Day: January 30, 2026

Rapala VMC and Okuma Announce New Distribution Agreement in AustraliaRapala VMC and Okuma Announce New Distribution Agreement in AustraliaPRESS RELEASE, January 30, 2026 Rapala VMC Corporation (“Rapala VMC”) is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Okuma Fishing Tackle Co Ltd (“Okuma”) in Australia, bringing the globally respected Okuma range into the Rapala Australia product portfolio. The agreement is set to commence on February 1, 2026. The addition of Okuma strengthens Rapala Australia’s overall offering and expands its ability to serve anglers across all fishing situations and environment, from freshwater to saltwater, and from inshore to offshore applications. This agreement marks a strategic expansion of Rapala Australia’s product portfolio, supporting a more complete range across key fishing categories...

ATHENS, Greece, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company” or “Star Bulk”) (Nasdaq: SBLK), today announced that it will release its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, after the market closes in New York on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Star Bulk’s management team will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Conference Call details: Participants should dial into the call 10 minutes before the scheduled time using the following numbers: +1 877 405 1226 (US Toll-Free Dial In) or +1 201 689 7823 (US and Standard International Dial In), or +0 800 756 3429 (UK Toll Free Dial In). Please quote “Star Bulk Carriers” to the operator and/or conference ID 13758436....

Recommendation Highlights Strategic Benefits and Value Creation of Merger The Board of Directors Urges Shareholders to Vote by February 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., ET MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Middlefield Banc Corp. (NASDAQ: MBCN) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ISS”), an independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended shareholders vote “FOR” all proposals at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held virtually on February 10, 2026, including the Company’s proposed merger of Middlefield Banc Corp. (“Middlefield”), the holding company for The Middlefield Banking Company (“Middlefield Bank”), into Farmers National Banc Corp. (“Farmers”) (NASDAQ: FMNB), the holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Canfield (“Farmers National Bank”). ISS is widely recognized as a leading...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALX Oncology Holdings Inc. (“ALX Oncology,” Nasdaq: ALXO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of novel therapies designed to treat cancer and extend patients’ lives, today announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. ALX Oncology is selling 76,979,112 shares of common stock and, in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase 18,574,120 shares of common stock in the offering. The shares of common stock are being sold at an offering price of $1.57 per share, the closing price on January 29, 2026, and the pre-funded warrants are being sold at an offering price of $1.569 per pre-funded warrant, which represents the per share offering price for each share of common stock...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to present its quarterly report for the period ending December 31, 2025. Highlights during and subsequent to the end of the quarter include: Commercial operationsCommissioning Complete: Equipment and systems for both titanium powder production and component manufacturing have been fully commissioned at the Titanium Manufacturing Campus in Virginia. Manufacturing Capacity Expansion: Advanced manufacturing capabilities continue to expand. The 100-ton uniaxial press (producing titanium nuts, bolts, and washers) and dry bag cold isostatic press (large titanium fasteners) are now operational. Additionally, a new 300-ton hydraulic press – designed for complex tiered shapes for consumer electronics enclosures or humanoid...

Policy growth reflects strong execution and expanding distribution across RELI Exchange platform Broker network expanded from approximately 65 to approximately 300 since acquisition in 2022 LAKEWOOD, NJ, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reliance Global Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: EZRA) (the “Company”) today announced strong operating momentum across its insurance operations, highlighted by a significant year-over-year increase in health insurance policies written through its RELI Exchange, LLC subsidiary during the 2025 open enrollment period. During the 2025 open enrollment period, health insurance policies written through RELI Exchange’s Altruis Health office increased to approximately 3,873 policies, compared to approximately 2,258 policies during the 2024 open enrollment period, representing an increase of approximately 72% year over...

ALEXANDRIA, La., Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red River Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RRBI), the holding company for Red River Bank (the “Bank”), announced today its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $11.4 million, or $1.73 per diluted common share (“EPS”), compared to $10.8 million, or $1.63 EPS, for the third quarter of 2025. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the quarterly return on assets was 1.38%, and the quarterly return on equity was 12.60%. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $42.8 million, or $6.38 EPS, compared to $34.2 million, or $4.95 EPS, for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the return on assets was 1.33%, and the return on equity was 12.58%. Fourth Quarter 2025 Performance...