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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake of Prolec GE, its former unconsolidated joint venture with Xignux (“Prolec GE”). The transaction, originally announced in October 2025, closed following receipt of all required regulatory approvals, for a purchase price of $5.275 billion, funded as previously disclosed with an equal mix of cash and debt. Prolec GE is an electric industry leader in North Amer.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On January 30, 2026, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) received an anticipated letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market notifying the Company of its noncompliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requiring the timely filing of reports with the SEC. RCI has not yet filed its Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025. Nasdaq's letter has no immediate effect on the Company's common stock listing. Under Nasdaq's rules, RCI has until March 31, 2026 to file its 10-K.

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 2, 2026) - Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) (NYSE: BTE) ("Baytex") is pleased to announce its year-end 2025 reserves and provide an operations update (all amounts in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted). Our 2025 performance was highlighted by the strategic divestiture of our U.S. assets, resulting in a significantly strengthened financial position and sharpened focus on our high-return Canadian energy platform.

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align is providing its iTero™ Lumina intraoral scanner, which will have a central role in the study's oral health data collection.

AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced its participation at the upcoming 2026 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference and confirmed key details for the fiscal 2026 first quarter earnings call.

LONDON, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ferroglobe PLC (NASDAQ: GSM) announced today that it will issue fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and will host the quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who invested in SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM, SLMBP) securities between July 25, 2025 and August 14, 2025. SLM, more commonly known as Sallie Mae, primarily originates and services private education loans (“PELs”) to students and their families.

MIDLAND, Pa., Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAWSON INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP Inc. (“Mawson” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MIGI) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) to protect the best interests of Mawson stockholders.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) securities between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2025. F5 is global multicloud application security and delivery company that enables customers to deploy, secure, and operate applications on-premises or via public cloud.

AppLovin experienced a sharp 17% selloff due to overblown fears about Google's Project Genie, an AI prototype not positioned to threaten APP's core business. The AI marketing platform remains highly profitable, boasting 59% net income and 82% adjusted EBITDA margins, with robust free cash flow supporting an active $3.3B buyback program. The consensus analyst estimates don't correctly forecast APP's growth after unloading the Apps division.

Eastman Chemical remains a "Buy" as cost cuts and Kingsport ramp-up signal the business has likely passed its bottom. EMN faces structural headwinds from weak construction, Chinese chemical exports, and higher U.S. energy costs, limiting margin recovery. Despite sector challenges, EMN generates strong free cash flow, maintains a secure 4.8% dividend yield, and trades at 12x earnings.

The brand showcases laundry and kitchen appliances engineered to conquer tough stains and handle XL loads. BENTON HARBOR, Mich.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Klarna Group plc (NASDAQ: KLAR) securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Klarna's September 10, 2025, initial public offering ("IPO"). Klarna purports to be a “technology-driven payments company, with operations spanning multiple countries.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC that anti-ICE protesters "should be out there protesting for more Palantir." The company has long faced criticism over its contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while Karp has dealt with backlash over his vocal opinions, including his staunch support of Israel.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) securities between March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025. CoreWeave purports to be an artificial intelligence (“AI”) cloud computing company and self-described “Hyperscaler”, which it defines as “a cloud provider or technology company that is capable of delivering computing infrastructure and services at massive scale, typically through large data centers and geographically distributed networks.

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Empire Petroleum Corporation (NYSE American: EP) ("Empire" or the "Company"), an oil and gas company with current producing assets in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas, and Louisiana, announced today that it has commenced its previously announced subscription rights offering (“Rights Offering”) pursuant to which it intends to raise gross proceeds of up to approximately $6.0 million. The Company is distributing at no charge to holders of its common stock, pa.

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) (“Liberty”) today announced that it proposes to offer $500 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”), subject to market conditions and other factors, in a private offering (the “Notes Offering”) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Liberty also intends to grant the initial p.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) securities between April 6, 2025 and December 16, 2025. Coupang describes itself as one of the fastest-growing technology and commerce companies in the world, providing retail, restaurant delivery, video streaming, and fintech services to customers around the world under brands that include Coupang, Coupang Eats, Coupang Play and Farfetch.

Small-caps and other signs of the ‘rotation' beyond mega-cap tech were out in force to start February