GlobeNewsWire: IRVING, Texas, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XBP Global Holdings, Inc. (“XBP Global” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: XBP), a workflow automation leader that leverages decades of industry experience, a global footprint, and agentic AI to rethink business process automation and digital transformation, presents a new report from Everest Group, supported by XBP Global. Public sector organizations worldwide are accelerating the adoption of Intelligent Document Processing (“IDP”) to improve service delivery, strengthen compliance, and respond to increasing citizen expectations, according to a new report by Everest Group.

GlobeNewsWire: Dublin, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ:HTOO) (“Fusion Fuel” or the “Company”), an integrated green energy engineering, distribution, and solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Royal Uranium Inc. (“Royal Uranium”), a diversified portfolio of uranium royalties spanning the exploration and development sectors of the mining cycle (the “Portfolio”), in a strategic share exchange transaction.

Business Wire: HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verde Clean Fuels, Inc. (NASDAQ: VGAS) (“Verde” or the “Company”) announced today a revised strategy to deploy its innovative and proprietary liquid fuels processing technology through capital-lite opportunities. In connection with its revised strategy, the Company is implementing a material cost reduction program targeting a 50% reduction in cost. “We own a proprietary advanced-fuel conversion technology platform designed to convert low-value or stranded feedstocks in.

Business Wire: HANOVER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE: UTZ) (“Utz” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of branded Salty Snacks and a small-cap value Staples equity, will discuss its strategies and long-term growth targets today at the 2026 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference. Chief Executive Officer, Howard Friedman, and EVP and Chief Financial Officer, BK Kelley, will outline how the Company plans to deliver sustainable growth and acceleration of free cash flow as.

Business Wire: MIAMI BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, today announced that its next-generation electric aircraft, Valo, will be on public display in Miami on 24-25 February at the Bass Museum in Collins Park. Valo is being developed to bring the future of urban and inter-city travel to life - quieter, greener and more efficient than traditional transport. Designed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150.

Business Wire: LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo” or “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, today announced that the Company's vast network of solar installers has logged 1,500 Green Glove service program engagements. The Green Glove program helps reinforce the Company's ongoing commitment to Total Quality Solar and deliver the best possible installer experience for participants, such as Brighthouse Solar of Central Californ.

The Motley Fool: With a volatile stock price for most of its publicly traded life, SoFi finally seemed to find its footing, reporting two consecutive years of profitability. One event from December 2025 is still weighing on the stock price even though we're now in 2026.

The Motley Fool: Pure-play quantum computing stocks IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave soared by as much as 6,217% over the trailing year, as of mid-October. A high-ceiling addressable market has investors excited about the potential for quantum computers.

Accesswire: One molecular identity platform is giving physical materials and digital markets verifiable, persistent proof-turning isolated sectors into an interconnected ecosystem built on measurable truth. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / Every major market shift starts the same way: a foundational piece changes, and industries that once operated independently begin reorganizing themselves.

Accesswire: As Cannabis Enters a New Era of Regulation and Accountability, SMX Ensures Every Product Carries a Tamper-Proof, Invisible Molecular ID, Making Lost Packages, Fraud and Uncertainty a Thing of the Past LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / Cannabis has officially grown up. Between legalization, lab testing, and compliance demands, the industry has shifted from "don't ask questions" to "please submit your documentation in triplicate.

Accesswire: With molecular tracking embedded directly into materials, SMX gives consumers confidence, prevents fraud, and makes "trust me" a thing of the past. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / Luxury used to rely on one thing: trust.

Accesswire: By embedding molecular identity directly into regulated materials, SMX demonstrates that reliability and persistence matter more than speed in complex supply chains. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW) is redefining how infrastructure technology is built for regulated and high-stakes environments.

Accesswire: Using Molecular Markers and Digital Tracking, SMX is Transforming Gold and Silver From Anonymous Assets Into Fully Verifiable, Auditable and Sustainable Materials LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) (NASDAQ:SMXWW), a leader in supply-chain traceability, is applying its molecular-level tracking technology to precious metals, creating a new paradigm where materials carry verifiable proof of origin throughout their lifecycle without altering their physical properties. Invisible markers embedded at the point of extraction endure extreme conditions, from high heat to long-term handling, and cannot be removed or tampered with.

Accesswire: Fully financed through Q1 2027, SMX scales its molecular tracking and Plastic Cycle Token platform to bring accountability, transparency, and real-world impact to global supply chains. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / SMX (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW) began 2026 with a strengthened balance sheet, fully funded through the first quarter of 2027, allowing the Company to focus on platform expansion, execution, and advancing its Plastic Cycle Token as a verifiable foundation for the circular economy.

24/7 Wall Street: Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) and AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) both shed between 26 and 27% over the past month, but the reasons behind each selloff tell very different stories about execution versus expectations.

The Motley Fool: Quantum computing could be transformative, but most companies in this space are still generating tiny amounts of revenue. Rigetti Computing is a leader in the quantum industry, and it continues to rapidly improve the performance and error rates of its systems.

Zacks Investment Research: Lucid Group (LCID) closed at $9.92 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.5% move from the prior day.

Zacks Investment Research: The latest trading day saw Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) settling at $9, representing a -3.12% change from its previous close.

Zacks Investment Research: Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.1 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research: Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) closed at $15.64 in the latest trading session, marking a -4.75% move from the prior day.