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HOUSTON, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") announced today that Kris Hinson has been named to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), and Mark Lennon has been named to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Mr. Hinson will manage customer commercial relationships and commercial strategy. Mr. Lennon will lead Crown Castle’s data, digital and information security strategies and teams. Cathy Piche will continue in her role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), focused on robust asset management and delivering the best possible customer experience on Crown Castle towers. Hamilton West is now Vice President – Corporate Finance and Treasurer, replacing Mr. Hinson in that role.

CLEVELAND, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Commercial and Defense Aerospace business of CIRCOR International, Inc. on a cash-free, debt-free basis for a cash purchase price of $2.55 billion, which includes expected tax benefits with an estimated net present value of approximately $75 million. The purchase price, net of expected tax benefits, represents 22.7x CIRCOR Aerospace’s calendar year 2026 estimated adjusted EBITDA, or 18.2x including expected cost synergies of approximately 10% of calendar year 2026 estimated sales. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the second half of calendar year 2026.

PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National plaintiffs’ law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: VITL) (“Vital Farms” or the “Company”) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Vital Farms shares during the period from May 8, 2025 through February 26, 2026 (the “Class Period”).

MIAMI, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ASTS ETF (ASTY), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to innovative growth companies. ASTY is designed for traders seeking magnified, short-term bullish exposure to AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASTS), a satellite designer and manufacturer developing a space-based cellular broadband network aimed at connecting standard mobile phones directly to spaceborne platforms.

Latest innovations include enhanced telecollaboration capabilities, extended uses for Force Feedback technology, and advancements in product and instrument reliability and security

Live DefendAir’s demonstration in Tampa, Florida showcased ability to intercept fast incoming FPV drones, achieving a 100% success rate at multiple scenarios

Honorees included Humanitarian Award recipient Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Good Neighbor Award Recipient Accenture and Brad Michel, and Leadership Impact Award Recipient Melmark President and CEO Rita M. Gardner

NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) announced its most affordable folding phone, the next-generation motorola razr 2026, available on May 21 for $0 with a new line on any myPlan for 36 months on Verizon Device Payment (0% APR; $799.99 retail). Staying connected with the style and tools that matter most shouldn’t come at the expense of value or performance.

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will participate in Bernstein’s 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, May 28. Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president, will present beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The presentation will be webcast live at http://investor.northropgrumman.com.

New campaign draws on Ortiz’s deeply personal losses—and his own near-death experience—to inspire families to protect what matters most

Stellantis and Qualcomm Expand Partnership to Adopt Snapdragon Digital Chassis Driver Assistance, Cockpit and Connectivity Platforms Across Next-Generation Vehicle Architectures

Latest enhancements provide deeper medical claims insights, a new integration with HubSpot®, seamless access to healthcare professional (HCP) data directly in Salesforce, and AI search capabilities

PLAINVIEW, N.Y., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) today announced management is scheduled to participate in the following investor events:

Chicago, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circana, LLC today released its 2025 New Product Pacesetters research and top 200 list, recognizing the most groundbreaking product launches across the food, beverage, and nonfood consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors. The 2025 Pacesetters achieved an impressive $6.2 billion in combined year-one multi-outlet sales.

AI entrepreneur and Weights & Biases co-founder joins Xometry board

BINGHAMTON, N.Y., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Binghamton University, Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships -- New Energy New York (NENY), led by Binghamton University in partnership with the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST), is proud to announce the four recipients of the fourth round of the NENY Technical Assistance Program. The program is designed to advance new battery technologies and expand the growing energy storage innovation ecosystem in upstate New York by supporting startups and small businesses in their efforts to de-risk technology, scale and advance manufacturing readiness.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KOMO Biosciences today announced the appointment of Darryl Sampey, PhD, to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Sampey brings more than two decades of experience in biologics development and manufacturing, with deep expertise in cell line and process development, CMC strategy, and advancing complex biopharmaceutical programs.

Rise8 to augment 309th SWEG product teams as Torque scales to more than 100,000 users across the U.S. Air Force, directly supporting the Aircraft Readiness Machine (ARM) initiative

Powdered flavor technology helps improve milk taste and mouthfeel in dairy-free and reduced-dairy formulations

Massive investments in AI-enabled infrastructure, smart cities, and connected operational systems are increasing demand for OT and ICS cybersecurity readiness across the GCC.

Having moderated tens of billions of messages across more than 100 games, the company is bringing its behavior-based trust and safety platform to sectors facing rising regulatory pressure and AI-driven risk. 

Pindrop® Protect joins FICO® Marketplace, adding advanced fraud detection and contact center defense for financial institutions

New research highlights how AI-driven exploitation, zero-click vulnerabilities, and fragmented ransomware operations are reshaping cyber risk

The AI-powered trading platform introduces automated strategy tools designed to help users monitor digital assets and equities through a structured, risk-aware trading workflow.

Zoom, Zendesk, Greenhouse, Kaseya and more choose Gainsight Customer Communities to Power Customer Retention

Analysts project billions in future market value as biotech innovation and consumer demand continue driving the next wave of health performance products

New York, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human–computer interaction, will enable a new generation of agentic AI experiences by bringing Gemini Flash 3.5 to its smart glasses.  With this development, Rokid aims to become one of the first smart glasses platforms to bring more contextual, continuous, and conversational AI experiences inspired by the next wave of personal AI agents to its users. 

Veteran finance executive joins leadership team to accelerate enterprise growth and disrupt legacy consulting models

LIVINGSTON, N.J., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veritext Legal Solutions, the leader in technology-enabled depositions and alternative dispute resolution services, today announces the appointment of Mike Coen as chief technology officer.

Lausanne, Switzerland, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Distalmotion, the global MedTech company focused on empowering access to robotic surgery in outpatient settings, announced continued commercial progress in the US, with growing adoption of the DEXTER® Robotic Surgery System across ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). As more procedures shift out of the hospital, ASCs are seeking practical solutions that address longstanding barriers to robotic adoption such as infrastructure, workflow, and cost. This expansion reflects increasing demand for a system designed specifically for outpatient environments.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TTEC, a leading global consulting, technology, and managed services company delivering solutions at the intersection of data, AI, and customer experience (CX), today announced a seven-year contract extension with Volkswagen Group UK, advancing a strategic collaboration focused on delivering class-leading CX and AI-enabled digital transformation across the United Kingdom.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) will participate in Bernstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference on May 28. A conversation with HII President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Kastner will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern time and will be webcast on ir.hii.com.

New capabilities bring independent media quality verification to the LinkedIn Audience Network, empowering advertisers to make more informed investment decisions

The latest version of Computer, by DevRev, delivers speed with clarity, including expanded shared memory for individuals, teams, and organizations; a new content-producing desktop app; Agent Studio for AI agent development; and multiplayer AI

Chicago, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kooth Digital Health announced the appointment of Fred Bendaña as Chief Commercial Officer, a role that will accelerate the growth of Soluna, Kooth's digital mental health platform purpose-built for young people in the U.S., and advance the company's commercial strategy across the United States and the United Kingdom.

A coordinated U.S., European, and Asia‑Pacific strategy accelerating deployment of Factorial’s next‑generation battery platform as global demand grows for higher‑range, higher‑power commercial, industrial, and defense UAS

Enterprise AI deployment is shifting cloud economics from model building to production-scale inference, with code generation emerging as the biggest long-term demand driver

SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that the financial advisors of Emerald Wealth Management have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. The team reports serving approximately $815 million in advisory, brokerage, insurance and retirement plan assets* and joins LPL from Northwestern Mutual.

The number of small to mid-sized businesses joining Cority jumped 119% year-over-year in 2025 as companies aim to consolidate on AI-enabled EHS+ platforms

Rapid regulatory expansion, rising patient demand, and accelerating physician adoption are fueling what many analysts believe could become Europe’s next major healthcare investment opportunity

Stellantis and Wayve Partner to Bring Hands-Free Door-to-Door

Significant Distribution Expected to Support Revenue Growth and Broaden Retail Presence Throughout 2026

Heitz Brings 25+ Years of Enterprise Business Development Leadership and a Proven Record of Closing Large-Scale Data Center Transactions

BEDFORD, Mass., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (the Company) (NASDAQ: LNTH), the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company committed to enabling clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease to deliver better patient outcomes, announced new radiodiagnostic data to be presented at the 2026 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting, taking place May 30 – June 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.

HOUSTON, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) today announced it has been awarded a deepwater integrated completions contract by Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Ltd. (“EEPNL”), an ExxonMobil affiliate, for offshore Nigeria.

U.S. House Appropriations Committee report language directs VA to support additional research evaluating non-invasive deep brain neurostimulation technologies for veterans with treatment-resistant traumatic brain injury

DANBURY, Conn., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) announced that John Livingston has joined its Board of Directors, effective May 19, 2026.

The portable platform provides rapid parts-per-billion detection across air, water, and soil, enabling faster remediation decisions, lower project costs, and real-time environmental intelligence as compared to traditional off-site laboratories

New Tenable Open Connector integrates third-party and custom data into exposure management to improve prioritization and accelerate action

Initial US$2 million strategic investment values K25.ai at US$100 million pre-money, with option to invest up to US$10 million if exercised in full; exclusive APAC agency partnership provides NewGenIVF with exposure to AI-assisted prediction markets, live-streaming engagement and creator-led information markets across permitted APAC markets

Bright white, colorable closures made with certified, domestically sourced post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to address growing regulatory demand 

SOUTH BOSTON, Va., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IperionX Limited (IperionX) (NASDAQ: IPX, ASX: IPX) is pleased to announce the successful completion of site acceptance and commissioning of its advanced 300-ton six-axis SACMI powder metallurgy press at IperionX's Titanium Manufacturing Campus in South Boston, Virginia.

Open ecosystem initiative enables connected workflows, richer context and coordinated remediation across security environments

SAHUARITA, Ariz., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torreon Group (Next10, Inc. - OTC: NXTN) today announced the acquisition of Tombstone Distillery, a 35-year craft spirits operation located adjacent to the legendary site of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. The transaction grants Torreon a 99-year licensing agreement for the Tombstone Distillery and ownership of two of the three well shares accessing mineral-rich water from the Cienega Creek Basin, located at 20 Mustang Trail, Sonoita, Arizona. —a natural resource that has powered the distillery's award-winning bourbon production since 1990.

SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATE), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a transformative pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced that data from its off-the-shelf CAR T-cell programs will be featured at the American Society of Cancer Oncology Annual Meeting to be held in Chicago, IL, May 29 – June 2, 2026 and at the European Congress of Rheumatology being held in London, UK, June 3-6, 2026.

New Thunderbolt 5 AI accelerator enables businesses, developers, and researchers to run larger AI models locally with faster performance, lower cost, and on-prem privacy and security

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During CANSEC 2026, Canada’s premier defence, security and emerging technology event taking place in Ottawa from May 27–28, Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY) will showcase how integrated Canadian capabilities across defence, space, AI, cyber, healthcare, manufacturing and operational readiness are helping strengthen Canada’s sovereign defence capability, accelerate multi-domain operational readiness and support the modernization of the Canadian Armed Forces and allied missions..

SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA), a biotechnology company focused on innovating, developing, and delivering novel polyclonal tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies for patients with cancer, today announced that Fred Vogt, PhD, Interim CEO, President and General Counsel, and Corleen Roche, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2026, at 1:25 p.m. ET in New York, NY.

Transaction Adds Clinical and Preclinical CAR-T Programs Targeting Hematologic Malignancies and Solid Tumors

LOS ANGELES, CA, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative professionals are drowning in distractions. Between relentless AI advancements, rising workloads, subscription overload, and fragmented creative tools, finding — and keeping — a creative flow state has never been harder. Envato, the leading global platform for creative assets, is answering that challenge with the launch of “Creative Flow: Activated,” a new campaign created in partnership with SuperHeroes (New York/Amsterdam). The campaign positions Envato as the definitive all-in-one creative asset toolkit, integrating AI tools, stock footage, music, graphics, fonts, and more into a single unified subscription designed to keep creatives in their zone.

PALAISEAU, France, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pasqal Holding SAS (“Pasqal”) today announced new research showing a more advanced approach to quantum computing that can deliver significantly better results on practical problems. For the first time, the company demonstrated that “logical qubits”—a method designed to reduce errors—outperform standard quantum computing techniques when solving differential equations on real hardware. Pasqal recently announced plans to go public through a business combination with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II.

Company Advancing Phased SCO Platform and Circular Biomass Supply Framework Supporting Long-Term SAF Feedstock Resilience for Project Verdant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

The company expands its AI-native CX platform with the new Kustomer Architect, reinforcing its outcome-driven approach to customer experience by bringing together AI, customer context, workflows, and human expertise in one connected platform.

Nes Ziona, Israel, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QTREX Quantum Ltd. (Nasdaq: QTEX) ("QTREX" or the "Company") a developer of additively manufactured electronics ("AME") technologies for cryogenic interconnect and quantum hardware infrastructure, today announced that it is in advanced discussions with one of the top five companies globally in quantum computing systems regarding a strategic collaboration agreement.

Symmetry Systems gives Zscaler the foundational visibility required to govern AI agent communication at scale and unlock the next phase of Zero Trust

HTVRONT A100 pre-orders open May 21–June 15, offering a more automated and space-efficient solution for DIY creators and small businesses managing multiple heat press applications

National and local leaders across government, investors, life science industry and academia acknowledge the impact of Micron’s dissolvable vaccines and therapies on human health and economic development

Eric Swider clarifies his April 2026 departure from the Trump Media board and reaffirms he left on good terms.

Findings from leaked ransomware negotiations expose upselling practices, special discounts, and manipulation tactics used by threat actors

Over 2,500 free tickets across 64 matches in every single U.S. host city drop June 1, 2026, only for Verizon customers

Boehlert’s proven capital markets expertise further strengthens the company’s Board leadership as it advances towards the public markets