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The combined business brings together Ballard's proven fuel cell technology and global scale with GeoPura's Hydrogen Power Units, fuel supply capabilities and Energy-as-a-Service business model.VANCOUVER, BC and NEWCASTLE, UK, Aug. 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) (TSX:BLDP) ("Ballard"), a global leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology, today announced that it has closed the acquisition of GeoPura Limited ("GeoPura"), a leading UK-based provider of zero-emission, hydrogen-based power solutions.Founded in 2019, GeoPura's mission is to deliver reliable, zero-emission power where and when it is required. The company designs, manufactures, and operates their category de

$8 million senior secured ATW convertible note satisfied, together with all accrued interest, twelve months ahead of its August 2027 maturity and eliminating any further dilutionSimplified capital structure, with no effective shelf registration statement or ATM program, and no structured warrants or variable interest rate instruments without a floorOperating cash requirements reduced by more than 30%, reflecting revenue growth, operating efficiencies, improved operating leverage and cost controlStrong liquidity position, with a diversified asset base supporting the Company's next growth phase and Bitcoin holdings now in a gain position following recent market strength$5.0 million share repur

Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed their ratings to WSFS Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WSFS) ("WSFS" or "the Company") and WSFS Bank with issuer ratings of Baa2 and revised outlook to positive from stable. The change in outlook was driven by improved credit, sustained earnings and continued balance sheet strength, underscoring the resilience of the franchise and financial performance. Long-and short-term deposits of A2/Prime-1, together with a standalone Baseline Credit Assessment of baa1. Moody’s has also assigned Counterparty Risk Assessment of A3(cr)/Prime-2(cr) and Counterparty Risk Ratings (local and foreign currency) of Baa1/Prime-2. Moody’s debt ratings for WSFS can be access

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA News Group News Commentary - Electricity demand is climbing faster than at any time in decades, driven by data centers, electrification, and the enormous power appetite of artificial intelligence, and the world is quietly betting that the ultimate answer is the same reaction that powers the sun. Fusion energy has long been dismissed as the technology that is perpetually thirty years away. Now, governments and private investors are racing to be the first to commercialize and investing billions of dollars in an effort to do so. As a result, fusion has become a heavily funded frontier in energy. Most of the best-known efforts rely on one of tw

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced that on August 27, 2026, Tenon Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:TNON), a medical device company dedicated to transforming care for patients with certain sacro-pelvic disorders has entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor to sell 597,610 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), together with a warrant to purchase up to an aggregate 1,058,517 shares of common stock, in a private placement offering. The combined effective offering price for each share of common stock and accompanying warran

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1250 per share, representing the 96th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company, which is payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 11, 2026. About Flowers FoodsHeadquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2025 sales of $5.3 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary - China's robotics push is moving quickly from spectacle to real-world deployment. At the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, companies showcased humanoids and robot dogs built for factories, industrial patrols, security, and even military-related applications. The conference came just weeks after the US Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robot imports, citing cybersecurity and national security risks. As the robotics race moves into the physical world, attention is shifting toward companies building autonomous systems closer to home, including Knightscope, Inc.

Hot Wheels Class of Legends: Global icons Maluma, Supercar Blondie, and Robert Lewandowski headline the new Challenge Accepted brand platform The 2026 Global Legends Collection featuring die-cast cars co-designed by the Hot Wheels Class of Legends is now available for pre-order on Mattel Creations Pop-Up Event: Hot Wheels will open an immersive fan experience for all ages in Venice, Calif., featuring life-size car displays and hands-on play Giving Back: Hot Wheels is donating $100,000 to Maluma's foundation, El Arte de los Sueños, to inspire a challenger spirit in the next generation Today, Hot Wheels announced Challenge Accepted, a global campaign championing the challenger sp

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lucas GC Limited (NASDAQ:LGCL) ("Lucas" or the "Company"), an artificial intelligence (the "AI") technology-driven Platform-as-a-Service (the "PaaS") company, applying such technologies in human resources and insurance industry verticals, today announced that it will effect a one hundred and twenty-five (125)-for-one (1) share consolidation of its issued and unissued Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, par value US$0.0002 per share on September 1, 2026. On December 5, 2025, the Company’s shareholders voted and approved at the extraordinary general meeting (the "EGM") (i) the proposal which authorized the board of directors of th

Agreement with a major publisher in the interactive entertainment industry expands Cyabra's private-sector footprint and reflects growing enterprise demand for evidence-based analysis of coordinated online activity. New York, NY, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cyabra, Inc. (NASDAQ:CYAB) ("Cyabra" or the "Company"), an artificial intelligence ("AI")-powered platform that helps governments and enterprises detect coordinated manipulation and protect digital trust, announces a six-figure annual agreement with a leading interactive entertainment and gaming company to protect its brand and player community from coordinated manipulation and inauthentic activity. This contract is the latest in

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NRIM) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share. The dividend will be payable on September 18, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2026. "We are pleased to announce a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, as we continue to provide returns to our shareholders," said Mike Huston, President and CEO. At the stock price of $25.80 per share at the close of the market on August 27, 2026, the current dividend equates to a yield of 2.64% on an annualized basis. On July 22, 2026, Northrim reported net income of $1

Optimum, a leading provider of internet, mobile, and TV services, today announced the completion of a $6 million investment to strengthen its network in Lubbock – delivering faster, more reliable connectivity for residents, businesses, and key community institutions. As part of this investment, Optimum built an approximately 100-mile fiber ring that powers the backbone of its local network. This upgrade enhances performance across the city, supporting residential neighborhoods, small businesses, fire stations, and essential public facilities with greater speed, reliability, and resilience. For local businesses, the enhanced network provides the speed and scalability needed to support da

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.  Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 28thFireblocks finds that nearly 90% of banks have funded or plan to fund digital asset infrastructure.Chief Strategy Officer + Head of Banking Stephen Richardson will join NYSE Live to discuss if this signals an industry-wide turning point.Fireblocks' network for payments processes more than $100 billion in sta

LITTLETON, Colo., Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. ("Vivos" or "the Company") (NASDAQ:VVOS), a leading medical device and healthcare services company focused on developing and commercializing innovative diagnostic and treatment methods for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea ("OSA") and other health conditions related to breathing and sleep disorders, today announced the execution of definitive collaboration and operating agreements with South Palm Cardiovascular Associates, LLC ("SPCVA") to support the establishment and operation of a regional Sleep & Airway Medicine Center ("SAMC") in Palm Beach County, Florida. The definitive agreements build on th

FREEHOLD, N.J., Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Change Agents Corporation (NASDAQ:CHGA) ("Change Agents" or the "Company"), a developer of agentic artificial intelligence ("AI") software solutions advancing into AI-enabled autonomous air surveillance and air defense counter-unmanned aerial systems ("C-UAS") technologies, today announced that it has been accepted into the Seagate Partner Program (NASDAQ:STX).   Through its participation in the program, Change Agents gains access to Seagate partner resources, including product information, training, sales and marketing tools, and other resources available through the Seagate partner portal. The acceptance is expected to expand Change Age

ISFIYA, Israel and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check-Cap Ltd. (the "Company" or "Check-Cap") (NASDAQ:MBAI), an embodied artificial intelligence company, announced today the completion of its business combination with MBody AI Corp. on August 26, 2026 (the "Merger") and the closing of its firm-commitment underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of 1,538,462 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $6.50 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions, on August 27, 2026. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 230,769 ordinary shares at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts

BURLINGTON, N.C., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE:LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, announced today that members of the executive management team will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 11:30 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast of the fireside chat will be available via the Labcorp Investor Relations website at ir.labcorp.com and archived for replay for 180 days following the event.About LabcorpLabcorp (NYSE:LH) is a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors

Operating Across All 47 Prefectures in Japan, Ranking No. 1 in School Club Activity Support (According to Tokyo Shoko Research, as of December 2025) with Over 70,000 Sports School Members. Following Its Nasdaq Listing, Leifras Sets Vision for the Next 25 Years to Establish Sustainable Education, Sports, and Social InfrastructureTOKYO, Aug. 28, 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 Japan's leading operator of children's sports schools and school club activity support businesses, today announced that it celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding on Augus

COVID-19 remains a public health challenge, particularly among older adults and high-risk populations1Novavax's partners are ready to bring its protein-based, non-mRNA vaccine with a favorable tolerability profile to global markets, providing an important option for healthcare providers and patientsGAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NVAX) partners have received approvals for the Nuvaxovid™ formulation to target the SARS-CoV-2 XFG variant for the 2026-2027 vaccination season in major markets including the U.S., European Union (EU) and Japan. These approvals position Novavax to continue earning royalties on net sales in these markets this season."We believ

Sends Letter to Shareholders Encouraging Them to Disregard Any Green Consent Cards from Mr. Garg The Special Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Special Committee") of Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ:BETR) ("Better" or the "Company") today sent a letter to shareholders. The letter contains Better’s response to the consent solicitation initiated by the Company’s former CEO, Vishal Garg, and his self-serving campaign to remove five members of the Board of Directors, replace them with his hand-picked candidates and return himself to a leadership role at the Company. The full text of the letter follows: August 28, 2026 Dear Fellow Better Shareholder, We are writi