Today’s MLB Betting Trends:

The following MLB betting trends are a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified for the MLB games of Wednesday, October 28, 2026. This report is meant to emulate the process that Steve Makinen and other members of the VSiN Analytics team undergo when handicapping each day’s MLB board.

AJ’s Angles

These are the top MLB betting trends and systems for today’s games, handpicked by VSiN Analyst AJ Makinen.

* Dating back to 2007, World Series home underdogs of +120 or more have gone just 2-8 (-5.22 units, ROI: -52.2%)

System Match (FADE): TAMPA BAY (+130 vs MIL)

Trend: MIL has won Jacob Misiorowski’s last twelve starts (+12.00 units)

Trend Match (PLAY): MILWAUKEE (-157 at TB)

Trends and Systems for the MLB Postseason

Notable Postseason Team Trends (since 2015)

* TAMPA BAY: 24-20-1 to the Under for +1.90 units

* MILWAUKEE: 27-14-1 to the Under for +11.50 units

Trends Match (PLAY UNDER): MIL-TB (o/u at 6.5)

Line angles

Road favorites of -140 or higher are on a 37-31 SU run since 2001 (+4.65 units, ROI: +6.8%)

System Match (PLAY): MILWAUKEE (-157 at TB)

Stats from last game trends

Teams playing as underdogs (or pick ’em) in an MLB postseason series game after their bullpen was used for 5+ innings in the same series prior game are just 47-74 SU (-15.68 units, ROI: -13%) since 2016.

System Match (FADE): TAMPA BAY (+130 vs MIL)

Trends based upon regular season records

In the last six playoff seasons following a full regular season (excluding 2020), MLB teams that won 100 games or more are on a slide of 29-35 SU (-18.53 units, ROI: -29%) and 23-41 on run lines (-19.00 units, ROI: -29.7%) in playoff games.

System Match (FADE): MILWAUKEE

Totals angles

The last four MLB postseasons have been very good for Over bettors, as that side of the total has gone 120-114-3, and Overs have produced a return of +20.22 units, an ROI of 8.6%. Total odds are usually heavily shaded towards UNDER’s in recent postseasons.

System Match (PLAY OVER): MIL-TB (o/u at 6.5)

Nine Top MLB World Series Betting Systems

Over the last 20+ years of World Series action, several nice betting systems have emerged. You know you’re going to bet the games; why not arm yourself with key data that has won recently.

WORLD SERIES system #1:

Home field advantage hasn’t meant a lot in recent World Series action, with hosts on a 24-35 slide in the last 59 opportunities dating back to 2016 (-21.61 Units, -36.6% ROI).

System Match (FADE): TAMPA BAY (+130 vs MIL)

WORLD SERIES system #2:

Dating back to 2007, World Series Home Underdogs of +120 or more have gone just 2-8 (-5.22 Units, -52.2%)

System Match (FADE): TAMPA BAY (+130 vs MIL)

WORLD SERIES system #5:

World Series teams have struggled putting back-to-back wins together recently, going 13-27 in the game following up a WS win (-20.07 Units, -50.2% ROI)

System Match (FADE): TAMPA BAY (+130 vs MIL)

MLB Bullpen Systems

The following systems and qualifying plays are from the weekly update series on handicapping MLB teams using Steve Makinen’s bullpen strength ratings.

STARTER/BULLPEN CORRELATION SYSTEMS

Teams with strong bullpens (SM rating of 10 or higher) and an elite starting pitcher with a SM rating of +20 or more went 352-210 for +30.55 units, when not matched against the same in the 2025 season. This represents an ROI of +5.4%. For 2026, these teams got off to a slow start but roared back in the season’s final month, ending the campaign with a record of 318-216 for +8.23 units and an ROI of +1.5% (10-9, -3.62 units in the playoffs).

System Match (SLIGHT PLAY): MILWAUKEE (-157 at TB)

MLB Team Strength Systems

The following handicapping information details betting systems for teams based on various team strength indicators or line scenarios.

MLB Team Strength Betting System #5:

In MLB games occurring in August or later between two teams who have >= 0.580 win pct, smaller favorites in the -111 to -175 line range have gone 60-31 SU for +17.69 units (ROI: 19.4%) in the last five seasons.

System Match (PLAY): MILWAUKEE (-157 at TB)

Today’s MLB Strength Ratings

The following MLB betting trends are taken from today’s MAKINEN DAILY RATINGS page under the MLB tab on VSiN.com.

Theoretically, green star “edges” come up when a team has an odds edge of 15 cents over the actual price. That is a legacy thing. However, this year I have recorded that a 10-cent edge is actually better, as teams with an edge of 10 cents against the actual odds have gone 692-691 for +12.62 units, good for +0.9% ROI.

Ratings Match (PLAY): MILWAUKEE -157 (+20 diff)

Team/Pitcher Situational MLB Betting Trend Spots

The following situational MLB betting trends and qualifying plays look at how today’s teams and starting pitchers have performed in similar spots.

(959) MILWAUKEE (113-61) at (960) TAMPA BAY (106-69)

Trend: MIL has won Jacob Misiorowski’s last twelve starts (+12.00 units)

Trend: MIL is the most profitable MLB team in night games this season (76-37 record, +28.24 units)

Trends Match (PLAY): MILWAUKEE (-157 at TB)

Top Head-to-Head Series MLB Betting Trends

Trend: Home teams are 13-5 (72.2%, +6.36 units) in the last 18 of the Rays-Brewers interleague series

– The ROI on this trend is 35.3%

Trend Match (PLAY): TAMPA BAY (+130 vs MIL)

Strategies Using MLB DraftKings Betting Splits Data

Here are the systems and qualifying plays for today’s games as of 11:30 a.m. ET. These can and will change, so continue to track and qualify the systems up until first pitch for best usage.

DK MLB Betting Splits system #6: Majority handle bettors have been at their worst overall in interleague games since the start of 2023, going 1,074-957 (52.9%) but for -215.64 units and an ROI of -10.6%. This is over two full percentage points worse for return on a huge sample of games and an indication that bettors have trouble gauging the strengths/motivations of the teams when playing unfamiliar opponents.

System Match (FADE): MILWAUKEE (-157 at TB)

DK MLB Betting Splits system #9: Majority handle bettors have endured three consecutive poor playoff seasons in 2023-2025, with a combined record of 64-64 (50%) for -19.84 units and an ROI of -15.5% (21-17, -1.67 units in 2026).

System Match (FADE): MILWAUKEE (-157 at TB)

The development will add tens of millions of dollars to the local tax base, supporting schools and emergency responders as well as road improvements and senior citizen services

DETROIT, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy announced today that its 132-megawatt Fish Creek Solar Park near Sheridan, Mich., is now operational. The project adds a new, clean source of Michigan-made energy as DTE works to deliver reliable power while keeping bills as affordable as possible. The $268 million development was fully funded by customers who voluntarily participate in DTE's MIGreenPower program, thereby adding a new source of power generation without raising costs for customers. The solar park can generate enough energy to power approximately 30,000 homes, while delivering significant economic benefits to Montcalm County and Bushnell and Evergreen townships.

"Our customers expect us to keep the lights on and keep bills as affordable as possible, and bringing new generation like Fish Creek online is part of how we deliver on that commitment," said Matt Paul, president and chief operating officer, DTE Electric. "Fish Creek adds more Michigan-made energy to our system while supporting local jobs, generating new tax revenue and delivering lasting benefits for the communities that helped make this project possible."

Fish Creek will generate tens of millions of dollars in additional tax revenue, supporting schools, first responders, roads, veteran and senior citizen services, and more. The solar park also created hundreds of local jobs during construction and will provide participating landowners with a reliable source of supplemental income.

In addition, Bushnell and Evergreen townships each received $330,000 through Michigan's Renewables Ready Communities Award, a grant available to local governments that host large-scale renewable energy projects. The townships plan to invest the funding in town hall and fire station renovations, along with other community improvements.

Fish Creek is part of DTE's broader plan to meet Michigan's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of resources. DTE currently has 20 wind parks and 37 solar parks across Michigan, which together generate enough clean energy to power nearly 1 million homes. The company is committed to continued growth of this clean energy portfolio on its journey to net zero carbon emissions. In fact, DTE's 2026 Integrated Resource Plan includes an additional 15 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2042.

About DTE Energy

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Its operating units include an electric company serving 2.3 million customers in Southeast Michigan and a natural gas company serving 1.4 million customers across Michigan. The DTE portfolio also includes energy businesses focused on custom energy solutions, renewable energy generation, and energy marketing and trading. DTE has continued to accelerate its carbon reduction goals to meet aggressive targets and is committed to serving with its energy through volunteerism, education and employment initiatives, philanthropy, emission reductions and economic progress. Information about DTE is available at dteenergy.com, empoweringmichigan.com, x.com/DTE_Energy and facebook.com/dteenergy.

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Movantis Integrates with the Stellar Network to Expand Its Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure

Announced at Meridian 2026 in Lisbon, the integration adds the Stellar network to Movantis's multi-rail infrastructure, starting with USDC settlement for cross-border flows from the United States to El Salvador.

LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Meridian 2026, the Stellar Development Foundation's flagship annual conference, Movantis, the unified financial infrastructure platform that enables businesses to move value across global markets, announced an integration with the Stellar network.

The collaboration adds the Stellar network as an additional digital settlement rail within Movantis's architecture. The Stellar network accelerates the digital settlement leg, while Movantis leverages its connections to regulated local infrastructure and partners for liquidity, fiat conversion where needed, and last-mile payout.

For Movantis, the integration is part of a broader multi-rail strategy. Traditional banking infrastructure, local payment systems and digital settlement rails each play a role, giving the platform greater flexibility and resilience across markets. The Stellar network provides an additional blockchain rail for digital settlement, while Movantis connects that settlement layer with regulated markets and local payout infrastructure.

The first planned use case will focus on movement of value from the United States to El Salvador. Through its regulated subsidiaries, Movantis plans to use USDC on the Stellar network as the settlement leg, with local partners supporting conversion and last-mile payout. As a dollarized economy, El Salvador is a natural starting point: value settles in USDC and is paid out to recipients in US dollars, with no additional currency exposure along the way.

For businesses and end users, the blockchain layer stays behind the scenes. They continue to use familiar currencies and payment experiences, while the settlement leg runs 24/7, including weekends and holidays. That can reduce the capital remittance companies and businesses need to keep prefunded in the corridor.

The integration is also designed to work in the other direction. Businesses operating on the Stellar network will be able to reach recipients in Latin America through Movantis, settling in stablecoins and paying out locally. Remittance companies, fintechs and wallets will be able to access the corridor through the same Movantis integration they already use for other markets.

"Cross-border payments do not need one winning rail. They need infrastructure that can use the right rail for each leg of the transaction," said Robert Gatto, Chief Revenue Officer of Movantis. "Stellar gives us another efficient way to settle, and our job is making sure that speed turns into dollars a business or a family can actually use in El Salvador."

"Movantis has spent two decades building local partnerships and payout networks designed to make cross-border payments work across the Americas, and that is exactly the kind of foundation the Stellar network was built to support," said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, President and Chief Growth Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation. "Integrating the Stellar network as a settlement option, starting with the U.S.-to-El Salvador corridor, is designed to support faster and more efficient settlement for the businesses and people who rely on these flows every day."

Digital rails are new. Moving money across borders is not. For more than 20 years, Movantis has done the hard part in some of the most complex markets in the Americas: procuring licenses and building the local partnerships, liquidity and last-mile payout that make cross-border payments work. Today, its network moves more than $60 billion a year across more than 200 million transactions and over 90,000 payout locations. The Stellar network now plugs into that foundation.

Beyond El Salvador, Movantis expects the architecture to support additional B2B and consumer flows, including for businesses in Europe, Asia and across Latin America that want to operate in the region through a single integration. The goal is not to replace existing rails, but to add another settlement option to Movantis's multi-rail infrastructure through Institutional Stablecoin Settlement, which gives companies one integration to collect, convert, settle and pay out across Latin America, in fiat or stablecoin.

About Movantis

Movantis is a trademark used to represent the collective capabilities, products and services offered by Transnetwork LLC and its subsidiaries. The Movantis-branded companies provide unified financial infrastructure that enables businesses to move value across global markets through one integration. Built on more than 20 years of experience across the Americas, the platform supports more than 200 million annual transactions, connectivity across 130+ countries, and more than 90,000 payout locations. Through its infrastructure, locally regulated entities and authorized partners, Movantis connects global financial ecosystems with local market access, supporting cross-border and embedded operations across multiple markets. All services described are provided by locally regulated entities or authorized partners, subject to applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction. Move Value. Unlock Growth. www.movantis.com.

About the Stellar Network

The Stellar network is a decentralized, fast, and scalable blockchain built for financial products and services. It enables smart contracts and supports issuing, managing, and moving real-world regulated assets at institutional scale.

Assets can be fully decentralized or configured for KYC, clawbacks, and sanctions compliance.

Open means no vendor lock-in. Configurable means enterprise-ready. The Stellar network has been servicing payments and financial use cases since 2014.

For more information, visit https://stellar.org/foundation.

Media Contacts

Movantis: Sofia Conde, Event Manager and 3rd Party Associations, [email protected]

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Vault brings unlimited storage, full-content search, version history, and a Compliance Monitor role to the advisor's system of record. Wealthbox AI now reads every document in the system, so advisors can ask questions of their client files, not just their contact records.

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealthbox, the #1-rated CRM for financial advisors, today launched Wealthbox Vault, an add-on product that gives advisory firms unlimited file storage, full-content search, retained file versions, and a Compliance Monitor role with a complete audit log of file activity.

In addition to Vault, Wealthbox AI can now read documents stored in Wealthbox, on every Wealthbox plan. An advisor can upload a client's trust agreement and ask who the contingent beneficiaries are, or upload a signed form and have Wealthbox AI propose updates to client fields for the advisor to review.

"Most firms keep the client record in one system and the client file in another, so their AI only ever sees half the picture," said John Rourke, CEO of Wealthbox. "When both live in Wealthbox, Wealthbox AI can work from the actual documents. Vault is for firms that want every file, and every version of it, in the same place as the client record."

What Vault adds

Recordkeeping controls. Vault gives firms controls to support their own compliance requirements.

- Files stored in Vault can't be deleted by any user, including firm administrators. Archiving removes a file from active view while preserving the record.

- When a new version of a file is uploaded, every previous version is retained.

- Firms can export all of their Vault files, or a filtered set, at any time as a .zip that preserves folder structure and includes a CSV manifest.

Compliance Monitor role. Designated users get read access to every file and folder in their assigned workspaces, regardless of individual file permissions, and can view and export the complete audit log of Vault activity.

Full-content search. Advisors can find a file without knowing its name. Vault indexes the text inside PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, scans, and images, so a search for a word or phrase surfaces every matching file in Wealthbox, including scanned forms and photos of business cards.

Household aggregation. Files tied to each household member roll up automatically to the household record, so advisors can review a family's files without opening each contact.

Organization and previews. Custom fields and filtering keep files organized, and in-app previews let advisors review PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, and images without downloading them.

Included with every Wealthbox plan

Every Wealthbox user can store files alongside the client records, tasks, and workflows they relate to, and can now organize them in folders. Firms moving from another storage provider can upload a .zip of client folders and map each folder to a Wealthbox contact using self-service import.

Wealthbox AI reads PDFs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, text files, scans, and images. AI Agents can compare document contents against client records, flag discrepancies, and take follow-up actions in Wealthbox. Wealthbox AI and AI Agents follow the same permissions as the rest of Wealthbox, so they only use files a user is already allowed to see.

Availability

Wealthbox Vault is available now as an add-on for Wealthbox users. Learn more at wealthbox.com/products/vault/.

About Wealthbox

Wealthbox® is an AI-powered CRM platform for financial advisors. Integrated with leading custodians and wealthtech partners, Wealthbox is recognized for its modern product design and intuitive user experience. The platform enables financial advisors, enterprise RIA firms, and broker-dealers to manage client relationships, streamline operations, and turn years of practice data into action. Learn more at www.wealthbox.com.

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PNC Payroll by ADP® will connect payroll, HR and benefits with the banking, payments and cash management capabilities businesses use every day in one digital experience

- Integrated payroll and workforce solutions: PNC Payroll by ADP® brings payroll, HR, benefits, time, insurance and retirement solutions into PNC's digital banking experience.

- Connected banking and payroll: Businesses can manage payroll alongside PNC's cash management and payment capabilities in a single digital environment.

- Built for small businesses: PNC Payroll by ADP is designed to support small businesses across every stage of growth.

- Technology backed by human expertise: PNC clients will have access to digital self-service capabilities and 24/7 support from ADP payroll experts.

ROSELAND, N.J. and PITTSBURGH, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, and PNC Bank, one of the largest financial services institutions in the U.S., today announced a strategic partnership that will bring ADP's payroll and HR capabilities directly into PNC's digital banking platform. The agreement reflects both companies' commitment to helping small businesses manage essential financial and employee operations through a single digital experience.

As small businesses increasingly seek integrated technology experiences, ADP and PNC are bringing payroll, HR, banking and payments together through a new offering, PNC Payroll by ADP®. The new offering helps reduce operational complexity, making it easier for small businesses to manage critical needs like cash flow, payments, compliance and payroll.

"Small businesses want technology that works together seamlessly," said Matt Farwell, president of Small Business Services at ADP. "This collaboration brings together two of the systems small businesses rely on most: banking and payroll. With decades of combined expertise supporting businesses through critical financial and payroll decisions, ADP and PNC are uniquely positioned to provide a trusted, centralized platform that can ultimately help business owners spend less time navigating disconnected systems and more time focusing on growth."

"Our clients rely on us for the tools and support they need to build and grow their businesses," said Dave Shorten, head of SMB Treasury Management at PNC Bank. "This collaboration combines ADP's small business expertise and scalable solutions with PNC's relationship-driven approach to banking, creating a powerful solution that supports small businesses at every stage of growth."

Bringing Payroll, HR and Banking Together

Small businesses traditionally manage payroll, HR and banking activities across multiple systems. PNC Payroll by ADP brings those functions together in a single workflow. By embedding ADP's AI-enabled payroll and HR capabilities into PNC's digital experience, businesses can manage critical operations with greater confidence and accuracy.

PNC Payroll by ADP will give small business banking customers access to payroll, HR, time tracking, insurance and retirement solutions directly through their digital banking platform. The offering is designed to support businesses as they grow, from startups and one-person operations to more established companies looking to scale. Built on ADP's experience serving more than 900,000 small businesses, the solution was purposefully designed to address their needs, combining simplicity and expert support.

PNC Payroll by ADP will combine digital self-service capabilities with access to 24/7 live ADP payroll experts. ADP brings more than 77 years of experience helping businesses manage payroll and navigate the federal, state and local requirements that affect the workplace. AI-powered capabilities help automate routine tasks while ADP's payroll experts provide the guidance businesses need to effectively pay and manage their people.

This agreement represents the latest expansion of ADP's embedded payroll offerings, extending payroll and HR capabilities into the digital experiences small businesses use every day to help them operate with greater precision and confidence.

To learn more, visit adp.com/embedded.

About PNC Financial Services Group

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

About ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)

ADP has been shaping the world of work with innovation and expertise for more than 75 years. As a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, ADP continuously works to solve business challenges for our clients and their workers, from simple, easy-to-use tools for small businesses to fully integrated platforms for global enterprises â and everything in between. Always Designing for People means we're focused on just that â people. We use our unmatched AI-driven insights and proven expertise to design innovative solutions that help people achieve greater success at work. More than 1.1 million clients across 140+ countries rely on ADP's exceptional service to support their people and drive their business forward. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits, Compliance, and Payroll. Learn more at ADP.com.

ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Copyright © 2026 ADP, Inc. All rights reserved.

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At INTERPOL Conference in Bangkok, Feldman highlights criminal prosecutions, counterfeit safety certification marks, and international law enforcement cooperation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman today delivered keynote remarks at the 19th International Law Enforcement Intellectual Property Crime Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, outlining CPSC's efforts to combat dangerous imports, strengthen criminal enforcement, and address trade fraud and counterfeiting.

Global e-commerce presents growing enforcement challenges, particularly when foreign sellers evade U.S. safety requirements and operate beyond the reach of traditional regulatory enforcement.

"Counterfeiting is not simply a matter of intellectual property theft," Feldman said. "It is also a matter of public safety. And increasingly, it is part of a much larger problem involving trade fraud, falsified compliance documents, deceptive business practices, and the deliberate evasion of laws designed to protect consumers."

Under President Trump's leadership, CPSC has intensified enforcement against dangerous products, including through criminal prosecutions of companies and executives that knowingly violate federal product safety requirements. In June 2025, two executives of Gree USA received federal prison sentences of 38 and 40 months for concealing fire hazards involving defective dehumidifiers linked to more than 450 reported fires, over $19 million in property damage, and four potentially associated deaths. In April 2026, Royal Sovereign International was sentenced to pay an $8 million criminal fine for knowingly and willfully failing to report hazards involving defective portable air conditioners imported from China, which were associated with more than 40 fires and one death.

CPSC is also working with the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security to combat international trade fraud. The joint Trade Fraud Task Force highlighted the Royal Sovereign prosecution among its enforcement results, while DOJ has separately identified forged product safety certificates as a form of trade fraud.

In May 2026, CPSC announced an initiative to examine counterfeit safety labels and certification marks, associated risks, and potential enforcement responses.

"The counterfeit mark does not make the product safe," Feldman said. "It makes the product appear safe. And that is a particularly dangerous form of deception."

Additional enforcement measures include CPSC's July 2026 electronic filing requirements for product compliance certificates, which improve the agency's ability to identify potentially hazardous imports. The Commission has also renewed its use of Section 12 of the Consumer Product Safety Act to seek federal court intervention against products presenting an imminent hazard.

"Our objective is not to restrict legitimate international commerce," Feldman said. "We want a marketplace in which responsible businesses can compete fairly, consumers can benefit from innovation and affordable products, and companies that comply with the law are not disadvantaged by competitors who evade it."

Organized by INTERPOL and UL Standards & Engagement, the conference brings together international law enforcement and industry representatives to combat intellectual property crime and illicit trade.

Read Acting Chairman Feldman's full remarks: Keynote Remarks of CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman at the 19th Annual International IP Crime Conference

About CPSC

CPSC is the federal agency charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury associated with thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the agency was established more than 50 years ago, CPSC has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, contributing to a decline in related injuries.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission-ordered recall or to a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with CPSC.

For lifesaving information:

- Visit CPSC.gov.

- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.

- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, BlueSky, Threads, LinkedIn and Truth Social.

- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.

- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270).

- Contact a media specialist.

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Royce Micro-Cap Trust (NYSE: RMT) as of Sep 30, 2026

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

- Average weekly trading volume of approximately 495,572 shares

- Fund's adviser has more than 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience

Important Performance and Expense Information

All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Returns as of the recent month-end may be obtained at www.royceinvest.com. The market price of the Fund's shares will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold.

The Fund normally invests in micro-cap companies, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in larger-cap companies. The Fund's broadly diversified portfolio does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

1Geometric Average: This weighted calculation uses each portfolio holding's market cap in a way designed to not skew the effect of very large or small holdings; instead, it aims to better identify the portfolio's center, which Royce believes offers a more accurate measure of average market cap than a simple mean or median.

2Harmonic Average: This weighted calculation evaluates a portfolio as if it were a single stock and measures it overall. It compares the total market value of the portfolio to the portfolio's share in the earnings of its underlying stocks.

The Price-to-Book, or P/B, Ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its book value per share.

Net leverage is the percentage, in excess of 100 %, of the total value of equity type investments, divided by net assets.

Portfolio Composition

Recent Developments

Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified investment company whose shares of Common Stock (RMT) are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Fund's investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by investing primarily in equity securities of companies that, at the time of investment, have market capitalization of $1 billion or less.

Daily net asset values (NAVs) for Royce Micro-Cap Trust, Inc. are now available on our website and online through most ticker symbol lookup services and on broker terminals under the symbol XOTCX. For more information, please call The Royce Funds at (800) 221-4268 or visit our website at www.royceinvest.com.

An investor in Royce Micro-Cap Trust should consider the Fund's investment goals, risks, fees, and expenses carefully before investing.

Important Disclosure Information

Closed-End Funds are registered investment companies whose shares of common stock may trade at a discount to their net asset value. Shares of each Fund's common stock are also subject to the market risks of investing in the underlying portfolio securities held by the Fund. Royce Fund Services, LLC. ("RFS") is a member of FINRA and has filed this material with FINRA on behalf of each Fund. RFS does not serve as a distributor or as an underwriter to the closed-end funds.

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BLADE AND BOW UNVEILS RARE CASK STRENGTH BOTTLING OF ITS 30-YEAR-OLD KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY

The new Cask Strength expression marks the second release in the brand's 30-Year-Old collection, debuting this November alongside the return of the original Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Limited Release

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blade and Bow proudly introduces Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the second expression in its distinguished 30-Year-Old collection. Following the 2025 debut of Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Limited Release Bourbon, this exceptionally rare offering presents the same extraordinary whiskey at its natural barrel strength of 164.2 proof (82.1% ABV), without dilution. Its defining distinction lies not simply in a higher proof, but in the opportunity to experience the whiskey in its original form, providing a canvas for connoisseur experimentation. The introduction of Cask Strength comes alongside the highly anticipated return of Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Limited Release, offering collectors and whiskey enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the same remarkable blend through two distinct expressions.

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/blade-and-bow/9429251-en-blade-and-bow-unveils-rare-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey

First laid to rest in the spring of 1993, the bourbon spent much of its maturation journey within the historic rickhouses of Stitzel-Weller Distillery, where decades of seasonal temperature fluctuations and careful stewardship shaped its exceptional character. As the natural effects of evaporation gradually diminished the liquid, partially filled barrels were carefully consolidated to preserve the remaining whiskey. From an original collection of 96 barrels, Nicole Austin, Diageo's Director of American Whiskey Liquid Development, selected just 42 to create a singular blend that would ultimately yield two distinct expressions.

"What I find so compelling about the 30-Year-Old collection is that these aren't two different whiskeys. They're the exact same blend, presented in two distinct ways," said Nicole Austin. "The Limited Release reflects the balance I was looking to achieve when we first developed the liquid, while Cask Strength allows enthusiasts to experience it in its undiluted form and explore that balance for themselves. Together, they offer a fuller understanding of what makes this bourbon so remarkable, and how much the drinking experience can change without changing the whiskey itself."

Bottled in 2023, the original Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Limited Release Bourbon was deliberately proofed to 109 proof to achieve Austin's desired balance and nuance, while Cask Strength was preserved at the strength at which it emerged from the barrel. Created with discerning whiskey connoisseurs in mind, the expression offers a rare opportunity to discover the liquid in its original form, inviting enthusiasts to engage with the whiskey on an entirely personal level. Whether enjoyed neat or explored through the gradual addition of room temperature water, Cask Strength allows each individual to discover their preferred balance of flavor and intensity, celebrating both the craftsmanship behind its creation and the individuality of the tasting experience.

Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Cask Strength opens with a powerful rush of citrus oils, dark berries, and warm baking spice, all concentrated by its higher proof. Beneath the intensity sit layers of fig, molasses, and old oak, giving the aroma a deep, luxurious weight. The palate is rich and viscous, unfolding notes of roasted nuts, ginger, dark sugar, and blackcurrant with a cool menthol lift. As water is introduced drop by drop, the whiskey reveals shifting waves of fruit, florals, sweetness, and spice, offering a continually evolving expression of its extraordinary depth and complexity.

Presented in a custom-made leather box, Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Cask Strength is limited to just 1,200 bottles, which will be made available intermittently, carrying a suggested retail price of $2,500 per 750ml bottle. Initially, the bottles will be available in highly limited quantities across select markets beginning November 2026, with some of the 1,200 bottles reserved for later release. Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Shively, Kentucky, will serve as the first retail destination, offering a limited initial volume of 25 bottles by reservation only. Reservations will become available on November 16, for bottle pickup later in the month. Additional bottles of Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Cask Strength will also be made available through periodic limited drops at Stitzel-Weller Distillery throughout the holiday season.

The returning Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Limited Release Bourbon will first be available at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, with just 30 bottles for sale on October 30, 2026. This will be followed by limited availability in select markets and periodic limited drops at Stitzel-Weller Distillery. Visitors will also have the opportunity to experience both 30-Year-Old expressions through dedicated tasting experiences that include custom keepsake glassware at the distillery's Garden & Gun Club and through 1-oz. pour serves on the menu.

Building on Blade and Bow's legacy of exceptionally aged Kentucky bourbon, the 30-Year-Old collection pays tribute to the Five Keys of Bourbon: Grain, Yeast, Fermentation, Distillation, and Aging. Together, these two expressions celebrate the remarkable possibilities of time, careful blending, and the artistry of whiskey making, inviting collectors and enthusiasts to discover the same extraordinary liquid through two distinct experiences.

ABOUT BLADE AND BOW

Blade and Bow pays homage to the artful passion and renowned craftsmanship of the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Blade and Bow whiskey is currently available in three variants: Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and the latest 30-Year-Old Limited Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

ABOUT STITZEL-WELLER DISTILLERY

Originally opening on Derby Day in 1935 and reopening to the public in 2014, the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery is one of the true cathedrals of the American whiskey industry.

Located only five miles from downtown Louisville, the Stitzel-Weller Distillery Experience is one of the most convenient and impressive stops along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. We are proud to invite guests to step foot on this hallowed ground and gain a unique perspective on the dichotomy of the historic contrasted with the innovations of tomorrow that include Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and I.W. Harper.

ABOUT DIAGEO

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

Crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments.

Contact: [email protected]

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Royce Small-Cap Trust (NYSE: RVT) as of Sep 30, 2026

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

- Oldest and largest small-cap closed-end fund

- Average weekly trading volume of approximately 869,338 shares

- Fund's adviser has more than 50 years of small- and micro-cap investment experience

*Not Annualized

Important Performance and Expense Information

All performance information reflects past performance, is presented on a total return basis, net of the Fund's investment advisory fee, and reflects the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. Returns as of the recent month-end may be obtained at www.royceinvest.com. The market price of the Fund's shares will fluctuate, so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when sold.

The Fund invests primarily in securities of small-cap and micro-cap companies, which may involve considerably more risk than investing in larger-cap companies. The Fund's broadly diversified portfolio does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. From time to time, the Fund may invest a significant portion of its net assets in foreign securities, which may involve political, economic, currency, and other risks not encountered in U.S. investments.

1Geometric Average: This weighted calculation uses each portfolio holding's market cap in a way designed to not skew the effect of very large or small holdings; instead, it aims to better identify the portfolio's center, which Royce believes offers a more accurate measure of average market cap than a simple mean or median.

2Harmonic Average: This weighted calculation evaluates a portfolio as if it were a single stock and measures it overall. It compares the total market value of the portfolio to the portfolio's share in the earnings of its underlying stocks.

The Price-Earnings, or P/E, ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its trailing 12-month earnings-per-share (EPS). The Fund's P/E ratio calculation excludes companies with zero or negative earnings (13% of portfolio holdings as of 09/30/26). The Price-to-Book, or P/B, Ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its book value per share.

The Price-to-Book, or P/B, Ratio is calculated by dividing a company's share price by its book value per share.

Portfolio Composition

Recent Developments

Royce Small-Cap Trust is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares of Common Stock (RVT) are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Its primary investment goal is long-term capital growth, which it seeks by investing at least 65% of its assets in equity securities primarily of small- and micro-cap companies.

Daily net asset values (NAVs) for Royce Small-Cap Trust are now available on our website and online through most ticker symbol lookup services and on broker terminals under the symbol XRVTX. For more information, please call The Royce Funds at (800) 221-4268 or visit our website at www.royceinvest.com.

An investor in Royce Small-Cap Trust should consider the Fund's investment goals, risks, fees, and expenses carefully before investing.

Important Disclosure Information

Closed-End Funds are registered investment companies whose shares of common stock may trade at a discount to their net asset value. Shares of each Fund's common stock are also subject to the market risks of investing in the underlying portfolio securities held by the Fund. Royce Fund Services, LLC. ("RFS") is a member of FINRA and has filed this material with FINRA on behalf of each Fund. RFS does not serve as a distributor or as an underwriter to the closed-end funds.

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"Die Party ist vorbei": neuer Doku-Podcast in ARD Sounds

Berlin (ots)

Sex, Freiheit, Ekstase: Sexpositive Partys versprechen einen Raum, in dem fast alles möglich ist. Das ist aufregend und anziehend, auch für Hannah (Name geändert). Doch in einer Nacht erlebt sie diese Welt ganz anders. Was als Partyabend mit Vorfreude und voller Freiheit beginnt, führt Hannah vom Club in die Notaufnahme und schließlich vor Gericht. Zurück bleiben Fragen, die weit über ihre eigene Geschichte hinausgehen: Wie sicher sind wir auf sexpositiven Partys wirklich? Was passiert, wenn genau dort Grenzen überschritten werden? Was bringen Awareness-Konzepte und wer übernimmt hier eigentlich die Verantwortung?

Die vierteilige Podcast-Serie "Die Party ist vorbei" von rbb, NDR Kultur, ARD Kultur, Radio Bremen und MDR ist ab 5. November 2026 in ARD Sounds verfügbar.

Wie sicher sind sexpositive Partys?

Die Autorinnen Jessica Ramczik und Nastassja von der Weiden tauchen tief in die Welt der sexpositiven Clubkultur ein. Über ein Jahr haben sie für den Podcast recherchiert. Im Laufe der vier Episoden sprechen sie mit Gästen und Veranstaltenden, Awareness-Teams und Juristinnen. Und sie nehmen die Hörer:innen dahin mit, wo sonst nicht jeder hinkommt.

Nastassja von der Weiden: "In der Berichterstattung über sexpositive Partys geht es häufig um Hedonismus, wilde Partys und sexuelle Freiheit. Wir sprechen aber genau über das Gegenteil: Sexuelle Übergriffe, ein unsicheres Umfeld und die Ohnmacht, die nach solchen Partynächten bleiben kann. Wir haben mehrere Frauen kennengelernt, die auf sexpositiven Partys gefeiert oder gearbeitet haben und Übergriffe erlebt oder beobachtet haben."

Jessica Ramczik: "Ein Gedanke, der nach unserer Arbeit am Podcast vor allem hängenbleibt: Es gibt kein wirklich freies Feiern in patriarchalen Verhältnissen. So lange Male Gaze und männlich dominierte Pornokultur existieren, müssen wir uns die Frage stellen, wie frei oder tatsächlich befreiend diese Art von Partys sein können."

Audio vorab verfügbar

Alle vier Folgen des Doku-Podcasts gibt es ab Donnerstag, 5. November in ARD Sounds zu hören. Der Trailer ist bereits online. Die ersten beiden Folgen erscheinen ebenfalls am 5.11. auf allen anderen Podcast-Plattformen, Episode 3 und 4 gehen dort am 12. November online.

"Die Party ist vorbei" ist ein Podcast der ARD, produziert von Studio Soma.

Bei Interesse können wir Ihnen Folge 1 vorab zum Anhören zur Verfügung stellen. Detaillierte Episodenbeschreibungen sowie weitere Infos finden Sie im rbb-Presseportal. Honorarfreie Pressefotos gibt es unter www.ard-foto.de.

Pressekontakt:

rbb Kommunikation

programmpresse@rbb-online.de

nic communication & consulting

Bettina Melzer

bm@niccc.de

Original-Content von: ARD Sounds, übermittelt durch news aktuell