Press Releases

Fans want faster recaps, more personalized experiences and easier ways to keep up with their favourite sports, teams and players68% of surveyed Canadian sports fans see value in AI-powered sports features44% say managing multiple sports subscriptions is frustrating54% want faster event recaps52% want more access to favourite players and teamsMARKHAM, ON, Aug. 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- Canadian sports fans are embracing AI-powered features, streaming platforms and sports apps, according to new online survey research commissioned by IBM (NYSE:IBM). As technology becomes a bigger part of sports fandom, fans are raising their expectations and demanding faster access, more personalized experiences and ea

The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income families to afford life’s everyday necessities, is estimated at 100.5% in July, an increase of 0.4% from June and also up 0.4% from a year ago. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260826011714/en/The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income families to afford life’s everyday necessities, is estimated at 100.5% in July, an increase of 0.4% f

Numerous announcements made today as FF holds Part One of its FF EAI Robotics "Built in USA" Business Partner Conference, highlighting—the "Four-Core Full-Stack AI" Ecosystem Downstream Partner recruitment and the EAI Education Ecosystem milestone showcase & nationwide expansion session. FF announced that its first two new EAI Devices selected for the "Built in USA" program are the full-size humanoid Next Futurist and the quadruped Next Aegis. FF will also officially launch several new additions to the FF EAI Robot World on September 19. FF announced upgrades to its EAI robotics education ecosystem and has completed the initial development of version 1.0 of FF’s Industry Productivity

FAQ reports approximately 21.75 million shares outstanding and gives direct answers on dilution, corporate requirements and the path to operating cash flow funding Capstone Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:CAPS), a national, technology-enabled building products distribution platform, today published an investor FAQ answering the questions shareholders have asked most frequently about the Company’s capital structure. The FAQ reports that approximately 75% of the original convertible note principal has been retired, with approximately $1.72 million remaining outstanding as of August 25, 2026, and states the Company’s current share count of approximately 21.75 million shares. The FAQ responds to ques

Large-load growth continues to provide benefits to customers with expected savings for Georgia Power customers to increase to $180 per year for the typical residential customer; Agreement builds on company's prior base rate freeze and overall reduction in rates announced this summerATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI's new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). This marks the latest step in the company's proactive strategy to ensure Georgia's growth benefits the customers it serves. With the projects announced to date and projected fut

Program spotlights sourcing partnerships that leverage AI, technology and new operating models to drive business success Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, has announced the winners of the second annual ISG Paragon Awards™ Asia, which recognize excellence and innovation in sourcing and technology. The following winners were selected by an independent, external judge and announced at a gala awards dinner at the Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore, on August 26, 2026: Best-in-Class Excellence: Outstanding delivery by a technology or service provider Tata Consultancy Services, with CapitaLand Shared Services Pte. Ltd.

RYONCIL Market Share Expands; Phase 3 Back Pain Trial Completes Treatment Financial Results and Operational Update for Full Year Ended June 30, 2026 NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast Limited (NASDAQ:MESO, ASX:MSB)), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today provided financial results and an operational update for the period ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026). Chief Executive of Mesoblast Dr. Silviu Itescu, commented on the result: "We are very pleased to report a strong full year gross profit of US$104M for the fiscal year 2026. The financial result is a product of continued growth in RYONCIL market adoption and focus on disciplined c

BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. ("Baidu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that the Company's voluntary conversion of its secondary listing status to primary listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange") will become effective on September 1, 2026 (the "Effective Date"). Upon the Effective Date, Baidu will become a dual-primary listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Hong Kong SAR and the Nasdaq Global Select Market in the United States. The conversion does not involve any issuance of new sh

Purpose-built multispectral maritime camera system helps autonomous and uncrewed vessel operators navigate safely, detect hazards earlier and accelerate deployment of next-generation maritime autonomy solutionsTeledyne FLIR Marine, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), today introduced the FLIR M364C-USV, a multispectral maritime camera system designed to help autonomous and uncrewed surface vessel (USV) operators navigate safely, detect hazards sooner and maintain situational awareness in demanding marine environments. Combining thermal and visible imaging in a rugged, mission-ready platform, the M364C-USV enables reliable operation day or night and in challenging condition

Ibotta, Inc. (NYSE:IBTA), the performance marketing platform for promotions, announced today that company executives will participate in the following investor events: On September 9, 2026 at 7:50 a.m. PT/10:50 a.m. ET, Chief Financial Officer Matt Puckett will participate in a fireside chat at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference in New York. A webcast of the event will be available here. On September 10, 2026 at 2:25 p.m. PT/5:25 p.m. ET, Chief Revenue Officer Chris Riedy will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 in San Francisco. A webcast of the event will be available here. Audio webcasts will also be available on the inves

DENVER, Aug. 26, 2026 /CNW/ -- Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE:OVV) (TSX:OVV) today provided an update on its 2026 ground game acquisition program. On a year-to-date basis, the Company has entered into over 60 transactions, which will result in the addition of approximately 41,000 net acres of land across its Montney and Permian assets for a total acquisition cost of approximately $460 million. The transactions will add 240 net 10,000-foot equivalent well locations to Ovintiv's drilling inventory (190 base locations and 50 upside locations). The assets are being acquired at an attractive valuation of approximately $11,000 per net acre, and approximately $1.3 million to $1.7 million per well location, whe

Collaboration to explore next-generation digital investment infrastructure, settlement innovation and institutional adoption of tokenised finance Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) and Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC), one of Australia's largest superannuation funds, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to advance digital investment infrastructure and support innovation across institutional markets. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260826971057/en/ The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration focused on emerging technologies including tokenisation, digital assets, a

NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tenable Holdings Inc. (NASD: TENB) will replace Leggett & Platt Inc. (NYSE:LEG) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, August 31. S&P MidCap 400 constituent Somnigroup International Inc. (NYSE:SGI) is acquiring Leggett & Platt in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions. Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:Effective DateIndex Name       ActionCompany NameTickerGICS SectorAug 31, 2026S&P SmallCap 600AdditionTenable HoldingsTENBInformation TechnologyAug 31, 2026S&P SmallCap 600DeletionLeggett & PlattLEGConsumer Dis

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PPIH), today announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, before the market opens. Management will host a conference call and webcast at 7:30 a.m. Central Time/ 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. How to participate: Dial (877) 317-6789 domestically and (412) 317-6789 internationally 20 minutes prior to the scheduled call time. Please ask to join Perma-Pipe call. Access the live webcast at link. A replay of the webcast will be archived on the Perma-Pipe website for approximately one year. An audio replay of the conference call will be available through Wednesday, Septembe

Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. ("SST VI"), a publicly registered non-traded real estate investment trust sponsored by an affiliate of SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. ("SmartStop") (NYSE:SMA), announced operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. "This was a quarter of operational stability and strategic transformation," commented H. Michael Schwartz, President and CEO of Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. "Same-store Revenue showed modest increases, and we made important progress across our joint venture portfolio, positioning those assets for future contribution. Most notably, we announced the merger agreement with Strategic Storage Growth Trust III, Inc. that w

AUDUBON, Pa., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE:GMED), a leading musculoskeletal technology company, today announced the acquisition of Higgs Boson Health, a digital healthcare experience company based in Durham, NC and incubated out of Duke University. With a mission to transform healthcare experience through digital innovation, Higgs Boson will position Globus Medical to shape patient and provider experience throughout the full episode of care. "Higgs Boson employs highly experienced teams of software developers and AI scientists who will be joining our team to power our vision of a seamless digital healthcare environment to simplify a patient’s journey throug

St. Petersburg, Fla., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On August 26, 2026, the Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on shares of its common stock of $0.54 per share, payable October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2026. About Raymond James Financial, Inc. Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) is a leading diversified financial services company providing private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Total client assets are $1.93 trillion. Public since 1983, the firm is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern demonstrated today that opponents’ prima facie challenges should be squarely rejected. In their response filing, the railroads emphasized that their application, which includes extensive evidence and represents months of work, easily satisfies the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) threshold requirements. It gives the STB everything it needs to begin its full review and provides overwhelming confirmation that the proposed combination is in the public interest.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260826210738/en/On Aug. 18, the STB issued the procedural schedule for the transaction, ad

Vistance Networks (NASDAQ:VISN) ("Vistance" or the "Company"), a global provider of intelligent network solutions, today announced that as part of ongoing efforts to maximize shareholder value, its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $150 million for its share repurchase program. "This expanded authorization reflects our disciplined approach to capital allocation," said Chuck Treadway, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vistance Networks. "We will continue to evaluate share repurchases against other strategic uses of capital and act when we believe repurchases offer compelling risk-adjusted returns for shareholders." Pursuant to the authorization, repurchases may be ma

BEND, Ore., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BranchOut Food Inc. (NASDAQ:BOF) ("BranchOut" or the "Company"), a growth-stage consumer packaged foods company focused on developing, manufacturing, marketing and distributing clean-label, plant-based dried fruit and vegetable snacks, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of shares of its common stock to multiple investors. All of the shares in the Offering are to be sold by the Company. Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC is acting as the representative of the underwriters for the Offering. The Company expects to grant the representative a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the