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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smartkem, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMTK) ("Smartkem" or the "Company") today welcomed the appointment of Allen Palmiere as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Ferrox Critical Materials ("Ferrox"), the company’s proposed merger partner, following the signing of a definitive merger agreement between the two companies. The proposed transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including, without limitation, the approval of the shareholders of Ferrox and Smartkem. Mr. Palmiere joins Ferrox’s leadership team with extensive public-company executive experience, most recently serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of G

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4 - Silence Therapeutics plc (0001479615) (Issuer)

Nomura downgraded Korea Electric Power Corp from Buy to Neutral

4 - SouthState Bank Corp (0000764038) (Issuer)

Wells Fargo downgraded Bio-Techne from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $73.00

JERSEY CITY, N.J., , Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced that bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIAF, BIAFW)), a biotechnology company focused on noninvasive diagnostics and early cancer detection, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor to sell 8,462,027 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), together with two warrants to purchase up to an aggregate 16,924,054 shares of common stock, in a private placement offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The combined effective offering price f

Fans nationwide can taste limited-edition OREO Banana Pudding Cookies, OREO Deep Fried Cookies or OREO Chicken & Waffles Cookies starting on Aug. 24, voting to secure their favorite's official 2027 comeback.The sweet details:Starting on Aug. 24, fans across the U.S. can grab the highly anticipated OREO Banana Pudding, OREO Deep Fried and OREO Chicken & Waffles Cookies at retailers nationwide (with presale and TikTok Shop availability starting on Aug. 17 at OREO.com/UnwrapTheCollab and on SnackWorks' TikTok Shop storefront).The OREO brand is handing the keys to the cookie aisle to the public. Consumers can taste the three new releases and cast their official vote at OREO.com/twist-lick-vote t

ZURICH, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) today declared a quarterly dividend equal to $1.02 per share, payable on October 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 11, 2026. The dividend will be payable out of legal reserves and will be made in United States dollars by the company's transfer agent, as described in the Chubb Limited 2026 proxy statement. This will be the second installment as approved by the company's shareholders on May 21, 2026. About ChubbChubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb pro

Industry leaders gather to explore the technologies, ideas and connections shaping the future of industrial operationsMILWAUKEE, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announces that registration is now open for Automation Fair 2026, taking place November 16-19 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. Centered on the theme Future in Focus, Automation Fair 2026 will bring together more than 14,000 manufacturing, technology and industrial operations professionals from around the world fo

Schwab Advisor Services, in partnership with Charles Schwab Foundation, announced the 15 recipients of its 2026 Registered Investment Advisor Talent Advantage (RIATA) Student Scholarship. In its sixth year, the program continues its commitment to expanding access to the advisory profession by easing financial barriers and providing aspiring advisors with meaningful opportunities for growth. Each recipient will receive a $15,000 scholarship to support enrollment during the 2026-2027 academic year, along with a one-on-one mentorship match with an independent RIA leader. Together, these benefits will provide increased momentum toward a career in advice, backed by personalized guidance, caree

Lithic's processing platform and Monavate's regulated issuing and settlement give fintech and digital asset companies one path to launch and scale card programs Lithic, the card issuer processing platform powering next-generation financial experiences, today announced a partnership with Monavate, the regulated payments platform and program manager owned by Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE:AMERICAN) ("Exodus"), to give companies a single route to building and scaling card programs using fiat and digital currencies. Building a card program today usually means stitching together several vendors: a regulated issuer for the licenses and BIN, a processor for authorization and the full card lifecyc

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4 - Korro Bio, Inc. (0001703647) (Issuer)

William Blair downgraded Accelerant Holdings from Outperform to Mkt Perform

WESTBURY, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE-PKE) announced the election of Constantine ("Gus") Petropoulos as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Prior to this election, Gus served as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal and Capital Markets Officer of the Company since January of 2026, and prior thereto, Gus served as Senior Vice President-Administration and General Counsel of the Company from February of 2025 to January of 2026. Mr. Petropoulos will continue to report to Brian E. Shore, Park’s Chairman and CEO. Prior to rejoining Park in February of 2025, Gus served as a Partner at Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, a prominent New Yor

Luxury Cruise Line Showcases Immersive Journeys that Combine Deeper Discovery, Exceptional Value and Effortless Travel Across Oceans and ContinentsMIAMI, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As luxury travelers increasingly seek more meaningful ways to see the world, Oceania Cruises® is shining a spotlight on its portfolio of longer voyages, offering guests the opportunity to explore the globe's most captivating destinations with greater depth, comfort and ease. From Grand Voyages to epic 180-day Around the World journeys, Oceania Cruises, the world's leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, offers travelers the o

4 - SILICOM LTD. (0000916793) (Issuer)

Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Special Project Delivery, expanding Mobix into rare earth elements, critical minerals, energy and strategic U.S. infrastructure — key resources underpinning America’s defense and advanced-technology supply chains. Mobix is building a broader national security company spanning defense technology, American-built drones, critical resources and infrastructure — positioning the company across multiple high-priority markets central to America’s security and industrial future. Mobix will be holding an investor call today at 4:15 p.m. ET. Investors may join the live webcast by clicking here. Forward-Looking Statement

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today issued a CEO Letter to Shareholders, outlining the Company's recent achievements and strategic priorities for the year. Dear Fellow Shareholders, The first half of 2026 marked an inflection point for SEALSQ. Revenue more than doubled, our balance sheet is strong, and, most importantly, our strategy of building a vertically integrated, sovereign post-quantum and quantum technology company, began converting into commercial contracts. The weeks since ou