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New York-based luxury collateral lender brings Manhattan-caliber appraisal expertise and fully insured nationwide shipping to Texas residents holding watches, jewelry, handbags, diamonds, and precious metals.

Strategic addition enhances AI-powered customer support capabilities across delivery technology ecosystem

Rising streaming demand, AI-driven production workflows, and real-time audience analytics accelerate market growth at 17.2% CAGR

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / In the high-stakes world of property recovery, Evolve Construction & Restoration closes the gap between a successful project and a stressful ordeal, often measured by the integrity of the contractor involved. Achieving a milestone of over 7,000 successful projects is a feat that few in the industry can claim, particularly when those results are backed by an ironclad commitment to client happiness. This landmark achievement reflects a deeper movement toward ethical restoration, where precision, speed, and genuine human care intersect to rebuild lives and communities.

Gulf Offshore Research Institute wins $20 million Gulf Futures Challenge award to transform offshore platforms into hubs for energy, food, and ocean monitoring

The SLB's 2025 Annual Report is now available.

Los Angeles County business leader Ignacio Duron introduces a hands-on pledge to strengthen trade careers and community learning.

Independent Forensic Expert Concludes Allegations of 'Falsified Accounting Records' Are Unsupported

AmeriLife leaders highlight how well-trained, licensed professionals are essential to serving Americans' complex insurance and retirement needs

MARTINS FERRY, OH / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / On April 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of United Bancorp, Inc. (UBCP) declared a second quarter dividend payment of $0.1950 per share for shareholders of record on June 10, 2026 with a payment date of June 19, 2026. This is an increase of $0.01, or 5.4%, over the regular cash dividend paid in the second quarter of last year. In the first two quarters of the current year, UBCP has paid total cash dividends of $0.5625 (inclusive of a special cash dividend of $0.1750 paid in the first quarter). At the second quarter payment level, the regular cash dividend produces a forward yield of 5.13% based on UBCP's market value of $15.21 at the most recent quarter-end.

40+ Coordinated AI Agents Deliver a Unified Five-Stage Quality Pipeline, Free and Open Source Under Apache 2.0 License

BURLINGTON, WI / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Bank CMG is pleased to announce that Jake Stilling has joined the organization as Vice President of Business Banking, serving Southeast Wisconsin from our Burlington & Lake Geneva branch locations.

In the news release Avino Reports Q1 2026 Production Results issued April 23, 2026, the word 'million' was incorrectly stated after the amount of silver equivalent ounces in the first paragraph, the remainder of the news release is unchanged.

Domestic trips dominated, Chicago emerged as the top destination, and Canada led international travel

Competition to spotlight emerging leaders and student-led fintech concepts from 10 academic Massachusetts institutions

At FirsTrust, fiduciary isn't just a buzzword. It's a promise.

OAK BROOK, IL / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Inspira Financial today highlighted its expanding role supporting financial advisors as alternative investments become a larger component of diversified client portfolios.

Scott Clymo of Melbourne, Florida emphasizes the importance of building systems that create long-term opportunity in today's evolving business landscape.

Expanded capabilities help patients and partners navigate access, affordability, and adherence across the healthcare ecosystem

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Firefly, the global leader in moving out-of-home (OOH) advertising, today announced an integration with VIOOH, the leading premium global digital out-of-home (DOOH) supply-side platform.

ELMHURST, IL / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Michele Pelafas, ASID, IIDA, and Valerie Putman have launched The Space To Be Well, a podcast that examines the often-overlooked connection between home design and personal well-being. New episodes air every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

MOBICARD™ will introduce subscription and enterprise monetization features designed to drive recurring revenue and platform growth.

At Wentz Financial Group, understanding comes before outcomes.

What happens when leadership treats accountability as a system, not a personality.

Old Dominion University is meeting the moment by transforming technology from a tool into a bridge, connecting curiosity to discovery.

TASHKENT, UZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / The intensification of cooperation between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in 2025-2026 is moving beyond traditional bilateral interaction and is gradually acquiring a broader regional dimension. The state visit of Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon to Uzbekistan on March 26-27, 2026, reaffirmed the course toward deepening economic ties, including the development of investment mechanisms, industrial cooperation, and infrastructure projects.

Zen Hut launches its refined London model after testing multiple formats since 2023. Built by the team behind The Massage People, the platform offers professional home treatments inspired by spa quality and centered on fair therapist pay.

HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Lofree, the designer peripheral brand known for its "2m² space" philosophy and low-profile mechanical keyboards, today marks the official launch of the Hyzen Kickstarter campaign. Hyzen is the world's first keyboard to integrate mechanical feedback with high-speed magnetic sensing, engineered for users who refuse to compromise between typing comfort and elite gaming performance. Launching April 23rd on Kickstarter, Hyzen opens a new chapter in performance-driven keyboard design.

Screw Press Dewatering Machine Market Accelerates with Demand for Energy-Efficient Sludge Treatment and Advanced Wastewater Management Solutions

MESA, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:MDCE) today announced a strategic capital raise designed to accelerate the Company's rapid transition into a revenue-generating artificial intelligence platform company.

With a focus on leadership and measurable results, Nexstar Network empowers independent contractors in the plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades to outperform the competition.

For 40 years, Sovran has been meeting and exceeding clients' technology needs.

Improving outcomes for clients is what drives Climate Makers' success.

Contracts signed for Animal Study #2: GLP-1-A26-2

MONTREAL, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Critical Elements Lithium Corporation (the "Corporation" or "Critical Elements") (TSX.V:CRE)(OTCQX:CRECF)(FSE:F12) is pleased to announce that at its Annual shareholders meeting (the "Meeting") held on April 22, 2026, shareholders of the Corporation approved all the resolutions, as follows:

Wipeboard offers per-workspace pricing starting at $9/month - a fraction of the cost of enterprise tools - with a 15-minute onboarding designed to end the team adoption problem that plagues the industry

EO1001 demonstrates up to ~40-fold greater potency than osimertinib in EGFR ECD-mutant tumor models

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / In the first calendar quarter (1Q) of 2026, Utah Medical Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:UTMD) attained financial results which were consistent with its previously announced projections for calendar year 2026. But because of the relatively short span of time, results for any given three-month period in comparison with a previous three-month period may not be indicative of comparative results for the year as a whole.

DONGGUAN, CN / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / A humanoid robot is not a single machine. It is a collection of joints that must behave like one.

US Med-Equip Adds Jobs and Opens Local Hub to Supply Oregon and Southwest Washington Health Systems With Rental Equipment Within Hours, Around the Clock

This new platform bridges the gap between routine patient care and clinical research, creating a single, comprehensive wound data backbone for sponsors and research sites.

Toronto-based nutrition technology company, founded by breast cancer survivor Sonia Couto, unveils new feature that translates calories into activity equivalents, the latest step in a decade of work helping the food industry, public health bodies, and hospitals empower healthier choices.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Fort Sask Reno Inc. has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Construction Consultants & Management category for Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to professionally managed renovations, quality workmanship, and exceptional client service.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Inspired Method has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Business Coach category for Northern Alberta, a recognition that highlights the company's impactful approach to helping service-based businesses achieve meaningful, sustainable growth.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Quantum Kitchen Countertops Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Countertops category for Northern Alberta, reflecting its strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer-focused service.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / N&C Construction Renovation Ltd has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Home Renovation Contractor category for Northern Alberta. This recognition reflects the company's dedication to delivering high-quality renovations that enhance both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of residential spaces.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Infinity Healthcare as the 2026 winner in the Home Care Services category in Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to delivering compassionate, personalized in-home care while redefining the role of customer service in healthcare.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Executive Drywall has been named a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Drywall Contractor category, recognizing its consistent delivery of high standard workmanship and dependable project execution across Northern Alberta.

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Cubic Digital Intelligence (CDI), a leader in geospatial and full-motion video software solutions and a business unit of Cubic Defense, will showcase the latest innovations in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) data processing and dissemination at GEOINT 2026, from May 4-6 at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Vertically integrated technology company AVCOM of Virginia Inc. leverages technology and customer service to design and manufacture high-quality commercial spectrum analyzers and signal monitoring products that meet the evolving needs of the satellite communication industry.

With diverse project types, the team at Snow Kreilich Architects achieves design excellence by equally prioritizing clients' goals and aspirations, site influences, environment, and building performance.

Owned and operated by three generations of family members, Keys Cafe & Bakery brings community members together through nostalgic food and warm service that allows everyone who walks in the door to feel like family.

When Boriana Strzok launched 5IVE, she wasn't just starting another creative agency - she was building a fundamentally different model. The award-winning strategist walked away from traditional advertising to create a firm where design thinking, research, and innovation drive meaningful change. Today, she leads a global team that helps organizations refine strategic direction, design tools, execute breakthrough campaigns, and develop brands that function as engines for real-world impact.

Award-winning commercial real estate developer The United Group of Companies, Inc. elevates the potential of senior, student, and multifamily apartment communities across the country.

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Aspira Women's Health Inc. ("Aspira") (OTCQB:AWHL), an AI-enhanced bio-analytics company focused on the development of noninvasive gynecologic disease diagnostics and disease management tools, today announced it is completing the buildout of its molecular laboratory in Q2 2026, marking a major operational milestone that accelerates development and future commercialization of its high-potential endometriosis diagnostic, ENDOinform™.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Elektros, Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining and emerging energy technology company, today provided an update on its ongoing efforts to develop a direct supply pathway from its lithium operations in Sierra Leone, West Africa, to potential refining partners in the United States.

Company Enters New Chapter Under New Management, Bringing Proven PFAS Destruction Results and Vision for Scale to the Field

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq:BGL) ("Blue Gold" or the "Company"), a next-generation gold exploration, development and mining company, today announced the appointment of Daniel Driscoll as Chief Legal Officer.

TUCSON, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG) (AE), a leader in ultrashort pulse directed energy and laser technologies, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a follow-on contract in the amount of approximately $250,000 to support a multi-phase advanced laser technology program at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) for ongoing efforts to explore pulsed laser technologies.

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Hawk Point Media recently sat down with Miles Pelham, Chairman and Founder of Diginex Limited (NASDAQ:DGNX), to discuss what may prove to be a defining moment in the company's evolution: its planned $1.5 billion acquisition of AI-driven enterprise platform Resulticks.

250 kW ZVS module designed for high power density and lower cost — prototype demonstrations on track for June 2026

SPRINGFIELD, VA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / The pool and spa industry in the United States generates upwards of $16 billion each year. A growing slice of that figure now belongs to renovation work, not new installs. The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), which tracks industry trends and sets professional standards across North America, has noted steady climbs in residential renovation activity since 2021.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB:PTIX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering first-in-class neuropeptide therapies for stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced the appointment of Bill Nichols Jr. as President. This strategic leadership addition, combined with a thoughtful optimization of the Company's management structure, sharpens focus and resources on advancing its lead candidate, PT00114 - positioning Protagenic for accelerated clinical progress and long-term value creation for patients and shareholders alike.

MARTINSVILLE, VA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / The board of directors of Carter Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CARE), the holding company of Carter Bank (the "Bank"), approved a cash dividend of $0.10 per share on April 22, 2026. Based on the closing stock price on April 21, 2026 of $24.44, the annualized dividend yield is 1.64%. The dividend is payable on May 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 11, 2026.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Marwynn Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MWYN) ("Marwynn" or the "Company") today announced the launch of its new wholly-owned subsidiary, NexaCore Technologies, Inc. ("NexaCore"). NexaCore is tasked with the development of specialized AI computing infrastructure and technical support services, representing a strategic expansion of Marwynn's technology portfolio into high-growth digital infrastructure markets.

MARTINSVILLE, VA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Carter Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CARE), the holding company of Carter Bank (the "Bank") today announced quarterly net income of $85.8 million, or $3.88 diluted earnings per share ("EPS"), for the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $8.5 million, or $0.38 diluted EPS, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and net income of $9.0 million, or $0.39 diluted EPS, for the first quarter of 2025. Net interest income was $35.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, $34.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, and $30.1 million for the first quarter of 2025. Pre-tax pre-provision income1 was $75.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, $8.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $9.0 million for the first quarter of 2025.

Low-Gluten Emmer and Einkorn Flour Blends Market Outlook 2026-2036 | Dough Stability, Premium Baking Trends, and Clean-Label Positioning Accelerate Growth

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / The heart of Manhattan was transformed into a vibrant celebration of Taiwanese hospitality as traditional "Red Round Tables" took over Times Square. Set against a backdrop of iconic neon billboards and soaring skyscrapers, a festive "Ban-Duo" (traditional outdoor banquet) was hosted by SET TV's program, Have A Seat. The wedding-themed event celebrated New York newlyweds while serving as a high-profile stage to showcase the global influence of Taiwan's rich culinary heritage.

AZT PROTECT™ to be deployed at the largest cement production plant sites to secure production from attacks while lowering operating costs

SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Sibannac, Inc. (OTCID:SNNC), a trailblazer in psychedelic tourism and plant-medicine experiences, welcomes President Trump's executive order accelerating federal research into ibogaine, MDMA, psilocybin and related compounds.

Purpose-built tools, self-service APIs, and workflows make it faster and easier to build, extend, and scale on the Candescent platform

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Manatee, a virtual provider of structured, whole-family mental health care, today announced the appointment of Neha Chaudhary, MD, as an Independent Director to its Board of Directors.

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Candescent, defining the era of Intelligent Banking for banks and credit unions, today introduced new capabilities within the Candescent Marketplace at AXIS 2026, the company's premier client and partner conference. This curated fintech ecosystem helps financial institutions move beyond fragmented integrations and extend Intelligent Banking across their digital banking experiences.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / PPX Mining Corp. (TSXV:PPX)(BVL:PPX) (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to provide an exploration update on its Igor Project located in La Libertad Region, Peru. During 2026 the company plans to drill 9,500 meters at the Callanquitas Mine and drill at the Portachuelos project targeting high grade extensions of previously identified zones. This is one of the most important drilling campaigns in the company's history. The sulfide exploration will be funded by Glencore's investment, see Press Release December 8, 2025, and the oxide exploration will be funded from ongoing free cash flow from the Callanquitas operations.

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Today, Liberated Syndication Inc. ("Libsyn"), the leading podcasting platform for creators and advertisers, announced new exclusive hosting and advertising partnerships with five standout audio and video podcasts: Locked In with Ian Bick, Unlearned Wisdom with Johnny Chang, Restricted Handling, Was I In a Cult?, and The Joe Vulpis Podcast. Under the agreements, Libsyn will exclusively host and monetize each show, connecting advertisers with distinct, highly engaged audiences across culture, faith, entertainment, current affairs, and true storytelling.