Month: August 2025

BOSTON, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating genetic insights into the development of therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders characterized by neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance, today announced that CEO Marcio Souza will be participating a virtual fireside chat hosted by Truist Securities analyst Joon Lee on August 5, 2025 at 10:00amEST. The registration link can be found here. About Praxis  Praxis Precision Medicines is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company translating insights from genetic epilepsies into the development of therapies for CNS disorders characterized by neuronal excitation-inhibition imbalance. Praxis is applying genetic insights to the discovery and development of therapies for rare and...

SINGAPORE, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the continued growth of its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment in Asia with the appointment of Martin Tupila as a Senior Managing Director, based in Singapore. Mr. Tupila brings more than 20 years of experience in forensic accounting, financial investigations, regulatory enforcement and compliance advisory across Asia, Europe and Australia. He has supported multinational organisations, law firms and regulatory bodies on high-profile matters involving fraud, corruption, accounting irregularities and financial misstatement. In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. Tupila will work closely with clients to address allegations involving accounting improprieties, conflicts of interest, misappropriation of assets and circumvention of regulations....

STAMFORD, Ct, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HCM III Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: HCMAU) (the “Company”), a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, announced today the closing of its previously announced initial public offering of 25,300,000 units, including 3,300,000 units issued pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option. The units were sold at a price of $10.00 per unit. The Company’s units began trading on August 1, 2025 on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “HCMAU”. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant is exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary...

         – Biliary tract cancer (BTC) or cholangiocarcinoma is an aggressive tumor with poor prognosis – KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCC, NASDAQ: CYCCP; “Cyclacel” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cancer medicines, highlighted a preclinical study from independent investigators titled, “Evaluation of antitumor effects of plogosertib, PLK1 inhibitor in biliary tract cancer with BUBR1 as a potential biomarker” in the journal, Cancer Research, previously reported in a poster at the American Association of Cancer Research 2025 annual meeting.1 The investigators found that several BTC cancer cell lines were sensitive to plogosertib both as monotherapy and in combinations. Consistently with its...

WOBURN, Mass., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iSpecimen Inc. (Nasdaq: ISPC) (“iSpecimen” or the “Company”), an online global marketplace that connects scientists requiring biospecimens for medical research with a network of healthcare specimen providers, today announced that it closed its previously announced private placement pursuant to a securities purchase agreement with accredited investors for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $1.75 million, before deducting fees to the placement agent and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to pay $500,000 for marketing and advertising services to be provided by IR Agency LLC, and the remainder for working capital and general corporate purposes. In connection with the offering, the Company issued 1,559,828...

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: OXBR), (the “Company”), which together with its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of tokenized Real-World Assets (“RWAs”), initially in the form of tokenized reinsurance securities, and reinsurance business solutions to property and casualty today, announced that it plans to hold a conference call on Thursday August 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. Financial results will be issued in a press release after the close of the market on the same day. Oxbridge Re’s management will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer period. Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below.Date: August 14, 2025Time:...

Sydney, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — – Pacific Green is pleased to announce that its battery energy storage business in Australia has entered into a commitment agreement with ZEN Energy (“ZEN”) for 10-year tolling arrangements across three Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects located in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland totaling 1.5GWh of storage capacity. This milestone marks a pivotal step in Pacific Green’s transition to its next phase of growth, significantly accelerating the route to market for its Australian project portfolio of 7GWh. Scott Poulter, Pacific Green’s Group CEO, commented: “Following our initial offtake agreement of 500MWh for Limestone Coast North in South Australia, we are delighted to enter into a strategic framework for a further 1.5GWh. This framework agreement helps Pacific...

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) (“Grocery Outlet” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its 15th annual Independence from Hunger® Food Drive, which successfully raised over $5 million to support local food banks. From June 25 to July 31, more than 540 locally owned and operated Grocery Outlet stores received donations through in-store and online contributions nationwide. Stores also collected pre-assembled grocery bags that were allocated to local food banks. “I am incredibly proud of our team at Grocery Outlet for raising more than $5 million in efforts to combat food insecurity,” said Jason Potter, CEO of Grocery Outlet. “I’m inspired by the dedication and generosity of our local partners. Together, with the help of our guests,...