Featured
Last news
Your Lunch Wrap Knows Things (And SMX Gave It a Memory)
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / What if your sandwich wrap could talk? Not in a horror-movie way - more like, "FYI, I was recycled, FDA-compliant, and I've been places."
Allison Worldwide and Stagwell (STGW) Bolster Communications and Healthcare Capabilities in Naming Wendy Lund as Global CEO, Allison and Stagwell's Vice Chair of Health
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Allison Worldwide and Stagwell (NASDAQ:STGW) are turbocharging their global communications capabilities and positioning for growth in healthcare with the appointment of industry veteran Wendy Lund as Global Chief Executive Officer, Allison Worldwide and Stagwell's new Vice Chair of Health.
Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, Alongside Cameron Ashley Building Products, Acquires Therm-All
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a leading global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex situations in the middle market, announced today that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue, alongside Cameron Ashley Building Products, has acquired Therm-All from Incline Equity Partners. Therm-All is a fabricator and distributor of metal building insulation and related products serving commercial and industrial end markets. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio and with thirteen strategic locations nationwide, the Company is one of the largest metal building insulation providers in the United States. Therm-All's consultative sales approach, energy code expertise, and targeted product offering differentiate the Company and position it as a value-add partner to more than 2,000 customers.
Valsoft Corporation Acquires PenguinData, Expanding Its Workforce Management Software Portfolio for Infrastructure Contractors
MONTRÉAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Valsoft Corporation Inc. ("Valsoft"), a Montreal-based company specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of PenguinData Workforce Management, Inc. ("PenguinData"), a leading provider of workforce management software for telecom, fiber, and utility contractors.
Kensington's KHPI ETF Surpasses $250 Million in Assets
Milestone Highlights Advisor Demand for Risk-Aware Income Strategies
Caldwell Releases Landmark Whitepaper "Utilities at the Eye of the Storm," Featuring Insights from North America's Most Influential Energy Leaders
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the release of Utilities at the Eye of the Storm: How future-ready leaders can guide the sector through physical, digital and economic convergence, a new, in-depth whitepaper authored by Les Gombik, managing partner at Caldwell. The report assembles a rare collection of perspectives from senior executives across the North American utility, energy and infrastructure landscape, offering an unparalleled view into the pressures and opportunities reshaping the grid.
Adcore Appointed by Selfie Leslie to Accelerate Digital Marketing Performance
A Leading Boutique Women's Apparel Brand
Global Industrial Introduces High-Performance Plastic Guard Rails for Safe and Flexible Facility Protection
Engineered to absorb impact, reduce floor damage, and decrease maintenance costs
Aehr Test Systems to Present at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 13
FREMONT, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR), a worldwide supplier of semiconductor test and burn-in solutions, today announced that President and CEO Gayn Erickson and CFO Chris Siu will be presenting at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York on Tuesday, January 13 at 1:30 pm ET (10:30 pm PT) and will be meeting with institutional investors throughout the day.
Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that it will report earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 prior to the opening of the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Ares Capital invites all interested persons to attend its webcast/conference call at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the same day to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 financial results.
Zenwork Tax1099 Advances AI Market Leadership with the Launch of Agentic AI Solutions for Tax Compliance
A solution that integrates conversational and agentic AI to automate form filing, risk detection, support tax reporting adherence, and reduce administrative strain on accounting staff.
Toppling of Venezuela's Maduro stirs fear in Cubans
Cubans weary from years of economic crisis, shortages of basic supplies and regular power blackouts, fear the US attack on Venezuela, a leftist ideological ally and its main oil supplier, will see life get even tougher.
Lower demand for electric cars dents GM's sales
General Motors reported a dip in fourth-quarter US auto sales Monday, reflecting a sharp decline in electric vehicle transactions amid a broader slowing car market.
'Remove her clothes': Global backlash over Grok sexualized images
Elon Musk's AI tool Grok faced growing international backlash Monday for generating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors, with the European Union joining the condemnation and Britain warning of an investigation.
83 still in hospital after Swiss fire tragedy
The majority of those wounded in the devastating New Year bar blaze in Crans-Montana were still in hospital on Monday, as the bodies of five Italian teenagers were repatriated from Switzerland.
EU hopes to sign Mercosur trade deal soon
The European Union on Monday said it hoped to sign a long-delayed trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur "soon", pointing to progress towards approval by the bloc's member states.
Tech firms lead Asian markets higher, oil swings after Maduro ouster
Asian stocks rose Monday on the back of a fresh rally in tech firms and oil fluctuated as investors weighed the impact of the US ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
'Free our president', Maduro supporters demand at rally
Around 2,000 supporters of ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro demonstrated Sunday in Caracas to demand that he and his wife, who were nabbed by US forces and taken to a New York jail, be released.
Anne Frank's step-sister and Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss dies
Eva Schloss, the Auschwitz survivor who dedicated decades to educating people about the Holocaust and was the step-sister of diarist Anne Frank, has died aged 96, her foundation announced Sunday.
Hardrock Ready Mix Acquires Piedmont Ready Mix from VL Concrete, Inc.
ASHEBORO AND MEBANE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Hardrock Ready Mix announced today that it has acquired Piedmont Ready Mix from VL Concrete, Inc., a company owned by Victor Lopez. The acquisition expands Hardrock Ready Mix's footprint in central North Carolina and strengthens its ability to serve customers across the region.
Retreva Launches Nationwide Franchise Program and Welcomes First Two Franchisees
Retreva accelerates national expansion with its proven franchise model, empowering business owners to deliver smarter sales solutions in their local markets.
Ares Management Corporation Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ending December 31, 2025
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Ares Management Corporation announced today that it will report earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025 on Thursday, February 5, 2026 prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange. Ares Management Corporation will hold its webcast/conference call on the same day at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025 financial results.
Ritzert Joins Isabella Bank Corporation as Chief Financial Officer
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Isabella Bank Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Gerald J. Ritzert, CPA as its Chief Financial Officer, effective January 5, 2026.
As Global Demand Grows for Regulatory-Grade Material Verification, Digital Tracing Pioneer SMX Begins 2026 Ready to Pounce
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), a leader in molecular marketing and digital tracing solutions, began 2026 fully-financed for the year and uniquely positioned to meet the needs of the expanding sector. The company's verification and tracing platforms are being adopted across global marketplaces, and it continued the build out of its plastic cycle token.
New Jersey Leader Ravi Bhalla Joins Dundon as Co-Head of Infrastructure Finance
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Dundon Advisers LLC today announced that the Hon. Ravinder "Ravi" S. Bhalla will join the firm on January 15, 2026 as Managing Director and a leader of the firm's infrastructure finance business. Mr. Bhalla will also be associated with affiliates Dundon Markets LLC and IslandDundon LLC. ("Dundon" refers to each or all three firms as context requires).
Digital Tracing / Molecular Marketing Pioneer SMX Begins 2026 Backed by Secured Capital and A Proof-Driven Sustainability Strategy
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), with 2026 funding secure, began the new year focused on what matters most: execution, technology rollout, and continued growth of its Plastic Cycle Token ecosystem.
With Q1 Funding Secure, Molecular Marketing / Digital Tracing Leader SMX Begins 2026 With Focus on Company Growth and Advances in Material Verification Technologies
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) has entered 2026 fully financed through the first quarter, giving the Company the flexibility to stay focused on execution, expanding its platform, and continuing to develop its Plastic Cycle Token as a practical foundation for the circular economy. The Company is investing in the rollout of its molecular marking and material verification technologies, strengthening its digital platform, and driving real-world adoption across global supply chains where transparency, proof, and regulatory alignment are no longer optional.
American Power Group Closes $650,000 Private Placement with Its Largest Shareholder
ALGONA, IA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / American Power Group Corporation ("APG") (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to announce the conversion of approximately $650,000 of advances made over the past 6 months by an existing shareholder associated with its Chairman, Matt Van Steenwyk. The advances were converted into approximately 108 million unregistered shares of common stock.
Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability Launches Swiss Standards in Recruitment Accreditation Program
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability (SALS) today announced the launch of its Swiss Standards in Recruitment Accreditation Program, a structured framework designed to support the evaluation and documentation of recruitment processes for organizations and individual participants.
Charlie's Holdings (OTCQB:CHUC) Signs Agreement with IKE Tech to Commercialize Transformational Age-Gated Vapes that Will Address FDA Concerns Related to Youth Access
SBX Product Line Will Feature First-Ever AI-Powered Blockchain-Based Age-Gating System for Vape ProductsIKE's patented biometric BLE Bluetooth chip and blockchain-based app will enable Charlie's to ensure that underage individuals will not be able to activate or utilize the Company's age-gated products.The IKE Licensing Agreement provides CHUC with a first mover advantage in youth access prevention (one of the FDA's top priorities) and a three-year exclusivity period for age-gated nicotine analogue products.Charlie's will test market the IKE age-gating system this spring with the Company's popular SBX nicotine analogue product line; simultaneously, Charlie's intends to incorporate the revolutionary technology into its PACHA branded Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS).
Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Activity for December 2025
HOUSTON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:PTEN) today reported that for the month of December 2025, the Company had an average of 93 drilling rigs operating in the United States. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Company had an average of 93 drilling rigs operating in the United States.
Troy Mele Promoted to Chief Sales Officer at Simpay
Industry veteran tapped to grow all sales channels