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Apr 5, 2026

Hana Yamamoto

Press Releases

Opus Genetics Solidifies Leadership Position in Gene Therapy Development for Inherited Retinal Diseases with Strategic Long-Term Financing by Oberland Capital

Opus Genetics, a clinical-stage biotech company specializing in gene therapies for inherited retinal diseases, announced a strategic financing agreement with Oberland Capital providing up to $155 million in non-dilutive funding to accelerate clinical development and potential commercialization of its gene therapy pipeline. The initial $35 million t…

IRD

Apr 5, 2026

Nina Shah

Press Releases

NRx Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:NRXP) Announces FDA Labeling Alignment for NRx’s Preservative-Free Ketamine Application

NRx Pharmaceuticals announced the FDA's preliminary alignment on the labeling for its preservative-free ketamine product under its generic drug application, with anticipated approval expected in Summer 2026. This product could help address current ketamine supply shortages in the U.S. and aligns with national priorities on domestic drug manufacturi…

NRXP

Apr 5, 2026

Hana Yamamoto

Press Releases

Sharps Technology Reports 2025 Year-End Results and Highlights Continued Execution of Solana Treasury Strategy

Sharps Technology transformed its financial position in 2025 by implementing a Solana-based digital asset treasury strategy, accumulating over 2 million SOL, achieving nearly $7 million in staking revenue, and significantly expanding its asset base, while phasing out unprofitable manufacturing operations to create a scalable, capital-efficient busi…

SHRP

Apr 5, 2026

Marcus Reed

Press Releases

Neumora Therapeutics to Participate in 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

Neumora Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in novel neuroscience therapies, announced its participation in a fireside chat at the 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 13, 2026, with a live webcast available to investors and the public.

NMRA

Apr 5, 2026

Ajmal Hussain

Press Releases

Invivyd Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Invivyd, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed biopharmaceutical company, announced inducement grants of stock options totaling 1,083,750 shares to 16 newly hired non-executive employees. These grants conform to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and the company's 2026 Inducement Plan, with options priced at $1.33 per share, vesting over four years, and a 10-year term…

IVVD

Apr 5, 2026

Maya Rios

Press Releases

urban-gro, Inc. Outlines Strategy Targeting Global T20 Cricket Market and Near-Term Execution Milestones

urban-gro, Inc. announces its strategic roadmap to enter and monetize the rapidly growing global T20 cricket ecosystem through its recent integration with Flash Sports & Media and Innovative Production Group. The company outlines near-term to long-term catalysts focused on market entry via player drafts, platform monetization, revenue scaling, and …

UGRO

Apr 5, 2026

Jordan Park

Press Releases

Red Cat Expands Blue Ops Manufacturing Capabilities Though Strategic Partnership with HADDY

Red Cat Holdings' maritime division, Blue Ops, has partnered with HADDY to integrate Agentic AI-powered robotic 3D printing into its Valdosta, Georgia facility. This will double manufacturing capacity and enable faster, more flexible production of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). The collaboration supports rapid iteration and scalable production, a…

RCAT

Apr 5, 2026

Priya Menon

Press Releases

Playtika Announces Review of Strategic Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder Value

Playtika Holding Corp., a leading mobile gaming company, announced that its Board of Directors has formed a Special Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. The committee has engaged Morgan Stanley as financial advisor but makes no assurances about outcomes. The company will disclose furth…

PLTK

Apr 5, 2026

Caleb Monroe

Press Releases

Parsons Expands Connected Vehicle Leadership, Delivering Statewide V2X Management System for the Utah Department of Transportation

Parsons Corporation has been selected by the Utah Department of Transportation to develop, implement, and maintain a 10-year statewide Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Maintenance and Management System using its iNET® software. This contract expands Parsons' leadership in connected vehicle technologies and provides UDOT with real-time monitoring and ana…

PSN

Apr 5, 2026

Avery Klein

Press Releases

CORRECTION -- AirSculpt Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Results

AirSculpt Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based premium body contouring provider, reported a 15.8% revenue decline in fiscal 2025 to $151.8 million and a net loss increase to $11.7 million. The company experienced a 15.6% decrease in case volume amid enhanced business initiatives and closed its London facility. For 2026, it projects stable revenue of $1…

AIRS

Apr 5, 2026

Ajmal Hussain

Press Releases

Radware Schedules Conference Call for Its First Quarter 2026 Earnings

Radware Ltd., a global leader in application security and delivery solutions, announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, and will host a conference call to discuss the results and second quarter outlook. The company reinforced its focus on AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for multi-cloud environments an…

RDWR

Apr 5, 2026

Avery Klein

Press Releases

Lulus Drops Summer 2026 Brand Campaign, Spotlighting Must-Have Trends for Wedding Season and Beyond

Lulu’s Fashion Lounge Holdings, a US-based women’s fashion brand traded on Nasdaq under ticker LVLU, unveiled its 2026 Brand Campaign in two phases: Summer Wedding Weekend and Summer Dress Edit. The campaign highlights modern, feminine styles designed for key life moments, focusing on elevated fabrics, silhouette details, and accessible prices. It …

LVLU

Apr 5, 2026

Marcus Reed

Press Releases

KBR to Hold First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

KBR, Inc. will host a conference call on May 5, 2026, to discuss its first quarter financial results. The company will issue the Q1 2026 earnings release and presentation ahead of the call, which will be available via webcast on their investor relations website. KBR is a global provider of science, technology, and engineering solutions with operati…

KBR

Apr 5, 2026

Priya Menon

Press Releases

Niu Technologies Provides First Quarter 2026 Sales Volume Update

Niu Technologies reported a 29% increase in total sales volume for Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, with 261,624 units sold globally. The China market experienced a 35% growth, while international sales declined by 32%. The company highlights the success of its MT2026 model and the recent launch of the advanced NXT2.0 model, enhancing its smart urban m…

NIU

Apr 5, 2026

Sofia Navarro

Press Releases

At 6G@UT Forum, InterDigital to Demonstrate AI-enabled Teleoperation and Energy Efficient Edge Intelligence

InterDigital, Inc. announced its participation in the 6G@UT Forum at the University of Texas at Austin, demonstrating breakthroughs in AI-enhanced wireless services including over-the-air federated learning for energy-efficient edge AI and AI-enabled teleoperation technology. The company highlights its leadership in developing foundational wireless…

IDCC

Apr 5, 2026

Jordan Park

Stock Markets

Gulf Sovereign Funds Commit About $24 Billion to Back Paramount Skydance's Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount Skydance has obtained approximately $24 billion in equity commitments from three Gulf-based sovereign investors to help finance its proposed $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The reported commitments include an estimated $10 billion from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with additional capital coming from the Qatar …

Apr 5, 2026

Ajmal Hussain

World

Russia Says Air Defences Shot Down 148 Drones During Three-Hour Wave

Russia's military reported that air defence units intercepted 148 Ukrainian drones over a three-hour span on Sunday night, while emergency teams worked to restore electricity to nearly half a million households affected by the attacks. Incidents included a deadly strike in Belgorod, debris striking an apartment in Novorossiysk, multiple attacks on …

Apr 5, 2026

Leila Farooq

Politics

Trump and Officials Frame Iran Rescue in Religious Terms, Prompting Backlash

President Donald Trump and members of his administration described the recovery of a U.S. airman in Iran using explicitly religious language over the Easter weekend. The language - from calling the operation an "Easter miracle" to invoking a Muslim phrase alongside threats of strikes on infrastructure - drew criticism from former lawmakers, civil r…

Apr 5, 2026

Sofia Navarro

Stock Markets

MOEX Russia Index Ends Flat as Select Energy and Utilities Stocks Move

The MOEX Russia Index closed unchanged, touching a new one-month low as a mix of winners and losers drove outperformance among select energy and utilities names. Market breadth showed more advancing issues than decliners, while the Russian Volatility Index fell to a 52-week low. Gold and oil futures moved higher and the ruble strengthened against m…

Apr 5, 2026

Sofia Navarro

World

Inside a High-Stakes U.S. Rescue Mission in Iran That Nearly Failed

A U.S. special operations mission in Iran rescued an American weapons specialist after commandos scaled a 7,000-foot ridge under cover of darkness. Mechanical failures grounded two MC-130 aircraft, forcing commanders to order additional planes into Iranian airspace and extract forces in waves. The operation ended without American casualties but hig…

Apr 5, 2026

Nina Shah

Stock Markets

Death Toll Rises Across Middle East as Iran War Expands

Thousands have reportedly died across the Middle East since the conflict began on February 28, after strikes on Iran. Reported casualties include civilians, fighters, service members and peacekeepers across multiple countries. The following aggregates are based on reported counts; they have not been independently verified.

Apr 5, 2026

Derek Hwang

Commodities

U.S. Special Forces Recover Wounded Airman in Iran as Tensions Spike Over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. special operations forces conducted a high-risk extraction of a wounded weapons officer from an F-15 shot down inside Iran, an operation announced by the U.S. president early Sunday. The rescue unfolded amid escalating strikes across the Gulf, threats from Washington to target Iranian energy and transport infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz…

Apr 5, 2026

Hana Yamamoto

Economy

Iran Conditions Hormuz Reopening on Compensation, Signals Wider Disruption Risk

Iran rejected U.S. threats to strike its infrastructure and set a new condition for reopening the Strait of Hormuz: part of transit revenues must go toward compensating Iran for war-related damages. Tehran also warned the conflict could spread to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea, a chokepoint handling roughly 12% of global trade, raising fur…

Apr 5, 2026

Hana Yamamoto

Economy

Why Japan Equities Deserve a Place in Long-Term Portfolios

Japan’s equity market is drawing renewed investor interest as corporate governance reforms, improvements in earnings quality, supportive currency dynamics and strong links to global industrial and technology cycles combine to create a more durable investment case. While risks from softer external demand and policy shifts remain, these structural sh…

Apr 5, 2026

Avery Klein

World

Russia Calls on U.S. to Drop ‘Language of Ultimatums’ and Return to Negotiations Over Iran

Following a telephone discussion between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow hopes de-escalation efforts will succeed and urged the United States to abandon the "language of ultimatums and returning the situation to a negotiating track." The statement also warne…