EL MONTE, Calif., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GigaCloud Technology Inc (Nasdaq: GCT) (“GigaCloud” or the “Company”), a pioneer of global end-to-end B2B technology solutions for large parcel merchandise, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of New Classic Home Furnishings, Inc. (“New Classic”), a U.S.-based distributor serving the home furnishings market.
Founded more than 25 years ago in Fontana, California, New Classic serves over 1,000 retailer customers and offers a broad portfolio of more than 2,000 SKUs. The acquisition strengthens GigaCloud’s growing ecosystem by adding a well-established wholesale business with broadened retailer relationships and a proven product assortment.
“Closing this acquisition represents another important step in executing our strategy to streamline large-parcel commerce,” said...
StorageVault Announces Issuance of Options
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TORONTO, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STORAGEVAULT CANADA INC. (“StorageVault”) (SVI-TSX) has granted 1,600,000 options to purchase common shares of StorageVault to directors, officers, employees and consultants of StorageVault. The options were issued with an exercise price of $4.71 per common share and an expiry date of December 28, 2035.
About StorageVault Canada Inc.StorageVault currently owns and operates 265 storage locations across Canada. StorageVault owns 232 of these locations plus over 5,000 portable storage units representing over 13.2 million rentable square feet on 767 acres of land. StorageVault also provides last mile storage and logistics’ solutions and professional records management services, such as document and media storage, imaging and shredding services.
For further information, contact Mr. Steven...
Watsco Declares $3.00 Quarterly Dividend
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MIAMI, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Watsco, Inc.’s (NYSE: WSO) Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.00 on each outstanding share of its Common and Class B common stock payable on January 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2026.
Watsco has paid dividends to shareholders for 52 consecutive years. The Company’s philosophy is to share cash flow through dividends while keeping a conservative balance sheet with continued capacity to build its distribution network. Future changes in dividends will be considered in light of investment opportunities, cash flow, general economic conditions and Watsco’s overall financial condition.
About WatscoWatsco is the largest distributor in the highly-fragmented $74 billion North American HVAC/R market. Since entering distribution...
Rail Vision’s Advanced Railway Safety Technology to Be Showcased at CES 2026 by Israel Railways
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Ra’anana, Israel, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rail Vision Ltd. (Nasdaq: RVSN) (the “Company”), an early commercialization stage technology company seeking to revolutionize railway safety and the data-related market, announced today that its innovative products will be featured at the upcoming CES 2026 exhibition through a presentation by its valued customer, Israel Railways.
Israel Railways, a long-standing client of Rail Vision, will showcase Rail Vision’s cutting-edge technologies at the Israel National Pavilion as part of its broader display of advanced rail innovations. Rail Vision’s AI-driven systems will be demonstrated to visitors to the booth alongside with other breakthrough technologies deployed in Israel Railways’ national network.
This collaboration underscores the real-world impact of Rail Vision’s...
Viewbix Spotlights Quantum X Labs – Israel’s Multi-Disciplinary Quantum Hub
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Tel Aviv, Israel, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a move poised to reshape the landscape of advanced technologies, Viewbix Inc. (Nasdaq: VBIX) (“Viewbix” or the “Company”), has solidified its commitment to quantum innovation by signing a definitive agreement to acquire up to 100%, but not less than 85%, of Quantum X Labs Ltd., Israel’s multi-disciplinary quantum technology laboratory. This strategic acquisition, announced in mid-December 2025 and expected to close within the next few months, comes at a pivotal moment as quantum technologies transition from lab curiosities to high-impact commercial solutions. The potential acquisition provides deeper insight into Quantum X Labs’ innovations, highlighting potential in the growing quantum sector.
Founded on the vision that quantum progress thrives through interdisciplinary...
Form 8.3 – [IQE PLC – 31 12 2025] – (CGAML)
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FORM 8.3
PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)
1. KEY INFORMATION(a) Full name of discloser:
CANACCORD GENUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
N/A(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
IQE PLC(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:
N/A(e) Date position held/dealing...
SmartCentres REIT Extends Arrangements with Penguin Group, Provides Update on Ongoing Discussions by Both Parties
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TORONTO, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Trustees of SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (“SmartCentres”, the “Trust” or the “REIT”) (TSX: SRU.UN) today provided an update regarding certain five year arrangements between the Trust and Mitchell Goldhar, Executive Chairman and CEO of SmartCentres and owner of Penguin Group of Companies (“Penguin”) that were scheduled to expire on December 31, 2025.
Discussions are ongoing between the Independent Committee of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) and Mr. Goldhar and Penguin regarding a new five-year employment agreement for Mr. Goldhar, as well as in respect of a number of other existing agreements, and the parties have agreed to extend the existing Executive Employment Agreement for Mr. Goldhar and those other agreements until February 28, 2026. Those other existing...
OTC Markets Group Welcomes Granite Real Estate Investment Trust to OTCQX
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NEW YORK, Jan. 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 Granite Real Estate Investment Trust (“Granite REIT”) (TSX: GRT.UN; OTCQX: GRTUF), a Canadian-based real estate investment trust, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Granite REIT previously traded on the New York Stock Exchange and currently trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Granite REIT begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “GRTUF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.
Trading on the OTCQX Market offers companies efficient, cost-effective access to the U.S. capital markets. Streamlined market requirements for OTCQX are designed to help companies...
Bitfarms Announces Complete Exit from Latam with Sale of its Paso Pe Site for up to $30M
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-Rebalances energy assets portfolio to 100% North American--Bitfarms to reinvest capital in North American HPC/AI energy infrastructure-
TORONTO, Ontario and NEW YORK, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF), a North American energy and digital infrastructure company, today announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (“SPA”) to sell its 70 MW site in Paso Pe, Paraguay to the Sympatheia Power Fund (SPF), a crypto infrastructure fund managed by Singapore-based Hawksburn Capital. The transaction is expected to close within 60 days of this release and completes Bitfarms’ exit from Latin America. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions.
Bitfarms CEO Ben Gagnon stated, “I’m pleased to announce the strategic...
Alpine Income Property Trust Announces Full Year 2025 Transaction Activity
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– Record annual investment activity of $277.7 million –– $82.8 million of dispositions –
WINTER PARK, Fla., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PINE) (the “Company”), an owner and operator of single tenant net leased commercial income properties, today announced its investment and disposition activities for the full fourth quarter and full year 2025.
Transaction Activity
During the fourth quarter and full year 2025, the Company completed the following transactions:Investments:Since the prior transaction update on December 1, 2025, the Company originated two new structured investments totaling $33.5 million in loan commitments at a weighted average initial cash yield of 12.0% (including paid-in-kind interest).$20.0 million first mortgage loan, fully funded at close, with an initial...
