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Golden Eagle Strategies Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell, Advancing Hypergrowth Investing Through Decades of Growth Stock Research

The event marks a milestone in Golden Eagle’s mission to define Hypergrowth Stocks as a distinct investment discipline through research, education, and the Dynamic Hypergrowth ETF (NASDAQ: HYP)

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golden Eagle Strategies, LLC, sponsor of the Dynamic Hypergrowth ETF (NASDAQ: HYP), will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell today, marking a milestone in the firm’s mission to advance Hypergrowth Investing as a distinct category within growth investing and bring greater investor awareness to a segment of the equity market that Golden Eagle’s research suggests is significantly underrepresented in major market indexes. The HYP ETF was developed to translate decades of growth stock research into an actively managed ETF focused on companies demonstrating exceptional revenue growth.

“For nearly five decades, my research has been driven by a single goal: seeking to identify the common threads of top performing stocks,” said Robert Zuccaro, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Golden Eagle Strategies. “Across 10 bull markets and 9 bear markets, my objective has remained unchanged: to better understand what drives the market’s biggest winners. That research ultimately led us to identify Hypergrowth Stocks, defined as companies exhibiting at least 40% year-over-year sales growth, and inspired the creation of HYP.”

Golden Eagle Strategies has emerged as a pioneer in Hypergrowth Investing, a discipline focused on identifying companies exhibiting extraordinary revenue acceleration regardless of sector, industry, or market capitalization. Unlike many growth-oriented strategies that have become concentrated in a handful of mega-cap technology stocks, Hypergrowth Investing seeks opportunities across the broader market, recognizing that leadership can emerge from any sector as economic and innovation cycles evolve.

The firm’s Dynamic Hypergrowth ETF (HYP) was launched to provide investors with access to this differentiated segment of the market through an actively managed strategy built on Golden Eagle’s proprietary research process. The strategy employs a systematic approach to evaluating thousands of U.S.-listed companies in search of those demonstrating exceptional revenue growth.

Earlier this year, Golden Eagle Strategies released its inaugural Hypergrowth Trend Report, further advancing its effort to define and educate investors about Hypergrowth Stocks as a distinct asset class. Drawing on approximately 250,000 stock-performance observations spanning more than 15 years, the report examines how hypergrowth leadership evolves across sectors, industries, and market cycles. According to the firm’s research, Hypergrowth Stocks represented an average of approximately 2% of the S&P 500 between 2009 and 2025, despite occurring across a broad range of sectors and market capitalizations.

“Hypergrowth is not confined to a single sector, theme, or group of stocks,” said Marc Zuccaro, Managing Principal and Portfolio Manager at Golden Eagle Strategies. “We believe we are entering a new era in which technology, AI, automation, and globalization are expanding the number of companies capable of achieving hypergrowth. But hypergrowth is not a technology story. Leadership can emerge from virtually any sector of the economy and shift quickly as market conditions evolve. That’s why we believe investors need a systematic framework for identifying these opportunities wherever they arise.”

Golden Eagle Strategies launched InvestingInHypergrowth.com, an educational resource dedicated to helping advisors and investors better understand Hypergrowth Stocks and the evolution of Hypergrowth Investing.

About Golden Eagle Strategies

Golden Eagle Strategies is a boutique Registered Investment Adviser and ETF sponsor specializing in growth equities. Founded on nearly five decades of research studying the common characteristics of top-performing stocks, the firm applies a disciplined, data-driven investment process rooted in independent research and statistical analysis. Golden Eagle is the sponsor of the Dynamic Hypergrowth ETF (NASDAQ: HYP).


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The Fund defines a company as a ‘Hypergrowth Stock’ if it has year-over-year revenue growth of at least 40% in the latest reported fiscal quarter.

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Allen Matkins Wins $79.54 Million Judgment for Balboa Capital Founder Patrick Byrne Against Ameris Bank

Judgment follows unanimous jury verdict for whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, and unpaid wages; jury’s punitive award reflects finding of malice, oppression, or fraud; court has dismissed or narrowed key counterclaims in the bank’s follow-on suit

IRVINE, Calif., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a sweeping victory for employee rights and corporate accountability, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on July 27, 2026, entered final judgment awarding $79,548,170.80 — plus prejudgment and post-judgment interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees — to Patrick Byrne, the founder and former chief executive of Balboa Capital, in his landmark whistleblower retaliation and wrongful termination case against Ameris Bank (NYSE: ABCB).

The judgment follows unanimous jury verdicts returned June 11 and 12, 2026 — with the jury answering every question it reached on the 28-question special verdict form in Byrne’s favor — after a two-week trial before the Honorable Michelle Williams Court. Byrne was represented at trial by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP.

The jury found Ameris Bank liable on every claim presented: wrongful termination in violation of public policy, whistleblower retaliation in violation of California Labor Code section 1102.5, failure to pay all wages due at termination (including waiting-time penalties), and breach of contract relating to Balboa’s Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan (LTIP).

The judgment comprises $16,641,557.80 in compensatory damages and statutory penalties — including approximately $9 million in unpaid LTIP wages and bonuses — and $62,906,613 in punitive damages. On the verdict form, the jury expressly found that Ameris engaged in the conduct “with malice, oppression, or fraud” — the finding California law requires, by clear and convincing evidence, before punitive damages may be awarded. Those sums are exclusive of interest: the judgment separately awards prejudgment interest on the full $9 million past-economic-loss award, at 10 percent per year from the case’s September 16, 2024, filing date, together with post-judgment interest and costs, and authorizes Byrne to move for attorneys’ fees. Following a separate bench phase, the court also entered judgment against Ameris for violating California’s Unfair Competition Law (Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200). The judgment disposes of all claims in the action.

The judgment’s financial impact is already on the bank’s books. In its second-quarter 2026 earnings release, filed July 23, Ameris Bancorp — the bank’s parent company — reported an $82.5 million pre-tax litigation accrual, and executives told analysts the next day that the company had accrued “the full amount of the verdict plus related costs,” citing accounting guidance, even as it said it intends to appeal. The charge reduced Ameris’s reported second-quarter earnings to $0.77 per diluted share, compared with $1.60 per share on an adjusted basis.

The jury heard testimony from senior Ameris executives, including Chief Financial Officer Nicole Stokes and Chief Technology Officer Ross Creasy, as well as former Chief Strategy Officer Jim LaHaise, who retired from the bank effective April 30, 2026. Ameris Chief Legal Officer Jody Spencer attended the entire two-week trial.

Byrne, who founded Balboa Capital in 1988 and sold it to Ameris Bank in December 2021, repeatedly challenged Ameris’s calculation of LTIP performance targets for 2022 and 2023, asserting that the calculations departed from the plan’s express terms and underpaid earned wages to him and more than 140 other Balboa Division employees. He was terminated “without cause” in June 2024, shortly after raising those concerns. The jury found that Byrne’s protected complaints were a substantial motivating reason for his termination.

“This judgment affirms that no one — not even a major bank — can silence employees who speak up about unpaid wages, or manipulate compensation to deprive people of what they earned,” said Byrne. “I raised these concerns not only for myself but for the colleagues who built Balboa with me. This outcome is about holding Ameris accountable for keeping its promises to its employees.”

“The jury saw the evidence clearly and held Ameris Bank fully accountable,” said lead trial attorney Matthew Sessions of Allen Matkins. “This is a stunning damages award, driven by substantial punitive damages that reflect the jury’s finding of malice. It validates our client’s courage to stand up for what is right and the strength of the claims.”

“This case was never about just one plaintiff,” added Stacey Villagomez of Allen Matkins. “Roughly 150 employees transitioned from Balboa Capital to Ameris, and many were potentially affected by the same LTIP practice, resulting in underpaid earned wages. Allen Matkins is preparing additional claims on behalf of other affected individuals.”

In the related action Ameris Bank v. Patrick Byrne, No. 8:26-cv-00393 (C.D. Cal.), filed by the bank in February 2026, the court has dismissed or significantly narrowed key counterclaims, including trade secret misappropriation, violation of California Penal Code section 502, and conversion, and dismissed the bank’s breach of contract claim concerning Byrne’s employment agreement without leave to amend.

Background

Byrne is a veteran of the equipment financing and leasing industry. He founded Balboa Capital in Costa Mesa, California, in 1988 and led it for more than three decades before its sale to Ameris Bank in late 2021, remaining as chief executive of the Balboa Division under an employment agreement that included the LTIP. The case is Byrne v. Ameris Bank, No. 8:24-cv-01989-MWC (JDEx) (C.D. Cal.).

About Allen Matkins

Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP is a premier full-service law firm with offices in Los Angeles, Irvine, San Francisco, San Diego, Century City, and New York. Founded in 1977, the firm is recognized for its sophisticated trial practice and its record of results in complex commercial litigation, labor and employment, real estate, corporate transactions, and finance.

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BitGo Expands Go Network with Gate US Integration, Giving Institutions Secure Access to Exchange Liquidity

BitGo Expands Go Network with Gate US Integration, Giving Institutions Secure Access to Exchange Liquidity

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO) (“BitGo”), the digital asset infrastructure company, today announced that Gate US is joining BitGo’s Go Network Off-Exchange Settlement (OES), expanding secure institutional access to U.S. digital asset liquidity through a market structure designed to separate custody and trading.

The integration enables mutual institutional clients to access Gate US’s liquidity while keeping assets securely held in segregated, regulated custody at BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association, BitGo’s OCC-chartered national trust bank, with the protections of an independent regulated fiduciary.

Clients can pledge cash and cash equivalents, crypto assets, and select tokenized real-world assets such as money market funds. Rather than transferring assets onto an exchange, clients allocate balances held in BitGo Bank & Trust custody for trading. Balances are projected to Gate US and accepted for execution while the underlying assets remain in BitGo Bank & Trust regulated custody throughout the trading lifecycle. Settlement is completed through BitGo Bank & Trust’s Go Network infrastructure, reducing operational complexity and counterparty exposure.

“We believe the future of institutional trading isn’t about forcing clients into a single venue or workflow. It’s about connecting them to every opportunity through a common infrastructure layer,” said Adam Sporn, Head of Prime Brokerage and Institutional Sales at BitGo. “Whether clients trade through BitGo Prime or directly with exchanges like Gate US, they should be able to access liquidity without sacrificing the protections that come from keeping assets in regulated qualified custody. Go Network is how we’re making that possible.”

“Institutional clients want the ability to trade with confidence, without compromising on custody or counterparty risk. Partnering with BitGo on Go Network OES lets Gate US offer our liquidity to institutions in a framework built around regulated, segregated custody—reinforcing the kind of trusted infrastructure this market needs to keep scaling. We’re excited to deepen our relationship with BitGo and provide mutual clients with a secure and efficient path to our markets,” Laura Liu, COO at Gate US said.

Go Network OES supports BitGo’s broader approach to institutional market infrastructure: meeting traders where liquidity exists. While many clients access global liquidity directly through BitGo Prime’s offering, others maintain relationships with specific exchanges to access regional markets, products, or venue-specific pools. Go Network OES gives institutions the flexibility to trade how they choose while maintaining a consistent security and operating model.

Go Network has also continued to expand throughout 2026 with the addition of major trading venues across regions, supporting BitGo’s broader strategy of delivering a Global Liquidity Layer that connects institutions to global digital asset markets.

About BitGo

BitGo (NYSE: BTGO) is the digital asset infrastructure company delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, stablecoins, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since 2013, BitGo has focused on accelerating the transition of the financial system to a digital asset economy. BitGo maintains a global presence and multiple regulated entities, including BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association, the first federally chartered digital asset trust bank owned by a publicly traded company. Today, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry’s top brands, financial institutions, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of investors worldwide. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

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Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the highly volatile nature of digital assets, technical issues in connection with the integration of supported digital assets and changes and upgrades to their underlying network, heightened scrutiny of our industry and operations, the theft, loss, or destruction of private keys required to access any digital assets held in custody for our own account or for our clients, errors in executing client transactions or managing our own trading activities, and the other factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 27, 2026, and its subsequent filings with the SEC, including subsequent periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such forward-looking statements are based on facts and conditions as they exist at the time such statements are made and predictions as to future facts and conditions. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, readers of this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement relating to matters discussed in this press release, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

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loanDepot Expands Corporate Footprint with New Miami Corporate Center

loanDepot Expands Corporate Footprint with New Miami Corporate Center

East Coast hub will broaden access to talent and support the Company’s growth strategy

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–loanDepot, Inc.(NYSE: LDI) (together with its subsidiaries, “loanDepot” or the “Company”) today announced plans to open a new corporate center in Miami, expanding its national footprint and establishing a strategic East Coast hub to support the Company’s growth.

“Miami gives us access to a deep and diverse talent pool in a market where loanDepot already has strong roots,” said loanDepot Founder and CEO Anthony Hsieh. “From our well-established Miami retail team (part of a network of more than 200 local retail locations nationwide), to our partnership with the Miami Marlins and loanDepot park, we already know and love the city. This new center will bring key teams together, strengthen our ability to serve customers across the country, and give us room to scale. It is a strategic investment in our people, our platform and loanDepot’s next phase of growth.”

The Miami center will house technology, marketing, recruiting, and other corporate support functions, along with mortgage fulfillment roles from the Company’s direct lending, retail, and partnership lending channels.

Scheduled to open in September 2026, the center will initially accommodate 120 employees, with additional capacity to support future growth. The Miami location expands loanDepot’s network of corporate centers, which include Irvine, California (headquarters); Southfield, Michigan; Plano, Texas; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Chandler, Arizona.

About loanDepot

Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) has revolutionized the mortgage industry with digital innovations that make transacting easier, faster and less stressful for customers and originators alike. The company, which is licensed in all 50 states, helps its customers achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life’s most complex transactions. loanDepot is also committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local and national philanthropic efforts.

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Investor Contact:

Gerhard Erdelji

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

loanDepot

(949) 822-4074 | [email protected]

Media Contact:

Jonathan Fine

Vice President, Public Relations

loanDepot

(781) 248-3963 | [email protected]

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New Slice Soda Survey: Gen Z Workers Are Redefining the Workday Through “Micro Joy”

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America’s Newest Workers Say the Little Perks Matter Most, Ranking Free Snacks and Drinks Above PTO

OCEANSIDE, Calif., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landing an internship comes with plenty of first-time “adulting” moments. Ahead of National Intern Day (July 30), Slice Soda, the iconic soda brand reimagined for today’s wellness-minded consumer and owned by Suja Life, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUJA), is celebrating the newest generation of workers by exploring how they’re reshaping workplace culture.

A new Slice Soda survey finds Gen Z workers are redefining workplace culture through "micro joys," prioritizing everyday moments like healthy snacks and breaks.

Every generation leaves its mark on workplace culture, and Gen Z appears to be ushering in a new era built around “micro joys,” small moments that make the workday more enjoyable, productive and sustainable.

In a survey of current and recent interns, Slice found that nearly eight in 10 (79%) respondents said taking short breaks makes their workday more enjoyable, while 75% said those breaks help them perform better at work. More than three-quarters (77%) say they intentionally build small moments of enjoyment into their workday.

Rather than rejecting hard work, today’s newest workers appear to be redefining how they recharge – favoring small, intentional moments throughout the day that help them feel happier, more productive and more creative.

Adulting Too Hard 

The findings reflect Slice Soda’s “Adulting Too Hard” platform, which is rooted in the universal truth that sometimes we all “adult” a little too hard.

“The next generation isn’t turning their back on work. They’re redefining what makes work feel better, and here at Slice we applaud that,” said Nicole Portwood, Chief Marketing Officer at Suja Life. “Adulthood is full of small victories worth celebrating. Whether it’s opening a Slice during an afternoon reset, taking five minutes between meetings or celebrating finishing a long-awaited project, those everyday “micro joys” can make adulting feel a little more carefree.”

New Rules of Perks

When asked which workplace perks would most improve their day-to-day experience, America’s newest workers ranked healthy snack and beverage stations alongside more time outdoors (43% each) highest, well ahead of an extra day off (24%).

Nearly 82% of respondents said they’re most likely to have their best ideas somewhere other than actively working at their desk. Whether it’s stepping outside for fresh air, chatting with coworkers or enjoying a better-for-you snack or beverage, the findings suggest creativity often comes when workers step away from their screens to recharge.

For Slice, those findings reinforce the brand’s belief that everyday wins – from landing your first internship to taking an afternoon reset – deserve to be celebrated.

Methodology: 

The Slice Soda Adulting Too Hard survey was conducted online by Suzy in July of 2026 among 501 U.S. adults ages 18-25 who are current interns or have completed an internship within the past five years. 

To learn more about Slice Soda visit www.slicesoda.com or follow @slicesoda on Instagram. 

About Slice Soda 
Slice Soda is the classic soda you know and love, now made better. Born in 1984 as a mainstream soda, Slice was reimagined and reformulated by Suja Life, a leader in healthy beverages, for today’s consumer. A leveled-up version of the original that tastes like pure nostalgia, Slice is boldly carbonated, full-flavored soda that contains a unique blend of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. Available in a variety of flavors from citrusy favorites like Orange and Lemon Lime to iconic Grape and Classic Cola, each can is 40 calories or less with five grams of sugar or less, and never any high fructose corn syrup. Slice is non-GMO Project verified, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher. For more information on Slice, including where to purchase it, please visit www.slicesoda.com and follow @slicesoda on Instagram. 

About Suja Life 
At Suja Life, we’re changing what beverages bring to the table. We make organic, cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, and better-for-you sodas that deliver real functional benefits, exceptional taste, and high-quality ingredients, because we believe beverages should be as delicious as they are good for you. Our three brands – Suja Organic, Vive Organic, and Slice Soda – reach consumers through thousands of retail doors nationally. We operate a vertically integrated high-pressure processing and cold-pressed beverage facility, processing approximately 1 million pounds of organic produce each week and moving from farm to bottle in as few as eight days. With category-leading brands, a dedication to operational excellence, and a proven innovation engine, Suja Life is positioned at the front of the growing natural healthy beverage space. 

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Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) Stock Drop: Investors Who Lost Money May Be Eligible to Participate in Securities Class Action

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 8, 2026

SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robbins LLP reminds investors that a securities class action has been filed on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) securities between August 22, 2025 and May 20, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

The lawsuit alleges that Intuit misled investors about the sustainability and growth of its business, including its TurboTax business, and failed to disclose increasing competitive and pricing pressures affecting its tax-related operations.

Investors who purchased INTU securities during the Class Period and suffered losses may have legal rights. Investors seeking appointment as lead plaintiff must act by September 8, 2026.

For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or call (800) 350-6003.

What Is the Intuit Class Action About?

According to the complaint, Intuit made positive statements concerning its competitive advantages, growth prospects, business model, and operations while allegedly failing to disclose material adverse information about its tax-related business.

The complaint alleges that defendants failed to disclose that:

  • Intuit had overstated the Company’s competitive advantages and growth prospects and the strength and sustainability of its business model and operations;
  • Intuit was losing significant business in its tax-related operations, particularly TurboTax, due in part to increasing competitive and pricing pressures; and
  • Intuit’s previously issued FY 2026 TurboTax revenue growth guidance was unreliable and/or unrealistic.

According to the complaint, these undisclosed conditions allegedly made Intuit’s prior growth expectations materially misleading to investors.

Why Did Intuit Stock Fall?

According to the complaint, information concerning Intuit’s business prospects and operations emerged on May 20, 2026.

That day, Reuters published a report stating that Intuit planned to cut approximately 17% of its global workforce, or about 3,000 employees, as part of an effort to streamline operations and focus on key strategic priorities, including artificial intelligence. The report also stated that Intuit planned to close its Reno and Woodland Hills offices as part of a strategic restructuring.

Following the report, Intuit’s stock price declined $15.78 per share, or approximately 3.95%, to close at $383.93 per share on May 20, 2026. Later that day, after the market closed, Intuit announced its fiscal third-quarter 2026 financial results.

Following the Company’s results, Intuit’s stock price fell another $76.86 per share, or approximately 20.02%, to close at $307.07 per share on May 21, 2026.

What Happened to Intuit’s TurboTax Business?

The lawsuit alleges that Intuit was experiencing significant competitive and pricing pressure in its tax-related business, particularly its TurboTax business.

According to the complaint, Intuit’s prior statements about the sustainability of its growth and its FY 2026 TurboTax revenue expectations did not adequately account for these challenges.

The lawsuit alleges that the Company’s growth outlook was therefore materially overstated during the Class Period.

How Much Did INTU Stock Fall?

According to the complaint:

  • On May 20, 2026, INTU declined approximately 3.95%, falling $15.78 per share to close at $383.93.
  • On May 21, 2026, following Intuit’s fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, INTU declined approximately 20.02%, falling $76.86 per share to close at $307.07.

The lawsuit alleges that these disclosures revealed information that contradicted or undermined Intuit’s prior representations concerning its business prospects and growth.

Who May Be Eligible to Participate in the Intuit Class Action?

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) securities between August 22, 2025 and May 20, 2026 may be eligible to participate in the proposed securities class action.

If you purchased INTU securities during the Class Period and suffered losses, you may have rights under the federal securities laws.

What Is a Lead Plaintiff?

The lead plaintiff is a representative investor appointed by the court to act on behalf of other members of the proposed class and help direct the litigation.

Investors do not have to become lead plaintiff to potentially participate in any recovery obtained through the litigation.

The deadline to seek appointment as lead plaintiff is September 8, 2026.

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What is the Intuit class action about?

The lawsuit alleges that Intuit misled investors about the sustainability and growth of its business, including its TurboTax business, while failing to disclose increasing competitive and pricing pressures.

Why did Intuit stock fall?

According to the complaint, INTU stock declined after reports emerged that Intuit planned to cut approximately 17% of its global workforce and after the Company reported disappointing fiscal third-quarter 2026 results.

How much did INTU stock fall on May 21, 2026?

Intuit’s stock declined approximately 20.02%, falling $76.86 per share from $383.93 to $307.07.

What happened to Intuit’s TurboTax business?

The complaint alleges that Intuit was losing significant business in its tax-related operations, particularly TurboTax, because of increasing competitive and pricing pressures.

What is the Intuit workforce reduction?

Intuit reportedly planned to reduce its global workforce by approximately 17%, or about 3,000 employees, as part of a restructuring intended to streamline operations and focus on key strategic priorities, including AI.

What is the Intuit securities lawsuit deadline?

Investors seeking appointment as lead plaintiff must submit their papers to the court by September 8, 2026.

Who can participate in the Intuit lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Intuit securities between August 22, 2025 and May 20, 2026 may be eligible to participate in the proposed class action.

Do I have to become lead plaintiff?

No. Investors do not have to seek appointment as lead plaintiff to potentially participate in any recovery obtained through the litigation.

Does it cost anything to participate?

Robbins LLP represents investors on a contingency fee basis. Investors never pay attorneys’ fees or litigation expenses. If there is a recovery for shareholders, defendants pay fees and expenses.

Contact Robbins LLP

Investors seeking additional information about the Intuit securities class action may submit an inquiry, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or call (800) 350-6003.

About Robbins LLP

A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, Robbins LLP has helped restore more than $1 billion in value to shareholders, secured some of the largest recoveries in shareholder derivative litigation history, and achieved governance reforms at over 400 Fortune 1000 companies.

“Behind everything we do is the belief that companies should be governed responsibly, fiduciaries should be held accountable, and shareholders deserve transparency and fairness,” said Brian J. Robbins, Founding Partner of Robbins LLP.

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Blink Charging to Host Second Quarter Conference Call on Thursday, August 6, 2026

Bowie, MD., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, will announce its second quarter results on Thursday, August 6, 2026, following the close of financial markets. The Company’s will host a conference call and webcast that day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s results that ended on June 30, 2026.

To access the live webcast, log onto the Blink Charging website at http://blinkcharging.com, and click on the News/Events section of the Investor Relations page. Investors may also access the webcast via the following link:

https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2468/54356

To participate in the call by phone, dial (877) 545-0523 approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled start time. International callers please dial +1 (973) 528-0016. Callers should use participant access code: 569186.

A replay of the teleconference will be available until September 3, 2026, and may be accessed by dialing (877) 481-4010. International callers may dial +1 (919) 882-2331. Callers should use replay passcode: 54356.

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About Blink Charging

Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to easily transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions. Blink’s principal line of products and services include Blink’s EV charging network (“Blink Network”), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. The Blink Network uses proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and the associated charging data. Blink has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out adoption across numerous location types, including parking facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations, health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs.

For more information, please visit https://blinkcharging.com/

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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements, and terms such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should” or other comparable terms, involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Blink Charging and members of its management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including achieving projected revenue, adjusted EBITDA and gross margin targets as described in Blink Charging’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Except as required by federal securities law, Blink Charging undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed conditions.

Blink Investor Relations Contact

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First Internet Bank Puts AI-Powered Financial Intelligence Directly in Customers’ Hands

First Internet Bank Puts AI-Powered Financial Intelligence Directly in Customers’ Hands

FISHERS, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–First Internet Bank today announced a secure new way for business and personal customers to unlock powerful, personalized financial insights from the accounts they already use every day. Through a permission-based connection to AI assistants such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT* and Anthropic’s Claude*, customers can ask questions in plain language and receive answers based on their own First Internet Bank account activity.

The result is a breakthrough experience: financial analysis that once required lengthy spreadsheet work, manual reviews or dedicated planning resources can now happen through a simple conversation. Customers can explore spending, savings, cash flow, balances, and account activity, then use those insights to make more confident decisions in the moments that matter.

Powered by Model Context Protocol (MCP), the capability creates a read-only connection between supported AI assistants and First Internet Bank business and personal checking, savings, and money market accounts. Customers choose what information is shared, remain in control of access and can update or revoke permissions at any time.

“For years, sophisticated financial analysis was largely limited to organizations with dedicated financial planning and analysis teams,” said David Becker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Internet Bank. “Today, we’re putting that power directly into the hands of businesses and consumers alike. What once required spreadsheets, manual reviews or specialized financial resources can now happen through a simple conversation powered by each customer’s own financial data. That’s a fundamentally new way to understand and manage your finances.”

With this capability, customers can move beyond static account information and get answers tailored to their own financial picture. A small business owner can ask whether cash on hand is sufficient to cover upcoming payroll, vendors that are driving the most spend or how cash flow has changed over the last 90 days. A personal banking customer can ask how much they have spent dining out this month, identify recurring subscriptions or see how much they have saved so far this year.

Security and transparency remain central to the experience. AI assistants can analyze only customer-authorized account information. They cannot move money, initiate transactions or modify account settings, and customer banking data is not used to train AI models.

For full details on supported accounts, AI assistant requirements and setup instructions, visit firstib.com.

*Available now for Claude Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans, as well as ChatGPT Pro, Business and Enterprise plans.

About First Internet Bank

First Internet Bank opened for business in 1999 as an industry pioneer in the branchless delivery of banking services. With assets of $5.7 billion as of March 31, 2026, the Bank provides consumer and small business deposits, consumer loans and specialty finance services nationally. The Bank also offers commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, SBA financing and treasury management services. Additional information about the Bank, including its products and services, is available at firstib.com. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Internet Bancorp (Nasdaq: INBK). First Internet Bank is a Member FDIC.

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HTZ Shareholder Alert: Investors With Losses May Seek to Lead the Class Action in Hertz Global Holdings Securities Lawsuit – Contact SueWallSt

HTZ investors allegedly lost more than 40% after Hertz executives certified liquidity and disclosure controls shortly before a dilutive financing. This release focuses on the Section 20(a) control person allegations against the Company’s CEO and CFO.

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SueWallSt alerts investors in Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) that a class action has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between May 7, 2026 and June 23, 2026. Check if you might be eligible to recover your investment losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (888) SueWallSt.

HTZ shares declined more than 40% to close at $3.00 on June 24, 2026, after closing over $5 the day before. The lead plaintiff deadline is September 22, 2026.

Executive Control Allegations Under Section 20(a)

The complaint names Wayne Gilbert West, Hertz’s Chief Executive Officer and director, and Scott M. Haralson, Hertz’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as individual defendants. The pleading asserts that, because of their senior positions, they had power over Hertz’s public statements, SEC filings, press releases, and investor communications during the Class Period.

The action alleges that investors overpaid for HTZ shares while Hertz represented that its liquidity was sufficient and that its fleet-management strategy was progressing toward stated targets.

Alleged Control Person Liability

  • West allegedly served as CEO and board member while Hertz issued statements about liquidity, fleet discipline, and used-car market conditions.
  • Haralson allegedly served as CFO while Hertz reported liquidity figures and certified quarterly disclosures.
  • The complaint claims both executives had access to material nonpublic information concerning liquidity pressure and vehicle residual-value weakness.
  • The May 8, 2026 Form 10-Q was allegedly signed or certified by senior executives shortly before the disputed financing announcement.
  • The Section 20(a) claim seeks to hold the individual defendants responsible as alleged controlling persons of Hertz.

SOX Certifications and Alleged Liquidity Oversight

As set forth in the complaint, Hertz’s Form 10-Q stated that the Company’s cash, liquidity facilities, and refinancing options would be sufficient for operating activities and obligations for at least the next twelve months. The action contends that these representations were materially misleading because Hertz later announced exchangeable notes, a share-lending transaction involving more than 37 million shares, and second-quarter Adjusted Corporate EBITDA guidance of only $50 million to $80 million.

“Corporate officers have a duty to ensure their companies’ public statements are accurate and complete, especially when those statements concern liquidity, financing capacity, and certified SEC disclosures. The allegations here focus on whether senior executives had the ability and obligation to correct statements before investors suffered a sharp decline.” — Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Click here to learn more about the case, email Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected], or call (888) SueWallSt.

WHY SUEWALLST: SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services’ Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions About the HTZ Lawsuit

Q: When did Hertz Global Holdings allegedly mislead investors? A: The Class Period runs from May 7, 2026 to June 23, 2026. The complaint alleges that Hertz made materially false or misleading statements during that period concerning liquidity, used-car market softness, fleet depreciation, and the Company’s ability to fund its obligations.

Q: What court was the HTZ class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Ft. Myers Division, and asserts claims under the federal securities laws.

Q: Who are the defendants named in the HTZ lawsuit? A: The complaint names Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and individual defendants Wayne Gilbert West, Chief Executive Officer and director, and Scott M. Haralson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Q: What specific misstatements does the HTZ lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges that Hertz made materially false or misleading statements about its liquidity position, used-car market stability, Net Depreciation per Unit, and the effectiveness of its fleet-management strategy.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the interests of the proposed class. Lead plaintiffs typically have significant documented losses and provide oversight of the litigation on behalf of other investors.

Q: What records should HTZ investors preserve? A: Investors should preserve brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any sale dates and sale prices for HTZ securities.

Q: What if I already sold my HTZ shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is generally based on when shares were purchased and whether losses were suffered, not on whether the investor still holds the shares.

Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: Most absent class members do not appear in court or provide testimony. If there is a settlement or recovery, eligible investors generally submit a claim form to seek their share.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: Securities class actions are typically handled on a contingency basis. Attorneys’ fees and expenses, if any, are subject to court approval.

CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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CCOI Shareholder Alert: Investors With Losses May Seek to Lead the Class Action in COGENT COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, INC. Securities Lawsuit – Contact SueWallSt

Time-Sensitive: Allegations Focus on Dividend Cut, Investor Losses, and Forced-Sale Risk. The securities action asserts that Cogent investors were exposed to an allegedly unsustainable dividend policy and insider pledging risk before CCOI suffered steep losses

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SueWallSt alerts investors in Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCOI) of a pending securities class action on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between February 29, 2024 and May 1, 2026. Check if you might be eligible to recover your investment losses or call Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at (888) SueWallSt.

CCOI declined more than 80%, approximately $69.00 per share. The dividend was cut by 98%, and lenders seized and sold $82.5 million of pledged Cogent stock tied to margin loan defaults. The Court has set September 21, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.

Dividend Policy Telecommunications Securities: Dividend Policy and Alleged Income Investor Harm

The lawsuit asserts that Cogent repeatedly emphasized its long record of dividend growth, including 52 consecutive quarters of increases, while allegedly failing to disclose that the policy had become unsustainable. As alleged, the Company’s dividend yield reached 9.2% in 2025 before the dividend was sharply reduced.

The action alleges that the Company’s public disclosures did not accurately reflect the risks faced by investors. In particular, the case focuses on whether statements about continuing the dividend policy were misleading in light of Cogent’s debt load, acquisition-related demands, and dependence on future business performance.

Management’s Alleged Pledging Risk Representations

The lawsuit asserts that management reassured investors about the risk that pledged shares could be sold involuntarily. As alleged, that risk later materialized when lenders seized and sold $82.5 million of pledged stock after margin call defaults.

“Investors deserve transparency about material risks that could affect their investments, including risks tied to dividend sustainability and forced sales of pledged shares. The allegations here focus on whether shareholders received a complete picture before CCOI lost substantial value.” — Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

Dividend Policy Pressures in Telecommunications Yield Investing

  • Cogent’s dividend growth streak allegedly served as a key attraction for income-oriented shareholders.
  • The complaint claims the Company continued to state that it planned to maintain its dividend policy.
  • The dividend was later cut by 98%, which the action claims undermined prior representations.
  • The case also focuses on pledged-share risk and whether investors were adequately warned about forced-sale consequences.
  • As alleged, the margin-related stock sale intensified investor concerns about governance, liquidity, and share-price pressure.

Why Dividend Adequacy Allegedly Matters to Investors

Dividend-focused investors often evaluate both current yield and the issuer’s ability to sustain payments. The action claims Cogent’s dividend narrative, combined with alleged assurances about pledged-share risk, caused investors to overpay for CCOI securities during the Class Period.

Learn more about the case or call (888) SueWallSt.

WHY SUEWALLST: SueWallSt is powered by Levi & Korsinsky LLP. Levi & Korsinsky LLP has established itself as a nationally-recognized securities litigation firm that has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. The firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services’ Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions About the CCOI Lawsuit

Q: Who may be eligible in the CCOI investor lawsuit? A: Investors who purchased CCOI stock or securities between February 29, 2024 and May 1, 2026 and suffered financial losses may be eligible. Eligibility is based on purchase date and documented losses, not on whether you still hold the shares.

Q: What specific misstatements does the CCOI lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. made materially false or misleading statements regarding demand for its optical wavelength business, the sustainability of its dividend policy, and risks associated with pledged shares during the Class Period.

Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.

Q: What documents are useful for evaluating CCOI losses? A: Brokerage statements or trade confirmations showing purchase dates, share quantities, prices paid, and any subsequent sale dates and prices are typically useful.

Q: What if I already sold my CCOI shares, can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.

Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to contact the firm. Securities class actions are generally handled on a pure contingency basis. No upfront fees, no retainer, and no out-of-pocket costs. Any attorneys’ fees and expenses awarded to class counsel are subject to court approval.

CONTACT:

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP

Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

33 Whitehall Street, 27th Floor

New York, NY 10004

[email protected]

Tel: (888) SueWallSt

Fax: (212) 363-7171

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