Memorandum of understanding strengthens research, innovation and Canada’s technological sovereignty in next-generation drone energy technologies FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Concordia University, through its Volt-Age research program, and Volatus Aerospace (TSX: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: ABB) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that establishes a strategic framework for collaboration on energy technologies for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The agreement reflects a shared commitment to combining academic research, operational testing and industry expertise to accelerate the development, validation and commercialization of Canadian technologies for the next generation of civil, commercial and strategic drone platforms. The partners will also explore opportunities...

Sagtec named official Southeast Asia partner for MaluDB memory database-as-a-service under the Skilliks.AI platform, targeting a cloud database market projected to more than double by 2030 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sagtec Global Limited (NASDAQ: SAGT) (“Sagtec” or the “Company”), a Nasdaq-listed technology solutions provider, today announced a significant expansion of its strategic partnership with Kinetic Seas Incorporated (OTCQB: KSEZ) (“Kinetic Seas”) to launch an international Database-as-a-Service (“DBaaS”) platform built on MaluDB, the open-source AI memory database developed and officially maintained by Kinetic Seas. Additional information about the MaluDB project is available at https://maludb.org/. Under a newly executed addendum to the companies’...

NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WTW (NASDAQ: WTW) today announced the release of the newest version of RiskAgility Financial Modeler (FM) U.S. Library, its market-leading modeling platform for life insurers. RiskAgility FM U.S. Library 7.4 introduces a new Deferred Pension Annuity (DPA) application, developed primarily for Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) transactions and valuations of existing pension blocks with deferred lives. The DPA application models benefit payments for participants in a defined benefit pension plan under multiple retirement ages and forms of payment, producing projected cashflows and reserves. One of the most significant features added to the U.S. Library since the prior release is a new deferred Pension Annuity (DPA) application for pensioners who have not yet started pension benefits. The DPA application...

Four recurring transactions increase marketed volumes to 300,000 barrels per month (3.6 million barrels annually) and are expected to generate approximately $289 million in annualized commercial activity based on current market prices. Dallas, TX, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), through its wholly owned subsidiary Vivakor Supply & Trading, LLC (“VST”), today announced the execution of four recurring physical crude oil purchase and sale transactions with two commercial counterparties. The transactions commence August 1, 2026, and continue through July 31, 2027, with month-to-month renewals thereafter. The agreements expands VST’s recurring physical crude oil marketing activities across the Cushing and Midland crude oil markets...

Ethos’ digital application and underwriting platform makes it faster and easier than ever for parents to build tax-advantaged financial security with death benefit protection for their children AUSTIN, Texas and DES MOINES, Iowa, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ethos, a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to democratize access to life insurance, today announced the expansion of its Accumulation Indexed Universal Life (IUL) product, issued by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, to include juvenile coverage. Parents can now apply for a standalone Accumulation IUL policy for their child — from infants to age 17 — entirely online, with no medical exams1 and a streamlined digital experience built by Ethos. Accumulation IUL offered to juveniles combines permanent life insurance protection with...

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xometry, Inc. (NASDAQ: XMTR), the global AI-native marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers of custom manufacturing, today announced it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on August 4, 2026. Xometry will host its conference call and webcast to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT) on the same day. In addition to its press release announcing its second quarter 2026 financial results, Xometry will also release an earnings presentation, which will be available on its Investor Relations website. Xometry, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Presentation and Conference CallTuesday, August 4, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT Investors and participants can register in advance here. You may also visit the Xometry Investor Relations Homepage...

The only lab test to run four prenatal genetic screens simultaneously as early as eight weeks gestation SALT LAKE CITY, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announces the full commercial launch of FirstGene® Multiple Prenatal Screen, the only lab test that runs four prenatal genetic screens simultaneously from a single blood draw as early as eight weeks gestation.* The FirstGene screen delivers fetal chromosome screening, fetal single-gene screening, patient carrier screening and fetal RhD screening in one integrated report. The screen has greater than 98% analytical sensitivity and greater than 99% analytical specificity.1 With results expected to be delivered in approximately 10 days, the FirstGene screen is designed to help...

LONDON and NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing investigational therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment eye diseases, today announced a presentation at the H.C. Wainwright 6th Annual Ophthalmology Virtual Conference being held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Details of the event are as follows: Presenter: Robert J. Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer, Flavio Mantelli MD, PhD, Chief Medical OfficerDate/Time: Wednesday, July 22, 12:30 PM ETLocation: VirtualRegister to Attend: H.C. Wainwright Registration About OKYO PharmaOKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and anterior segment...

New agents automate work across the platform, while the centralized Paylocity Ignite AI Hub provides control, measures impact, and manages adoption SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paylocity, a leading provider of HCM, Finance, and IT solutions, today introduced Paylocity Ignite AI, its platform-wide AI with agents that automate manual work, help reduce risk, and enable teams to move faster. Embedded throughout Paylocity’s platform, Ignite AI brings data, insights, and automation into moments where decisions are made and work gets done. Purpose-Built Agents That Help Teams Take Action Ignite AI includes new, purpose-built agents that automate tasks across pay, time, recruiting, and other areas where work often slows down. Answer & Insight Agent Getting answers from your data today means running reports, exporting...

NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PensionBee, a leading online retirement provider, and Actuarial Systems Corporation (ASC), a premier provider of retirement plan automation software, today announced a partnership to simplify automatic rollovers for ASC clients and other third-party administrators (TPAs) and their clients. The new integration will reduce complexity, streamline compliance, and save valuable time for retirement plan administrators, expanding access to PensionBee’s participant-friendly Automatic Rollover IRA solution. “We’re thrilled to partner with ASC to simplify force-outs and plan terminations for our clients,” said Helene Obrien, VP of Employer Partnerships at PensionBee. “Force-outs increasingly carry significant reputational and fiduciary weight, and this integration makes it even easier for administrators...