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In the past 30 days, Best’s Review readers have been most interested in the following insurance news coverage:

Rocker, the AI assistant for busiest people at the world’s most ambitious companies, today announced $12.85M in funding led by Greycroft, with participation from Anthropic and Menlo Ventures' Anthology Fund, Matchstick, Stripe, and operators Jeanne DeWitt Grosser (COO, Vercel), Fran Ryan (CBO, Stripe), and David Singleton (Meta SuperIntelligence Labs leadership).

President of Argentina Javier Milei and Catamarca Governor Raúl Jalil today joined Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott to celebrate a major milestone for Argentina’s lithium industry, marking the official opening of Rio Tinto’s Fénix 1B expansion and Sal de Vida operation in Catamarca following a combined investment of around $1.4 billion.

Westinghouse Electric Company has launched a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) study, funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Program, for one advanced AP1000® modular reactor at Jaslovské Bohunice Nuclear Power Plant in Slovakia. The work is being conducted for Jadrová energetická spoločnosť Slovenska (JESS), a wholly owned subsidiary of state-owned Jadrová a vyraďovacia spoločnosť (JAVYS), which is responsible for developing Slovakia’s new nuclear plant.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to two classes of notes issued by IGS Solar Shamrock Issuer 2026-1, LLC. The transaction is collateralized by a diversified pool of 18,488 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 7.25%, consisting of the discounted payments of the leases and PPAs, is approximately $374.7 million.

Push Security, the browser security company on a mission to secure every web and AI interaction, today announced it has been named a winner in Cyber Defense Magazine's Top InfoSec Innovators for 2026, receiving the Publisher's Choice award in AI-Powered Threat Detection & Response.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) President Michael Weinstein offered the following remarks in the passing earlier today of labor & civil rights icon Dolores Huerta:

A new technology platform developed at the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) designed to streamline nurse onboarding has saved UMMS nearly $4 million in labor costs while improving resource allocation and bolstering new hire nurse readiness and confidence. OARS (Orientation Assessment Reporting System), an evidence-based nurse onboarding and orientation platform, is now being made commercially available through the iHarbor Innovation Center, UMMS’ innovation and incubation studio that builds digital health and artificial intelligence products and solutions.

Tartar Shield Pet Products, Inc. today announced that Tartar Shield® Pro Care Natural Pet Toothpaste has been named a winner in the Nutrition and Wellness category of the 2026 Veterinary Practice News Readers' Choice Product Awards. Winners are chosen by vote of Veterinary Practice News readers, the veterinarians and veterinary teams who use and recommend products in daily practice.

Transition Industries LLC today announced that it has signed a definitive Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreement with Siemens Energy and Techint Engineering & Construction (“Techint E&C”) for the approximately 210 MW electrolyzer facility at its Pacifico Mexinol project in Sinaloa, Mexico. The agreement is subject to customary conditions precedent, including the completion of project financing.

In its first year entering the program, Digital Commerce Group (DCGroup) has been named a top 10 Enterprise Industry Leader by Deloitte Technology Fast 50™, which ranks Canada’s fastest-growing and most innovative technology companies. The group ranked ninth in a highly competitive category, a position built on an operating model few Canadian payments companies can match: a vertically integrated banking and payments technology stack and proprietary processing infrastructure housed under one roof.

Belkin, a global leader in consumer electronics accessories trusted by more than 1 billion customers worldwide, today introduced Infinity Folio, a beautifully crafted protective case exclusively designed for iPad mini. The Infinity Folio is engineered to protect without compromise. A thin, lightweight and translucent back lets the new iPad mini design shine through with 360° of protection against drops of up to 2 meters*. The ingeniously engineered detachable cover transforms into a stand with multiple viewing angles. Whether it's streaming a favorite show, joining a video call, or reading an exciting book, Infinity Folio adapts to every moment. Designed specifically for iPad mini, Infinity Folio is available at launch through Apple stores and online in select markets worldwide, with additional retail availability by the end of the year.

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action on behalf of purchasers of securities of Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENX) between November 13, 2023 and August 7, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Tenax is a Phase 3, development stage pharmaceutical company.

ŌURA, a health intelligence platform and maker of the world’s smallest smart ring, today announced the launch of SMART-BMI, its first clinical trial, in collaboration with UC San Diego Health, examining outcomes from GLP-1 treatment and bariatric surgery. The multi-year study is the latest addition to Oura’s growing work in healthcare research, scientific validation, and outcomes measurement, led by the Office of Regulatory and Clinical Affairs (ORCA), which was built over the past year under Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ricky Bloomfield.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of AXA S.A. (AXA) (France) and its rated subsidiaries. AXA is the main operating holding company of the AXA group and operates as the group’s internal reinsurer. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)

A who’s who of globally recognized and industry-leading brands are to be featured this season on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian, including this week’s guest, Will Hewes, the Global Water Stewardship Lead at Amazon.

Joybound People & Pets celebrated the groundbreaking of The Liberty Center: Pet Boarding, Daycare & Veterinary Behavioral Services on October 21, marking a major milestone in the organization's commitment to strengthening the human-animal bond and expanding essential resources for Bay Area pets and families.

Mosai™, a leader in connected clinical intelligence for home-based care, today announced the launch of OASIS Intelligence, a new solution designed to help home health agencies improve clinical documentation accuracy, protect earned reimbursement and reduce compliance and audit risk.

CoLab today announced it has ranked No. 23 in the “Technology Fast 50” category of Deloitte Canada’s 2026 Technology Fast 50™ program, recognizing the country’s fastest-growing technology companies. With revenue growth of 1,075% from 2022 to 2025, CoLab earned a place on the list for the second consecutive year, reflecting sustained momentum as manufacturers increasingly adopt AI to accelerate engineering decisions and improve product development.

Almost all software providers (97%) say slow or complex payment integrations have cost them revenue, according to new research commissioned by Payroc, a global payment-processing acquirer and technology platform. The survey of 750 senior leaders and developers at independent software vendors (ISVs) across the US, UK and Canada also found that 73% had delayed or decided against adding a payment capability because integration was too costly or complex.

Toyota Boshoku Tennessee, LLC (TBTN) and Toyota Boshoku Jackson Tennessee, LLC (TBJT), in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), hosted its second annual Zero Waste Tennessee community collection event on October 26 at Rockabilly Stadium in Jackson.

What began with a single smoker in Dallas, Texas, in 1941 has evolved into an 85-year family barbecue legacy that continues to shape the industry today. As the Dickey family celebrates 85 years of Texas barbecue tradition, Rancher's Premium Smokehouse is honoring the generations of expertise, craftsmanship, and time-tested smoking techniques that inspired its rise as the nation's fastest-growing national smoked sausage brand.

Wire 3, a leading 100% fiber internet provider, today announced the official launch of pre-sales in Macon during a ribbon-cutting celebration hosted by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. Wire 3 is investing more than $60 million in the Macon area without the use of taxpayer dollars, with its planned network expected to reach more than 60,000 homes and businesses across the Greater Macon area. The milestone brings Wire 3 one step closer to connecting its first customers in Georgia, with the first customers expected to be connected in the coming weeks.

Eastman Kodak Company today announced the expansion of its KODAK PHARMACEUTICALS portfolio with the addition of KODAK® Normal Saline, 0.9%. The company also introduced a new U.S.-based online store designed to simplify purchasing for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life science customers.

Redwood Credit Union recently joined in the annual worldwide celebration of International Credit Union (ICU) Day, a day to raise awareness and reflect on the positive impact credit unions make in the lives of their members and communities.

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of GIG Insurance - Egypt S.A.E. (GIG Egypt) (Egypt). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Apple® today introduced the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR® Display, featuring breakthrough tandem OLED technology that delivers game-changing front-of-screen performance. Available in 14- and 16-inch models, MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display offers a visual experience unlike any other, transforming pro workflows with up to 2000 nits peak HDR and SDR brightness, an industry-leading 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio for exceptional detail, a 120Hz variable refresh rate, and a wider color gamut covering both P3 and Adobe RGB for brilliant colors. The new MacBook Pro also introduces intuitive Touch capabilities on the Mac® for the first time, opening up a whole new dimension for pros to interact with their content, from manipulating 3D models to playing musical instruments onscreen. The Dynamic Island® now comes to Mac, serving as the home for Spotlight®,1 Live Activities®, and Siri® AI.2 And with up to 24 hours of battery life in thinner and much lighter 3- and 4-pound designs, MacBook Pro is more portable than ever, empowering pros to take their work wherever inspiration strikes.3 Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max, Apple’s most powerful chips ever built for a pro laptop, along with up to 128GB of unified memory and now up to 16TB of blazing-fast storage, the new MacBook Pro delivers speed and capability for the most demanding workflows. An enhanced six-speaker sound system now provides 50 percent deeper bass and remarkable sound clarity for even more immersive audio. And Thunderbolt 5 and a wide array of connectivity, a 12MP Center Stage® camera, studio-quality mics, and the power of macOS® 27 with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI complete the MacBook Pro experience.2 It is available to pre-order starting today, October 28, with availability beginning Friday, November 6.

FINRA and the SIFMA Foundation today announced a new strategic alliance to expand access to financial education for young people nationwide. The partnership brings together the organizations’ expertise in financial and investor education to help investors of today and tomorrow develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

CISCO PARTNER SUMMIT 2026 – World Wide Technology (WWT) has been named Global One Cisco Partner of the Year, Global Enterprise Partner of the Year, Global Americas Partner of the Year and Global Networking Partner of the Year. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, has been named Canada Security Partner of the Year and Central Canada Impact Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2026. These recognitions underscore the strength of WWT and Softchoice’s unified approach, combining WWT’s enterprise expertise and global scale with Softchoice’s proven success in the commercial and SMB markets. Together, under one company, the full spectrum of Cisco solutions is available to clients across every market segment with enterprise-grade innovation, flexibility and trusted engagement.

Reality Inc. today introduced Trustable AI, an AI trust engine that verifies what a business receives: the documents and photos in an application, the voice on a call, the face on a video meeting, and the AI agents acting on another company's behalf. It shows exactly what was fabricated or altered and seals a signed authenticity record to it. Whoever receives it next reads the record.

GITHUB UNIVERSE— New Relic, the intelligent observability platform, today announced a suite of integrations for GitHub Copilot that bring continuous telemetry directly into developers’ workflows from coding through deployment. The integrations help engineers understand coding agent usage as they work, correlate AI and human-generated code deployments with real-time application performance, and address production issues before they escalate. Developers now get the full power of New Relic without ever having to log into a dashboard or leave GitHub.

D-Wave Quantum, Inc. ("D-Wave" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QBTS) investors who wish to serve as lead plaintiff in a pending securities fraud class action lawsuit must move the Court by December 15, 2026. The suit was filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities from February 26, 2026 through August 25, 2026, inclusive. The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith today highlighted the deadline in the case, Fessler v. D-Wave Quantum, Inc. et al., which was filed on October 15, 2026 in the U.S. District Court California Northern District (Case No. 3:26-cv-11953).

Everlaw, the AI-powered litigation platform, announced Omni and Workflows at Everlaw Summit in San Francisco. Omni is Everlaw’s agentic AI investigation suite. It builds on Deep Dive, which legal teams already use to investigate across their full evidence set, and adds two new capabilities: the Omni Agent, which answers questions in everyday language by orchestrating a broad set of Everlaw’s features, and Case Memory, which builds a shared understanding of the matter that grows as new evidence comes in. Workflows enables review managers to design, run, and oversee complex document reviews with built-in human controls.

Cloudinary, the image and video platform that powers many of the world's top brands, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Asset Management Platforms. This is Cloudinary's third consecutive appearance in the report and its first as a Leader, after being named a Visionary in the two previous iterations.

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its monthly Public Pension Funding Index (PPFI), which analyzes data from the nation’s 100 largest public defined benefit plans.

National nonprofit Carry The Load recently opened registration for its 100,000-Meter Challenge, presented by Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A). From November 1–30, participants of any age around the world can walk, run, cycle, row, ruck or swim to complete 100,000 meters individually or in teams in honor of U.S. veterans.

Camino Partners, a values-led investment platform founded by KIND Founder Daniel Lubetzky, continues to back growth-stage companies at the intersection of consumer, health, and technology. Today, the company announced its investment in Intake Breathing, partnering behind a shared mission to end mouth breathing and empower people to get more out of life, starting with their breath. The partnership is Intake’s first significant capital infusion, marking the transition from family-run to partner-run business.

Travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) today released the findings of its 12th annual State of Travel Insurance (SOTI) Safest Destinations report, the widely trusted research project examining how U.S. travelers view travel safety and travel insurance for the coming year.

Frost Law will be participating in several upcoming free webinars of interest to the tax community and businesses, including a special look at what the mid-term election results mean in a Nov. 5 webinar.

Cargill has introduced Craftiva™, a reduced-sugar brand of flavored syrups and sweetener packets for consumers who want to cut back on sugar without giving up great taste.

Cordica Medical (Cordica), a medical device contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced its new website, cordicamedical.com, built as a working resource for the engineers and program teams who develop medical devices. Alongside Cordica’s design, development, manufacturing, and automation capabilities, the site includes a technical knowledge base of more than 50 references, interactive engineering tools, and an online store for stock medical tubing.

DAELIM BELEFIC, with a manufacturing center in Jiangsu, China, and a facility in Houston, the United States, today announced that its 1,000 kVA VPE dry-type transformer, model SGB-1000/0.48-0.48, has received UL certification for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The certified three-phase transformer is intended for integration into a mobile microgrid application in the United States.

Rhino USA, the Austin-based truck, towing and off-road adventure gear brand, is expanding its Integrated Cargo Magic (ICM) Bed-Mounted Retractable Ratchet Straps to fit a much wider range of trucks. Originally designed for select Ford models, ICM adds Toyota, GM and universal fitments in November 2026, with Ram and Jeep Gladiator following in 2027, bringing Rhino USA’s built-in cargo securement system to more truck owners.

The Board of Directors of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share on the company’s Common Stock.

Vitable Health, the benefits and care platform serving hourly workers and small businesses, has launched Care AI, an AI-powered care and benefits navigator built into the Vitable app that helps members book care, understand their benefits, and get answers at any hour.

Lilypath, Inc. today announced the official launch of its patent-pending Authority Intelligence™ platform, designed to analyze, monitor and strengthen how generative AI engines perceive and describe corporate leaders and professionals. The launch coincides with groundbreaking research from Lilypath revealing critical inaccuracies in how AI handles top executives, including finding that three in four CEOs in their first year receive inaccurate or confused descriptions across major platforms.

BancPlus Corporation, the holding company for BankPlus, today announced that on October 27, 2026, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share of its common stock. The cash dividend is equivalent to an annualized dividend of $2.12 per share. The cash dividend will be paid on December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 13, 2026.

KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to ten classes of mortgage pass-through certificates from Hildene 2026-NQM1 Mortgage Trust (HILD 2026-NQM1), an RMBS transaction sponsored by Hildene-CCC Loan Acquisition II, LLC (“Hildene”), with mortgage loans acquired from Button Finance, Inc., acting as the aggregator. The $292.5 million transaction is collateralized by a pool of 381 residential mortgages, including a meaningful concentration of collateral that KBRA considers to be “non-prime” (87.8%), with fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) making up 95.7% and 4.3% of the pool, respectively. Most loans are either classified as non-qualified mortgages (Non-QM; 54.5%) or exempt (44.3%) from the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage (ATR/QM) rule due to being originated for non-consumer loan purposes. The three largest originators were Emporium TPO LLC, JSB Mortgage Corp. and FundLoans Capital Inc., each accounting for approximately 19.9% of the pool by principal balance.

Comcast's Xfinity today announced the completion of a network expansion project connecting nearly 7,000 homes and businesses in Forest, Virginia to multi-gigabit, symmetrical Internet.

Symetra Life Insurance Company today announced that Fortune® magazine and Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, have recognized Symetra on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ list. This is Symetra’s fifth consecutive appearance on the list, coming in at No. 39 among the top 100 organizations in the large workplace category.

The latest additions to South Coast Plaza span several corners of the luxury market, from ready-to-wear by established designers to high jewelry and fragrance. The lineup includes both historic houses with roots in the 19th century and younger labels founded in the past two decades, reflecting the range of generations and specialties represented at the plaza.

City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the country, honored Larry Mestel, founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music, with its prestigious Spirit of Life® Award at the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry (MFEI) Gala held Oct. 27 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

GoFundMe today announced that Stephanie Parks has joined the company as Chief Compliance Officer. Parks brings more than 20 years of experience leading compliance and risk programs across payments and financial services, most recently as Chief Compliance Officer at Fiserv.

TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) has been named Global Distributor of the Year and Americas Distributor of the Year for the second consecutive year at Cisco Partner Summit 2026. TD SYNNEX was also recognized as EMEA Distributor of the Year by Cisco.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and OpenEvidence, the most popular AI for doctors in the United States, today announced a collaboration to make ASAM’s clinical guidelines, guidance, and implementation resources accessible through OpenEvidence. This integration enables OpenEvidence’s clinician users to readily access ASAM’s evidence-based guidance for the care of patients with substance use disorders (SUD) and addiction. ASAM’s guidance will surface automatically when clinically relevant, alongside peer-reviewed literature, with citations and a direct link back to the source.

JAB Insurance announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Utmost Life and Pensions, a UK life and pensions platform with more than £5 billion of assets and serving nearly 300,000 policyholders, from Utmost Group plc. Utmost Life and Pensions will go to market as JAB Pensions, JAB Insurance's UK pension risk solutions platform. The acquisition marks JAB Insurance's entry into the UK insurance market.

Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) today announced that its Building & Infrastructure business group has been renamed Orbia Water & Climate Solutions, reflecting the evolution of its portfolio and growing focus on solutions that advance water security, climate resilience and sustainable living.

As critical infrastructure operators face growing pressure to maintain uninterrupted power while managing increasingly complex battery installations, H2scan® today unveiled its HY-GUARD® battery safety monitoring platform, the only system of its kind that brings together self-calibration, continuous hydrogen detection, early warning capabilities and centralized system visibility to help operators identify developing battery hazards before they escalate.

OnQ, the retail industry’s leading provider of engaging, tech-enabled, secure retail displays and experiences, today announced new Dfi™ retail security brackets for two of Apple’s newest products: iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, and HomeView, Apple’s newly introduced smart home hub. These new security brackets are the latest proof points of OnQ’s ability to design and engineer device-specific security solutions for new Apple products as quickly as Apple can announce them.

Daversa, a leading executive search firm specializing in building the leadership teams of the world's most transformative companies, has been named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ list by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, ranking No. 28.

Flocking for docking? Every year, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show sends locals and snowbirds home with dreams of a new center console, a bigger cruiser or more weekends on the water. Then they wake up to the reality of a slip shortage. Do the Keys hold the key?

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (NYSE: HTB), the holding company for HomeTrust Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Charles F. Bowman as a director of the Company, effective October 26, 2026. Mr. Bowman has served as an advisory director of the Company and the Bank since July 2026.

Brookmont Capital Management today announced that GTS is now the lead market maker for the Brookmont Catastrophic Bond ETF (ILS), which transitioned its primary listing from NYSE Arca to the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) on September 18, 2026. The announcement comes as ILS, the first U.S.-listed ETF dedicated to catastrophe bonds, surpasses $150 million in assets under management as of Oct. 28, 2026.

Solmate Infrastructure Public Limited Company (formerly Brera Holdings PLC) (Nasdaq: SLMT) (“Solmate” or the “Company”), a Solana-based digital asset treasury and infrastructure company, today announced that the Registrar of Companies of Ireland has issued a Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name. The certificate formally changes the Company’s legal name from Brera Holdings Public Limited Company to Solmate Infrastructure Public Limited Company, effective October 27, 2026.

Global law firm Goodwin today announced that its AI Governance Benchmark is now available within Claude for Legal, as part of Anthropic’s new gallery of ready-to-use artifacts. Created by Goodwin and built in Claude, the Benchmark helps users assess and optimize their approach to AI governance.

PsiQuantum today unveiled its Optical Circuit Switching (OCS) technology, demonstrating how the company’s advanced, low-loss silicon photonics platform can be applied to some of the most significant scaling challenges facing AI infrastructure.

PPC, a family-oriented investment firm that partners with family-, founder- and management-owned businesses, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement under which Platinum Equity would purchase EDP, a leading provider of propane distribution services.

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, announced today that Great Place to Work® and Fortune have named First American one of the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™, marking the eleventh straight year the company has earned a place on the list.

Ordr, the integrated payments and commerce intelligence company, today announced that Daniel Montellano has joined the company as an advisor. Montellano will help guide Ordr’s product and vertical direction as Ordr Insights expands beyond sports and entertainment into lodging and hospitality.

Focused Cryo, Inc., an Atlanta-based medical device company, today announced the completion of its first clinical cases with the Focused Cryotherapy System, an FDA-cleared (K250742) cryoablation platform that lets physicians select either a conventional circumferential freeze or a directional freeze concentrated on one side of the probe.

Aprimo, the industry leader in digital asset management (DAM) and content operations solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Asset Management Platforms. Aprimo has now been positioned in a Leaders Quadrant in every iteration of this report. In the 2026 report, the company is also furthest for “Ability to Execute.”

Rajant Corporation today announced the appointment of U.S. Army Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard (Ret.) to its Board of Directors. Buzzard brings more than 34 years of leadership experience in military operations, international security cooperation, and organizational transformation, strengthening Rajant’s strategic leadership as it advances resilient communications and distributed computing for U.S. and allied defense missions.

Mercado Libre (NASDAQ: MELI), the leading e-commerce and fintech platform in Latin America, today released the latest episode of its Investor Relations podcast series, “Inside Mercado Libre,” titled “The Future of Advertising.” Richard Cathcart, Investor Relations Officer, is joined by Jesus Moreno Sosa, Senior Vice President of Advertising at Mercado Libre, to discuss Mercado Ads’ strategy, competitive position, and growth opportunities.

Independent sellers have become a driving force behind Amazon’s marketplace, now accounting for more than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store. US independent sellers averaged more than $375,000 in annual sales in 2025, up nearly 30% year on year, while more than 11,000 US-based sellers grew their sales by over 10x. This impact extends well beyond the marketplace: those same sellers employed more than two million people across the US to support their Amazon-related businesses in 2025.

Villanova University has received a $25 million gift from Justin Gmelich ’90 VSB and his wife, Victoria, to the University’s comprehensive capital campaign, Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University. Justin Gmelich, co-chief investment officer at Millennium Management, serves as a current co-chair of the Espiritus Nova campaign.