Month: September 2021

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust (the “Company”), released its 2021 Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, which details the Company’s CR program and responsible investment strategy, along with its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and progress. “In a year marked by change and uncertainty, we turned challenge into opportunity through innovation and investments in the long-term resiliency of our hotels,” said Joanne Hamilton, executive vice president of human resources and corporate responsibility. “Through increased collaboration and engagement with our investors, brands, hotel operators and communities, corporate responsibility was brought even further to the forefront of Host’s business...

Cloud based solution supports Sporttrade’s efforts in building a fair, transparent and safe marketplace with robust surveillance processes NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) and Sporttrade, a Philadelphia-based fintech, sports betting company, announced today that Sporttrade will leverage Nasdaq technology for surveillance of its sports betting and trading platform. Founded in 2018, Sporttrade was built to advance the sports betting industry by utilizing exchange technology and processes to enhance and democratize the traditional betting experience. Sporttrade’s open trading marketplace will allow participants to trade sporting events the same way they trade stocks, with tighter spreads, more liquidity, and unique features like “always on” in-play trading, and the...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT), the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, will present at the World Muscle Society 2021 Virtual Congress (WMS 2021), taking place Sept. 20-24, 2021. This year’s presentations at WMS 2021 highlight scientific leadership and innovation from across Sarepta’s deep, multi-platform portfolio and reflect the Company’s continued commitment advancing life-changing therapies to those with rare genetic diseases. Presented research will include data from the Company’s gene therapy and RNA platforms, in addition to new research into the prevalence of pre-existing antibodies to the AAVrh74 vector, which is used in several of Sarepta’s gene transfer therapy programs.   All posters are available on-demand throughout the Congress beginning...

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced the hiring of David Rubulotta and the promotion of Brant McDuffie as Deputy Co-Heads of Fixed Income Capital Markets. They will report to Eric Needleman, Global Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets. David Rubulotta joins Stifel from Citigroup, where he most recently headed business development within Citigroup Global Markets’ fixed income division and also led leveraged finance sales. Prior to his time at Citigroup, he held senior roles with Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs. Mr. Rubulotta began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He received an undergraduate degree from Villanova University and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. “During his 25 years in the fixed income...

Introduces New CBD Gel for Topical Treatment of Pain and Inflammation Elmsford, NY, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NanoVibronix, Inc., (NASDAQ: NAOV), a healthcare device company that produces the UroShield® and  PainShield® Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Portable Ultrasonic Therapeutic Devices, today announced it is launching a new, transdermal gel containing Nano-Cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of joint pain and reducing inflammation. Brian Murphy, CEO of NanoVibronix, stated, “Adding CBD gel to our portfolio of products should materially expand our target market to augment our PainShield line of products while creating an additional stream of revenue for our business. Increasingly, CBD products have been shown to provide a short-term solution to pain resolution, coupled with the reparative, long-term mechanisms of action...

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ: GNSS), the global leader in critical communications systems and solutions, today announced an integrated technologies partnership with the security industry’s leading gunshot detection provider, Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) company, for early gunshot detection and real-time alerting of staff, personnel and the public through the Company’s unified Genasys Emergency Management (GEM) solution. Richard S. Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of Genasys Inc., said “The integration of GEM with SDS’ Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System enhances our critical event management solution and broadens our addressable enterprise and public safety market applications. Seamless integration with SDS provides a unique, customizable...

Slinger Bag Inc.Slinger’s Foundation Tennis Teams Up with SquareSlinger’s recently acquired tennis technology SaaS platform is now a member of Square’s App Partner Program BALTIMORE, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slinger (OTCQB: SLBG) a sports brand focused on innovating game improvement technology and equipment, with the vision to become a leading connected sports company, today announced that the Foundation Tennis technology platform it acquired in June of 2020 has joined Square’s App Partner Program. The partnership with Square is a significant milestone for Foundation Tennis and Slinger, validating the success of its platform, and its potential to reach new businesses and consumers in the tennis market, as well as other sports and wellness verticals with its robust CRM, subscription management, booking,...

HOUSTON and BUFORD, Ga., Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OmniMetrixTM, a subsidiary of Acorn Energy, Inc., a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) remote monitoring and control solutions for power generators, gas pipelines, air compressors and other industrial equipment, today announced it has partnered with Power Solutions Specialist, LLC (PSS) to provide remote monitoring and control equipment and services for thousands of Briggs and Stratton back-up power generators over the next twelve months. Based outside of Houston, Texas, PSS is a leading stand-by back-up power generator dealer and service provider in the region. Brian Northway, Partner at PSS, said, “We are pleased to formalize our relationship with OmniMetrix, a leader in the remote monitoring and control technology and service. Remote monitoring is a critical component...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snap One Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SNPO) (“Snap One” or the “Company”), a provider of smart living products, services, and software to professional integrators, today announced the appointments of Dr. Annmarie Neal, Adalio Sanchez, and Amy Steel Vanden-Eykel to its Board of Directors, effective January, June, and July 2021, respectively. Supporting the Company’s expanded responsibilities and needs after its recent public listing in July, these new board members will serve on various committees and provide strategic oversight to the business. “As we strive to grow our organization, we need a highly qualified and diverse leadership team to support our expanded mission,” said Company CEO John Heyman. “Our three newest board members bring diverse skills and experiences across the electronics,...

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hill International, Inc. (NYSE: HIL), delivering the infrastructure of change, announced today that CEO Raouf Ghali and CFO Todd Weintraub will host one-on-one meetings with investors at the D.A. Davidson 20th Annual Diversified Industrials & Services Conference on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. To schedule a meeting please contact your D.A. Davidson salesperson or dsullivan@equityny.com. About Hill International Hill International, with more than 2,900 professionals in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest construction management firms in the United...