Press Releases

AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of "a-" (Excellent) and the Long and Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IR; Short-Term IR) of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UnitedHealth Group) (Minnetonka, MN) (NYSE:UNH). Concurrently AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of "a+" (Excellent) of the health and dental insurance subsidiaries of UnitedHealth Group, collectively referred to as UnitedHealthcare.In addition, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of "a" (Excellent) of Centurion Casualty Company (Centurion Casualty) (Omaha, NE). The outlook of all these Credit Ra

Federal commitment through the Strategic Response Fund for Project OPTIMISM anchors Xanadu's plan to manufacture the components of fault-tolerant utility-scale quantum computers in Canada. TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited (("Xanadu", TSX:XNDU), a leading photonic quantum computing company, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with the Government of Canada for CAD $195 million support through the Strategic Response Fund, administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. The funding, which represents the largest investment in quantum manufacturing in Canadian history, is expected to help enable Xanadu to establ

TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited ((", Xanadu", , TSX:XNDU), a leading photonic quantum computing company, announced today that it will establish a landmark advanced photonics research, development, and manufacturing facility as part of Project OPTIMISM, supported by CAD $195 million in federal government funding also announced today. The new facility, named "Inception," is expected to feature world-class technology to enable scalable production of the components that will power future quantum data centres. We believe this work will revolutionize quantum infrastructure and strengthen Canada's position as a global leader in the field. The suppor

CINCINNATI, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), America's Grocer, announced the 2026 Kroger Wellness Tour, a September-long effort designed to bring practical wellness resources directly to customers in stores and communities across the country. Throughout September, participating Kroger Family of Stores locations will host wellness-focused in-store activations every Friday and Saturday. Customers will have opportunities to sample better-for-you products, learn more about OptUP® Picks and connect with Kroger Health experts, including pharmacists and dietitians, who can help customers take simple steps toward

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. ("Foremost" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:FMST) (CSE:FAT) today announces that it has filed an early warning report in respect of Rio Grande Resources Ltd. ("Rio Grande"). On August 24, 2026, Rio Grande announced the closing of a private placement raising total gross proceeds of $2,546,500, resulting in the issuance of 12,732,500 Units at a price of $0.20 per Unit (the "Rio Grande Private Placement"). Each Unit consists of one Rio Grande common share ("Rio Grande Share") and one transferable Rio Grande Share purchase warrant (each warrant, a "Rio Grande Warrant"). Each Rio Grande Warrant entitles the hol

STANFORD, Calif., Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stanford Athletics has announced a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, to support its continued investment in student-athletes, athletic programs, and world-class experiences. The sponsorship builds on Fortinet’s long-standing commitment to the local community and deep ties to the Bay Area. As an official sponsor, Fortinet’s support will contribute to Stanford Athletics’s efforts to provide a dynamic environment for its student-athletes, while also establishing a prominent Fortinet presence across Stanford’s premier athletics venues and ga

Scottsdale, AZ, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee chain celebrated for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and signature Fuel® energy drinks, is growing its footprint in Colorado with the opening of a new store in Colorado Springs. The store, located at 2933 Sage St, will officially open its doors on Sunday, August 30th. This opening marks Black Rock’s twenty-first Colorado location and reinforces the brand’s steady expansion across the region. Guests can enjoy the following specials during opening week:  Sunday, 8/30: Free 16oz Drinks  Monday, 8/31: Buy One, Get One Free Drinks  Tuesday, 9/1: September Sti

HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited ("EHang" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:EH), the world’s leading advanced air mobility ("AAM") technology platform company, today announced that its proprietary EH216-S, a pilotless human-carrying electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has successfully completed its first public flight at Hong Kong Cyberport. The flight marked the first public demonstration since the first phase of validation flights began in mid-August under the HKSAR Government’s Low-Altitude Economy "Regulatory Sandbox X" Trial Project (the "Project"). It also represents a significant milestone in the development of a three-dimensional low-

New hires to strengthen execution, financial discipline, and customer focusNEWARK, Calif., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID), maker of the world's most advanced software-defined vehicles and technologies, today announced three leadership appointments designed to strengthen commercial execution, financial discipline, and customer engagement. Shawn Mirabal has joined as President of North America Commercial, Mike Molino as Vice President of Finance, and Angela Zepeda as Vice President, Global Marketing. "We continue to strengthen our leadership team with executives who bring deep experience and a prove

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American News Group News Commentary - The encryption that quietly protects the modern world, banking, identity, government records, private communications, was built on a bet: that the math underneath it would take longer to break than the secrets it guards need to stay safe. Quantum computing is threatening to collapse that bet. As the technology advances toward the point where it could unwind the public-key cryptography in use everywhere today, governments and standards bodies have stopped treating the shift to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) as a future research problem and started writing it into deadlines, mandates, and procurement rules. Th

The board of directors of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 19.15 cents per share on Macy's, Inc.’s common stock, payable on October 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026. About Macy’s, Inc. Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) is a trusted source for quality brands through our iconic nameplates – Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury. Headquartered in New York City, our comprehensive digital and nationwide footprint empowers us to deliver a seamless shopping experience for our customers. For more information, visit macysinc.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2026082716767

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that Brad Smith, Central’s Chief Financial Officer, will participate in virtual investor meetings hosted by KeyBanc Capital Markets on September 1, 2026. For registration and participation details, please contact your KeyBanc Capital Markets sales representative. A replay of the group meeting will be posted after the event on Central’s investor relations website at https://ir.central.com/. About Central Garden & Pet Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. G

Football fans can experience Turbo Live by AT&T for free at select professional and college football season openers. Fans can also purchase our new Turbo Live season passes for a better-connected gameday experience all season long.Key Takeaways:First game is on us: AT&T is giving football fans at select professional and college games a chance to experience Turbo Live at no cost.1Available to all football fans: You don't need to be an AT&T customer to experience the power of Turbo Live. Reserve your complimentary spot now while availability lasts.2Save all season long: Turbo Live season passes will be available at select stadiums for AT&T customers3, helping fans save over the course of the s

Hear from participants and ask questions about the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program before the Nov. 30 deadline. Southern California Edison today announced the next community meeting as part of its ongoing commitment to help those directly impacted by the Eaton Fire explore their recovery options. The meeting will take place Sept. 10 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena, bringing together company leaders and program participants to answer questions about the Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program and provide information to help attendees make informed decisions about their path forward. The event will include a panel discussion featuring program participants who received

ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STEALTHGAS INC. (NASDAQ:GASS) (the "Company"), a ship-owning company serving the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry, announced today that it will release its second quarter operating and financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026 before the market opens in New York on September 2, 2026. Conference Call: On September 2, 2026 at 10:00 am ET, the company’s management will host a conference call to discuss the results and the company’s operations and outlook.Conference call participants should pre-register using the below link to receive the dial-in numbers and a personal PIN, which are requir

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMJ International Holdings Inc. (NYSE American: SMJF) ("SMJ" or the "Company"), a Singapore-based premium flooring specialist that distributes a wide range of premium flooring products under its proprietary "SMJ" brand across Asia markets, today issued the following statement pursuant to Section 401(d) of the NYSE American Company Guide in response to unusual market action on August 27, 2026. The Company has made inquiries and has been unable to determine whether corrective actions are appropriate at this time. The Company is further announcing that the Company is not aware of any material nonpublic information or business developments that have

Cushman & Wakefield managing director joins Corvex — will source the sites and power behind the company's expanding AI Factory platformARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corvex, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOVE), an engineering-led AI computing platform specializing in GPU-accelerated infrastructure for AI workloads, today announced that Garrett Brams has joined the company to lead its data center sourcing and development strategy. Brams will oversee the sourcing, evaluation, leasing, and development of mission-critical data center projects supporting Corvex's expanding AI Factory platform. This will strengthen the company's access

The partnership combines Natera's leadership in breast cancer research and personalized molecular residual disease (MRD) testing with Susan G. Komen's global advocacy and patient support network Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA testing and precision medicine, today announced a national partnership with Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization. Together, the organizations aim to accelerate breast cancer awareness and education, including efforts to increase understanding of MRD. Natera’s SignateraTM MRD test is supported by more than 185 peer-reviewed publications across multiple cancer types, including breast cancer. This growing body of

New Agency Brings Together OM's Hearts & Science and Mediahub to Create a New 40-Market Global Network Hearts United debuts as a leader in new business, outperforming its competitors globally and in EMEA, and topping the US ranking NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE:OMC) Connected Capability, today officially launched Hearts United, a new global media agency created through the combination of its Hearts & Science and Mediahub networks. Bringing together two high-growth challenger organizations with complementary capabilities, cultures and geographic strengths, Hearts United is built to help ambitio

-Data presented in a late-breaking presentation at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2026- -Phase 1a clinical data for CTX310® continued to demonstrate robust, dose-dependent reductions in circulating ANGPTL3 with a mean reduction from baseline of 79% (maximum 89%), a mean reduction in triglycerides (TG) of 48% (maximum 78%), and a mean reduction of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) of 53% (maximum 84%) at the highest dose- -CTX310 was well tolerated with no treatment-related serious adverse events, no ≥Grade 3 changes in liver transaminases, and no additional treatment-related adverse events since the previous update- -Findings simultaneously published in The New England Jour