Day: March 17, 2026

Tax season campaign expected to attract new retail partners and expand LinkUp distribution BARTLETT, Tenn., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURG) (“SurgePays” or the “Company”), a wireless and fintech point-of-sale platform serving subprime and underserved consumers, today announced that its prepaid wireless brand, LinkUp Mobile, has launched a limited-time “Buy One Month, Get One Free” promotion across all five LinkUp plans. The campaign is designed to support the onboarding of new retail dealers while driving subscriber activations through the Company’s nationwide retail distribution network during the peak tax season purchasing period. The campaign is also expected to attract new retail partners seeking additional revenue opportunities through prepaid wireless activations and recurring monthly service...

RICHMOND, Va., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators in the United States, today announced that customers have saved more than $3.75 million on fuel since the launch of its Fueling America’s Future campaign. This milestone reflects ARKO’s continued commitment to delivering meaningful value at the pump during a period of rising fuel prices. Of the $3.75 million in total savings, more than $3.25 million came from the Company’s Fueling America’s Future stackable cents‑off promotions, while an additional $500,000 was saved through base fas REWARDS® points that members earned on everyday purchases and redeemed for fuel discounts. “We launched Fueling America’s Future to help customers save when they need it most — and these savings show how...

Atlanta, GA, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (OTCQB: STAI) (“ScanTech AI” or the “Company”), a developer of advanced AI-powered security screening and imaging technologies, today announced that its common stock has commenced quotation on the OTCQB® Venture Market, operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. The Company’s shares previously traded on the OTC Pink market following the suspension of trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on February 10, 2026. The OTCQB Venture Market is a recognized and regulated marketplace for developing companies that meet higher financial standards, governance requirements, and ongoing disclosure obligations than the OTC Pink market. The transition reflects the Company’s continued commitment to transparent financial reporting, strong corporate governance,...

– Annualized height velocity of 9.05 cm/year (LS mean) for TransCon hGH-treated children was similar at Week 52 to daily somatropin-treated children  – TransCon hGH showed a safety and tolerability profile comparable to daily somatropin with no occurrences of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) COPENHAGEN, Denmark, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) today announced positive Week 52 topline results from New InsiGHTS, its Phase 2 randomized, open-label, active-controlled trial in the U.S. investigating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of once-weekly TransCon hGH (lonapegsomatropin; U.S. FDA-approved for pediatric and adult growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and approved in other territories for pediatric GHD) compared to daily somatropin in prepubertal children with Turner syndrome. New...

IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shimmick Corporation (“Shimmick”) (Nasdaq: SHIM), a national leader in complex infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has secured approximately $256 million in new infrastructure projects, advancing the company’s plans to grow within its core expertise of water and electrical infrastructure in key markets of California and Texas. The newly awarded work includes major stormwater and flood protection projects in California and a wastewater treatment plant expansion in Texas. “These awards reflect the strategy we have put in place to expand our capabilities across critical infrastructure sectors,” said Ural Yal, Chief Executive Officer of Shimmick. “Water infrastructure has long been a core strength for Shimmick, and projects like these demonstrate how our teams deliver complex...

Targeting Multiple 150MW+ Enterprise Solar Deployments Through Established Global Renewable Energy Network TEL AVIV, Israel, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRF Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRFX) (“PRF” or the “Company”) today announced a commercial collaboration agreement with Blade Ranger Ltd. (TASE: BLRN) designed to accelerate the commercial expansion of its DeepSolar platform across utility-scale solar portfolios. The commercial collaboration agreement is structured to support the introduction and negotiation of multiple large-scale commercial engagements for DeepSolar, each with a minimum scope of 150 megawatts (MW), representing significant potential enterprise-level deployments. Blade Ranger operates at the intersection of renewable energy development, asset optimization, and infrastructure advisory, working alongside solar...

New collaboration broadens access to Clover all-in-one commerce solution and bolsters Fiserv’s regional footprint and specialized industry reach MILWAUKEE, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced an agent bank partnership with Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) that will bring preeminent commerce and business management technology, including Clover, to the bank’s clients. Together, Western Alliance Bank’s tailored banking experience with the scale of the Fiserv product ecosystem will establish a new benchmark for how leading financial institutions deliver specialized, tech-forward merchant solutions to complex commercial industries. “Banks differentiate themselves by the technology they put in their clients’ hands,” said...

Vertex available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure enables rapid deployment and advanced global tax management KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vertex Inc. (NASDAQ:VERX) (“Vertex” or the “Company”), a leading provider of enterprise compliance technology for global commerce and an Oracle partner, today announced Vertex O Series Tax Engine and Indirect Tax Accelerator for Oracle’s ERP offerings are available on the Oracle Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The Vertex O Series Tax Engine delivers centralized, scalable tax determination and calculation to support complex global indirect tax requirements across Oracle ERP environments. Building on this foundation, the Vertex Indirect Tax Accelerator helps global businesses accelerate tax integration and configuration. This direct...

New York, N.Y., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear micro modular reactor (MMR) and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced participation in upcoming investor events.Piper Sandler’s 26th Annual Energy Conference today and tomorrow March 18th in Las Vegas, NV. 38th Annual Roth Conference on March 23rd and 24th in Dana Point, CA. NANO Nuclear will participate in a panel at 1:00 p.m. ET on March 23rd, in addition to a fireside chat at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 24th, with a replay of the fireside chat available for at least 30 days on NANO Nuclear’s investor relations website at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/news-events/events.To request an invitation or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with...

Ozop Energy Solutions, IncOZOP Energy Solutions, Inc. Highlights Varon Wellness Expansion with Introduction of Bucked Up® Lightly Carbonated Protein Beverage in CanadaWARWICK, NY, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ozop Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC: OZSC, the “Company”) today highlighted continued strategic momentum within Varon Corp’s Canadian subsidiary, Varon Wellness, through the planned introduction of Bucked Up Lightly Carbonated Protein, an innovative ready-to-drink protein beverage, into the Canadian market. OZOP has previously entered into a binding letter of intent for a proposed transaction with Varon Corp. Varon Wellness maintains an established partnership with Bucked Up, one of North America’s fastest-growing performance nutrition brands with over 500 products selling in 55,000 stores worldwide (@buckedup)....