Expansion in 2026 Forecasted to Exceed 5,000 Retail Outlets Nationwide as Consumers Demonstrate Interest in VLN® Brands VLN® Remains the Only FDA-Authorized Combustible Cigarette Designed to Reduce Nicotine Consumption MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a tobacco products company focused on reducing the harms of smoking through nicotine reduction, today announced continued early sales momentum for its VLN® low nicotine cigarette products in the U.S. ...

Core Insights - Clear Street has announced the acquisition of BOOM Securities, marking its first entry into the APAC market through an acquisition strategy [3][4] - The appointment of John Deters as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer aims to enhance Clear Street's global expansion efforts and strategic initiatives [6][7] - The acquisition is expected to close in mid-2026, pending regulatory approval, and will provide Clear Street with access to over $2 billion in assets under management from Boom [5][4] Company Strategy - The acquisition of Boom Securities is a strategic move to leverage Clear Street's cloud-based technology infrastructure, allowing for scalability and speed in service delivery [4][3] - Clear Street's unified platform will enhance product offerings for Boom's clients, including advanced cross-margining capabilities and real-time data analytics [5][4] - The company is focused on long-term growth through strategic partnerships, M&A, and product development under the leadership of John Deters [6][7] Market Position - Clear Street aims to provide sophisticated investors with access to a wide range of assets and markets, previously available only to large hedge funds and institutions [9][8] - The acquisition positions Clear Street to serve institutional and individual clients across 18 global markets, enhancing its competitive edge in the financial technology sector [4][5] - The company has decided to withdraw its Form S-1 for an IPO due to current market conditions, indicating a focus on internal growth and product development [8][9]

Favorable safety and tolerability profile with no Grade 3 or greater treatment-related adverse events Company expects to complete enrollment of the BCG-Unresponsive cohort of the ADVANCED-2 trial in 2H 2026 Company to host conference call and webcast tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. ET NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TARA), a clinical-stage company developing transformative therapies for the treatment of cancer and rare diseases, today announced updated interim results ...

(all amounts in US dollars and shown on a 100% Project basis, unless otherwise noted)VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) ("Ero" or the “Company”) is pleased to announce results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") on the Furnas Copper-Gold Project ("Furnas" or the "Project"), located in the Carajás Mineral Province in Pará State, Brazil. The PEA outlines the potential for a large-scale, long-life copper-gold operation with a robust ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KD) between August 7, 2024 and February 9, 2026, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important April 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. SO WHAT: If you purchased Kyndryl securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket ...

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company” or “Dime”), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “Bank”) today announced that, subject to shareholder approval, it will change its name to “Dime Commercial Bancshares, Inc.”. The Bank’s name will change to “Dime Commercial Bank”. These changes will be effective soon after the Annual Shareholder Meeting (May 28, 2026), where there will be a vote to approve the Company’s name change. The Company is also ...

$12.3 Million YTD in New Contract AwardsCALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CEMATRIX Corporation (TSX: CEMX) (OTCQB: CTXXF) ("CEMATRIX" or the "Company"), a specialty construction contractor that produces cellular concrete solutions on site and is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cellular concrete in North America announces that it has won $5.2 million in new contract awards. New Contract Award Details: The awards are in the form of contracts and contracts in process. Some of this work ...

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CEMATRIX Corporation (TSX: CEMX) (OTCQB: CTXXF) ("CEMATRIX" or the "Company"), a specialty construction contractor that produces cellular concrete solutions on site and is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cellular concrete in North America announces that it has won $5.2 million in new contract awards. New Contract Award Details: The awards are in the form of contracts and contracts in process. Some of this work related to these awards should be compl ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (the “Company” or “AMC Networks”) (Nasdaq: AMCX) today announced the commencement of an exchange offer (the “Exchange Offer”) to Eligible Holders (as defined below) to exchange any and all of its outstanding 10.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029 (the “Old Notes”) for its newly-issued 10.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 (the “New Notes”), on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in a Confidential Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicit ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHARC International Systems Inc. (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) (“SHARC Energy” or the “Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated February 17, 2026, the Company has closed the first-tranche of a non-brokered private placement of unsecured convertible debentures of the Company (each, a “Debenture”) for a principal amount of $300,000 (the “Offering”). The Debentures will bear interest from their issue date at ...