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Soprano Strengthens Global Security Credentials with Major Compliance Milestones

Soprano Reinforces its Position as a Market-Leading Communications Provider After Achieving Four Major Global Security Accreditations SYDNEY, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian automated communications technology company, Soprano Design, has strengthened its global security credentials after achieving four major compliance accreditations across its business, reinforcing its position as a trusted communications provider for enterprise and government organisations. Soprano has achieved SOC 2

SEC chief Francis Lim to Villars: No family is too powerful to sue

'The fact is, we already delivered a strong message to the market. If you deserve to be sued, we will sue you. We will sue you,' Lim says of the case against the Villars

AI Companies Issued $236 Billion of Debt in Just Five Months.

AI borrowing is rising fast. Famous economist Jim Rickards explains why that could matter more than the technology itself in a new free presentation. Baltimore, MD, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most of the attention on artificial intelligence has gone to the technology itself. The models, the chatbots, the breakthroughs that seem to land every few weeks. But another number has started to catch the eye of people who watch corporate balance sheets for a living. Over the first five months of 2

Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Commercial Banking Officer Hiring

OAKDALE, Calif., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), is pleased to announce that Joel Burns has joined the Bank as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. Based at the Bank's Lodi Branch, located at 31 South School Street, Burns will serve commercial and agricultural clients throughout the Lodi market. Burns brings 25 years of commercial banking experience, with extensive expertise in relationship manage

Jones Ventures INTL Acquisition1 Corp Announces Pricing of $200 Million Initial Public Offering

NEW YORK, NY, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jones Ventures INTL Acquisition1 Corp (the "Company”), a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, announced today that it has priced its initial public offering of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one eighth

STATEMENT FROM THE RIGMORA BIOTECH INVESTORS

MONACO, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rigmora Biotech Investors welcome the order issued July 10th 2026 by Hon. Justice Jalil Asif KC of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. Following the hearing on July 1, the court determined that control of ATP Life Sciences Ventures L.P. ("the Fund") should be taken away from the current General Partner, ATP III GP Ltd, which is led by Dr. Seth Harrison. With immediate effect the Fund will be managed by independent office holders appointed by the Grand

Elevate Marketing Solutions Shares Facebook Advertising Framework Driving Patient Growth for Health and Wellness Practices

Land O' Lakes, Florida, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Land O' Lakes, Florida - July 13, 2026 - Elevate Marketing Solutions, a health and wellness marketing agency specializing in patient acquisition, has outlined its Facebook advertising framework for independent practices seeking a structured approach to generating new patient appointments. The framework combines pre-campaign market research, custom advertisement creation, dedicated landing pages, ongoing daily oversight, and integrated fol

Palm Beach Motor Yachts joins as a Partner of the 4* Dressage Event at the Longines Global Champions Tour Vienna 2026

VIENNA, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Companies from around the world support international sporting events, and for good reasons: they're not just seeking reach, but places where people come together, enjoy shared moments, and create genuine experiences. This is exactly why Palm Beach Motor Yachts is now joining the Vienna leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour. The world's leading manufacturer of luxury motor yachts - with Australian roots and international headquarters in Florida - is part

STT Security Services Examines Visitor Management and Controlled Access in Healthcare Security

MT. PLEASANT, MI, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MT. PLEASANT, MI - July 13, 2026 - As healthcare organizations continue refining their approaches to security, visitor management and controlled access have taken on heightened importance within healthcare security frameworks. These operational practices help facilities such as hospitals, clinics and surgery centers balance the need for safety with the requirement to remain accessible and supportive to patients and their families. Security prof

Colby College Museum of Art Acquires Rare Matisse Cut-Out Textile, Océanie, le ciel

Colby College Museum of Art Colby College Museum of Art Waterville, ME, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The acquisition brings a major work by Matisse into the museum collection The Colby College Museum of Art is pleased to announce the gift of Henri Matisse’s Océanie, le ciel, a monumental screenprint on linen conceived in 1946 and printed in 1948. The significant acquisition reinforces Colby’s position as a leading academic art museum and adds to Maine’s growing profile as a major destinatio

Lands’ End Reports Inducement Grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

DODGEVILLE, Wis., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lands’ End, Inc. (Nasdaq: LE) today reported that it made the following inducement grants to Charlie Cole on July 13, 2026, in connection with his commencement of employment and appointment as Chief Executive Officer. The grants were not made under a shareholder approved equity plan and were previously described in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Lands’ End with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2026. Mr. Cole’s inducemen

Weatherford to hold Special Shareholder Meetings on September 3

HOUSTON, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) ("Weatherford” or the "Company”) today announced that it will hold Special Shareholder Meetings on September 3, 2026, to consider the Company's proposed redomestication from Ireland to Delaware. The definitive proxy statement for the meetings was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today and is being distributed to all shareholders. The Weatherford Board of Directors unanimously recommends

Vortex Energy Corp. Announces Closing of LIFE Offering

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX) (OTC: VTECF) (FSE: AA3) ("Vortex” or the "Company”) announces that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing (the "Private Placement”). The Company issued an aggregate of 5,000,000 units of the Company (the "Units”) at a price of $0.30 per Unit for gross proceeds of $

Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard,' impose Hormuz transit fees

TEHRAN, Iran — US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran "hard," as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports. "We're going to hit them very hard tonight, and we're going to hit them hard tomorrow," Trump said at the White House on Monday. Shortly after, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said strikes had begun at 2045 GMT, adding that they would "continue imposing a heavy cost on

US judge voids 'improper' Trump tax deal

WASHINGTON — A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service giving the president and his allies sweeping protections from audits, ruling that his lawsuit over leaked tax returns had been filed for an "improper purpose." Trump, his two eldest sons and the Trump Organization sued the IRS for $10 billion over the disclosure of confidential records by a former agency contractor to news organizations. The case ended in May with a hugely contentiou

FDA Approves LEQEMBI IQLIK® (lecanemab-irmb) Subcutaneous Injection as an Initiation Dose for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

LEQEMBI IQLIK is a first-of-its-kind anti-amyloid treatment worldwide, offering at-home dosing for initiation and maintenance (approved in the U.S.) U.S. launch of LEQEMBI IQLIK as an initiation dose planned for late August 2026 TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB), announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for a once-weekly lecanemab-irmb subc

Avis Budget Group to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results on July 28, 2026

Conference Call to Discuss Results Scheduled for July 29, 2026 PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) announced today that it plans to report its second quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and to host a conference call for institutional investors to discuss these results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Investors may access the call via the Company’s Investor Relations website a

Altai Announces Board Appointment and Resignation

TORONTO, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Altai Resources Inc. (NEX: ATI.H) ("Altai” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Allister Avard to the Company’s Board of Directors (the "Board”), effective immediately, replacing Mr. Jeffrey Ackert who has resigned today as a Director of the Company. The Board thanks Mr. Ackert for his service and contributions to the Company, and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors. Mr. Avard has over seven years of capital m

RBNZ’s Conway says sticky inflation may require further policy tightening

Australia consumer sentiment climbs in July as fuel, rate worries ease

DoE eyes stricter fuel pricing rules

THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is set to tighten fuel price guidance as fresh developments in the Middle East threaten to drive pump prices higher, its top official said.

Two more 25-bp rate hikes seen this year

STILL BROADENING PRICE pressures despite slowing headline inflation may warrant two more consecutive rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Deutsche Bank Research said. In a report dated July 10, the Germany-based think tank said it still sees the central bank delivering a 25-basis-point (bp) rate hike at each of its next two […]

BoI targets P4.5T in investment pledges in 2 years

THE BOARD of Investments (BoI) is aiming to secure P4.5 trillion in investment pledges over the next two years under its updated Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), which prioritizes frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, and renewable energy (RE).

10 firms keen on NSCR O&M contract

AT LEAST 10 COMPANIES have expressed interest in bidding for the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said, as it extended the bid submission deadline to September.