Press Releases

Choice Hotels Business Direct, EasyBid, CHARLIE, RAISE, AgentCore, and AgentForce reinforce the company's leadership in hospitality technology and innovationNORTH BETHESDA, Md., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today announced a new set of technologies and AI-powered solutions designed to help franchise owners drive more revenue, improve operating efficiency, and prepare for the next era of travel discovery and booking. The newest innovations include Choice Hotels Business Direct, EasyBid, CHARLIE, and RAISE. In addition to relationships with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Salesforce to utilize AgentCore

New customization and video tools enhance the applied learning experience across the platform Udemy (NASDAQ:UDMY), a leading AI-powered skills acceleration platform, today announced expanded capabilities for Role Play, its AI-powered learning experience designed to help learners build real-world professional skills through immersive practice scenarios. The new enhancements include: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260507908926/en/ Greater customization, enabling organizations to tailor Role Play scenarios to specific roles, industries, and skill levels. Immersive video, introducing lifelike AI avatars that ma

Surging global demand for business, governmental and military adoptions are accelerating a market poised for massive long-term expansionNEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /CNW/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary Counter- Drones-as-a-Service (DaaS) is quickly becoming a go-to solution for both defense agencies and commercial operators that want cutting-edge drone capabilities without the hassle of owning and managing fleets. Instead of dealing with procurement delays, maintenance, and staffing, organizations can tap into on-demand drone services for surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and real-time data collection. For defense, that kind of flexibility is a game changer—it allows missions to scal

Advances Path to Enter the $400 Billion Critical Minerals Market, with Closing Expected by the End of the Second Quarter of 2026 Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE:SOAR) (the "Company" or "Volato") today announced voting results indicate that the shareholders have approved the previously announced merger with M2i Global, Inc. ("M2i Global")(OTCQB:MTWO) with 99% of the shares of common stock present or represented by valid proxy at the special meeting voting in favor of the merger. This marks a significant milestone toward closing the transaction and advancing Volato's strategic expansion into the critical minerals sector. The number of shares of common stock present or represented by valid proxy at

BOTHELL, Wash., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LeonaBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:LONA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of novel therapeutics for diseases with high unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of Fred Callori, J.D., Natalie Holles, and Peter B. Silverman, J.D. to its Board of Directors, effective as of May 5, 2026. The company also announced that John Fluke, Jr., who has served on the Board of Directors since 2014, retired effective May 4, 2026. "We are delighted to welcome Fred, Natalie, and Peter to LeonaBio's Board of Directors," said Mark Litton, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of LeonaBio. "Collectively, they bring

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA, ASX: AAI)) ("Alcoa" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of the Company's common stock, to be paid on June 5, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 19, 2026. About Alcoa Corporation Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA, ASX: AAI)) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products with a vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. With a values-based approach that encompasses integrity, operating excellence, care for people and courageous leadership, our purpose is to Turn Raw Potential into Real Progress. Since developing

LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ:PSKY) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Dennis Cinelli will participate in the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT. A live audio webcast will be available on Paramount's Investors homepage at ir.paramount.com. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the Events and Webcasts section of the site shortly after the presentation.About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ:PSKY) is a leading, next‑generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of th

Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.15 Per Common Share Payable on June 26, 2026 Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited (NYSE:FIHL) ("Fidelis Insurance Group" or the "Company"), a strategic capital allocator and risk selector in specialty insurance and reinsurance, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved and declared a dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on June 26, 2026, to common shareholders of record on June 15, 2026. About Fidelis Insurance Group Fidelis Insurance Group, which expects to rebrand as Pelagos Insurance Capital in May 2026, subject to all necessary legal and regulatory approvals, is a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company focused on creating

Issued on behalf of Starfighters Space, Inc. Starfighters Space (NYSE:FJET) added senior leaders from Blue Origin's New Glenn program — a small move with outsized signal value as the U.S. space sector positions ahead of the SpaceX IPO. Key Takeaways: Starfighters Space (NYSE:FJET) appointed Jose Arias as Vice President, Space Operations, and Catrina L. Medeiros as Director, STARLAUNCH Operations — both arriving from Blue Origin's New Glenn program. [1]Mr. Arias led process work at Blue Origin that compressed integration cycle time from 76 days to 13 days. Ms. Medeiros previously managed the New Glenn Stage 2 program and spent over a decade on Lockheed Martin's Orion crew module program at

ACV MAX now unifies inspection-backed data, guarantees, and real-time market insights to power automation and drive profitability across the inventory lifecycle ACV (NYSE:ACVA), the leading digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial partners, today announced enhancements to ACV MAX as a fully integrated inventory intelligence suite designed to give dealers a more powerful, data-driven way to source, price, manage, and sell vehicles more profitably and with confidence. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260507999669/en/ As dealers face increasing margin pressure and market vo

MCLEAN, Va., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ:CYCU) ("Cycurion" or the "Company"), a leader in AI-driven cybersecurity and national security solutions with trusted relationships across the U.S. Government, numerous leading corporations, and high-profile individuals across all industries, today announced it has executed a binding agreement to acquire Halo Privacy, an industry-leading secure communications company, and fully integrate its elite digital investigations and attribution arm, HavenX. The Company expects to close the transaction within 45 days, as the required audit has been underway for the past several weeks. This acquisition builds on Cycurion's discipli

Board-Led Initiative Aims to Accelerate Revenue Growth and Expand Government Contract Access Following Growing Momentum in Defense Sector Committee Is Evaluating Targets Offering Contract Vehicles, Past Performance, and Synergistic Capabilities AUSTIN, Texas, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtuix Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality (VR) systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has formed a special committee to evaluate potential acquisitions in the defense training and simulation industry. The committee is actively reviewing multiple acquisition opportunities, including targets in advanced-stage discussions, with a focus on compani

ADS-TEC Energy ChargePost High charging power on a 125 kW grid connection thanks to integrated battery storage Multiple charging points supplied through intelligent interaction between storage and energy management Operating costs reduced by several thousand euros per year through peak shaving and optimized energy procurement How can ultra-fast charging be realized where grid connections reach their limits? A microgrid implemented by energielösung GmbH demonstrates how battery-buffered technology from ADS-TEC Energy can provide significantly more charging power than the available grid connection would normally allow. As part of a master's thesis at the Technical University of

Customer advances from sample testing to serial orders, reinforcing confidence in Maris-Tech's technology by the global defense market Rehovot, Israel, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maris-Tech Ltd. (NASDAQ:MTEK, MTEKW)) ("Maris-Tech" or the "Company"), a global leader in video and artificial intelligence ("AI")- based edge computing technology, today announced that it has received its first serial production order through a distributor for an end customer in Singapore's defense sector. The order follows a comprehensive evaluation process of Maris-Tech's products. The customer initially procured product samples, which underwent comprehensive testing and assessment. Following this eval

Visitors to the U.S. can now have easy access to America's Best Network on short-term plans Staying connected while traveling to the U.S. just got easier. Today, T-Mobile Prepaid (NASDAQ:TMUS) announced it's introducing new short-term prepaid eSIM plans just in time for summer and designed for international visitors — offering fast, reliable connectivity on America's Best Network. With a digital-first activation and no paperwork required, travelers can connect in minutes to flexible plans that include cross-border connectivity and high-speed hotspot data. Millions of international travelers visit the U.S. every year, even more with major global events, and the T-Mobile Prepaid U.S. Pass

Initial planning calls for Data Sciences Division to focus efforts in cyber secure infrastructure with dedication in fintech and patented Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) Management will harness its API Media acquisition, robust patent portfolio, ADIO® Inaudible Tones, WiSA® and Dolby® partnerships to establish worldwide acoustic industry standards in high-definition wireless transmission, spatial-audio control and interoperability Plan includes API media's stand-alone and renewed execution of WiSA semiconductor and software modules strategy with an R&D effort targeted to new robotic and drone applications Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a pioneerin

Joint program delivers meaningful savings and expanded coverage options while equipping independent agents with more ways to serve their customersLOS ANGELES, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) and Olympus Insurance today announced a new partnership designed to expand access to bundled auto and homeowners insurance for customers across Florida, while equipping independent agents with more ways to deliver those solutions. Launching statewide today, the joint offering brings together Mercury's strength in auto insurance with Olympus' Florida-focused homeowners coverage to create a more convenient and comprehensive insurance solution, while giving agents additional tools

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced that it plans to release its fiscal first quarter 2027 financial results for the quarter that ended April 30, 2026, after market close on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Planet's management will host a conference call to discuss the financial results and business outlook at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT the same day. Planet invites you to listen to the conference call, which will be webcast live at Planet's Investor Relations website (investors.planet.com). The webcast will be archived on this website and available for replay approximately two hours after the completion of the event. If y

NEWARK, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concentrix Corporation (NASDAQ:CNXC), a global technology and services leader, announced today that members of its senior management team will participate in several upcoming investor conferences: 20th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference – on Thursday, May 14, 2026, Concentrix will offer a company presentation with question and answer session from 8:45 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. ET and will host investor meetings during the virtual event.J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference – on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Westin Boston Seaport Hotel in Boston, MA, Concentrix will participate in a fireside chat from 11:45

Issued on behalf of GoldHaven Resources Corp.EquityInsider.com Sector CommentaryVANCOUVER, BC, May 7, 2026 /CNW/ -- Silver has now been in a structural supply deficit for six straight years, with 762 million ounces pulled from global stockpiles since 2021 according to the Silver Institute's latest World Silver Survey[1]. That's roughly an entire year of global mine production, gone. At the same time, governments are treating metals like tungsten, zinc, and indium as national security priorities: Canada has signed more than 20 critical mineral agreements this year alone while the U.S. committed $12 billion to Project Vault, its first strategic minerals reserve[2]. The convergence is directing