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Xometry Releases Comprehensive Upgrades to Its AI Model Architecture

Leveraging Xometry’s proprietary data stack, the upgrades sharpen process recommendations, cost accuracy, and sourcing speed

  • Xometry’s upgraded context-aware AI process recommender now analyzes industry application and material choices alongside part geometry, solving the “cold-start” problem for new accounts and driving automated recommendation acceptance to more than 85%.
  • A new generation of high-capacity cost models, trained on Xometry’s proprietary data insights, delivers approximately 15% improvement in CNC cost-prediction accuracy.
  • The new adaptive sourcing models leverage Xometry’s proprietary data to create a more efficient experience for supplier partners, delivering significant improvements in partner-matching and sourcing speed.

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xometry, Inc. (NASDAQ: XMTR), the global, AI-native marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers of custom manufacturing, today announced comprehensive upgrades to its AI model architecture, deploying a new generation of high-capacity, interconnected models that span the entire manufacturing journey. The upgrades leverage Xometry’s proprietary data insights across five critical dimensions: geometry, manufacturability, pricing, supplier capability, and production outcomes. The smarter the platform gets, the faster Xometry can turn complex engineering inputs into manufacturing decisions.

Smarter Process Recommendations From the First Upload

Xometry’s upgraded context-aware AI process recommender understands a part’s industry application – recognizing, for example, that an aerospace component likely calls for tighter tolerances and flight-grade alloys – along with its probable material and geometry, closing the gap for first-time customers who have no order history for the model to draw on. Buyers get a manufacturing recommendation when they upload a part, providing them with the optimal process from among 20 supported manufacturing techniques. Early feedback has been positive, with the AI recommendation being accepted by buyers more than 85% of the time – a marked improvement over the prior model, with the biggest gains among first-time customers.

A New Generation of Cost Models

The way Xometry prices custom jobs is evolving. Xometry’s new generation of cost-prediction models prices each part based on the specific parameters required to manufacture it. The models consider a greater breadth and depth of inputs, including geometry, material, finish, and whether the part is a standalone part or one of several in a job. This granular input leads to more accurate pricing.

Starting with CNC machining, the new cost-prediction models are trained on Xometry’s proprietary data insights and understand the specific parameters each part requires, delivering an approximately 15% improvement in CNC cost-prediction accuracy, validated through live testing. The models predict a calibrated cost distribution for every CNC job, so Xometry can gauge and signal its confidence level before a quote is returned.

The company plans to extend the upgraded models to additional processes within Xometry’s Instant Quoting Engine® (IQE), and to incorporate additional CNC materials directly into IQE. As new materials are added, the models will continue to improve, built on a broader set of historical custom material requests.

Faster Sourcing, Better-Fitting Jobs for Supplier Partners

The new adaptive sourcing models leverage Xometry’s proprietary supplier data layer to price each job dynamically, moving quickly on well-understood jobs. The new models also incorporate an upgraded job-partner suitability that scores every job against a supplier partner’s machine characteristics – including dimensions of the machine and sub-process capabilities – in addition to quality history and on-time shipping record. This has significantly improved partner-matching. Rather than navigating a noisy board of broad job notifications, partners are presented with a curated flow of better-fitting opportunities. This combination of deep capability matching and responsive pricing leads to a stronger network overall.

“Across the millions of parts quoted through Xometry, our AI is constantly learning. Our new models move beyond treating that knowledge as separate skills, where one model recommends how to build something, another prices it, another finds who should build it. Now, they are an intelligence layer that gets sharper every time a part moves through it. That’s what makes Xometry the digital infrastructure for custom manufacturing,” said Vaidy Raghavan, Chief Technology Officer at Xometry. “The data layers are what’s actually deciding how a part gets made, what it costs, and who builds it. And the smarter that data gets, the more directly our customers feel it – more optimal recommendations, accurate pricing, better-fit suppliers – every time they upload a part.”

Learn more about Xometry.

About Xometry


Xometry’s
 (NASDAQ: XMTR) AI-native marketplace, popular Thomasnet® industrial sourcing platform and suite of cloud-based services are rapidly digitizing the manufacturing industry. Xometry provides manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their businesses and streamlines the procurement process for buyers through real-time pricing and lead-time data. Learn more at xometry.com or follow Xometry on LinkedIn.

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Lauran Cacciatori
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Introducing Chime Invest, Bringing Wealth Building to Millions Who Already Trust Chime with Their Money

Introducing Chime Invest, Bringing Wealth Building to Millions Who Already Trust Chime with Their Money

Commission-free investing with no account minimums, built into the Chime app to make it easy for millions of Americans to start investing

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Chime, America’s #1 choice for banking1, today announced the launch of Chime Invest™, bringing investing to the Chime app where members already get paid, spend, and save. Members can buy stocks and ETFs commission-free, or let an expert-managed portfolio do the work for them, with no account minimums.2

Chime was built on the idea that financial services should be helpful, easy, and free, and investing is the natural next step to unlocking financial progress. The average member engages with the Chime app five times a day and transacts more than 50 times a month. Now investing lives in the same place, not a separate app or user experience to manage on the side.

Built for Mainstream Americans

About 40% of Americans report not owning any stock,³ missing out on one of the most reliable ways to build wealth over time. For many, getting started has felt intimidating, time-consuming, or simply easy to put off.

In a recent Chime survey, members pointed to the same barriers: too little time to learn the market, more pressing uses for their money, and the cost of professional advice.4 With Chime Invest, members can start with as little as $1, and for those short on time or expertise, an expert-managed portfolio handles it for them.

“The hardest part of investing is often getting started and sticking with it,” said Chris Britt, CEO and Co-founder of Chime. “Millions of people already trust Chime with their money every day. By bringing investing into the app they already know and love, we’re making it easier to turn saving into investing and investing into long-term wealth.”

With the addition of Chime Invest, members now have access to wealth building tools in one place, with commission-free investing, Managed Portfolios with no account minimums, and high-yield savings earning up to 3.75% APY.5

How Chime Invest Works

Chime Invest offers two ways to invest, both in the same account:

  • Managed Portfolios. For members who want their investing handled for them, they can choose an expert-built, diversified portfolio personalized to their goals and risk profile, managed by Atomic Invest, an SEC registered investment adviser. Managed Portfolios have no account balance minimums and have no management fees for Chime Prime members, a 0.10% annual management fee for Chime Plus members, and 0.25% for all other Chime members.
  • Self-directed Investing. For members who want full control, they can choose from a broad selection of U.S. stocks and ETFs, all commission-free.

Securities held in members’ investment accounts are SIPC-protected6 up to $500,000. General access to Chime Invest rolls out to members over the coming weeks.

About Chime:

Chime (Nasdaq: CHYM) is a financial technology company founded on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. We offer a broad range of low-cost banking and payments products that address the most critical financial needs of everyday people. Our member-aligned business model has helped millions of people to unlock financial progress™. Member deposits are FDIC-insured through The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, up to applicable limits.7

Disclosures

Chime is a financial technology company, not an investment advisor or broker-dealer. These services are not endorsed or offered by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A.

1 Based on a blind May 2026 representative survey conducted by Chime using a third-party survey platform, Chime was chosen among listed financial services providers more often by consumers who opened a new personal checking account at a different institution within the preceding six months. Chime offers access to checking accounts used for everyday banking.
 

2 Investment advisory services provided by Atomic Invest LLC (“Atomic”), an SEC registered investment adviser. Chime is a paid promoter of Atomic and receives compensation based on the assets of referred clients, which creates an incentive for Chime to refer clients to Atomic. See the Atomic Invest Promoter Disclosure Statement for more information. Members can buy stocks and ETFs commission-free; other fees and expenses may apply. Investments in securities: Not FDIC Insured, Not Bank Guaranteed, May Lose Value. Investing involves risks, including the possible loss of principal.

 

Brokerage services for Atomic are provided by Atomic Brokerage LLC (“Atomic Brokerage”), a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC and an affiliate of Atomic, which creates a conflict of interest. For more details about Atomic, please see the Form CRS, Form ADV Part 2A and Privacy Policy. For more details about Atomic Brokerage LLC, please see the Form CRS, General Disclosures and fee schedule. You can check the background of Atomic Brokerage on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.

 

Neither Atomic Invest LLC nor Atomic Brokerage LLC, nor any of their affiliates is a bank. Before investing, consider your investment objectives and fees and expenses charged. Advisory services through Atomic are not to be construed as tax advice or financial planning and do not take into consideration investments that clients may hold outside of Atomic.
 

3 Gallup Economy and Personal Finance survey, April 2026 (58% of U.S. adults report owning stock, whether in individual stocks, mutual funds, or retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or IRA).
 

4 Source: Chime survey of 3,000 consumers, conducted September 2025.
 

5 The Annual Percentage Yields (“APYs”) for the Chime Savings Account are variable and may change at any time. The disclosed APY rates are effective as of 07/17/2026. No minimum balance required. Must have $0.01 in savings to earn interest. The following APY rates apply based upon your status: 3.75% APY for Chime Prime, 2.75% APY for Chime Plus, and 0.75% APY for standard. See Chime Membership Tiers Terms and Conditions for more details.
 

6 Atomic Brokerage LLC is a member of SIPC (Securities Investor Protection Corporation) which protects securities customers of its members up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for claims for cash). Explanatory brochure available upon request or at www.sipc.org. SIPC does not protect against the decline in value of your securities.
 

7 Chime is not FDIC-insured. The Bancorp Bank, N.A. and Stride Bank, N.A. are the FDIC-insured members. Deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through depository insurance coverage to apply. FDIC deposit insurance limit is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, per ownership category. 

 

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Acadia Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Remlifanserin in Alzheimer’s Disease Psychosis

Acadia Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Remlifanserin in Alzheimer’s Disease Psychosis

— Designation underscores the significant unmet need for new treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, a serious condition with no FDA-approved therapies

— RADIANT Phase 2 enrollment completed, with topline results now expected September to October 2026 and Phase 3 screening and enrollment underway

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to remlifanserin, an investigational, highly selective, 5-HT2A receptor inverse agonist, for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Alzheimer’s disease psychosis (ADP).

Fast Track designation is designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review of drugs intended to treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need, with the goal of getting important new drugs to patients earlier.

“FDA Fast Track designation for remlifanserin underscores the significant unmet need for new treatment options for people living with Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, a serious condition for which there are currently no FDA-approved therapies,” said Catherine Owen Adams, Chief Executive Officer of Acadia. “This is an important milestone for the remlifanserin program, and we look forward to sharing upcoming topline data from the RADIANT Phase 2 trial as we continue to advance remlifanserin as a potential new treatment option for patients and families impacted by this devastating condition.”

Acadia is also providing an update on RADIANT, its development program evaluating remlifanserin for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with ADP. Enrollment in the Phase 2 portion of the program has been completed, and the Company now expects to report topline results in September to October 2026. Consistent with RADIANT’s operationally seamless design, screening and enrollment are underway in the Phase 3 studies.

About Remlifanserin

Remlifanserin (ACP-204) is a potent and highly selective serotonin 5-HT2A receptor inverse agonist for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body–associated psychosis and is believed to reduce hallucinations and delusions through selective 5-HT2A receptor inverse agonism, potentially restoring excitatory/inhibitory (E/I) balance without direct dopamine (D2) blockade and avoiding the common safety and tolerability issues associated with atypical antipsychotics.1,2

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference. For more information, visit us at acadia.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact and can be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “intends,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “potential,” “guidance,” “continue” and similar expressions (including the negative thereof) intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements about the potential efficacy and safety of remlifanserin as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, the FDA’s potential review of a new drug application for remlifanserin as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, the receipt and timing of the topline results of the RADIANT Phase 2 study, and the enrollment of the Phase 3 portion of the RADIANT development program. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied by our forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, the inherent uncertainty regarding development of product candidates; our ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals to commercialize our products and product candidates; if and when approved, market acceptance of our products and our ability to continue to stay in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Given the risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. For a discussion of these and other risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ, please refer to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026, filed on May 7, 2026, as well as our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update them after this date, except as required by law.

References

1 Burstein ES. Relevance of 5-HT2A receptor modulation of pyramidal cell excitability for dementia-related psychosis: implications for pharmacotherapy. CNS Drugs. 2021;35(7):727-741. doi:10.1007/s40263-021-00836-7

2 Burstein ES, Dey PM, Pathak S. Nonclinical characterization of ACP-204, a novel second-generation 5-HT2A inverse agonist. Poster presented at: Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC); July 27-31, 2025; Toronto, Canada.

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Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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(858) 261-2872

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Jessica Tieszen

(858) 261-2950

[email protected]

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Teledyne FLIR Defense Announces Winners of 31st Annual Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards for Airborne Law Enforcement at APSCON Conference

Teledyne FLIR Defense Announces Winners of 31st Annual Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards for Airborne Law Enforcement at APSCON Conference

Event honors police aviation crews across America for use of thermal imaging systems in search and rescue, high-speed pursuit, and other lifesaving missions;

Winning agencies from California, Florida, and Oklahoma

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced the winners of the 31st Annual ‘Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards’ at the APSCON 2026 Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260720675188/en/

Thermal image from one of the 2026 Teledyne FLIR Vision Award winners.

Thermal image from one of the 2026 Teledyne FLIR Vision Award winners.

The Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards are presented to members of the airborne law enforcement community who have best demonstrated use of thermal imaging systems in carrying out their missions, whether conducting search and rescue efforts, pursuing suspects, or saving lives in other ways. The awards are divided into four categories, including the FANG Award for operations involving a K-9 support team.

This year’s winners are …

Vision Award: First Place
Tulsa Police Air Support Unit
Officer Michael Richert; Officer Isaac Wall

Vision Award: Second Place
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Sheriff Tom Hopman; Deputy Sheriff Cody Green

Vision Award: Third Place
Broward County Sheriff’s Office
Pilot Steven Hungler; Deputy TFO Jason Petrucci

Life Saver Award
Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Pilot Chase Gomez; Deputy Pilot Jonathan Lozada

Pursuit Awards
San Diego Police Department
Sergeant Matthew Zdunich; Officer Erik Skyhar

FANG Award
Tulsa Police Air Support Unit
Officer Jayson Smith; Officer Todd Hanson; K-9: Knox

“For more than 30 years, we have recognized the dedication and professionalism of the men and women in law enforcement who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Dr. JihFen Lei, President of Teledyne Defense and Aerospace Group and Senior Vice President of Teledyne Technologies. “The Teledyne FLIR Vision Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of police aviation crews that use thermal imaging technology to carry out critical missions and realize successful outcomes.

“We are proud to recognize their service to public safety and congratulate this year’s winners, along with all those who submitted entries, for their outstanding work,” Lei added.

Teledyne FLIR has presented the Vision Awards and sponsored the APSCON conference for more than 25 years. A panel of judges nominate finalists and choose the winners based on several criteria, including:

  • Crew Coordination – how well did the aircrew communicate and manage the incident, both inside the cockpit and with ground officers?
  • Technical Competence – skill-level shown around search techniques, anticipating suspect behavior, focus under pressure, and operating imaging systems.
  • The “FLIR Factor” – how instrumental were Teledyne FLIR thermal cameras in completing the mission?

Visit us online to learn more about Teledyne FLIR’s Surveillance and imaging solutions for airborne, land and maritime applications.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been providing advanced, mission-critical technology and systems for more than 45 years. Our products are on the frontlines of the world’s most pressing military, security and public safety challenges. As a global leader in thermal imaging, we design and build sophisticated surveillance sensors for air, land and maritime use. We develop the most rugged, trusted unmanned air and ground platforms, as well as intelligent sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives. At Teledyne FLIR Defense we bring together this expertise to deliver solutions that enable critical decisions and keep our world safe – from any threat, anywhere. To learn more, visit us online or follow @flir and @flir_defense.

About Teledyne Technologies

Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated digital imaging products and software, instrumentation, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne’s operations are primarily located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit Teledyne’s website at www.teledyne.com.

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Hancock Whitney Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire One Florida Bank

Hancock Whitney Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire One Florida Bank

GULFPORT, Miss.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) (“Hancock Whitney”), has received regulatory approval or confirmation of non-objection from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance to complete its previously announced proposed acquisition of OFB Bancshares, Inc. (“OFB Bancshares”), parent company of One Florida Bank. In addition, at a special meeting, shareholders of OFB Bancshares approved the proposal to adopt the previously announced merger agreement providing for the proposed acquisition. The proposed acquisition was announced on May 15, 2026, is expected to close on or about August 1, 2026, and remains subject to the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

About Hancock Whitney

Since the late 1800s, Hancock Whitney has embodied core values of Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. Hancock Whitney offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas offer comprehensive financial products and services, including traditional and online banking; commercial and small business banking; private banking; trust and investment services; healthcare banking; and mortgage services. The company also operates combined loan and deposit production offices in the greater metropolitan areas of Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. More information is available at www.hancockwhitney.com.

About One Florida Bank

One Florida Bank was founded on a simple promise: local decision making and relationship-driven banking. From the beginning, the company has focused on building trusted partnerships grounded in deep community knowledge, responsiveness, and long-term thinking. One Florida Bank provides personalized service that delivers value, convenience, and genuine care through experienced bankers and modern technology platforms. One Florida Bank serves clients through six banking offices in Orlando, Winter Park, Longwood, Oviedo, Apopka, and Chipley, Florida, by offering a full suite of financial products including commercial, residential mortgage, and installment loans and checking, treasury management, savings, and term deposit accounts. More information is available at www.onefloridabank.com.

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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of, and subject to the protections of, section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any statement that does not describe historical or current facts is a forward-looking statement. These statements often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “forecast,” “goals,” “targets,” “initiatives,” “focus,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook,” or similar expressions or future conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” and “could.” Forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and on information currently available to management. Our statements speak as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update these statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those contained in such statements in light of new information or future events.

Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on such statements. Statements about the proposed acquisition, including future financial and operating results, may differ materially from those set forth in the forward looking statements, including as a result of changes in the level of business contracts to be acquired, the ability to retain customers and employees following closing, receipt of certain third party or regulatory approvals and the ability to realize expected cost savings or other synergies from the acquisition. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in other periodic reports that we file with the SEC.

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Toro Corp. Announces the Date of its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) (“Toro”, or the “Company”), a global energy transportation services provider, announced today that its Board of Directors (the ”Board”) has scheduled the Company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the ”Meeting”) to be held on September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., local time, at 223 Christodoulou Chatzipavlou Street, Hawaii Royal Gardens, 3036 Limassol, Cyprus. The Board has fixed a record date of July 17, 2026 (the ”Record Date”) for the determination of the shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.

The Company’s Notice of the Meeting and Proxy Statement will be mailed on or around July 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the Record Date and will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ”Commission”) and available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The proxy materials will also be available on the Company’s website at www.torocorp.com.


About Toro Corp.

Toro Corp. is a global energy transportation services provider, operating a modern fleet of oceangoing vessels. The Company’s fleet comprises two LPG carriers and two MR tanker vessels transporting petrochemical gases and refined petroleum products worldwide.

Toro is incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “TORO”.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.torocorp.com. Information on our website does not constitute a part of this press release.


Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Forward-looking statements give the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events, including business strategy, goals, and future financial condition and performance, and so actual results may differ materially from what is expressed or implied by the statements. These statements sometimes use words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “project”, “plan”, “potential”, “will”, “may”, “should”, “expect”, “pending”, “indicates” and other words of similar meaning (or the negative thereof) and include all matters that are not historical or current facts.

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and/or are beyond our control or precise estimate. Such risks, uncertainties and other discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 and/or our other filings with the SEC, which can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by applicable law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


CONTACT DETAILS

For further information please contact:

Investor Relations
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Daré Bioscience Launches Nationwide Virtual Bus Tour Webinar Series to Showcase Commercial Strategy and Growth Opportunities

President & CEO, Sabrina Martucci Johnson, to host interactive investor webcasts featuring corporate updates, commercial strategy and live Q&A

SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Daré Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: DARE), a purpose-driven health biotech company solely focused on closing the gap in women’s health between promising science and real-world solutions, today announced the launch of its “Across the U.S.” Virtual Bus Tour Webinar Series, a multi-event investor engagement initiative designed to provide shareholders with direct access to the Company’s leadership and the opportunity to learn more about Daré’s commercial strategy, product portfolio, growth opportunities and long-term vision.

Hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer, Sabrina Martucci Johnson, the live webinar series will feature corporate presentations, discussions surrounding the Company’s women’s health portfolio and commercialization strategy, updates on key business initiatives, and interactive question-and-answer sessions with investors. The events will also provide information about Daré’s ongoing Regulation A offering and how eligible investors can participate.

“Maintaining an open dialogue with our shareholders and the broader investment community is a key priority for Daré,” said Ms. Johnson. “This webinar series provides an opportunity to discuss our strategy, the significant unmet needs we are addressing in women’s health, our commercial opportunities, and the progress we are making as we continue executing on our long-term growth plans. We look forward to engaging directly with investors and answering their questions throughout the series.”

Schedule and Webcast Access Details

Investors are invited to register for and attend any of the upcoming live events in the “Across the U.S.” Virtual Bus Tour Webinar Series:

  • West Coast Stop – Thursday, July 23 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time – Register here
  • Southern Stop – Wednesday, August 5 at 8:00 AM Mountain Time – Register here
  • Midwest Stop – Tuesday, August 11 at 11:30 AM Central Time – Register here
  • East Coast Stop – Wednesday, August 26 at 3:30 PM Eastern Time – Register here

Each webcast will include updated commentary on the Company’s business and market opportunities, allowing investors to stay informed on Daré’s continued progress. While each event is themed around a different regional “tour stop,” all shareholders and interested parties are invited to attend any or all of the live sessions.

A replay of each webcast will be made available on the Presentations, Events & Webcasts page of the Investors section of the Company’s website at http://ir.darebioscience.com, and accessible for 90 days after the live webcast.


ABOUT DARÉ BIOSCIENCE, INC.

Daré Bioscience (NASDAQ: DARE) is a purpose-driven health biotech company solely focused on closing the gap in women’s health between promising science and real-world solutions. Every innovation Daré advances is based in advanced science and backed by rigorous, peer-reviewed research. From contraception to menopause, sexual health to fertility, vaginal health to infectious disease, Daré is working to close critical gaps in care using science that serves her needs. For decades, women have been told to “wait it out” or “live with it,” while innovations that could improve their quality of life languish in the regulatory or funding pipeline. With growing awareness around menopause, sexual health, and vaginal health, the conversation is shifting. However, access to proven solutions is lagging. Daré is working to change that. Learn more at darebioscience.com.

Contact:

Daré Bioscience Investor Relations

[email protected] 
Source: Daré Bioscience, Inc.



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Goosehead Insurance, Inc. to Host Investor Day on November 13

WESTLAKE, Texas, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (“Goosehead” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GSHD), a rapidly growing, independent personal lines insurance agency, today announced that the company will host a 2026 Investor Day at the Company’s headquarters in Westlake on Friday, November 13, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. EST.

The event will include presentations from Goosehead’s executive leadership team outlining the company’s vision, long-term growth plans, and strategic priorities.

A live webcast and replay following the event will be available at Goosehead Investor Relations.

About Goosehead

Goosehead (NASDAQ: GSHD) is a rapidly growing and innovative independent personal lines insurance agency that distributes its products and services through corporate and franchise locations throughout the United States. Goosehead was founded on the premise that the consumer should be at the center of our universe and that everything we do should be directed at providing extraordinary value by offering broad product choice and a world-class service experience. Goosehead represents over 200 insurance companies that underwrite personal and commercial lines. For more information, please visit goosehead.com or goosehead.com/become-a-franchisee

Contacts

Investor Contact:
Maddie Middleton
Goosehead Insurance – Senior Director of Investor Relations
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

PR Contact:
Mission North for Goosehead Insurance
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]



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T3 Defense Subsidiary ITS Delivers Advanced Composite Materials Production Line to Leading Building Materials Manufacturer, Bringing Defense-Proven Fiberglass Technology to Industrial Scale

ITS Designs and Delivers a Custom Composite Materials Production Line, Extending Defense-Grade Fiber-Reinforced Composite Manufacturing to Industrial Scale

NEW YORK and NETANYA, Israel, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — T3 Defense Inc. (Nasdaq: DFNS) (“T3 Defense” or the “Company”), a defense company that acquires and operates mission-critical defense and industrial businesses, today announced that its subsidiary, Industrial Techno-Logic Solutions (“ITS”), has designed and delivered a custom composite materials production line to a leading Israeli building materials manufacturer.

Bringing its defense-proven fiberglass production expertise to a line for a customer in building materials, ITS was able to fully integrate automated materials handling, precision application, and fiberglass-based reinforcement to manufacture advanced composite products at industrial scale. Applying its Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methodology, ITS assumed end-to-end responsibility for mechanical engineering design, machining, supply chain management, integration, and factory deployment, enabling the manufacturer to achieve production-ready output with the precision and delivery reliability that characterizes ITS’s work across defense and industrial programs.

“Defense capability increasingly depends on sovereign manufacturing supply chains. Nations that cannot produce the components their defense programs require at home face critical vulnerabilities at exactly the wrong moment. ITS is closing that gap,” said Menny Shalom, Chairman and CEO of T3 Defense. “Composite materials are becoming foundational across defense and industrial manufacturing, and the ability to produce them reliably at scale is a strategic capability in its own right. This production line gives the customer exactly that foundation, at the precision that defense and industrial programs demand. As governments and prime contractors continue to prioritize localized, qualified manufacturing, we expect ITS to be an increasingly sought-after partner for exactly this type of capability-building engagement.”

The delivery marks the latest milestone in an ongoing relationship between ITS and the undisclosed customer, reflecting confidence the customer has placed in ITS as a long-term manufacturing partner. The expansion of the collaboration to include a dedicated continuous production line underscores ITS’s ability to support customers across successive programs and scale, translating early-stage engineering partnerships into full production-ready industrial infrastructure.

About ITS

Industrial Techno-Logic Solutions (ITS) is an engineering and manufacturing systems company that develops specialized production lines for complex defense and industrial technologies. Using a Design for Manufacturing (DFM) methodology, ITS designs production systems that enable advanced products to be manufactured reliably and at scale. By combining engineering design, machining, supply chain management, and factory deployment, ITS helps customers move technologies from concept to production-ready manufacturing environments. ITS is a majority-owned subsidiary of T3 Defense Inc. For more information, visit www.its-eng.com.

About T3 Defense

T3 Defense Inc. (Nasdaq: DFNS) is a defense company that acquires and operates mission-critical defense businesses embedded in long-cycle national security programs. The company targets businesses operating at constrained, qualification-driven, or execution-critical points across the industrial base where strategic value exists and where qualification, capacity, and execution are decisive. Through disciplined M&A, centralized capital and strategy, and decentralized operating autonomy, T3 Defense seeks to strengthen critical defense capabilities and compound long-term value. For more information, visit www.t3dfns.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding ITS’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities, the expected performance of the production line delivered to the client, and the Company’s growth strategy. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. T3 Defense Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law.

Contact:

T3 Defense Inc.

575 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10017
[email protected]
www.t3dfns.com

ITS Inc.

Amit Cwitk
[email protected]

Investor Relations (US)

Lena Cati
[email protected]
+1 212 836-9611

Val Ferraro
[email protected]
+1 212 836-9612

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VivoPower Appoints Group Finance Director

LONDON, UK / ABU DHABI, UAE, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
VivoPower PLC (NASDAQ: VIVO) (“VivoPower” or the “Company”), a B Corp-certified global developer and owner of powered land and data center infrastructure for AI compute applications, today announced the appointment of Syed Muhammad Nouman, FCA, as Group Finance Director, effective from July 20, 2026. Mr. Nouman will serve as the Company’s Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer for SEC reporting purposes, as ratified by the Company’s Audit Committee.

Mr. Nouman began his career at PwC, where he developed a strong foundation in audit and financial reporting. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) with more than 17 years of global finance and accounting leadership experience. He brings deep expertise across audit and risk management, IFRS and US GAAP reporting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, real estate development and investment, and global tax management. His career includes senior leadership roles in multinational companies across the oil & gas, real estate, automation engineering, and hospitality sectors, overseeing complex finance operations across multiple continents.

Mr. Nouman’s appointment strengthens VivoPower’s accounting and finance function as the Company scales its sovereign AI data center infrastructure business and progresses the business combination of its Tembo subsidiary towards independent listing. His focus will span group financial control and statutory reporting across the Company’s multi-jurisdictional footprint, public company reporting and audit readiness in line with Nasdaq, SEC and UK Companies House requirements, enterprise financial planning, working capital optimization, as well as support for corporate development including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raising, and transaction execution.

Kevin Chin, Executive Chairman and CEO of VivoPower, said: “We are pleased to welcome Nouman to VivoPower as Group Finance Director. His depth of experience across audit, financial reporting and multinational finance leadership, combined with his track record in mergers and acquisitions and complex, multi-jurisdictional operations, is exactly what we need as we scale our sovereign AI data center infrastructure business and progress the business combination of our Tembo subsidiary. Nouman’s appointment further fortifies our finance function and our public company reporting capabilities at a pivotal moment in VivoPower’s growth.”

About VivoPower

Originally founded in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, VivoPower is an award-winning B Corporation with data center and powered land infrastructure across Norway, Finland, and the United Arab Emirates. The Company’s mission is to be the independent, trusted partner for sovereign nations that develop and operate sustainable data center infrastructure, ensuring sovereign control over power, data, and national intelligence. In doing so, VivoPower helps sovereign nations bridge the gap between their energy assets and their AI ambitions by providing the Power-to-X infrastructure necessary to build and control their own domestic intelligence hubs.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication includes certain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may include, for example, statements about the Company’s ability to execute on its AI infrastructure strategy, the proposed business combination of the Company’s Tembo subsidiary, and the benefits of the events or transactions described in this communication. These statements are based on VivoPower’s management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to risk, uncertainty, and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of VivoPower’s business. These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include changes in business conditions, fluctuations in customer demand, changes in accounting interpretations, management of rapid growth, intensity of competition from other providers of products and services, changes in general economic conditions, geopolitical events and regulatory changes, and other factors set forth in VivoPower’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. VivoPower is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

Media Contacts

VivoPower: [email protected]