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Southern Cross Acquisition I Corp. Announces Pricing of $100 Million Initial Public Offering

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Southern Cross Acquisition I Corp. (NASDAQ:NCOOU) ("NCO") announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the "IPO") of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under "NCOOU" beginning July 21, 2026. Each unit consists of one ordinary share, one redeemable warrant, and one right to receive one-fourth of one ordinary share upon consummation of an initial business combination. Each whole redeemable warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the ordinary shares, warrants and rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under "NCO," "NCOOW," and "NCOOR," respectively.

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The Eastern Company Declares 344th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend

SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / The Eastern Company (NASDAQ:EML) today announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of eleven cents ($0.11) per share, payable September 15, 2026, to common shareholders of record as of August 14, 2026. This dividend represents the Company's 344th consecutive quarterly dividend.

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How to Start a Functional Beverage Brand: Free FMCG Webinar

Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Inc. Launches the CPG Brand Builder Series on July 23, 2026, a Free 12-Week Program for Beverage Founders, Investors, and Brand Managers Nationwide

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Fermi Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Call Date

Fermi to host earnings call on August 13, 2026

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BOK Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings

TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) today reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The earnings release can be viewed here: https://investor.bokf.com/Q2-2026-Earnings-Full-Release-PDF.

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Webinar for Emerging Spirit Brands and Investors Seeking Nationwide Distribution and Direct-to-Consumer Growth

The webinar will showcase FMCG's Emerging Spirit Brand Platform, a comprehensive solution combining retail distribution, direct-to-consumer sales, public relations, TikTok marketing, and strategic brand management.

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Generation Income Properties CEO Provides Update for Shareholders

Company reports on Nasdaq compliance, capital structure simplification, and balance sheet improvement

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Smith-Midland Producing Almost $1M in Utility Products for Virginia Data Center

MIDLAND, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID) announced today that production is underway on underground precast utility vaults and manholes for a new data center near Fredericksburg, VA. The products are being produced at Smith-Midland's Virginia precast plant, with all units scheduled for delivery throughout 2026.

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ThriveCart Achieves PCI DSS v4.0.1 Level 1 Certification, the Highest Standard in Payment Security

ThriveCart has earned PCI DSS v4.0.1 Level 1 Service Provider certification following a rigorous five-month independent audit by A-LIGN, passing with flying colors across all requirements.

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SMX and the Age of Parity: Recycled Plastic No Longer a Favor. It's a Must

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Recycled plastic used to be treated like a gesture. A favor to the planet. A sustainability talking point. A way for companies to say they were trying.

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Goldco Wins Best Gold IRA Company Award From Investors Circle

Annual research highlights the Gold IRA providers demonstrating the strongest performance across key investor-focused evaluation criteria.

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Ecrypt Inc. Names Finance Industry Veteran Jared Grigg to Newly Created Position of Senior Vice President, Partnerships & Acquisitions

Jared Grigg Will Lead Ecrypt's Strategy to Expand Into New Sectors and Build Key Strategic Partnerships

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ThinkEquity Appoints Amotz Segal as Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets and Michael Van Nieuwenhoven as Vice President, Debt Capital Markets

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / ThinkEquity, a boutique investment bank founded by seasoned professionals who have worked together for over a decade and collectively facilitated more than $100 billion in public and private capital raises, restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions, today announced the appointment of Amotz Segal as Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets and Michael Van Nieuwenhoven as Vice President, Debt Capital Markets.

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Join First Phosphate's Live Investor Webinar: Securing the LFP Battery Supply Chain

As LFP batteries are now the dominant chemistry for energy storage, data centers and mobility applications, secure access to battery-grade high-purity igneous phosphate is becoming increasingly critical as recognized by the G7 AllianceDiscover how strategic partnerships, government support and a vertically integrated business model are positioning First Phosphate to meet this rapidly growing demand

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Peoples Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

NEWTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEBK) (the "Company"), the parent company of Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), reported second quarter 2026 results with highlights as follows:

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Giovanni Corrado Launches NextReg to Rethink Compliance for Tech-Enabled Investment Advisors

Harvard-educated Chief Compliance Officer behind programs at Republic and BBVA debuts Miami-based, AI-native compliance services firm already serving 75+ financial institutions and $20 billion+ in aggregate assets under management.

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Alliance Entertainment and Virax Interviews Aired on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / RedChip Companies aired interviews with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AENT) and Virax Biolabs Group Ltd. (Nasdaq:VRAX) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored weekly television program that airs nationally on Bloomberg TV and CNBC. Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States, and CNBC is available in approximately 90 million U.S. households.

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AJCF Honors McDermott Will & Schulte with Institutional Leadership Award for Pro Bono Service

Firm Recognized for Sustained Pro Bono Leadership, Strategic Legal Counsel & Investment in Next Generation of Black, Jewish Leaders

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Gladstone Investment Corporation Expands Its Investment in Global GRAB Technologies Through the Acquisition of RSSI Barriers

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq:GAIN) ("Gladstone Investment") is pleased to announce that it has continued its support of portfolio company Global GRAB Technologies, Inc. ("Global GRAB") through providing additional capital to support the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of RSSI Barriers, LLC ("RSSI").

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Black Dragon Resource Company Announces Purchase Contract for Texas Frac Sand Property; Advances Growth Strategy Following Significant Share Buyback Initiative

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Black Dragon Resource Companies, Inc. (OTC PINK:BDGR) ("The Company")

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The Doctors Who Actually Know Things Have Spent Twenty Years Being Cited and Never Credited. Aimwell Partners Inc. Is Building the Network That Puts Their Names on the Record

Aimwell Partners Inc. (OTCID:AIMN) publishes the contributor page of Christopher A. Jones, PhD, FRSM, as its Federated Health Intelligence Network expands through credentialed professional referral. Additional named contributors and technology collaborations are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Connecticut Superior Court Rules Against Town of Ridgefield in Wetlands Development Matter

The Court Concludes The Record Did Not Support The Denial Of The Application And Orders The Board To Approve The Application.

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Lightwave Logic, Inc. Announces Appointment of Fred Graffam as Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Graffam brings 20+ years of financial leadership including diverse public company CFO experience

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Sound Money Defense League's Jp Cortez to Join YALCON as a Speaker in Cincinnati, OH

Nearly 1000 students gather in Ohio for one of the largest liberty-focused college-aged conferences in the country

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Axonis to Showcase Trusted Decision Intelligence at Ai4 2026

CEO Todd Barr to Present "The AI Decisions Gap: Why Model Explainability Is Only Half the Battle" on August 4

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First-Time Penalty Relief Isn't Guaranteed - Clear Start Tax Explains When the IRS Grants It and When You Must Prove Cause

Penalties can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to a tax balance, and while the IRS will remove them in some cases, taxpayers often misunderstand which relief they actually qualify for.

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Cyber Enviro-Tech Releases Summary Shareholder Report for Period Q-2 2026

SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (OTCQB:CETI) ("CETI" or the "Company"), an environmental technology company focused on sustainable solutions in water treatment, remediation, and emerging clean energy systems, today released its Q2 2026 Shareholder Summary Report.

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My EU Pay to Diversify Client-Fund Safeguarding with BlackRock AAA-Rated Money Market Funds

Payments provider already invests corporate funds in AAA-rated money market funds managed by BlackRock and intends to extend their use to safeguarded client funds, supporting the FCA's expectation that firms consider diversification of their safeguarding arrangements to mitigate concentration risk

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Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC Announces Platinum Sponsorship of the Japan Go IPO Summit in Tokyo to Anchor Cross-Border U.S. Capital Markets Access for Japanese Issuers

WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND TOKYO, JP / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC ("ALC"), a premier U.S. corporate, capital markets, and securities law firm, today announced its role as the Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming Japan Go IPO Summit. The premier cross-border financial conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Elevating its involvement from last year's featured sponsorship at the 2025 Japan Go IPO Summit, ALC's commitment as the highest-level Platinum Sponsor underscores the firm's position as a vital bridge in the Japan-U.S. capital markets corridor, advising international companies navigating the complexities of entering U.S. public markets.

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The Rules of Manufacturing Are Being Rewritten. SMX Is Helping Write the Manual

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / A seismic disruption in the cost of manufacturing has permanently altered industry across the globe. Tariffs, geopolitical conflict, inflation, global supply chain disruption and shifting trade relationships have forced businesses to rethink long-held assumptions about sourcing, production and growth. The old rules no longer apply, the new math does not equate, and growth is harder to achieve when the future keeps changing. The new value is finding more value in old value, and building that to grow. SMX is disrupting markets and industry with new tools, innovation and strategies that help companies adapt. The technology pioneer is changing the fundamentals of manufacturing, helping businesses remain agile, competitive and positioned for growth. Its work has been chronicled by media throughout the world, including Forbes, Rolling Stone, TIME, Miami Herald, among other national and international media, which have identified SMX as a company helping redefine the economics of manufacturing.

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Alset AI Announces Proposed Maturity Extension to Five Years and Update to Loan Transaction of up to $3 Million

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / Alset AI Ventures Inc. (TSXV:GPUS)(OTCQB:GPUSF)(FSE:1R60, WKN:A40M0J) ("Alset AI" or the "Company"), an artificial intelligence ("AI") venture company advancing innovation through strategic investment and cloud computing solutions, is pleased to provide an update to its previously-announced loan transaction with Mr. Randy Gilling (the "Lender") in the principal amount of up to $3,000,000 (the "Transaction"). Further to its press release dated April 24, 2026 (the "April 24 Release"), as of the date hereof, the Lender has advanced $695,000 to the Company in two Tranches closed on February 24, 2026 and April 2, 2026. As further described in the April 24 Release, the Company was required to submit, and has submitted, a new application to the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") for approval to complete additional tranches (each, a "Tranche") pursuant to the Transaction.

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SMX Strengthens Balance Sheet and Advances Global Commercialization Strategy in First Half 2026

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / SMX (Security Matters) Plc (NASDAQ:SMX) today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, highlighting a significantly strengthened balance sheet, improved liquidity and continued execution of its global commercialization strategy.

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