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James N Ball, a director at Avidia Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVBC), has executed a notable increase in his ownership of the company's common stock. On April 27, 2026, Ball acquired shares through an indirect purchase totaling $103,000. This transaction involved the acquisition of 5,000 shares at a price point of $20.60 per share, with the assets held …
Silo Pharma commends recent U.S. federal actions accelerating development and regulatory clarity for psychedelic-based therapies addressing PTSD and related mental health disorders, highlighting its own PTSD-focused drug candidate SPC-15. The FDA's investigational new drug clearance for noribogaine and upcoming psychedelic drug development guidance…
Adial Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on addiction therapies, announced the filing of a new U.S. utility patent application for its lead investigational treatment AD04 targeting Alcohol Use Disorder. The expedited patent filing could secure protection through at least 2045, strengthening the company's intellectua…
High Roller Technologies, Inc. announced the engagement of a Big 4 consultancy to assist in securing regulatory licenses for launching its U.S. prediction markets platform in partnership with Crypto.com. This strategic move aims to streamline the licensing process and position the company for a compliant and competitive entry into the U.S. predicti…
VivoPower PLC announced that its executive leadership will present at the Emerging Growth Conference on May 6, 2026, focusing on its development and leasing of sustainable powered land and data center infrastructure tailored for sovereign nations to support AI compute applications. The presentation aims to showcase VivoPower's efforts in enabling s…
Usio, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed integrated cloud-based electronic payment solutions provider, announced it will release its first quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results on May 13, 2026, followed by a management conference call to discuss performance and business updates. The company also highlighted upcoming investor conference participations and r…
European natural gas benchmark prices moved higher after reports indicated limited progress in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Traders cited a jump in the Dutch front-month TTF contract and lingering disruption risks to LNG flows through the strait as drivers of the advance.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (NASDAQ: APWC) announced its Q4 and full year 2025 financial results with quarterly revenue at $133.8 million, up 4% from Q3 but down 2% year-over-year. Full year revenue increased 4% to $489.7 million. EPS for the full year rose 6% to $0.18, while Q4 EPS improved 31% year-over-year to $0.17. Gross marg…
Root Insurance has launched a 24-hour agent appointment program allowing independent insurance agents to become appointed and start selling Root policies within one day. This fully digital initiative streamlines the onboarding process by employing automation and digital contracting to significantly reduce traditional multi-week timelines. Since lau…
Willis Towers Watson launched Merger Protect, an insurance solution aimed at reimbursing costs related to U.S. antitrust regulatory reviews, including investigations and enforcement actions, incurred during mergers and acquisitions. The policy covers expenses such as legal fees, consulting, data handling, and specialist advice triggered by Hart-Sco…
Cyabra, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed digital trust platform, announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors featuring prominent figures including former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, UN World Food Programme leader Josette Sheeran, and former PwC Vice Chairman Jim Flanagan. This strategic board composition aims to strengthen Cyabra's governan…
Codexis, a US-based enzymatic solutions provider, will showcase advancements in its ECO Synthesis® manufacturing platform for RNAi therapeutics at the TIDES USA conference. The company will present data highlighting improved process control, phosphorothioate stereochemistry management, enhanced ligation efficiency, and sustainability benefits. Code…
Fortinet, a leading US cybersecurity firm listed on NASDAQ, announces its participation in the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting on Cybersecurity. The company will contribute expertise on coordinated cybercrime disruption, public-private partnerships, AI-driven threats, and strengthening cyber resilience globally, supporting collaborative ef…
ARRAY Technologies has appointed Dr. Charlie Wickersham, a former senior executive at First Solar with nearly 15 years of experience in solar module development, as its Senior Vice President of Technology. Dr. Wickersham will lead ARRAY's technology strategy, focusing on innovation across hardware and software solutions to enhance utility-scale sol…
Sprout Social released research identifying a significant 'intelligence gap' where 86% of organizations miss opportunities due to delayed action on real-time consumer insights. Despite 93% recognizing social intelligence as critical for growth, only 10% can act on such insights within hours. The report emphasizes the need for organizational change …
Flywire Corporation has been selected by Penn State University to manage all tuition payments, expanding an existing partnership to include domestic payment processes alongside international ones. The implementation of Flywire's full Student Financial Software suite aims to improve student experience, increase operational efficiency, and support fi…
Natural Health Trends Corp. reported Q1 2026 financial results showing a 14% year-over-year revenue decline to $9.2 million but an improved operating loss compared to the previous quarter. The company stabilized its revenue from Hong Kong and China markets despite difficult economic conditions and generated $300,000 in cost savings through restruct…
ACNB Corporation declared a 10.5% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.42 per share, a one-time special cash dividend of $0.50 per share, and authorized a new share repurchase program for up to 310,000 shares. These actions demonstrate the company's solid balance sheet, strong earnings, and commitment to shareholder value while maintaining capi…
Wetour Robotics Limited announced four development milestones showcasing its Orchestra Physical AI platform's VisionLink and Conductor modules, enabling real-time, multi-modal edge AI processing for gesture control, haptic feedback, sEMG hand tracking, and spatial localization without cloud dependency. This unified platform coordinates human intent…
Hawkins, Inc., a Minnesota-based water treatment and specialty ingredients company, announced it will release its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 financial results on May 13, 2026, after market close. The company serves Water Treatment, Food & Health Sciences, and Industrial Solutions sectors and generated $974 million in revenue in fiscal…
XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. announced its acquisition of Psyga Bio Ltd., an advanced biotechnology company focused on psychedelic and functional mushroom-derived therapeutics. The transaction positions XTL at the forefront of the expanding psychedelic therapeutics market with seven upcoming Phase 2a clinical trials, a GMP-ready manufacturing facili…
Century Aluminum Company announced it will release its first quarter 2026 earnings report on May 7, 2026, after the market closes, followed by a conference call to discuss the results. The event will be webcast live and available for replay on the company's website.
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) says the UK economy will be roughly a335 billion smaller across 2026 and 2027 combined than it previously expected, even assuming a rapid resolution to the recent Middle East conflict. The institute has downgraded GDP growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 and flagged higher inflation, a sl…
Autonomix Medical announced the acceptance of its long-term data on using transvascular radiofrequency energy-based ablation for pain mitigation in pancreatic adenocarcinoma at Digestive Disease Week 2026. The data highlights the potential of their nerve-targeted treatment approach to improve quality of life for patients suffering from severe pancr…
Sterling and the euro retreated modestly against the dollar on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's rate decision and Jerome Powell's final press conference as Chair. Short-lived equity volatility driven by AI concerns gave the dollar initial backing, but month-end rebalancing flows limited any sustained advance. Geopolitical fricti…
