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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.

With 527 runners spanning 19 states, a waterfront finish line, and a check for over $13,000 presented to local veterans, the 2025 edition of this reimagined North Carolina race proved that the best is just getting started.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Lobe Sciences Ltd. ("Lobe Sciences" or the "Company") (CSE:LOBE)(OTCQB:LOBEF)(FWB:LOBE.F), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing therapies for diseases with significant unmet medical needs, welcomes the recent White House Executive Order supporting the advancement of novel treatments for neurological and mental health disorders.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Sibannac, Inc. (OTCID:SNNC), a trailblazer in psychedelic tourism and plant-medicine experiences, welcomes President Trump's executive order accelerating federal research into ibogaine, MDMA, psilocybin and related compounds.

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Today, Liberated Syndication Inc. ("Libsyn"), the leading podcasting platform for creators and advertisers, announced new exclusive hosting and advertising partnerships with five standout audio and video podcasts: Locked In with Ian Bick, Unlearned Wisdom with Johnny Chang, Restricted Handling, Was I In a Cult?, and The Joe Vulpis Podcast. Under the agreements, Libsyn will exclusively host and monetize each show, connecting advertisers with distinct, highly engaged audiences across culture, faith, entertainment, current affairs, and true storytelling.

Purpose-built tools, self-service APIs, and workflows make it faster and easier to build, extend, and scale on the Candescent platform

AZT PROTECT™ to be deployed at the largest cement production plant sites to secure production from attacks while lowering operating costs

Q1 2026 viewership, including new TikTok Live data hit 17B hours watched

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / PPX Mining Corp. (TSXV:PPX)(BVL:PPX) (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to provide an exploration update on its Igor Project located in La Libertad Region, Peru. During 2026 the company plans to drill 9,500 meters at the Callanquitas Mine and drill at the Portachuelos project targeting high grade extensions of previously identified zones. This is one of the most important drilling campaigns in the company's history. The sulfide exploration will be funded by Glencore's investment, see Press Release December 8, 2025, and the oxide exploration will be funded from ongoing free cash flow from the Callanquitas operations.

MT. PLEASANT, MICHIGAN / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Isabella Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:ISBA) ("Isabella" or the "Company") reported net income of $5.0 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2026 compared to $3.9 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2025.

MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Greene Concepts, Inc. (OTCID:INKW), owner and operator of a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, and producer of the premium artesian spring water brand Be Water™, is supporting New Life Community Church's ongoing outreach mission in Fresno County, California, as the church continues its community food drives serving individuals and families in need throughout the region.

U.S. Refining Shortfall and Tightening Global Supply Put Western Fuel Markets at Risk

CEO planning to address how capital and infrastructure alignment can support resilient fuel supply, enabling faster, lower‑risk expansion as demand for sustainable aviation fuel grows.CEO is expected to engage investors on aviation fuel supply risks in the UK and Europe, amid rising jet fuel prices, tightening inventories, and growing reliance on imports.Discussion to include a highlight XCF's modular, distributed production strategy, designed to deploy scalable fuel capacity closer to customers and feedstock sources.

New Black Book Research report, based on approximately 1,280 qualified U.S. oncology stakeholders, identifies the top-rated vendors across 16 oncology IT and services categories as reimbursement reform, prior authorization pressure, and precision care complexity reshape oncology operations

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:ASM)(NYSE American:ASM)(GV6:FSE) a long-standing silver producer in Mexico, reports first quarter 2026 production results of 263,057 silver ounces ("oz"), 1,851 gold oz and 1,343,654 pounds of copper ("lbs"), for a total of 568,112 million silver equivalent1 ("AgEq1") oz.

OTTAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / onsumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Roofmaster as the 2026 winner in the Roofing category in Ottawa. This recognition highlights the company's long-standing commitment to quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and dependable roofing services throughout the region.

LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / London Bath Centre has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award, marking its 10th year of recognition in the Plumbing Fixtures Supplier category. The milestone coincides with more than 22 years of operation serving homeowners, contractors, and renovation professionals in the London area.

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / White Gold Corp. (TSXV:WGO)(OTCQX:WHGOF)(FRA:29W) (the "Company" or "White Gold") is pleased to announce the appointment of Donovan Pollitt, P.Eng., CFA, as President and as a Director of the Company effective May 6, 2026. Mr. Pollitt, who joined the Company as a Strategic Advisor in February 2026, will assume this expanded executive role as White Gold endeavours to advance its flagship White Gold Project in Yukon, Canada, through continued resource expansion, completing a maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA"), advancing the permitting process towards production and continuing to make more discoveries demonstrating the vast potential of the Company's district scale property package in Yukon's prolific White Gold District. Mr. Pollitt's appointment as President further demonstrates the Company's ability to attract top talent to achieve its ambitious goals.

Initial transaction validates business model and initiates revenue phase as fleet operators seek solutions to rising fuel costs

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