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-  Vuzix Causeway evaluation units available to qualified partners exploring optical interconnects for AI data centersROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI), a supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and advanced optical components, today announced that it is participating in the 2026 OCP Global Summit, October 12–15 in San Jose, California, and will participate in the PECC Summit, October 20–21 in Sunnyvale, California. Vuzix will host meetings to review its Vuzix Causeway™ waveguide optical interconnect evaluation platform and discuss evaluation opportunities with AI data center, semiconductor, photonics and advanced packaging companies.Vuz

Funding supports more than 20 organizations with grants up to $10,000GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The heart of the local economy in many communities across South Carolina is a vibrant and bustling Main Street or similar business district.That's why the Duke Energy Foundation is investing $190,000 in South Carolina communities to strengthen these downtown districts, neighborhood centers and commercial corridors. Funds will be used for facade improvements, wayfinding signage, public gathering spaces and small business incentive programs or microgrants.Our view: "Strong communities start with vibrant places where people can connect and support one another," said Tim Pearson,

DENVER, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (247marketnews.com) –  Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB:KBLB) is working to scale engineered spider silk super fibers, J-Star Holding (NASDAQ:YMAT) is preparing a U.S. carbon fiber drone-frame manufacturing operation, Euro Tech Holdings (NASDAQ:CLWT) is establishing a Norwegian platform for ballast water treatment technology, and Gix Internet (NASDAQ:GIXI) is expanding autonomous hospital logistics at a major medical center in Israel. Kraig Biocraft Laboratories: Spider Silk Production Records Set the Stage for a Bigger Commercial Push Kraig Labs (OTCQB:KBLB) is moving to expand production of genetically engineered spider silk, aiming to turn a

AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced Holly LaVallie is re-joining the company as vice president of marketing excellence.In her new role, LaVallie will lead the development and execution of enterprise marketing capabilities designed to support brand growth across the company's Retail, Foodservice and International businesses. Her responsibilities include brand strategy and experience, design and content, media and agency management, marketing technology, marketing training and marketing effectiveness."We are thrilled to welcome Holly back to Hormel Foods," John Ghingo, president and chief e

New research quantifies reductions in expedited orders (up to 59%), forecast error (up to 52%) and inventory carrying costs (up to 41%)The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCKT), an enterprise AI transformation firm, today announced AI World Class Supply Chain benchmarks – new research that quantifies how AI is reshaping supply chain performance and reveals a growing gap between organizations redesigning supply chains around AI and those that ignore agentic automation.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261012870299/en/While many organizations focus on automating individual supply chain activities, AI World Class reveals a l

Global providers can quickly deploy market-leading Calix SmartLife subscriber applications across prplOS deployments—bringing differentiated experiences to residential, business, MDU, and community Wi-Fi markets without sacrificing gateway, chipset, or infrastructure choice Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) today announced that market-leading SmartLife™ applications, used by millions of subscribers and delivered by more than 1,000 service providers worldwide, are now available for prplOS-based devices. Designed to operate within open, prpl-compliant management environments, SmartLife subscriber applications give global providers a faster path to deliver differentiated experiences at scale without l

BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide and HP today announced a global partnership that unites years of successful collaboration around the world. Spanning 37 countries, the expanded collaboration aims to advance digital skills, AI education, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and intergenerational learning for young people and educators. The partnership combines HP’s technology, skills training and expertise of its employees with JA’s global reach, deep local relationships, and more than a century of experience in experiential education. JA locations, embedded in communities worldwide, can adapt each learning experience to the language, culture, e

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has been awarded a follow-on contract from Lockheed Martin, valued at $250 million, to manufacture standard-range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) propulsion units. "Securing this follow-on award at the highest quantity in program history demonstrates confidence in L3Harris’ missile propulsion expertise and our ability to deliver at scale," said Scott Alexander, President, Propulsion Systems, Missile Solutions, L3Harris. "With our investments to expand capacity ahead of need, we’re well‑positioned to meet this surge while maintaining the quality our customers expect." This contract will be fulfilled within the new 60,000-square-foot Arsenal o

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- Stock Preachers News Commentary - Large caps closed out last week within sight of fresh records while the broader market showed cracks beneath the surface. The S&P 500 gained 1.15% on the week to 7,811.54, just shy of its 52-week high of 7,844.52, and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.64% to 27,366.17. The Russell 2000 told a different story, falling 0.91% to 2,806.98. Corporate activity stayed brisk, with deals, defense contracts and legal notices crossing the wire even as investors weighed whether small caps can catch up to the leaders. Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD),

TROOPS, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROO) ("TROOPS" or the "Company"), a diversified conglomerate spanning financial technology and insurance services, today announced that it has signed a merger agreement with EFFORCE Group. This strategic combination unites TROOPS' robust ecosystem with EFFORCE's blockchain infrastructure and regulatory credentials. Founded by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, EFFORCE has established a presence in the digital asset and sustainability sectors through its focus on innovative technology-driven solutions. Mr. Wozniak remains a shareholder of EFFORCE following the transaction. The merger is intended to bring together complementary strengths across technology, regulatory co

DigitalOcean Agent Learning Services turn agent interactions into better business outcomes, powered by DigitalOcean Agent Data Services, a fully managed data layer built for agents Ahead of its Open Intelligence Summit in San Francisco, DigitalOcean (NYSE:DOCN), the AI-Native Cloud, today announced Agent Learning and Data Services as another key element of its modern agentic stack, so teams can launch self-improving agents. Together with Inference Engine and Managed Agents, DigitalOcean is one of the few clouds where agents can run, learn, and improve on one platform. DigitalOcean Agent Learning Services: three products that work as one loop. Insights records what an agent does, Signal

Photo: IM8 co-founder David Beckham; two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh; IM8 chief of staff and brand partnerships Samantha Kwok; and NBA executives (Credit: NBA) – IM8 will Host Fan Activation at an NBA House in the Region in 2027 – HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and IM8 (US) LLC, a premium health and longevity brand, today announced a multiyear collaboration that makes IM8 the Official Nutrition Partner of the NBA in Australia and eight markets across Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam).   The announcement was made at an exclusive IM8 event at Upper House in H

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO), a leading designer, builder and operator of advanced water treatment plants, today announced that its U.S. subsidiary, PERC Water Corporation, has been awarded a design-build agreement by the City of Pismo Beach, California, valued at approximately $39.8 million for the Central Coast Blue Advanced Water Purification Facility. The award followed a public, two-step competitive procurement process. After evaluating proposals from three qualified design-build teams, including extensive interviews, the City determined that PERC Water submitted the best overall proposa

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lobo Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:LOBO) ("Lobo" or the "Company"), an innovative manufacturer of electric mobility products and AI service provider, today announced that its subsidiaries, LOBO TOKEN OPS LTD. and LOBO (Hangzhou) Data Service Co., Ltd., have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement (the "Agreement") with Land Crest Advisory Limited (Land Crest), a Hong Kong-registered advisory company that has access to resources of hundreds of community-based senior service centers across mainland China providing a full spectrum of convenient services for the elderly, to accelerate the development and deployment of AI-powered senior care

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS), a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, today announced major advancements in its turbojet technology. Highlighting these achievements are the recent successful flight tests of the TDI-J85 (J85) engine across multiple configurations, including Lugged Launch, Palletized, and Surface-to-Surface applications. Kratos J85 Spartan Engine A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f8f9961a-cd9f-4c0d-a1f5-21a2c00d5ce8 "Our successful flight tests across diverse deployment methods prove the versatil

DANBURY, Conn., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) today announced that John Dansby has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Scale Up Manufacturing. He will lead FuelCell Energy’s manufacturing scale-up strategy, including expanding its Torrington, Conn., operations to support 500 megawatts (MW) of annual capacity and developing the manufacturing systems and capabilities needed for growth beyond 500 MW. The appointment comes as FuelCell Energy is scaling manufacturing to meet customers’ growing need for reliable, distributed power that can be deployed quickly. Dansby brings more than two decades of leadership across complex, high-volume global m

HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TROOPS, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROO) ("TROOPS" or the "Company"), a diversified conglomerate spanning financial technology and insurance services, today announced that it has entered into a conditional sales and purchase agreement with EFFORCE Group ("EFFORCE").This strategic combination unites TROOPS' robust ecosystem with EFFORCE's blockchain infrastructure and regulatory credentials. Founded by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, EFFORCE has established a strong presence in the digital asset and sustainability sectors through its focus on innovative technology-driven solutions. Mr. Wozniak remains a shareholder of EFFORCE following the transaction.The proposed m

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetHonesty, one of North America’s fastest-growing, premium pet health and wellness supplement brands, has selected EasySource by HireQuotient as its core talent acquisition platform to scale and modernize its recruiting operations. Backed by Vestar Capital Partners and ranked among the top consumer brands on the Inc. 5000, PetHonesty has experienced rapid growth across direct-to-consumer and premier retail channels nationwide. To sustain that momentum without bottlenecking its team, PetHonesty turned to EasySource - HireQuotient’s flagship AI-native sourcing and recruitment platform. HireQuotient had recently announced its strategic partn

ANDOVER, Mass., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today announced that the Company will release third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. A conference call with management will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). A live and archived webcast of the call can be accessed on the company’s website at https://investor.mks.com/, or by registering as a Participant by clicking here. We encourage participants to register at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call. About MKS Inc.MKS Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) enables technologies

Integrated solutions combine power, compute and cooling to speed deployment by up to 50%News summaryIntroduces AI Modules that integrate power, compute and cooling in prefabricated modular solutions to accelerate AI factory deployment by up to 50%Enables faster deployment of next-generation AI infrastructure through factory-built, integrated systemsStrengthens Flex's Cloud and Power Infrastructure portfolio, which Flex plans to separate into Axiom Solutions International, Inc. (Axiom), in the first quarter of calendar 2027SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) today announced an expanded portfolio of prefabricated modular data center solutions designed to accelera