Seattle and San Francisco – September 29, 2026 -- ITpipes, a pipe inspection software provider used by more than 300 utilities, municipalities, and CCTV contractors across North America, has secured a strategic growth investment from Luminate Capital Partners to accelerate development of its AI-driven defect-detection technology.

Toronto – September 29, 2026 -- PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: PBK) posted a 34.7% gross margin for fiscal year 2026, up from 25.3% a year earlier, as the renewable energy developer shifted from selling projects to retaining ownership of its power portfolio.

Washington – September 29, 2026 -- Lyntris Inc. (NYSE: LYNX) has received production orders from Raytheon, an RTX business, covering Option Years Two and Three of the U.S. Army's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) program, extending manufacturing commitments through 2028. The orders fall under a long-term purchase agreement the two companies established in 2023.

Seoul – September 29, 2026 -- Daesang Corporation's Jongga brand generated approximately $48 million in kimchi exports in the first half of 2026, capturing 56% of Korea's total $86 million kimchi export volume for the period. The United States has overtaken Japan as Jongga's largest export market since 2023, cementing a shift in the company's global sales strategy toward North America.

New York – September 29, 2026 -- JPMorgan Chase claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2026 Fortune AIQ 75, a ranking of Fortune 500 companies generating measurable business impact from AI adoption, jointly produced by Fortune and ServiceNow.

Jaffrey, N.H. – – September 29, 2026 -- Shivoo Studios, an immersive media and XR production company, has launched a redesigned website that converts complex equipment demonstrations and client projects into interactive, real-time 3D experiences.

Redwood City, Calif. – September 29, 2026 -- DYNA Robotics has launched the DYNA 2.1 physical agent, a semi-humanoid robot capable of autonomously completing full commercial workflows -- including entire laundry shifts -- without human intervention. The system is now deployed in hotels, laundromats, and restaurants.

Auburn, Ala. – September 29, 2026 -- Sonic Tools USA has rolled out a free online configurator letting technicians build custom toolbox layouts from 163 Sonic Foam System (SFS) modules across five size categories, cutting toolbox setup guesswork for automotive, aviation and manufacturing crews.

Staten Island, N.Y. – September 29, 2026 -- Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACXP) has enrolled the first patient in its PATHFINDER clinical trial evaluating ibezapolstat in patients with multiply-recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI), a condition affecting up to 40% of patients treated with vancomycin after multiple prior episodes.

Parsippany, N.J. – September 29, 2026 -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) said its Board of Directors approved a $400 million increase to the company's share repurchase authorization, expanding capital returned to shareholders.

Board cites cash-flow strength behind expanded buyback plan

President and CEO Geoff Ballotti said the increase reflects the Board's confidence in Wyndham's business model and its ability to generate significant cash flow. The program carries no termination date and can be suspended or discontinued at any time.