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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global shipments of XR headwear will decline by 12% to 6.2 million units in 2026, according to the latest forecast from Omdia. However, the market is expected to return to growth in 2027, reaching 6.5 million units, an increase of 4.8%. This recovery will be driven by the rapid expansion of XR glasses, offsetting declines in headset shipments, as both consumers and manufacturers increasingly favor lighter form factors over bulkier devices. The tethered XR glasses segmen...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans’ per member administrative costs grew by 0.3% in 2025 versus 5.6% in 2024. This was the lowest since the effects of Covid adaptation in 2021. Growth in costs for the cluster of Account and Membership Administration, at 1.1%, was the slowest growth since 2016. Median PMPM costs for all reporting Plans were $51.50 PMPM versus $51.90 PMPM last year. At 8.1% of premium equivalents, health plan administrative costs are the lowest in 20 year...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset (‘RWA’) tokenization technologies, today announced that its Dream Bowl I meme coin, a commemorative digital collectible tied to the Dream Bowl XIV, which Datavault AI previously announced was anticipated for listing on the Biconomy exchange (“Biconomy”), is expected to begin trading as early as June 23, 2026,...

MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The environmental case for EVs is becoming harder to ignore. Yet the real turning point for many drivers comes when they experience an EV like the VinFast VF 8 for themselves. For years, the debate around electric vehicles revolved around one question: Are they actually better for the environment? A new study led by researchers at MIT suggests that debate is largely over. Published in Environmental Research Letters, the study found that battery electric vehicl...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cendry Capital Launches New Investment Group with Anchor Aerospace & Defense Portfolio Company...

FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SageSpring Wealth Partners is pleased to announce the addition of five new equity partners, reflecting the firm’s continued commitment to building ownership from within and aligning long-term leadership across the organization. The following individuals have become Partners at the firm: Chase Keen, CFP®, Senior Vice President Daniel Peterman, CFP®, Senior Executive Vice President Jason Plunkett, CFP®, Senior Vice President Ryan Terry, CFP®, Senior Vice Presiden...

TYSONS, Va. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cvent, in partnership with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, unveiled a star-studded lineup of musical performances and unique Nashville speakers and experiences for its flagship customer and industry conference, Cvent CONNECT. Highlights include a high-energy entertainment lineup including performances from country stars Chris Janson and Carly Pearce and an “only in Nashville” industry panel that will bring together leaders from the...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--  FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Farallon Capital Management, L.L.C. (on behalf of funds managed jointly with Farallon Capital Europe LLP and Farallon Partners, L.L.C.) (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--D.A. Davidson & Co. today announced that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Elektrik, the leading procurement platform for sourcing critical electrical infrastructure components and a portfolio company of Album VC, on its significant growth investment from Lead Edge Capital, a growth equity firm investing in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses globally.Elektrik combines specialized product expertise, real-time sourcing across a deep network of...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Geographic has unveiled the official trailer and premiere date for POMPEII: OUT OF TIME WITH TOM HIDDLESTON, a new three-part docudrama premiering July 23 on Disney+ and Hulu. Produced by Plimsoll Productions, the show will premiere on National Geographic on July 22 at 9/8c. Host and “Loki” star Tom Hiddleston and “Loki” executive producer Kevin R. Wright reunite for the series, a fusion of cinematic scripted drama and investigative documentary storytelling...