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

NEW YORK, April 15, 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 April 15^th

• Markets are little changed as investors remain hopeful that a deal between the U.S. and Iran may materialize. 
• Viking Chairman + CEO Torstein Hagen will join NYSE Live to reflect on the company’s two-year anniversary as a publicly-traded company.
• CNBC’s second annual ‘Invest in America Forum’ will commence today in Washington D.C., featuring leaders such as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
• The NYSE Creator Summit will bring together creators to reflect on what’s working in business media. 

For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV app at tv.nyse.com

Opening Bell
Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK) celebrates its upcoming two-year anniversary as a public company

Closing Bell
STAG Industrial (NYSE: STAG) celebrates its 15th anniversary of listing

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IonQ at the NYSE on April 14th.

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SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alibaba Group’s mapping unit Amap is preparing to launch its first embodied robot — a quadruped — which will make its public debut at the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon.

The product, developed by Amap’s embodied intelligence division, is Alibaba Group’s first embodied robot. According to previous media reports, Amap established the division in January and released two models — the general-purpose embodied manipulation model ABot-M0 and the full-stack navigation base model ABot-N0 — in February. People familiar with the matter said quadruped and humanoid robots are both on the division’s product roadmap.

On the technical front, Amap’s self-developed embodied world model ABot-World has topped two international benchmarks — the AGIbot World Challenge and World Arena — outperforming teams from Google, NVIDIA and leading Chinese research institutions. Both benchmarks draw participation from top global research organizations and have become key reference points for the embodied AI field.

ABot-M0, for its part, is described as the world’s first embodied manipulation base model built on a unified architecture — and has been released in full as open-source. The model enables a single universal brain to power multiple robot morphologies, and has achieved state-of-the-art results on a set of authoritative benchmarks including Libero, Libero-Plus and RoboCasa.

ABot-N0 has reached state-of-the-art performance across seven international benchmarks in embodied navigation — including CityWalker, SocNav, R2R-CE, RxR-CE, HM3D-OVON, BridgeNav and EVT-Bench — giving it a commanding lead over rivals in the field.

Amap said in a statement: “We have been deeply engaged in embodied intelligence, continuously releasing multiple embodied models while actively exploring products including quadruped and humanoid robots. Our first quadruped robot is expected to be released soon.”

Company supports new intraday margining system on day one, expanding flexibility for active investors

NEW YORK, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Webull (NASDAQ: BULL), an online investment platform, today announced it will support the removal of Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rules as the new regulations take effect, enabling investors to place unlimited day trades within the framework of the new margin requirements.

The change eliminates the long-standing PDT restrictions that limited accounts under $25,000 to three day trades within a rolling five-business-day period. Once implemented, Webull users will be able to trade throughout the day without needing to maintain a $25,000 minimum balance to avoid PDT limitations.

By supporting the new rules immediately upon launch, Webull will be among the first retail brokerages to bring the updated intraday trading framework to clients, reinforcing its commitment to providing investors with flexible tools and broad market access.

“The shift in intraday margin rules represents a meaningful evolution in how active traders can participate in the markets,” said Anthony Denier, Group President and U.S. CEO at Webull. “Our priority is ensuring Webull customers can take advantage of these changes from day one while continuing to benefit from the advanced tools, real-time data, and full product access that define the Webull trading experience.”

Under the new framework, investors will be able to execute trades without the previous frequency limits and realized profits will immediately be applied to their intraday buying power. This enables investors to redeploy capital throughout the same trading session, allowing them to more quickly respond to market opportunities. 

The change will apply to trading in stocks, ETFs, and options, all of which are currently subject to PDT rules. By removing these restrictions, the updated margining system is expected to lower barriers for newer active traders while enabling experienced traders to operate more efficiently.

The updated intraday margining system will go live for Webull clients as the new regulatory framework takes effect, pending final approval and implementation timelines from U.S. regulators.

For more information about Webull, visit www.webull.com.

About Webull US

Webull is a leading online investment platform built on next generation global infrastructure. Users of the Webull platform are empowered to pursue their financial goals with advanced charting tools, cutting-edge technology, and real-time market data. Through Webull’s online brokerage, self-directed investors can access low-cost trading across a wide range of assets, including securities, options, and futures, along with wealth management services. Webull Financial LLC (“Webull Financial”) is registered as a broker-dealer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and a futures commission merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Webull Financial is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the National Futures Association (NFA), and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Advisory accounts and services are provided by Webull Advisors LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Registration does not imply a level of skill or training. Event contract trading is highly speculative and may not be suitable for all investors. Webull asks customers to carefully consider all risks associated with an investment in an Event Contract, including without limitation the risks set forth in the disclosure documents linked below, and consult with a financial professional and any other advisors that you deem appropriate before investing in any Event Contract. All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. Options involve unique risks not suitable for all investors. Please visit www.webull.com/disclosures to read the applicable disclosure documents. For more information about Webull, visit www.webull.com.

About Webull

Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL) owns and operates Webull, a leading digital investment platform built on next-generation global infrastructure. Through its global network of licensed brokerages, Webull offers investment services in 14 markets across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and Latin America. Webull serves more than 26 million registered users globally, providing retail investors with 24/7 access to global financial markets. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options, futures, fractional shares, and digital assets through Webull’s trading platform, which seamlessly integrates market data and information, its user community, and investor education resources. Learn more at  www.webullcorp.com.

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Through the collaboration, Silicon Box will work with industry leaders to advance automotive-grade chiplet devices with advanced packaging.

SINGAPORE, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Box, an industry leader in advanced semiconductor packaging solutions, today announced that it has formally joined imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP), a collaborative research initiative aimed at accelerating chiplet technology adoption required to drive the development of next-generation vehicles. Chiplet technology is recognized as a critical solution to address rising costs and bottlenecks amidst rapidly increasing computing requirements for modern, software-defined vehicles. Silicon Box will support the ACP’s research initiative with its end-to-end know-how in chiplet interconnection, from consulting on optimal chiplet architecture for sustainable and scalable technology roadmaps, to turnkey solutions for advanced packaging and testing.

Accelerating Automotive (Chip) Innovation

Through imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program, Silicon Box will draw on its proprietary advanced packaging capabilities and capacity, and collaborate with other consortium members to accelerate chiplet solutions for modern vehicles. Tangible outcomes include:

• Automotive Chiplet Interoperability: Help review system architectures and define interconnection protocols that meet stringent safety, reliability, performance and thermal requirements
• Advanced Packaging R&D – De-risked Packaging: Support package development and material reviews to ensure chiplet connections meet automotive quality targets

“The ACP is a huge step forward for the rapidly growing chiplet ecosystem, because it means that the automotive industry – a key pillar of European industrial strength – has recognized the benefits of chiplet technology and is making a commitment to accelerate development and adoption at scale,” said Dr. BJ Han, co-founder and CEO of Silicon Box. “Chiplet technology is gaining traction within the automotive chip industry for its potential to shorten time-to-market, ensure stable supply and reduce development costs.”

“Advanced packaging technology can enable seamless, flexible interconnections between chiplets for version upgrades and to support the high-density interconnections required by advanced automotive systems that demand significantly higher compute than traditional single chip-systems,” said Mike Han, chief revenue officer at Silicon Box. “Being part of this consortium aligns with our ongoing mission to revolutionize the semiconductor industry through chiplet enablement, and support the cutting-edge ambitions of our automotive customers.”

Silicon Box Automotive Roadmap

At the sixth ACP Forum last November, Dr. BJ Han delivered a keynote on advanced packaging for automotive applications and how chiplet architecture specifically meets high compute needs of autonomous driving. The company’s participation in imec’s ACP will enhance alignment of its technology roadmap with emerging industry standards.

Silicon Box is already co-developing chiplet-based automotive-grade packages with customers for next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Last month, Silicon Box received an IATF 16949 Letter of Conformance (LoC) to support automotive-grade packaging solutions and is expected to achieve full certification in the coming months. Revenue from automotive customers grew at an annualized rate of 436% in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the importance of the automotive sector to the company’s burgeoning business.

In October last year, Silicon Box announced it hit a 100-million-unit production milestone at it’s Singapore flagship foundry, while demonstrating industry-leading yield—proving that advanced panel-level packaging is ready to enable the chiplet era, and rapidly scale for the digital age. The company is planning its second facility in Novara, Italy, supporting the EU’s strategic goal to produce 20% of the world’s semiconductors by 2030 with first-of-a-kind technology. With production start targeting 2028, the Novara site will fully replicate Silicon Box’s panel-level packaging capacity and deliver a native test ecosystem, establishing the full semiconductor value chain from design through to final manufacturing and test in Europe. Including the automotive industry, the facility will serve customers across sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and space tech. The project recently reached a critical milestone through the signing of a Development Agreement with the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.

About Imec‘s Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP)

Imec’s ACP aims to give automakers the confidence that chiplets are scalable, interoperable, and compatible with precise automotive standards. As a neutral R&D hub, imec’s ACP connects over 22 partners across the automotive value chain from OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to IP and EDA providers, advanced packaging houses and compute players in both the automotive and semiconductor ecosystems

Bart Plackle, vice-president automotive at imec said, “As we strive to develop the most cutting-edge automotive platforms, it’s clear that advanced chiplet packaging is set to play an increasingly central role in the sector’s future. We are delighted to welcome Silicon Box to our program, as their involvement enables us to accelerate progress and mitigate risks in the transition towards a fully interoperable chiplet-based ecosystem.”

About Silicon Box

Silicon Box is an advanced semiconductor packaging company, specializing in cutting-edge integration technology and manufacturing processes. We offer solutions that enable chiplet architecture, as well as high performance, affordable alternatives to traditional packaging schemes. Leveraging our proprietary technology, 30 years of multi-sectoral expertise, and relationships with best-in-class partners, we strive to solve the unique challenges of chiplet adoption to build the emergent technologies shaping the world around us today. Silicon Box was founded in 2021 by Dr. Byung Joon (BJ) Han, Dr. Sehat Sutardja, and Weili Dai. Dr. Han was previously the Chairman, CEO and CTO of the world’s 3rd largest outsourced assembly and test provider, STATS ChipPAC for two decades, taking the company to $4 billion in revenue during his tenure. Dr. Han is the inventor of many of the most advanced packaging solutions in today’s market, and his team at Silicon Box holds standing records for yield in advanced packaging technology at wafer-level production. Dr. Sutardja introduced the concept of chiplets at the International Solid State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in 2015. He and Weili Dai founded Marvell Technology Group in 1995 and ran the company for twenty years from a start-up to an over $50 billion market value company. To learn more about Silicon Box go to: silicon-box.com/newsroom and silicon-box.com/timeline.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such statements include: our manufacturing expansion and investment plans and expectations in the European Union (EU) and the anticipated benefits therefrom; anticipated supplier, ecosystem, community, and government support and approval for our planned EU investments and anticipated benefits related to such support; environmental plans for and benefits from our factories and technologies; and other characterizations of future plans, expectations, events, or circumstances. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including: changes in demand for our products; Silicon Box’s failure to realize the anticipated benefits of its strategy, plans, and proposed transactions; construction delays or changes in plans due to business, economic, or other factors; increases in capital requirements and changes in capital investment plans; adverse changes in anticipated government incentives and associated approval related to Silicon Box’s planned EU investments; adverse legislative or other government actions; insufficient ecosystem support; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; and other risks and uncertainties described in this press release. All information in this press release reflects management’s views as of the date hereof unless an earlier date is specified. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim any duty, to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, new developments, or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure may be required by law.

 New mobile app integrates with the Getac Video Suite to enhance case accuracy and simplify evidence management for law enforcement agencies

IRVINE, Calif., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions and a manufacturer with advanced in-house capabilities, today announced the launch of the Getac Evidence OnSite Mobile App, a companion field-ready application that enables law enforcement officers to capture, organize, and securely upload digital evidence in real time on their department issued iOS or Android mobile device.  As law enforcement agencies manage increasing volumes of digital evidence and stricter chain-of-custody requirements, Getac Evidence OnSite extends the Getac Video Suite platform by bringing documentation directly into the field. This reduces reliance on manual processes and post-shift uploads, helping officers complete critical documentation in the moment.

Unlike standalone field capture solutions, Getac Evidence OnSite is natively integrated within the Getac Video Suite ecosystem, enabling a continuous, end-to-end workflow from collection through case management without relying on third-party systems. Officers and administrators work from the same data in real time across mobile and web.

Designed for ease of use in fast-paced environments, Getac Evidence OnSite enables officers to collect photos, video, audio, and text notes from a single interface without switching between devices or apps. A guided step-by-step workflow walks them through capture, review, categorization, and upload, reducing training time and minimizing errors in handling. Uploads continue in the background and resume automatically if connectivity is lost, eliminating the need to manually manage or monitor the process.

The app also supports secure citizen evidence collection. Officers can generate and share an evidence request link via QR code or SMS directly from the app. This allows citizens to submit photos or videos through their mobile browser without downloading an app. All submissions are automatically grouped with related officer-captured materials, keeping case files organized and improving completeness of documentation.

Security and data integrity are maintained throughout the process. Files are uploaded through Getac Video Suite’s secure infrastructure, with single sign-on and role-based permissions. Metadata including officer attribution, date and time, location, category, and case assignment is captured automatically, supporting a clear, defensible chain of custody. Data is synchronized across mobile and web, reducing administrative burden and limiting handling errors.

“Law enforcement agencies are under growing pressure to collect, manage, and process digital evidence quickly and accurately,” said Scott Worley, Director of Video Sales Division, Getac North America. “Getac Evidence OnSite brings these capabilities directly into the field, giving officers a simple, secure, reliable way to document and submit information in real time while maintaining the integrity and chain of custody required to support strong case outcomes.”

By unifying capture, submission, and management into a single workflow, Getac Evidence OnSite helps agencies improve operational efficiency while strengthening the quality and reliability of digital evidence.

To learn more about Evidence OnSite Mobile App or to submit an inquiry, please visit www.getac.com

About Getac 

Getac Technology Corporation is a global leader in AI-capable rugged mobile technology and intelligent video solutions, including laptops, tablets, software, body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, digital evidence management, and enterprise video analytics solutions. Getac’s solutions and services are designed to enable extraordinary experiences for frontline workers in challenging environments. Today, Getac serves customers in over 100 countries spanning defense, public safety, ambulance, fire & rescue, utilities, automotive, natural resources, manufacturing, transport, and logistics. Getac was recently recognized as one of Newsweek’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” for 2024. For more information, visit: https://www.getac.com. Participate in the Getac Industry blog or follow the company on LinkedIn and YouTube.  

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TAIPEI, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A Joy, the flagship buffet brand under Feastogether Group, has announced a landmark collaboration with internationally acclaimed chef André Chiang, unveiling “A Gastronomic Symphony of Taiwan’s Four Seasons.” Set to debut on April 1, 2026, the initiative marks a significant evolution in contemporary buffet dining, repositioning the format through a curated, seasonally driven culinary framework that integrates narrative design, sensory sequencing, and spatial storytelling.

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Since its inception, A Joy has sought to reinterpret the buffet as more than a system of abundance, instead positioning it as a cultural platform for expressing Taiwan’s hospitality, landscapes, and culinary identity. According to Chairman Chen Yi-Hang, this collaboration with Chef Chiang represents an extension of that ambition, transforming the buffet into a curated dining environment where structure and intention replace excess and randomness.

At the heart of the project lies “Selective Dining,” a conceptual shift that challenges traditional buffet logic. Rather than encouraging indiscriminate sampling across a wide array of offerings, Selective Dining invites guests to engage with food as composition—making deliberate choices that reflect appetite, pacing, and personal narrative. The emphasis moves from quantity to clarity, and from variety to coherence.

The initiative unfolds across four seasonal chapters—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—each interpreting Taiwan’s agricultural rhythms, climate, and cultural textures through culinary expression. These seasonal narratives are further reinforced by A Joy’s spatial design language, which draws inspiration from Taiwan’s geography: mountain, ocean, plains, and city. Together, these elements construct a dining environment that evolves in tone and texture as the experience progresses.

Chef André Chiang introduces the “Flavor Pathway,” a sequencing philosophy inspired by fine dining progression and compositional logic. Within this framework, guests are guided through a non-linear journey that privileges contrast, rhythm, and sensory balance. The buffet becomes less a static collection of dishes and more a dynamic structure in which each selection contributes to an evolving gastronomic arc.

The spring chapter serves as the inaugural expression of this concept. Charcoal-grilled wagyu tongue flatbread opens the sequence with layered smokiness, crisp texture, and restrained richness, reflecting Taiwan’s street-side charcoal traditions through a refined lens. White-on-white grouper collagen broth eliminates visual distraction, directing attention toward texture, temperature, and mouthfeel, where silkiness and structural contrast become the primary language of the dish. Island-style seafood paella reinterprets familiar Mediterranean logic through a Taiwanese context, reconstructing layers of crispy socarrat, broth-infused rice, and tender seafood into a symbolic reading of coastal abundance.

Rather than following a conventional buffet trajectory, the experience is designed to evolve in intensity. Lighter seafood and seasonal appetizers establish the opening rhythm, gradually giving way to deeper, more concentrated flavors. Cross-section pairings are encouraged throughout, allowing guests to construct unexpected dialogues between ingredients and textures.

Dishes such as Taiwanese fried chicken reimagined as basil-chili rice soup, and desserts including longan honey egg waffles with taro ice cream and coffee, extend the narrative from comfort to refinement.

Across the experience, Chef Chiang’s philosophy emphasizes precision over abundance, encouraging guests to approach the buffet not as accumulation, but as curation. Each choice becomes part of a broader sensory composition, shaped by rhythm, contrast, and progression.

Through “A Gastronomic Symphony of Taiwan’s Four Seasons,” A Joy reframes the buffet as a curated cultural medium—structured yet fluid, abundant yet intentional, offering a new model of dining shaped by season, place, and taste.

TORONTO, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shoplazza, a global commerce operating system for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, announced the launch of AI Store Builder recently, a new AI Agent designed to simplify how merchants create, launch, and initiate operations for online stores.

The AI Store Builder introduces a conversational approach to storefront creation, enabling merchants to move from initial ideas to a ready-to-launch store in minutes. The product serves as a core entry point into Shoplazza’s broader AI-native commerce system.

The launch comes as global merchants face increasing operational complexity across localization, content production, and customer acquisition. Traditional store setup often requires multiple tools, specialized skills, and extended timelines, creating barriers for both new and scaling brands.

“Global commerce is becoming more execution-driven, and merchants need systems that reduce friction at the starting point,” said Jeff Li, Founder and CEO of Shoplazza. “AI Store Builder is designed to turn fragmented workflows into a unified process, helping merchants move from prompt to revenue with greater efficiency.”

With AI Store Builder, merchants can generate a complete storefront by describing their products, brand positioning, and target markets through natural language. The system automatically builds key components, including homepage layouts, product pages, collection structures, and policy content, reducing reliance on manual configuration and technical resources.

Beyond site generation, the product integrates capabilities that connect store creation directly to early-stage operations. Its multilingual semantic model adapts content to different markets based on local language patterns and consumer preferences, while an AI-powered visual engine generates commercial-ready product imagery without requiring traditional production workflows.

Once a storefront is live, merchants can activate AI-driven advertising workflows, with the platform automatically generating creatives and structuring campaigns to support initial traffic acquisition and order generation.

AI Store Builder is supported by Shoplazza’s underlying data and evaluation framework. The system leverages more than 650,000 storefront generation and optimization data points to improve intent recognition and output quality. It also incorporates an evaluation mechanism built on seven core commerce scenarios and over 500 real-world cases, continuously aligning generated storefronts with conversion-oriented structures.

The product is natively integrated into Shoplazza’s commerce infrastructure, enabling seamless connection to payments, fulfillment, and marketing systems. This allows merchants to operate within a consistent execution layer as they scale across regions.

The introduction of AI Store Builder marks the beginning of a broader rollout of AI agents across the platform. Shoplazza plans to extend agent-based capabilities into areas such as marketing operations, customer lifecycle management, and performance optimization, forming a more comprehensive AI-native commerce system.

“Commerce infrastructure is entering an AI agent-native phase,” Li added. “The role of the platform is evolving from providing tools to coordinating execution across workflows. AI Store Builder represents the starting point of that shift.”

About Shoplazza

Shoplazza is a global AI-native commerce operating system that enables brands to build, launch, and scale their online businesses. Built on an AI agent-native framework, Shoplazza integrates storefronts, marketing, payments, and operational workflows into a unified system designed to support scalable, long-term growth across global markets. Learn more at https://www.shoplazza.com/ai-store-builder.