Evolution Petroleum Announces Strategic Midland Basin Mineral & Royalty Acquisition

HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EPM) (“Evolution” or the “Company”) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire mineral and royalty (“M&R”) interests in the core Midland Basin of the Permian Basin from a non-affiliated private seller for a total purchase price of approximately $16 million (the “Acquisition”), subject to customary adjustments and closing conditions. The Acquisition is expected to close on or about August 21, 2026, and has an effective date of August 1, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).

Singularity Future Technology Ltd. Announces Pricing of $1.8 Million Registered Direct Offering

New York, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Singularity Future Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: SGLY) (“Singularity” or the “Company”), a global logistics integrated solution provider, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor for the purchase and sale of 600,000 of the company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) (or pre-funded warrants in lieu of Common Stock), at an offering price of $3 per share.

Total Wireless Expands Partnership with Western Union, Bringing Financial Services to Retail Locations Nationwide

Total Wireless stores will now offer Western Union services including money transfers, bill pay and money orders. Select plan-holders will continue to receive one monthly fee-free money transfer

Total Wireless stores will now offer Western Union services including money transfers, bill pay and money orders. Select plan-holders will continue to receive one monthly fee-free money transfer

Total Wireless Amplía su Alianza con Western Union para ofrecer Servicios Financieros en sus Tiendas de Todo el País

Las tiendas de Total Wireless ahora ofrecerán servicios de Western Union, incluyendo transferencias de dinero, pagos de facturas y giros postales. Además, los clientes con planes elegibles continuarán recibiendo una transferencia de dinero al mes sin cargo por transferencia.

Las tiendas de Total Wireless ahora ofrecerán servicios de Western Union, incluyendo transferencias de dinero, pagos de facturas y giros postales. Además, los clientes con planes elegibles continuarán recibiendo una transferencia de dinero al mes sin cargo por transferencia.

Three XPO Drivers Earn Top Awards at 2026 National Truck Driving Championships

GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today announced that three of its drivers earned top honors at the 2026 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC).

Chris Poynor of Pasco, Washington, placed first in the 3-Axle class. An accomplished competitor, Chris was named Grand Champion of the 2026 Washington Truck Driving Championships and previously won two national titles in the Twins class. He has driven more than two million consecutive accident-free miles over his 27-year career with XPO.

Two other XPO drivers earned spots on the podium at this year’s national championships:

Global Viral Vector CDMO Market Poised for Phenomenal Expansion at a CAGR of ~19% by 2034 | DelveInsight

The viral vector CDMO market is witnessing robust growth, fueled by the rapid expansion of gene and cell therapy development and the increasing number of clinical trials worldwide. Rising demand for scalable, high-quality viral vector manufacturing has encouraged biopharmaceutical companies to partner with specialized CDMOs to accelerate product development and commercialization. Continuous investments in manufacturing capacity, advanced production technologies, and regulatory-compliant facilities are further strengthening market expansion. Additionally, growing approvals of advanced therapies and a strong pipeline of gene-based treatments are expected to sustain long-term growth in the viral vector CDMO market.

The viral vector CDMO market is witnessing robust growth, fueled by the rapid expansion of gene and cell therapy development and the increasing number of clinical trials worldwide. Rising demand for scalable, high-quality viral vector manufacturing has encouraged biopharmaceutical companies to partner with specialized CDMOs to accelerate product development and commercialization. Continuous investments in manufacturing capacity, advanced production technologies, and regulatory-compliant facilities are further strengthening market expansion. Additionally, growing approvals of advanced therapies and a strong pipeline of gene-based treatments are expected to sustain long-term growth in the viral vector CDMO market.