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April same-store sales increased 3.9% year-over-year  The average price paid for the top 500 items in April increased 2.2% year-over-year NEWARK, N.J., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  NRSInsights, a provider of sales data and analytics drawn from retail transactions processed through the National Retail Solutions (NRS) point-of-sale (POS) platform, today announced comparative retail same-store sales results for April 2026. As of April 30, 2026, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 39,300 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at approximately 34,100 independent retailers, including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MMSI), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of healthcare technology, today announced that Merit management will participate in the Bank of America 2026 Health Care Conference, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 12-14, 2026. The management team will participate in a fireside chat session on Tuesday, May 12th at 3:00 pm Pacific Time / 6:00 pm Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the fireside chat will be accessible under the "Events" section of the Company's investor relations website at Investor Events and Presentations - Merit Medical. A replay of the fireside chat will be available on this

Munich, Germany, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sono Group N.V. (NASDAQ:SSM) (hereafter referred to as "Sono" or the "Company") today announced the completion of a decisive milestone in its ongoing strategic transformation: the formal transfer of its now former subsidiary Sono Motors GmbH ("Sono Motors") to companies controlled by Sono Motors' own management team. The transaction closed and took legal effect on May 4, 2026, bringing to a close the solar exit the Company announced in March. Sono Group holds no further equity interest in Sono Motors and carries no ongoing operational obligations to the business. With this transaction complete, the Company turns fully to the Treasury Strat

NEW YORK, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:FSHP), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that it has entered into a binding letter of intent ("LOI") with Bluechip & Co. Holdings ("Bluechip") in connection with a proposed business combination. The letter of intent includes binding provisions regarding exclusivity and other related transaction provisions governing the parties' negotiations during the proposed transaction process. The proposed transaction remains subject to due diligence, negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and approval by the boards and shar

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) ("the Company") today announced it will participate in the following investor conferences: Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum Date: May 12, 2026 Fireside chat webcast: May 12, approximately 8 a.m. ET Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference Date: June 2, 2026 Fireside chat webcast: June 2, approximately 5:15 p.m. CEST / 11:15 a.m. ET Jefferies Consumer Conference Date: June 16-17, 2026 Live webcasts (where applicable) will be available in the Events & Presentations section of the Company's investor relations website at: https://ir.celsiusholdingsinc.com/events-and-presentations/. As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Secur

TYLER, Texas, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ENvue Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEED) ("ENvue," "ENvue Medical" or the "Company"), a commercial-stage medical device company focused on real-time guided bedside feeding tube placement, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for U.S. Patent Application No. 17/025,969, covering a novel drug delivery system utilizing the Company's proprietary surface acoustic wave (SAW) technology to enhance transdermal delivery of cannabinoid-based therapeutics. The allowed claims provide broad intellectual property protection across multiple components of the combined SAW ultrasound and cannabino

Intends to Seek the Election of New Directors at the Company's 2026 Annual MeetingUrges the Independent Directors to Pause Deal-Making Until Shareholders Have the Opportunity to Elect a New BoardPEMBROKE, Bermuda, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Shams Investments Limited ("Al Shams" or "we"), the largest shareholder of Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:BHR) ("Braemar" or the "Company") today issued a letter to Braemar's independent directors announcing Al Shams' intention to seek the election of new directors at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). In the letter, Al Shams warns that further hotel divestitures risk triggeri

NEW YORK, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CL Workshop Group Limited (NASDAQ:NWGL) (the "Company"), a global forestry company that focuses on the timber and wood products industry, today announced that it received a notification letter dated May 6, 2026 from Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Department indicating that the closing bid price of the Company's American Depositary Shares, each representing eight Class A ordinary shares of the Company ("ADSs"), was below the minimum requirement of US$1.00 per ADS for 30 consecutive business days from March 24, 2026 through May 5, 2026, and the Company is therefore not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rul

JERUSALEM, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Tau Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ:DRTS, DRTSW)) ("Alpha Tau", or the "Company"), the developer of the innovative alpha-radiation cancer therapy Alpha DaRT® today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:30am ET to discuss interim clinical data from the first three patients treated in its U.S. trial of Alpha DaRT for patients with recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), also known as the REGAIN (Recurrent Glioblastoma Alpha-DaRT Intratumoral Therapy) trial. Conference Call and Webcast Details Date: Monday, May 11, 2026Time: 8:30am ETWeb Access: https://alpha-tau-interim-results-conference-call.open-exchange.net/

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADI Foundation and Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE:EXOD) today announced native support for the ADI token and ADI Mainnet in Exodus, including self-custody users' direct send-and-receive functionality for ADI. The collaboration extends ADI Chain's institutional-grade Layer 2 infrastructure to millions of digital asset holders worldwide. Exodus users can now send and receive ADI tokens natively within their Exodus wallet, without leaving the application or routing through third-party interfaces. Scaling Through Exodus's B2B Partner Network ADI Mainnet support also rolls out across Exodus's B2B client network, giving Exodus's

GIG HARBOR, Wash., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IP Strategy Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:IPST) (the "Company" or "IP Strategy") today highlighted the early access launch of Numo, a consumer application developed by Poseidon designed to scale the collection of real-world, rights-cleared training data for AI systems. Numo allows users to contribute real-world data through simple tasks on their mobile devices, starting with voice recordings across underrepresented languages. Each contribution is verified, rights-cleared, and licensed on-chain via Story from the moment of submission, enabling immediate commercial usability and transparent provenance. The launch comes as AI development increasi

May 8, 2026 Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG, AEX: PHIA)), a global leader in health technology, today announced that its shareholders approved all proposals at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) 2026, including: Appointment of John DeFord (American, 1962) as new member of the Supervisory Board, with effect from May 8, 2026.Re-appointment of Paul Stoffels (Belgian, 1962), Herna Verhagen (Dutch, 1966) and Sanjay Poonen (American, 1969) as members of the Supervisory Board, with effect from May 8, 2026.Re-appointment of Roy Jakobs (Dutch/German, 1974) as President/CEO and Chairman and member of the Board of Management, with effect from May 8, 2026.Discharge o

Recognized for leadership in enterprise-wide culture that enables innovation at scaleWILMINGTON, Del., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced it was named the co-winner, along with Qnity Electronics, of the 2026 Innovation Excellence Award for Outstanding Innovative Culture from the Innovation Research Interchange (IRI), the innovation division of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). "Innovation doesn't happen by accident—it occurs when people are empowered, connected and supported," said Marty DeGroot, DuPont Chief Technology Officer. "We're ho

Platform-agnostic XA103 engine being built for testEAST HARTFORD, Conn., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE:RTX) business, has completed a fully digital technical assessment of its XA103 engine for the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program. The assembly readiness review marks Pratt & Whitney's progress in transitioning from designing in a digital environment to procuring and producing physical hardware. "This milestone demonstrates Pratt & Whitney's investment in digital infrastructure, showcasing seamlessly integrated digital capabilities and reinforcing our strong collaboration with the U.S. Air Force," said Jill Albertelli, president of

TORONTO, May 8, 2026 /CNW/ - Scotia Global Asset Management today announced that Pembroke Private Wealth Management will be appointed as sub-adviser for Scotia Wealth Canadian Growth Pool. This change is effective on or around May 26, 2026. There will be no change to the investment objectives of the fund as a result of this change. For more information about ScotiaFunds, please visit scotiafunds.com.Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guar

Lease execution highlights transition from approval to development and advances localized manufacturing strategy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in accordance with Vision 2030SALT LAKE CITY, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CODX) ("Co-Dx" or "the Company"), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, today announced that its joint venture, CoMira Diagnostics LLC ("CoMira"), has finalized a lease agreement for its planned manufacturing facility in Sudair Industrial City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA").

Financing Supports RPC Commissioning, Debt Reduction and Execution of Strategic Initiatives Dallas, TX, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivakor, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIVK) ("Vivakor" or the "Company"), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, today announced that it has closed a private placement with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of six-month convertible promissory notes for aggregate gross proceeds of $12 million. The notes have a principal amount of $15 million including the original issuance discount. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to reduce certain outstanding indebtedness and liabilities,

PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embecta Corp. (embecta) (NASDAQ:EMBC) today announced that management will present at the 2026 BofA Securities Global Health Care Conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET. Audio webcasts of the presentations will be accessible under the "News & Events" section of the Company's investor relations website at investors.embecta.com. About embecta embecta is a global company that is advancing its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to become a broad-based medical supplies company, helping to improve lives through innovative solutions, partnerships, and the passion of approximately 2,000 employees aroun

Issued on behalf of Starfighters Space, Inc. Two senior leaders from Blue Origin's New Glenn program are joining Starfighters Space (NYSE:FJET) — the latest signal that operational talent is migrating across the listed space sector. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada News Group News Commentary — Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE:FJET) just pulled two senior operational leads out of one of the highest-profile launch programs in the United States. Key Takeaways: Starfighters Space (NYSE:FJET) appointed Jose Arias as VP, Space Operations, and Catrina L. Medeiros as Director, STARLAUNCH Operations — both from Blue Origin's New Glenn program. [1]Mr. Arias led process

Because when travel plans fall apart, pizza plans shouldn't As recent airline uncertainty has left many travelers clutching expired boarding passes and loyalty points that were rendered useless, Papa Johns is offering a soft landing. Introducing Skies to Pies, a limited‑time offer that transforms Spirit Airlines' unusable loyalty program into something reliable: hot Papa Johns pizza. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260508684841/en/Skies to Pies: Papa Johns Turns Grounded Spirit Points into Free Pizza "Loyalty points don't mean much if you can't use them," said Shivram Vaideeswaran, SVP of Brand Marketing at Papa