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Extra Space Storage Announces Noah Springer as the Next Chief Executive Officer

Extra Space Storage has announced that President Noah Springer will become the company’s next CEO, effective January 1, 2027. Current CEO Joe Margolis will retire at the end of 2026, and continue to support the company as an adviser to the Board. Margolis will remain CEO through December 31, 2026, working closely with Springer and […]

August 24, 2026
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USAA named David F. Melcher as Chairman of the Board

USAA has named Lieutenant General David F. Melcher, U.S. Army (Retired), as Chairman of its Board of Directors. He succeeds Vice Admiral James M. Zortman, U.S. Navy (Retired), as part of a planned leadership transition. The change reflects USAAs long tradition of leadership and service to the military community. The company was founded by 25 […]

August 24, 2026
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QXO Appoints Ken West as Chief Operating Officer

QXO, Inc. has appointed Ken West as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2026. West will report to CEO Brad Jacobs and oversee QXOs day to day operations. West brings more than 20 years of experience leading large industrial businesses across operations, strategy, finance, and business integration. He joins QXO from Honeywell Technologies, […]

August 24, 2026
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Harry Zhu named WSECU’s next President & Chief Executive Officer

Harry Zhu has been named the next President and CEO of WSECU and will join the credit union on September 21, 2026. Zhu will succeed Gary Swindler, who is retiring next month after 37 years with the $5.1 billion credit union. He was selected after a nationwide search by WSECU’s board of directors. Harry Zhu […]

August 24, 2026
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TransformativeMed Announces Strategic Partnership  With Red Rover Health

TransformativeMed has partnered with Red Rover Health to develop AI solutions that work directly within Oracle Health’s EHR system. The partnership combines TransformativeMeds Agentic Clinical Operating System with Red Rover Healths healthcare technology, allowing AI agents to securely access clinical information and help automate healthcare workflows. The companies’ first project will focus on using AI […]

August 24, 2026
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Fasset Raised $68 million in Series C Funding Round

Fasset, the AI-powered stablecoin neobanking platform, has raised $68 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation. The financing was led by SBI Group and follows Fasset’s $51 million Series B earlier this year, which brought Speedinvest onto the cap table alongside a group of strategic investors. The company plans to use this […]

August 24, 2026
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US Reviews Shein’s Everlane Buyout Over Security Concerns

U.S. authorities are reviewing Shein Global Holdings Ltd.’s $80 million acquisition of American clothing retailer Everlane as part of a national security review. The review was launched by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) after the deal was completed in May. The review adds to the regulatory challenges facing Shein, the China-founded […]

August 24, 2026
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California May Demand TV Channel Sales in Paramount-Warner Merger 

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to ask Paramount to sell some of its cable channels and keep its movie studio separate from Warner Bros. before approving their merger, according to The Wall Street Journal. Paramount and California officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss possible ways to resolve the state’s antitrust lawsuit. […]

August 24, 2026
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Marquee Brands acquires Canadian fashion brand Roots

Marquee Brands has announced plans to acquire Roots Corp. The deal is aimed at helping the Canadian fashion brand expand into more international markets and grow its product range. JM&A will handle the design, production, distribution, retail, and e-commerce operations for Roots in Canada and the U.S., including more than 100 stores. Marquee Brands, which […]

August 24, 2026
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California-Based Shape Memory Medical Secures $10 Million Financing

Shape Memory Medical, developer of proprietary shape memory polymer technology for endovascular embolization, has secured $10 million in convertible note financing led by August Global Partners (AGP) with participation from Taiwania Capital. The company plans to use the capital to support clinical development of its aortic portfolio, including patient follow-up and data collection for the […]

August 24, 2026
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