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ConnectM Appoints Industry Veteran Karl Pomeroy as President of Keen Labs to Scale Commercial Growth
Pomeroy brings more than 35 years of thermal, energy, and technology leadership experience, including growing a business to more than $200 million in revenue MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTCQX: CNTM) (“ConnectM” or the “Company”) , a U.S.-based technology company that develops, sells and operates energy infrastructure powering the physical layer of the AI economy, today announced the appointment of Karl Pomeroy as President of Keen La
Xinhua Silk Road: 2026 Nanchang Aviation Industry Expo opens on Oct. 31
BEIJING , Nov. 2, 2026 -- The 2026 Nanchang Aviation Industry Expo kicked off in Nanchang City, capital of east China s Jiangxi Province on October 31, 2026. It is learned that the expo features dedicated exhibition areas for three major sectors, including aviation manufacturing, commercial spaceflight and the low-altitude economy. The expo covers a total exhibition area of 30,000 square meters and has attracted more than 300 exhibitors.
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 93 of the Trump Administration Second Term
Who You Gonna Call? FRAUDBUSTERS! Washington, DC, Oct. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve has released its in-depth report on Week 93 of President Trump's second term, the latest edition of America's Weekly Golden Chronicle . The weekly series has tracked the major accomplishments, developments and events of the administration since January 2025. This week's edition, themed "Fraudbusters," covers the nationwide crackdown on fraud, a new $1 Million voter fraud reward, child rescues, an
NEXE Innovations Reports Q1 Fiscal 2027 Results and Business Update
WINDSOR, Ontario, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXE Innovations Inc. ("NEXE", the "Company", "we", "us" or "our") (TSX.V: NEXE) (Frankfurt: NX5) (OTC: NEXNF), a compostable and innovative materials company, is pleased to announce its financial results for the three-month period ended August 31, 2026 ("Q1 2027"). NEXE grew revenue 10.5% to $133,119 in Q1 2027 from $120,484 in Q1 2026, in a quarter that has, in management's view, been historically seasonally soft for the North American coffee
t54 Expands AI Agent Finance Partnerships with Three MOUs
t54 Labs will explore applications in AI agent payments, personalized structured investments and transaction risk assessment SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- t54 Labs , the trust layer for the agentic economy, announced it has signed three separate memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with RiskX, Hecto Financial and Arco Financial. The agreements cover proposed work in AI agent payments, personalized structured investments and financial asset management workflows. The collaborations
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (“CCC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CCC), a leading SaaS and AI platform provider for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, today announced its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2026. “CCC delivered strong third quarter results, with revenue growth of 10% and adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 44%. Our performance reflects the durability of our business, the trust customers place
Ahead of a January 2027 Pentagon Sourcing Rule, Tungsten Projects Outside China Move Into Permits and Restarts
News Provided by Equity Insider on behalf of Western Star Resources Inc. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity Insider News Commentary - China produced an estimated 67,000 of the world’s 85,000 metric tons of mined tungsten in 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which also reports that China ranked first in the world in tungsten resources and reserves. The USGS lists no U.S. mine production for either 2024 or 2025. With a Pentagon sourcing restri
CapEx Finance Index September 2026: New Deal Volumes Headed for Record Year
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), showed that equipment demand remained strong in September. New business volume was essentially unchanged from August, making September the third-strongest month in the survey's history, and the full-year forecast held steady at an all-time high. Financial conditions remained healthy, with the delinquency rate falling to its lowest level since A
Safe Harbor Financial Signs Non-Binding Term Sheet to Combine with Opifex Media, Creating a Nasdaq-Listed Diversified Holding Company
Combined company would operate two distinct businesses under one parent: Opifex’s creator-economy platform and Safe Harbor’s established cannabis financial services business Technology pioneer Greg Newman to serve as Chairman of the combined company Transaction designed to support Safe Harbor’s plan to maintain its Nasdaq listing; Nasdaq has granted a second compliance period through April 19, 2027 DENVER, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Safe Harbor (“Safe Harbor” ) (
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 92 of the 2nd Term of the Trump Administration
America’s Fight for Freedom Intensifies. Bold is the word to describe Week 92 of the Trump Administration. Trump Rallies abound. Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve presents a new in-depth report on the 92nd week of President Trump’s second term, continuing its weekly series that tracks the administration’s major accomplishments and events since taking office in January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/10/23/week-92-of
MetaEdge Launches The NEST Worldwide, Opening the AI Data Economy to Households Everywhere
International Official Launch moves The NEST from invite-only soft launch to global availability, letting households contribute idle internet bandwidth, including home WiFi, and earn rewards from enterprise AI data pipelines. Taipei, Taiwan, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaEdge, an enterprise web-data intelligence platform building the infrastructure that powers the AI era, today held the International Official Launch of The NEST, opening its household edge network to users around the worl
CCC Intelligent Solutions Adds Azimuth to Diagnostics Network
Integration brings Azimuth’s ADAS calibration identification and labor time capabilities into CCC ONE®, helping collision repairers streamline repair planning and estimating CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC), a leading SaaS and AI platform provider powering the insurance and repair economy, today announced a new integration with Azimuth Claims Solutions , bringing Azimuth’s ADAS calibration identification and labor time capabilities to the CCC ONE ®
Before a Rural Hospital Can Hire a Nurse, It Has to House One
News Provided by Wall Street Investor on behalf of BOXABL Inc. LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wall Street Investor News Commentary - Nationally, the job vacancy rate at Indian Health Service facilities is more than 30 percent, according to the agency, and an IHS official has described housing for medical professionals recruited from outside the local area as one of the biggest barriers to joining, and staying on, its team. In August, the IHS announced $15.3 million in funding for e
A $686 Billion Space Economy Comes Home to the Runway Where the Shuttle Landed
News Provided by Equity Insider on behalf of Starfighters Space, Inc. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity Insider News Commentary - The global space economy climbed 12% year over year to reach $686 billion in 2025, according to the Space Foundation. Next month, a piece of that economy goes on public display on Florida’s Space Coast. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, NASA will host MAX POWER, a new aerospace expo and airshow, on November 7 and 8 on and near Kenne
CCMC Advanced Technologies: AI for the Public Good
Chicago advanced technology company plans 30 new jobs and builds Prometheus forecasting software around human expertise, measurable results, and security, stability and trust CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCMC Advanced Technologies Inc., a Chicago-based research and technology company, has executed an Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) Agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The agreement defines an investment of $2.4 millio
Accountants remained cautious in Q3, but survey points to resilient global economy
U.S. indicators point to strengthening economy in Q3, but cost pressures remain elevated WASHINGTON & MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) showed a small decline in confidence among accountants globally in Q3. While confidence remains higher than the near-record low in Q1 amid the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, it remains in t
The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao 2026 Draws to a Successful Close
MACAO , Oct. 21, 2026 -- The 12 th Global Tourism Economy Forum Macao 2026 ( GTEF or the Forum ) concluded successfully. The event achieved fruitful outcomes, bringing together around 1,300 government officials, representatives from international organizations, business leaders, experts, scholars, and journalists from over 20 countries and regions. Live broadcasts of the Forum attracted over 8.6 million online views. During the Forum, distinguished keynote speakers shared valuable insights and experiences centered on key topics including resilient tourism economy, inbound tourism, cultural tourism integration, and sustainability. These discussions not only offered pragmatic solutions rooted in Chinese experience and Macao s wisdom to help the global tourism industry navigate uncertainties, but also once again underscored Macao s standing as the World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, alongside its unique charm as an international hub for MICE and cultural exchange.
How Regulated Tokenization Is Moving from Wall Street to Main Street Assets
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AINewsWire Editorial Coverage : Experimentation is giving way to commitment as Wall Street’s biggest firms embrace blockchain. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink expects “every stock, every bond” to eventually settle on a shared, tokenized ledger and Forbes reports that institutions are moving toward a tokenized market that could reach $13 trillion. On-chain movement has already begun for Treasuries and securities. Real-economy assets, such as equipment, fr
WeTouch Partners with Hefei Aoweixun to Enter China's Projected RMB 30 Trillion Silver Economy Through AI Robotics
Strategic cooperation combines WeTouch's advanced touch technology with Aoweixun's robotics expertise; Aoweixun is an established supplier to one of China's top robotics companies, supporting the development of AI-powered elderly care robots and new revenue opportunities. CHENGDU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeTouch Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: WETH) ("WeTouch" or the "Company"), a developer and manufacturer of advanced touch display solutions, today announced that it has entered into a
Financial Street Forum's annual conference opens
BEIJING , Oct. 19, 2026 -- A news report from China Daily. The Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2026 opened on Monday in Beijing, bringing together more than 400 distinguished guests from around the world. The theme of this year s conference is Building an Open Collaborative and Inclusive Ecosystem for Global Financial Development . When formulating the theme, the main consideration was that changes unseen in a century are accelerating across the globe; the world economy and global financial operations are confronted with challenges, Zeng Linfeng, executive secretary-general of the secretariat of the annual conference s organizing committee and acting head of Beijing s Xicheng district, said at a news conference prior to the forum.
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 91 of Trump’s America
Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of the 91 st Week of President Trump’s second term in office , part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since President Trump took office in January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/10/17/week-91-of-trumps-america/ This article provides details and direct links to primary sources covering the follo
Crisis • Resilience • Evolution -- Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future: The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao 2026 Grandly Commences
MACAO , Oct. 18, 2026 -- The 12 th Global Tourism Economy Forum Macao 2026 ( GTEF ) grandly commenced today at the MGM Theater at MGM COTAI. Returning to Macao, its founding host city, under the theme Crisis Resilience Evolution Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future , the event serves as a premier platform connecting China with the global cultural and tourism sectors. The Forum gathers government and business leaders, experts, scholars, and representatives from international organizations around the world to address the evolving global environment and key challenges facing the sector. Participants will explore strategies to overcome growth plateaus, enhance industry resilience, and chart a forward-looking path toward high-quality development and sustainable transformation for global cultural tourism.
Novonesis Opens Doors to Students to Inspire the Next Generation of U.S. Biomanufacturing Talent
Manufacturing Day events give students firsthand exposure to modern manufacturing careers, biotechnology and the growing U.S. bioeconomy Manufacturing Day 2026 - Novonesis - Franklinton, NC Students from Franklinton High School learn from Emily Hon, Head of Recovery, on downstream operations during a behind-the-scenes tour of the company's Franklinton, North Carolina, facility as part of Manufacturing Day 2026. (Photo courtesy of Novonesis) Manufacturing Day 2026 - Novonesis - Blair, NE Students
Stifel Makes Strategic Investment in Meow; Partners to Launch Next-Generation Digital Banking Platform
White-Label Treasury Management Platform Enhances Stifel’s Full-Service Offering for the Innovation Economy; Client Launch Expected in Early 2027 ST. LOUIS, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that it has made a strategic minority investment in Meow Technologies, Inc. (“Meow”), one of the leading business banking fintechs in the United States, and has entered into a services agreement under which Stifel will offer through its subsidiary bank, Stife
CCC Intelligent Solutions Signs Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by GTCR and Elliott
Stockholders to Receive $7.75 Per Share in Cash CHICAGO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CCC) (“CCC” or the “Company”), a leading SaaS and AI platform provider for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by a consortium of private investment firms led by GTCR, and including Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Elliott”), in an all-ca
Evos Raises $9M to Bring Autonomous Operators to Industrial Businesses of All Sizes
Evos builds AI that actually does the work for small and mid-sized businesses in physical industries. The company passed $1M in ARR just four weeks after going live New York, NY, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolutionary Operating System, Inc. (Evos), the company building autonomous operators for the physical economy, came out of stealth today, announcing $9M in pre-seed funding. The round was co-led by Uncork Capital and Field Ventures, with participation from Crosslink Capital, Utopia Cap
Political Uncertainty Has Some Canadian Employers Putting Hiring Plans on Hold
Rising costs affect 72% of companies’ ability to operate or grow, while more than 1 in 3 question how long they can absorb continued increases Impact of Political Uncertainty and Rising Costs Impact of Political Uncertainty and Rising Costs TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Politics is reaching beyond the ballot box and into the workplace, with close to two-thirds of Canadian hiring managers (60%) saying the current political climate affects their company, according to a recent Express
Evernorth to Begin Deploying from 473 Million XRP Treasury with Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase and BitGo
Announcement comes within one week of Evernorth’s debut as a Nasdaq-listed company Institutional strategies with partners to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 The partnerships mark the start of a phased approach to make the company's XRP treasury productive, led by newly appointed CIO Hugo Jeandesboz SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evernorth Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: XRPN), a digital asset treasury company building institutional access to the XRP economy at scale, today announced
Rhea’s Factory Partners with Niagara Bottling on Industrial Validation of Enzymatic PET Recycling Through U.S. Department of Energy Program
One of the first industrial deployments of enzymatic PET recycling in the world will validate Rhea’s Factory’s AI-designed enzymes and end-to-end process as a complement to Niagara Bottling’s mechanical recycling facility in Vernon, California BERKELEY, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhea’s Factory, a biotechnology company developing enzymatic PET recycling, and Niagara Bottling LLC, a family-owned U.S. water and beverage manufacturer, have been selected for the U.S. Department of Ene
MDRT Study: Most Americans Are Not Preparing for Retirement
Consumers who do not work with advisors tend to have unrealistic expectations of when they will be able to retire Only 20% of Americans have a defined retirement plan, and just 19% feel very prepared for retirement , according to MDRT’s 2026 survey of U.S. consumers. Rising cost of living is the leading obstacle to retirement preparation , cited by 51% of Americans, followed by insufficient retirement savings (37%) and healthcare costs (33%). Americans without a financial advisor may have less r
12th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Macao 2026 Announces Key Speakers and Agenda Highlights
Crisis Resilience Evolution Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future MACAO , Oct. 13, 2026 -- The 12 th Global Tourism Economy Forum Macao 2026 , scheduled for 15 to 17 October , officially announced today a selection of core speakers and key agenda highlights for this year s edition. Under the theme Crisis Resilience Evolution Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future , the Forum convenes political and business leaders, academia elites, and international organization representatives from across five continents to jointly explore the path toward reshaping the tourism economy and achieving sustainable development. This year s agenda introduces four major new highlights:
Xinhua Silk Road: "Courtyard economy" spurs rural cultural tourism in central China county
BEIJING , Oct. 13, 2026 -- After becoming a trendy topic abroad earlier this year, country walk has been gaining popularity among inbound tourists to China. In Changsha County, central China s Hunan Province, a small village named Xiangfeng Village is riding the wave of country walk and leveraging courtyard economy to boost rural tourism. Among its foreign visitors, seven youths from six countries including the United States, Germany and Malaysia have lived in the village while filming the popular TV reality show From Far Lands to China s Farmlands .
BIG 4 Joins Forces with Supply Chain Federation and CREDA SoCal; New Partnership Will Present Second Annual BIG 4 Summit in 2027
Cities of Commerce, Industry, Santa Fe Springs and Vernon partner with business leaders to champion Southern California’s industrial economy LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BIG 4 , an alliance between the cities of Commerce, Industry, Santa Fe Springs, and Vernon, today announced a new partnership with the Supply Chain Federation , a national advocacy organization representing business and labor in goods movement, and CREDA SoCal (formerly NAIOP SoCal), the region's leading co
Evernorth Names Hugo Jeandesboz Chief Investment Officer
Former Coinbase Asset Management Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Solutions to lead XRP treasury strategy Evernorth also publishes updated number of shares issued to PIPE Delayed Funding Subscribers SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evernorth Holdings Inc., (Nasdaq: XRPN), a digital asset treasury company building institutional access to the XRP economy at scale, today announced that Hugo Jeandesboz has joined Evernorth as Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Jeandesboz joins Ever
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn)'s Kathy Yang Honored In Most Powerful Women Asia 2026 By Fortune
Technology sector leadership showcases Asia s formidable strength TAIPEI , Oct. 12, 2026 -- Reflecting responsibilities that sit at the intersection of the physical industrial world and the AI world for the largest electronics manufacturer and AI server provider on the planet, Kathy Yang of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) (TWSE:2317) has been recognized in Most Powerful Women Asia 2026 by Fortune, for a second year. As General Manager of Global Campus Operations and Head of AI Software Business and AI Infrastructure for Foxconn, Yang joins 16 honorees from technology, the most represented sector in this year s prestigious list, ahead of banking with 14. Their presence reflects the increasingly central role technology plays in Asia s economy, as businesses spanning digital platforms, advanced manufacturing and other technology-driven industries grow in scale and influence.
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 90 of The Trump Administration
SI, Science, Russian Diesel, Farmers First, Media and Fake News, H-1B Visa Fraud Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve drops its Week 90 report on President Trump’s second term —the latest installment of a weekly series tracking every major move and achievement since January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/10/10/week-90-of-the-trump-administration/ This report breaks down the week’s biggest moves—with direct links to pr
The Creative Executive Launches YouTube Series and Business Platform for the Creative Industries October 8
Harry Smith and Siddhi Sundar Harry Smith and Siddhi Sundar Featuring conversations with Will Smith, Todd Black, Caleeb Pinkett, Chris Spencer, and more along with a business education program for creative professionals Launching in partnership with Novus Global and Wispr Flow, the official voice partner of The Creative Executive LOS ANGELES, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Creative Executive, a new series and business education platform built for the modern creative economy, launches on Y
KPMG in Ireland publishes expert analysis of Budget 2027
Discover the key measures announced in Ireland's Budget 2027 in 60 seconds.#budget2027 #tax #ireland Dublin, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KPMG in Ireland has published its comprehensive Budget 2027 analysis , examining the implications of the measures announced for individuals, businesses and the wider Irish economy. KPMG in Ireland - Budget 2027 The analysis brings together perspectives from KPMG specialists across a broad range of areas, including income tax, employment tax, financial ser
GSMA Reports: India's Next Digital Chapter Must Turn Scale into Economic Growth and Trust
New GSMA research sets out how AI ready networks, digital trust and global standards can turn India s connectivity scale into its next wave of economic growth NEW DELHI , Oct. 7, 2026 -- India must transform its world leading mobile connectivity footprint into greater economic value while making trust a foundation of its digital economy, the GSMA said today as it launched three reports at India Mobile Congress 2026 . With around 1.2 billion active mobile connections and almost 450 million 5G connections, India has delivered connectivity at an unprecedented global scale. The GSMA s new research identifies the next priorities needed to achieve India s digital advancement: AI ready networks, faster enterprise digitisation, greater trust in digital services and open, interoperable global standards for 6G.
First Digital Signs Definitive Agreement to Become a Publicly Listed Company to Build the Infrastructure for the Agentic Economy
First Digital, the group behind FDUSD, which has recorded more than $4 trillion in cumulative trading volume, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III valuing First Digital at $250 million on a pre-money equity basis; on closing, the post-combined company is expected to become a Nasdaq-listed company Transaction Highlights First Digital is the group behind FDUSD, a USD-referenced stablecoin launched in 2023 that has recorded more t