Press Releases

TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOREX.com today announced the launch of Japan Stock CFDs and Japan Stock CFD Knock-Out Options. Operated by StoneX Securities Co., Ltd. (a wholly owned subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc (NASDAQ: SNEX)), FOREX.com will be the first and only trading platform in Japan to offer trading of these products overnight until 5.00am JST1. This first-in-the-market offering will provide investors with greater flexibility and agility to respond to corporate disclosures, overseas market movements, and other developments that occur outside regular Japanese market hours. Johan Gade, Head of Retail - Japan, commented: "Our focus is on giving clients greater flexibilit

ZUG, Switzerland, August 24th, 2026 -- Oculis Holding AG (NASDAQ:OCS) ("Oculis"), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on breakthrough innovations to address significant unmet medical needs in neuro-ophthalmology, today announces that the first patient has been treated in the PIONEER-1 registrational trial evaluating Privosegtor for the treatment of optic neuritis (ON). Riad Sherif, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Oculis, remarked: "Treating the first patient in PIONEER-1 at a leading center in the US is a pivotal milestone as we advance our late-stage pipeline while focusing on neuro-ophthalmology. PIONEER-1 is a specialized study, and we are immensely proud of our team and partners

FICO UK Credit Card Market Report for June 2026 identifies the need for increased vigilance on late payments by risk teams As summer spending rose in June, credit card data analysis for June 2026 by global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE:FICO) underlines the financial pressures facing UK households. Falling payments contributed to an annual increase in accounts with one, two and three missed payments. And with average balances across all three delinquent categories rising month-on-month, risk teams will need to maintain heightened monitoring for signs of pressure on affordability. Highlights Average spend increased by 5.6% month-on-month, to £835. The average active balance i

New platform combines game discovery, rewards, exclusive content to help developers grow their audiences and deepen player engagement Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE), a leading payments platform, today announced the launch of a gaming arena designed to connect gamers, developers and publishers through a destination focused on game discovery, rewards and community. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260824546174/en/ Building on PaysafeCard's longstanding position in gaming, the arena enables players to discover new titles, access exclusive content and promotions, engage with creators and unlock rewards. Via PaysafeWallet, gamer

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ACAD) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for DAYBU (trofinetide) for the treatment of neurobehavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in adults and pediatric patients aged five years and older, making it the first and only treatment approved for Rett syndrome in the European Union (EU). "The approval of DAYBU marks a significant milestone for the Rett syndrome community in the EU and advances our mission to bring this innovative treatment to patients and families who have long faced a profound unmet medical need," said Catherine Owen Adams, Acadia’s Chief Executive Officer. "For people living with Rett syndro

Broad measurement portfolio to enhance reliable and efficient operations across global energy assetsEmerson and Equinor will collaborate to advance technology innovation and digital operations across Equinor's global onshore and offshore assets.Emerson's broad measurement portfolio will support Equinor's operational objectives to accelerate development, extend field life, improve recovery and advance standardized operations.Thirteen-year frame agreement, including options, for measurement innovation builds on the companies' existing automation programs designed to optimize operations, helping Equinor deliver value and meet Europe's energy demands.STAVANGER, Norway, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/

Discovered by Takeda in Japan, ORZEYFUL has the Potential to Redefine Care Beyond Individual Symptom Management for Adults Living with Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1) Landmark Phase 3 Studies Demonstrated Significant and Meaningful Improvements Across the Full Range of NT1 Symptoms Evaluated in Clinical Trials Compared to Placebo Milestone Marks Third Major Regulatory Approval Secured for ORZEYFUL Around the World   Takeda ((4502, NYSE:TAK) announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approved the use of ORZEYFUL (oveporexton) for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1, narcolepsy with cataplexy) in adults. ORZEYFUL is a first-in-class oral orexin receptor

STMicroelectronics and NUS launch Corporate Labto power the future of Edge AI in Singapore HELIX joint R&D initiative to enable new generative and embodied AI use cases at the edge through system-to-silicon innovationResearch will focus on memory-centric architectures, innovative in-memory computing, scalable compute-and-memory systems, and advanced silicon and embedded-memory technologiesCorporate Lab will strengthen Singapore’s advanced semiconductor research capabilities and support the development of future edge AI talent and innovation Singapore, 24 August 2026 – STMicroelectronics N.V. ("ST") (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electroni

HONG KONG, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 23, the two-day 2026 TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA) successfully concluded at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, China. Produced by Tencent Music Entertainment Group, this year's TIMA presented a cross-language, cross-genre music celebration for fans worldwide, with comprehensive upgrades across its line-up, venue and scale.This year's TIMA expanded its artist roster to 34 top Chinese and international acts, spanning the Chinese-language, European and American, and Japanese, Korean and Thai music scenes.The TIMA International Music Awards unfolded across three chapters, Sparkle • Starlight • Aurora. The stellar line-up featured TAEYONG

AI use among surveyed sports fans increased in 2026, with accuracy driving fan trustNearly half of respondents would download a single, consolidated sports app -- but only about 3 in 10 would pay for oneManaging multiple subscriptions has become a source of frustration for surveyed sports fansARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- New research commissioned by IBM (NYSE:IBM) reveals the digital expectations of surveyed sports fans are rising as they navigate more platforms, subscriptions and technology. According to the latest IBM Sports Intelligence Report*, based on responses from more than 20,000 sports fans across 12 countries

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced new and enhanced AI-powered fan features coming to USOpen.org and the US Open app for this year's tournament. Three new, enhanced AI-powered innovations are designed to help fans cut through the noise, stay closer to the action and experience the US Open in a more personalized way than ever.  Since 1992, IBM and the USTA have brought some of the most advanced digital experiences in sports to more than 14 million global tennis fans annually.This year's tournament comes at a time when audience demand for AI-powered features is gaining momentum, as accuracy, not speed, shapes the digi

EDMONTON, AB, Aug. 23, 2026 /CNW/ -- The 2026 CPKC Women's Open raised a record $4.95 million to support heart healthcare in Alberta, while on the golf course, Miyu Yamashita concluded a historic performance on Sunday to capture the 2026 CPKC Women's Open and her fourth LPGA Tour victory. Enthusiastic, record crowds filled the grounds at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club to watch Yamashita finish the week 23 under par, winning by nine strokes over the second place finisher. Earlier Sunday, CPKC representatives gathered with local officials and guests to present a cheque for $4.4 million to the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation 

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endeavour Silver Corp. ("Endeavour" or the "Company") (NYSE:EXK, TSX:EDR) reports that the blockade at its Terronera Mine in Mexico has been removed and operations will resume on August 24, 2026. The Company continues to work with the Ejido community to support stable, long-term operations. About Endeavour Silver – Endeavour is a mid-tier silver producer with three operating mines in Mexico and Peru and a robust pipeline of exploration projects across Mexico, Chile, and the United States. With a proven track record of discovery, development, and responsible mining, Endeavour is driving organic growth and creating lasting valu

FF will host Part One of the FF EAI Robotics "Built in USA" Upstream & Downstream Business Partner Conference on Aug. 26—the "Four-Core Full-Stack AI" Ecosystem Downstream Partner Session and the EAI Education Ecosystem Milestone Showcase & Nationwide Expansion Session will take place at FF’s headquarters in LA. FF recently signed an FF Par agreement with one of the leading robotics distributors in the U.S., with coverage across all 50 states. The group has officially become a Tier 1 distributor and robotics ecosystem partner of FF Robotics, more details to come later this week. FFAI recently received an upgrade to a "Buy" rating from Zacks, a well-known U.S. investment research and

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), "Alibaba," "Alibaba Group" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of its HK$80 billion placing of 710,000,000 newly issued ordinary shares of the Company (the "Placement Shares") to non-U.S. persons outside the United States, at a placing price of HK$112.70 per Placement Share (the "Equity Placement"). The Equity Placement is expected to close on August 26, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Equity Placement is being undertaken to extend the Company’s global AI leadership. Alibaba intends to use 100% of the net proceeds from the Equity Placement to invest in its full stac

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter), "Alibaba," "Alibaba Group" or the "Company") today announced that it proposes to place newly issued ordinary shares of the Company (the "Placement Shares") to non-U.S. persons outside the United States with an aggregate placing consideration of HK$80 billion, subject to market and other conditions (the "Equity Placement"). The Equity Placement is being undertaken to extend the Company’s global AI leadership. Alibaba intends to use 100% of the net proceeds from the Equity Placement to invest in its full stack AI capabilities, including to expand and enhance its AI infrastructure. The Placement

Fleet of mobile office vehicles are ComEd’s latest effort to expand bill-assistance and energy-saving programs and bring them directly into northern Illinois communities Today ComEd unveiled the first of its new Mobile Assistance Unit activations during Waukegan Township's Corner of Hope & Opportunity Community Resource Fair & Block Party. The appearance marked the debut of a fleet of vehicles equipped to deliver bill-assistance services anywhere across ComEd's northern Illinois service territory. Waukegan Township's Resource Fair and Block Party, held annually since 2024, brings together health services, child and adult programs, job-training opportunities and other community resources

Crews to assist restoring more than 30,000 northwest Indiana customers still out of power Following the restoration of more than 410,000 customers after multiple rounds of severe weather in northern Illinois, ComEd is deploying more than 60 of its own employees to northwest Indiana to help NIPSCO complete restoration for its customers. More than 374,000 NIPSCO customers were initially impacted by the severe weather that moved through the area, and more than 30,000 remain without power. ComEd employees departed for Indiana on Aug. 22 and will remain in the area as long as they are needed. Severe weather, including three tornadoes, thunderstorms and straight-line winds of more than 100 MP

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VNDA) today announced that the NEREUS™ branded No. 47 entry from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, driven by Mick Schumacher, is set to compete this weekend in the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. The event, taking place August 22–23, 2026, celebrates America's 250th anniversary with high-speed racing on a 1.7-mile, seven-turn temporary street circuit framed by the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and other iconic landmarks. Practice and qualifying occur Saturday, with th

Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) announced today that its board of directors has declared a 2026 third quarter dividend of seventeen cents ($0.17) a share on the Company’s common stock payable on September 23, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 2, 2026. About Halliburton Halliburton is one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1919, we create innovative technologies, products, and services that help our customers maximize their value throughout the life cycle of an asset and advance a sustainable energy future. Visit us at www.halliburton.com; connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Faceb