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Tivani Toll-milling site in South Africa, showing the spiral concentrator, mill and associated processing infrastructure planned to support demonstration-scale processing of Tivani material. WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smartkem, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMTK) ("Smartkem" or the "Company") today welcomed the announcement today that Ferrox Critical Materials (Ferrox), the company’s proposed merger partner, is advancing an accelerated development program for the Tivani Project in Limpopo, South Africa, designed to bring a working demonstration-scale processing circuit into operation during the fourth quarter of 2026, earlier than previously contemplated. The revised pathway is

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabanto, the market leader in autonomous tractor retrofit technology, today announced the appointment of John M. Raines to its Board of Directors. The appointment follows the company's recent close of an oversubscribed Series B funding round, led by Leaps by Bayer with participation from Sustainable Forward Capital, InnoVenture Iowa, Fulcrum Global Capital, DCVC Bio, and Yara. The new capital will accelerate Sabanto's mission to make agricultural autonomy more accessible by offering affordable and versatile, brand-agnostic retrofit technology that enables producers to bring autonomy to

NEEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (NASDAQ:CADL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal immunotherapies to improve disease outcomes for patients with cancer, today announced that Paul Peter Tak, M.D., Ph.D., FMedSci, Candel’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in analyst-led fireside discussions and one-on-one meetings at upcoming investor conferences in September 2026. Key Details: Citi's 2026 Biopharma Back to School Conference (New York, NY)Date/Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:00AM ETWebcast Link: Citi / Candel Fireside Chat 2026 Cantor Global Healthc

StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ:STEP) completed fundraising for StepStone Secondaries Infrastructure Fund ("SSIF" or the "Fund") and related separate accounts, reaching $1.7 billion in total capital commitments.SSIF is StepStone’s first closed-ended commingled fund dedicated to infrastructure secondaries, acquiring limited partner interests ("LP interests") in infrastructure funds and investing in GP-led secondary funds managed by experienced third-party infrastructure GPs.StepStone Infrastructure & Real Assets invests across primary funds, secondaries, and co-investments, and the relationships and deal flow generated across all three inform how the team underwrites secondary opportunities. NE

The combination brings together complementary expertise in quantum computing, sensing, materials science, and advanced technologies to accelerate future innovationARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2026 /CNW/ -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced it has completed its acquisition of HRL Laboratories, LLC (HRL), a leading research and development institution whose expertise spans quantum computing, quantum sensing, advanced communications, electronics, manufacturing, and materials science. The acquisition brings together two leading organizations with a shared commitment to advancing the frontiers of science and technology. HRL's expertise in si

HOUSTON, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) today announced that the Company will webcast its presentation from the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The live webcast for the event can be accessed at investors.sysco.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the live event is completed. For purposes of public disclosure, including this and future similar events, Sysco uses the investor relations section of its website, found at investors.sysco.com, as the primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public

Additional Award Broadens the Company's Role in Mission-Critical Healthcare Infrastructure and Strengthens Revenue VisibilityHONG KONG, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SU Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:SUGP) ("SU Group" or the "Company"), an integrated security-related engineering services company in Hong Kong, today announced that it has secured a follow-on award valued at HK$18.8 million (approximately US$2.4 million) for a major hospital expansion and upgrade project. The new award builds on the Company-record HK$88.5 million (approximately US$11.3 million) contract announced in July 2025 and increases the combined value of SU

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) announced today that John C. Plant, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will speak at the 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference in New York, NY on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:10 AM ET. A real-time webcast of the event will be available on the "Investors/Events and Presentations" section of www.howmet.com, where a webcast replay will be available for 90 days following the presentation.About Howmet AerospaceHowmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutio

Adjust's Shopping App Insights Report: 2026 Edition finds North America and Singapore leading growth, as paid acquisition carries more of the media mix. Leading measurement and analytics company Adjust released today its Shopping App Insights Report: 2026 Edition, revealing sustained growth in e-commerce app adoption and engagement. Global shopping app sessions grew 15% year-over-year (YoY) in the first half of 2026, and e-commerce app installs rose 2% globally, with North America standing out as the strongest-performing region at +46% installs and +26% sessions. The report benchmarks installs, engagement, retention, and acquisition costs across shopping, marketplace & classifieds, and de

Roadmap to 480MW AI Infrastructure Capacity at Alignment Engine’s Ohio Campus, with 154MW of Power Available Today Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:SOAR) ("Volato" or the "Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Alignment Engine, Inc. ("Alignment Engine"), an AI infrastructure company, in a transaction valuing Alignment Engine at approximately $500 million. The transaction repositions Volato around advanced AI infrastructure, high-performance computing and data center development through Alignment Engine’s powered industrial campus in Ohio. Transaction Highlights Definitive merger agreement between Volato and Alignment Engine Approximately

NetApp is ranked first in the Hybrid Cloud Storage Use Case in the 2026 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Storage Platforms NetApp® (NASDAQ:NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced it has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, continuing to acknowledge NetApp as a Leader in this market from its inaugural edition of this report in 2025. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. Additionally, the 2026 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Storage Platforms report ranks NetApp first in the Hyb

Q2 comparable brand revenue +6.2% GAAP operating margin of 22.9%; non-GAAP operating margin of 17.3% GAAP diluted EPS of $2.84; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.10 Raises full-year 2026 outlook Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) today announced operating results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2026 versus the second quarter ended August 3, 2025. "We delivered a very strong second quarter. In Q2, our comp came in at 6.2%, with total revenue growth of 6.7%, and we drove an operating margin of 17.3% with earnings per share of $2.10. Every brand delivered again in the quarter, driven by strong execution across our brands, our channels, and our team," said Laura Alber, President and Chief Exe

Milestone advances ahead of the 2026 annual meeting of VerifyMe stockholders on September 24, 2026 VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRME) ("VerifyMe"), a provider of authentication and precision logistics technologies, and Open World Ltd. ("OpenWorld"), a blockchain innovation company advancing real-world asset ("RWA") tokenization platform globally, today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") has declared effective the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (as amended, the "Registration Statement") filed by VerifyMe in connection with the previously announced proposed business combination between VerifyMe and OpenWorld. The SEC’s declaration of effectiveness marks an im

Website Enables Families and Caregivers of Children with MPS IIIB to Learn About and Register Interest in the TA-ERT Expanded Access Program (EAP) and TrAnsform Confirmatory Study TA-ERT EAP and TrAnsform Confirmatory Study Both Expected to Initiate in the Fourth Quarter of 2026 Spruce Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPRB), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for neurological disorders with significant unmet medical need, today announced the launch of MPS3BStudy.com, a dedicated online resource for families and caregivers of children with Sanfilippo Syndrome Type B (MPS IIIB). The website enables families and caregivers to learn abo

OmniAb, Inc. (NASDAQ:OABI), a provider of cutting-edge discovery research technology to enable the discovery of next-generation therapeutics, today announced management’s participation in the following upcoming investor conferences: Nasdaq/LD Micro Summit Series Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 The Nasdaq/LD Micro Summit will take place at the Nasdaq Headquarters in San Francisco, CA. The H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference will take place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Management will provide a brief corporate overview and be available for one-on-one

The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) ("Kraft Heinz" or the "Company") today announced that it will transfer the listing of its common stock to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Kraft Heinz expects its common stock to begin trading on the NYSE on September 14, 2026, under its existing ticker symbol, KHC. "Our move to the New York Stock Exchange marks an exciting milestone in Kraft Heinz's transformation. We believe the NYSE is a natural home for Kraft Heinz as we enter our next chapter, reflecting the strength of our iconic portfolio, our global scale, and our focus on creating long-term shareholder value," said Steve Cahillane, CEO of Kraft Heinz. "We are proud to welcome Kraft Heinz

Expansion adds Premier Ag Transportation Inc. fleet to the site alongside Western Milling and ten other commercial customers, with capacity available for more OPAL Fuels (NASDAQ:OPAL) a leader in the production, marketing, and distribution of renewable and compressed natural gas (RNG and CNG) used as a transportation fuel for heavy duty trucking, today announced that it has completed the renovation and upgrade of its fueling station in Goshen, California located at 30981 Road 67, Goshen, CA. The enhanced facility is expected to dispense approximately 14 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGE) of RNG and CNG over the next decade, including 1.7 million GGE of additional capacity made poss

CPI™ (NASDAQ:PMTS), a payments technology leader providing a comprehensive range of physical and digital payment solutions, today announced the appointment of Brennan Hughes as Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 24, 2026. Hughes brings more than 25 years of finance and accounting leadership experience. Most recently, he served as Director of Finance and Head of Investor Relations at Artisan Partners Asset Management. Prior to Artisan Partners, he spent nearly two decades at Janus Capital Group and Janus Henderson Group, most recently as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, where he oversaw global accounting and treasury operations and supported capital ma

GE HealthCare (NASDAQ:GEHC) is announcing that members of its management team will present at the following upcoming investor conference: Wells Fargo 21st Annual Health Conference – Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:15 am ET/9:15am CT A webcast for the event can be accessed on the GE HealthCare website: https://investor.gehealthcare.com/news-events/events at the date and time listed above. About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. GE HealthCare is a leading global healthcare solutions provider of advanced medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and AI, cloud and software solutions that help clinicians tackle the world’s most complex diseases. Serving patients and providers fo

LuxExperience B.V. (NYSE:LUXE) ("LuxExperience"), today announced the date for the release of its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 ended June 30, 2026 financial results. Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Call and Webcast LuxExperience will release fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 financial results before the U.S. market open on September 16, 2026. A conference call to discuss its results will follow at 8:00am Eastern Time that same day. Event: LuxExperience Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call Event Date: September 16, 2026 Event Time: 8:00am ET Webcast: Please follow the link A webcast replay will be available on Lu