of government leaders, business executives, diplomats, philanthropists, celebrities, and influential figures, reflect the diversity and reach of Hispanic leadership nationally and internationally.

Palliser Capital (“Palliser”) today announced the submission of a shareholder proposal on 9 February 2026 for consideration at the upcoming Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of LG Chem, LTD (“LG Chem” or the “Company”), scheduled for March 2026. In addition to the proposal, Palliser shared a letter with the Board of Directors of LG Chem outlining how significant governance, transparency and capital allocation shortcomings have led to an erosion of trust among investors and the Company’s persistent and unsustainably large discount to NAV.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (“Kyndryl” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KD) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that it is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hub Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) resulting from allegations that Hub Group may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce the grand opening of two full-service branch locations as part of its ongoing commitment to expanding access to personal, relationship-driven banking across the North Bay. The new branches—located in San Rafael and Petaluma will offer a complete suite of consumer and business banking services, along with the trusted community-first approach that has defined the bank for more than 135 years.

AM Best will sponsor and exhibit at Aon’s Florida (Re)Insurance Conference, which will take place Feb. 9-11, 2026, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida.

Maravai LifeSciences, Inc. (Maravai) (NASDAQ: MRVI), a global provider of life science reagents and services to researchers and biotech innovators, plans to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial and operating results after the market close on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT/ 5:00 p.m. ET.

SheltonAI, the institutional AI platform for valuation, announced senior executive appointments, major global expansion, and strong growth momentum entering 2026.

Satellos Bioscience Inc. (Nasdaq: MSLE, TSX: MSCL) (“Satellos” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing life-improving medicines to treat degenerative muscle diseases, today announced that it has completed its previously-announced underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 5,168,019 common shares, which includes the exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase an additional 712,574 common shares and, in lieu of common shares for certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase 495,049 common shares. The common shares were sold at a price of US$10.10 per share (C$13.81 per common share) and the pre-funded warrants were sold at a price of US$10.09999 per pre-funded warrant (C$13.80999 per pre-funded warrant), which represents the per share price for the common shares less the C$0.00001 per share exercise price for each pre-funded warrant. The total gross proceeds to the Company were approximately US$57.2 million, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions.

NETGEAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a global leader in intelligent networking solutions designed to power extraordinary experiences, today announced that it has granted restricted stock units (“RSU’s) as an inducement material to employment under its inducement plan.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today declared that the Corporation will pay a quarterly dividend of fifty-two cents ($0.52) per share on each outstanding share of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, said dividend to be paid on March 13, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2026.

Corpay, Inc.* (NYSE: CPAY), a global leader in corporate payments, today announced that its Cross-Border business has entered into a multi-year agreement to extend their successful and exclusive collaboration with Rugby Australia, as their Official Foreign Exchange (FX) Payments Partner. As part of this extension, Corpay Cross-Border will continue to act as an Official Partner of both the Men’s Australian National Rugby Union Team, the Wallabies, and the Women’s Australian National Rugby Union Team, the Wallaroos.

Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) (the "Company" or “Forward Industries”), the leading Solana treasury company, today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial and operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2025. The Company plans to release its financial results in a press release prior to the call.

Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE: PINS) today announced that Kecia Steelman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ulta Beauty, has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors, effective February 16, 2026.

Freedom Holding Corp. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FRHC), a multinational diversified financial services holding company with a presence in 21 countries, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended December 31, 2025.

Performance Food Group Company (“PFG”) (NYSE: PFGC) announced today that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Performance Food Group, Inc. (the “Issuer”), priced its previously announced offering of $1.06 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “notes”). PFG anticipates that the consummation of the offering will occur on February 19, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. PFG intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with borrowings under its revolving credit facility, to redeem all of the Issuer’s outstanding 5.500% Senior Notes due 2027, including to pay fees and expenses related thereto.

Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy announces on February 6, 2026 a Los Angeles jury returned a verdict in favor of twenty four residents of Carson, California who were exposed to toxic hydrogen sulfide gas for several months in the Fall of 2021. The residents were sickened by the “rotten egg” smell of the gas, which is known to cause headaches, nausea, and breathing problems. Carson is a working-class community in an industrial area. The Defendants denied responsibility for causing the odor, claimed the odor was an unforeseeable result of their conduct, and contended that the plaintiffs were not injured.

Parker Shaffie LLP, a decades-long proponent of ethical and professional responsibility in the practice of law, is now bringing that same advocacy to representing survivors of child abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual assault.

DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF) (the “Fund”) announced today its regular February monthly distribution.

Guardian Pharmacy Services, Inc. (NYSE: GRDN) today announced that it will release fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TSI) (the “Fund”) announced today that the Board of Directors of the Fund (the “Board”) have approved the terms of the issuance of transferrable rights (“Rights”) to the Fund’s common stockholders (“Common Stockholders”) as of February 19, 2026 (the “Record Date”), allowing the holders of Rights to subscribe for new shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”) of the Fund at a discount to market price (the “Offer”).

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited ("Butterfield" or the "Bank") (BSX: NTB.BH; NYSE: NTB) today announced financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Amentum Holdings, Inc. (“Amentum” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMTM), a leading advanced engineering and technology company, today announced results for the first quarter ended January 2, 2026, and reaffirmed its outlook for fiscal year 2026.

Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) today announced that Seraina Macia has been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors. Macia is an accomplished insurance executive with extensive international experience and a proven track record of successfully transforming organizations, driving strategic growth, and building high-performing teams across the US, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Smurfit Westrock plc (NYSE: SW, LSE: SWR) today announced it will permanently close one of the paper machines at its La Tuque, Quebec, mill. The machine’s annual production capacity of 127,000 tons of solid bleached sulfate (SBS) has faced ongoing scale and cost challenges.

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of a simplification of its corporate structure (the “Simplification Transaction”) that the Company previously announced was being negotiated. The Simplification Transaction collapsed the Company’s multi-share class structure into a single Class A share class structure and resulted in our Founder and former CEO, Jared Isaacman, simultaneously assigning and waiving his rights under the Tax Receivable Agreement (the “TRA”) with the Company.

Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a leading cloud-based human capital and technology-enabled services provider, today announced leadership changes as the company strengthens its commitment to deliver a market‑leading benefits experience for employers and their people across its core solutions in Health, Navigation, Wealth and Leaves. Karen Frost has been appointed Senior Vice President, Health and Navigation Solution Leader, and Kevin Curry has been named Senior Vice President, Leaves Solution Leader, both effective immediately.

Light & Wonder, Inc. (ASX: LNW) (“Light & Wonder” or the “Company”), announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after the U.S. markets close, and before the ASX opens on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Company will host an investor conference call and simultaneous webcast the same day at 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time and 9:00 a.m. Australian Daylight Savings Time to discuss the results.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ACGL; “Arch,” “our” or “the Company”) announces its 2025 fourth quarter results. The results included:

Ark Restaurants Corp. (NASDAQ:ARKR) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended December 27, 2025.

Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on March 31, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) ("we" or the "Fund") today announced that its Board of Trustees has declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on March 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026.

UDR, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: UDR), announced today its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, and has posted a related Investor Presentation to its website at ir.udr.com. Net Income, Funds from Operations (“FFO”), and FFO as Adjusted (“FFOA”) per diluted share for the quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2025, are detailed below.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will present at the Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026. Management will participate in a Fireside Chat at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Precision Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc. (“PAD” or the “Company”), a high-growth aerospace & defense engineering and manufacturing firm, today announced that it will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET in New York, NY.

FIS® (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, will announce fourth quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, February 24th, prior to market open.

Medpace Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDP) (“Medpace”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) (“Driven Brands” or the “Company”) today provided additional information regarding its segment reporting, which is effective for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.

Corebridge Financial, Inc. ("Corebridge" or the "Company") (NYSE: CRBG) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for full year and fourth quarter 2025.