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Publication Relating to Transparency Notifications
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Publication Relating to Transparency Notifications

Nyxoah SA disclosed that Robert Taub and his affiliated entity BMI Estate submitted a transparency notification after passively crossing the 10% voting‑rights threshold. The combined holdings amount to 4,360,800 voting rights, representing 9.99% of Nyxoah’s 43,662,403 total voting rights as...

By Euronext
Chart Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Chart Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Chart Industries posted full‑year 2025 sales of $4.26 billion, a modest 2.5% increase, while orders rose 13.4% to $5.68 billion, delivering a book‑to‑bill of 1.33. Adjusted operating income reached $884.4 million, yielding a 20.7% margin, though adjusted operating margin slipped 40 basis points...

By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
Dow Closes More than 500 Points Lower After Hot Inflation Report, Mounting Concerns About AI Impact
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Dow Closes More than 500 Points Lower After Hot Inflation Report, Mounting Concerns About AI Impact

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 521.28 points, or 1.05%, to finish at 48,977.92 after a hotter‑than‑expected producer price index showed 0.5% inflation in January. The broader market fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.43% and the Nasdaq off 0.92%, as...

By CNBC – Markets
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NewsFeb 27, 2026

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Monroe Capital Corporation’s listed options will be adjusted following its proposed merger with Horizon Technology Finance Corporation. The OCC will change the option symbol from MRCC to HRZN1 and increase the contract multiplier from 1 to 100, meaning each contract...

By OCC (Options Clearing Corporation) – Information Memos
US rPET Demand Under Sustained Pressure: PRC
NewsFeb 27, 2026

US rPET Demand Under Sustained Pressure: PRC

US recycled PET (rPET) demand remains weak, prompting concerns at the Plastics Recycling Conference. The recent shutdown of Evergreen Recycling’s Ohio and New York plants cuts domestic processing capacity by roughly 16%, tightening an already strained market. Low‑priced imports and abundant...

By Argus Media – News & analysis
Cyberattacks on Hospitals Cost Lives. Here’s How to Fight Back at Machine Speed.
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Cyberattacks on Hospitals Cost Lives. Here’s How to Fight Back at Machine Speed.

Morpheus is an AI‑driven platform that ingests alerts from a hospital’s existing security stack—SIEM, EDR, firewalls, NDR, email security, DLP and identity tools—and stitches them into a single ransomware kill‑chain view. By correlating these signals, it can surface an attack...

By Security Boulevard
What Makes You Notice a Store’s Sign, or Ignore It? The Answer Makes This Franchise $115 Million a Year.
NewsFeb 27, 2026

What Makes You Notice a Store’s Sign, or Ignore It? The Answer Makes This Franchise $115 Million a Year.

SpeedPro, a franchise specializing in large‑format graphics, now operates over 130 U.S. studios and generates roughly $115 million in annual sales. CEO Paul Brewster attributes the growth to a three‑pillar strategy—expanding the customer base, maintaining strong profit margins, and leveraging technology...

By Entrepreneur » Sales
Private Markets in 401(k)s Face Major Liquidity Challenges: Morningstar
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Private Markets in 401(k)s Face Major Liquidity Challenges: Morningstar

Morningstar’s new research shows that liquidity, not performance, is the primary obstacle for private‑equity and credit products in 401(k) plans. Simulations using real participant data reveal that even modest redemption flows can exhaust liquidity buffers, forcing managers to allocate up...

By Financial Planning (Arizent)
The Rise of The Light System™
NewsFeb 27, 2026

The Rise of The Light System™

Jarrod Barakett, president of The Light System™, is commercializing decades‑old research by Robert J. Religa into a wellness platform that uses polychromatic, bio‑photonic light and scalar fields. The company shifted its messaging from dense scientific jargon to experiential testimonials, making...

By CEOWORLD magazine
Week Ahead: US Dollar Slips on Trade Uncertainty as NFP, Eurozone HICP Loom
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Week Ahead: US Dollar Slips on Trade Uncertainty as NFP, Eurozone HICP Loom

US Dollar slipped this week, trading near 97.60 on the DXY, down about 0.2% as traders digest the Supreme Court’s decision that declared Trump‑era tariffs illegal and the administration’s subsequent new levies. A stronger‑than‑expected Producer Price Index failed to lift...

By FXStreet — News
Life Mirrors Art: Ransomware Hits Hospitals on TV & IRL
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Life Mirrors Art: Ransomware Hits Hospitals on TV & IRL

The recent episode of HBO’s drama "The Pitt" portrayed a hospital’s IT systems being shut down by ransomware, forcing clinicians to revert to paper‑based processes. Hours later, the University of Mississippi Medical Center confirmed a real ransomware breach that crippled...

By Dark Reading
Startup Space at 10: A Launchpad for the New Space Economy
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Startup Space at 10: A Launchpad for the New Space Economy

The Startup Space pitch competition celebrated its 10th anniversary at SATShow Week, cementing its role as a premier on‑ramp for emerging space companies. Founded in 2015 to fill a gap for early‑stage firms, the event now draws about 400 attendees...

By Via Satellite
Celebrating Women Who Shape Travel Advisor Success
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Celebrating Women Who Shape Travel Advisor Success

Travel advisor platform Travelsavers highlighted two senior women executives for International Women’s Day. Chief Sales Officer Kathryn Mazza‑Burney credits crisis‑driven customer service and agency‑focused consulting for reshaping the business model. Marketing head Nicole Mazza says the pandemic taught her that...

By Recommend
Otello Corporation Share Buyback Program Status
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Otello Corporation Share Buyback Program Status

Otello Corporation announced the latest tranche of its share buyback program, with Pareto Securities purchasing 108,440 shares between 23 and 27 February 2026 at an average price of NOK 17.75, representing a NOK 1.93 million outlay. Since the program’s launch on 9 February,...

By Euronext
Nordea Bank Abp: Repurchase of Own Shares on 27.02.2026
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Nordea Bank Abp: Repurchase of Own Shares on 27.02.2026

Nordea Bank ABP completed a share repurchase on 27 February 2026, buying 401,781 of its own shares for a total cost of €6.66 million. The purchases were executed on the Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen exchanges at a weighted‑average price of €16.57 per share....

By Euronext
A Major MVPD Merger Is Done: FCC OKs Charter-Cox Deal
NewsFeb 27, 2026

A Major MVPD Merger Is Done: FCC OKs Charter-Cox Deal

The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau approved Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Enterprises’ residential cable, fiber, and managed‑IT businesses. The deal, signed in May 2025, will rebrand the combined consumer offering under the Spectrum name while adopting the Cox corporate...

By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
Sverica Promotes Michael Dougherty to Partner and Doug Patrican to Principal
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Sverica Promotes Michael Dougherty to Partner and Doug Patrican to Principal

Sverica announced that Michael Dougherty has been elevated to partner, while Doug Patrican has been promoted to principal. The firm also welcomed Matt Johnson as a new principal. These moves expand the firm’s senior leadership team across its core practice...

By PE Hub Europe
NES Fircroft Bondco AS FY25 Annual Results
NewsFeb 27, 2026

NES Fircroft Bondco AS FY25 Annual Results

NES Fircroft Bondco AS released its audited FY25 annual results on 27 February 2026. The company directed investors to its investor‑relations website for the full report and to Oslo Børs NewsWeb for additional details. The filing satisfies Oslo Stock Exchange...

By Euronext
Beyond the Third Neighbor: Mongolia-US Ties in an Era of Great Power Competition
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Beyond the Third Neighbor: Mongolia-US Ties in an Era of Great Power Competition

The United States and Mongolia marked 39 years of diplomatic ties while deepening their Strategic Partnership with flagship projects such as the $462 million MCC Water Compact and a USTDA‑backed aviation safety program. Mongolia’s recent accession to the Trump‑led Board of...

By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
UK Appoints Barclays Executive as Top Bank of England Regulator
NewsFeb 27, 2026

UK Appoints Barclays Executive as Top Bank of England Regulator

The UK government appointed Katharine Braddick, a former regulator now Barclays group head of strategic policy, as the Bank of England's deputy governor for prudential regulation. Her five‑year term begins on July 1, 2026, succeeding Sam Woods. The move follows finance...

By Insurance Journal
Matson Q4 Ocean Profit Stable
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Matson Q4 Ocean Profit Stable

Matson reported marginally weaker fourth‑quarter results as container volumes slipped 2.3% year‑over‑year, driven by a 7.2% drop in China shipments amid ongoing trade‑war pressures. Ocean operating income dipped to $136 million on revenue of $704.2 million, but the company was partially offset...

By FreightWaves
Netmarble Union Accuses ZEMPOT of Forcing Recommended Resignations After Project Shutdown, Demands Job Security Plan
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Netmarble Union Accuses ZEMPOT of Forcing Recommended Resignations After Project Shutdown, Demands Job Security Plan

The Netmarble labor union alleges that ZEMPOT, a Netmarble affiliate, forced 13 employees into a “recommended resignation” scheme after a project was shut down. Workers were placed on standby, offered 80% of their wages or three months of consolation pay,...

By Inven Global
Microsoft Testing Windows 11 Batch File Security Improvements
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Microsoft Testing Windows 11 Batch File Security Improvements

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that add a new batch‑file security mode, letting administrators lock batch files in use via the LockBatchFilesInUse registry key or the LockBatchFilesWhenInUse manifest control. The change reduces the need for per‑statement signature validation, boosting script...

By BleepingComputer
YSpace, York University Open the Door Between Canada and Korea’s Tech Ecosystem
NewsFeb 27, 2026

YSpace, York University Open the Door Between Canada and Korea’s Tech Ecosystem

YSpace, the entrepreneurship hub at York University, has signed two memorandums of understanding with South Korea’s Korea Business Angels Association and the Seoul AI Hub. The agreements give YSpace a formal mandate to help Korean startups enter Canada and to...

By BetaKit (Canada)
Botkeeper Infinite Acquired by Xendoo, Platform Will Live Again
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Botkeeper Infinite Acquired by Xendoo, Platform Will Live Again

Botkeeper Infinite has been revived after Xendoo acquired its AI assets and re‑established the platform as a distinct division. The acquisition follows a brief shutdown announced by CEO Enrico Palmerino, but the software remained live to give customers time to...

By Accounting Today
Inside Go-To-Market at Camunda: Meet Aurélien CRESP, Strategic Account Executive
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Inside Go-To-Market at Camunda: Meet Aurélien CRESP, Strategic Account Executive

Camunda’s new “Meet a Camundi” series spotlights its go‑to‑market organization, beginning with Strategic Account Executive Aurélien Cresp. Cresp describes how his background in technology sales informs a relationship‑first approach that emphasizes executive alignment and measurable value. He recounts turning a bank...

By Camunda – Blog
Sam Altman Aims to 'Help De-Escalate' Tensions with Pentagon as OpenAI Employees Voice Support for Anthropic
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Sam Altman Aims to 'Help De-Escalate' Tensions with Pentagon as OpenAI Employees Voice Support for Anthropic

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sent an internal memo urging the company to help de‑escalate the growing dispute between rival Anthropic and the U.S. Department of Defense. Anthropic faces a Friday 5:01 p.m. ET deadline to decide whether to grant the Pentagon...

By CNBC Technology
FinOps for Agents: Loop Limits, Tool-Call Caps and the New Unit Economics of Agentic SaaS
NewsFeb 27, 2026

FinOps for Agents: Loop Limits, Tool-Call Caps and the New Unit Economics of Agentic SaaS

The article introduces FinOps for agents, a discipline that treats AI cognition costs as a reliability metric in agentic SaaS. It outlines how loops, tool‑calls, and token usage can explode variable spend and erode gross margin. By defining guardrails such...

By InfoWorld
Driver Recruiters Turn to Agentic AI to Streamline Hiring
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Driver Recruiters Turn to Agentic AI to Streamline Hiring

Driver recruiters are adopting agentic AI to streamline candidate engagement. Tyson Foods recently deployed AI agents that handle initial outreach, pre‑qualify drivers, and schedule calls, allowing its six recruiters to efficiently support a 2,800‑truck fleet. Industry leaders at the 2026...

By Transport Topics – Technology
Consolidated Unaudited Interim Report of AS PRFoods for the 2nd Quarter and 6 Months of 2025/2026 Financial Year
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Consolidated Unaudited Interim Report of AS PRFoods for the 2nd Quarter and 6 Months of 2025/2026 Financial Year

PRFoods reported a sharp 25% drop in Q2 revenue to €5.1 million, driven by weak demand in Estonia and Finland. Gross profit fell 43% and EBITDA slipped to €0.1 million, while the net loss widened to €0.7 million versus €0.1 million a year earlier....

By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
Chicago Industrial Is Having A Moment — Some Investors Want In
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Chicago Industrial Is Having A Moment — Some Investors Want In

Chicago’s industrial market is demonstrating steady fundamentals, with vacancy holding at 4.6% in 2025 and leasing activity climbing to 40.5 million sq ft, while rents rose 4.6% to $8.97 per sq ft. Mid‑market investors Matterhorn and SparrowHawk each secured $300 million in equity, giving Matterhorn...

By Bisnow
During Lula’s Visit, South Korea and Brazil Agree to Revive Mercosur Trade Talks
NewsFeb 27, 2026

During Lula’s Visit, South Korea and Brazil Agree to Revive Mercosur Trade Talks

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited Seoul, upgrading the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership and signing ten MOUs across AI, biotech, agriculture, health and security. The summit’s headline outcome was the decision to revive stalled Mercosur free‑trade...

By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Boot Barn Strengthens Its Country Music Ties With New Stagecoach Sponsorship
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Boot Barn Strengthens Its Country Music Ties With New Stagecoach Sponsorship

Boot Barn announced its debut sponsorship of the Stagecoach country‑music festival, serving as the official boot retailer and presenting sponsor of the new Mustang Stage. The partnership includes on‑site activations, custom giveaways, and a pre‑festival in‑store loyalty event at its...

By WWD
Microsoft Ads Launches Self-Serve Negative Keyword Lists
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Microsoft Ads Launches Self-Serve Negative Keyword Lists

Microsoft Advertising has introduced self‑serve shared negative keyword lists, allowing advertisers to create, edit, and apply up to 5,000 negative keywords directly in the UI. The lists can be attached at the campaign or account level and support exact and...

By Search Engine Land
ETJ: There's Only One CEF That Will Survive A Market Crash
NewsFeb 27, 2026

ETJ: There's Only One CEF That Will Survive A Market Crash

ETJ, a closed‑end fund, hedges its U.S. equity holdings by buying out‑of‑the‑money S&P 500 put options that cover nearly the entire portfolio. This strategy allowed the fund to post positive returns during the 2008 financial crisis and positions it as a...

By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
Flux Inks $37M in New Investment
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Flux Inks $37M in New Investment

Flux, an AI‑powered platform that automates hardware design, announced a $37 million financing round combining a $27 million Series B and a previously undisclosed $10 million Series A. The Series B was led by venture firm 8VC, with participation from existing backers Bain Capital Ventures, Liquid 2...

By VC News Daily
GDP Revision May Widen FY27 Fiscal Deficit Ratio, Raise Debt Path Concerns
NewsFeb 27, 2026

GDP Revision May Widen FY27 Fiscal Deficit Ratio, Raise Debt Path Concerns

India's new series GDP data for FY26 shows nominal output ₹345.47 lakh crore, about 3.3% below the budget’s estimate. This revision pushes the FY27 fiscal‑deficit ratio to roughly 4.46% of GDP, up from the projected 4.31%, and lifts the FY27 debt‑to‑GDP ratio...

By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
What Lenders Should Consider when Evaluating Small Landlords
NewsFeb 27, 2026

What Lenders Should Consider when Evaluating Small Landlords

Small landlords are an expanding segment of the rental market, but their limited scale creates underwriting challenges for lenders. To gauge creditworthiness, lenders must scrutinize the borrower’s financial stability, including cash flow, tax returns, and debt ratios. Portfolio performance—occupancy rates,...

By National Mortgage News
Google Publishes New Google Ads Passkey Help Doc
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Google Publishes New Google Ads Passkey Help Doc

Google has released a new help document that explains how passkeys work within Google Ads, offering a password‑less, phishing‑resistant login method. The guide details when passkeys are mandatory, such as for user‑access changes and account‑linking updates, and outlines device requirements...

By Search Engine Land
GBP/USD Slips as US PPI Lifts US Dollar, Middle East Risks Rise
NewsFeb 27, 2026

GBP/USD Slips as US PPI Lifts US Dollar, Middle East Risks Rise

GBP/USD slipped about 0.10% to 1.3469 as US core PPI jumped 3.6% YoY, reinforcing expectations of a less dovish Federal Reserve. The stronger dollar was further supported by rising geopolitical risk in the Middle East, which hurt risk‑on sentiment. In...

By FXStreet — News
GDP Revision Trims FY26 Size to ₹345 Lakh Crore; $4 Trillion Mark May Slip
NewsFeb 27, 2026

GDP Revision Trims FY26 Size to ₹345 Lakh Crore; $4 Trillion Mark May Slip

India’s nominal GDP for FY 2025‑26 has been revised down to ₹345 lakh crore, a 3.3 % cut from the earlier ₹357 lakh crore estimate. In dollar terms this puts the economy at roughly $3.79 trillion, postponing the $4 trillion milestone to a later fiscal year. The downgrade...

By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Mint Velvet’s Brand Campaign Activations Take over the Capital This London Fashion Week
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Mint Velvet’s Brand Campaign Activations Take over the Capital This London Fashion Week

Mint Velvet is turning London Fashion Week into a city‑wide showcase, deploying brand activations in Underground stations and a wrapped London cab to spotlight its Spring Leather and Suede jacket line. The retailer also hosted an intimate editor dinner with...

By Retail Times (UK)
Germany Plans to Scrap Subsidy for Small-Scale Rooftop Solar
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Germany Plans to Scrap Subsidy for Small-Scale Rooftop Solar

Germany plans to abolish fixed feed‑in tariffs for rooftop solar installations under 25 kW starting in 2027, arguing that falling equipment costs now make small systems economically viable without subsidies. The draft proposal, seen by Bloomberg, would shift policy emphasis toward...

By OilPrice.com – Main
AAHOA Shares Details of 2026 HYPE Conference
NewsFeb 27, 2026

AAHOA Shares Details of 2026 HYPE Conference

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association hosted its 2026 Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE) conference in Miami, gathering emerging hospitality leaders for two days of education and networking. Sessions covered leadership, extended‑stay performance, AI‑driven operations, financing through AAHO Lending, and...

By Lodging Magazine
Co-CEO: Permian Resources Sees Opportunity in Expected Divestiture Wave
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Co-CEO: Permian Resources Sees Opportunity in Expected Divestiture Wave

Permian Resources Corp. says a wave of asset divestitures is looming as large oil‑and‑gas players unwind recent mega‑deals, and the Midland‑based operator is ready to act. The company can comfortably spend up to $3 billion on acquisitions through 2027 without stretching...

By Oil & Gas Journal – General Interest
Whole Foods Market Triples Pitch Day Capacity for Q2 2026, Offering up to 50 Brand Slots
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Whole Foods Market Triples Pitch Day Capacity for Q2 2026, Offering up to 50 Brand Slots

Whole Foods Market announced a three‑fold increase in its Q2 2026 Pitch Day capacity, offering up to 50 dedicated slots across Grocery, Whole Body and Specialty categories. Applications open on 27 February and close on 27 March, with the pitch event slated for...

By Retail Times (UK)
Walker & Dunlop Dismisses A Banking Team After Fraud Investigation
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Walker & Dunlop Dismisses A Banking Team After Fraud Investigation

Walker & Dunlop dismissed members of its banking staff after an internal investigation revealed approximately $134 million in Freddie Mac multifamily loans were affected by borrower fraud, leading to a $29 million loss expense in Q4. The review also uncovered an additional $34 million...

By Bisnow
USAGM Pushes Deferred Resignations as Court Decision Nears
NewsFeb 27, 2026

USAGM Pushes Deferred Resignations as Court Decision Nears

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has opened a Deferred Resignation Program, giving staff a chance to leave voluntarily as a federal court prepares to rule on CEO Kari Lake’s authority to slash the agency’s workforce. Over the past year,...

By Radio Ink
Russia’s Rosatom Will Continue Foreign Nuclear Power Plant Projects Despite UK Sanctions
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Russia’s Rosatom Will Continue Foreign Nuclear Power Plant Projects Despite UK Sanctions

Russia’s state‑owned nuclear group Rosatom announced it will press ahead with its overseas nuclear power‑plant projects despite the United Kingdom’s new sanctions targeting three of its subsidiaries. The UK imposed nearly 300 measures aimed at curbing Russian energy revenues, citing...

By POWER Magazine