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OAK BROOK, IL / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Inspira Financial today highlighted its expanding role supporting financial advisors as alternative investments become a larger component of diversified client portfolios.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Firefly, the global leader in moving out-of-home (OOH) advertising, today announced an integration with VIOOH, the leading premium global digital out-of-home (DOOH) supply-side platform.

Expanded capabilities help patients and partners navigate access, affordability, and adherence across the healthcare ecosystem

Independent Forensic Expert Concludes Allegations of 'Falsified Accounting Records' Are Unsupported

MOBICARD™ will introduce subscription and enterprise monetization features designed to drive recurring revenue and platform growth.

Domestic trips dominated, Chicago emerged as the top destination, and Canada led international travel

MESA, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:MDCE) today announced a strategic capital raise designed to accelerate the Company's rapid transition into a revenue-generating artificial intelligence platform company.

Contracts signed for Animal Study #2: GLP-1-A26-2Amycretin and retatrutide to be tested for compatibility with DehydraTECH

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Executive Drywall has been named a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Drywall Contractor category, recognizing its consistent delivery of high standard workmanship and dependable project execution across Northern Alberta.

Competition to spotlight emerging leaders and student-led fintech concepts from 10 academic Massachusetts institutions

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Quantum Kitchen Countertops Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Countertops category for Northern Alberta, reflecting its strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer-focused service.

Wipeboard offers per-workspace pricing starting at $9/month - a fraction of the cost of enterprise tools - with a 15-minute onboarding designed to end the team adoption problem that plagues the industry

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / N&C Construction Renovation Ltd has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Home Renovation Contractor category for Northern Alberta. This recognition reflects the company's dedication to delivering high-quality renovations that enhance both the functionality and aesthetic appeal of residential spaces.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Fort Sask Reno Inc. has been recognized as a 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Construction Consultants & Management category for Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to professionally managed renovations, quality workmanship, and exceptional client service.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / In the first calendar quarter (1Q) of 2026, Utah Medical Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:UTMD) attained financial results which were consistent with its previously announced projections for calendar year 2026. But because of the relatively short span of time, results for any given three-month period in comparison with a previous three-month period may not be indicative of comparative results for the year as a whole.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Inspired Method has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Business Coach category for Northern Alberta, a recognition that highlights the company's impactful approach to helping service-based businesses achieve meaningful, sustainable growth.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Infinity Healthcare as the 2026 winner in the Home Care Services category in Northern Alberta. This recognition highlights the company's commitment to delivering compassionate, personalized in-home care while redefining the role of customer service in healthcare.

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Cubic Digital Intelligence (CDI), a leader in geospatial and full-motion video software solutions and a business unit of Cubic Defense, will showcase the latest innovations in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) data processing and dissemination at GEOINT 2026, from May 4-6 at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado.

US Med-Equip Adds Jobs and Opens Local Hub to Supply Oregon and Southwest Washington Health Systems With Rental Equipment Within Hours, Around the Clock

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Aspira Women's Health Inc. ("Aspira") (OTCQB:AWHL), an AI-enhanced bio-analytics company focused on the development of noninvasive gynecologic disease diagnostics and disease management tools, today announced it is completing the buildout of its molecular laboratory in Q2 2026, marking a major operational milestone that accelerates development and future commercialization of its high-potential endometriosis diagnostic, ENDOinform™.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Elektros, Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a hard-rock lithium mining and emerging energy technology company, today provided an update on its ongoing efforts to develop a direct supply pathway from its lithium operations in Sierra Leone, West Africa, to potential refining partners in the United States.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq:BGL) ("Blue Gold" or the "Company"), a next-generation gold exploration, development and mining company, today announced the appointment of Daniel Driscoll as Chief Legal Officer.

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Hawk Point Media recently sat down with Miles Pelham, Chairman and Founder of Diginex Limited (NASDAQ:DGNX), to discuss what may prove to be a defining moment in the company's evolution: its planned $1.5 billion acquisition of AI-driven enterprise platform Resulticks.

TUCSON, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG) (AE), a leader in ultrashort pulse directed energy and laser technologies, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a follow-on contract in the amount of approximately $250,000 to support a multi-phase advanced laser technology program at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) for ongoing efforts to explore pulsed laser technologies.

250 kW ZVS module designed for high power density and lower cost — prototype demonstrations on track for June 2026

Company Enters New Chapter Under New Management, Bringing Proven PFAS Destruction Results and Vision for Scale to the Field

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB:PTIX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering first-in-class neuropeptide therapies for stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders, today announced the appointment of Bill Nichols Jr. as President. This strategic leadership addition, combined with a thoughtful optimization of the Company's management structure, sharpens focus and resources on advancing its lead candidate, PT00114 - positioning Protagenic for accelerated clinical progress and long-term value creation for patients and shareholders alike.

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Manatee, a virtual provider of structured, whole-family mental health care, today announced the appointment of Neha Chaudhary, MD, as an Independent Director to its Board of Directors.

MARTINSVILLE, VA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Carter Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CARE), the holding company of Carter Bank (the "Bank") today announced quarterly net income of $85.8 million, or $3.88 diluted earnings per share ("EPS"), for the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $8.5 million, or $0.38 diluted EPS, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and net income of $9.0 million, or $0.39 diluted EPS, for the first quarter of 2025. Net interest income was $35.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, $34.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, and $30.1 million for the first quarter of 2025. Pre-tax pre-provision income1 was $75.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, $8.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $9.0 million for the first quarter of 2025.

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Marwynn Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MWYN) ("Marwynn" or the "Company") today announced the launch of its new wholly-owned subsidiary, NexaCore Technologies, Inc. ("NexaCore"). NexaCore is tasked with the development of specialized AI computing infrastructure and technical support services, representing a strategic expansion of Marwynn's technology portfolio into high-growth digital infrastructure markets.

MARTINSVILLE, VA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / The board of directors of Carter Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:CARE), the holding company of Carter Bank (the "Bank"), approved a cash dividend of $0.10 per share on April 22, 2026. Based on the closing stock price on April 21, 2026 of $24.44, the annualized dividend yield is 1.64%. The dividend is payable on May 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 11, 2026.

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Candescent, defining the era of Intelligent Banking for banks and credit unions, today introduced new capabilities within the Candescent Marketplace at AXIS 2026, the company's premier client and partner conference. This curated fintech ecosystem helps financial institutions move beyond fragmented integrations and extend Intelligent Banking across their digital banking experiences.