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Lithium Ionic Announces Withdrawal of Shareholder Requisition for a Special Meeting

Waratah Capital Advisors confirms it will vote in favour of all six Management Nominees proposed for election as directors at the Company’s annual general and special meeting of shareholders on August 18, 2026 TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQX: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) ("Lithium Ionic” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce that Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. (together with its affiliates and investment funds managed by it and its affiliates, "Waratah”) ha

Rocket Lab Awarded $397 Million Contract to Build and Launch Flatellites for U.S. Space Force’s Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator Program

Rocket Lab Awarded $397 Million Contract to Build and Launch Flatellites for U.S. Space Force’s Space-Based Airborne Moving Target Indicator Program Artist impression of Rocket Lab Flatellite spacecraft inside a Neutron launch vehicle fairing. LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has been awarded a $397 million contract by the United States Space Force under the Space-

McEwen Q2 2026 Results Conference Call

TORONTO, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Inc. (NYSE/TSX: MUX) ("McEwen”, "MUX" or the "Company”) invites you to join our Q2 2026 conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026,at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Management will discuss our financial results and project developments, followed by a question-and-answer session. McEwen Q2 2026 Results Conference Call Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT Listen to the webcast: Shareholders and other attendees can register here: https://events.q4inc.com/a

Signal No. 2 raised over 6 Luzon areas as Maymay intensifies into storm —Pagasa

Six Luzon areas have been placed under Signal No. 2 as Maymay intensified into a tropical storm, state weather bureau Pagasa said in its severe weather bulletin early Wednesday morning. According to Pagasa, Tropical Storm (TS) Maymay was spotted at 170 km west-northwest of Bacnotan, La Union, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, and slowly moving southeastward. Signal No. 2 was raised over six areas, including: the central and southern portions of

Cygnus Metals Limited: Scheme Transaction Update

TORONTO and PERTH, Western Australia, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX:CY5, TSXV:CYG, OTCQB:CYGGF) (Cygnus or the Company) refers to its proposed scheme of arrangement under which Central Asia Metals PLC (AIM: CAML) (CAML) will acquire 100% of the shares in Cygnus pursuant to a scheme of arrangement under Part 5.1 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act), (Scheme). Lodgement of draft Scheme Booklet with ASIC Cygnus is pleased to confirm that a draft schem

Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM Bring Rewards Collaboration to Canada

EDMONTON, AB, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's award-winning travel program, announced the expansion of their rewards collaboration to Alberta following the opening of the regulated online gambling market. Through BetMGM Rewards, the company's loyalty program, players in Alberta can link their Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM accounts, transfer BetMGM Rewards into Marriott Bonvoy points, and redeem Ma

Agora, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 13, 2026

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and leader in conversational AI and real-time engagement technology, will report its second quarter 2026 financial results after the close of U.S. markets on August 13, 2026. Agora, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the financial results at 6 p.m. Pacific Time / 9 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Details for the conference call are as follows: Event title: Agora, Inc. 2Q 2026 Financial Results

Sunrun Prices $267 Million Securitization of Residential Solar and Storage Assets

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), America’s largest provider of home battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power plants, today announced it has priced a securitization of leases and power purchase agreements. The securitization is Sunrun’s seventeenth securitization since 2015 and second issuance in 2026. "This $267 million public securitization involves refinancing a seasoned portfolio of residential solar assets. We appreciate our financial partners’ con

Lexitas Recognized in Texas Lawyer’s 2026 "Best Of” Awards

Legal technology and services provider earns recognition across multiple litigation support categories HOUSTON, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexitas, a leading provider of technology enabled litigation support services, announced it has been recognized in multiple categories in Texas Lawyer’s Best of 2026 awards, underscoring the company’s continued leadership across core litigation support services and legal solutions. In the 2026 "Best Of” awards, Lexitas earned recognition in the followi

Iceland says to rule on anti-whaling activists' expulsion this week

REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Icelandic authorities will likely decide this week whether to expel 21 anti-whaling activists held in Reykjavik since last week after their ship was seized while pursuing a whaling ship, immigration officials told AFP on Tuesday. The Bandero, a vessel belonging to a foundation led by animal rights activist Paul Watson, was boarded by Icelandic authorities overnight from Thursday to Friday off Iceland after it obstructed the operations of one of Iceland's last remaining

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Sight Sciences Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance of the OMNI Ultra Surgical System

New system expands the Company’s leadership in interventional glaucoma with the first FDA cleared MIGS device for single pass canaloplasty with TruSync™ Plus innovation. MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sight Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGHT), an eyecare technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative interventional technologies intended to transform eye care and improve patients' lives, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clear

Charlie's Holdings (OTCQB: CHUC) Names Henry Sicignano CEO; Announces Ryan Stump will Transition from COO to Board Member with Core Responsibility for Strategic Partnerships

COSTA MESA, CA, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charlie’s Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: CHUC) ("Charlie’s” or the "Company”), an industry leader in the premium vapor products space, announced today that Charlie’s Board of Directors has named, effective immediately, Henry Sicignano, III, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sicignano will also continue to serve as the Company’s President. Separately, effective September 4, 2026, Ryan Stump, Charlie’s co-founder and current Chief Operating Officer, will spearh

UPDATE -- Rangeview Secures Defense Contract to Supply U.S. Navy Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Replacement Parts

Software-defined foundry seeks to address critical domestic casting capacity challenges through digital manufacturing. USS Illinois (SSN 786) at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard USS Illinois (SSN 786) prepares to undock at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility on June 24, 2026. U.S. Navy photo by Mike Wilson. Public domain. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE

Greenlight Re Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

Repurchases $14.2 million of ordinary shares GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLRE) ("Greenlight Re” or the "Company”) today reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. Second quarter 2026 Highlights (all comparisons are to second quarter2025 unless noted otherwise): Gross premiums written increased 2% to $183.1 million;Net premiums earned increased $0.2 million to $161.8 million;Net

RBI holds rates steady as expected, awaits clarity on inflation path

Verizon Helps Families Stay Connected During Washington Wildfires

Free calling/texting/data for customers until August 31 What you need to know: Verizon’s network remains strongIn response to the wildfires in Washington, Verizon is waiving calling, texting and data charges to help our customers connect with loved onesThis applies to all consumer and small business customers, including prepaid brandsVerizon Community Disaster Resilience Connectivity Van is deployed SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As crews continue to fight ongoing wildfires ac

Avista Corp. Board Declares Common Stock Dividend

SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp.’s (NYSE: AVA) board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4925 per share on the company’s common stock, yielding an annualized dividend of $1.97. The common stock dividend is payable September 14, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2026. The declaration of dividends is at the sole discretion of the board of directors. The board considers the level of dividends on a regular basis, tak

So-Young Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) ("So-Young" or the "Company"), the leading aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments, today announced that the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") has appointed Ms. Nan Shen as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, effective August 3, 2026. In her new role, Ms. Shen will oversee the Company's finance, human resources, legal and compliance functi

Farmmi, Inc. Proposes to Acquire Brazilian Agricultural Supply Chain Company

LISHUI, China, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmmi, Inc. ("Farmmi" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: FAMI) today announced that the Company has signed an acquisition framework agreement with the shareholders of FOUR SEASONS HOLDING GROUP BRAZIL LTDA. (the "Target Company") for the purpose of acquiring 100% of the equity interests in the Target Company. The proposed transaction is intended to further expand the Company's business presence in the agricultural supply chain sector in Brazil and globally. T

Hot money inflows hit $170M in June

NET FOREIGN portfolio investment inflows into the Philippines extended to a second straight month in June as investor activity improved despite lingering financial market volatility, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data.

BofA sees BSP ending its tightening cycle in August

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will likely end its tightening cycle after delivering a third straight rate hike later this month, the Bank of America (BofA) Global Research said. In a report on Tuesday, BofA economists said the BSP may raise its policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) at its Aug. 27 meeting […]

Philippine exports seen resilient despite 12.5% US tariff

THE PHILIPPINES’ merchandise exports are expected to weather the United States’ 12.5% tariff as exemptions for key products, particularly electronics and agricultural goods, help cushion the impact, analysts said.