Amazon.com-backed (AMZN) Anthropic said Thursday that its Long-Term Benefit Trust has appointed Ben Bernanke, former chair of the Federal Reserve, as a member.
Bernanke will provide his expertise to Anthropic's economic research, as well as other areas of work, the company said.
The LTBT provides a check on how Anthropic develops and deploys artificial intelligence, according to a statement.
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Republic Power Group (RPGL) regained compliance with the Nasdaq Stock Market minimum bid price requirement.Nasdaq has closed the matter, the company said Wednesday in a statement.Republic Power shares jumped 34% in after-hours trading.
Byrna Technologies (BYRN) agreed to acquire HERO Defense Systems $1.25 million in cash and stock, adding compact everyday-carry personal defense products to its lineup.The consideration includes $625,000 in cash, $625,000 in restricted shares, and a performance-based royalty tied to future net sales of HERO products, Byrna said Wednesday in a statement.The transaction is expected to close within 30 days.Byrna shares rose 4.9% in after-hours trading.
Ampco-Pittsburgh (AP) said Wednesday its customer order activity in the first half of 2026 totaled about $268 million, up from $204 million in the same period a year earlier.Customer order activity in the company's Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment rose 25% in the first six months of 2026, while Air and Liquid Processing experienced 42% growth year over year, according to a statement.Shares rose more than 15% in after-hours trading.