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GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CNFinance Holdings Limited (NYSE:CNF) ("CNFinance" or the "Company"), a leading home equity loan service provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026 ended June 30, 2026. "During the first half of 2026, we continued to execute our strategy of optimizing our existing portfolio, strengthening asset recovery and improving the quality and efficiency of our business. Against a challenging macroeconomic and industry backdrop, we made meaningful progress in the resolution of existing assets, with cash recoveries from overdue loans reaching approximately RMB600 million and an overall recovery rate of 103

Hong Kong, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mint Incorporation Limited (("Mint" or the "Company", NASDAQ:MIMI), a Hong Kong-based company with a new strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, and an established business interior design and fit-out works provider, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered public offering conducted on a best-efforts basis. The Company issued an aggregate of 1,400,000 of the Company’s Class A ordinary share with no par value ("Ordinary Shares") at a purchase price of $1.00 per share, and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 1,100,000 Ordinary Shares ("Pre-Funded Warrants") at a purchase price of $0.999 per Pre-F

VANCOUVER, BC and BOSTON, MA, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today announced equity inducement grants to five new non-officer employees consisting of an aggregate of 13,450 share options and 7,850 restricted share units (RSUs). All of the foregoing share options and RSUs were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors with an effective date of August 27, 2026 and were granted as inducements material to the employees entering into employment wi

Company announcement – No. 43 / 2026 Transactions in Zealand Pharma shares and/or related securities by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and/or their closely associated persons Copenhagen, Denmark, August 28, 2026 – Zealand Pharma A/S ("the Company" or "Zealand Pharma") (NASDAQ:ZEAL) (CVR-no. 20045078), a biotechnology company transforming the future of metabolic health, has received information on transactions in Zealand Pharma's shares or related securities conducted by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and/or their closely associated persons and hereby publishes the information on such transactions. Please see the attached file(s). About Zealand PharmaZeal

Two-day event will center around a youth basketball competition for athletes grades 6-12KATY, Texas, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, in partnership with Nike and Jordan Brand, is hosting the Academy Sports + Outdoors H-Town Classic 3v3 basketball tournament this fall. The event is designed to pay homage to Houston's basketball legacy while also bringing together athletes of all skill levels as part of the company's commitment to providing fun for all. The two-day event will take place at Academy's Katy, TX store locat

San Antonio, TX, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROW) will host a webcast on Friday, September 4, at 7:30 a.m. Central time to discuss the company’s results for fiscal year 2026. Financial data for the fiscal year will be released prior to the webcast. Frank Holmes, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer; Lisa Callicotte, Chief Financial Officer; and Holly Schoenfeldt, Director of Marketing, will participate in the webcast. Click here to register for the webcast. About U.S. Global Investors, Inc. The story of U.S. Global Investors goes back more than 50 years when it began as an investment club. Today, U.S. Global I

Jury finds Parse willfully infringed Scale Biosciences' patents and rejects Parse's invalidity challengePLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 10x Genomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:TXG), the life science technology leader focused on accelerating science and advancing human health, today announced that a jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware found that Parse Biosciences, now a subsidiary of Qiagen (NYSE:QGEN), willfully infringed three patents exclusively licensed to Scale Biosciences, part of 10x Genomics since 2025. The patents are exclusively licensed from Roche Sequencing Solutions. The jury also rejected Parse's challenges to the validity of the patents, finding al

The popular Lloromannic Sanrio duo, Berry and Cherry, along with a full Halloween collection, now available in Build-A-Bear Workshops and online for spooky seasonST. LOUIS, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Build-A-Bear Workshop® today announces the launch of its new Sanrio® Halloween Collection, featuring plush versions of fan-favorite Lloromannic™ characters Berry™ and Cherry™. Now available exclusively at Build-A-Bear, the collection marks the first time Lloromannic™ will be offered in full-size plush form by a retailer in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada. This mischievous duo has developed a devoted following among Sanrio fans and collectors and joins the lineup as part

Financing for NVIDIA AI Infrastructure deployment draws on Blue Owl's digital infrastructure operating and underwriting experienceNEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:OWL) ("Blue Owl"), a leading alternative asset manager, today announced that funds managed by Blue Owl led a $2.4 billion compute equipment financing for IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) ("IREN"), a vertically integrated AI Cloud platform delivering data centers, compute, and software for AI training and inference. The financing comprises a $1.2 billion senior secured term loan and $1.2 billion of senior secured notes, with proceeds to fund IREN's purchase of air-cooled NVIDIA Accelerated Computing Infr

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