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

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 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.

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on October 2nd

- New York Football Giants celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1986 Super Bowl team.

- Simms, the MVP of Super Bowl XXI, will join NYSE Live to discuss how winning the Big Game impacted the rest of his career.

- The team will also be honored during half of Sunday's game against the Cardinals at MetLife Stadium.

- Flow Engineering says it's the 'de facto' platform for agentic hardware.

- The company says the fresh funds will help accelerate its mission to do for hardware what AI has already done for software.

- Flow Engineering's Founder + CEO Pari Singh will join NYSE Live to reveal how his company will deploy the $50 million in fresh funding.

- The September jobs report came out this morning ahead of market open.

- Economists expected to see that the U.S. added 90,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%.

- Treasury yields retreated from recent highs following a report that the EU countries were considering releasing strategic fuel reserves.

Opening Bell

The New York Giants celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Super Bowl Championship Season

Closing Bell

The Manufacturers Alliance celebrates the annual meeting of its Investor Relations Council

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CHANHASSEN, Minn., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time" or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) today announced details for its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call. The Company will release its financial results before market open on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET that day to discuss the financial results and provide a business update.

How to Participate:

- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

- Time: 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT)

- U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-451-6152

- International dial-in number: 1-201-389-0879

- Webcast: LTH Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call

A link to the live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available at https://ir.lifetime.life.

Replay Information:

- Webcast - A recorded replay of the webcast will be available within approximately three hours of the conclusion of the call and may be accessed online at https://ir.lifetime.life.

- Conference Call - The replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after the conclusion of the call through November 12, 2026:

- U.S. replay number: 1-844-512-2921

- International replay number: 1-412-317-6671

- Replay ID: 1376 2982

About Life Time

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring its L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its nearly 50,000 team members.

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CALGARY, AB, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) said today it has set new September monthly and third quarter records for transporting grain and grain products across Canada and the United States.

"These new records reflect the collective effort of CPKC railroaders, our customers and those across the grain supply chain working together with a shared commitment to service, safety and execution," said Elizabeth Hucker, CPKC Vice President, Sales & Marketing Bulk.

In Canada, CPKC moved 2.94 million metric tonnes (MMT) and 30,324 carloads of grain and grain products in September 2026, the second record month in a row to begin the 2026-2027 crop year. Also, the three-month period of July, August and September 2026 set a third quarter record for carloads and metric tonnes in Canadian grain.

In the United States, CPKC moved 2.51 MMT and 26,236 carloads of grain and grain products in September 2026. Also, the three-month period of July, August and September 2026 set a third quarter record for carloads and metric tonnes in U.S. grain.

Combined in Canadian and U.S. grain, last month set new records for total carloads and metric tonnes for the month of September and the third quarter.

All the new records topped marks set in 2020.

On July 31, 2026, CPKC released its 2026-2027 Grain Service Outlook Report, outlining how it plans to provide grain customers industry-leading safe and reliable service throughout the upcoming crop year. The report is available on www.cpkcr.com.

Through Week 8, CPKC has transported more than 4.99 MMT and 51,268 carloads of Canadian grain and grain products.

About CPKC

With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf Coast to Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing approximately 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC. CP-IR

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The heritage-inspired silhouette brings timeless style, everyday function and unmistakable RSVLTS character to the fall season

HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RSVLTS, the apparel brand known for transforming pop-culture fandom into fashionable, everyday clothing, today announced the newest addition to its elevated RSVLTS Reserve collection: the RSVLTS Reserve Barn Jacket. Built with the same focus on quality, fit and thoughtful design that has long defined the brand's apparel, the new outerwear brings the utility and enduring appeal of a classic barn jacket into the expanding world of RSVLTS Originals. The jacket arrives just as cooler temperatures return across the northern U.S. and the UK.

Inspired by the workwear staple that has traveled from American farms and the British countryside to become a fixture of modern city style, the RSVLTS Reserve Barn Jacket is designed to balance form, function and versatility. The jacket features lightweight canvas material, relaxed corduroy collar, clean flat hem, single chest pocket, and full zip front. Offered in navy and chestnut brown colorways, the jacket's relaxed, layer-friendly fit makes it an easy seasonal essential - equally at home over a T-shirt, sweater or one of the brand's signature BorlandFlex flannels.

The launch arrives as barn jackets continue their return to the forefront of fall fashion, embraced for their practical construction, understated style and ability to move effortlessly between outdoor and everyday settings. RSVLTS has approached the century-old silhouette through its own design lens, preserving the qualities that have made it an enduring wardrobe staple while adding the comfort, thoughtful details and personality for which the brand is known.

"The Barn Jacket represents exactly where we want to take RSVLTS Reserve: familiar, versatile pieces made distinctly our own through quality, fit and thoughtful design," said John Tramutolo, co-founder and chief creative officer at RSVLTS. "Since 2012, that attention to detail has always been at the heart of everything we create, from the nostalgic respect of pop culture designs to our original everyday wear that focuses more on traditional apparel pillars. Reserve gives us the opportunity to continue refining that craft and bring the same unmistakable RSVLTS spirit to timeless pieces people can reach for every day."

Created as the premium expression of RSVLTS' longstanding commitment to quality and fit, Reserve elevates the brand's established design standards through considered materials, purposeful construction and everyday versatility. The collection expanded RSVLTS further into cool-weather layering in 2023 with its Heavy-Duty Shirt Jackets before moving into more technical outerwear with the Reserve Parka. The new Barn Jacket continues that evolution, creating a versatile bridge between the brand's signature shirting and its growing outerwear portfolio.

RSVLTS first built its following by helping redefine licensed apparel, transforming beloved characters, films and entertainment franchises - including those celebrated at major theme parks around the world - into thoughtfully designed clothing fans could wear far beyond the park gates. RSVLTS Originals channels that same attention to detail into the brand's own patterns, proprietary fabrics and silhouettes, spanning statement shirting, polos, performance wear, flannels and premium outerwear. The Reserve Barn Jacket offers the latest expression of a craft RSVLTS has been refining from the beginning, while demonstrating the brand's continued evolution into a distinctive lifestyle label entirely its own.

The RSVLTS Reserve Barn Jacket is now available in sizes XS-4XL for $120 at RSVLTS.com.

About RSVLTS

Founded in Hoboken, New Jersey, RSVLTS creates apparel and gear designed to make a statement without saying a word. Known for its imaginative licensed collections, proprietary fabrics and growing assortment of original designs, the brand brings together pop culture, nostalgia, comfort and personal style across apparel for men, women and children. From its signature KUNUFLEX shirts to performance wear, golf apparel and RSVLTS Reserve outerwear, RSVLTS makes clothing for people who wear what they love - and have a damn good time doing it. For more information, visit RSVLTS.com.

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Blue Ops to Bring Maritime Defense Operations to FAU Harbor Branch

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Atlantic University and Blue Ops, a maritime division of Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), have established a strategic partnership that will bring the company's uncrewed maritime systems operations to FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce, creating a hub for research, development, testing, training and collaboration in ocean technology, autonomous systems and national defense.

"This is precisely the kind of strategic partnership that can amplify the strengths of both organizations," said FAU President Adam Hasner. "Florida Atlantic brings the world-class oceanographic resources of Harbor Branch, expertise in autonomous systems and national defense, and a talented pipeline of students and researchers. Blue Ops brings advanced maritime technologies and strong connections to the defense industry. Together, we can move research from the lab to real-world applications, provide students with meaningful opportunities and extend the impact of innovation developed at Florida Atlantic, creating lasting benefits for our region, state and nation."

The partnership brings together complementary capabilities in a setting uniquely suited to maritime technology development. FAU Harbor Branch is a secure, 144-acre, deep-water port and provides access to the ocean, waterfront infrastructure, marine scientists and engineers, specialized equipment and decades of experience developing technologies for challenging ocean environments. Blue Ops will bring expertise in uncrewed surface vessels, maritime autonomy, mission systems and open architectures.

"Partnering with Florida Atlantic University gives Blue Ops an opportunity to advance our uncrewed surface vessels, develop and test new maritime technologies, and help build the skilled workforce needed as autonomous systems become more central to maritime operations," said Barry Hinckley, president of Blue Ops. "Harbor Branch brings together engineers, scientists, students and industry in an environment where technologies can be tested in the real-world maritime conditions for which they are designed. By working alongside FAU researchers and supporting its educational mission, we can help prepare both the talent and technologies needed to strengthen America's maritime capabilities."

The Fort Pierce location will support Blue Ops' research and development in ocean technology, autonomous systems and national defense, including engineering, testing and evaluation; land- and water-based demonstrations; personnel training; and equipment maintenance and support. The partnership also creates opportunities for joint research, graduate scholarships, paid internships, outreach, and shared use of specialized scientific equipment and support services.

The partnership aligns with FAU's research emphasis on national defense and autonomous systems, one of four Areas of Research Emphasis in the university's 2026-31 strategic plan. Through its Autonomous Systems Initiative, FAU brings together faculty across colleges and institutes to advance research, education and workforce development across air, ground, underground, surface and underwater environments.

FAU has decades of expertise in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, sensing and marine technologies, increasingly supporting national defense and security. At FAU Harbor Branch, Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., the Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor and director of the Center for Marine Applied Technology and Engineering, has spent more than 30 years advancing optical sensing, underwater imaging and autonomous marine systems through research with the U.S. Office of Naval Research.

"This partnership is a natural extension of what Harbor Branch has done for decades; bringing scientists, engineers and technology developers together to solve complex ocean challenges," said Jason Hallstrom, Ph.D., interim executive director of FAU Harbor Branch. "Having Blue Ops here connects industry with our researchers, facilities and students, accelerating innovation while providing valuable real-world experience and workforce development opportunities for the next generation of engineers and scientists."

The partnership also reflects the important role of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB) in helping to bring Blue Ops to the region. The BDB is the county's economic development organization focused on attracting and retaining businesses.

"Palm Beach County is at the forefront of technology, and partnerships like this show how our region's assets can come together to create new opportunities," said Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the BDB. "Florida Atlantic's research expertise, talent pipeline and focus on national defense and autonomous systems make it a strong partner for technology companies. Bringing Blue Ops to Harbor Branch further connects research, industry and workforce development and strengthens the Palm Beaches as a hub for advanced technology."

As Blue Ops establishes its presence at Harbor Branch, the partners will pursue joint research, engineering and testing, workforce development, internships, graduate opportunities and technology demonstrations focused on maritime autonomy, ocean technology and national defense.

About Florida Atlantic University:

Florida Atlantic University is one of the nation's fastest-rising public research universities, serving more than 32,000 students in South Florida. Ranked among the Top 100 Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report, Florida Atlantic is also one of only 13 institutions nationwide to hold Carnegie Foundation designations for R1 research, opportunity and community engagement. Guided by its strategic plan, "2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins," the university is focused on delivering career-ready education and experiential learning, driving scholarly inquiry that creates healthier, safer and more prosperous communities, strengthening institutional excellence, and elevating its impact across South Florida and beyond. Florida Atlantic continues to advance its position as Florida's first quantum university, integrating research, education and industry partnerships around next-generation computing technologies. Through other signature strengths in neuroscience and healthy aging, environmental, ocean and coastal innovation, and national defense and autonomous systems, Florida Atlantic expands knowledge, fuels economic opportunity and fulfills its mission as South Florida's hometown university.

About Red Cat:

Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a U.S. based provider of advanced all domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security. Through its integrated portfolio of trusted U.S. and allied hardware and software offerings, Red Cat supports military, government, and public safety operations across air, land, sea and space. Its systems span small unmanned aircraft systems, uncrewed surface vessels, wireless power transfer technology, and autonomous swarming software to enhance situational awareness, operational effectiveness, and mission safety. Learn more at www.redcat.red.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced participation at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Annual Meeting, being held in Vienna, Austria, from September 30 through October 3, 2026.

The following will be presented:

Presentation Title: "Rapid reduction in neutrophils and neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio upon treatment with imsidolimab in patients with GPP"

Abstract ID: AS-4323

Poster Number: P1769

Presentation Title: "Immunogenicity of Imsidolimab for the Treatment of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)"

Abstract ID: AS-2420

Poster Number: P1784

Presentation Title: "Imsidolimab Improves Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) Pustulation as Measured by the Pustulation Rating Scale (PRS): Results from the GEMINI-1 Study"

Abstract ID: AS-2421

Poster Number: P2806

About Imsidolimab

Imsidolimab is a fully humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that inhibits IL-36 receptor signaling and is being developed for GPP, a rare orphan indication. Regulatory and patent exclusivity for imsidolimab is expected to extend into the late 2030s. Vanda holds an exclusive global license for the development and commercialization of imsidolimab.

About Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Vanda is a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the lives of patients. For more on Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc., please visit www.vandapharma.com and follow us on X @vandapharma.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Various statements in this press release, including but not limited to statements regarding the expectation for regulatory and patent exclusivity for imsidolimab to extend to the late 2030s, are "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions that involve risks, changes in circumstances and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in Vanda's forward-looking statements include, among others, the expectation for regulatory and patent exclusivity for imsidolimab to extend to the late 2030s. Therefore, no assurance can be given that the results or developments anticipated by Vanda will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Vanda. Forward-looking statements in this press release should be evaluated together with the various risks and uncertainties that affect Vanda's business and market, particularly those identified in the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements", "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Vanda's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by Vanda's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov.

All written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to Vanda or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. Vanda cautions investors not to rely too heavily on the forward-looking statements Vanda makes or that are made on its behalf. The information in this press release is provided only as of the date of this press release, and Vanda undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Corporate Contact:

Kevin Moran

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

202-734-3400

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Collected Strategies

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced today the expansion of its partnership with the DoW SkillBridge program to include a no-cost, six-month GAF manufacturing training opportunity for transitioning service members. Through this unique program, created specifically by GAF with transitioning service members in mind, qualified participants can gain hands-on experience at GAF manufacturing facilities as they prepare for civilian careers after military service.

The program comes as manufacturers across the country face a persistent shortage of skilled workers. By 2033, the U.S. manufacturing industry could need to fill as many as 3.8 million positions, with nearly half at risk of going unfilled if workforce challenges are not addressed, according to Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. Industrial maintenance technicians are among the skilled roles expected to be in high demand.

As part of the program, participants train alongside GAF manufacturing teams and learn the company's equipment, maintenance processes, and standards for safety and quality. The program is currently offered at GAF facilities in Myerstown, Pennsylvania; Michigan City, Indiana; Mount Vernon, Indiana; Newton, Kansas, and Ennis, Texas. The program is designed to help participants build valuable civilian career skills while creating a pipeline of qualified talent. Participants will be considered for open roles across GAF's manufacturing network.

"Service members bring technical expertise, disciplined problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork that translate naturally to modern manufacturing," said John Barkhouse, CEO and President at GAF. "This program gives them the opportunity to apply those strengths in a working GAF facility, gain experience with advanced manufacturing, and prepare for their next career. It also allows us to invest in the skilled maintenance talent that will be essential to the future of GAF and American manufacturing."

The manufacturing program builds on GAF's existing work to help service members transition into careers in the skilled trades. Last year, the GAF Roofing Academy also earned accreditation to participate in SkillBridge. Since launching in 2020, the program, which provides tuition-free classroom and hands-on training in residential and commercial roofing, has trained hundreds of service-affiliated participants, with half securing roofing jobs following the training.

GAF has also partnered with several organizations to bring Roofing Academy training and employment opportunities to service members across the country, including:

- Army Career Skills Program

- Medical Evaluation Board Career Skills Program

- NextOp

- Work for Warriors

- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

- Colorado Veterans Project

- Team Rubicon

- Hiring Our Heroes

GAF also supports the military community beyond career training through programs including:

- GAF Community Contractor Program: which enables contractors certified by GAF to partner with nonprofit organizations to provide roof repairs or replacements for deserving families, including veterans and other community heroes. Through the program, contractors donate their labor while GAF donates approved roofing materials and a qualifying warranty.

- GAF Roofs for Troops: which provides a rebate to eligible active-duty service members, honorably discharged veterans, and military retirees who install a qualifying GAF roofing system and purchase an Enhanced Warranty.

For additional information on the manufacturing program, eligibility requirements and participating locations, visit the www.GAF.com/SkillBridge.

About GAF

GAF, a Standard Industries company, is the leading roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America. For more than 135 years, GAF has been trusted to protect what matters most for families, business owners and roofing professionals with its innovative solutions and focus on exceptional service. GAF's leadership extends to its commitment to strengthen its communities and industry through investments in career development, sustainable products, and local community resilience. Learn more at www.GAF.com.

About SkillBridge

The DoW SkillBridge program connects service members with civilian work experience opportunities during their last 180 days of service. Through industry training, apprenticeships, and internships, SkillBridge enables service members to gain valuable civilian work experience while still receiving military compensation and benefits. The program provides employers with access to a highly skilled, disciplined, and dedicated talent pool, helping service members successfully transition into civilian careers. Learn more at skillbridge.osd.mil.

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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Oct. 29, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time).

The call can be heard live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the company's website after the live event. To access the archived audio replay, go to the "Investors" page and select the "Third Quarter Conference Call" link.

About A. O. Smith

A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment and water management products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.

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Commitment will help protect more than 1 million utility customers from rising costs while preserving reliable, carbon-free power

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced a commitment to subscribe to a portion of the existing Point Beach Nuclear Plant's electricity generation, an action expected to save Wisconsin utility customers approximately $300 million in fuel costs. For more than 50 years, Point Beach has safely delivered dependable, carbon-free baseload power to Wisconsin. Oracle's commitment will help shield customers from the plant's rising costs, reduce pressure on household electricity bills, and sustain reliable power for the Wisconsin grid.

"Oracle is stepping up with a commitment that will directly benefit more than 1 million Wisconsin utility customers," said Mahesh Thiagarajan, executive vice president, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. "By absorbing approximately $300 million in rising energy costs, we are helping protect Wisconsin ratepayers while supporting the reliable, carbon-free power the state depends on. This is a meaningful investment in Wisconsin's future—and in the communities we are proud to serve."

The planned commitment builds on Oracle's broader investment in Wisconsin through Project Lighthouse, its data center development in Port Washington. Project Lighthouse is expected to generate more than $11 billion for the local economy, create more than 4,000 skilled construction jobs over three years, support 1,000 ongoing operations positions, launch workforce development programs, and invest in local infrastructure. In addition, Oracle will fully fund Project Lighthouse's energy costs to protect ratepayers' electricity bills and support grid reliability. Oracle is committed to working closely with the community, local businesses, and public agencies to build responsibly in Wisconsin.

Oracle's planned subscription to a portion of the Point Beach purchase power arrangement remains subject to approval by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Oracle looks forward to working with state and local officials throughout the review process.

About Oracle

Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com. 

Trademarks

Oracle, Java, MySQL, and NetSuite are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. NetSuite was the first cloud company - ushering in the new era of cloud computing.

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New patient apps extend The Aspen Group's mission to remove barriers to care, giving patients greater visibility, convenience, and control from booking through treatment

CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aspen Group (TAG) today announced the launch of new patient apps for Aspen Dental and ClearChoice Dental Implant Center, designed to make navigating dental care simpler, clearer, and more convenient.

Breaking down barriers has always been at the heart of TAG's approach to care. For patients, those barriers can take many forms, from finding time to schedule an appointment and understanding a treatment plan to simply knowing where to turn with a question. The new Aspen Dental and ClearChoice apps are designed to remove that friction and put more of the dental experience directly into patients' hands.

"Nearly 30 years ago, we started building this business around a pretty simple idea: to be a 'Yes' organization in an industry full of no's," said Bob Fontana, founder, chairman and CEO of The Aspen Group. "In partnership with the dentists we support, we've spent decades breaking down barriers because we believe healthcare should work better for patients. These apps are another step in that journey. If we can give patients more visibility, more convenience and more control over their care, why wouldn't we?"

The apps give patients greater visibility and control throughout their care, from booking appointments and completing pre-visit steps to understanding treatment plans, tracking progress and knowing what comes next. For Aspen Dental patients, that includes the ability to book same-day emergency appointments, subject to availability, for issues such as tooth pain, a cracked tooth or crown, or a broken denture. ClearChoice patients can even preview a simulated image of a potential new smile before their first consultation.

Both Aspen Dental and ClearChoice have spent decades working to make dental care more accessible and easier to navigate, pioneering a model that aims to make treatment faster, more transparent, and simpler for patients. The new apps extend that same patient-first philosophy beyond the walls of the dental office or center, creating a more connected experience before, during, and after a visit.

"Patients expect the same kind of convenience and visibility from healthcare that they get in other parts of their lives," said Rafeh Masood, Chief Commercial Officer of The Aspen Group. "What matters about these apps isn't the technology itself, it's what the technology makes possible: fewer barriers, clearer information and a more connected experience before, during and after a visit. We're making it easier for patients to understand their care and take the next step."

Aspen Dental: See and understand your care

The Aspen Dental app is designed to make every step of the dental experience simpler, clearer and easier to navigate, removing friction and putting important parts of the care experience directly into patients' hands.

Patients can better understand why a diagnosis was made -- whether it's a cavity or a condition such as periodontal disease -- and follow the treatment plan designed to address it. Instead of wondering what comes next, patients can see their plan and track their progress toward completing care.

Key features include:

- See your treatment plan, understand next steps, and track progress toward completion

- Check in and complete pre-visit steps through the app before arriving

- Access trusted oral health content

- View your next visit at a glance, with directions and add-to-calendar options

ClearChoice: Preview a new smile and protect it for life

The ClearChoice app supports patients throughout their journey, from imagining what a new smile could look like to full-arch restoration and ongoing care.

First Look Smile Preview uses augmented reality to provide a simulated preview of a patient's potential new smile before they ever set foot in a ClearChoice center, helping make the path to treatment easier to understand while building excitement and confidence about what may be possible.

Additional features include:

- Book a free consultation in a few taps and complete pre-consultation steps from anywhere

- Watch real transformations and patient stories through the app's video library

- Ask implant-related questions and receive straightforward, informational responses from ClearChoice's knowledge-based virtual assistant

- Manage yearly ClearChoice cleaning reminders

- Share ClearChoice information with loved ones who may be in need of dental care

The launch represents the next step in TAG's effort to create a more connected patient experience. In the months ahead, both apps will continue to add features designed to give patients greater transparency into their treatment plans and more ways to understand and manage their care from one place.

Both apps are available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play. To learn more, visit aspendental.com/app/ and clearchoice.com/app/.

Patient information collected through the apps is handled in accordance with TAG's Privacy Policy, available at teamtag.com/privacy.

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