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Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Researchers unmask trade in nude images on Telegram

Tens of thousands of intimate images of women have been traded without the subjects' consent in Telegram groups and channels, researchers said Wednesday, calling for the platform to combat the practice.

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Viably Expands Customer Support in Michigan and Ohio with Maverick Environmental Equipment Partnership

Partnership enhances regional service coverage and support for Komptech customers

PB Financial Corporation Declares First-quarter, 2026 Dividend

ROCKY MOUNT, NC / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Ted E. Whitehurst, President and CEO of PB Financial Corporation (OTCQX:PBNC), the holding company for Providence Bank, announced today the Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.61 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2026. The dividend is payable March 5, 2026. This is an increase of 7.02% from the dividend paid during the 1st quarter of 2025. This represents a $2.44 dividend on an annual basis and a yield of 4.07% (based on closing price on February 2, 2026, of $60.00/share).

Konica Minolta's Laura Blackmer Honored as a 2026 CRN Channel Chief

RAMSEY, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), is proud to announce CRN® - a brand of The Channel Company - has selected Laura Blackmer, President, Dealer Sales for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list. This annual recognition celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry. This honor represents Blackmer's sixth time as a CRN Channel Chief, and she is a seven-time honoree of CRN's Women of the Channel list.

Smith-Midland Producing $1.9M in Wall Systems for Virginia Beach Project

MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading producer of innovative precast concrete products for infrastructure, transportation, and building construction, was awarded and has begun production on a $1.9 million contract to manufacture SoftSound® sound absorptive noise wall panels, precast retaining wall systems and pre-stressed posts for the Elbow Road improvement project in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Luminar Media Group - Fortun Appoints Industry Banking Veteran Juan M. Sese as Chief Financial Officer

With the Appointment of Juan M. Sese as CFO, Luminar Media Group - Fortun Continues Strengthening Corporate Governance to Support Capital Markets Strategy and Long-Term Growth

NextTrip Closes Acquisition of GoUSA TV Assets, Expanding Strategic Media Footprint and Strengthening the "Media-to-Travel" Ecosystem

Historical Reach to More than 200 Million Viewers Across FAST, VOD, and Major App Platforms Aligns Directly with NextTrip's Media-Driven "Inspiration-to-Booking" Business Model

BuilderFax Mobile Wallet Enables Instant Sharing of NCCER Credentials

Strategic Partnership Accelerates Credential Sharing as Construction Industry Faces Unprecedented Labor Demand

Free Webinar for Real Estate Agents Offers Insights to Help Shape a Strong 2026 Business Strategy

Registration is open for the inaugural webinar on February 12 in a new series from The CE Shop

Green Leaf Innovations Positioned for Continued Growth as Premium Cigar Market Expands.

Cigar Association of America Reports 4.6% Increase in Q3 2025 Imports; Nicaragua Leads with 190.4 Million Cigars

Capstone Positioned to Benefit as Small-Cap Stocks Lead Early 2026 Markets

Investor flows rotate toward small companies with improving earnings; Capstone advances toward EBITDA profitability and scale monetization

Alset AI's Lyken.AI Secures Cloud Compute Services Purchase Order from Leading Multinational Technology and Telecommunications Company

Expected to Generate $1 Million of Recurring Revenue on an Annualized Basis

SS Support Network Recognized as a Top BPO and Call Center Company Supporting NEMT Providers and Transportation Businesses in the United States

SS Support Network is a U.S.-based BPO and call center helping NEMT providers grow through dispatching, billing, credentialing, and operational support, enabling efficiency, compliance, and scalable transportation business growth nationwide.

EV Nickel Reports Strong Pilot-Scale Bioleach Results With Over 90% Nickel Extraction And Successful Nickel Sulphate Production

90.1% Ni and 89.6% Co extraction achieved at day sixPilot circuit operated continuously for 11 days, followed by 5 days of batch operation>99% recovery of Ni and Co as a mixed hydroxide precipitate ("MHP") from pregnant leach solutionSuccessful precipitated Nickel sulphate (NiSO₄·6H₂O) with a purity of up to 98.2%Effective iron removal (>99%) with minimal nickel and cobalt lossesMagnesium recovered as a saleable by-product

Housing Innovation Challenge Announces Inaugural Academic Teams From Across the Country Competing to Build, Showcase, and Deliver Attainable Housing Solutions

A cohort of 20 university teams will vie for a chance to collaborate with industry partners and bring their designs to life through real-world demonstration, culminating in a public exhibition in Charlotte in October 2027

The Super Bowl LX: AI Powers the Bay Area's Biggest Week of Jobs and Spending

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Super Bowl LX is more than the biggest game of the year. For the Bay Area, it is one of the largest economic surges of the decade and the first time an event of this scale is being run with AI at its core.

Caldwell Strengthens Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice with Addition of Dr. Christoph Themel as Partner

TORONTO, ON AND LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / Retained executive search firm Caldwell (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) today announced the addition of Dr. Christoph Themel as a Partner in the firm's Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice. Based in London, Dr. Themel advises boards, investors, and senior leadership teams on executive and non-executive appointments, leadership assessments, and succession planning across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and animal health sectors.

Innovative Private Equity Deal Signals New Era for Plaintiff Law Firms

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2026 / In a move that signals a significant shift in the legal industry landscape, Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers has finalized a strategic partnership with private equity firm Uplift Investors. The transaction utilizes a Managed Service Organization (MSO) structure.

Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in bid to build space data centers

Elon Musk's SpaceX has taken over his artificial intelligence company xAI in a merger aimed at deploying space-based data centers, a statement said on Monday.

New York records 13 cold-related deaths since late January

New York has counted 13 hypothermia-related deaths as the city faces an exceptional cold snap that swept large parts of the United States in late January, its mayor said Monday.

Punctuality at Germany's crisis-hit railway slumps

Punctuality at Germany's much-maligned state railway Deutsche Bahn slumped even further in January, the company said Monday, adding to the network's woes.

Oil slides, gold loses lustre as Iran threat recedes

Oil and gold prices fell as concerns eased over US monetary policy and the chances of an American attack on Iran, while stock markets pushed higher.

Russian captain found guilty in fatal North Sea crash

The Russian captain of a cargo ship that hit an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea last year was on Monday found guilty by a UK court of killing a crew member.

Disney earnings boosted by theme parks, as CEO handover nears

The Walt Disney Company on Monday reported quarterly earnings showing that streaming services gained momentum and theme-park revenue hit record levels, but the company warned of a possible slowdown in the United States.

France demands 1.7 bn euros in payroll taxes from Uber: media report

Ride-sharing group Uber has been told by French authorities that it owes 1.7 billion euros ($2 billion) in unpaid payroll taxes, according to a media report Monday.

More baby milk recalls in France after new toxin rules

Two infant formula manufacturers withdrew batches from the market on Monday after France imposed stricter limits on acceptable levels of a toxin that can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Germany hit by nationwide public transport strike

Subway trains, buses and trams across Germany ground to a halt Monday in a public transport strike called by one of the country's biggest unions in a dispute over pay and conditions.

WHO chief says turmoil creates chance for reset

The head of the World Health Organization said Monday that the dramatic cuts of 2025 as the United States headed for the exit created the chance to build a leaner, re-focused WHO.

European stocks rise as gold, oil prices tumble

European stock markets rose Monday but oil and gold prices tumbled as concerns eased over US monetary policy and the chances of an American attack on Iran.

Trump says US talking deal with 'highest people' in Cuba

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Washington was negotiating with Havana's leadership to strike a deal, days after he threatened Cuba's reeling economy with a virtual oil blockade.

Olympic Games in northern Italy have German twist

Biathlon fans brush up your Italian -- but also your German, for the events this Winter Olympics will be in South Tyrol in Italy, an autonomous province bordering Austria and Switzerland.

At Grammys, 'ICE out' message loud and clear

Music's A-listers on Sunday lashed out at the immigration raids rocking the United States at the Grammy Awards, with Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny setting the tone.

Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission

Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 metres (20,000 feet) on a Japanese test mission, the government said Monday, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals.

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