Toronto, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gulf & Pacific Equities Corp. (TSX-V: GUF), an established company focused on the acquisition, management and development of anchored shopping centers in Western Canada, reports a 4.4% increase in revenue to $2,356,856 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, from $2,257,363 for the same period last year.
Bunker Hill and Silver47 Announce Merger to Create a ‘Made in America’ U.S. Silver & Critical Minerals Champion
KELLOGG, Idaho and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (“Bunker Hill”) (TSX: BNKR | OTCQB: BHLL), and Silver47 Exploration Corp. (“Silver47”) (TSXV: AGA | OTCQX: AAGAF | Frankfurt: QP2) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement dated August 20, 2026 (the “Arrangement Agreement”) pursuant to which Bunker Hill has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Silver47 by way of a plan of arrangement (the “Transaction”). Concurrent with the Transaction, the combined company (the “Combined Company”) will seek a name change to “Bunker Hill Silver Corp.” and remain listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”).
Brantone Veylor Launches Its European Strategic Expansion
European Commission approves Johnson & Johnson’s TECVAYLI®▼ (teclistamab) plus daratumumab for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, offering a potential new standard of care
BEERSE, BELGIUM, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Johnson & Johnson today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved an indication extension for TECVAYLI® (teclistamab) in combination with daratumumab for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who have received at least one prior therapy. The approval introduces a new treatment option as early as second line for patients living with RRMM.
European Commission approves Johnson & Johnson’s TECVAYLI®▼ (teclistamab) plus daratumumab for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, offering a potential new standard of care
BEERSE, BELGIUM, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Johnson & Johnson today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved an indication extension for TECVAYLI® (teclistamab) in combination with daratumumab for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who have received at least one prior therapy. The approval introduces a new treatment option as early as second line for patients living with RRMM.
STARTRADER Launches XAUUSD247, Extending Gold CFD Access Across the Full Week
Knowledge Returns Alliance Expands AI-Enabled Financial Education Through PF System
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Knowledge Returns Alliance (KRA) is expanding the integration of financial education, applied research, and artificial intelligence through the continued development of its Precision Focus System (PF System). The initiative reflects KRA’s broader effort to equip learners with the financial knowledge, analytical capabilities, and technology awareness increasingly required across modern financial markets.
Statkraft applies for licence to build new Høyanger K5 hydropower plant
(Høyanger, 21 August 2026) Statkraft applies for a licence from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to build a new Høyanger hydropower plant and Breidal hydropower plant in Høyanger municipality. The hydropower plants will replace the existing Høyanger K5A and K5B hydropower plants and provide more renewable power for the industry and increased flexible capacity, without new reservoirs or additional water resources.
In May, Statkraft announced plans to invest NOK 80 billion in Norway over the next ten years. A new Høyanger K5 hydropower plant is an important part of the plan to upgrade and further develop Norway’s hydropower assets. The investment framework for the development is just under NOK 3 billion.
Statkraft søker om å bygge nytt Høyanger K5 kraftverk
(Høyanger, 21. august 2026) Statkraft søker om konsesjon for nytt Høyanger kraftverk og Breidal kraftverk i Høyanger kommune. Kraftverkene skal erstatte dagens Høyanger K5A og K5B og vil gi mer fornybar kraft til industrien og mer regulerbar effekt uten nye reguleringsmagasin eller mer vann.
Drovix Launches In-House Multi-Asset Liquidity and Execution Stack for Sub-Millisecond Fills, Tighter Spreads
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Drovix (MU) Ltd, licensed by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius as an Investment Dealer (Full Service Dealer, license GB21026813) and acting as a principal execution counterparty, has brought its institutional liquidity and execution stack to market, opening aggregated multi-asset OTC liquidity to brokers, hedge funds, family offices and proprietary trading firms through a single counterparty relationship.
Ipsen completes acquisition of Kartos Therapeutics, strengthening late-stage Oncology pipeline
PARIS, FRANCE, 21 AUGUST 2026 – Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Kartos Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company adding late-stage MDM2 inhibitor navtemadlin in Phase III clinical development in myelofibrosis.
Ipsen completes acquisition of Kartos Therapeutics, strengthening late-stage Oncology pipeline
PARIS, FRANCE, 21 AUGUST 2026 – Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Kartos Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company adding late-stage MDM2 inhibitor navtemadlin in Phase III clinical development in myelofibrosis.
Ipsen finalise l’acquisition de Kartos Therapeutics, renforçant son portefeuille d’oncologie en phase avancée
PARIS, FRANCE, 21 AOUT 2026 – Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) a annoncé aujourd’hui avoir finalisé l’acquisition de Kartos Therapeutics, une société biopharmaceutique au stade clinique, apportant le navtemadlin, un inhibiteur de MDM2 en développement clinique de phase III dans la myélofibrose.
Questor Technology Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Emission Rx in Strategic Move to Lead North American Emissions Combustion Technology
CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questor Technology Inc. (“Questor” or the “Company”) (TSXV: QST) announces that it has entered into an LOI to acquire Emission Rx Ltd. (“Emission Rx”), a privately held Calgary-based waste gas combustion service company (the “Transaction”). Through a concurrent commercial arrangement with AeroTech Group of Companies, the Transaction would also provide Questor with access to established fabrication capabilities.
Evolution Petroleum Closes Strategic Acquisition of Midland Basin Mineral & Royalty Interests
Acquisition is Immediately Accretive to Cash Flow per Share
Salem Media Completes Acquisition by WaterStone, Begins New Chapter as Private Company
ZenaTech cierra su 28.a adquisición de Drones como Servicio, incorporando una empresa canadiense de ingeniería civil y estructural con clientes en cinco provincias
VANCOUVER, Columbia Británica, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), proveedor de soluciones tecnológicas especializado en drones con IA (inteligencia artificial), Drones como Servicio (DaaS), SaaS empresarial y soluciones de computación cuántica, anuncia que ha completado la adquisición de la empresa canadiense de ingeniería Cogswell Engineering, Ltd. (Cogswell), ubicada en Dartmouth, cerca de Halifax, Nueva Escocia. Cogswell es una empresa de servicios integrales de ingeniería civil, estructural, mecánica y eléctrica que presta servicios a constructores, empresas de construcción, autoridades de obras públicas y organizaciones con presencia en múltiples jurisdicciones en cinco provincias. La adquisición representa la 28.ª adquisición de Drones como Servicio de ZenaTech hasta la fecha, la tercera en Canadá y la segunda en la región de Halifax.
FS Bancorp, Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition of Pacific West Bancorp
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ : FSBW) FS Bancorp, Inc. (“FS Bancorp”), the parent company of 1st Security Bank of Washington, announced that effective August 19, 2026, it completed its previously announced acquisition of Pacific West Bancorp (“Pacific West”), an Oregon corporation and the merger of Pacific West Bank, the bank subsidiary of Pacific West, into 1st Security Bank of Washington.
ZenaTech Closes 28th Drone as a Service Acquisition, Adding a Canadian-based Civil and Structural Engineering Firm with Customers Across Five Provinces
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Canadian-based engineering firm Cogswell Engineering, Ltd. (Cogswell), located in Dartmouth, near Halifax, Nova Scotia. Cogswell is a full-service civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering firm serving builders, construction companies, public works authorities and multi-jurisdictional organizations across five provinces. The acquisition marks ZenaTech’s 28th Drone as a Service acquisition to date, its third in Canada, and its second in the Halifax region.