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- Highwoods Announces Availability of Second Quarter 2026 ResultsHIWRALEIGH, N.C., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) has released its second quarter 2026 results. To view the release, please visit the investors section of our website at www.highwoods.com or click on the following link: HIW Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results About Highwoods Highwoods Properties, Inc., headquartered in Raleigh, is a publicly-traded (NYSE:HIW), fully-integrated office real estate investment trust ("REIT") that owns, develops, acquires, leases and manages properties primarily in the best business districts (BBDs) of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond and Tampa. Our vision is to be a leader in the evolutio
- Rogers and Prime Video Announce 12-Year Sublicensing Agreement for NHL Rights in CanadaRCITORONTO, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prime Video and Rogers Communications today announced a 12-year agreement for Prime Video in Canada to exclusively broadcast Wednesday night regular-season national NHL games in English and French, beginning with the 2026-2027 season. Prime Video also acquires exclusive rights to select Stanley Cup Playoff series in Canada, comprised of two First Round playoff series and one Second Round series per year. This full lineup includes at least 26 national regular-season NHL games, beginning on Wednesday, September 30, available only on Prime Video in Canada at no additional cost to Prime members. "Our partnership with Prime Video builds on the stron
- Clarion Partners Acquires Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, Expanding Presence in High-Growth Northern California Senior Housing MarketBENUpscale facility offers both assisted living and memory care residences Clarion Partners, a leading real estate investment manager and majority-owned investment group of Franklin Templeton, today announced the acquisition of Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, a premier 94-unit senior living community in Rohnert Park, California. The acquisition further strengthens the firm's investment in high-quality senior housing assets located in attractive, supply-constrained markets with strong long-term demographic fundamentals. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260728782666/en/Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, a 94-unit senior living f
- Capital, Composites, and Construction: Why Boxabl, T3 Defense, and Xeriant Are Drawing AttentionDFNSDENVER, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (247marketnews.com) -- The market opened with investors digesting a mix of capital markets activity and manufacturing developments, led by Boxabl (NASDAQ:BXBL) filing a universal mixed shelf registration that would allow the company to raise up to $500 million over time. Meanwhile, T3 Defense (NASDAQ:DFNS) continues attracting attention after last week's announcement that its Industrial Techno-Logic Solutions (ITS) subsidiary delivered a sophisticated composite manufacturing production line, reinforcing the company's strategy of becoming a key builder of defense and industrial manufacturing infrastructure. The developments also shine a spotlight on
- ConnectM Technology Solutions Acquires Blue Ribbon Ice, a Software Platform for Nationwide Commercial Field-Service DispatchCNTMMARLBOROUGH, Mass., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTCQX:CNTM) ("ConnectM" or the "Company"), a technology company powering the physical layer of the AI economy, today announced that it has acquired Blue Ribbon Ice, a software platform that matches commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and facility-service demand with a vetted, nationwide network of independent contractors in real time. Blue Ribbon Ice becomes part of ConnectM’s AI-Powered Logistics platform, joining the Company’s existing DeliveryCircle business. EXTENDING A PROVEN PLATFORM MODEL Blue Ribbon Ice is built on the same core model as DeliveryCircle: software that matches customer demand to
- Onfolio Pursuing Strategic Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder ValueONFOWILMINGTON, Del., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onfolio Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONFO, ONFOW)) (OTC:ONFOP) (the "Company" or "ONFO"), an owner-operator of cash-generative online businesses, today provided an update on the strategic alternatives it is actively pursuing to drive shareholder value. The Company is actively evaluating a range of strategic opportunities, including acquisitions, transformational transactions, and the divestiture of underperforming assets. These initiatives are part of the Company’s broader strategy to enhance shareholder value while maintaining its public listing. This strategy represents a shift toward a more focused portfolio and a more disciplined approach
- First Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter ResultsTHFFTERRE HAUTE, Ind., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:THFF) today announced results for the second quarter of 2026. Net income was $22.7 million compared to $18.6 million reported for the same period of 2025;Diluted net income per common share of $1.91 compared to $1.57 for the same period of 2025;Return on average assets was 1.48% compared to 1.34% for the three months ended June 30, 2025;Provision for credit losses was $1.3 million compared to provision of $2.0 million for the second quarter 2025; andPre-tax, pre-provision net income was $29.3 million compared to $24.9 million for the same period in 2025.1 The Corporation further reported results for
- Venus Concept Obtains Exclusive Distribution Rights for the HIRONIC Doublo 2.0 Device in US and CanadaVEROTORONTO, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Venus Concept Inc. ("Venus Concept" or the "Company"), a global medical aesthetic technology leader, today announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with HIRONIC Co. Ltd. ("HIRONIC"), a KOSDAQ listed South Korean company specializing in medical aesthetic devices, pursuant to which the Company acquires the exclusive right to distribute HIRONIC’s Doublo 2.0 device in the United States and Canada. The "New Doublo 2.0" is a synergistic, multi-energy-based medical device platform for the face and body, equipped with two separate handpieces that enables clinics to offer customer Cold Plasma and RF microneedling treatments. The d
- Hyperscale Data Bitcoin Treasury Reaches 1,106 Bitcoin Worth Approximately $71.7 MillionGPUSLAS VEGAS, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that, as of July 27, 2026, it held 1,106.0467 Bitcoin representing an aggregate value of approximately $71.7 million based on the Bitcoin closing price of $64,784 on July 27, 2026. In aggregate, the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, Sentinum, Inc. ("Sentinum") and Ault Capital Group, Inc. ("ACG"), held 1,106.0467 Bitcoin as of July 27, 2026. From July 20th through July 27, 2026, ACG purchased approximately 15.0000 Bitcoin in
- Stellantis Announces Agreement to Sell Free2move’s Car-sharing Business to MutaresSTLAStellantis Announces Agreement to Sell Free2move’s Car-sharing Business to Mutares Free2move provides free-floating car-sharing services in Europe and the United StatesStellantis will prioritize continuity for customers, partners, and employees throughout the process, expected to close by the end of 2026 Amsterdam/Munich, July 28, 2026 – Stellantis and Mutares SE & Co. KGaA ("Mutares," ISIN: DE000A2NB650) today announced an agreement for the sale of Stellantis’ entire shareholding in the Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares. The transaction is expected to conclude by the end of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Free2move offers short- and long-term free-floating car-shar
- FCPT Announces Acquisition of a D&W Fresh Market Property for $6.9 MillionFCPTFour Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties ("FCPT" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a D&W Fresh Market property for $6.9 million. D&W Fresh Market is a regional grocery banner with 10 locations in Western Michigan operated by C&S Wholesale Grocers, a leading U.S. grocery wholesaler. The property is located in a highly trafficked corridor in Michigan and is corporate-operated under a long-term net lease. The transaction was priced at a cap rate in range with previous FCPT transactions. About FCPT FCPT, headquartered in Mi
- Hess Midstream LP Announces Distribution Per Share Level IncreaseHESMHess Midstream LP (NYSE:HESM) ("Hess Midstream"), today announced that the Board of Directors of its general partner declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.7888 per Class A share for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, an increase of $0.0096 per Class A share as compared with the first quarter of 2026. "This distribution increase highlights our continued execution of return of capital to our shareholders," said Jonathan Stein, Chief Executive Officer of Hess Midstream. "On an annualized basis, the second quarter increase is in line with Hess Midstream’s targeted 5% growth in annual distributions per Class A share through 2028." The quarterly distribution will be payable on August 14,
- Speed Bay Warehouse Solutions Acquires 488,936 SF Light Industrial Portfolio in the Northeast CorridorARESEight-building portfolio marks Speed Bay’s first acquisition in the Philadelphia / Southern New Jersey market as the firm continues to expand its shallow bay footprint in the Northeast region Speed Bay Warehouse Solutions ("Speed Bay"), a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform focused exclusively on shallow bay, multi-tenant light industrial real estate, today announced the acquisition of The Philadelphia Interstate Portfolio, an eight-building, 488,936-square-foot small-bay industrial portfolio located across Burlington County, New Jersey, and East Montgomery and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania. This acquisition, which marks Speed Bay’s first in both the Ph
- Terreno Realty Corporation Announces Lease in Queens, NYTRNOTerreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced today that it has executed a full-property lease for 81,000 square feet with an additional two floors of indoor parking on 4.0 acres in College Point, Queens, New York with a leading e-commerce firm. The lease commenced July 24, 2026 and will expire July 2029. The tenant has four renewal options; the first for ten years and the three subsequent options for five years each. In certain circumstances the tenant may terminate the lease with six months notice during the initial three-year term. The total expected investment in the property is $98.8 millio
- Forum Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date and Webcast DetailsFRMMPALM BEACH, Fla., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ:FRMM), a digital asset platform focused on broadening access to cash-generating real-world assets, today announced it expects to release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, before the U.S. markets open on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. McAndrew Rudisill, chairman and chief executive officer, and John Saunders, chief financial officer, will host a live webcast on the same day at 10:30 a.m. EDT to discuss second quarter results and operational updates. To register and listen to the live webcast, please use the link found he
- Circle Acquires IBM Blockchain Patent PortfolioCRCLAcquisition establishes Circle as the leading U.S. blockchain patent holder and deepens its foundation for the next generation of onchain financial infrastructure Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:CRCL), one of the world’s leading financial platform companies, today announced the acquisition of fundamental assets from the IBM blockchain patent portfolio. The portfolio comprises over 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide, spanning foundational blockchain technology, banking, financial services, insurance, enterprise infrastructure, supply chain verification, and secure cloud operations. With this acquisition, Circle becomes the leader in blockchain patent holdin
- Novanta Completes Acquisition of Riverpoint MedicalNOVTNovanta Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVT) ("Novanta" or the "Company"), a trusted technology partner to medical and advanced technology equipment manufacturers, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Riverpoint Medical ("Riverpoint Medical" or "Riverpoint") from Arlington Capital Partners. Riverpoint is a category leader in high-growth minimally invasive surgical consumables, including advanced surgical fibers and related technologies for sports medicine, trauma and cardiovascular surgical applications. "Riverpoint Medical is a market-leading, high-growth surgical consumables business growing revenue and cash flow at twice Novanta's rate, and the acquisition is expected to double Novan
- Quantum Cyber Completes First Mini-Interceptor Drone at Its Newly U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Bridgeport, ConnecticutQUCYWEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Cyber N.V. (NASDAQ:QUCY) ("Quantum Cyber" or the "Company"), a Nasdaq-listed autonomous defense technology company assembling an AI-powered System-of-Systems platform for drone warfare, counter-UAS, and border security applications, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Quantum Drones Corporation, has completed the manufacturing and assembly of its first mini-interceptor drone at the Company’s newly acquired U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The milestone marks the first in-house drone produced by Quantum Cyber following the closing on July 15, 2026, of the approximately 50,000 squa
- Costamare Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter and Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2026CMRECMDBMONACO, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Costamare Inc. ("Costamare" or the "Company") (NYSE:CMRE) today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2026. PROFITABILITY AND LIQUIDITY Q2 2026 Adjusted Net Income from Continuing operations1 available to common stockholders2 of $75.1 million ($0.62 per share).Q2 2026 Net Income from Continuing operations1 available to common stockholders of $77.4 million ($0.64 per share).Q2 2026 liquidity of $423.0 million3. II. NEW BILATERAL FINANCING AGREEMENTS OF $1.3 BILLION WITH A NUMBER OF LEADING US, EUROPEAN AND ASIAN BANKS4 Concluded new financing agreements for $920 million and refina
- Ocean Power Technologies Acquires Strategic Subsea Technology to Expand Operational Infrastructure Supporting Maritime DominanceOPTTMONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or the "Company") (NYSE:OPTT), today announced the acquisition of strategic subsea developmental technology assets from Columbia Power Technologies, Inc., expanding the potential of the Company's operational infrastructure portfolio to extend its capabilities from the ocean surface to the seabed. The acquisition strengthens OPT's position as a provider of persistent operational infrastructure supporting autonomous maritime operations. The acquired intellectual property and engineering portfolio complements the Company's existing capabilities in offshore power, autonomous surface vehicles, m
- BANCFIRST CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGSBANFOKLAHOMA CITY, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BancFirst Corporation (NASDAQ GS: BANF) reported net income of $66.7 million, or $1.96 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $62.3 million, or $1.85 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025. The Company's net interest income for the three-months ending June 30, 2026 increased to $133.5 million from $121.3 million for the same period in 2025. Higher loan volume and general growth in earning assets were the primary drivers of the change in net interest income. Net interest margin was 3.84% for the second quarter of 2026 compared to 3.75% for the second quarter of 2025. The Company recorded a provision
- This Greenland Rare Earth and Precious Metals Company Just Put Up a Takeover Defense, and It Says Something About How It Views Its Own ValueAVOCMRCGRMLRPAYGNKIssued on behalf of Greenland Mines Ltd (NASDAQ:GRML)A limited-duration stockholder rights plan is the corporate equivalent of changing the locks, a move companies make when they believe the market is underpricing what they hold. For a company sitting on Greenland rare earths, precious metals, and an ALS biotech asset, the timing is worth a closer look.CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2026 /CNW/ -- American News Group News Commentary - When a company adopts a shareholder rights plan, the immediate question investors tend to ask is not "who is trying to buy them," but something more revealing: why does the board think it needs protecting now? A rights plan, known in the market by its more colorful n
- Terreno Realty Corporation Announces Lease in Carson, CATRNOTerreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced today that it has executed two renewals and an expansion totaling 244,000 square feet across two buildings in Carson, California with a global provider of freight forwarding services. The early renewals are a partial building lease of 146,000 square feet and a full building lease of 34,000 square feet. A partial building lease of 64,000 square feet is an expansion, making the building 100% leased to a single tenant and backfilling immediately an expiring tenant lease. The combined lease will commence September 15, 2026 and will expire September 2031.
- BLP Strengthens Presence in Seattle Market with Acquisition of 782,775-Square-Foot Class A Distribution Facility Fully Leased to Harbor Freight ToolsAPOPacific Northwest acquisition marks BLP's expansion into the Seattle-Tacoma industrial market, adding a newly built, trophy-quality logistics asset with long-term credit tenancyBridge Logistics Properties ("BLP") announced the acquisition of 6920 192nd Street, a 782,775-square-foot Class A distribution facility located in Frederickson, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. The transaction marks BLP's largest acquisition in the Seattle market to date, further establishing its presence in the Pacific Northwest.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260723370194/en/BLP's newly acquired trophy industrial facility i
- Onfolio Holdings Outlines Path Forward: Core Acquisitions, Nasdaq Compliance, and Portfolio Cash FlowONFOWILMINGTON, Del., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onfolio Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ONFO, ONFOW)) (OTC:ONFOP), an owner-operator of cash-generative online businesses, today published a detailed shareholder update on the recently terminated strategic transaction with Paramount Helium LLC and the Company's operational priorities for the remainder of 2026. On July 8, 2026, the Company announced a binding letter of intent with Paramount Helium contemplating a strategic combination in the industrial gas market. On July 22, 2026, the parties mutually agreed to terminate the LOI after conditions to closing, including the raising of sufficient capital by Paramount, were not met and were not likely
- Greenland Mines Announces Limited-Duration Stockholder Rights Plan Intended to Protect Shareholder ValueGRMLCHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Greenland Mines Ltd (NASDAQ:GRML) ("Greenland Mines" or the "Company") announces that its Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a limited-duration stockholder rights plan, effective July 22, 2026, to protect the interests of the Company and its stockholders. The Board adopted the rights plan to ensure that all stockholders receive full and fair value in connection with any proposal to acquire the Company or any effort to obtain control of the Company. The rights plan is intended to protect stockholders from coercive or otherwise unfair takeover tactics, including the accumulation of a control or blocking position throu
- PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) Acquires The Magnificent Others with Billy CorganPODCThe Magnificent Others Launched in 2025 and Over 2 Million Downloads and 76 Episodes to Date with Courtney Love, Billy Idol, Tom Morello and More Host Corgan is the Founder of GRAMMY® Award-winning The Smashing Pumpkins, with More Than 30 Million Albums Sold Worldwide Show Expands PodcastOne’s Premium Podcast Portfolio, Creates New Advertising, Sponsorship and Brand Partnership Opportunities and Strengthens PodcastOne’s Position as a Leading Destination for Creator-led Podcasts LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), a leading publisher and podcast sales network, announced today the acquisition of the exclusive sales and distribution rights to The Magn
- ZenaTech's Drone as a Service Closes 26th Acquisition of an Ohio-based Land Surveying Company Licensed in Four StatesZENAVANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Dayton, Ohio-based BA Land Professionals LLC, a surveying firm licensed to operate in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. The acquisition marks ZenaTech's 26th Drone as a Service acquisition to date and first location in Ohio, also further expanding the Company's U.S. footprint to 12 states covering the construction, infrastructure, energy and pub
- MAYFAIR GOLD PROVIDES Q2 2026 UPDATE ON FENN-GIB PROJECT ADVANCEMENT AND DE-RISKING ACTIVITIESMINETORONTO, July 23, 2026 /CNW/ -- Mayfair Gold Corp. ("Mayfair", "Mayfair Gold", or the "Company") (TSXV:MFG) (NYSE:MINE) is pleased to provide a progress update on activities completed during Q2 2026 and ongoing key work streams to advance and de-risk the Company's 100% controlled Fenn-Gib Gold Project ("Fenn-Gib" or the "Project") in Northern Ontario. Key Highlights:Engineering & Design: Advancing front-end engineering design with Ausenco leading plant engineering, and site layout work for the planned 4,800 tonne-per-day process plantGrade Control Drilling: Concluded the grade control drilling program, which confirmed Resource
- SPX Technologies Announces Acquisition of NeptronicSPXCCHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SPXC) ("SPX" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Neptronic Inc. ("Neptronic") for a total cash consideration of CA$ 605 million (approximately US$ 430 million), subject to customary closing adjustments. The multiple of enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA multiple") implied in the transaction is modestly above the upper-end of the Company’s recently transacted range of 8-12x. Neptronic designs and manufactures highly engineered HVAC solutions including intelligent controls, electric duct heaters, humidifiers, actuators
- FirstCash Reports Record Second Quarter Operating Results; Pawn Demand Drives 58% Increase in GAAP EPS and 40% Increase in Adjusted EPS; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend and Authorizes New $150 Million Share Repurchase PlanFCFSFORT WORTH, Texas, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstCash Holdings, Inc. ("FirstCash" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:FCFS), the leading international operator of more than 3,300 retail pawn stores, today announced record revenue and earnings results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2026. The Company also announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, which will be paid in August 2026. In addition, the Company has completed its previous $150 million share repurchase plan and the Board of Directors authorized a new $150 million share repurchase plan. Mr. Rick Wessel, chief executive officer, stated, "FirstCash achieved record s
- Motorsport Games Adopts Limited Duration Stockholder Rights PlanMSGMMIRAMAR, Fla., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ:MSGM) ("Motorsport Games" or the "Company"), a racing game developer, publisher, and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved and adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan") and declared a dividend distribution of one right for each outstanding share of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Rights Plan is effective immediately and will expire on July 20, 2027, or earlier, as provided in the Rights Plan. The record date for such dividend distribution is August 3, 2026. The Board adopted the R
- Union Pacific and CN Reach Agreement to Expand Customer Opportunities in Connection with MergerUNPCNINSCUnion Pacific Railroad (NYSE:UNP) and CN (NYSE:CNI) announced today that they have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for CN to secure competitive access in connection with the proposed transaction between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC). The settlement agreement preserves customer options and resolves terminal railroad ownership issues, while expanding CN’s presence in the Midwest and reaffirming gateway protections for all customers and railroads. Under the settlement agreement, which is contingent on the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) approval and closing of the merger: CN gains access to shipper facilities where Class I railr
- Union Pacific and CN Reach Agreement to Expand Customer Opportunities in Connection with MergerCNIUNPNSCMONTREAL, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) announced today that they have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for CN to secure competitive access in connection with the proposed transaction between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC). The settlement agreement preserves customer options and resolves terminal railroad ownership issues, while expanding CN’s presence in the Midwest and reaffirming gateway protections for all customers and railroads. Under the settlement agreement, which is contingent on the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) approval and closing of the merger: CN gains access
- FCPT Announces Acquisition of a Buffalo Wild Wings Property for $2.9 MillionFCPTFour Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties ("FCPT" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Buffalo Wild Wings property for $2.9 million. The property is located in a strong retail corridor in Idaho and corporate-operated under a long-term, triple net lease with approximately seven years of term remaining. The transaction was priced at a 7.0% cap rate on rent as of the closing date and exclusive of transaction costs. About FCPT FCPT, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, is a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the o
- Fulton Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2026 ResultsFULTLANCASTER, Pa., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FULT) ("Fulton" or the "Corporation") reported net income available to common shareholders of $99.9 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $7.7 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in comparison to the first quarter of 2026. Operating net income available to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was $115.9 million(1), or $0.60 per diluted share(1), an increase of $16.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in comparison to the first quarter of 2026. Net income available to common shareholders for the six months e
- American Healthcare REIT Announces Leadership AppointmentsAHRWELLEPRTJBGSJeff Hanson Named CEO; Gabe Willhite Elevated to President; Danny Prosky Retires as CEO, Continues as Director; Scott Estes Named Lead Independent Director American Healthcare REIT, Inc. (NYSE:AHR) (the "Company") today announced leadership appointments that build on a decade of stability while accelerating the Company’s focus on platform-enhancing strategies as it enters its next phase of growth and value creation for stockholders. Effective immediately: Jeff Hanson has been named the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, while he continues in his role as Chairman of the Board. Gabe Willhite has been elevated to President, in addition to his ongoing role as Chief Operating Officer.
- Highwoods Declares Quarterly DividendsHIWRALEIGH, N.C., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highwoods Properties, Inc. (NYSE:HIW) announces its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, which equates to an annualized dividend of $2.00 per share. This quarterly dividend is payable on September 9, 2026 to all holders of record as of August 17, 2026. The Board also declared a cash dividend of $21.5625 per share of the Company’s 8 5/8% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on August 31, 2026 which is the next regularly scheduled dividend payment date, to all holders of record as of August 17, 2026. About HighwoodsHighwoods
- Gentherm Acquires Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC, Strengthening Medical Product Portfolio and Customer ChannelsTHRMNOVI, Mich., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM), a global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, today announced it has acquired Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC (IME), a Cleveland-area provider of the ThermaZone® thermal therapy device. The acquisition supports Gentherm's strategy to strengthen its Medical business through a strategic investment that expands its product portfolio. IME adds an established technology platform and customer base that expands Gentherm’s addressable opportunities in healthcare while remaining aligned with the Company’s broader expertise. ThermaZone is a non-opioid thermal therapy solution desig
- Zhibao Technology Inc. Announces Signing a Non-Binding Term Sheet for Approximately 3,500 Bitcoins as Consideration for PIPE FinancingZBAOShanghai, China--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2026) - Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:ZBAO) ("Zhibao," "we," or the "Company"), a leading high-growth InsurTech company and pioneer of the 2B2C digital embedded insurance model in China, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding term sheet (the "Term Sheet") with JOYERTECH AND INFORMATION OPC (the "Buyer") outlining the principal terms of a proposed private investment in public equity ("PIPE") financing (the "Transaction"). The signed term sheet is non-binding and the proposed Transaction remains subject to, among other things, the completion of satisfactory legal, financial, and operational due diligence, the negotiation and executio
- Onfolio and Paramount Terminate LOI Relating to Strategic TransactionONFOTransaction’s Conditions to Closing Were Not Likely to be Met Both Parties Felt Terminating the Transaction Was in Best Interests of the Shareholders of Both Onfolio and Paramount WILMINGTON, Del., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onfolio Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ:ONFO, ONFOW)) (OTC:ONFOP) ("Onfolio" or the "Company"), an owner-operator of cash-generative online businesses, today announced the mutual termination of the previously announced binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Paramount Helium LLC ("Paramount Helium") that contemplated a strategic combination intended to establish the Company in the global industrial gas market. The contemplated transaction had several conditions to closing
- Trinity Biotech Partners with Latch Medical to Advance Biosensor-Guided Precision Drug Delivery Solutions Using CGM+ TechnologyTRIB- Strategic collaboration and equity investment will combine Trinity Biotech's AI-native CGM+ wearable biosensor platform with Latch Medical's innovative intradermal drug delivery technology to develop next-generation metabolic health solutions - DUBLIN and WILSONVILLE, Ore., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trinity Biotech plc (NASDAQ:TRIB), a commercial stage biotechnology company focused on human diagnostics and the development of innovative solutions addressing unmet clinical and industrial needs, today announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Latch Medical Limited, a medical technology company with an innovative intradermal drug delivery platform ("Pharma Latch™"). The c
- Trinity Biotech Plc Announces Plan to Implement ADS Ratio ChangeTRIBDUBLIN, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trinity Biotech plc (NASDAQ:TRIB), (the "Company") today announced that it plans to change the ratio of the American depositary shares ("ADSs") representing its Class A ordinary shares from one (1) ADS representing twenty (20) Class A ordinary shares to one (1) ADS representing six hundred (600) Class A ordinary shares. For Trinity Biotech Plc ADS holders, the change in the ADS ratio will have the same effect as a one for-thirty reverse ADS split and is intended to i) enable the Company to regain compliance with the $1.00 Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement, and ii) facilitate investment from a broader pool of potential investors, who may have pr
- Royalty Pharma acquires royalty interest in AstraZeneca’s cliramitug for up to $425 million from NeurimmuneRPRXNEW YORK, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) today announced that it has acquired a portion of Neurimmune’s royalty interest in AstraZeneca’s cliramitug for up to $425 million, including $125 million upfront. Cliramitug is a Phase 3 first-in-class TTR-fibril-depleting antibody designed to remove amyloid deposits in patients with TTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a progressive, degenerative and fatal disease caused by misfolded proteins that accumulate in the heart. Currently approved therapies for ATTR-CM slow disease progression by preventing ATTR accumulation but do not target amyloid already accumulated in the heart. Cliramitug is currently
- FCPT Announces Acquisition of a Left Lane Auto Property for $3.1 MillionFCPTFour Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties ("FCPT" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Left Lane Auto property for $3.1 million. The property is newly constructed and located in a strong, highly trafficked retail corridor in South Carolina and corporate-operated under a long-term, triple net lease with approximately 15 years of term remaining. The transaction was priced at a 6.9% cap rate on rent as of the closing date and exclusive of transaction costs.About FCPTFCPT, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, is a real estate investm
- FCPT Announces Acquisition of a Novant Health Urgent Care Property for $2.8 MillionFCPTFour Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties ("FCPT" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Novant Health Urgent Care property for $2.8 million. The property is located in a highly trafficked corridor in South Carolina and corporate-operated under a long-term triple net lease. The transaction was priced at a cap rate in range with previous FCPT transactions. About FCPT FCPT, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, is a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership, acquisition and leasing of restaurant and retail p
- Terreno Realty Corporation Announces Lease in Torrance, CATRNOTerreno Realty Corporation (NYSE:TRNO), an acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets, announced today that it has executed an early lease renewal for 73,000 square feet in Torrance, California with an advanced manufacturer of complex metal structures for the aerospace, defense and automotive industries. The lease will commence February 1, 2027 and expire April 2032. Terreno Realty Corporation acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: New York City/Northern New Jersey; Los Angeles; Miami; San Francisco Bay Area; Seattle; and Washington, D.C. Additional information about Terreno Realty Corporation i
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires W.N. Tuscano Agency, Inc.AJGROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced that its U.S. wholesale brokerage, binding authority and programs division, Risk Placement Services, Inc. (RPS), has acquired Greensburg, Pennsylvania-based W.N. Tuscano Agency, Inc. (Tuscano). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tuscano is a managing general agency (MGA) and wholesale insurance broker for independent agents in western Pennsylvania. The Tuscano team, led by Robin Tuscano, will remain in their current location under the direction of Steve Levin, Northeast Region leader for RPS."Tuscano is a highly regarded age
- FreightCar America, Inc. Continues Aftermarket Expansion with Acquisition of Leading Regional DistributorRAILCHICAGO, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) ("FreightCar America" or the "Company"), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Southern Parts & Equipment, Inc. ("SP&E"), a longstanding distributor of new, used and reconditioned railcar parts and equipment. The transaction marks the Company’s second acquisition in the railcar aftermarket space within the past year. The acquisition further expands FreightCar America’s aftermarket distribution capabilities and strengthens the Company’s ability to serve customers with a broader offering of railca
- Barrick Announces Investment in Kingfisher MetalsBTORONTO, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) announced today that it has agreed to subscribe for 15,470,934 units ("Units") of Kingfisher Metals Corp. ("Kingfisher") in a non-brokered private placement ("Private Placement") at a price of C$1.35 per Unit, for total consideration of approximately C$20,885,761. Each Unit is comprised of one common share (each, a "Kingfisher Share") and one-half of a common share purchase warrant, where each whole warrant will entitle the holder for a period of two years to acquire one Kingfisher common share at a price of C$1.70 per common share. Barrick does not currently own any Kingfisher Shares. Following closin
- Veralto Acquires Alfaa UV to Expand Ultraviolet Water Treatment PortfolioVLTOStrengthens ability to serve industrial water in high-growth markets with locally tailored UV treatment solutionsWALTHAM, Mass., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Veralto Corporation (NYSE:VLTO) (the "Company"), a global leader in essential water and product quality solutions dedicated to Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources™, has expanded its ultraviolet (UV) water treatment capability with the acquisition of Alfaa UV. Veralto acquires Alfaa UV, expanding ultraviolet water treatment portfolio.Headquartered in India, Alfaa UV is a leading provider of ultraviolet water treatment solutions with more than 20 years of experien
- Hyperscale Data Bitcoin Treasury Reaches 1,087 Bitcoin Worth Approximately $70.3 MillionGPUSLAS VEGAS, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE:GPUS), an artificial intelligence ("AI") data center company anchored by Bitcoin ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that, as of July 19, 2026, it held 1,087.4527 Bitcoin representing an aggregate value of approximately $70.3 million based on the Bitcoin closing price of $64,691 on July 19, 2026. In aggregate, the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, Sentinum, Inc. ("Sentinum") and Ault Capital Group, Inc. ("ACG"), held 1,087.4527 Bitcoin as of July 19, 2026. During the week ended July 19, 2026, ACG purchased approximately 51.5000 Bitcoin in
- FCPT Announces Acquisition of a Burger King Property for $1.6 MillionFCPTFour Corners Property Trust (NYSE:FCPT), a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the ownership and acquisition of high-quality, net-leased restaurant and retail properties ("FCPT" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the acquisition of a Burger King property for $1.6 million. The property is located in a strong retail corridor in Minnesota and franchisee-operated by Dhanani Group under a triple net lease with approximately six years of term remaining. Dhanani Group is one of the largest restaurant franchise operators in the United States, operating more than 500 Burger King restaurants and over 800 locations across multiple restaurant brands. The transaction was priced at a
- Franchise Equity Partners Acquires Bravo Fit, Planet Fitness' Australian FranchiseePLNTInvestment Advances Planet Fitness' Commitment to Providing Accessible and Affordable Fitness Internationally and Targets Over 135 Planet Fitness Clubs Throughout AustraliaHAMPTON, N.H. and NEW YORK, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, and Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), a private investment firm on a mission to create long-term partnerships with quality franchisees and franchisors, today announced that FEP has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness franchisee in Australia, from existing shareholders including Planet Fitness, which h
- Centuri Expands Industrial and Union Electric Capabilities with Acquisition of J.J. WhiteCTRIStrategic acquisition scales Company position in high-growth markets, including data centers Centuri Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CTRI) ("Centuri" or the "Company"), a leading, North American utility and energy infrastructure services company, today announced it has completed the acquisition of J.J. White, Inc., a premier provider of mechanical and electrical construction services across power generation, data centers, and industrial end markets. J.J. White will become part of Centuri’s Riggs Distler operation, expanding core union electric capabilities across the Northeast and Mid-West. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20
- BGL Announces the Sale of Strategic Thermal Labs to VertivVRTStrategic Thermal Labs delivers advanced liquid cooling and thermal engineering solutions for high-performance computingNEW YORK, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Strategic Thermal Labs (STL), a specialist in advanced liquid-cooling technologies, to a wholly owned subsidiary of Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE:VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure. VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure." alt="Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory
- Creatd Announces Major Vocal Updates: Verified-Human Publishing, Rebuilt Editor, and a Realigned Creator EconomyCRTDThe updates strengthen Vocal, Creatd's majority-owned flagship asset.Creatd is evaluating a capital markets transaction to spin out Vocal as a standalone entity, creating a clean balance sheet to raise capital and acquire platforms.Vocal now exclusively features KYC-verified human content, rejecting AI submissions to stand out in a landscape increasingly saturated with synthetic media.Read earnings have been realigned to Vocal+ members, improving the durability and unit economics of the business. NEW YORK, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB:CRTD) today announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Vocal, has launched the most significant set of platform updates in years
- T3 Defense Subsidiary ITS Delivers Advanced Composite Materials Production Line to Leading Building Materials Manufacturer, Bringing Defense-Proven Fiberglass Technology to Industrial ScaleDFNSNEW YORK and NETANYA, Israel, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T3 Defense Inc. (NASDAQ:DFNS) ("T3 Defense" or the "Company"), a defense company that acquires and operates mission-critical defense and industrial businesses, today announced that its subsidiary, Industrial Techno-Logic Solutions ("ITS"), has designed and delivered a custom composite materials production line to a leading Israeli building materials manufacturer. Bringing its defense-proven fiberglass production expertise to a line for a customer in building materials, ITS was able to fully integrate automated materials handling, precision application, and fiberglass-based reinforcement to manufacture advanced composite produ
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Expands Company-Owned Store Portfolio with Acquisition of Chino Hills, California LocationRMCFDURANGO, Colo., July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ:RMCF) (the "Company" or "RMCF"), America’s Chocolatier® since 1981, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of its previously franchised Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory store located at The Shoppes at Chino Hills in Chino Hills, California. The transaction closed on July 15, 2026, and the location is now operating as a company-owned store, bringing RMCF’s company-owned store portfolio to five locations. The Chino Hills location has served the community since 2021, becoming a destination for handcrafted premium chocolates, gourmet caramel apples, handcrafted fudge and other signa
- Corporación América Airports S.A. Reports June 2026 Passenger TrafficCAAPTotal passenger traffic down 4.1% YoY International passenger traffic up 2.8% YoY; down 4.3% YoY in Argentina Net negative temporary effect from FIFA World Cup Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE:CAAP), ("CAAP" or the "Company"), one of the world’s leading private airport operators, reported today a 4.1% year-on-year (YoY) decrease in passenger traffic in June 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260717485211/en/Monthly Passenger Traffic Performance (In million PAX) Passenger Traffic, Cargo Volume and Aircraft Movements Highlights (2026 vs. 2025) Statistics Jun'26 Jun'25 % Va