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States that allowed recreational marijuana stores to open experienced a drop in suicide rates among older residents, according to a recent analysis that reviewed more than twenty years of data from across the U.S. The findings suggest a clear association between the start of legal cannabis sales and a measurable decline in suicides among adults later in life.

States that allowed recreational marijuana stores to open experienced a drop in suicide rates among older residents, according to a recent analysis that reviewed more than twenty years of data from across the U.S. The findings suggest a clear association between the start of legal cannabis sales and a measurable decline in suicides among adults later in life.

Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund (NYSE: NIE) today announced the following special year-end distribution to holders of its common shares.:

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State of Arkansas has been awarded a four-year, $35.8 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor to lead a nationwide expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing through the newly established American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Core Medical Center announces the launch of a specialized balance and fall prevention program designed to help elderly men and women in Kansas City and surrounding areas reduce their risk of falling. The new program combines evidence-based assessment protocols with personalized therapy interventions to address balance deficits and mobility challenges that increase fall risk among seniors.

FAIRFAX, VA - Mosaic Spine & Knee, a leading chiropractic clinic in Fairfax, is now offering comprehensive chiropractic care designed to serve entire families, from young children to parents and adults. The practice's expanded family-focused services address the growing demand among Northern Virginia families seeking non-invasive, drug-free solutions for pain relief, injury recovery, and overall wellness across all age groups.

Tamlor & Tomes proudly announces the release of Princess Mommy, a haunting new psychological horror novel by Gitte Tamar that explores the fragile boundary between innocence and terror, and the devastating cost of the stories we tell to survive.

STERLING, Virginia - December 19, 2025 - Active Lifestyle Medical, a leading chiropractic clinic in Sterling, Virginia, has expanded its clinical services to provide comprehensive disc injury treatment for men and women throughout Northern Virginia who are recovering from or have previously suffered disc-related spinal conditions. The expanded service offering addresses the growing demand for non-surgical, drug-free treatment options for patients dealing with herniated discs, bulging discs, and related spinal injuries.

Wiseman Coffee and Co has entered the specialty beverage market with a clear philosophy: coffee and tea should be more than routine refreshments. The company was founded on the principle that morning beverages can serve as catalysts for mindful living, providing both exceptional taste and a moment of intentional reflection before the day begins.

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) today announced the following special year-end distribution to holders of its common shares:

Riverside County, California, where the sun scorches the land and the past refuses to stay buried, is the unforgiving setting of Desert Dirt, the explosive new crime thriller by Welsh author and filmmaker Simon Pearce, released December 13, 2025, by Space Monkey Creations.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What if men had to prove they were marriage material? What if men were judged by their biceps and facial symmetry? What if men needed to smile more in order to get promoted? And what if this wasn't satire - but a classified transmission from the future? Welcome to "Galaxy 360: A Woman's Playground," produced by Movement 360 Inc., the feminist sci-fi universe quietly taking over the internet.

VANCOUVER, BC - Known for its authentic Syrian cuisine and inclusive menus, Kitsilano-based restaurant and catering company Tayybeh has announced its move to a new space at 151 W Broadway. The new location offers increased seating capacity and expanded space to support future event space rentals, live music, and community events.

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 19, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2026.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / Ares Capital Management II LLC today announced that monthly fund composition and performance data for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ARDC) as of November 30, 2025, is now available via www.arespublicfunds.com.

UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS) (“UL Solutions”) today announced, in connection with its previously announced secondary public offering of 12,500,000 shares of its Class A common stock sold by UL Standards & Engagement (the “selling stockholder”), the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase 1,875,000 additional shares of Class A common stock from the selling stockholder at the public offering price of $78.00 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. UL Solutions did not offer any shares of its Class A common stock in the offering and did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the additional shares. The sale of these additional shares closed today.

American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) plans to host live audio webcasts of its earnings conference calls to discuss the company’s quarterly financial results on the following dates:

KKR today announced income from monetization activity in excess of $525 million with respect to the period from October 1, 2025 through December 19, 2025 based on information available as of today. The quarter-to-date monetization activity is made up of approximately 95% realized performance income and approximately 5% realized investment income. Approximately 45% of realized performance income is driven by revenues from our strategic hedge fund partnerships that correspond to a 10-20% compensation rate.

Virtus Diversified Income & Convertible Fund (NYSE: ACV) today announced the following special year-end distribution to holders of its common shares:

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) today announced a USD 300 million equity investment by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and NATIXIS, with USD 150 million each. Concurrent with the purchase, these financial institutions have each entered into a put option arrangement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings AB, which provides the financial institutions with an exit path, if needed, in three years with certain returns, as part of this equity financing arrangement.

Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) (“Acadia” or the “Company”) today announced that David Buell will join the Company in January 2026 as its new Chief Accounting Officer succeeding Richard Hartmann.

Permianville Royalty Trust (NYSE: PVL, the “Trust”) today announced a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.023000 per unit, payable on January 15, 2026 to unitholders of record on December 31, 2025. The net profits interest calculation represents reported oil production for the month of September 2025 and reported natural gas production during August 2025. The calculation includes accrued costs incurred in October 2025.

Mesa Royalty Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSE symbol-MTR) announced today the Trust income distribution for the month of December 2025. Unitholders of record on December 31, 2025 will receive distributions amounting to $0.018551844 per unit, payable on January 30, 2026. The Trust received $35,596, all of which came from the New Mexico portion of the Trust’s San Juan Basin properties operated by Hilcorp San Juan LP, an affiliate of Hilcorp Energy Company. No income was received in December 2025 from any other working interest owner. This month, after the Trust’s payment of administrative expenses, income from the distributable net profits was $34,573.

Aravolta is redefining data center operations for colocations, clouds, edge data centers, universities and more. Aravolta builds integrated data center infrastructure (DCIM), electrical power (EPMS) and building management (BMS) products and are rapidly expanding as demand soars for their products.

WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (“Zenas” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ZBIO), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company committed to being a leader in the development and commercialization of transformative therapies for patients living with autoimmune diseases, today announced that on December 15, 2025 (the “Grant Date”), the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options to purchase 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to two newly hired employees of the Company as an inducement material to such employees’ entry into employment with the Company, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) (the “Inducement Grant”).

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Jet ski rental Lake Austin services have reached a new level with Epic Boat Rentals & Motorsports Repair's announcement of significant enhancements to its watercraft rental operations. The company is positioning itself as a premier destination for water recreation on Lake Austin and Lake Travis. The expansion includes upgraded equipment, extended service hours, and enhanced customer accessibility, addressing the growing demand for Austin water sports rentals in the Central Texas region.

The fitness apparel industry has long been criticized for perpetuating narrow beauty standards and promoting unrealistic expectations, leaving many women feeling excluded or inadequate. SheStrong Evolution LLC is actively disrupting these norms by centering real women's experiences in every business decision, from product design to marketing messaging. Founded by a mother who personally navigated the challenges of rebuilding confidence while raising children, the brand offers an alternative narrative that celebrates transformation in all its imperfect forms.

The customer engagement technology sector is experiencing rapid transformation as businesses integrate artificial intelligence into communication workflows, according to market research released this week. The global customer engagement solutions market reached $21.42 billion in 2024 and projects to hit $89.74 billion by 2034, representing a 15.4% compound annual growth rate.

STUART, Florida - December 19, 2025 - Narson-Kassay Personalized Healthcare announces the addition of ExoMind therapy to its comprehensive wellness services, becoming the first clinic in Stuart to offer this innovative approach to mental health optimization. The new service addresses growing demand from men and women seeking non-pharmaceutical solutions for enhanced mental clarity, improved mood, and cognitive wellness. ExoMind therapy in Stuart is now available to patients throughout the Treasure Coast region looking to support their mental health without medication.

As pre-owned vehicle prices hover at historic highs and market volatility puts pressure on dealership margins, a quiet revolution is replacing slow-moving auto body repairs with high-velocity, on-site reconditioning. Today, the automotive industry marks a significant shift in addressing the "$4 billion inventory leak"—the massive profit erosion caused by minor cosmetic damage that keeps vehicles trapped in service bays instead of on the sales floor.

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) (the “Company”), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical contracting services, today announced that Trent T. McKenna, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will be appointed to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Brian E. Lane will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announces that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has qualified the treatment-related change in hip bone mineral density (BMD) as a surrogate endpoint for bone fractures in clinical trials of anti-osteoporosis drugs in post-menopausal women at risk for osteoporotic fracture.

Rocket Lab’s largest contract to date solidifies its position as a disruptive force in national security space, redefining the speed and efficiency of satellite production and challenging legacy aerospace primes

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time, Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) will release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings results. Additionally, the company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to review financial and operating performance for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.

Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLSE), a company leveraging its novel nPulse™ technology using its proprietary Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation™ (nanosecond PFA or nsPFA™) energy, today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors has granted equity awards to two new employees as equity inducement awards outside of the Company's 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, but under the terms of the 2017 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. The equity awards were approved and issued on December 15, 2025, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT, Israel, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeward Ltd., (Nasdaq: LFWD) (“Lifeward” or the “Company”), a global leader in innovative medical technology designed to transform the lives of people with physical limitations or disabilities, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Bob Marshall as Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. He replaces Joseph Turk, who will transition off the Board in connection with his new position at Fresenius Medical Care.

Medalist Diversified REIT (NASDAQ: MDRR) (the "Company" or "Medalist"), a Virginia-based real estate investment trust that specializes in acquiring, owning and managing commercial real estate, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized and the Company has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock (the "Common Stock") in the amount of $0.0675 per share (the "Dividend"). The Dividend will be payable in cash on January 13, 2026 to holders of record of the Common Stock as of January 8, 2026.

Nyxoah Announces Issuance of First Tranche of Convertible Bonds

On December 18, 2025, Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: BHRB) (KBRA senior unsecured rating of BBB / Stable Outlook), the parent company of Burke and Herbert Bank and Trust Company, announced a definitive merger agreement with LINKBANCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNKB), the parent company of LINKBANK, pursuant to which BHRB will acquire LNKB in an all-stock transaction. The transaction, which had an estimated value of approximately $354 million, is expected to close in 2Q26.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. II (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 23,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, including 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option in full. The units began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “VHCPU” on December 18, 2025. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant of the Company. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Company expects that its Class A ordinary shares and warrants will be traded on Nasdaq under the symbols “VHCP” and “VHCPW,’’ respectively.

Dec 19, 2025 - The idea of luxury is changing because homeowners now value personalized, functional, and experience-driven spaces over purely expensive or flashy designs.

Dec 19, 2025 - Luxury home designs are evolving because of different lifestyle demands, new functional yet aesthetic designs. Not just landscape or outdoor space, homeowners are paying closer attention to how their interior spaces look, or if they match with their exterior.

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - December 19, 2025 - North Star Medical, a pain management clinic serving St. Paul and surrounding communities, has announced the addition of hair restoration services to its treatment offerings. The expansion addresses growing demand among men in the St. Paul area seeking effective, evidence-based solutions for hair loss and thinning.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) announced today that the European Commission launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of mobile cranes from China following a complaint filed by leading European mobile crane manufacturers, represented by the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association. VDMA’s press release can be accessed here.

Okta, Inc. (Nasdaq: OKTA), the leading independent identity partner, today announced the appointment of Rob Bernshteyn and Paul Sagan to the Company’s board of directors, effective December 19, 2025.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

In today’s fast-moving, high-pressure world, almost all of us—at one point or another—experience challenges within our bodies. Among the most debilitating of these challenges is chronic pain. Chronic pain does more than hurt; it interrupts careers, strains relationships, affects mental health, and diminishes the simple joys of everyday life.

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IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 19, 2025 / PRO-DEX, INC. (NasdaqCM:PDEX) today announced that on December 17, 2025, it executed a contract amendment with its largest customer for an additional three years. The contract, which was scheduled to terminate on December 31, 2025, has now been extended through December 31, 2028. The contract also contains minimum purchase volumes for each of the 2026 and 2027 calendar years.