Kate Layton and Gaurav Rana to jointly lead Oportun on an interim basis as Board of Directors advances CEO search SAN MATEO, Calif., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oportun Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: OPRT) (“Oportun” or the “Company”), a mission-driven financial services company, today announced that Kate Layton and Gaurav Rana will assume interim leadership of the company through a joint Office of the CEO, effective April 4, 2026, following the previously announced departure of Raul Vazquez as Chief Executive Officer and a member of Oportun’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Ms. Layton and Mr. Rana will continue in their current roles as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and General Manager of Lending, respectively, as they assume their new responsibilities while the Board completes its search for a permanent CEO....

SAN DIEGO and SUZHOU, China, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Adagene Inc. (“Adagene” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ADAG), a company committed to transforming the discovery and development of novel antibody-based therapies, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 18,666,000 American depositary shares, or ADSs, each representing 1.25 ordinary shares of the Company, par value US$0.0001 per share, at the offering price of US$3.75 per ADS, representing the 30-day volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”). The gross proceeds to Adagene from the offering are expected to be approximately US$70.0 million, before deducting underwriting discount and offering expenses. The offering is expected to close on April 6, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Leerink Partners and LifeSci Capital are...

Secure Development Processes Advance CRA Readiness and Increase Customer Cybersecurity Assurance CHANDLER, Ariz., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As connected systems spread across residential, industrial and commercial environments, the need for independently verified cybersecurity assurance is becoming a core requirement. To help address this demand, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has been certified by UL Solutions to the IEC 62443‑4‑1 Maturity Level 2 (ML2) Industrial Automation and Control System standard, demonstrating that its new product development process meets globally recognized secure by design criteria. The certification provides audit-backed assurance that products are developed under a mature, repeatable and independently verified cybersecurity framework. The IEC 62443‑4‑1 standard defines the requirements...

RESTON, Va., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightbridge Corporation (“Lightbridge” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that President and CEO Seth Grae will present at three upcoming investor conferences in April 2026. Jefferies Virtual Nuclear Conference — Wednesday, April 8, 2026Seth Grae will deliver a presentation at 8:45 a.m. ET. The virtual event brings together companies across the nuclear energy and uranium sectors to discuss industry growth and strategic developments. Interested parties should contact their Jefferies representative to obtain access to the webcast. Gabelli Funds 12th Annual Waste & Environmental Services Symposium — Thursday, April 9, 2026 | New York, N.Y.Seth Grae will deliver a presentation at 2:00 p.m. ET. The symposium convenes institutional...

NEW YORK, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Vallant Financial Inc. (OTCQX: VLNT), the holding company for Vallant Bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Vallant Financial Inc. is now trading on OTCQX under the symbol “VLNT.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com. The OTCQX Market serves as a more efficient and cost-effective public market for U.S. regional and community banks through standards tailored for bank reporting. By providing price transparency and broader information distribution, OTCQX enables banks to maximize the value of being a public company. To qualify for OTCQX, community banks...

GXO Expands with Pandora in North AmericaThe new distribution center is located in Mississauga, Ontario. Photo by Lapse Productions.New Canada site expands GXO’s North America footprint; Deepens global partnership with Pandora GREENWICH, Conn., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure‑play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has opened a new distribution center in Mississauga, Ontario with Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry brand. The facility underscores the strength of GXO and Pandora’s long‑standing partnership, which now spans distribution centers across the U.S., UK and Continental Europe. “We are pleased to expand our partnership with Pandora into the Canadian market, further supporting the brand’s accelerating omnichannel growth through localized,...

Tranche 3 Tracking LayerL3Harris technology for the SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer program will provide infrared sensing, advanced on-orbit data processing and real-time detection of advanced hypersonic and ballistic missile threats.ANDOVER, Mass., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a global technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, today announced it was awarded a contract from L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) to provide solid-state data recorders (SSDRs) for the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 3 Tracking Layer satellite constellation. L3Harris received a contract award in December to build 18 infrared satellites for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer. These tracking layer satellites will enhance the SDA Proliferated Warfighter Space...

SEATTLE, April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. (“Perspective” or the “Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN: CATX), a radiopharmaceutical development company pioneering advanced treatments for cancers throughout the body, today announced that members of its senior leadership team will participate in and be available for one-on-one meetings with investors at the following upcoming conferences: 25th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference – Presentation & Fireside ChatDate: Tuesday, April 14, 2026Time: 9:30-10:10 a.m. ET Location: Virtual Piper Sandler Spring Biopharma Symposium – 1x1s onlyDate: Thursday, April 16, 2026Location: Boston, MA About Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. is a radiopharmaceutical development company pioneering advanced treatments for cancers throughout the...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer of insulation and commercial roofing and a specialty distributor of insulation and related building products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, announced that John Achille, Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer effective immediately.As President and COO, Mr. Achille will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of TopBuild’s Installation Services and Specialty Distribution businesses. He will also have responsibility for the Supply Chain organization and all growth initiatives, including Mergers and Acquisitions. Mr. Achille will continue to report to Robert Buck, CEO of TopBuild. “John is a purpose-driven leader who has managed nearly all of our businesses...

Large-scale project award reinforces company’s role as a trusted partner for global industrial decarbonization SLINGERLANDS, N.Y., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions, today announced it has been awarded the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract to supply a 275 MW GenEco PEM electrolyzer system for Hy2gen Canada Inc.’s “Courant” project. The system represents one of the largest electrolyzer project awards to Plug to date, underscoring the company’s leadership in delivering superior hydrogen technology on a global scale. Hy2gen is developing the Courant project as one of North America’s largest decarbonized ammonium nitrate facilities, supporting the mining industry’s goals in Québec, Central and Eastern Canada, and beyond. Plug’s scope...