Oslo/Cairo, 11 January 2026: Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for a total capacity of 1.95 GW Solar and 3.9 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Egypt. Under the agreement Scatec will deliver one integrated Solar and BESS hybrid system designed to deliver continuous, around-the-clock renewable baseload power. In addition, Scatec will develop two standalone BESS projects aimed at providing essential grid stability and support services. The combined capacity will be the largest solar and BESS installation in Africa and the largest investment in Scatec’s history. “Signing this groundbreaking PPA further cements Scatec’s leading position and commitment to delivering reliable, renewable energy at a large scale...

Recently raised $50 million with BVF Partners, Deerfield Management, founding investor Flagship Pioneering and a leading biotech mutual fund in a transaction that will close January 13th, 2026 Phase 1 dose-escalation trial of FHD-909 (LY4050784) advancing as planned, targeting SMARCA4 (BRG1)-mutant cancers with a focus on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Selective CBP degrader program with potential in ER+ breast cancer on track to be IND-ready in 2026 Selective EP300 degrader program shows preclinical superior anti-tumor efficacy and tolerability over dual CBP/EP300; tracking to IND-enabling studies in 2026 Strong balance sheet with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $208.9 million*, including proceeds from the equity financing, which is anticipated to close on January 13, 2026, and allows for continued investment...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VR Resources Limited (“VR” or the “Company”, TSXV: VRR) is pleased to announce a further upsize to its previously announced brokered private placement offering (the “Offering”). Pursuant to the upsize, the Company will now issue up to 17,187,500 units (the “Units) for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,750,000. Centurion One Capital Corp. (the “Lead Agent”) is acting as lead agent and sole bookrunner and maintains an option exercisable, in whole or in part, at the sole discretion of the Lead Agent, to sell up to $500,000 in additional Units pursuant to the Offering. As previously disclosed, each Unit will be offered at an issue price of $0.16 and will consist of one common...

NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT), will become a component of the Nasdaq-100 Index® (NDX®), the Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted™ Index (NDXE™), and the Nasdaq-100 Ex-Tech Sector™ Index (NDXX™) prior to market open on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – the first trading day following the third Friday of the month. Walmart Inc. will replace AstraZeneca PLC (Nasdaq: AZN) in the Nasdaq-100 Index®, the Nasdaq-100 Equal Weighted Index, and the Nasdaq-100 Ex-Tech Sector Index. AstraZeneca PLC will also be removed from the Nasdaq-100 ESG™ Index (NDXESG™), Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30™​ (NDX70™), Nasdaq-100 ex Top 30​ UCITS™ (NDX70U™), Nasdaq-100 Sustainable ESG Select™​ (NDXSES™), Nasdaq-100...

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company”, “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces that the Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a Shareholder Rights Plan with Odyssey Trust Company as Rights Agent effective today. The Shareholder Rights Plan is consistent with modern rights plans adopted by other Canadian public companies and has not been adopted in response to any specific proposal or intention to acquire control of ReconAfrica. In the event of an unsolicited takeover bid in the future, the purpose of the Shareholder Rights Plan is to provide the Board and shareholders of ReconAfrica with an adequate amount of time to evaluate such unsolicited offer, explore value-enhancing alternatives, encourage potential bidders to treat...

– Rapidly transforming into a leading global biopharma company COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) today provided a business and strategic roadmap update, including planned 2026 key corporate milestones. Ascendis President and CEO Jan Mikkelsen will present this update on Monday, January 12, during the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. “With our proven TransCon® technology platform, strong R&D capabilities, and a maturing commercial infrastructure and financial profile, Ascendis is rapidly transforming into a leading global biopharma company,” said Jan Mikkelsen, President and Chief Executive Officer at Ascendis Pharma. “Over the next year, this inflection will be driven by further global penetration and commercial expansion, a third potential TransCon...

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pan American Energy Corp. (the “Company” or “Pan American”) (CSE: PNRG) (OTC PINK: PAANF) (FRA: SS6) is pleased to announce, further to its news release on September 5, 2025, that it is extending its engagement of Upswitch Media Corp. (“Upswitch”) (email: info@upswitchmedia.com; phone number: 604-373-5875; address: 2709B 43rd Ave., Suite 1013, Vernon, British Columbia) for the provision of marketing services for an additional anticipated period of 60 days commencing on or about January 12, 2026, provided that the term of the marketing services may be extended or shortened at the discretion of management. Upswitch’s services are expected to include the creation of ad content and campaigns to raise awareness of the Company, provision of translation services, management of ad campaigns...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COLLECTIVE METALS INC. (CSE: COMT | OTC: CLLMF | FSE: TO1) (the “Company” or “Collective”) is pleased to announce that it has amended the terms of its non-brokered private placement financing for gross proceeds of up to $1,499,999.93, previously announced on January 8, 2026 (the “Initial News Release”). As announced in the Initial News Release, the Company disclosed its intention to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 17,647,058 units (each, a “Unit”) of the Company at a purchase price of $0.085 per Unit, with each Unit consisting of one common share of the Company (each, a “Share”) and one transferrable common share purchase warrant (each, a “Warrant”), with each Warrant exercisable into one additional Share for a period of two years from the closing...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HYTN Innovations Inc. (CSE: HYTN, FSE: 85W0, OTC PINK: HYTNF) (“HYTN” or the “Company”), a pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in cannabis, announces that it has engaged MCS Market Communication Service GmbH (“MCS”) to provide certain marketing and communications services. The engagement is expected to commence on January 12, 2026, and continue for a period of approximately 60 days, or until the allocated budget is exhausted, subject to earlier termination or extension at the discretion of the Company. The services to be provided by MCS are expected to include the review and evaluation of existing marketing and communications materials, including the Company’s website and corporate presentation, the development of digital content and advertising materials, keyword...

INDIANA, Pa., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF) announced today that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The call will be hosted by T. Michael Price, President and Chief Executive Officer. He will be joined by James Reske, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jane Grebenc, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Mike McCuen, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer and Brian Sohocki, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. First Commonwealth will issue a press release reporting its Fourth Quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Conference Call InformationWhat: First...