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CU Student Choice Launches New Professional Degree Financing Solutions as Grad PLUS Loans Phase Out
Langley FCU and Elements Financial CU are first to introduce new credit union-funded professional degree line of credit programs Washington, DC, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CU Student Choice, the leading provider of education financing solutions for credit unions, today announced the launch of new line of credit programs designed for students seeking professional degrees in fields such as medicine, dentistry, and law. Langley Federal Credit Union and Elements Financial are the first two cr
Read more →Sunfund Securities Acted as Joint Bookrunner to Support RECONOVA's Successful Listing on the HKEX
Hong Kong, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hong Kong - July 24, 2026 - Sunfund Securities Acted as Joint Bookrunner to Support RECONOVA's Successful Listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange HKET Daily Reports that on 8 July 2026, Xiamen RECONOVA Information Technology Co., Ltd. was successfully listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). The H-share offering was priced at HK$21.66 per share, raising approximately HK$608 million in gross proceeds. In this IPO, Sunfund Securi
Read more →Local officials declare ‘F2F’ classes suspension in all school levels in QC, Camanava
MANILA, Philippines — Local officials in Quezon City and CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela) area have declared the suspension of face-to-face classes in all school levels in their respective turfs due to the expected bad weather conditions brought by the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat.’ The five city chief executives – QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, Caloocan Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan, Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco and Valenzuel
Read more →Manulife announces $3.2 billion long-term care reinsurance transaction with Munich Re
• Company's third LTC reinsurance transaction and first on a standalone LTC block, highlighting Manulife's ability to transact in various structures • Full risk transfer on the biometric risk with no asset transfer • Upon closing, Manulife will have cumulatively reduced LTC risk by 24% TORONTO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife" or the "Company") announced today that it has agreed to reinsure biometric risk1 on a block of long-term care ("LTC") policies with
Read more →Beyond Meat® Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND), otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™ (the "Company” or "Beyond Meat”), today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 27, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights1 Net revenues were $68.8 million, a decrease of 8.2% year-over-year.Gross profit was $5.9 million, or gross margin of 8.5%, compared to gross profit of $7.9 million, or gross margin of 10.6%, in the year-ago
Read more →Intermountain Power Agency Announces the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for Acquisition of IPP Coal-Fueled Generating Units
RFP process conducted in cooperation with Utah Energy Council seeks qualified proposals for potential continued use of coal resources South Jordan, Utah, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intermountain Power Agency has issued a Notice of Availability for a Request for Proposals seeking qualified parties interested in the potential acquisition of the coal-fueled generating units and related assets at the Intermountain Power Project near Delta, Utah. The two coal-fueled units ceased operation for
Read more →Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico Reports A Passenger Traffic Increase In July 2026 Of 1.2% Compared To 2025
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) ("the Company” or "GAP”) announces preliminary terminal passenger traffic figures for July 2026, compared with July 2025. During July 2026, the 12 Mexican airports operated by GAP recorded a 3.9% increase in total passenger traffic compared to July 2025. Guadalajara and Tijuana airports reported an increase of 13.2% and 7.2%, respectively, while Puerto Vallarta and Los C
Read more →Almadex Announces Completion of Sale of Royalty Interests
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almadex Minerals Ltd. ("Almadex” or the "Company”) (TSX-V: "DEX”) announces that it has completed the previously announced sale to Empress Royalty Corp. ("Empress”) of a portfolio of net smelter return royalty interests on mineral properties in Canada, the United States and Mexico for aggregate consideration of US$2,500,000. The consideration paid to Almadex consisted of US$1,000,000 in cash and 2,562,802 common shares of Empress, ha
Read more →Ridon: SC ruling rejects VP camp's 'mini-trial,' 'fishing expedition' narrative
HOUSE prosecutor and Bico Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of all petitions questioning the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the ruling puts to rest what her camp’s repeated claims that the proceeding is a “mini-trial” and a “fishing expedition.” The tribunal’s decision, the lawmaker stated, resolves the legal issues that had been repeatedly raised to challenge the impeachment proceedi
Read more →OceanaGold Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
(All financial figures in United States dollars unless otherwise stated) Produced 138,800 ounces of gold, on track to deliver on full year guidance.Strong Free Cash Flow† of $130 million, with cash of $655 million and no debt at quarter end.Advanced growth projects and returned $78 million to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC) (NYSE: OGC) ("OceanaGold" or the "Company") reported its operational and financial resul
Read more →Equinox Gold Delivers Strong Second Quarter Results; Increases 2026 Production Guidance Following Successful Completion of the Orla Mining Merger; Quarterly Dividend Increased by 50%
Focusing on execution as North America’s New Senior Gold Producer VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) ("Equinox Gold” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026 ("Q2 2026”). The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 ("Financial Statements”) and related management’s discussio
Read more →LGI Homes, Inc. Reports July 2026 Home Closings
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced it closed 427 homes in July 2026, including 16 currently or previously leased single-family rental homes. This represents a 12.1% increase compared to 381 homes closed in July 2025. As of July 31, 2026, the Company had 152 active selling communities. About LGI Homes, Inc. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, LGI Homes, Inc. is a pioneer in the homebuilding industry, successfully applying an i
Read more →Paramount CEO: Politics fueling WB merger battle
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Paramount CEO David Ellison said on Tuesday that the legal battle over his proposed multibillion-dollar takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery was fueled by politics rather than concerns over market share. His remarks in an opinion piece published in The New York Times came as a federal judge set a March 2027 trial date for the antitrust challenges to the megamerger. Ellison’s Paramount Skydance agreed late last month to delay its $110-billion merger with Warner Bros.
Read more →NEURONES: Organic growth up 8% in 2nd quarter 2026
PRESS INFORMATION Heading: 1st half 2026 revenues Nanterre, August 5, 2026 (after trading) Organic growth up 8% in 2nd quarter 2026 Revenues (millions of euros)20252026Growthof which organicQ1214.1227.7+ 6.3%+ 5.6%Q2210.2227.1+ 8.0%+ 8.0%Total H1 revenues424.3454.8+ 7.2%+ 6.9%Achievements Organic growth accelerated to 8% in the second quarter. The most significant gains were seen in data activities, digital projects, ITSM engagements (ServiceNow) and Business Process Management. At the same time
Read more →Covered Taps Mortgage Servicing Veteran Brad Vasto as EVP Sales - Servicing
Denver, Colorado, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covered, the digital insurance agency purpose-built for mortgage institutions, today announced the appointment of Brad Vasto as EVP Sales - Servicing. In the newly created role, Vasto will lead the servicing side of Covered's sales organization, deepening relationships with banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and servicers as demand accelerates for insurance solutions embedded directly inside the servicing experience. Vasto brings
Read more →Rocket Software Named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools
Recognition highlights Rocket’s ability to execute and completeness of vision WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Software, a global technology leader in modernization software, today announced it has been named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools. We feel this recognition highlights Rocket Software’s ability to help enterprises modernize mission-critical applications with AI-assisted analysis, business-rule extraction,
Read more →Treasury Bond Auction Announcement - RIKB 29 0416 - RIKB 42 0217 - Switch Auction or Cash payment
SeriesRIKB 29 0416RIKB 42 0217ISINIS0000039121IS0000033884Maturity Date04/16/202902/17/2042Auction Date08/07/202608/07/2026Settlement Date08/12/202608/12/202610% addition08/11/202608/11/2026 Buyback issueRIKB 26 1015 Buyback price (clean)99.7100 On the Auction Date, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., the Government Debt Management will auction Treasury bonds in the Series, with the ISIN numbers and with the Maturity Dates according to the table above. Article 6 of the General Terms of Auction fo
Read more →INTERPOL to Join the IDB Rapid Response Task Force to Support Security in Latin America and the Caribbean
Regional Security and Justice Summit in Brazil Press Conference Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) President Ilan Goldfajn, INTERPOL Secretary General, Valdecy Urquiza, and Minister of Justice and Public Security of Brazil, Wellington Lima e Silva, hold a press conference at the Regional Security and Justice Summit in Brazil. BRASILIA, Brazil, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Regional Security and Justice Summit in Brazil, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and INTE
Read more →Big Blue Bubble brings "Weird Al” Yankovic to the Musical World of My Singing Monsters
The Monster World is getting "Bigger and Weirder” as Grammy Award-winning master of parody, "Weird Al” Yankovic is set to make his My Singing Monsters debut as the Legendary Monster "Alcordion” London, ONTARIO, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the most sought-after collaborations in the history of My Singing Monsters is finally about to become a reality, as musician, songwriter and entertainer extraordinaire "Weird Al” Yankovic is arriving in the game in Monster form. A perfect fit for t
Read more →DP World Expands Cold Chain Capabilities With New €48M Antwerp Hub
Huge investment to boost capabilities supporting customers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, perishables and other specialist industries Antwerp picture 1 DP World’s planned temperature-controlled logistics hub at the Port of Antwerp, a EUR 48 million investment that will enhance cold chain capacity and provide seamless multimodal connectivity. Antwerp picture 2 Warehouse mock-up of DP World’s future logistics facility in Antwerp, designed to strengthen Europe’s supply chains through specialised t
Read more →President Marcos welcomes four new non-resident ambassadors in Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed in Malacañang the non-resident ambassadors of Lesotho, Dominican Republic, Gambia, and Gabon, as he expressed hope to forge stronger relations with their respective countries. Ambassadors Retselisitsoe Theko (Lesotho), Reinaldo Rafael Espinal, (Dominican Republic), Masanneh Nyuku Kinteh (Gambia), and Landry Mboumba, (Gabon) presented their letters of credence to the President. In meeting Theko, Marcos said he l
Read more →China and U.S. Business Communities Strengthen Ties, Explore New Opportunities for Supply Chain Cooperation
CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 30, 2026, the China-U.S. Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum and the 5th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) Roadshow was held in Chicago. More than 180 business and government representatives from both countries were brought together for discussions. U.S.-China Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum The 5th China International Supply Chain Expo Roadshow In his remarks, Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of Internat
Read more →OiiOii AI Launches AI Music Video Creator That Turns Songs Into Fully Produced Music Videos in Minutes
New end-to-end AI workflow analyzes music, understands lyrics, builds storyboards, generates cinematic visuals, and delivers professionally edited music videos in one creative process LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OiiOii AI, the AI-powered creative platform designed to help creators produce professional-quality content with teams of intelligent AI agents, today announced the launch of its AI Music Video feature-an end-to-end production system that transforms a song into a complete, p
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