Zetwerk completes US power transformer installation amid rising grid demand

This installation highlights Zetwerk's expanding energy capabilities amid rising US demand for critical grid equipment to support AI and data center infrastructure.

BENGALURU, India, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Ltd. (NSE: ZETWERK) (BSE: 545000), a technology-led manufacturing company with businesses across Energy, Precision and Capital Goods, and its US subsidiary Unimacts announced the completion of the installation of a Zetwerk-manufactured power transformer in North Carolina.

Zetwerk's Energy vertical revenue grew to â¹6,507.57 crore (â¹65,075.72 million), a growth of 86.90% YOY, contributing 69.42% of its Manufacturing revenue in FY26.

The installation marks a milestone for Zetwerk's energy business amid rising US electricity demand from data centers for AI capex buildout, and its push to modernize its aging grid infrastructure. Transformer supply has struggled to keep pace, with manufacturing lead times averaging 36 to 42 months, creating a major bottleneck in grid expansion.

Zetwerk's manufacturing model, which orchestrates a cross-country supply chain across suppliers and vertical integration, helps shorten delivery timelines. The model enabled US power transformer lead times of 12 to 15 months, compared with industry averages of 36 to 42 months in the US and 30 to 36 months in India in FY2026. In FY2026, Zetwerk received orders worth â¹2,032.25 crore (â¹20,322.52 million) for power transformers.

For utilities, developers and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies, this provides an additional route to procuring equipment needed to expand and strengthen the grid.

Srinath Ramakkrushnan, executive director and chief operating officer of Zetwerk, said: "As electricity demand grows, utilities, developers and energy infrastructure companies need reliable access to critical power equipment. Transformer supply has struggled to keep pace, delaying projects that depend on timely deliveries. At Zetwerk and Unimacts, we are working to help close this gap by coordinating production across countries. By strengthening our coordination across the transformer supply chain, we aim to make essential equipment more accessible and help customers expand and strengthen the US power grid."

Backed by Zetwerk's vertically integrated transformer manufacturing capabilities, Unimacts offers US customers:

- Faster delivery: helping projects stay on schedule despite market shortages.

- Custody of the value chain: CRGO laminations, cores, core and coil assemblies and tanks controlled in-house, giving control over both quality and lead times. Strategic relationships with long lead-time OEMs.

- Full range, every voltage class: six transformer categories, from medium-voltage pad-mounted, dry-type and inverter-duty units to power transformers up to 500 MVA and 765 kV, built to IEEE C57 standards.

- Bankable partner: more than â¹2,775 cr (â¹27,753.55 million) in international revenue (FY2026), a strong US legal entity, and seven facilities owned in the US.

- Scale behind it: the backing of Zetwerk, a global manufacturing company with about â¹15,913 cr (â¹159,133.23 million) in revenue and 26 facilities.

Zetwerk subsidiary Unimacts has supported utility-scale solar projects across the US by manufacturing structural components, including piles and torque tubes. Zetwerk and Unimacts are extending their energy infrastructure capabilities into transformers, another essential component of the power grid. Zetwerk's transformer portfolio includes medium-voltage pad-mounted, dry-type, inverter-duty and power transformers.

About Zetwerk

Zetwerk is a technology-led manufacturing platform for industrial and consumer goods in India and globally. In fiscal 2026, Zetwerk's manufacturing platform served a diverse customer base, ranging from startups to large industrial companies, including eight Sensex companies, 16 Nifty 50 companies and 102 of India's Fortune 500 companies.

Zetwerk undertakes complex manufacturing across industries, including utilities, renewables, consumer electronics, AI infrastructure, aerospace, space and defense, oil and gas, and industrial automation. Zetwerk is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE. For more information, visit www.zetwerk.com.

About Unimacts

Unimacts, a Zetwerk company headquartered in Sloan, Nevada, brings more than 20 years of energy industry experience and has supported 10 gigawatts of generation capacity. It manufactures transformers, switchgear, solar structural components, wire and cable for solar, power and data center infrastructure across the US. For more information, visit www.unimacts.com

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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Purecore Metals Inc. (CSE: PURE) (FSE: J8Y) (OTCQB: PPURF) ("Purecore" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the publication of Uranium and the AI Power Boom, a comprehensive industry report examining projected global uranium supply and demand against the backdrop of accelerating electricity consumption from artificial intelligence ("AI") and data centre infrastructure.

The report draws on data from the International Energy Agency ("IEA"), International Atomic Energy Agency ("IAEA"), U.S. Energy Information Administration ("EIA"), Sprott Asset Management, Cameco Corporation and other recognized industry sources. It highlights a timing imbalance between the rapid development of AI infrastructure and the longer development timelines associated with new uranium mines.

Please download the free report here: Download report (www.purecoremetals.com/uranium-report/)

Uranium and the AI Power Boom â Report Highlights

The report examines several developments influencing the global uranium industry:

- AI-Driven Electricity Demand: The IEA's projection that data centre electricity consumption could reach 950 TWh annually by 2030.1

- Global Nuclear Expansion: The IAEA's latest nuclear generating-capacity projections through 2060.3

- Long-Term Uranium Supply: Industry scenarios indicating cumulative uranium supply deficits of approximately 700 M to 1.7 Blb of UâOâ through 2040.4

- Uranium Pricing: September 2026 industry-average spot and long-term indicators of US$89.63 and US$96.50/lb, respectively.5

- Nuclear Utility Contracting: EIA data showing approximately 186.3 Mlb of unfilled U.S. utility requirements for 2026â2035.6

- Global Production Concentration: Kazakhstan's approximately 40% share of global uranium mine production.7

- Exploration and Development: Long timelines associated with bringing new mining projects into production.2

- Purecore's Portfolio: The Yurchison Uranium Property in Saskatchewan and Bankier Property in British Columbia.

Peter Berdusco, President and CEO of Purecore, commented:

"Artificial intelligence is introducing another powerful source of electricity demand. The world's largest technology companies are increasingly looking toward nuclear energy as a source of reliable, around-the-clock power capable of supporting the scale and performance requirements of next-generation data centres. We compiled this report because we believe investors should have access to the same underlying industry data that informs our strategic decisions. Understanding the relationship between nuclear expansion, uranium supply and long-term electricity demand is fundamental to understanding why Purecore is building its portfolio around uranium and other critical minerals."

Purecore's Uranium and Critical Minerals Strategy

Purecore continues to pursue an acquisition- and exploration-focused strategy targeting uranium and copper opportunities in prospective mining jurisdictions.

The Company's Yurchison Uranium Property, located in the Wollaston Domain of northern Saskatchewan, comprises 22 mineral claims covering approximately 35,029 hectares. Pursuant to its definitive option agreement with Skyharbour Resources Ltd., Purecore holds an option to earn up to a 100% interest in Yurchison.9

The property is located approximately 75 kilometres south of Cameco's Rabbit Lake operation and is the subject of an ongoing historical data compilation and technical review program intended to support future exploration target generation.9

Through its existing portfolio and ongoing evaluation of additional opportunities, Purecore aims to build a portfolio of critical mineral exploration assets positioned within the broader themes of nuclear energy expansion, electrification and increasing global electricity requirements.

Global Nuclear Expansion and Uranium Supply

The IAEA's September 2026 nuclear power projections provide additional evidence of the potential scale of future nuclear energy expansion. According to the IAEA, approximately 413 nuclear reactors were operating worldwide at the end of 2025, representing 377.1 gigawatts of electrical generating capacity.3

Under the agency's high-growth scenario, global nuclear generating capacity could increase to approximately 1,045 gigawatts by 2050 and 1,284 gigawatts by 2060, more than three times the 2025 operating capacity. These figures are scenario-based projections, not assured outcomes.3

Sprott's uranium market analysis estimates that cumulative uranium supply deficits could approach 700 Mlb of UâOâ by 2040 under its underlying demand assumptions. Under a scenario incorporating global net-zero commitments, the projected cumulative deficit could reach approximately 1.7 Blb of UâOâ over the same period.4

Uranium Pricing and Utility Contracting

According to Cameco's published uranium pricing data, the industry-average uranium spot price was US$89.63/lb UâOâ at September 30, 2026, compared with US$24.63/lb in January 2020. The industry-average long-term uranium price indicator was US$96.50/lb at September 30, 2026, compared with US$35.00/lb at the end of 2020.5

The report examines how outstanding U.S. nuclear utility contracting requirements, together with potential global nuclear fleet expansion, could influence uranium procurement strategies and future demand for primary uranium production.

Concentration of Global Uranium Production

According to the World Nuclear Association, Kazakhstan accounted for approximately 40% of global uranium mine production in 2025, making it the world's largest uranium-producing country.7

Kazatomprom, Kazakhstan's national uranium company and the world's largest uranium producer, reported that its attributable production represented approximately 20% of global primary uranium production in 2025.8

Sources and References

Numbers in the text refer to the sources below. Third-party projections are scenarios, not guarantees.

1. IEA, Key Questions on Energy and AI (Apr. 16, 2026), Executive Summary. Source

2. S&P Global Market Intelligence, From Discovery to Delay (Jul. 8, 2026); mining projects generally. Source

3. IAEA, Energy, Electricity and Nuclear Power Estimates to 2060 (Sep. 14, 2026), high case. Source

4. Sprott, The Uranium Miners Opportunity (2025); scenarios based on data as of Dec. 31, 2024. Source

5. Cameco, Uranium Price, month-end industry-average indicators (Sep. 30, 2026). Source

6. U.S. EIA, 2025 Uranium Marketing Annual Report (Jul. 29; rev. Aug. 13, 2026), Tables 1, 11â12. Source

7. World Nuclear Association, Uranium and Nuclear Power in Kazakhstan (Oct. 23, 2026). Source

8. Kazatomprom, FY2025 Results and H1 2026 Results; attributable output and 2026 guidance. FY2025 ⢠H1 2026

9. Purecore Metals, Yurchison Data Compilation and Target Generation (Sep. 15, 2026). Source

About Purecore Metals Inc.

Purecore Metals Inc. (CSE: PURE) (FSE: J8Y) (OTCQB: PPURF) is a Canadian critical minerals exploration company focused on building a portfolio of uranium and copper assets aligned with the long-term expansion of global electricity demand. The Company's strategy focuses on the acquisition, exploration and advancement of critical mineral assets in mining-friendly jurisdictions.

For additional information, visit www.purecoremetals.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Peter Berdusco

President and Chief Executive Officer | Purecore Metals Inc.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding anticipated global uranium supply and demand; future nuclear energy development and expansion; projected electricity demand associated with artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure; future uranium pricing and market conditions; potential uranium supply deficits; uranium production forecasts; nuclear utility contracting activity; and the Company's exploration, acquisition and business development strategies.

Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions regarding global electricity consumption, government energy policies, nuclear reactor construction, uranium production and availability, commodity prices, exploration results, regulatory approvals, financing conditions and general economic and market circumstances.

Such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including commodity price fluctuations, changes in government policy, delays in nuclear infrastructure development, variations in nuclear fuel demand, the availability of secondary uranium supplies, changes in uranium market conditions, exploration risks, regulatory requirements, financing risks and general market conditions. Industry forecasts, projections and scenario analyses referenced herein are derived from third-party sources and should not be interpreted as guarantees of future results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws.

Third-Party Information and Technical Disclosure

Industry information included in this news release has been obtained from third-party sources believed to be reliable. Such information has not necessarily been independently verified by the Company, and no representation is made regarding its completeness or accuracy. The accompanying report is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell securities or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities.

The accompanying report does not constitute a technical report under National Instrument 43-101 â Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

FranklinWH Joins Entergy Louisiana's Home Energy Storage Program

Participants can earn up to $1,000 upfront and $600 a year for making stored power available during high-demand periods, while lowering bills for all customers

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. today announced that homeowners with a FranklinWH System can enroll in Entergy Solutions, a new residential battery incentive program from Entergy Louisiana that compensates customers for making stored energy available during periods of high electricity demand.

Under the program, Louisiana homeowners who install a new FranklinWH System and enroll in the program within one year of purchase will receive $75 for every kilowatt-hour of installed battery storage, up to $1,000. Both new and existing FranklinWH Systems enrolled in the program will also earn $125 for every average kilowatt discharged during program events, up to $600 per year. Solar panels are not required to participate.

During high electricity demand periods, Entergy calls on participating systems to discharge stored energy to the grid. The system can provide approximately 80 percent of an enrolled aPower battery's available stored energy during an event. Dispatches are managed automatically through the FranklinWH App, so homeowners do not need to do anything when their systems are called upon.

Entergy Louisiana will not draw customers' battery storage if a severe storm is forecast, so customers have full battery storage for backup power if needed. "We designed the FranklinWH System to give homeowners confidence during an outage, and Entergy Solutions extends that value in a new direction. Homeowners can now be compensated for helping meet overall demand while keeping the reserve power they count on," said FranklinWH global CEO, Ke Bi. "That is a meaningful evolution in the role of residential energy storage."

Entergy projects that its virtual power plant (VPP) programs will provide 155 megawatts of dispatchable capacity by 2030. The utility says that capacity reduces its need for costlier new utility-scale generation, which in turn lowers bills for all customers.

Entergy Solutions adds to FranklinWH's participation in utility-led VPP and demand-response programs across the United States. FranklinWH batteries are enrolled in more than 30 VPP programs nationwide, letting homeowners earn incentives for making stored energy available to support the grid.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. is a global leader in whole-home energy management and battery storage, with systems that integrate solar, generator and grid power. Its systems are engineered and manufactured in Santa Clara, California, home to the company's U.S. Innovation Center, which leads product design, grid controls, testing and certification. FranklinWH systems participate in more than 30 utility-led virtual power plant (VPP) programs across the U.S., allowing homeowners to support the grid at peak times, receive program payments and retain backup power. Learn more at franklinwh.com.

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Teeth Talk Girl Announces Winners of the Inaugural Smile Brighter Awards

Founded by renowned registered dental hygienist Whitney DiFoggio, the new awards program recognizes the trusted oral care products helping consumers build healthier, brighter smiles

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDHârenowned registered dental hygienist and the trusted oral health expert known to more than one million followers as Teeth Talk Girlâtoday announced the winners of the inaugural Smile Brighter Awards, a new recognition program celebrating standout products and brands across the oral care industry.

The winners were revealed last night during the annual Dental Hygiene Month Party, a nationwide virtual event hosted by DiFoggio in celebration of Dental Hygiene Month. Thousands of dental hygienists, dental assistants, industry thought leaders and other dental professionals gathered to connect, celebrate their profession and recognize the people and products helping advance oral health.

Created to help consumers confidently navigate an increasingly crowded oral care aisle, the Smile Brighter Awards recognize the products DiFoggio trusts, recommends and believes can make a meaningful difference in people's daily routines. Winners span essential categories including electric toothbrushes, water flossers, traditional floss, interdental cleaners, toothpastes and other products designed to support healthier teeth and gums.

DiFoggio has become one of the most trusted voices in oral health by translating clinical knowledge into accessible, engaging and evidence-based guidance. Through Teeth Talk Girl's videos, articles and social platforms, she helps bridge the divide between the dental office and the toothpaste aisleâempowering consumers to better understand their oral health and choose products suited to their individual needs.

"Dentistry is never one-size-fits-all, and neither is the oral care aisle," said DiFoggio. "People are surrounded by products making big promises, but they often have very little guidance about which options may actually support their needs. I created the Smile Brighter Awards to recognize the products and brands I genuinely trustâthose that combine thoughtful design, quality and everyday usability to help make a healthier smile feel more achievable. It was incredibly special to reveal our inaugural winners alongside thousands of members of the dental community, and I'm so proud to give consumers a trusted place to begin."

Among this year's featured honorees, quip received two Smile Brighter Awards, earning Best Oscillating Electric Toothbrush and Best Water Flosser. Known for bringing thoughtful design and simplicity to everyday oral care, quip was recognized for creating approachable, user-friendly products that help make effective brushing and flossing easier to incorporate into a consistent routine.

"We believe the best products don't just work well, they make it easier for people to build better habits. We at quip are tirelessly pushing to provide amazing products at incredible value, and we are proud of how far we have come (in large part due to the incredible feedback we have received from the hygienist community!) So, to see both our Oscillating Electric Toothbrush and Water Flosser recognized in the inaugural Smile Brighter Awards feels like a true honor and validation of that mission," says Mikaela Quintero, dental hygienist and Community Marketing Manager at quip.

GUM was also recognized in two essential interdental-cleaning categories, receiving Best Floss Picks and Best Proxybrush. Both products provide practical options for cleaning between teethâan important part of a complete oral care routine that is frequently overlooked. The honors recognize GUM's continued commitment to developing accessible tools that help consumers care for areas a toothbrush alone cannot adequately reach.

Sensodyne earned the Smile Brighter Award for Best Sensitive Toothpaste. A trusted name in sensitivity care, the brand was recognized for helping people manage tooth sensitivity while maintaining an effective daily brushing routine.

The Smile Brighter Awards reflect Teeth Talk Girl's broader mission to make credible dental education easier to understand and apply in everyday life. In addition to spotlighting trusted oral care products, TeethTalkGirl.com helps consumers explore topics ranging from flossing and brushing techniques to dental treatments, cosmetic dentistry, tooth sensitivity and modern dental technology.

To view the complete list of inaugural Smile Brighter Award winners, visit TeethTalkGirl.com and watch more about this year's winners on Teeth Talk Girl's YouTube channel.

About Whitney DiFoggio and Teeth Talk Girl

Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDH, is a registered dental hygienist and the creator of Teeth Talk Girl, a trusted oral health education platform reaching more than one million followers. DiFoggio began her mission to make dental information more accessible through educational YouTube videos and has since built TeethTalkGirl.com into a comprehensive resource for credible, evidence-based dental guidance.

Together with the Teeth Talk Girl medical expert team of board-certified dentists, DiFoggio helps consumers better understand their oral health, evaluate available products and treatment options, and take a more active role in caring for their smiles. From choosing the right dental floss to navigating complex dental procedures, Teeth Talk Girl bridges the divide between the dentist's office and the toothpaste aisle.

For more information and to view the complete list of Smile Brighter Award winners, visit TeethTalkGirl.com.

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A HelloNation Article Explains Why Growing Bandwidth and Complexity Often Lead Companies to Bring in Additional Legal Support.

DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When does a business need outside litigation counsel instead of relying on in-house lawyers? A HelloNation article answers this question by explaining when a dispute grows too demanding for an internal legal team to manage alone.

The article explains that in-house legal teams handle a wide range of daily responsibilities, from contract review to compliance questions to routine vendor disputes. It notes that some disputes grow complex enough that bringing in additional support becomes the more practical choice.

According to the article, bandwidth is often the first sign that a case has outgrown internal resources. A single significant lawsuit can consume weeks of an in-house attorney's schedule and pull attention away from other responsibilities.

The article also points to specialized knowledge as a common reason companies look outward. In-house teams tend to build broad, practical experience across many areas of business law, while outside litigation counsel typically focuses on courtroom strategy and trial preparation.

Complex or novel legal issues point toward outside support as well, the article notes. Disputes involving unfamiliar regulations or multiple jurisdictions often benefit from attorneys who have handled similar situations before.

Objectivity matters, according to the article. In-house counsel sometimes has close working relationships with the people involved in a dispute, and bringing in an outside attorney can offer a level of distance that allows a case to be evaluated on its merits.

Cost is frequently misunderstood in this decision, the article explains. Many leaders assume bringing in outside litigation counsel automatically costs more, but that comparison often overlooks the value of internal time diverted from other priorities.

The article describes how collaboration between internal and outside teams tends to produce the strongest outcomes. Outside litigation counsel usually works alongside the in-house team, relying on internal knowledge of the business while contributing courtroom experience.

Documentation and knowledge transfer help this collaboration succeed, the article adds. In-house counsel should be prepared to share background on the business and any prior related disputes so outside attorneys can work efficiently from the start.

Setting clear expectations at the outset also helps both teams work together smoothly, the article notes. Defining who leads communication and how often updates are shared keeps the relationship organized as a case develops.

Timing matters as well, according to the article. Bringing in support early, even for an initial assessment, often preserves more flexibility than waiting until a dispute has already escalated.

Long-term relationships with outside firms can also benefit a company over time, the article notes. Working repeatedly with the same firm allows that outside team to build a deeper understanding of the business, its industry, and its typical contract structures.

Commercial Litigation Attorneys who build relationships with a company before disputes arise tend to offer faster, more tailored guidance, the article explains. A Commercial Litigation Attorney familiar with a business and its industry can typically assess a new matter more quickly than one starting from scratch.

Why Bandwidth Often Drives the Outside Counsel Decision features insights from David Gibson, Commercial Litigation Attorney of Dallas, Texas, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, announced today it is working with Anthropic to bring its data to support portfolio intelligence and practice management available through Claude for Financial Advisors. Invesco's new connector will provide a toolkit that helps advisors strengthen their business and client relationships.

"Leading technology should strengthen the value advisors bring to their clients and create more opportunities for personalized interactions," said John McDonough, Head of Americas Distribution, Invesco. "We're excited to work with Anthropic to pair Invesco's model portfolios with our best-in-class practice management support. We believe this will be a major advancement toward helping advisors turn efficient access to Invesco expertise into more meaningful client conversations, stronger practices for their business, and deeper relationships that help the advisor and client grow together."

Invesco brings decades of expertise to deliver industry-leading portfolio intelligence for existing advisors and clients utilizing Invesco's Model Portfolios, who will be able to access portfolio information directly via Claude, adding time for robust problem-solving through Invesco's proprietary practice management research. Invesco's portfolio optimization resources combine analytical tools, market and economic insights, and investment expertise to help advisors construct portfolios aligned with each client's broader wealth plan and objectives.

"We are excited to roll out Claude-connectivity, which will allow existing model advisors to have greater access to Invesco's portfolio intelligence in their daily workflows, with the flexibility to work with our purpose-built portfolios or the custom models we develop together," said Clint Harris, Global Head of Solutions & Custom Strategies. "Custom solutions can meet advisors' evolving needs for deeper partnerships, providing an opportunity to interact with their clients in ways that help advisors grow their businesses."

Invesco empowers advisors to strengthen client relationships, manage, and grow their practices through research, tools, and coaching across the client experience, providing a single source of support. For example, advisors who use Invesco's connector in Claude will have access to Invesco's research-based referrals program which helps advisors grow their business with personalized scripts and better integrated business development.

Invesco Solutions & Custom Strategies offers a broad range of institutional-quality model portfolio solutions with active, passive, factor-based and tax-aware approaches. Advisors can use ready-to-implement portfolios or work with Invesco to develop custom models aligned with their firm's asset allocation, manager and investment preferences, while customizable SMAs address individual client needs, including taxes, concentrated positions, preferences and restrictions. Backed by Invesco's investment expertise and ongoing support, these solutions help advisors scale investment management while creating more time to serve clients and grow their practices.

Claude for Financial Advisors is designed to support the work advisors complete throughout the dayâfrom preparing for a client meeting to helping explain a portfolio change. It features skills and new connectors to tools that firms already use to run their businesses, including CRM, custody, portfolio reporting, financial planning, estate planning and meeting tools.

About Invesco Ltd.

Invesco Ltd. is one of the world's leading asset management firms serving clients in more than 120 countries. With US$2.5 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, we deliver a comprehensive range of investment capabilities across public, private, active, and passive. Our collaborative mindset, breadth of solutions and global scale mean we're well positioned to help retail and institutional investors rethink challenges and find new possibilities for success. For more information, visit www.invesco.com.

The Invesco models are overseen by the Invesco Investment Solutions and Custom Strategies team. The team is a part of Invesco Advisers, Inc., an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. It is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutions and is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.

The Invesco Connector for Claude for Financial Advisors provides information for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation. Investors should consult a financial professional before making investment decisions.

AI-generated outputs may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated and must be independently reviewed before use. Such outputs are not recommendations by Invesco and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for investment decisions.

Invesco does not provide tax advice. Consult a qualified professional regarding your specific tax situation.

Contact: Stephanie Diiorio, [email protected], 212.278.9037

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New Oracle AI Data Platform capabilities combine AI-assisted enterprise ontologies, semantic reasoning, and AI estate governance capabilities to help organizations put AI to work at scale

New Oracle AI Data Platform Innovation Service turns AI opportunities into business outcomes

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle AI World -- Oracle today announced new Oracle AI Data Platform capabilities that help customers build, deploy, and scale enterprise AI by giving agents a shared understanding of business entities, relationships, policies, and workflows. The platform provides a foundation for developing AI-powered solutions with consistent access to business context and configurable security controls, while helping customers apply governance processes and controls, monitor usage and costs, optimize token consumption, enforce controls, and deliver repeatable outcomes at enterprise scale.

"AI agents are moving beyond information retrieval to participate in business decisions and execution," said T.K. Anand, executive vice president, Oracle. "To scale them reliably, enterprises need a system of context that reflects how the business actually works. Oracle AI Data Platform starts with business knowledge customers already have in their applications, databases, analytics, and documents and makes that context reusable across agents."

AI-Generated, Human-Governed Business Ontologies

Oracle AI Data Platform business ontologies define the concepts, terminology, relationships, and policies used to help analytics, agents, and enterprise applications interpret data consistently. The platform uses an AI Discovery agent to generate ontologies by analyzing database schemas, semantic models, application and API documentation, and business knowledge stored in unstructured documents. Business domain experts can then review and refine these ontologies before approving them as a consistent foundation for all AI solutions. As organizational needs evolve, the platform continuously monitors agents' use of the ontologies and recommends updates for domain experts to review and approve.

"The next competitive advantage in enterprise AI won't come from models alone. It will come from how well AI understands the business," said Megha Kumar, research vice president, IDC. "Oracle AI Data Platform marks an important evolution by helping organizations connect their data, business knowledge, and AI capabilities to move beyond experimentation and toward intelligent, governed business outcomes."

Build the Business Context for Enterprise AI

These business ontologies provide the foundation for a system of context that captures not only what the business data means, but also how the business operates, makes decisions, and takes action. Unlike traditional ontology projects that often rely on extensive manual modeling and specialist maintenance, Oracle AI Data Platform uses AI to help organizations curate and evolve this business context, with business and technical experts retaining ownership and control. By connecting business knowledge with the actions and workflows embedded in enterprise applications, organizations can ground AI not only in what the business knows, but also in what it can do, under which conditions, and with whose authority.

Using ontologies as the source of business knowledge, the Oracle Semantic Reasoning Engine interprets and assembles business-ready context before it reaches the AI model. It orchestrates retrieval across federated systems, resolves business relationships, and applies relevant governance controls so the model can focus on language understanding, reasoning, explanation, and user interaction. By reusing business context and prior analytical findings across queries, the engine helps reduce repetitive reasoning and optimize token usage, supporting more efficient AI operations as organizations scale.

Deep Insight Agents Put Enterprise Context into Action 

Deep Insight Agents use enterprise ontologies and Oracle Semantic Reasoning Engine to investigate and reason through complex business questions. They identify drivers, run forecasts and scenarios, and recommend next actions, while supporting human review and approval.

By integrating Deep Insight Agents with Oracle Analytics Cloud, Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence, and custom applications, customers can make these insights and recommendations available across the Oracle and third-party experiences where they work.

Oracle AI Data Platform Helps Enterprises Build, Manage, and Put AI Agents to Work

As organizations scale AI agents across the business, they need to avoid agent sprawl, duplicated effort, unclear ownership, and inconsistent controls. Oracle AI Data Platform provides a consistent way to build, manage, apply governance controls to, and make agents available across the enterprise, helping organizations scale adoption while helping maintain visibility, security, and control.

Within Oracle AI Data Platform, Oracle AI Registry helps establish the foundation for enterprise AI governance processes by maintaining a centralized inventory of agents, tools, skills, and MCP servers, including their ownership, versions, dependencies, permissions, and lifecycle status. Building on this foundation, Oracle AI Governance and Control is planned to provide testing and policy assessment capabilities, and ongoing monitoring of agent behavior, quality, performance, usage, and cost. These capabilities are designed to help organizations assess readiness before deployment, monitor AI solutions in production, identify risks and unexpected behavior, and take corrective action. Together, these capabilities help customers maintain governance, accountability, and operational oversight as the enterprise AI estate grows. Business users can discover and work with registered agents through Oracle Agent Hub or supported third-party AI assistants, such as ChatGPT and Claude. The AI Registry provides centralized visibility and management of available AI capabilities, while access and execution remain subject to applicable enterprise security policies and controls.

"Anyone can adopt frontier models and agentic AI. Organizations only gain a sustainable competitive advantage when they apply those powerful algorithms to their proprietary processes and datasets," said Kevin Petrie, vice president of research, BARC. "The Oracle AI Data Platform offers a strategic step in that direction by helping enterprises derive governed, consistent, and reusable context from their data. Ontologies in particular enable models and agents to understand the interrelationships of key concepts and entities without consuming unnecessary tokens."

New Oracle AI Data Platform capabilities will be available within the next 12 months.

Oracle AI Data Platform Innovation Service Helps Turn AI Opportunities into Production Solutions

Oracle is introducing Oracle AI Data Platform Innovation Service to help organizations move high-value AI opportunities from concept to production. Working alongside customer teams, Oracle experts help define business outcomes and design, build, validate, deploy, and operate solutions using Oracle AI Data Platform and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

The service combines Oracle technology with forward deployed engineering expertise and ongoing operational support, helping customers put enterprise AI into production with the data, business context, security, and governance controls needed to operate at scale.

About Oracle

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Infisical Raises $40 Million at $600 Million Valuation to Secure the AI Agent Economy

Led by Elad Gil, the funding will accelerate Infisical's expansion as enterprises adopt AI agents that need secure access to critical systems

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infisical today announced it has raised $40 million in Series B funding at a $600 million valuation. The round was led by Elad Gil, who previously invested in the company's Series A, with Gradient and Y Combinator among its other investors.

Infisical provides cybersecurity infrastructure organizations use to secure sensitive credentials, manage access to critical systems, and keep digital certificates renewed and trusted. Cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and breaches are proliferating, which makes cybersecurity increasingly important. Novel threats from AI agents make the situation even more difficult.

AI agents need access to source code, databases, cloud infrastructure, and other critical systems to function. This requires credentials like API keys, passwords, and authentication tokens, which AI agents cannot be trusted with.

Infisical's Agent Vault lets companies give AI agents access without handing over credentials. Companies can define the access each agent needs and be assured it cannot leak credentials in a cyberattack or inadvertently send them to LLM providers or other tools it communicates with.

"You wouldn't give an employee unrestricted access to every system in your company, and AI agents shouldn't be any different," said Vlad Matsiiako, co-founder and CEO of Infisical. "Agents need access to company systems to do their jobs, but giving them actual passwords and API keys is a major security risk. We let agents get their job done safely without ever having those credentials in their hands."

Enterprise Adoption and Investment

Infisical serves more than 1,300 customers and 300,000 developers and secures 10 billion secrets every day. Its open-source project has earned more than 30,000 GitHub stars. Customers include Airbus, Volkswagen, Hugging Face, OpenRouter, Lucid, First American Financial Corporation, Wise, and Clay.

Infisical will use the new funding to accelerate product development, expand its engineering and go-to-market teams, and build out its security infrastructure for AI agents as enterprise adoption increases.

"AI agents are becoming a new class of users inside every enterprise, and securing their access will be one of the biggest cybersecurity challenges of the next decade," said Elad Gil. "Vlad and co-founders Maidul and Tony recognized early that AI agents would create an entirely new set of security challenges, and they've built Infisical into a platform that I believe can become essential infrastructure for the AI era."

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Infisical is a security infrastructure platform for developers, machines, and AI agents. The company helps organizations securely manage secrets, certificates, encryption keys and privileged access across their infrastructure. Its Agent Vault enables AI agents to access sensitive systems without exposing underlying credentials. Infisical serves more than 1,300 customers and 300,000 developers worldwide. Learn more at infisical.com.

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AHRQ and Indian Health Service Partner to Strengthen Sepsis Care

Three-year partnership supports improved sepsis care in American Indian and Alaska Native communities

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) today announced a new partnership with the Indian Health Service (IHS) to strengthen the early identification and management of sepsis in IHS emergency care facilities. Together, the agencies will launch a quality improvement initiative designed around the needs, resources, cultural values and traditions of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The initiative marks an important milestone following three years of consultation with American Indians and Alaska Natives. The partnership builds on that engagement by combining AHRQ's expertise in evidence-based healthcare improvement with IHS's experience providing care in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Sepsis is the body's extreme response to an infection and can quickly become life-threatening. Early recognition and treatment are critical. IHS has identified a need to strengthen its ability to diagnose and manage sepsis across its network of facilities, many of which are in rural or remote locations where access to specialty expertise and other resources may be limited.

"Sepsis moves fast, and timely recognition and treatment can make a critical difference for patients," said AHRQ Director Roger D. Klein, M.D., J.D. "This partnership puts proven, evidence-based tools directly into the hands of clinicians on the front lines, so patients in Tribal communities get the same rapid, standards-based sepsis response as anyone else in the country."

"The opportunity to create a much-needed sepsis clinical resource that will be available IHS-wide with such a quality agency, AHRQ, will improve outcomes that our communities and patients deserve," said Kim Hartwig, M.D., IHS director of strategic initiatives.

The initiative will produce an educational toolkit for healthcare teams and assess its impact at participating facilities. Monitoring and evaluation will help identify what is working and allow the tools and approaches to be improved based on the needs of participating sites. AHRQ is supporting the three-year effort with $7.5 million in funding.

AHRQ brings extensive experience developing evidence, tools and resources that healthcare systems can use to improve patient care. The agency has supported Evidence-Based Practice Centers and learning collaboratives, developed healthcare data resources in partnership with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, and created training and quality improvement resources such as the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program. AHRQ also has expertise in developing measures and using data to monitor health system performance.

The partnership extends AHRQ's broader work with American Indians and Alaska Native Tribes and supports AHRQ and IHS efforts to turn evidence into practical improvements in care.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, produces the evidence, tools and data needed to make healthcare safer, higher-quality and more effective. Follow the agency on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.

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With Election Day approaching, non-party affiliated candidate makes final push for insurance accountability, transparency and putting Floridians ahead of special interests.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With less than a week away until the November 3 election, Frank J. Russo, a no-party-affiliation candidate for Florida governor, is making one final appeal to voters: Florida families deserve a government that answers to them, especially when it comes to the rising cost of homeowners insurance.

In his final campaign video, Russo is renewing his call to restore an elected insurance commissioner, giving Floridians the opportunity to vote directly for the person responsible for overseeing the state's insurance market.

"Floridians get to vote for their governor, their legislators and their local leaders. But when it comes to one of the biggest expenses facing Florida families, they don't get to choose the person overseeing the insurance industry," Russo said. "That needs to change. The people paying these premiums deserve a seat at the table."

With four decades of experience in the insurance industry, Russo has made insurance reform a central priority of his campaign, arguing that Florida's current regulatory structure does not provide sufficient direct accountability to policyholders.

Florida previously had an elected Treasurer who also served as Insurance Commissioner. Following a voter-approved Cabinet restructuring in 1998, the state transitioned to its current system in 2003. Today, Florida's Commissioner of Insurance Regulation is appointed by the Financial Services Commission, which consists of the governor and Cabinet.

Russo believes returning the position to voters would be an important step toward restoring public trust and ensuring insurance regulators are directly accountable to the families and businesses affected by their decisions.

His proposal would require changes to Florida law and potentially the state Constitution. While electing an insurance commissioner would not automatically lower premiums, Russo argues it would create a stronger foundation for transparency, oversight and meaningful insurance reform.

"For too long, Florida families have watched their insurance costs rise while feeling like they have no voice in the decisions being made," Russo said. "Insurance companies have a seat at the table. Lobbyists have a seat at the table. It's time Florida families had one too."

A Historic Opportunity for Independent Leadership

Russo and his running mate, attorney Rachel L.T. Rodriguez, are also asking voters to look beyond traditional party politics as they make their final decisions before Election Day. A victory for Russo would represent a historic milestone for a Florida gubernatorial candidate running with no party affiliation, offering voters an alternative to the state's two major parties. Throughout the campaign, Russo has emphasized listening to Floridians, addressing the state's affordability crisis and putting residents ahead of political interests.

"This election isn't about Republicans versus Democrats. It's about whether Floridians believe their government is working for them," Russo said. "I've spent my career in the insurance industry, and I know the challenges families are facing. I'm not running to protect the system. I'm running to change it."

Russo says his final campaign message reflects the central principle behind his candidacy: Leadership begins by listening

"On November 3, Floridians have an opportunity to send a message that their voices matter," Russo added. "This is about humanity over the dollar, accountability over politics and making government work for the people again."

Watch Russo's Final Campaign Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/De964uZOv10/

About Frank J. Russo:

Frank J. Russo is a lifelong Floridian, entrepreneur, insurance executive, real estate developer,  and humanitarian with more than 40 years of business leadership, including over 30 years in the  insurance industry. Based in New Smyrna Beach, Russo is running for Governor to restore  affordability, strengthen Florida's economy, and build a government focused on practical  solutions that put Floridians first. For more information, or to volunteer or donate, visit  Russo2026.com.

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