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GEMI INVESTOR ALERT: Gemini (GEMI) Post-IPO Meltdown Sparks Securities Class Action as Investors Seek Recovery - Hagens Berman
SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman is notifying investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEMI) and its top executives, including founders Cameron and Tyler...
ODD INVESTOR ALERT: ODDITY Tech. (ODD) Sued After Shares Plunge 49% on AI Platform Disruption and Revenue Decline -- Hagens Berman
SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against ODDITY Tech. Ltd. (NASDAQ: ODD), seeking to represent investors who purchased ODDITY securities between February 26, 2025 and February 24, 2026. The lawsuit follows the 49% decline in the...
TCOM INVESTOR ALERT: Trip.com (TCOM) Facing Class Action After AI Pricing Controversy and Anti-Monopoly Probe Sends Shares Tumbling -- Hagens Berman
SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against China's largest online travel agency, Trip.com Group (NASDAQ: TCOM), seeking to represent investors who purchased Trip.com securities between April 30, 2024 and January 13, 2026. The...
Fortinet Investigation Initiated: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates the Officers and Directors of Fortinet Inc. - FTNT
NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Fortinet Inc. (the "Company") (NasdaqGS: FTNT). On...
Super Micro Computer Shareholder Alert: ClaimsFiler Reminds Investors With Losses In Excess Of $100,000 Of Lead Plaintiff Deadline In Class Action Lawsuit Against Super Micro Computer, Inc. - SMCI
NEW ORLEANS, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until May 26, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Super Micro" or the "Company")...
New and Renovated: Redefining U.S. Hospitality
Across the United States, a wave of new hotel openings and transformative renovations is reshaping the hospitality landscape in 2026. The post New and Renovated: Redefining U.S. Hospitality appeared first on Smart Meetings.
The Expo Group partners with Explori to boost event intelligence
The Expo Group, an Architect Connecting Communities leader in exhibitions, exhibits and events, announces a strategic partnership with Explori aimed at elevating industry standards for event performance through actionable intelligence and strategic execution. While The Expo Group brings deep…
Medical Planners Are Exhausted
International compliance is a grey and complex area for medical meeting planners, adding layers of work on top of the rigors of their role. Here’s how they hashed that out during a focus group session at Convening Leaders 2026 — along with some recommended solutions and some resources underway that…
Coming to the Table: How the Events Industry Is Tackling Food Waste
Preventable food waste and high food costs are a combination that no budget-challenged event professional wants on their plate. But research demonstrates that when planners and venues work together, the result can be a win-win-win: less food waste, improved efficiency, and better bottom lines all…
Practical Tips for Reducing Food Waste at Events
Industry stakeholders share strategies for creating low-waste events and making a sustainable impact.
This Sally Beauty Pop-Up Put Color, Creativity, and Self-Expression Center Stage
From personalized consultations to interactive glam stations, Sally Beauty's inaugural COLORfest turned product discovery into a fully immersive experience.
Recovering — and Rerouting — Excess Food at Events
What to do with leftovers to maximize the impact of your donation.
Why Retention is the Real Growth Strategy
Are you running a growth strategy for your event or a replacement strategy?
10 Minutes With… Gabe Weiss, Head of Marketing at Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas
In a sea of bulldozers and excavators digging for attention, it’s not often that a heavy equipment brand would bank on helping construction pros find their Zen. But that was exactly the approach that Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas took for its 30,000-square-foot booth at the recent…
Smart Moves in Palm Springs, Sonoma, Fredericksburg and More
Meeting professionals take on new industry roles in Palm Springs, Sonoma, Fredericksburg and more. The post Smart Moves in Palm Springs, Sonoma, Fredericksburg and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Watch: March 2026 Experiential News Commentary
Watch as the editors of Event Marketer recap a few of their top experiential stories from March. And it all starts with an exclusive look inside Barbie Dream Fest, plus—Regency era vibes, Y2K done right, and skateboarding. Subscribe to The Brief LinkedIn Newsletter Related Links: Our Firsthand…
Sustainable Events Industry Players Highlight
CHICAGO — With Earth Day just around the corner, April is all about sustainability. From highlighting sustainability strategies to showcasing Earth Day celebrations to keeping the industry up to date with certifications, Trade Show Executive (TSE) is working to keep industry leaders in the know on…
Inside Yahoo’s Biggest-Ever SXSW Activation, the AI-Powered Yahoo Scout Inn
Scouting out the right venue for Yahoo’s SXSW 2026 activation led to a pretty serendipitous matchup. From March 14-15, Austin’s Historic Scoot Inn became the Yahoo Scout Inn, a play on the brand’s newly launched AI-powered answer engine. Yahoo Scout was the centerpiece around which the…
CES Audit Reveals Attendance Surged to 148,392 Participants in 2026
CES 2026 audit highlights global tech growth with record attendance, showcasing AI, robotics, and marketing advancements in Las Vegas.
March’s International Briefs Track Venue Shifts
International briefs this month track meeting and venue operations across Asia-Pacific and Europe, with updates on conference scale, facility upgrades, and sustainability programs. UFI drew more than 260 leaders to Bangkok. Venues in Sydney, Cairns, Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur rolled out new content…