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Finance · AI

Sant� Raises $15M Series A to Expand the First AI Operating System for Wine & Spirits Retail

Sant�, a leading fintech and AI platform for the wine and spirits industry, today announced a $15 million Series A funding led by FINTOP alongside returning investors Bonfire Ventures, Operator Collective, Y Combinator, and Veridical Ventures. The funding comes 6 months after Sant� announced its $7.6M seed, and during a period of immense growth where the business grew by 500%, serving nearly 1,000 retailers processing $2B in annual GMV. - - The Problem: Regulatory Friction and Complex I... Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=361435

Oct 6 · 13:44WebWire

Finance

Lippincott to acquire brand and innovation studio Athletics

The acquisition will bolster Lippincott's ability to move clients from strategy to activation faster, combining its strategic depth and global scale with Athletics digital and creative technology capabilities. NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lippincott, a global brand, experience,...

Oct 6 · 13:40PR Newswire

Finance · Education

Sezzle Users Complete Over 2 Million Financial Literacy Lessons in the App's Money IQ Program

Sezzle, a leader in BNPL, sees engagement surge with its in-app financial education tool as users build real-world money skills and put them into practice Sezzle, a leader in BNPL, sees engagement surge with its in-app financial education tool as users build real-world money skills and put them into practice

Oct 6 · 13:36GlobeNewswire

Finance · SaaS

Standard Chartered's VCC platform surpasses $2.6 billion in AUM as it launches its 10th sub-fund with BNY Investments

Standard Chartered (“the Bank”) today announced the launch of its tenth sub-fund under its Variable Capital Company (VCC) platform, with BNY Investments, part of BNY (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, acting as the sub-investment manager. The launch marks a significant milestone for the Bank's VCC platform, which has raised $2.6 billion [1] in assets under management (AUM) since its inception in 2024 and has become a key pillar of the Bank's strategy to deliver differentia... Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=361468

Oct 6 · 13:32WebWire

Finance

The OLB Group Launches Share Buyback; Suspends ATM Program

(PR-inside.com) Actions signal confidence in OLB's value as the Company drives its Stablecoin payments strategy forward NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLB) ("OLB" or the "Company"), a financial technology company providing integrated payment processing and merchant services solutions, today announced two shareholder-focused actions: the suspension of its at-the-market ("ATM") equity offering program and a Board-authorized share repurchase program. ATM Program Suspended Effective immediately, OLB has suspended its ATM program and will not sell shares under it. The decision reflects management's view that issuing equity at current prices does not serve shareholders. Share Repurchase Program OLB's Board ..

Oct 6 · 13:30PR-Inside

Finance · SaaS

SEALSQ Led $10 Million PIPE Investment in WISESat to Accelerate Space Cybersecurity and Post-Quantum Communications

Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Investment to support next-generation satellites and integration of SEALSQ’s post-quantum security technologies across space and ground infrastructure

Oct 6 · 13:30GlobeNewswire

Finance

TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics - September 2026

TORONTO, ON, Oct 6, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - TMX Group Limited today announced September 2026 trading statistics for its marketplaces - Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montréal Exchange (MX). All TMX Equities Marketplaces * September 2026August 2026September 2025 Volume13,749,465,01112,970,782,21717,189,380,707 Value$ 439,661,285,474$ 404,537,946,127$378,148,495,945 Transactions28,968,35329,041,02827,283,644 Daily Averages Volume654.7 million648.5 million818.5 million Value$20,936.3 million$20,226.9 million$18,007.1 million Transactions1,379,4451,452,0511,299,221 Year-to-date Statistics 2026 2025% Change Volume138,902,595,089118,321,448,158+17.4 Value$ 3,922,695,668,900$2,890,848,038,018+35.7 Transactions291,826,827225,075,577+29.7 Daily Averages Volume738.8 million629.4 million+17.4 Value$20,865.4 million$15,376.9 million+35.7 Transactions1,552,2701,197,211+29.7 Toronto Stock Exchange September 2026 August 2026September 2025 Volume9,536,437,2148,714,264,3489,859,266,723 Value$417,676,861,369$384,695,682,434$354,597,976,029 Transactions24,960,60125,325,82623,443,698 S&P/TSX Composite Index Close ^35,235.8736,270.4830,022.81 Daily Averages Volume454.1 million435.7 million469.5 million Value$19,889.4 million$19,234.8 million$16,885.6 million Transactions1,188,6001,266,2911,116,367 Year-to-date Statistics 20262025% Change Volume90,835,733,33075,626,581,433+20.1 Value$ 3,717,958,567,902$2,691,418,323,778+38.1 Transactions252,900,670197,780,766+27.9 Daily Averages Volume483.2 million402.3 million+20.1 Value$19,776.4 million$14,316.1 million+38.1 Transactions1,345,2161,052,025+27.9 TSX Venture Exchange* September 2026August 2026September 2025 Volume3,391,375,2803,492,449,2865,805,056,692 Value$ 3,097,075,705$ 3,181,999,170$4,442,233,002 Transactions1,628,7411,610,9881,807,632 S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index Close ^881.90982.51947.84 Daily Averages Volume161.5 million174.6 million276.4 million Value$147.5 million$159.1 million$211.5 million Transactions77,55980,54986,078 Year-to-date Statistics 20262025% Change Volume38,613,861,12731,516,044,184+22.5 Value$ 37,382,620,838$18,340,566,181+103.8 Transactions17,766,9888,823,998+101.3 Daily Averages Volume205.4 million167.6 million+22.5 Value$198.8 million$97.6 million+103.8 Transactions94,50546,936+101.3 TSX Alpha Exchange September 2026August 2026September 2025 Volume773,498,306717,116,9571,480,458,760 Value$ 17,956,093,047$ 15,608,279,083$18,165,169,218 Transactions2,230,9591,960,8601,900,198 Daily Averages Volume36.8 million35.9 million70.5 million Value$855.1 million$780.4 million$865.0 million Transactions106,23698,04390,486 Year-to-date Statistics 20262025% Change Volume9,095,838,58210,898,777,394-16.5 Value$ 159,352,491,534$174,934,868,330-8.9 Transactions19,926,85517,705,361+12.5 Daily Averages Volume48.4 million58.0 million-16.5 Value$847.6 million$930.5 million-8.9 Transactions105,99494,177+12.5 Alpha-X and Alpha DRK September 2026August 2026September 2025 Volume48,154,21146,951,62644,598,532 Value$ 931,255,353$ 1,051,985,440$943,117,696 Transactions148,052143,354132,116 Daily Averages Volume2.3 million2.3 million2.1 million Value$44.3 million$52.6 million$44.9 million Transactions7,0507,1686,291 Year-to-date Statistics 20262025% Change Volume357,162,050280,045,147+27.5 Value$ 8,001,988,626$6,154,279,729+30.0 Transactions1,232,314765,452+61.0 Daily Averages Volume1.9 million1.5 million+27.5 Value$42.6 million$32.7 million+30.0 Transactions6,5554,072+61.0 Montreal Exchange September 2026August 2026September 2025 Derivatives Volume (Contracts)25,783,40822,933,37919,774,523 Open Interest (Contracts)37,011,98536,892,89330,757,922 Year-to-date Statistics 20262025% Change Volume (Contracts)205,373,725174,563,53617.6% Open Interest (Contracts)37,011,98530,757,92220.3% *Includes NEX The information contained in this media release is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment, trading, financial or other advice. All figures are as of September 30, 2026. Because certain trades do not settle on the trade date, figures may be subject to change until all September trades are finalized. Comparative data has been updated to reflect known trade corrections. ^The S&P/TSX Indices are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("SPDJI") and TSX Inc. ("TSX"). Standard & Poor's® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and TSX® is a registered trademark of TSX. SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P and TSX do not sponsor, endorse, sell or promote any products based on the Indices and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions or interruptions of the Indices or any data related thereto. About TMX Group (TSX: X) TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, TMX Australia Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, TSX Trust, TMX Trayport, TMX Datalinx, TMX VettaFi and TMX Newsfile, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore, Vienna and Sydney. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on X: @TMXGroup. For more information please contact: Catherine Kee Head of Media Relations TMX Group 416-671-1704 catherine.kee@tmx.com To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/317477 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Oct 6 · 13:29mlpr-acnnewswire

Finance · SaaS

MicroVision and Robinson Unmanned Advance Lidar Integration for Real-Time ...

(PR-inside.com) MOVIA™ Air Plus integration with Robinson Unmanned's Blue UAS-Cleared SPIRIT UAS brings real-time perception and mapping capability to US and allied nation forces REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2026 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, and automotive applications, and Robinson Unmanned have entered into a joint marketing and demonstration agreement to advance integration of MicroVision's MOVIA™ Air Plus lidar technology with Robinson Unmanned's SPIRIT™ Group 1 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for real-time mapping applications. The companies are collaborating to demonstrate how compact airborne lidar can capture, process, and generate detailed ..

Oct 6 · 13:24PR-Inside

Finance

RedCloud will Hold General Meeting of Shareholders on October 30, 2026

The Board of Directors has convened the General Meeting to approve a 20-for-1 share consolidation to ensure continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements The Board of Directors has convened the General Meeting to approve a 20-for-1 share consolidation to ensure continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements

Oct 6 · 13:21GlobeNewswire

Finance

Citizens, Inc. Chief Actuary Seth Hoxworth Appointed Chief Risk Officer

Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - October 6, 2026) - Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA), a leading diversified financial services company specializing in life, living benefits, and final expense insurance, today announced that Seth Hoxworth, who currently serves as Chief Actuary, has been appointed to the additional role of Chief Risk Officer, a newly created position. Mr. Hoxworth will continue reporting to Jon Stenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer.In his role as Chief Risk Officer, Mr....

Oct 6 · 13:20mlpr-newsfile

Finance · Healthcare

Outlook Therapeutics Highlights What the Appointment of New CFO Kevin Lundquist Means for the Company’s Next Chapter in Virtual Investor Discussion

Segment features Kevin Lundquist discussing his decision to join Outlook Therapeutics and the Company’s path forward following the FDA approval of LYTENAVA™

Oct 6 · 13:20GlobeNewswire

Finance

Over half of Americans say social media posts have influenced their voting decisions during election season, according to new Sprout Social research

CHICAGO, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the 2026 midterms, new research reveals social media has become an increasingly influential factor in elections, particularly for younger voters. According to Sprout Social's Q3 2026 Pulse Survey , 55% of Americans say a social media post has informed or changed their opinion on who to vote for. Among Gen Z, that number rises to 79%, and nearly half (48%) say a social post has changed their opinion outright.

Oct 6 · 13:20GlobeNewswire