ASHEVILLE, NC and RICHMOND, VA, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: HTB) (“HomeTrust”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank, and Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (NYSEAM: BRBS) (“Blue Ridge”), the holding company of Blue Ridge Bank, National Association (“Blue Ridge Bank”), today jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement (“Agreement”), pursuant to which HomeTrust will acquire Blue Ridge in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $448.1 million.
Ever After Foods Acquires Fishway to Expand Integrated Food Production Technology Platform
Schouw & Co. share buy-back programme, week 33 2026
On 2 January 2026, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 59 of 18 December 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 240 million during the period 2 January to 31 December 2026. As outlined in Company Announcement no. 48 of 14 August 2026, the programme was extended with up to DKK 170 million, increasing the total amount of which Schouw & Co. will acquire shares to up to DKK 410 million.
Volaris Group Announces the Acquisition of Alertacall, UK-based Provider of Tenant Engagement Technology for Social Housing
TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volaris Group today announced the acquisition of Alertacall, a UK-based provider of customer engagement and communications technology for the social housing and retirement living sectors. Alertacall delivers a purpose-built combination of Software as a Service (SaaS) software, dedicated hardware, and a UK-based contact center, enabling housing providers to meet their regulatory obligations and improve contact with older and vulnerable customers.
Terra Clean Energy Corp. Announces Receipt of Utah Work Program Permits for the Marysvale Uranium Mines Project
Vancouver B.C., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: C9O0) is pleased to announce that it has received the required permits from the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil, Gas and Mining to commence its planned exploration work program at the Company’s 100%-owned Marysvale Uranium Mines Project located in Marysvale, Utah, United States.
Terra Clean Energy Corp. Announces Receipt of Utah Work Program Permits for the Marysvale Uranium Mines Project
Vancouver B.C., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TERRA CLEAN ENERGY CORP. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE: TCEC, OTCQB: TCEFF, FSE: C9O0) is pleased to announce that it has received the required permits from the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil, Gas and Mining to commence its planned exploration work program at the Company’s 100%-owned Marysvale Uranium Mines Project located in Marysvale, Utah, United States.
Cellulose Fiber Market Size to Surpass USD 80.24 Billion by 2035 Growing at 6.27% CAGR | SNS Insider
U.S. Cellulose Fiber Market to Hit USD 21.47 Billion by 2035; Europe to Reach USD 17.25 Billion Amid Sustainable Textile Demand
Can-Fite: Namodenoson Enhances the Anti-Cancer Effect of Chemotherapy in Pancreatic Cancer
The New Mechanistic Findings Support Can-Fite’s Ongoing Phase IIb Study Design Following Positive Phase IIa Results
Mobilicom Is Set for This Moment: Positioned to Capture Growing U.S. Market Demand Following New Federal Tariff Policy
Supported by: NDAA and U.S. Defense Compliance; FCC Trusted Drone Status; and U.S. Onshore Production Buildout Underway
Can-Fite: Namodenoson Enhances the Anti-Cancer Effect of Chemotherapy in Pancreatic Cancer
The New Mechanistic Findings Support Can-Fite’s Ongoing Phase IIb Study Design Following Positive Phase IIa Results
Mobilicom Is Set for This Moment: Positioned to Capture Growing U.S. Market Demand Following New Federal Tariff Policy
Supported by: NDAA and U.S. Defense Compliance; FCC Trusted Drone Status; and U.S. Onshore Production Buildout Underway
Fulcrum Therapeutics and Slate Medicines Announce Merger Agreement to Advance Next-Generation Migraine Therapies
Combined company to operate as Slate Medicines and focus on advancing Slate’s portfolio of next-generation migraine therapeutics
BASECAT Announces Community Takeover: The Blue Hardhat Cat Building an Army on Base
Bimergen Energy Reports Q2 Earnings With $7.9 Million Revenues
Bimergen achieves $3.9 million Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 ended June 30, 2026
Evolution Metals & Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Executed on the delivery of a defense-grade, non-China rare earth magnet supply chain: became one of the only known commercial-scale producers with OEM-qualified NdFeB magnet grades and took delivery of the first non-China NdPr metal shipment ahead of the January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline and the July 20, 2026 Executive Order on Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains
Evolution Metals & Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Executed on the delivery of a defense-grade, non-China rare earth magnet supply chain: became one of the only known commercial-scale producers with OEM-qualified NdFeB magnet grades and took delivery of the first non-China NdPr metal shipment ahead of the January 1, 2027 DFARS deadline and the July 20, 2026 Executive Order on Securing America’s Defense Supply Chains