DURHAM, N.C., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humacyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUMA), a commercial-stage biotechnology platform company developing universally implantable, bioengineered human tissues at commercial scale, today announced that Laura Niklason, M.D., Ph.D., Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 3rd Annual BioConnect Investor Conference at Nasdaq in New York, NY on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Management will also be available for one-on-one meetings. Event: H.C. ...

Beam Global (BEEM) reported an adjusted loss of 32 cents per share in the first quarter of 2025, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 16 cents. The company had incurred a loss of 21 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The company reported net sales of $6.3 million in the quarter, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $15 million and fell from the year-ago quarter’s $14.6 million.The year-over-year decline in revenues was primarily due to uncertainty surrounding the U.S. governmen ...

CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) focuses on consistent investments in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance, which has played a critical role in the company's expanding operations. Given its strong growth, CNP makes for a solid investment option in the Zacks Utility Electric Power industry.Let us focus on the reasons that make this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock a strong investment pick at the moment.CNP’s Growth ForecastThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for CNP’s 2025 earnings per share (EPS) stands at $1.75, which i ...

Core Viewpoint - Ningbo Construction Co., Ltd. is in the process of acquiring 100% equity of Ningbo Transportation Engineering Construction Group Co., Ltd. through a share issuance, with the review process by the Shanghai Stock Exchange being resumed after necessary updates and submissions [2][3]. Group 1 - The company received a notification from the Shanghai Stock Exchange on December 31, 2024, regarding the acceptance of its application for the share issuance to purchase assets [2]. - On January 10, 2025, the company received an inquiry letter from the Shanghai Stock Exchange regarding the asset purchase and related transactions [2]. - The company completed the necessary updates and submitted the application for resuming the review process to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, which was approved on May 19, 2025 [3]. Group 2 - The transaction is subject to approval by the Shanghai Stock Exchange and registration by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, indicating uncertainty regarding the completion of the transaction [3]. - The company will fulfill its information disclosure obligations in accordance with relevant regulations based on the progress of the transaction [3].

MONTREAL, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company developing next-generation processes for advanced material manufacturing, announces that on May 15, 2025, the TSX Venture Exchange issued Bulletin V2025-1424, confirming that trading in the Company’s securities will be reinstated at market open on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Timeline of the events. On April 30th, 2025, HPQ issued a press release stating that its new audi ...

Industry Overview - Nuclear energy is increasingly recognized as a vital solution for meeting the world's growing electricity demands and supporting the transition to cleaner power sources, providing a constant and reliable supply of clean energy [1][2] - The demand for clean electricity is driven by industrial expansion, urbanization, rising global temperatures, the development of AI-powered data centers, and the adoption of electric vehicles [4] Investment Potential - Nuclear energy-related stocks, such as Duke Energy Corporation, Dominion Energy, and Constellation Energy Corporation, are becoming attractive investment options due to their ability to deliver steady output compared to other clean energy sources [2][6] - The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that annual investment in nuclear energy will exceed $150 billion by 2030, up from $65 billion, with installed nuclear capacity potentially exceeding 1,000 gigawatts by 2050 [3] Company Insights Duke Energy - Duke Energy operates 11 nuclear units capable of producing nearly 10,700 megawatts of clean electricity, with nuclear power accounting for 27.5% of its total electricity output in 2024 [8] - The company plans to expand its nuclear capacity by nearly 250 megawatts by 2031 and has secured agreements to monetize over $500 million in nuclear production tax credits [9] - Duke Energy received approval to operate its Oconee Nuclear Station for another 20 years and is pursuing license renewals for all its reactors [10][11] Dominion Energy - Dominion Energy owns four nuclear power stations, generating nearly 40% of its total production, and is evaluating next-generation nuclear technologies, including small modular reactors (SMRs) [12][13] - The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with nuclear power serving as a consistent, carbon-free solution [14] Constellation Energy - Constellation Energy is the largest nuclear power plant operator in the U.S., accounting for around 10% of the nation's total clean energy production [15] - The company has secured multiple uranium supply contracts extending through the 2030s to ensure long-term nuclear fuel security and is modernizing its nuclear plants to improve performance [16] - Constellation Energy is investing to expand its nuclear capacity and is evaluating the addition of up to one gigawatt of new carbon-free energy capacity over the next 10 years [17]

Core Insights - FibroBiologics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics for chronic diseases using fibroblasts and fibroblast-derived materials [1][5] - The company presented research on the immunomodulatory potential of human dermal fibroblast spheroids in psoriasis therapy at the Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting [2][3] Company Overview - FibroBiologics holds over 240 patents issued and pending, covering various clinical pathways including wound healing, multiple sclerosis, disc degeneration, psoriasis, orthopedics, human longevity, and cancer [5] - The company aims to advance innovative, cell-based treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases, with a focus on providing durable therapeutic options with lower adverse side effects [3][5] Research Highlights - The poster presentation titled "Immunomodulatory Potential of Human Dermal Fibroblast Spheroids in Psoriasis Therapy" demonstrated the potential of HDF spheroids to reduce psoriasis severity in preclinical models [2] - The research indicates that fibroblast-based candidates may offer sustained remission and reduced relapse rates in psoriasis treatment [3]

Core Insights - Fathom Holdings, Inc. is a technology-driven real estate services platform that integrates residential brokerage, mortgage, title, and SaaS offerings, inviting investors to a webinar on May 20, 2025 [1] - The company operates a flat-fee commission model and has a growing network of over 14,300 agents across 43 states, positioning itself to benefit from an improving housing market [2] Company Overview - Fathom Holdings leverages its proprietary cloud-based software, intelliAgent, to enhance operational efficiency and scalability [4] - The company has made strategic acquisitions, including the integration of My Home Group, which is expected to contribute to significant revenue growth in 2025 [2] Webinar Details - The upcoming webinar will feature Fathom's CEO, Marco Fregenal, and will include a live Q&A session for attendees [3]

Fortnite is now unavailable on iOS globally, Epic Games said Friday, after Apple blocked a bid to reinstate the popular game on the App Store in the U.S."Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union," the official account or Fortnite wrote in a post on social media platform X. "Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it."CNBC has reached out to Apple for comment.Epic Games submit ...

Issuer Call Notice 15 May, 2025 To : BNP Paribas, as (the “Fiscal Agent, Principal Paying Agent and Listing Agent in Luxembourg’’);Paying Agent and Listing Agent in the Netherlands;The Noteholders of the below mentioned Notes;Luxembourg Stock Exchange; andEuronext Amsterdam. Dear Sirs, Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel € 750,000,000 Undated Deeply Subordinated Fixed to Floating Rate Notes (the “Notes”) (ISIN Code: XS0207764712) Banque Fédérative du Crédit Mutuel is the issuer (the “Issuer’’) of ...