SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today launched new research, For Every Future: Preparing Early-Career Skilled Trade, Technical and Service Talent for an AI-Infused World, at the WorldSkills International Conference 2026 in Shanghai. The report finds that as AI transforms skilled occupations, early-career talent is entering the workforce without the job-specific AI literacy, human skills, and practical experience it needs. What's new: Pearson's research warns of a growing 'triple capability gap' opening across skilled trade, technical and service occupations that keep hospitals, factories and infr
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- Pearson research warns of a 'triple capability gap' emerging as AI adoption outpaces education and training in skilled occupations
- Jacobs extends role on German hydrogen-capable direct reduction plant
Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected to extend its role on thyssenkrupp Steel's direct reduction plant in Duisburg, Germany, continuing to provide project management office (PMO), construction management and assembly management services as the hydrogen-capable facility moves toward first iron production. Jacobs was originally awarded the program and construction management contract in August 2023. Jacobs will continue to coordinate design, logistics and construction. Once complete, the plant is expected to produce approximately 2.5 million metric tons of direct reduced iron (DRI) a year, replacing coal-powered blast furnaces with a hydrogen-based process. Jacobs Executive Vice President Fiachra
- WeRide Recognized on Fortune's 2026 Change the World List as the Only Autonomous Driving Company Honored
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD, HKEX: 0800)), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has been named to Fortune's Change the World 2026 list as the only autonomous driving company recognized this year. The annual list honors 50 companies worldwide that are creating meaningful social impact through their core business strategies, alongside companies such as Anthropic, BYD, and Alphabet (Google). This also marks WeRide's third appearance on the prestigious list, following recognitions in 2023 and 2025, and underscores the company's continued commitment to making transportation safer, more accessible, and more efficient through autonomous driving
- HAFNIA LIMITED: Acquisition of an Additional 1.7 Million TORM Shares
Hafnia Limited ("Hafnia", the "Company", OSE ticker code: "HAFNI", NYSE ticker code: "HAFN") has agreed to acquire 1,700,000 A shares in TORM plc ("TORM", CSE ticker code: "TRMD A", NASDAQ ticker code: "TRMD") at a price per share of USD 34.00, representing 1.66% of the issued and outstanding share capital of TORM as of the date hereof. Upon completion of this acquisition, Hafnia will hold approximately 19.85% of the issued and outstanding share capital of TORM. Hafnia will purchase the shares using cash on hand and its available credit facilities. About Hafnia Limited: Hafnia is one of the world's leading tanker owners, transporting oil, oil products and chemicals for major national an
- RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada signs four-year PW127M maintenance agreement with AirBorneo Airways
Work will be performed at the company's newly expanded Singapore facilitySINGAPORE, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney Canada signed a four-year agreement with AirBorneo Airways to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the PW127M engines powering its ATR 72-500 regional turboprops through 2030. AirBorneo operates its fleet of ATR 72-500 aircraft on the Rural Air Services network, a vital public service that connects remote and underserved communities across East Malaysia. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE:RTX) business. "We worked closely with AirBorneo to develop a maintenance solution that manages engine costs and supports high dispatch availab
- Addex Therapeutics to Report 2026 Half-Year Financial Results and Host Conference Call on September 28, 2026
Geneva, Switzerland, September 24, 2026 - Addex Therapeutics (SIX and NASDAQ:ADXN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of novel small molecule allosteric modulators for neurological disorders, today announced that it will report its 2026 Half-Year and Second Quarter financial results on September 28, 2026. Tim Dyer, CEO and Mikhail Kalinichev, Head of Translational Science, will provide a business update and review of the Addex product pipeline during a teleconference and webcast for investors, analysts and media at 16:00 CEST (15:00 BST / 10:00 EDT / 07:00 PDT) on September 28, 2026. Title: Addex Therapeutics Reports 2026 Half-Year and Second Qua
- MAX Power Mining Corp. (OTC: MAXXF) (CSE: MAXX) Developing First Verified Subsurface Natural Hydrogen System in Canada
This article has been disseminated on behalf of MAX Power Mining Corp. and may include a paid advertisement.Disclosure: This does not represent material news, partnerships or investment advice. NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via AINewsWire — MAX Power Mining Corp. (OTC:MAXXF) (CSE:MAXX) today announces its placement in an editorial published by AINewsWire (AINW), one of 75+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio@IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), a specialized communications platform with a focus on financial news and content distribution for private and public companies and the investment community. To view the full publication, "Natural Hydrogen Is Real — Now the Race Is to U
- Greenland Mines Completes $12-Per-Share Equity Financing, Fully Funded Through 2027 Milestones with $42 Million, Terminates ATM, and Completes Sarfartoq Rare Earth Field Program
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Greenland Mines Ltd (NASDAQ:GRML) ("Greenland Mines" or the "Company"), a Western-aligned critical-minerals developer, today announced that it has raised more than $42 million from existing investors through a registered direct offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants, and the exercise of previously issued private warrants. The financing materially strengthens the Company’s balance sheet and provides the capital the Company believes is required to execute its planned exploration and development programs and achieve its targeted 2027 milestones across its Greenland portfolio. All pre-funded warrants issued in the regist
- Industrious and GANMI Expand Core Columbia Workspace as GANMI Grows San Diego's Innovation and Japan-U.S. Business Ties
Flexible workplace will double to 54,000 square feet as partners anticipate growing demandSAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrious, the world's leading workplace experience company, in partnership with GANMI, announced today the expansion of Industrious Core Columbia, located at 401 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101. The expansion will add approximately 27,000 square feet, doubling the Industrious footprint at Core Columbia to approximately 54,000 square feet. Members will have access to the expanded space beginning in June 2027. The expansion responds to growing demand for premium flexible and coworking space in San Die
- PitchBook Releases Next Set of Late-Stage Company Research Covering Prediction Markets
PitchBook adds Kalshi and Polymarket to its late-stage company research coverage PitchBook, the leading private capital market intelligence platform, today announced Kalshi and Polymarket as its next set of late-stage company research, delivering dedicated, ongoing analysis of the world’s most influential private companies. The research assesses the companies’ relative competitive positions, their ability to build durable, profitable prediction-market businesses, and their readiness for public-market scrutiny. PitchBook Senior Research Analyst, Private Company Coverage, Franco Granda developed company-specific financial models through 2030 linking trading activity and product mix to fee
- MoneyHero Adds Critical Illness Comparison on Hong Kong Insurance Marketplace
Follows the launch of MoneyHero’s Hong Kong life insurance marketplace, supporting its strategy to grow high-margin verticals and deepen member engagementFeatures 13 plans from five insurers, Blue, Bowtie, FWD, OneDegree and Zurich, with coverage amounts of up to HK$4 million HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ: MNY) ("MoneyHero" or the "Company"), a leading tech- and AI-powered personal finance aggregation and comparison platform and a digital insurance brokerage provider in Greater Southeast Asia, today announced the launch of critical illness insurance comparison in Hong Kong, further broadening the range of insurance products on its platform. The l
- Voyager Technologies, Inc. Prices $350.0 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering
A portion of proceeds will be used to support Voyager’s expansion through organic growth and strategic acquisitions Voyager will also purchase a capped call intended to offset dilution up to an initial cap of 150% premium to the last reported sale price per share of Voyager’s Class A common stock at pricing Voyager Technologies, Inc. ("Voyager") (NYSE:VOYG) today announced the pricing of its offering of $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2032 (the "notes") in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The issuan
- Fortune Again Recognizes Cemex as a Company That Is Changing the World
Fortune recognized Cemex’s freshwater-free concrete initiative in Mexico, which replaces freshwater in ready-mix concrete production with alternative water sources.The initiative reached a 67% freshwater substitution rate across Cemex’s Mexican ready-mix operations in 2025.Cemex announced today that it has been included in Fortune’s 2026 Change the World list, marking the fifth time the company has received this recognition. This year, Fortune recognized Cemex for its freshwater-free concrete initiative in Mexico, a program that helps preserve freshwater for communities while strengthening operational resilience.The Fortune Change the World list recognizes companies that are having a positiv
- GeoPark Limited Announces Receipt of Requisite Consents for Its 8.750% Senior Notes Due 2030
Bogota, Colombia, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GeoPark Limited (NYSE:GPRK) (the "Company") today announced that it has received the requisite consents in connection with its previously announced solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") from holders of its 8.750% Senior Notes due 2030 (the "Notes"). The Consent Solicitation was made pursuant to a Consent Solicitation Statement, dated September 15, 2026 (as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified, the "Consent Solicitation Statement"). The proposed amendment (the "Proposed Amendment") to the indenture (the "Indenture") governing the Notes is to amend the definition of "Permitted Holders" in the Indenture to include Jai
- AtlasClear Holdings, Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2026 Results
-Fiscal 2026 Revenue Increased 85% to $20.1 Million- -Stock Locate Revenue Grew to $6.8 Million from $0.3 Million; Non-Commission Sources Reached 54% of Total Revenue- -Second Consecutive Year of Positive GAAP Net Income of $2.0 Million, Including Non-Cash Fair-Value Gains- -Cash More Than Doubled to $15.4 Million; Stockholders' Equity Improved to $21.1 Million from a $(6.8) Million Deficit- -AtlasClearing Net Capital Increased 29% to $14.4 Million- -Five New Correspondent Broker-Dealers Signed; a Sixth signed after year-end- -Fiscal 2026 Growth Achieved Without At-the-Market or Equity Line Financing- -Earnings Conference Call Scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. E
- The Elmet Group to Invest Approximately $125 Million in Masan High-Tech Materials to Strengthen Tungsten Supply Chain
Two industry leaders formalize strategic relationship spanning the full tungsten value chain Investment includes a 4.99% ownership stake and multi-year supply agreements across key production stages Further advances the objectives of the United States Government’s $450 million committed investment announced September 14, 2026 PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Elmet Group Co. (NASDAQ:ELMT) ("ELMT" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based provider of critical materials, precision-engineered components, and advanced high-energy systems, today announced a long-term strategic relationship with Vietnam-based Masan High-Tech Materials Corporation (UPCoM: MSR) ("MSR") under which E
- Afya Limited and Yduqs Participações S.A. Enter Into Merger Agreement
Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA, B3: A2FY34)) ("Afya" or the "Company"), announced today that it has entered into a binding merger agreement with Yduqs Participações S.A. (B3: YDUQ3) ("Yduqs" and, together with Afya, the "Companies") providing for a business combination of the two companies (the "Proposed Transaction"). The Proposed Transaction brings together two major Brazilian higher education platforms. Afya is one of Brazil’s leading medical education groups, based on the number of medical school seats, while Yduqs is one of Brazil’s leading higher education groups. Under the terms of the definitive agreements, Afya would merge into Yduqs, with Yduqs continuing as the surviving entity (t
- Better Home & Finance Opens Investigation into Serious Allegations of Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Director and Former CEO Vishal Garg
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Special Committee") of Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ:BETR) ("Better" or the "Company") opened an investigation into credible and serious allegations that its director and former CEO, Vishal Garg, has been seeking to exchange Company interests and property to former employees (who are Company shareholders) in return for consents to his proposal to replace the Board of Directors (the "Board"). If true, the allegations (which were brought to the Company by independent counsel for a former employee) raise significant issues of breach of fiduciary duties. Garg is not entitled to promise Company assets, interests or benefits
- Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.25 Per Share
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 28, 2026.Clorox has a long history of providing value to its shareholders through regular dividend payments and annual dividend increases.About The Clorox CompanyThe Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Headquartered in Oakland, California since 1913, Clorox integrates sustainability into how it does business. Driven by consumer-centric i
- Dolby and Meta Expand Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision Across Meta's Ecosystem
Across Meta AI glasses, Instagram, and VR devices, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision bring greater depth, authenticity, and emotion to the experiences that matter mostSAN FRANCISCO and MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) and Meta (NASDAQ:META) announced the expansion of Dolby experiences within the Meta ecosystem of devices and platforms. This includes new Dolby experiences coming to Meta AI glasses and Instagram. Announced today at Meta Connect, Meta AI glasses are the first global consumer device capable of capturing audio in Dolby Atmos. Users can capture their favorite moments