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Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) spotlighted a participant's transformative journey participating in its TrainAlta program at UFC GYM. The individual lost 41 pounds, competed in an amateur MMA bout, and saw his diabetes go into remission, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in converting casual interest in combat sports i…
Saudi Arabia's equities finished lower on Tuesday, with the Tadawul All Share retreating 0.19% at the close. Losses were concentrated in the Cement, Real Estate Development and Industrial Investment sectors. Market breadth favored decliners, while select small-cap issues posted notable gains. Oil and precious metals displayed mixed moves, and regio…
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was largely suspended on Tuesday, with just three ships recorded transiting in the preceding 24 hours, shipping trackers and satellite analysts said. The disruption follows a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and Iran's imposition of its own restrictions on the strait, which ordinarily handles about one-fifth of g…
U.S. retail sales climbed 1.7% in March, outpacing economist forecasts, driven in part by a sharp rise in gasoline receipts and a boost from tax refunds. The Commerce Department’s Census Bureau said the figures, which reflect nominal sales mostly for goods and are not adjusted for inflation, benefited from higher retail gasoline prices and stronger…
Two Palestinians, one a 14-year-old boy, were killed in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir after witnesses said Israeli settlers and soldiers opened fire. Health officials in Gaza reported at least two additional deaths in separate incidents there, in a further sign of sustained violence despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire signed last Oct…
Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial platform with more than 90 million users worldwide, will integrate Polymarket to offer prediction market trading within its decentralized mobile experience. The integration will include AI-driven sports event analysis and a smart money tracking module that highlights on-chain activity from high-performing addresses. …
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively suspended, with just three vessels recorded crossing in the last 24 hours. The limited transits follow a period of larger movements when Iran briefly opened the waterway, but renewed tensions and naval actions have left commercial passage severely constrained. The strait handles a significa…
Critical Metals Corp. said it has entered a securities purchase agreement to sell 5,999,998 ordinary shares at $10.00 per share in a private placement that is expected to raise about $60 million in gross proceeds. The announcement preceded a more than 1% decline in the stock during premarket trading. The deal, led by Clear Street LLC with legal cou…
Moleculin Biotech announced that an abstract presenting pooled analysis data on the cardiac safety of their lead drug candidate, Annamycin, has been accepted for a poster presentation at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. The findings showcase Annamycin's favorable cardiac safety profile even at high cumulative anthracycline exposure levels, supporting …
The European Commission will issue guidance to airlines on airport slots, anti-tankering, passenger rights and public service obligations should jet fuel supplies tighten amid the Iran war. Commissioners say there are no shortages currently, but a sustained blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would have catastrophic effects. The EU plans a new fuel ob…
Shares of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL) climbed 5.5% on Tuesday after the company's board authorized a share repurchase program that allows up to $100 million of Class A ordinary shares to be bought back over the coming 12 months. The buyback may be financed with existing cash and future cash flow and executed through multiple legally permissib…
BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, a developer focused on AI and HPC digital infrastructure, announced a virtual investor webinar scheduled for April 28, 2026. The event will discuss the company’s recent NYSE American listing, commercial progress, infrastructure strategy, and strategic collaborations, followed by a Q&A session. Presentations and re…
Critical Metals Corp. announced a $60 million private placement of nearly 6 million ordinary shares at $10 each with institutional investors. The proceeds will fund ongoing development of its Tanbreez Project and other working capital needs. The company is a leading critical minerals mining firm focused on supplying essential metals for electrifica…
SaverOne announced a strategic collaboration with a global leader in Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) to develop and commercialize an integrated solution combining SaverOne's active cellphone distraction-prevention software with DMS technology. This partnership aims to enhance in-cabin safety by actively blocking distracting phone applications while…
GMEX Robotics Corporation announced a significant advancement in its autonomous Hospital Logistics Robot, designed to address ergonomic and durability issues in hospital environments. The improved robot features enhanced delivery height for easier material retrieval by medical staff, increased resilience to physical impacts, and advanced security v…
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. announced its Platinum Sponsorship at the Reuters Events’ SMR & Advanced Reactor 2026 Conference with executive participation, highlighting its advancements in micro modular reactors (MMRs) and clean nuclear energy solutions. CEO James Walker will lead presentations focusing on scaling and regulatory realities of small modu…
Nuwellis, Inc., a US-based medical technology firm, announced a software update to its Aquadex SmartFlow ultrafiltration system improving precision, especially for pediatric care, and enhancing clinical usability. Key improvements include finer ultrafiltration adjustment increments, refined blood flow algorithms to reduce alarms, and expanded data …
BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCBP) reported a profitable first quarter of 2026 with net income of $4.9 million and earnings per share of $0.26, a significant turnaround from net losses in prior quarters. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share. Key financial metrics showed improvements in loan loss provisions, net interest m…
NeoVolta Inc. has increased its ownership stake in NeoVolta Power, its U.S. battery energy storage manufacturing joint venture, from 60% to 80%. The company retains full operational control and has entered into an expanded commercial agreement with PotisEdge, issuing shares as consideration. This move aligns NeoVolta with U.S. manufacturing incenti…
Comscore announced new agreements with more than 15 broadcast clients, enhancing its local measurement capabilities designed for national decision-making. The company's solutions provide cross-platform audience measurement, addressing evolving viewer behaviors across linear TV, CTV, and digital platforms, and reinforcing its role as a trusted partn…
Polaryx Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the U.S. FDA has granted Fast Track Designation for its lead drug candidate PLX-200 across all four planned indications in the SOTERIA Phase 2 basket clinical trial. These rare neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disorders include CLN2, CLN3, Krabbe, and Sandhoff diseases. Fast Track status facilitates expe…
Enlivex Ltd. has received approval from the Danish Medicines Agency to enroll patients in a global Phase 2b clinical trial testing Allocetra, their immunotherapy for moderate-to-severe age-related primary knee osteoarthritis. This follows FDA clearance in the U.S. The randomized, placebo-controlled trial aims to evaluate Allocetra’s safety and effi…
SurgePays, a NASDAQ-listed wireless and fintech company, announced advancement of its AI decisioning platform integrated with ProgramBenefits.com to increase revenue per user by expanding multi-product offerings in real time. The platform uses consumer data to predict eligibility and conversion probabilities across wireless, financial services, and…
Milestone Scientific Inc. completed a $2.15 million private placement of common stock and warrants, with potential to raise an additional $2.69 million if warrants are fully exercised. The financing will support scaling sales, inventory, and digital marketing efforts while maintaining cost discipline. Directors and officers participated in the roun…
Celularity Inc. completed a transaction with NexGel where NexGel acquired certain biomaterials assets and an exclusive license to develop and commercialize specific products. Celularity received $8.3 million in cash, a $5 million convertible promissory note, and potential future milestone and royalty payments up to $20 million. The deal enables Cel…
