NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary -- The push to secure U.S. supplies of critical minerals—lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements—has quickly moved beyond a simple economic concern. It's now a strategic priority, plain and simple. These materials are at the heart of so many modern technologies, from electric vehicles and battery storage to defense systems, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure. In other words, they're not optional—they're foundational to both economic growth and national security. And demand isn't just rising, it's accelerating. As electrification gains momentum, global consumption of these minerals is expect
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- The $700 Billion Critical Minerals Opportunity Is Accelerating Fast
- The Uranium Shortage: 78 Gigawatts Under Construction and Not Enough Fuel
Issued on behalf of Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp.VANCOUVER, BC, April 29, 2026 /CNW/ -- USANewsGroup.com News Commentary — Seventy-eight gigawatts of nuclear reactor capacity are now under construction across 15 countries, according to the International Energy Agency's 2026 Global Energy Review, and global installed nuclear capacity sits at 420 GW[1]. That building spree just got louder: at the Paris Nuclear Energy Summit in March, 38 nations signed on to triple nuclear capacity by 2050, locking in sovereign fuel commitments that tighten the supply picture for years[2]. The capital now rotating into this sector is targeting companies already past the starting line, and five names sit at the fro
- Casey's Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Returns for a Limited Time, Joined by Crispy Fries as the Newest Menu Addition
Casey's is teaming up with offensive tackle Gennings Dunker to announce the craveable duo, continuing to prove it's not crazy, it's Casey's. 2026 Draft pick, Gennings Dunker, joins Casey's to celebrate the return of its Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza and release of Crispy Fries. The Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza is the most-requested LTO, reinforcing Casey's commitment to listening and delivering what guests crave most. Crispy Fries are joining the Casey's menu as a permanent addition, bringing a golden, crispy profile to complement every slice. The Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza will be available in all Casey's locations from April 29 – September 8. Casey's is bringing back its guests most-r
- ARRAY Technologies Appoints Charlie Wickersham as Senior Vice President of Technology
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARRAY Technologies (NASDAQ:ARRY) ("ARRAY" or the "Company"), a leading global provider of solar tracking technology and fixed-tilt products, foundation solutions, software systems and services, today announced the appointment of Charlie Wickersham as Senior Vice President of Technology. In this role, Dr. Wickersham will be responsible for leading ARRAY's technology strategy and overseeing the development and implementation of next-generation solar solutions. He will drive innovation across the technology organization, manage ARRAY's technology roadmap, and ensure products continue to deliver differentiated value in a rapidly evolving m
- Liberty Defense Appoints Seasoned Capital Markets Executive Will Hamilton to its Board of Directors
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. ("Liberty" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DETX, TSXV:SCAN), a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, today announced the appointment of Will Hamilton to its Board of Directors. Mr. Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience in equity research and portfolio management, with a strong focus on small-cap companies and public market investing. Mr. Hamilton currently is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Kestrel Merchant Partners, which he joined in 2025. Prior to that, he was a Partner at Manatuck Hill Partners, a Connecticut-based hedge f
- Airship AI Appoints Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar as First Advisory Board Member
REDMOND, Wash., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AISP) ("Airship AI" or the "Company"), a leader in AI-driven video, sensor, and data management surveillance solutions, today announced the appointment of David V. Aguilar as the Company's first Advisory Board member. Mr. Aguilar brings more than three decades of leadership experience across homeland security, border protection, and federal law enforcement. He retired from government service in 2013 after 35 years with the federal government, including service as Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP"), Deputy Commissioner of CBP, and National Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. In
- BioHarvest Sciences Announces Strategic Leadership Transition with Dr. Zaki Rakib Assuming Role of Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate "Two-Lens" Growth Strategy
Ilan Sobel joins Board of Directors with focused mandate on D2C growth.Dr. Zaki Rakib, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, assumes role of Chief Executive Officer, Integrating R&D, Manufacturing, and Operations under the CDMO.Vancouver, British Columbia and Rehovot, Israel--(Newsfile Corp. - April 29, 2026) - BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:BHST) (FSE: 8MV0) ("BioHarvest" or the "Company"), a leader in Botanical Synthesis™ technology, today announced a strategic leadership transition designed to sharpen execution of its "two-lens strategy" across its direct-to-consumer ("D2C") business and its Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization ("CDMO") business.Dr. Zaki Rakib, the Company's
- Suncrete, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Hope Concrete, LLC and Enters Texas and Louisiana
Company Expands Geographic Footprint into Attractive Growth Markets, Led by Experienced Local Management TeamTULSA, Okla., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Suncrete, Inc. (NASDAQ:RMIX) ("Suncrete" or the "Company"), a ready-mix concrete logistics and distribution platform strategically located in Oklahoma and Arkansas, today announced that it has, through its subsidiaries, acquired Hope Concrete, LLC ("Hope"), a leading ready-mix company operating 10 ready-mix plants and 88 mixer trucks in North Texas and Southern Louisiana. Hope extends Suncrete's geographic footprint into two new states, Texas and Louisiana, and is intended to serve as the Texas platform for future acquisitions.
- Methode Electronics Appoints Industry Veteran Arnie Jensen to the Executive Leadership Team Overseeing Global Operations
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:MEI) today announced that manufacturing industry veteran Arnie Jensen has joined the executive leadership team as Vice President of Global Operations. In this role, he will leverage his extensive manufacturing, operations and business leadership experience to help enhance Methode's global operations execution and excellence as it continues its transformation into a leading global supplier of innovative electronics solutions to customers across industries. "We're excited to have a proven difference-maker such as Arnie join our leadership team and drive our operational excellence around the globe," said Jo
- Silvercrest Establishes Atlanta Office, Hires Brittain Prigge
NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SAMG) today announced the opening of its first Atlanta office, marking a key milestone in the firm's expansion into high-growth wealth markets. The office builds on Silvercrest's existing client relationships and business development efforts. The firm also announced the appointment of Brittain Prigge as Managing Director. Brittain joins Silvercrest with over 35 years of wealth management expertise. Prior to Silvercrest, she was a founding partner and President of Balentine, one of Atlanta's most respected multi-family offices. The Atlanta office represents an important step in Silvercrest's broade
- Cosette Pharmaceuticals Appoints Erika Tooman as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Strengthening Leadership Team to Drive Accelerated Growth and Strategic Expansion
-- Experienced life sciences executive to lead legal, compliance, and governance as Cosette scales its platform following recent acquisitions and continued growth momentum -- Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a U.S.-based, branded specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has appointed Erika Tooman as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, strengthening the company's executive leadership team as it advances its long‑term growth, portfolio expansion, and value‑creation strategy. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260429022652/en/ Erika brings more than two decades of experience guiding pharmaceutica
- Commerce Announces Integration of PayPal's Store Sync to Enable AI-Powered Discovery and Checkout for BigCommerce Merchants
AUSTIN, Texas, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Commerce (NASDAQ:CMRC), the parent company of leading ecommerce platform BigCommerce today announced the integration of PayPal's Store Sync offering in the BigCommerce App Marketplace and Channel Manager, enabling BigCommerce merchants to seamlessly connect their product catalogs, inventory, and order management to AI surfaces. As a result, Commerce merchants benefit from their products becoming discoverable and purchasable across a growing network of AI-powered shopping surfaces, including Microsoft Copilot, Meta and Perplexity. The launch marks a significant milestone in the companies' decade-long partnership and positions BigCommerce me
- Lyft and United Launch First-Ever Pay With Miles Option for U.S. Rideshare
Starting today, United MileagePlus members with linked Lyft accounts can use their MileagePlus miles to pay for rides with new feature in the Lyft app This is the first airline and rideshare collaboration in the U.S. that allows passengers to earn and redeem airline miles directly in a rideshare app Today, Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) and United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) announced the ability to pay with miles, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows MileagePlus® members to redeem miles directly in the Lyft app for eligible rides.* The launch marks the first time an airline loyalty program and rideshare platform have offered direct mile-to-ride redemption in the U.S. — giving travelers the flexibilit
- GD Culture Group Limited Provides Business Progress on AI Interactive Novel Platform - Fato Now Available on Apple App Store
NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GD Culture Group Limited ("GDC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:GDC), together with its subsidiary, AI Catalysis Corp. ("AI Catalysis"), today provided an update on its AI interactive novel platform initiative. Since announcing the platform concept and inviting global creators to join its founding community in August 2025, the Company has made meaningful advances in both product development and community building. As a key milestone, the Company's AI interactive novel app, Fato: Interactive Novel ("Fato"), is now publicly available for download on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad users worldwide. Fato enables readers to move beyond passive con
- Omnicell Welcomes Hospital Pharmacy Leader Rick Couldry as Senior Vice President, Chief Pharmacy and Clinical Officer
Newly established role strengthens understanding of healthcare clinician needs to help shape the Company's innovation priorities and portfolio decisions Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMCL) ("Omnicell" or the "Company"), a leading healthcare technology provider focused on empowering autonomous medication management, today announced that Rick Couldry has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Chief Pharmacy and Clinical Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260429498071/en/Omnicell Welcomes Rick Couldry to the Newly-Created Role of SVP, Chief Pharmacy and Clinical Officer In this newly created position, Couldry
- FTI Consulting Makes Significant Investment in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Information Governance Capabilities With 10 Senior Hires
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) today announced the appointment of five Senior Managing Directors and five Managing Directors who further enhance the firm's capabilities around cyber risk, data privacy and information governance. "We are seeing significant demand in these key areas from the market," said Anthony J. Ferrante, Global Head of the Cybersecurity practice at FTI Consulting. "Organizations are facing unprecedented digital exposure, operational and regulatory complexities and need practical solutions from trusted experts that help reduce risk, strengthen resilience and achieve compliance. We look forward to working with our new colle
- Kandi Technologies Releases CEO Letter to Shareholders
Jinhua, China, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Kandi") (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), a global innovator in intelligent equipment and a technology-driven platform company, today released a letter from Chief Executive Officer Mr. Feng Chen to all shareholders, outlining the Company's dual-engine growth strategy and strategic development framework for 2026-2030. Dear Shareholders, On behalf of Kandi's Board of Directors and management team, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all shareholders for your continued trust and support. 2025 marked a year of profound transformation for Kandi. A complex global macro environment, coupled with e
- Ares Appoints Peter Ogilvie as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) ("Ares"), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that Peter Ogilvie has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy, where he will support the leadership team in executing the firm's strategic growth initiatives while scaling some of Ares' key global operating capabilities. Mr. Ogilvie currently serves as a Partner and Head of the Ares Corporate Strategy Group, where he has played a central role in shaping the firm's long‑term strategic direction. He joined Ares in 2007 on the direct lending team and has been instrumental in the acquisitions of Allied Capital, American Capital, Black Creek Group, Landmark
- Cognizant to Acquire Astreya, Deepening Its AI-First Managed Services Capabilities at Scale
Acquisition will expand Cognizant's AI builder technology stack with production-grade AI operations capabilitiesAstreya, a specialist in AI infrastructure and data center services with deep expertise in data center and managed workplace services, to join Cognizant amid the largest data center infrastructure buildout in historyTEANECK, N.J., April 29, 2026 /CNW/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Astreya, a leading platform-led, global AI-first IT managed services and solutions provider headquartered in San Jose, California, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to advance Cognizant's transformation as an AI bui
- Ultra Clean Announces Retirement of the Chief Financial Officer Sheri Savage
HAYWARD, Calif., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCTT), today announced that Sheri Savage, CFO, will be retiring from the company. "On behalf of the Board and the entire UCT team, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Sheri for her remarkable 17 years of leadership and service," said James Xiao, CEO. "Throughout her tenure, Sheri has played a pivotal role in shaping UCT's financial strength, operational discipline, and long-term strategic direction. Her steady leadership, deep expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence have helped gui