Month: February 2026

Regulatory Shift Could Significantly Lower Phase 3 Costs and Accelerate Path Toward NDA Submission for AD04 GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADIL) (“Adial” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment and prevention of addiction and related disorders, today highlighted recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy direction described by FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H., and Vinay Prasad, M.D., M.P.H., in a commentary published February 19, 2026, in The New England Journal of Medicine. In the article, FDA leadership outlined a shift in the agency’s default evidentiary posture under which, where scientifically appropriate, approval may be supported by one adequate and well-controlled clinical...

BOSTON, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bicara Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BCAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing transformative bifunctional therapies to patients with solid tumors, today announced that company leadership will participate in multiple upcoming investor conferences. Ryan Cohlhepp, Pharm.D., President and Chief Operating Officer at Bicara will take part in fireside chats at:TD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care ConferenceDate and Time: Monday, March 2, 1:10-1:40 p.m. ET in BostonBarclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare ConferenceDate and Time: Tuesday, March 10, 11:30-11:55 a.m. ET in Miami Bicara management will also attend the 2026 Jefferies Biotech on the Beach Summit, taking place March 10-11 in Miami. Live webcasts of the fireside chats will be accessible through the Investor...

New board nominees Glenda Dorchak, Eliot Pence, Michelle Reynolds, and The Hon. Heidi Shyu, in addition to Christian Weedbrook and Bill Fradin, bring deep experience across global corporate leadership, public markets and finance, operations, and defense and technology.TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. (“Xanadu”), a leading photonic quantum computing company, and Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. (“Crane Harbor”) (Nasdaq: CHAC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced the proposed nomination of:Glenda Dorchak, former public company Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of several companies and current board member of GlobalFoundries and Cerebras; Eliot Pence, Founder of Dominion Dynamics and former global growth leader at Anduril Industries; Michelle Reynolds,...

Multiple new federal actions highlight deep brain neurostimulation as a high-priority emerging therapy for TBI, PTSD, stroke recovery, and Alzheimer’s disease HOUSTON, TX, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nexalin Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXL) (the “Company” or “Nexalin”), developer of Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS™) technology for non-invasive deep brain stimulation, commended the recent series of bipartisan Congressional initiatives expanding federal focus on deep brain neurostimulation and related neuromodulation research within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”). Nexalin’s team participated in and helped shape specific portions of the legislation to expand veterans’ access to emerging treatments, and commends Congress on the recent passage of appropriations...

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (“OPT” or “the Company”) (NYSE American: OPTT) today provided an operational update highlighting continued global deployments and progress on its offshore autonomy infrastructure roadmap. The Company has shipped a WAM-V®, autonomous surface vehicle to Greece to support ongoing customer operations and field activity in the region. This deployment expands OPT’s international operational footprint and reflects continued engagement across defense and commercial maritime markets. In parallel, OPT has transitioned its integrated docking and charging program from prototype to a full-scale build, including autonomous docking and redeployment. The Company has placed orders for components to support system integration and open-water validation as it advances...

TOKYO, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: LRE) (“LRE” or the “Company”), a Japanese real estate developer of luxury residential properties, including single-family homes and condominiums across Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture and Sapporo, and which develops and operates the ENT TERRACE brand of extended-stay hotels, today announced the completion of its single-family home project, Naoi Style Nakameguro Yutenji 1-Chome, located in Meguro-ku, Tokyo. As previously disclosed, construction of the property commenced in February 2025. The property has received its completion certificate (Certificate No. JE25BC1-13-0473) and has begun marketing activities for the property.Exterior of Naoi Style Nakameguro Yutenji 1-Chome Naoi Style Nakameguro Yutenji 1-Chome is a three-story wooden...

The ACC-MSA aims to accelerate interoperability and innovation for next-generation copper interconnect solutions SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thirteen global leaders in networking, semiconductors and cabling have joined forces to form the Active Copper Cable Multi-Source Agreement (ACC-MSA). This consortium is committed to defining specifications that will enable a robust ecosystem of interoperable ACC solutions, addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges: reducing power, cost and latency while enhancing the performance of high speed copper interconnect. Co-chaired by MACOM and Semtech, founding members include: AMD, Amphenol, Ciena, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Keysight Technologies, Luxshare Technologies, MACOM Technology Solutions, Molex, Multilane, NVIDIA, Semtech Corporation and TE Connectivity. The...

WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI”), an owner of leading middle market businesses, today announced the appointment of Eric Weis as President of its subsidiary, PrimaLoft Inc. (“PrimaLoft”). Mr. Weis will succeed Anne Cassava who will step down as CEO of PrimaLoft effective February 23, 2026. In addition, Shawn Neville, Chief Executive Officer of BOA Technology, Inc (“BOA”) and a current member of the Board of Directors of PrimaLoft, has assumed the additional role of Chairman of PrimaLoft. “We thank Anne for her service and many contributions to PrimaLoft, including the development of a stronger product pipeline and organization,” said Zach Sawtelle, Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Compass Group Management. Mr. Weis previously served as Global Chief Commercial and Marketing...