XFLT Proxy Vote: What This Shareholder Vote Is Really About

(NYSE:XFLT) XA Investments LLC, manager of XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust (XFLT), announced that shareholders are being asked to approve a new investment sub-advisory agreement with Rockford Tower Asset Management, L.L.C. (the “King Street Sub-Adviser”), a wholly owned subsidiary of King Street Capital Management, L.P. The Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for July 30, 2026. King Street Capital Management, L.P. manages $30 billion in assets across public and private markets, and its collateralized loan obligation (CLO) platform includes 20 U.S. CLOs, nine European CLOs, and approximately $12 billion in CLO assets under management. The Board states there will be no changes to management fees regardless of the vote outcome. The terminated sub-adviser, Octagon Credit Investors, will not be reinstated as sub-adviser following the Special Meeting. The Board believes the King Street Sub-Adviser will enhance performance and distributions, with no changes to fees. The Board urges shareholders to vote “FOR” the King Street Sub-Adviser on the WHITE Card.

Trip.com Group Sincerely Accepts Administrative Penalty Decision Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China

(NASDAQ:TCOM; HKEX:9961) Trip.com Group Limited announced that it has received the administrative penalty decision issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People's Republic of China. Trip.com Group sincerely accepts the decision and will adopt rectification measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to implement the decision's requirements. The Company will strengthen its long-term governance mechanisms and strive to contribute to the sustainable development of the travel industry. Trip.com Group's management team will host a conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on July 27, 2026 (or 8:00 PM Hong Kong Time on July 27, 2026). The conference call will be available on Webcast live at: http://investors.trip.com. All participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the participant registration link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb78e08d8f18340c4882a7e4ab961906b.

NAVER, NVIDIA and Brookfield to Expand Korea’s National AI Factory Infrastructure Buildout

(NASDAQ:NVDA) NVIDIA, NAVER, and Brookfield announced a proposed expansion of Korea's sovereign AI factory infrastructure, with planned investments to grow the initial NVIDIA DSX AI factory deployment at the GAK Sejong data center from 55 megawatts to 200 megawatts by 2028. NVIDIA plans to invest $1 billion into NAVER Corp., while Brookfield has entered into a nonbinding term sheet to fund up to $9 billion, and NAVER will fund the remaining amounts to finance the project. The expanded infrastructure will be built with the NVIDIA DSX platform at NAVER’s GAK Sejong hyperscale data center in Sejong, South Korea, and is expected to feature advanced NVIDIA AI infrastructure including the NVIDIA Vera Rubin and NVIDIA Blackwell platforms. NAVER recorded sales of KRW 12.04 trillion (USD 8.18 billion) in 2025. Brookfield currently manages approximately $12 billion of assets across infrastructure, real estate and energy in Korea, and has approximately $100 billion of assets under management across the AI infrastructure value chain globally. The company projects that NAVER will expand its deployment of NVIDIA AI infrastructure to 1 gigawatt and plans to launch an AI agent platform in Korea in the second half of the year. The expanded infrastructure is intended to provide Korea- and U.S.-based AI innovators with access to production-scale AI compute for building next-generation models, agents and AI-powered services.

SK Group and NVIDIA Expand Strategic Partnership Across AI Factories and Next-Generation Memory

(NASDAQ:NVDA) NVIDIA and SK Group announced plans for a $500-billion-plus comprehensive partnership to establish AI infrastructure serving the surging demand for global compute. SK Telecom will build a 2-gigawatt NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI Factory to serve global compute demand, with the first AI factory planned to come online in 2027. The partnership includes a long-term agreement between NVIDIA and SK hynix to secure and codevelop next-generation AI memory, including HBM. The NVIDIA DSX platform and Vera Rubin accelerated computing powered by SK hynix HBM4 will be deployed in the new AI Cloud in Korea. SK Group is South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate, with over 175 affiliate companies and over 100,000 employees worldwide. The company projects that the collaboration will accelerate large-scale AI infrastructure development and broaden customer access to advanced cloud services. The two companies aim to address increasing AI demand across the Asia-Pacific region, including South Korea.

Oportun Named to the CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 List for Third Consecutive Year

(NASDAQ:OPRT) Oportun announced that it has been named to CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list for the third year in a row. Oportun was recognized in the Wealth Technology category, which honors companies using technology to help people manage their money and improve their financial well-being. The company has provided more than $22.3 billion in responsible and affordable credit since inception. Oportun has saved its members more than $2.5 billion in interest and fees. Members have saved an average of more than $1,800 annually. The annual CNBC and Statista ranking evaluated more than 2,000 eligible fintech companies worldwide using publicly available sources. Oportun was honored by CNBC for the third consecutive year.

Faircourt Asset Management Inc. Announces July Distribution

(CBOE:FGX) Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Fund, announced the monthly distribution payable on the Shares of the below listed Fund. The announcement was made on July 24, 2026. The distribution is described as monthly. The announcement was made via GLOBE NEWSWIRE. No specific dollar amount, quantity, or metric was disclosed in the source text. No counterparties, percentages, or additional financial figures were provided. The company did not disclose any forward-looking projections or targets in the announcement.

Jayden Announces Shares-for-Debt Settlement

(TSXV: JDN) Jayden Resources Inc. announces that it has entered into debt settlement agreements with certain creditors to settle an aggregate of approximately $378,442 of indebtedness and proposed to issue an aggregate of 1,851,248 common shares of the Company at a deemed price of $0.25 per share, subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. Of the Debt being settled, David Eaton, the Company's President, Chief Executive Officer and director, is a non-arm's-length party to the Company and will receive 406,808 common shares. The debt settlement with Mr. Eaton constitutes a related party transaction within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions. The Company is relying on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, as the fair market value of the related party transaction does not exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization. All Debt Shares issued pursuant to the debt settlement will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities laws. Completion of the debt settlement remains subject to acceptance by the TSXV.

AMREP Reports Fiscal 2026 Results

(NYSE:AXR) AMREP Corporation reported net income of $10,288,000, or $1.91 per diluted share, for its 2026 fiscal year ended April 30, 2026. This compares to net income of $12,716,000, or $2.37 per diluted share, for the same period of the prior year. Revenues were $52,847,000 for fiscal 2026. Revenues were $49,694,000 for fiscal 2025. The company did not disclose any additional financial metrics or operational data in the announcement. No forward-looking statements or projections were included in the source text.

ARCPOINT PROVIDES LEADERSHIP UPDATE

(TSXV: ARC) ARCpoint Inc. announced that Peter Kendall has stepped down as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, having completed his mandate and delivered his assessment and recommendations to the Board of Directors. Mr. Kendall was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer on June 9, 2026 for an initial 90-day term. His mandate included working with the Board and management to assess the Company’s business model, its MyARCpointLabs (“MAPL”) technology platform, commercial relationships, assets and strategic direction. The Board is now considering those recommendations as it determines the Company’s next steps. No financial figures, production volumes, or revenue numbers were disclosed in the announcement. The announcement does not mention any counterparties, financing amounts, or specific commercial agreements. The company projects that the Board is now considering those recommendations as it determines the Company’s next steps.

Carrier Global Corporation Appoints Neil Barua to its Board of Directors

(NYSE:CARR) Carrier Global Corporation announced the election of Neil Barua, President and Chief Executive Officer of PTC Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Neil Barua will serve on the Board's Technology and Innovation and Compensation Committees. Mr. Barua has been President and Chief Executive Officer of PTC Inc. since 2024. He previously led PTC's Service Lifecycle Management business following the company's acquisition of ServiceMax in 2023. Before joining PTC, he was Chief Executive Officer of ServiceMax from 2019 to 2023 and Chief Executive Officer of IPC Systems from 2014 to 2018. He also served as an Operating Partner at Silver Lake from 2018 to 2019. Carrier Global Corporation describes itself as a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

SiriusPoint Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release

(NYSE: SPNT) SiriusPoint Ltd. announced that it is planning to release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results at 10:30 am (Eastern Time) on Thursday, July 30, 2026. SiriusPoint Ltd. is a global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance with over $3.0 billion total capital. The company’s operating companies have a financial strength rating of A from AM Best, Fitch and S&P, and A3 from Moody’s. The webcast of the live conference call and an online replay will be available on the company’s website. The replay will be available until 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on August 13, 2026. SiriusPoint is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SPNT) and has licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally.

First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Operating Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

(OTCQX: FBSI) First Bancshares, Inc. announced unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting after-tax net income of $2,136,000 or $0.89 per share-diluted, compared to $1,824,000 or $0.75 per share-diluted for the same period in 2025. The Company’s operating subsidiary, Stockmens Bank, executed the acquisition of a branch in Westcliffe, CO, growing the balance sheet approximately $51,000,000 with organic capital and no debt utilization. Net interest margin remains strong at 4.76%, efficiency ratio increased slightly to 56%, after-tax return on average assets exceeded 1.37%, and after-tax return on average equity was over 12.38%. Since June 30, 2025, total assets increased 19.20% to $648.5 million, loan balances increased 23.03% to $547.9 million, deposit portfolio grew 20.62% to $564.9 million, and stockholders’ equity increased 11.08% to $69.2 million. The Bank meets all regulatory requirements for “well-capitalized” status. The Company expects future results to continue to improve based on the strength of the branch into the current franchise. The addition of the de novo branch in Hugo, CO and the acquired branch in Westcliffe, CO has added liquidity, strong earnings, and expanded the franchise value of the organization.

TransDigm Third Quarter Earnings Report and Conference Call Set for Tuesday, August 4, 2026

(NYSE: TDG) TransDigm Group Incorporated announced it will report fiscal 2026 third quarter earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time. Participants can register for the call to receive dial-in information and a unique pin to access the call. A live audio webcast of the call will be available online at http://www.transdigm.com, and the webcast will be archived on the website for replay later that day. TransDigm Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today. Major product offerings include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, and power conditioning devices. The company also provides specialized and advanced cockpit displays, engineered audio, radio and antenna systems, and complex testing and instrumentation solutions.

Swarmer Promotes Garrett Kasper to CCO, Realigns Duties Among Executives

(NASDAQ:SWMR) Swarmer, Inc announced a promotion and realignment of duties among its executive leadership team, including the promotion of Garrett Kasper to Chief Communications Officer. Swarmer's technology has supported more than 100,000 real-world combat missions in Ukraine since April 2024 and was first deployed in combat operations in Ukraine in April 2024. Kasper joined Swarmer as vice president of communications & marketing in December 2025 and brings 30 years of communications leadership experience. Serhii Kupriienko will continue as Chief Executive Officer (Global) and now leads Swarmer Labs, the company's newly created advanced research and innovation division. Alexander Fink's responsibilities have been expanded to include oversight of human resources, finance, and operations, in addition to his existing roles as Chief Executive Officer (U.S.) and President. Swarmer maintains headquarters in Austin, Texas, and operations and teams in Ukraine, Poland, and Estonia. The company projects expected growth, plans to scale its global organization, and anticipates benefits from the expansion and realignment of its leadership team and product, engineering, integration, and field operations functions.

Univest Securities, LLC Announces Closing of $9 Million Registered Direct Offering for its Client China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: SXTC)

(NASDAQ:SXTC) China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc. closed a registered direct offering of approximately $9 million, facilitated by Univest Securities, LLC. The Company agreed to sell an aggregate of 4,500,000 units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one common warrant, at a purchase price of $2.00 per Unit. Each warrant has an exercise price of $3.20 per Class A ordinary share, is immediately exercisable upon issuance, and will expire on the one year anniversary of the issuance date. The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company were $9 million. The offering was made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-291428) declared effective by the SEC on December 1, 2025. Univest Securities, LLC acted as the sole placement agent. China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc. is headquartered in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China.

Mastech Digital to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results; Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference

(NYSE:MHH) Mastech Digital, Inc. announced the date for the release of its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company will report its financial results for the second quarter 2026 before the market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Management will host a live conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that day to discuss the Company's financial performance and operating results. The conference call will be hosted by Nirav Patel, President and CEO, and Kannan Sugantharaman, Chief Financial and Operations Officer. Mr. Sugantharaman will also host a fireside chat at the Sidoti Micro-Cap Investor Conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time. Mastech Digital management is scheduled to host virtual one-on-one and small group meetings with investors during the conference on August 19-20, 2026. Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and India.

Vector Science & Therapeutics Reports First Quarterly Financial Results as a Public Company; Announces Inaugural Investor Q&A on July 28

(TSXV: PAIN) Vector Science & Therapeutics Corp. announced the filing of its first quarterly financial statements and Management's Discussion & Analysis since completing its going-public transaction through a reverse takeover with OpenSesame Acquisition Corp. on April 23, 2026. Peptide manufacturing revenue is expected in August 2026, with production capacity scaling to approximately 800,000 vials per month by early fall at target gross margins of 60% to 80%. The company is advancing five verticals, with a current focus on commercializing peptide manufacturing and VectorMist™ for launch in calendar year 2026. VectorMist™ 510(k) submission is on track, with early distribution discussions underway and potential revenue before the end of calendar 2026. The inaugural investor Q&A is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern via Microsoft Teams. According to Grand View Research (2025), the global peptide market is approximately US$141 billion and is projected to reach US$295 billion by 2033. Samsung's recently announced purchase of CDMO PolyPeptide Group AG for US$1.8 billion is cited as a positive indication for the sector.

ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC: Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; T

(NYSE/NASDAQ:OMEX) filed a Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. The filing was made on 2026-07-24. The accession number for the filing is 0001193125-26-316151. The document size is 154 KB. The filing pertains to Item 3.01. No financial figures, revenue, or counterparties are disclosed in the source text. The company does not provide any forward-looking projections or targets in the announcement.

ONCOLYTICS BIOTECH INC: Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; T

(NYSE/NASDAQ:ONCY) Oncolytics Biotech Inc. filed a notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a continued listing rule or standard; transfer of listing. The filing was made under Item 3.01. The Accession Number for the filing is 0001129928-26-000047. The filing size is 145 KB. The filing date is 2026-07-24. No revenue, financing amounts, or counterparties are disclosed in the source text. The company does not provide any forward-looking projections or targets in the announcement.

AerSale® Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Conference Call

(NASDAQ: ASLE) AerSale Corporation announced that it will release its earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, after the market closes. The Company will host a conference call on the same day at 4:30 pm Eastern Time to discuss the results. A live audio webcast of the call will be available to the public on a listen‑only basis at https://ir.aersale.com/news-events/events. An archived replay of the webcast will also be available on the Investors portion of the AerSale website at https://ir.aersale.com for one year. AerSale is described as a global provider of integrated aviation aftermarket services and solutions, serving operators of Boeing, Airbus, and legacy McDonnell Douglas aircraft. The Company’s capabilities include aircraft and engine sales and leasing, used serviceable material (USM) sales, component and airframe MRO services, and FAA-certified engineered solutions. Through internally developed products such as AerSafe®, AerTrak®, and the AerAware™ Enhanced Flight Vision System, AerSale delivers innovative technologies that enhance aircraft performance, improve safety, and reduce operating costs.

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