Stock Symbol & Name Changes Tuesday, February 2, 2016

New Moves in Real Estate Tech Can you smell opportunity? Because it’s in the air down in Tampa where ID Plans just inked a deal with Polaris Growth Fund. We’re talking some serious private equity backing here aimed at ramping up what ID Plans can lay down in the commercial real estate sector. If you're not on this ride yet, it might be time to take a closer look....

A New Chapter for KLX Energy Services KLX Energy Services has just reshuffled its board, and it's stirring interest. With Franklin S. Edmonds, Jr. and E. Dirk Hallen stepping into the roles of independent directors, effective October 29, 2026, there's change in the air. They take over from John Collins and Tom McCaffrey, who've been holding the fort during some...

Changing the Game: Cohere's Massive Series E Raise There's a seismic shift happening up north, and it’s not the aurora borealis. Cohere just announced the initial close of a staggering CAD $7 billion Series E funding round, eyeing a CAD $35.7 billion valuation. If it pans out, it’d be the kind of cash grab that's never been seen in Canadian tech history. Why This...

A New Era for the UF Bookstore If you've ever strolled through a dusty college bookstore and found yourself yearning for a bit of flair, Gainesville has got a surprise for you. The University of Florida, in collaboration with Follett Higher Education, just splashed $2.5 million to turn their bookstore into a dazzling retail wonderland. Not just about flogging textbooks...

Cracks in Cerebras' Processor Promises? When you dance with high-stakes tech stocks, sometimes you end up stepping on a few toes. This seems to ring true as Cerebras Systems (CBRS) dances its way into hot water. Allegations from Culper Research suggest their fancy AI processors, which are supposed to be the poster children of reliability, might bow out early. Digging...

Crafting Stories with Precision: Cornue's Return In the world where Austin becomes a melting pot of ideas every spring, the return of David Cornue to SXSW casts a familiar, yet electrifying spark. This best-selling author and television whiz is slated to share his story magic at two workshops: one in the Lifestyle track and the other in the Film & TV track. Folks on-site...

Two Forces Colliding in Specialty Care There's a new dynamic duo in town, and they're set to shake up the specialty practice world. Marvix AI, with its cutting-edge clinical documentation AI, and Unlimited Systems, a powerhouse in revenue cycle management, have teamed up in a way that promises to streamline and optimize the specialty practice workflow substantially....

Expanding the Family Legacy In the bustling city of Jacksonville, a fresh breeze has swept the corridors of the longtime legal fortress, Farah & Farah. Layla Farah, fresh off her swearing-in ceremony, has entered the ranks. It's not every day you see a purely family-driven outfit pulling together generations in such a dramatic way. Three kiddos now walking the halls of...

Shifting Gears with a New Leader Sometimes the name alone isn't enough to get things rolling, but when someone who's built billion-dollar platforms from scratch joins your team, the engine's ready to roar. That's the motor firing up at Cars.com with Mausam Bhatt behind the wheel as their fresh Chief Product Officer. If you think a new set of eyes can only see what's...

Let Images Speak the Unspeakable So, here's the deal: grief isn't something you can just wrap up in a neat little package of words. It's jagged, messy—and for many, untouchable by a traditional self-help roadmap. Enter Picturing Grief, the book by Michelle Scoville that smashes the mold with its arresting mix of imagery and reflection. Freshly on the scene courtesy of...

University of Phoenix Celebrate a Milestone Summit During its recent gathering, the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies celebrated the success of its latest Knowledge Without Boundaries Summit that gathered over 1,000 participants. This virtual event, themed “Rise of the Scholar-Practitioner,” provided a dynamic environment for discussion, innovation,...

Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced a significant leadership transition that sent ripples through its North American operations back in late 2024. Mark Loomis, after an impressive 28-year run, decided to retire at the end of fiscal year 2025, leaving two women poised to take over critical roles: Tara Simon as President of North America and Amber English as...

Understanding the Landscape of Generative AI This whole generative AI wave, right? It’s not just a trend, it’s a tidal wave crashing down on businesses, reshaping how they operate. The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) released a new publication on February 23, 2026, to address this sea change—titled Achieving Effective Internal...

Duke Energy's Vision for the Future of Bad Creek Duke Energy, a major player in the energy sector, is set on extending the operational life of the Bad Creek Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Station. This facility has been instrumental in supplying reliable energy since its launch. With plans to keep it running for an additional 50 years, this move demonstrates Duke Energy's...

CEO Ryals McMullian's Stock Transactions Recently, Ryals McMullian, the esteemed Chairman and CEO of Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO), executed a significant insider sale, revealing key insights into his investment movements. This transaction, disclosed through the latest SEC filing, showcases the active role he plays in managing his portfolio while overseeing a dynamic company...