Public offerings

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubico Inc. (NASDAQ:RUBI) (the "Company," "Rubico," "we" or "us"), a global provider of shipping transportation services specializing in the ownership of vessels, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with a single institutional investor (the "Holder") to issue senior convertible notes (the "Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of $9,444,444, bearing an original issue discount of 10% and warrants (the "Warrants") to purchase common shares with an aggregate initial cash exercise price of $9,444,444. The Company expects to issue such Notes and Warrants on or about October 19, 2026

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phaos Technology Holdings (Cayman) Limited (NYSE:POAS) ("Phaos" or "the Company"), an advanced microscopy technology company headquartered in Singapore, announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the "Annual Report") for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 31, 2026. The Annual Report, which includes the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, is available through the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov. Investors may also access the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.phaostech.com/ for Compan

askROI Offers an All-in-One Platform Featuring More Than 240 Productivity Tools, Generative AI, Business Automation and Advanced AI ResearchLAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that its subsidiary, askROI, Inc. ("askROI"), an AI technology company, is preparing to become a separate, publicly traded company, whether through a reverse takeover ("RTO"), an initial public offering of askROI's securities ("IPO"), or through the use of a special purpose acquisition company (a "SPAC" and collectively with the RTO and the IPO, a "Transaction"). The Compan

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd ("Trident" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:TDTH), a Singapore-headquartered digital infrastructure and technology holding company building sovereign-scale platforms across emerging markets, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. First Half 2026 Financial Highlights Total revenues increased more than tenfold to US$384,741, compared to US$36,612 for the six months ended June 30, 2025.Gross profit increased more than twentyfold to US$356,879, compared to US$17,643 for the prior-year period.Gross margin expanded to approximately 93%, compared to approximately 48% for the

DENVER, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (247marketnews.com) -- NeOnc Technologies Holdings (NASDAQ:NTHI) delivered a deeply human clinical update that brings its investigational brain-cancer technology, expanding Abu Dhabi presence and high-profile banking appointment into sharper focus. The company reported that a critically ill three-year-old boy with an aggressive brain tumor is breathing independently without ventilator support and beginning to move his legs after receiving investigational intranasal NEO100 through NeOnc’s Compassionate Care program. The treatment is being administered outside the company’s pediatric clinical trial, following coordination with the child’s physicians

JERUSALEM, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scinai Immunotherapeutics Ltd. (NASDAQ:SCNI) ("Scinai" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company operating a growing contract development and manufacturing organization ("CDMO") alongside an immunology-focused therapeutic development platform, today announced the closing of its previously announced private placement of 2,458,334 American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), each ADS representing 40,000 ordinary shares, together with Series A-1 Warrants to purchase up to 3,687,501 ADSs (the "Private Placement"). In addition, the Company has closed the

LONDON, Ontario, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. ("Aduro" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ADUR) (TSX: ACT) (FSE: 9D5), a clean technology company using the power of chemistry to transform lower value feedstocks, like waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the 21st century, has filed its interim condensed consolidated financial results for the three months ended August 31, 2026, and is pleased to provide the following highlights. Unless otherwise indicated, all financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars. "During the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Aduro continued to advance and build on its progress at

DALLAS, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) ("Strive" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the "offering") on October 15, 2026 of 7,000,000 shares of Strive’s 15.00% Series A Perpetual SATS Preferred Stock (the "SATS Stock"), an upsize of 2,000,000 shares over the amount previously announced, at a public offering price of $90 per share. The issuance and sale of the SATS Stock is scheduled to settle on October 20, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Strive estimates that the gross proceeds to it from the offering will be approximately $630 million, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and St

New York, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univest Securities, LLC ("Univest"), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced the closing of a registered direct offering (the "Offering") of $18 million for its client WF Holding Limited (NASDAQ:WFF) (the "Company"), a Malaysia-based manufacturer specializing in the design, production, and supply of fiberglass reinforced plastic ("FRP") products and customized industrial solutions. Under the terms of the securities purchase agreement, the Company has agreed to sell to certain institutional investors an aggregate of 12,000,000 ordinary shares of the Compan

Annual Meeting to Be Held on December 16, 2026; Record Date Set for October 28, 2026 Boca Raton, Florida, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IB Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:IBAC, IBACR)) ("IB Acquisition" or the "Company") today announced that its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, virtually via live webcast . The time, agenda and instructions for attending the Annual Meeting will be set forth in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and sent to stockholders entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeti

Global finance and growth leader brings extensive expertise in transformation, performance improvement and value creation Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) today announced the appointment of Harmit Singh to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Singh brings more than 40 years of global financial, operational and strategic leadership experience across some of the world's most recognized consumer, retail and hospitality brands. The board has now expanded from 14 to 15 members. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261015115616/en/Albertsons Companies, Inc. Appoints Harmit Singh to Board of Direct

New York, NY, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- byNordic Acquisition Corporation ("BYNO" or the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that the Company has timely deposited into the Company’s trust account (the "Trust Account"), an aggregate of $8,850.20, in order to extend the period of time the Company has to complete a business combination for an additional one (1) month period, from October 12, 2026 to November 12, 2026 (the "Extension"). The Extension is the third of up to twelve (12) one-month extensions permitted under the August 7, 2026 amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation that allows the Company’s board of direct

DENVER, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (247marketnews.com) – The right appointment can do more than fill a board seat. It can change a company’s public profile, open doors to new partnerships, reshape its commercial strategy and alter how investors assess its future. From Shaquille O’Neal’s involvement with Papa John’s to Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and Donald Trump Jr.’s association with drone maker Unusual Machines, high-profile names have sometimes become catalysts for a much larger corporate story. Now, NeOnc Technologies Holdings (NASDAQ:NTHI) is making a potentially consequential move of its own with the appointment of Ali Alabedin, a senior banking executive whose international

All amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated./NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES./THE BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE, AND THE SHELF PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT FOR THE PUBLIC OFFERING AND ANY AMENDMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCESSIBLE, WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, THROUGH SEDAR+TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- Brookfield Corporation ("Brookfield") (NYSE:BN) (TSX:BN) today announced that it has agreed to issue 6,000,000 Class A Preference Shares, Series 56 ("Preferred Shares, Series 56") on a bought deal basis to a syndicate of underwriters (the "Underwriters") led by RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, CIBC Capital Markets,

Nordic district heating project is now fully operationalTreasury now 1,875 BTC with 44 BTC mined in SeptemberSINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ:CAN) ("Canaan" or the "Company"), an innovator in compute and energy infrastructure, today released its unaudited bitcoin mining update for the month ending September 30, 2026.Management Commentary"Bitcoin markets continued to demonstrate resilience in September, navigating macroeconomic and policy uncertainty while institutional participation remained steady. Hashprice extended its recovery from August, pointing to improving mining economics and offering a cautiously encouraging signal for the market," said Nangeng Zhang, c

DENVER, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (247marketnews.com) – NeOnc Technologies Holdings (NASDAQ:NTHI) made a powerful leadership move at a pivotal moment in its brain-cancer drug development strategy. The appointment of Ali Alabedin, Head of Islamic Banking Group at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), to NeOnc’s Board of Directors. Alabedin brings more than three decades of international banking and executive experience to a company working to advance investigational therapies and expand its presence in the United Arab Emirates. FAB reported AED 1.41 trillion in total assets as of June 30, 2026, underscoring the scale of the financial institution from which NeOnc is drawing its new board-leve

TAKHMAO, Cambodia, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandal M Venture Limited (NASDAQ:FMFC) ("Kandal" or the "Company"), a contract manufacturer of affordable luxury leather goods with manufacturing operations in China and Southeast Asia, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2026, the first half of its fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.  Management Commentary "During fiscal 2026, we navigated an uncertain macroeconomic environment reflecting geopolitical and economic challenges. Yet, we positioned the Company for sustainable success by providing our customers with premium leather goods at affordable prices and investing in our business ope

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Treasure Global Inc. (NASDAQ:TGL) ("Treasure Global" or the "Company"), a Southeast Asia–anchored technology company focused on AI-powered enterprise solutions and digital transformation, today announced that it has entered into three subscription agreements with members of its Board of Directors, raising approximately US$1.2 million. The private placement involves Sam Teo, Executive Director cum Acting Chief Executive Officer; Pusparajan A/L Vadiveloo, Chief Financial Officer; and Chan Meng Chun, Executive Director, with each subscribing for approximately US$400,000 of common stock. The participation of the Company’s executive di

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tracks Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRAX), a clinical stage biotechnology company advancing antibody therapeutics that modulate immune pathways implicated in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement to sell 6,106,870 shares of its common stock to a limited group of institutional investors in a private placement at a price of $32.75 per share. First Tracks Biotherapeutics anticipates approximately $200 million in gross proceeds to the company before deducting placement agent fees and other expenses. Closing of the private placement is expected to occur on October 19, 202

Nyobolt's Battery Technology Enables Digit 5 to Work More Than 20 Hours in a 24-hour Day SALEM, Ore. and CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agility Robotics, a leading humanoid robotics and physical AI company, today announced that Nyobolt, a pioneer of high-power, ultra-fast charging solutions, is the technology provider to Agility. The technology powers one of Digit® 5's most significant upgrades: a fast recharge battery system that enables Digit to work more than 20 hours in a 24-hour day. Agility recently unveiled Digit 5 as its first humanoid robot designed for cooperatively safe work at scale, allowing it to work in close proximity to people. As part of its upgrad

DENVER, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE:AM) ("Antero Midstream" or the "Company") today announced that the Board of Directors of Antero Midstream declared a cash dividend of $0.225 per share for the third quarter of 2026. The Company also repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares during the third quarter. In addition, Antero Midstream announced plans to issue its third quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.Third Quarter 2026 Return of CapitalThe Board of Directors of Antero Midstream declared a cash dividend of $0.225 per share for the third quarter of 2026, or $0.90 per share on an a

Extends US Dollar and Euro Term Loan B Maturities to October 2033 and Revolving Credit Facility to October 2031 Reduces Borrowing Costs on Term Loans by 25 Basis Points Strengthens Foreign Exchange Risk Profile StubHub Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:STUB), a leading global ticketing marketplace for live events, today announced it has extended the maturities of its senior credit facilities, further strengthening the company’s balance sheet and extending its capital structure runway. StubHub, through its wholly owned subsidiary StubHub Holdco Sub, LLC, amended its existing credit agreement to extend the maturity of its $804 million USD Term Loan B and its €452 million Euro Term Loan B (collecti

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Express Holding Inc. ("ETS" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ETS), a California-based provider of last-mile delivery services, today reported results for the quarter ended August 31, 2026. For the three months ended August 31, 2026, the Company reported revenue of $766,422, representing a 20.9% increase compared with the same period in 2025. Gross profit increased to $95,759, compared with $6,817 for the same period in 2025, reflecting continued improvements in operating efficiency. The Company reported a net loss of $760,138, primarily attributable to a significant increase in general and administrative expenses, including profession

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WF Holding Limited (NASDAQ:WFF) (the "Company"), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 12,000,000 ordinary shares of the company, par value $0.00025 per share (the "Shares") (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), at a purchase price of $1.50 per share in a registered direct offering. The Company also agreed to issue to the same investors 12,000,000 warrants (the "Warrants") with an exercise price of $1.50 per share. The Warrants will be immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a 1-year term from the date of issuance. Each warr

Combined Companies Have an Estimated Pipeline Exceeding 4 Million Units, with an Expected Average Selling Price of Approximately $50 per Product Deako is a Leading Technology Supplier to Over 50 U.S. Home Builders Including D.R. Horton and Toll Brothers, Among Others MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ:SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the "Company" or "SKYX"), an award-winning, highly disruptive advanced safe-smart home and AI platform technology company with over 120 U.S. and global pending and issued patents, with a mission to make homes and buildings advanced, safe and smart instantly as the new standard, today announced the closing of its merger with

Mr. Garofola brings public-company legal, governance and compliance experience to Hecate, as the company advances toward its planned Nasdaq listing. Appointment strengthens leadership team with seasoned counsel experienced in complex risk, regulatory matters and high-growth energy-transition businesses. CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hecate Energy LLC ("Hecate" or the "Company"), a leading U.S. developer of utility-scale energy parks, today announced the appointment of Michael J. Garofola as General Counsel, effective September 21, 2026. In his role as General Counsel, Mr. Garofola will manage the Company’s corporate governance, compliance, risk management, strategic transa

DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) ("Strive" or the "Company") today announced that, subject to market and other conditions, it intends to conduct an initial public offering (the "offering") registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), of 5,000,000 shares of Strive’s 15.00% Series A Perpetual SATS Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "SATS Stock"). Strive intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including, among other things, the acquisition of bitcoin and bitcoin-related products and for working capital, the purchase of income generating assets to grow the Company’s b

Churchill XI has set a shareholder meeting date of November 2, 2026 to approve the proposed business combination and related matters. Transaction expected to create the only U.S. publicly listed pure-play humanoid company with proven, active commercial deployments. Agility expected to trade under ticker symbol AGLT following closing. Agility Robotics, Inc. ("Agility" or the "Company"), a leading humanoid robotics and physical AI company, today announced that its joint registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") with Churchill Capital Corp XI (NASDAQ:CCXI) ("Churchill XI"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the propos

MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its third quarter 2026 financial results, which are scheduled to be announced earlier that day. The live audio webcast will be accessible to the general public over the internet at http://www.mfafinancial.com by clicking on the "News & Events" link on MFA’s home page. Earnings presentation materials will be posted on the MFA website prior to the conference call and an audio replay will be available on the website following the call. MFA Financial, Inc. is a leading specialty finance company that invests in residential m

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable® Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TENB), the exposure management company, today announced it has entered into a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") that provides for a $400.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"). The Revolving Facility, combined with the previously announced convertible note financing in September, completes the refinancing of Tenable’s prior credit agreement consisting of a previously outstanding Term Loan B facility and replaces the revolving credit facility which matured in July. The Revolving Facility is initially undrawn and is put in place to give Tenable additional flexibilit

New York, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diamond Equity Research, an equity research firm with a focus on small capitalization public companies has released an update note on Genius Group Ltd. (NYSE:GNS). The update note includes information on the Genius Group Ltd.’ financial results, management commentary, recent developments, outlook, and risks. The research summary below is from a report commissioned by Genius Group Ltd. and produced by Diamond Equity Research. Investors can find various risk factors in the update report and in the respective financial filings for Genius Group Limited.  The full research report is available below. Genius Group Limited October 2026 Update Note  Hi

S-4 filing marks an important milestone toward completion of the previously announced business combination Transaction expected to provide PlusAI with capital to advance the targeted 2027 commercial launch of factory-built autonomous trucks powered by SuperDrive™ Plus Automation, Inc. ("PlusAI"), a global physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks, and Texas Ventures Acquisition III Corp (NASDAQ:TVA, TVACU, TVACW)) ("Texas Ventures III"), a special purpose acquisition company with financial backing from funds managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, LP ("Yorkville Advisors"), today announced the filing of a registration statement on

As Official Battery Intelligence Partner, ELECTRA AI brings the AI Brain for Batteries™ platform and its Race Boost Optimizer module to the crew: deeper insight into battery health over time and data-driven race strategy, with no changes to the existing pack ELECTRA AI ("ELECTRA"), the AI Brain for Batteries™ platform, and Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (NASDAQ:IRHO) ("Iron Horse") today announced that Westbrook Racing by Visit Angola, a leading team in the UIM E1 World Championship, has selected ELECTRA AI as its Official Battery Intelligence Partner, deploying the AI Brain for Batteries™ platform and its Race Boost Optimizer module under a three-year agreement beginning with the 2026 s

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. ("SUNS") (NASDAQ:SUNS), a lender on the Tannenbaum Capital Group ("TCG") Real Estate platform, today announced that a joint venture entity owned by SUNS and its affiliate completed the sale of the Thompson San Antonio (the "Property") to The Loren Group for $41.0 million. The transaction included $9.0 million of purchaser cash, including deposits and payments made prior to closing, and a $32.0 million senior loan originated by SUNS and its affiliate. The Loren Group intends to enhance the guest experience over the coming months with plans to spend an additional $10 million on capital expenditures. Based on

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern Realty Trust Inc. ("SRT"), a lender on the Tannenbaum Capital Group ("TCG") Real Estate platform, today announced that a joint venture entity owned by SRT and its affiliate completed the sale of the Thompson San Antonio (the "Property") to The Loren Group for $41.0 million. The transaction included $9.0 million of purchaser cash, including deposits and payments made prior to closing, and a $32.0 million senior loan originated by SRT and its affiliate. The Loren Group intends to enhance the guest experience over the coming months with plans to spend an additional $10 million on capital expenditures.   Based on SRT’s 35% owne

From 42 service centers to more than 2,500 locations across North America, Valvoline Inc. marks a milestone year Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, recognizes a milestone year marking 10 years as a public company and 40 years in the retail automotive services business. "Forty years ago, Valvoline Inc. entered retail with a simple idea to make routine vehicle care faster, easier, and more trusted for busy drivers," said Lori Flees, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valvoline Inc. "That promise remains and these milestones are about more than longevity, they’re about the team members, franchisees, and customers who have

Large-Scale, Bulk-Tonnage, Near-Surface Potential Uranium-Vanadium Resource:4.2 million lbs. of Indicated and 10.1 million lbs. of Inferred U₃O₈31.1 million lbs. of Indicated and 57.3 million lbs. of Inferred V₂O₅Includes 21.1 Mt Indicated at 119 ppm U₃O₈ Eq¹. and 34.0 Mt Inferred at 170 ppm U₃O₈ Eq¹.Mineral Resource Footprint Covers Approximately 4.3% of Jaguar's 210,284 ha Laguna Salada Project, Highlighting Significant Potential for Resource Expansion.Potential Western Supply of Reliable Critical Minerals: Offers the U.S. and allied markets a secure source of uranium and vanadium in the Western Hemisphere.Permitted for Exploration Advancement and Expansion Potential: Priority work program

Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX:BLCO), a leading global eye health company, and its parent company, Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX:BHC), today announced that Bausch + Lomb Board of Directors Chairman Thomas J. Appio has been appointed interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Appio will continue to serve as CEO of Bausch Health while assuming leadership of Bausch + Lomb. Appio was appointed chairman of the Bausch + Lomb Board of Directors in August 2026. The Board believes Appio’s deep knowledge of the business, global leadership experience and longstanding connection to Bausch + Lomb position him well to build on the company’s momentum and lead its next phase of

Newport Beach CA , Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimergen Energy (NYSE:BESS), ("Bimergen"), a U.S. energy infrastructure developer, owner and operator, today announced that Bob Brilon Co-CEO will present at the ThinkEquity Conference 12 pm ET this Thursday, October 15 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York. ThinkEquity closed a $13.6 million uplist offering for Bimergen, ticker symbol BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), in February 2026. ThinkEquity is an investment bank hosting an annual conference that brings together U.S. and International public/private companies, industry executives, and institutional/accredited investors for company presentations and one-on-one meetings. The con

New York, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univest Securities, LLC ("Univest"), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced the closing of a registered direct offering (the "Offering") of $12 million for its client China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:SXTC) (the "Company"), a China-based innovative pharmaceutical company focusing on the research, development, manufacture, marketing and sales of traditional Chinese medicine pieces. Under the terms of the securities purchase agreement, the Company has agreed to sell to certain institutional investors an aggregate of 8,000,000 Class A ordinary shares o

Singapore, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Basel Medical Group Ltd (NASDAQ:BMGL) (the "Company") today closed its registered direct offering of 6,000,000 units, raising gross proceeds of US$7.98 million and estimated net proceeds of approximately US$7.28 million. The Company intends to use all of the net proceeds from this offering for general working capital purposes, mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate purposes.  As previously announced, the Company entered into a placement agency agreement with Cathay Securities, Inc., as the placement agent (the "Placement Agent"), as well as a securities purchase agreement with certain purchasers, each dated October 7, 2026, pursua

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC" or the "Fund") (NYSE:ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of October 2026 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below.The following dates apply to the declared distribution:Ex-Date: October 19, 2026Record Date: October 19, 2026Payable Date: October 30, 2026Per Share Amount: $0.1125Based on the Fund's current share price of $11.38 (as of its close on October 8, 2026), the distribution represents an annualized distribution rate of approximately 11.86% (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price). Information regarding th

DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF) (the "Fund") announced today its regular October monthly distribution. Details are as follows: Declaration – 10/09/2026   Ex-Date – 10/21/2026   Record – 10/21/2026   Payable – 10/30/2026   Fund   Ticker   Distribution Per Share   Prior Distribution Per Share   DWS Municipal Income Trust    KTF   $0.0610   $0.0610 The Fund’s last anticipated regular monthly dividend will be for the month of October. It is estimated that a portion of the Fund’s October distribution consists of a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of a shareholder’

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortune Favor Technology Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company ("Fortune Favor" or the "Company"), announced today that it has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement") with Quantumsphere Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:QUMS, QUMSR, QUMSU)) ("Quantumsphere"), a Cayman Islands exempted company and special purpose acquisition company, Fortune Favor Global Group Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company and wholly owned subsidiary of Quantumsphere (the "Purchaser"), and QUMS Merger Sub Ltd, a Cayman Islands exempted company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Purchaser (the "Merger Sub"), pursuant

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company, announced today the closing of its previously announced concurrent underwritten public offerings of 8,584,375 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $64.00 per share, pre-funded warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $63.999 per pre-funded warrant and $575 million aggregate principal amount of 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2032 (the "notes"). These offerings included the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase up to 1,171,875 additional shares of common stock at the public offer

Transaction follows a $2.5 million strategic investment commitment at MangoRx IP Holdings to support intellectual property commercialization DALLAS, TX, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mangoceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGRX) ("Mangoceuticals" or the "Company"), a company focused on developing, marketing and selling health and wellness products through its telemedicine platforms under the MangoRx and PeachesRx brands, today announced the closing of a registered direct offering with a U.S.-based private investment firm, priced at a premium to the Company’s recent closing share price. Management believes the transaction reflects investor interest in the Company’s strategy and long-term opportun

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced that bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIAF, BIAFW)) a biotechnology company developing noninvasive healthcare solutions for the early detection and monitoring of lung disease, has closed its previously announced registered direct offering of shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) with an institutional investor at a purchase price of $6.122 (or $6.115 per pre-funded warrant), in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.Additionally, the Company closed its previously announced co

Today, Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE:STK) (the Fund) declared a fourth-quarter distribution, pursuant to its managed distribution policy, in the amount of $0.4625 per share, which is equal to a quarterly rate of 2.3125% (9.25% annualized) of the $20.00 offering price in the Fund’s initial public offering in November 2009. The fourth-quarter distribution of $0.4625 per share is equal to a quarterly rate of 0.8601% (3.44% annualized) of the Fund’s market price of $53.77 per share as of September 30, 2026. The distribution will be paid on October 27, 2026 (the Payment Date) to Stockholders of record on October 19, 2026. The ex-dividend date is October 19, 2026.

bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIAF, BIAFW)), a biotechnology company developing noninvasive healthcare solutions for the early detection and monitoring of lung disease, today announced that it has closed its previously announced registered direct offering of shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) with an institutional investor at a purchase price of $6.122 (or $6.115 per pre-funded warrant), in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. Additionally, the Company closed its previously announced concurrent private placement of warrants to purchase up to an aggregate 980,072 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.122 per

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toro Corp. (NASDAQ:TORO), ("Toro", or the "Company"), a global energy transportation provider, today announced its results for the three months and the six months ended June 30, 2026. Highlights of the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2026: Total vessel revenues from continuing operations: $7.0 million, as compared to $4.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, or a 71.3% increase; Net income from continuing operations: $0.6 million, as compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, or a 60.9% decrease;Net income: $0.6 million, as compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, or a 60.9%

First Half of Fiscal Year 2026 Revenue and Profit Reach Record Highs[1] for Corresponding Periods Since Fiscal Year 2025— One Year of Post-Listing Growth Presented in "Leifras by the Numbers" —TOKYO, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, and a leading operator of children's sports schools and school club activity support businesses in Japan, today marks the first anniversary of its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, which took place on October 9, 2025.Since its founding in 2001, the Company has operated its "Sports and Social Business" under the corp

Quantisimo Corp., the Pure-Play Sovereign Quantum Vertical Platform "Root to Qubit" Formed by WISeQey and SEALSQ, Signs Definitive Business Combination Agreement with GigCapital8 Corp. to Become a Nasdaq-Listed Public Company Quantisimo Corp. ("Quantisimo"), established by WISeQey Corp (Nasdaq/SIX: WQEY) ("WISeQey"), a global quantum cybersecurity and space IoT company, and its subsidiary, SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:LAES) ("SEALSQ"), a developer of secure semiconductors, public key infrastructure (PKI) and post-quantum security products, is being developed as a pure-play sovereign quantum vertical platform under the vision "Root to Qubit." Through the proposed contribution of interests in Miraex S

Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:IIPR) announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 2,000,000 shares of its 9.25% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), at a price of $25.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $50,000,000. The Company granted the underwriters of the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 300,000 shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock at the public offering price to cover overallotments, if any. The Company plans to file an application to list the Series B Preferred Stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "IIPR Pr B." S

An affiliate of KKR & Co. Inc., a leading global investment firm and investor in Crescent, has agreed to purchase 40,000,000 shares as part of the offeringCrescent Energy Company ("Crescent" or the "Company") (NYSE:CRGY) today announced the pricing of an underwritten, public offering of 80,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Class A common stock"), at a price to the public of $12.50 per share, pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (the "Registration Statement") filed previously with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").The Company intends to use the net proceeds it receives from the offering to fund a portio

ATLANTA, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media, Inc. ("Gray") (NYSE:GTN) announced today that it has closed a new $600 million Term Loan G maturing July 15, 2030 and has reduced its existing $750 million revolving credit facility to $680 million and extended the maturity date from December 1, 2028 to July 15, 2030. The Term Loan G was priced at a margin of 350 basis points over the Standard Overnight Financing Rate and issued with an original issue discount of 0.5%. The pricing grid on the extended revolving credit facility remains unchanged. Proceeds from the Term Loan G were used to repay a portion of Gray’s existing Term Loan D maturing December 1, 2028, leaving $150 million aggr

Craig Knutson to Retire as Chief Executive Officer Effective June 30, 2027; Will Remain on the Board of Directors Following Retirement Bryan Wulfsohn Appointed Chief Executive Officer Effective July 1, 2027; Will Join the Board of Directors Effective January 1, 2027 Andrew Kail to join as Chief Investment Officer Effective January 1, 2027 MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) ("MFA" or the "Company") today announced upcoming changes to its executive leadership positions as part of the Company’s long-term succession planning. The leadership changes, which will take effect in 2027, are described below: Chief Executive Officer Craig L. Knutson, 67, MFA’s Chief Executive Officer, will retire

Notes due 2029 Initially Assigned Ratings of Baa2 by Moody’s Investors Service and BBB- by Fitch Ratings, Inc. Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC) ("Hercules," "Hercules Capital," or the "Company"), today announced that it has closed an upsized underwritten public offering of $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.700% notes due October 2029 (the "Notes"). The Notes are unsecured and bear interest at a rate of 6.700% per year, payable semiannually, will mature on October 8, 2029 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option at par, plus a "make whole" premium, if applicable. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from t

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced that bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIAF, BIAFW)) a biotechnology company developing noninvasive healthcare solutions for the early detection and monitoring of lung disease, has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor to sell shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $6.122 (or $6.115 per pre-funded warrant), in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.Additionally in a concurrent private placement the Company will sell warrants

Singapore, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Basel Medical Group Ltd (NASDAQ:BMGL) (the "Company") today entered into a placement agency agreement with Cathay Securities, Inc., as the placement agent (the "Placement Agent"), as well as a securities purchase agreement with certain purchasers, pursuant to which the Company will issue and sell 6,000,000 units (the "Units"), at a public offering price of US$1.33 per Unit, each consisting of one ordinary share with no par value (each an "Ordinary Share" and collectively the "Ordinary Shares") or one Pre-Funded Warrant (defined below) of the Company, and one warrant ("Common Warrant"), each to purchase one Ordinary Share. The Ordinary Shares ar

bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIAF, BIAFW)) a biotechnology company developing noninvasive healthcare solutions for the early detection and monitoring of lung disease, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor to sell shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a purchase price of $6.122 (or $6.115 per pre-funded warrant), in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. Additionally in a concurrent private placement the Company will sell warrants to purchase up to an aggregate 980,072 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $6.122 per share. The pre-funded warrants will hav