Midea Brings “Simply ideal” to Life at IFA 2026

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At IFA 2026, Midea brings its “Simply ideal” vision to life through the latest innovations, designed to bring greater intelligence, comfort, efficiency and ease to the home.

The exhibition also highlights Midea’s new five-year partnership with FC Barcelona.

The Midea Suites: Ways to Master the Home

The new SMART MASTER showcases Midea’s AI-powered home ecosystem. The AI Agent enables more natural, intuitive interaction with appliances across daily household scenarios. Midea Robot brings AI into the physical world through cooking, cleaning, laundry, care and whole-home control.

At IFA 2026, Midea unveiled its new AI voice-controlled air conditioner. Cliff Liang, General Manager of Enterprise Commercial for the China Region at Microsoft, joined the Midea event and shared Microsoft’s perspective on the next phase of AI.

AI ECOMASTER coordinates appliances and connected systems through intelligent power management. It learns household routines and adapts to changing needs for greater flexibility and comfort.

For homes where every inch counts, SPACE MASTER delivers more usable capacity within the same external dimensions, as demonstrated by the refrigerator’s expanded storage.

Alongside the MASTER Suites, the BUILT-IN Series includes the Milanese-inspired Ispira Series, combining cohesive design with intelligent functionality for an integrated cooking experience.

The Midea Scenarios: Innovation for Everyday Living

Comfort begins with the air around us. Midea’s R290 Series responds to growing demand for efficient cooling. It combines advanced compressor and safety-sealing technologies with ultra-low-GWP R290 refrigerant, delivering around 10% higher energy efficiency. Residential applications include H-Pack and PortaSplit, with PortaSplit set to adopt R290 in 2027.

In the kitchen, technology simplifies daily routines, from food storage and cooking to after-meal care. The Visionary Series refrigerators make food easier to see and access through GlassVision, hands-free lighting and clear, even illumination.

The InfiniteFit Series hobs feature an ultra-slim design for seamless integration into European kitchens, while OmniFlex enables flexible cookware placement. The PizzaPro built-in oven combines rapid heating with an 81L cavity, balancing speed with capacity.

After the meal, the Tri-GreenApex System brings washing, drying and storage together while using around 50% less energy than required for Europe’s highest A rating.

Laundry brings its own everyday needs. Midea’s family laundry room concept combines multi-drum solutions for different garment-care needs, allowing separate loads to run at the same time. The OMNI SERIES offers flexible combinations to suit different household routines.

Tobin Richardson, President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, introduced Matter at Midea’s booth, highlighting its open, secure, interoperable framework and Midea’s role in advancing smart appliance connectivity.

Partnership and Brand Portfolio

At IFA 2026, Midea celebrated its partnership through an immersive FC Barcelona experience at its booth. FC Barcelona legend Carles Puyol made a special appearance, sharing insights from his career on leadership, teamwork and the pursuit of excellence. His presence reflected Midea and FC Barcelona’s shared commitment to world-class performance.

As part of Midea Group’s multi-brand portfolio, TEKA presents its latest innovations under the “Meaningful Experiences Through Technology” concept, including its new coffee machine range, the In-Line Series and Laundry Care solutions, bringing European design and functionality to modern living.

About Midea and Midea Group

Midea is one of over 10 brands within the Smart Home Business of Midea Group.

Founded in 1968, Midea Group is a leading global technology company and one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers. As a Fortune Global 500 enterprise, it ranked No. 231 in 2026. The Group has streamlined its core operations into seven high-growth business pillars to drive future growth: Smart Home, Industrial Technologies, Building Technologies, KUKA, New Energy, Midea Healthcare, and ANNTO Logistics.

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Dahua Technology Showcases Integrated Smart Living and Innovations at IFA Berlin 2026

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, is showcasing its expanding portfolio of intelligent products and solutions at IFA Berlin 2026, highlighting the company’s continued innovation in its core technology strengths while extending AIoT capabilities into a broader range of business areas.

At this year’s exhibition, Dahua is presenting innovations spanning wireless surveillance, intrusion alarm, video intercom, monitor, and fire safety. The lineup demonstrates how Dahua is building on its expertise in video, AI, and intelligent security to address a wider range of residential, commercial, and professional needs.

WITHS: Extending Professional Security through Wireless Innovation

Developed around the concept of “Simple, Smart, Secure”, WITHS brings Dahua’s professional imaging and intelligent security expertise into a flexible wireless portfolio designed for easier deployment and management.

Supporting Wi-Fi, 4G, and DMSS app control, WITHS helps reduce cabling requirements and enables smaller installations to be conveniently managed through mobile devices, while NVR-based management supports larger applications. Its intelligent capabilities include human, pet, and vehicle detection, auto tracking, gesture recognition, facial recognition, AOV/AOR recording, WizColor imaging, and two-way talk. It covers indoor, outdoor, wire-free, and off-grid scenarios, including solar-powered and high-capacity battery options.

Dahua AirShield: Integrated Wireless Intrusion Protection

Dahua AirShield provides wireless intrusion protection by integrating alarm devices with surveillance, video intercom, and other security systems. Its Airfly private RF protocol supports event transmission between alarm hubs and wireless peripherals, while RF-HD enables rapid image and audio transmission from compatible devices.

The solution supports wired devices through expansion modules, helping users modernize existing systems while reducing upgrade costs. Powered by DoLynk Cloud, AirShield connects end-users, installers, and Alarm Receiving Centers through DMSS and DoLynk Care. AP Mode provides flexible network configuration, while Cloud Update enables one-click upgrades of alarm hubs and wireless peripherals.

Dahua WizTalk: Intelligent Residential Video Intercom

Dahua WizTalk, the company’s flagship IP video intercom series, combines high-resolution imaging, AI capabilities, integrated security, and intelligent residential control. Selected door stations feature 5MP or 5MP+2MP dual-camera configurations, full-color night vision, ultra-wide viewing angles, and panoramic vertical dual-lens designs.

WizTalk supports detection of people, loitering, vehicles, packages, and pets, while selected models also provide crying detection. Its indoor panels integrate video surveillance, PTZ control, digital zoom, and intrusion alarm functions. SCP Series Smart Control Panels running Android 14 also support compatible third-party applications, allowing multiple functions to be managed through a unified interface.

More Technological Innovations Beyond Security

Beyond these core highlights, Dahua is also presenting fire safety solutions and gaming monitors, further demonstrating the breadth of the company’s growing product portfolio. Wisualarm extends Dahua’s capabilities into professional fire detection and alarm applications, including connected fire protection and AI-assisted early fire detection, while Dahua monitors address commercial, gaming, and residential display needs.

“IFA gives us an opportunity to show both the depth of our technology expertise and the breadth of our growing portfolio,” said Eason Rao, Overseas Product General Manager at Dahua. “We are continuing to strengthen our core businesses while exploring new opportunities and developing solutions that bring intelligent technology to more applications and customers.”

Experience Dahua at IFA 2026!

Visitors can experience Dahua’s latest technologies through live demonstrations and speak directly with the company’s product and business teams about their applications and development. Through its diverse portfolio, Dahua continues to strengthen its core businesses while exploring new opportunities to bring intelligent technology to more customers and scenarios.

IFA Berlin 2026 | September 4–8, 2026 | Berlin, Germany 

Dahua Booth: H1.2-173

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CHiQ at IFA 2026: From Global Expansion to Deeper Local Engagement

BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At IFA Berlin on September 4, CHiQ unveiled its new AI-powered home appliance range, covering TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners, and washer-dryer combos. Rather than emphasizing technical specifications in isolation, the brand demonstrated how AI integrates into real-life household routines, marking a shift from technological innovation to everyday experiences and reflecting parent company Changhong’s continued focus on localization across global markets.

To address diverse household needs, CHiQ is embedding AI into a growing number of everyday scenarios. Its RGB MiniLED AI TV lineup integrates an integrated AI Sports Platform, transforming the TV from a traditional display into an interactive hub for home fitness and shared activities. The air conditioner features AI Human Presence Radar, which detects users’ locations and habits to adjust airflow dynamically. Meanwhile, the AI-powered refrigerator and laundry care system employ intelligent sensing and monitoring to help users take a more proactive approach to managing food freshness and garment cleanliness.

On IFA’s opening day, Grundig, CHiQ’s strategic partner and a premium European home appliance brand, presented a new product lineup across TVs, refrigerators, washer-dryers, and air conditioners. This showcase represents a further extension of Grundig’s brand development and product strategy and points to a new direction for Grundig in European and global markets.

In recent years, CHiQ’s focus has centered on simplifying everyday household chores through smart innovation. The brand has introduced a virtual giant panda as an AI interactive assistant, adding warmth and personality to its smart TVs and other AI-enabled appliances while naturally incorporating distinctive elements of Chinese culture into the user experience.

Skiing has also become another bridge connecting CHiQ with European lifestyles. Over the same period, the brand has strengthened its European presence as an official data partner of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. These efforts have deepened CHiQ’s connections with consumers in Europe and around the world. At the same time, the brand incorporates the speed of skiing and the pristine character of winter sports into its products, bringing technology closer to users’ lifestyles.

Behind these initiatives lies a broader shift: CHiQ is advancing its localization efforts. From product experiences and brand messaging to sports, culture and other aspects of local life, the company is establishing more diverse touchpoints as it expands its presence in Europe. Moving beyond simply entering overseas markets toward becoming part of them, CHiQ is bringing its global expansion into closer alignment with the local markets it serves.

About CHiQ

CHiQ, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and household appliances, is redefining industry standards with innovative products, intelligent technologies, and a growing commitment to corporate social responsibility. Its influence continues to grow across global markets, especially in Europe.

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Bybit On-Chain Earn Raises BTC Staking Yield by 50% to 1.2% APR

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce Bybit On-Chain Earn has partnered with Function (FBTC) to upgrade its BTC staking Vault product, raising the guaranteed annualized return from 0.8% to as much as 1.2%, a 50% increase of the evergreen offering.  With Bybit, BTC holders no longer need to sit on their idle asset as they navigate a range-bound BTC.

In early September 2026, BTC has been consolidating around the $80,000 level after rebounding from roughly $62,600 in August and briefly climbing above $81,000 in late August. The cryptocurrency continues to hold above its key moving averages, encouraging many long-term holders to maintain their position.

Bybit On-Chain Earn‘s new BTC staking solution comes with a guaranteed minimum return, distinguishing it from variable-rate products where yield fluctuates with market conditions. Eligible users may subscribe to a fixed 45-day term with no option for early redemption. A subscription cap of 200 BTC applies. Upon maturity, participants can opt into automatic renewal, allowing both principal and accrued returns to roll seamlessly into the next staking cycle without requiring manual reinvestment. This structure is designed to give BTC holders a straightforward way to generate yield on idle holdings while maintaining predictable, fixed-term commitments.

The partnership with Function, the protocol behind FBTC, extends Bybit’s collaboration with the DeFi and TradFi convergence space, diversifying user access to potential yield opportunities across the digital asset landscape.

The upgraded exclusive BTC vault is now live on Bybit. Terms and conditions apply. Users may visit Bybit On-Chain Earn for details on eligibility requirements and potential restrictions.

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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road Sets a Broader Footprint in South Bangalore’s Healthcare Landscape with 360° Gut Care

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gastrointestinal health has increasingly moved to the centre of India’s lifestyle disease burden, with rising rates of fatty liver disease, inflammatory bowel issues, and a growing number of GI malignancies. Addressing this shift calls for care that spans early screening, diagnosis, surgical intervention and long-term management, rather than treatment confined to a single point in a patient’s journey.

Keeping this in mind, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road launched its Comprehensive Gastrosciences Department – 360° Gut Care, bringing together Medical Gastroenterology, Surgical Gastroenterology, GI Oncology, and Robotic Surgery under a single, integrated care pathway. The launch was graced by chief guests — Dr. Rajani M, Director of Health & Family Welfare Services, Government of Karnataka, along with Mr. Sridhar, a prominent Sandalwood Actor and Dance Choreographer, in the presence of the hospital’s GI specialists and clinical leadership. The event began with an introduction of the clinical team, felicitation of the doctors and staff, and the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by remarks from the dignitaries and a high tea.

Speaking at the launch, Dr. Veerendra Sandur, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, said, “We are seeing a lot of lifestyle and metabolic disorders like fatty liver and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cancers. That is why we are starting this comprehensive gastro care program as a single point of access for patients navigating gastrointestinal concerns, from early screening and diagnosis to surgical intervention, oncology care, and long-term management.” He credited the Radiology and Anaesthesia teams for their role in enabling complex diagnostic and interventional work.

Delivering the chief guest address, Dr. Rajani M congratulated the hospital on the initiative. “The gut and the brain are very closely linked, and food habits have a real bearing on gut health. Karnataka has also taken solid organ transplantation to the next level, and we now stand second highest in the country. I understand that liver transplants are also an integral part of this program, which makes it a truly 360-degree approach for gut-related transplants as well.”

Actor Sridhar reflected on his family’s long association with the medical team. “For over a decade now, my family has been under the care of Dr. Sandur, and I want to acknowledge the exceptional compassion and empathy we have received throughout.” He recalled a particularly difficult time when his mother-in-law required a complex GI surgery, and how the team’s care and support through that experience left a lasting impression on his family.

On the surgical and oncology capabilities, Dr. Girish S P, Consultant – General & GI Surgery, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, spoke about the department’s robotic surgery program, calling it central to treating complex GI cases. “Robotics does a great job in surgery because the vision it offers is so enhanced. It allows surgeons to work with far greater precision than we could with the naked eye alone. We are longer limited by what our own eyes might miss; the clarity it gives lets us do far greater justice to the surgery itself.”

Mr. Mohan Hariharan, Cluster Director – Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road and Jayanagar,  spoke to the comprehensiveness of the new setup and noted, “Our commitment has always been to make sure patients don’t have to look beyond this institution for comprehensive gut care, and today’s launch is a step towards that promise. This has been possible because of the dedication our GI team has shown from day one with the support from ICU, interventional radiology and blood bank teams, along with the liver transplant approval we received just yesterday from the government. Hence, I’m confident this commitment will translate into meaningful care, not just for patients in South Bangalore but well beyond it.”

The launch was preceded by a CME session featuring talks from the team on the evolving landscape of gastroenterology and GI oncology, advances in managing GI bleeding, and comprehensive care for abdominal wall hernia and advanced robotic surgery.

For more information, please visit https://www.manipalhospitals.com/kanakapuraroad/.

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AtomVie Global Radiopharma Celebrates the Grand Opening of its New State-of-the-Art Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Hamilton, Ontario

HAMILTON, ON, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – AtomVie Global Radiopharma (AtomVie), a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) in the radiopharmaceutical industry, today celebrated the Grand Opening of its new purpose-built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at 10 Aeropark Boulevard in Hamilton, Ontario. The milestone marks a defining moment in AtomVie’s evolution that transforms clinical success into life-changing precision therapies for patients worldwide.

Representing an investment of more than $160 million, the 72,300-square-foot facility is the largest single-site CDMO facility in North America for radiopharmaceutical development to date, featuring low-to-high throughput production and delivering more than a tenfold increase in AtomVie’s manufacturing capacity. Purpose-built for lifecycle growth, the facility enables seamless progression from early development to commercial manufacturing of radiopharmaceuticals, with customizable space dedicated to clients’ future needs.

A distinctive success story, AtomVie is a spinout of the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC), a McMaster University-based Centre of Excellence established to advance Canada’s leadership in radiopharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing. Today, AtomVie employs a growing team of highly skilled professionals, with the organization targeting more than 200 employees by the end of 2026 as the new site continues to scale toward full operations.

Built on more than a decade of experience and renowned technical expertise in process and analytical method development, AtomVie has supported over 70 clinical development and technology transfer programs, manufactured more than 1,000 cGMP batches, and delivered over 4,400 cGMP doses to patients across 28 countries and six continents with a delivery success rate of over 99%. With its new facility, AtomVie is well-positioned to scale production with its partners from clinical development to commercial manufacturing.

“This Grand Opening represents the next chapter of AtomVie’s journey and a proud milestone for Canadian innovation in nuclear medicine,” said Bruno Paquin, Chief Executive Officer of AtomVie. “Our new purpose-built facility amplifies a proven track record of reliable global delivery and deep scientific expertise, enabling us to support the development and commercialization of our partners’ pipelines. Above all, it advances our purpose of transforming patients’ lives by delivering high-quality radiopharmaceuticals to those who need them, all around the world.”

“AtomVie’s new facility inauguration reflects the discipline and dedication of the AtomVie team and the confidence of the partners who have supported our growth,” said Kevin McNeill, Chairman of AtomVie’s Board of Directors. “This facility continues AtomVie’s status as a leading radiopharmaceutical CDMO, now built at commercial scale to serve partners with the reliability the field requires.”

The Grand Opening celebration welcomed government representatives, clients, partners, and members of the radiopharmaceutical community for facility tours and a firsthand view of how AtomVie’s expertise is helping deliver the next generation of precision cancer therapies to patients worldwide.

About AtomVie Global Radiopharma (AtomVie)

AtomVie is a global leading CDMO offering the full range of scientific, technical, regulatory, quality and logistics services combined with a specialized infrastructure for the development of radiopharmaceuticals from phase I through phase III clinical studies and commercialization. AtomVie currently serves international clients conducting clinical studies in over 28 countries worldwide. For additional details visit our website https://www.atomvie.com.

For more information, please contact: Tina Chainani, Business Development Manager, Email: tina.chainani@atomvie.com

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India Is Yet to Be Transformed: Ajay Piramal and Rajiv Kumar Engage with ICC Young Leaders Forum at ICC Centenary Book Launch

~ Never Taking No for an Answer: India’s Indomitable Private Enterprise, edited by Dr Rajiv Kumar, brings together insights from leading business and institutional voices as ICC marks 100 years. ~

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With India’s private enterprise entering a new chapter and the next generation of leaders shaping what comes next, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) marked its centenary in Mumbai with the launch of its landmark book, Never Taking No for an Answer: India’s Indomitable Private Enterprise, alongside a special fireside chat hosted by the Young Leaders Forum (YLF), the youth wing of ICC. The fireside conversation, moderated by Ankit Gupta, Chairperson, ICC Young Leaders Forum, brought together Dr Rajiv Kumar, Economist and Former Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, Government of India, and Shri Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group, for a conversation on Indian enterprise, entrepreneurship, leadership, institution-building and the role of young India in shaping the country’s future.

Shri Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group, on leadership, values and the role of young leaders, said, “Everything can change, but the values cannot change. Businesses will change. You cannot remain in your same business as your forefathers did. But I still think that the values that I learnt from them, or which were imbibed, and it’s not learning, it’s not lecturing, it’s, I think, living by example. Whether it is integrity, humility, authenticity, or whether it is risk-taking, they are the same thing, it’s nothing new; but you have to live it, and that’s what the generations will see. You can give any number of lectures, especially to Gen Z, they’re not going to listen to you if you are doing the opposite. If you do the same thing, trust me, they will. It is encouraging to see a young leader like Ankit Gupta leading the Mumbai Chapter of ICC Young Leaders Forum. I think this is the time for youth. And this is a time when you need young people who are enthusiastic, who have the desire to do something more. How do we encourage them? Challenges are there in the youth, but we have to manage that. After you there will be another generation, there will be a third, so give values, that’s the most important.”

On India’s development, the road to Viksit Bharat and the role of young leaders, Dr Rajiv Kumar, Economist and Former Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, Government of India, said, “India is yet to be transformed, because we have our own promises to keep, because after all, we had said, there will be a 5 trillion economy in 2024, 2025, there’s still not even 4 in dollar terms. We have a long way to go. The aspiration itself is an amazing, incredible one. The global economy will be about $200 trillion by 2050. So it would have to be $36 trillion to get there. I think innovation, R&D, technical, technological breakthroughs are going to be the key. It’s really a serious time that we all believe that business as usual will not do. We’ve got to think differently. A degree of impatience is actually quite good because that goes against complacency that I have been talking about. The other thing that the young people can learn on the older side is that there shouldn’t be a day where successful old people are those who learn every day and don’t end the day without something new that they have learned. If the young people can actually get that mantra then probably the real making time will go less and some good positive work will start in this country. And I think that is what makes the ICC Young Leaders Forum, under the leadership of Ankit Gupta, so important in bringing young leaders into this conversation.”

“Every generation has something to learn and something to unlearn.” Ankit Gupta, Chairperson, ICC Young Leaders Forum, Mumbai, brought his energy and humour to the conversation, making it candid, engaging and enjoyable. “For Gen Z and young leaders, there is much to learn from those who have shaped India’s entrepreneurial journey, while also challenging the way things have always been done. Never Taking No for an Answer: India’s Indomitable Private Enterprise captures stories of resilience, innovation and institution-building that remain relevant across generations. At the Young Leaders Forum, our aim is to bring these experiences closer to young India and inspire them to think boldly, build with purpose and look ahead.”

Ms. Sangeeta Jain, Chair, ICC Maharashtra State Council, acknowledged the contributions of all dignitaries and emphasized the importance of continuing ICC’s mission of fostering a constructive partnership between government and industry to accelerate India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.

The book, edited by Dr Rajiv Kumar and unveiled by Mr Ajay Piramal, marks ICC’s 100-year journey and features contributions from leading business voices including Kumar Mangalam Birla, Sanjiv Goenka, Ajay Piramal, Naveen Jindal, Sangita Reddy, Bharat Hari Singhania, Harsh Neotia, Ratan Jindal and Omkar Goswami, among others. Through nine essays, it traces the evolution of Indian private enterprise from the freedom movement and the License Raj to liberalisation and India’s emergence as a global economic force, while drawing insights on entrepreneurship, enterprise and institution-building.

The title, ‘Never Taking No for an Answer‘, reflects the enduring spirit of India’s private enterprise and its ability to turn adversity into opportunity, constraints into innovation and challenges into new possibilities.

About ICC Young Leaders Forum

The Young Leaders Forum (YLF) is the youth wing of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), one of India’s oldest business associations, founded in 1925. YLF brings the reach and legacy of ICC to a platform for the next generation of business leaders, bringing together young professionals and entrepreneurs through industry interactions, expert-led conversations, workshops, networking initiatives and entrepreneur programmes. The Forum provides opportunities to engage with business leaders, policymakers and industry experts while fostering innovation, mentorship, leadership development and industry connections. YLF aims to empower young talent and contribute to shaping the future of Indian commerce and industry.

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Physical AI Firm XTEND Set to Make NYSE Trading Debut: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 4th

• AI-powered defense robotics and software company XTEND will begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker symbol XTND.
  • The company is going public following a business combination with JFB Construction Holdings.
  • The combined company will be renamed XTEND AI Robotics.
  • In a statement, XTEND CEO Aviv Shapira said that the move represents the next chapter in his company’s growth journey.
• Telecommunications giant AT&T (NYSE: T) celebrates 125^th anniversary as a NYSE-listed company.
  • The company officially debuted for trade on this date in 1901.
  • AT&T is the 11th-longest listed company on the NYSE.
  • AT&T’s SVP, Treasurer + Head of Investor Relations Brett Feldman will join Taking Stock this afternoon to highlight the significance of the milestone.
• Investors are parsing through the August jobs report, which came out ahead of market open.
  • Economists expected to see that the U.S. gained 56,000 jobs last month, with the unemployment rate projected to hold steady at 4.1%.

Opening Bell

Annaly Capital (NYSE: NLY) and EB Research Partnership celebrate Rare Ventures initiative

Closing Bell

Stop Soldier Suicide spotlights its focus on solving the issue of suicide among U.S. veterans and service members

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Sinopec and International Partners Launch Initiative to Advance Global CCUS Cooperation

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec”) joined the International CCUS Technology Innovation Cooperation Organization, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Institute of New Materials and Energy Technologies at Nazarbayev University in launching the Initiative for Cooperation on Low-Carbon Energy Development. Announced during the 2026 International CCUS Technology Conference, held Sept. 1 and 2 in Astana, the initiative calls for closer collaboration on CCUS technologies and standards, as well as greater exchange among CCUS professionals.

The launch was attended by government, industry and international organization representatives from China, Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. The conference brought together more than 230 participants from dozens of countries and regions to discuss carbon dioxide capture, geological storage, CO2 mineralization and CCUS hub development. Participants also examined the business models, policy frameworks and international partnerships needed to support wider deployment.

Tian Hongbin, vice president of Sinopec Group, said global climate action had entered a critical phase, with CCUS becoming a key enabling technology. Having helped establish ICTO, Sinopec would continue to support its development as a global network of leading experts and deepen international cooperation across the CCUS sector, he added.

Sinopec has built China’s first 100-kilometer dense-phase CO2 pipeline and put into operation the country’s first integrated CCUS demonstration project with an annual capacity of one million metric tons. It is also conducting a joint study with Shell, BASF and China Baowu on China’s first open-access CCUS cluster at the 10-million-metric-ton scale, while preparing a 1-million-metric-ton demonstration project at Shengli Oilfield focused on lower-concentration CO2 sources. Together, these projects cover CO2 capture from sources of varying concentrations, enhanced oil recovery and storage.

Established in July 2025, ICTO has 60 founding members comprising companies, research institutions and experts from more than 20 countries and regions. Sinopec will continue working with ICTO and its members to connect engineering experience with international research and support the development and application of CCUS technologies.

About SINOPEC

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec”) is one of China’s largest integrated energy and chemical companies. Its businesses span oil and gas exploration and production, refining, petrochemicals, fuels marketing and distribution, and research and development. Sinopec also advances lower-carbon energy technologies and solutions. For more information about Sinopec, visit www.sinopec.com/listco/en.

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