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As of late October 2025, Strategy's recent upgrades in credit ratings and a restructured preferred-stock framework are seen as pivotal in bolstering its ability to significantly increase Bitcoin acquisitions in the future. Despite a noticeable slowdown in its Bitcoin accumulation this year, analysts remain optimistic, foreseeing a potential resurgence in Strategy's purchasing activities by 2026.

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This week has seen a significant decline in XRP's on-chain activity, as evidenced by recent data showing that payment volume, a key measure of network utility, has dropped by almost 70%.

XRP transfers between accounts have drastically decreased, according to metrics from over 700 million daily transactions at the beginning of October to about 230 million by the end of the month. Concerns regarding network demand and the general perception of Ripple’s ecosystem are brought up by this sharp decline in transactional flow.

XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewThe decrease in payment volume points to either a short-term slowdown in remittance or institutional activity, or a more widespread drop in organic usage as the token tries to recover its market share. XRP's on-chain metrics have historically experienced prolonged declines in tandem with periods of price stagnation, and the current situation appears to be no exception.

Technically speaking, XRP is currently trading at about $2.49, just above short-term support but still below significant resistance levels, indicated by the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, which are respectively at about $2.78 and $2.81. The asset’s recent failure to hold above the trendline after attempting to break out of its descending wedge suggests that bearish sentiment is still present.

Momentum is still weak, as indicated by the RSI near 45, which shows a neutral position but leans slightly toward bearish territory. A noticeable slowdown in on-chain throughput, along with market skepticism regarding Ripple’s continuing regulatory environment, may limit XRP’s upside in the near future.

The $2.40-$2.35 area is still important as short-term support for the time being; if it is lost, there may be another correction toward $2.10 or even lower if selling pressure increases. Regaining $2.80, with a verified breakout, on the other hand, would be the first indication of a recovery and a resurgence of network demand.

Shiba Inu not feeling goodAs the larger cryptocurrency market steadies, Shiba Inu is still having trouble and is not showing any signs of improving. The token has once again dropped below important short-term support levels, which raises the possibility of additional declines.

SHIB is still trapped in a long, descending channel that has dominated its price action for months, with its current price hovering around $0.0000099. The general trend is still bearish, despite short-term recoveries. Constant selling pressure is highlighted by the recent unsuccessful attempt to break above $0.0000105, a minor resistance line that is in line with the short-term ascending line.

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Even worse is the overall technical picture, which shows that SHIB is trading far below its 200-day and 100-day moving averages, which have both served as formidable resistance since September (roughly $0.0000128). Every time the token got close to these thresholds, sellers swiftly took back control and drove the price back down.

At 41, the RSI shows no indications of bullish divergence or weak momentum. Additionally, volume has decreased in comparison to previous spikes, suggesting that market players are becoming disinterested, and that volatility is waning, which frequently signals the start of a subsequent decline.

The next logical support is located close to $0.0000075, where buyers previously intervened during the previous sell-off, if SHIB is unable to hold above that level. Shiba Inu’s ecosystem has essentially slowed down, and on-chain data indicates that big holders have not accumulated much. There is little chance that the token will change its direction anytime soon, unless there is a catalyst or new demand.

Ethereum loses $4,000Ethereum is currently trading just below the crucial $4,000 mark, which is both a technical and psychological barrier that may determine the course of the market’s future. Following weeks of oscillation, ETH is currently trading at about $3,850, demonstrating its tenacity in the face of numerous unsuccessful breakout attempts and enduring resistance pressure.

Encircled by the 200-day and 100-day moving averages, the daily chart shows Ethereum’s continuous consolidation between $3,600 and $4,200. Throughout the year, these levels have served as both launch pads and rejection zones. ETH is currently holding onto support close to $3,600, which has kept a more severe breakdown at bay thus far.

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Market caution persists, though, as any decline below this level could expose ETH to a retracement toward $3,400. Momentum measures like the RSI, which is circling 44, are neutral but bearish, indicating that purchasing power is still low. Volume has also decreased, suggesting that traders are unsure and are awaiting a signal.

The crucial $4,000-$4,200 range would need to be reclaimed to signal that bulls are taking back control, and could pave the way for $4,500-$4,800, particularly if Bitcoin stays stable above $110,000. Ethereum’s weakness in comparison to Bitcoin, which has been a recurring theme throughout October, would be confirmed by further rejection around $4,000.

When money moves into BTC and large-cap altcoins with greater momentum, ETH may stay range-bound or gradually decline. Investors should not panic but rather exercise patience during this time. Although the structure is still in place, Ethereum must close above $4,000 with volume in order to return to a bullish outlook. Until that time comes, ETH is balancing between holding onto support and entering another corrective phase, which makes the $4,000 breakout crucial.

The long-awaited launch of the first-ever pure spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) could be imminent as Canary Funds takes a major regulatory step forward. The investment firm recently filed an updated S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling progress toward bringing the XRP ETF to market.

A key detail in the update is the removal of the “delaying amendment,” a provision that typically postpones a filing’s effectiveness until explicitly approved by the SEC. Without this amendment, the filing automatically becomes effective after 20 days—meaning the XRP ETF could officially go live by November 13, assuming no further regulatory hurdles arise.

The move has generated significant excitement among XRP holders and crypto investors, who have long awaited a product offering direct exposure to XRP through a regulated investment vehicle. The updated filing positions Canary Funds to potentially launch the first pure XRP ETF in the U.S., joining the growing trend of digital asset ETFs gaining traction among mainstream investors.

Notably, the XRP ETF was recently listed by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a key step in bringing the fund to market. The final requirement for launch is the Nasdaq’s approval of Form 8-A, which would make the fund’s shares tradable. If granted, it would mark a pivotal moment for XRP and the broader cryptocurrency market, potentially driving increased institutional interest.

While the effective date is set, the SEC could still intervene with additional comments that may delay the timeline. For now, all eyes are on November 13 as the potential launch date for this groundbreaking XRP ETF, signaling a new era for digital asset investment opportunities.

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Cardano (ADA) continues to face mounting selling pressure as the cryptocurrency market experiences heightened volatility. The token, currently ranked as the 10th-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has extended its decline for the fourth consecutive day after hitting a weekly high of $0.693 earlier this week.

In Thursday’s volatile session, the broader market saw nearly $1.13 billion in leveraged futures liquidations, amplifying downward momentum across major digital assets. Cardano has not been spared, with technical indicators signaling further weakness in the short term. The hourly moving average (MA) 50 has slipped below the hourly MA 200, forming a “death cross” on the ADA/USD chart — a bearish signal that typically suggests the continuation of a downward trend.

Market analysts note that this short-term death cross reflects growing selling pressure as traders and investors react to broader market sentiment and profit-taking behavior. According to Ali, a prominent crypto analyst, large Cardano holders — commonly referred to as whales — have offloaded significant amounts of ADA during the recent downturn. Reports indicate that over 100 million ADA tokens were sold by these major investors in just 72 hours, further intensifying the sell-off.

Despite Cardano’s strong fundamentals and long-term development roadmap, the current technical setup suggests cautious trading ahead. The ongoing correction aligns with wider crypto market turbulence, including volatility in Bitcoin and XRP, as investors brace for potential market recalibrations.

As traders watch for signs of stabilization, Cardano’s ability to hold above key support levels will be critical. Until momentum shifts, ADA’s short-term outlook remains bearish, with traders advised to monitor technical patterns and on-chain activity closely.

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Indra Sistemas, S.A. (OTCPK:ISMAY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 30, 2025 4:00 AM EDT

Company Participants

Ezequiel Nieto Baquera
Jose vicente Los mozos - CEO & Director
Miguel Forteza - Chief Financial Officer

Conference Call Participants

Beatriz Rodriguez Fernandez - Bestinver Sociedad De Valores, S.A., Research Division
Juan Cánovas - Alantra Equities Sociedad de Valores, S.A., Research Division
Carlos Javier Treviño Peinador - Banco Santander, S.A., Research Division
David Sanchez - JB Capital Markets, Sociedad de Valores, S.A., Research Division
Carlos Peris - BofA Securities, Research Division
Michael Briest - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Nicolas David - ODDO BHF Corporate & Markets, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good morning. Welcome to Indra's 9 Months 2025 Results Presentation. I now hand the conference over to Mr. Ezequiel Nieto, Head of Investor Relations.

Ezequiel Nieto Baquera

[Interpreted] Good morning, and welcome to Indra's earnings call for the first 9 months of 2025. My name is Ezequiel Nieto, Head of Investor Relations. Let me first call your attention to the current slide, which contains the legal framework under which this presentation should be considered. Let me now introduce today's speakers, Jose Vicente Los Mozos, Indra's Chief Executive Officer; and Miguel Forteza, Chief Financial Officer. Jose Vicente, you have the floor.

Jose vicente Los mozos
CEO & Director

[Interpreted] Thank you very much, Ezequiel. Good morning, everybody, and welcome to Indra's 9 Months 2025 Results Presentation. Indra has continued to grow and make solid progress in executing our strategic plan leading the future delivering financial results in line with our guidance and achieving significant business milestones while we keep on transforming the culture of our company.

Starting with the financial results. So what I must say is that we are going to overcome and to have better results than the ones we had set for 2025. So the first question you

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNDM) resulting from allegations that Tandem Diabetes Care may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

So What: If you purchased Tandem Diabetes Care securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=19024https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=41168or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

What is this about: On August 7, 2025, before the market opened, the company issued a press release entitled "Tandem Diabetes Care Issues Voluntary Medical Device Correction for Select t:slim X2 Insulin Pumps." The release stated that Tandem Diabetes had "announced a voluntary medical device correction for select t:slim X2 insulin pumps to address a potential speaker-related issue that can trigger an error resulting in a discontinuation of insulin delivery."

On this news, Tandem Diabetes' stock fell 19.9% on August 7, 2025.

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TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Ionic Corp. (TSXV: LTH; OTCQB: LTHCF; FSE: H3N) (“Lithium Ionic” or the “Company”) reports that it has filed the independent NI 43-101 compliant technical report for the Bandeira Lithium Project (“Bandeira” or the “Project”), titled “Bandeira Lithium Project, National Instrument (NI) 43-101 Technical Report—Definitive Feasibility Study Update, Araçuaí–Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil” (the “2025 Technical Report”), with an effective date of September 17, 2025, and dated October 31, 2025.

October 31, 2025 6:42 PM EDT | Source: Nevada Sunrise Metals Corp.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 31, 2025) - Nevada Sunrise Metals Corporation (TSXV: NEV) (OTC Pink: NVSGF) ("Nevada Sunrise" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into an advertising and investor awareness campaign with Dig Media Inc. d.b.a. Investing News Network ("INN"). INN is a private company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to providing independent news and education to investors since 2007 at www.investingnews.com.

For the 14-month term of the agreement, INN will provide advertising to increase awareness of the Company's business. The cost of the campaign is $40,000 payable in Canadian funds. INN currently holds no securities in Nevada Sunrise.

About Nevada Sunrise

Nevada Sunrise is a junior mineral exploration company with a strong technical team based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, that holds interests in gold, copper and lithium exploration projects located in the State of Nevada, USA.

Nevada Sunrise holds the right to purchase a 100% interest in the Griffon Gold Mine Project, located approximately 50 kilometers (33 miles) southwest of Ely, NV.

Nevada Sunrise holds the right to earn a 100% interest in the Coronado Copper Project, located approximately 48 kilometers (30 miles) southeast of Winnemucca, NV.

Nevada Sunrise owns 100% interests in the Gemini West, Jackson Wash and Badlands lithium projects, all of which are located in the Lida Valley in Esmeralda County, NV.

As a complement to its exploration projects in Esmeralda County, the Company owns Nevada Water Right Permit 86863, also located in the Lida Valley basin, near Lida, NV.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release may contain forward‐looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur and include disclosure of anticipated exploration activities. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward‐looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. Forward‐looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date such statements were made. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Such factors include, among others, risks related to future plans for the Company's Nevada mineral properties; reliance on technical information provided by third parties on any of our exploration properties; changes in mineral project parameters as plans continue to be refined; current economic conditions; future prices of commodities; possible variations in grade or metallurgical recovery rates; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; the failure of contracted parties to perform; labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays due to pandemic; delays due to weather; delays in obtaining governmental approvals, financing or in the completion of exploration, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the Nine Months ending June 30, 2025, which is available under Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although Nevada Sunrise has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Nevada Sunrise disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/272851

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds sellers of ordinary shares, including those that sold into the Merger of Sina Corporation (NASDAQ: SINA) between October 13, 2020 and March 22, 2021, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important November 18, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action.

SO WHAT: If you sold Sina ordinary shares, including those that sold into the Merger, during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Sina class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=45219 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 18, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants’ created a fraudulent scheme to depress the value of Sina ordinary shares to avoid paying a fair price to Sina’s shareholders in connection with the Merger. Defendants executed this scheme by misrepresenting and/or omitting material information within and from Sina’s proxy materials in connection with the Merger that were necessary for shareholders to make an informed decision concerning whether to vote in favor of the Merger. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose that: (1) defendants concealed the true value of Sina’s investment in TuSimple at the time of the Merger; (2) in turn, the offer of $43.30 per ordinary share as consideration for the Merger substantially shortchanged the true value of Sina ordinary shares; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about Sina’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

To join the Sina class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=45219 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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Amazon shares touched a record high Friday, rising over 9%, after strong quarterly results that were driven by its growing cloud business – AWS—which saw double-digit jump in sales to $30 billion. 

Ticker Security Last Change Change % AMZN AMAZON.COM INC. 244.22 +21.36
+9.58%
"AWS is growing at a pace we haven't seen since 2022, re-accelerating to 20.2% year-over-year, our largest growth rate in 11 quarters," CEO Andy Jassy told investors. He was even more bullish on future growth. 

"Backlog grew to $200 billion by Q3 quarter end and doesn't include several unannounced new deals in October, which together are more than our total deal volume for all of Q3. AWS is gaining momentum. Customers want to be running their core and AI workloads in AWS given its stronger functionality, security and operational performance and the scale I see in front of us gives me significant confidence in what lies ahead," he added. 

Jassy took over the role from then CEO and co-founder Jeff Bezos back in July 2021 and has pushed to expand the tech giant into cloud computing, while also keeping its retail business, which includes Whole Foods, competitive. Earlier this week, the company announced it will eliminate 14,000 corporate jobs. 

AMAZON CUTTING 14,000 CORPORATE JOBS

Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos provides the keynote address at the Air Force Association's Annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference in Oxen Hill, MD, on September 19, 2018. JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images (Jeff Bezos) Photographer: David P (JIM WATSON/AFP  /  David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / iStock)

Amazon's shares have advanced about 11% trailing the Nasdaq’s 23% rise and the S&P 500’s 16% rise. Still, the last time the stock traded near these levels was in February 2025. 

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Over 600 exchange-traded funds count Amazon as the top holding, according to Seeking Alpha which also listed out the top leaders.

An AWS - Amazon Web Services ad board shown inside Century Link Field during an NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks on October 3, 2019, at Century Link Field in Seattle, WA.  (Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images / Getty Images)

ETF INFLOWS TOP $1 TRILLION IN LIGHT SPEED

ETFs That Count Amazon its Largest HoldingGlobal X PureCap MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF: 34.7% allocation

ProShares Online Retail ETF: 24.5% allocation

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF: 22.6% allocation

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund: 22.3% allocation

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF: 21.5% allocation

Source: Seeking Alpha 

Ticker Security Last Change Change % GXPD GLOBAL X FDS PURECAP MSCI CONSUMER DISCE 26.95 +0.97
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ONLN PROSHARES TRUST ONLINE RETAIL ETF 60.07 +1.04
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XLY CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF 239.93 +6.15
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Star Battery Metals Corp. (“South Star” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated September 30, 2025 and October 10, 2025, it has closed the second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units (the “Unit Offering”), issuing 16,214,234 units (the “Units”) at a price of C$0.15 per Unit for gross proceeds of C$2,432,135 (approximately US$1,749,737).

Each Unit consists of one common share (a “Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional Share at a price of C$0.20 per Share for a period of five (5) years from the closing date, subject to acceleration. The expiry date of the Warrants may be accelerated, at the option of the Company, if at any time after four (4) months following the closing date, the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) is at or above C$0.40 for ten (10) consecutive trading days, provided that the Company gives thirty (30) days’ prior notice to the holders by news release.

The securities issued under the second tranche of the Unit Offering are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities laws. Net proceeds from the Unit Offering will be used for exploration and development activities, general and administrative expenses, and working capital. The second tranche of the Unit Offering remains subject to final approval of the Exchange.

The Company anticipates closing one or more additional tranches of the Unit Offering in the coming weeks, the closing of which remain subject to customary conditions, including the receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, including approval of the Exchange.

Including the first tranche closed on October 10, 2025, the Company has raised total gross proceeds of C$3,260,362 (approximately US$2,345,584) under the Unit Offering.

In connection with this second tranche, the Company paid aggregate finder’s fees of C$10,530 (approximately US$7,576) in cash.

The Company intends to hold a shareholder meeting on or about November 17, 2025 to seek approval of shareholders for Mr. Tiago Cunha, the interim Chief Executive Officer and a director of Company to become a control person of the Company in accordance with the requirements of the Exchange. Subject to and upon receipt of such shareholder approval, the funds directed and controlled by Mr. Tiago Cunha will complete the purchase of an additional 12,342,088 Units, representing the balance of their C$2,085,000 (approximately US$1.5 million) investment commitment.

Insiders of the Company purchased an aggregate of 4,226,667 Units in the second tranche of the Unit Offering. Such insider participation constitutes a “related party transaction” under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) thereof, as the fair market value of the securities subscribed for does not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

ABOUT SOUTH STAR BATTERY METALS CORP.

South Star is a Canadian battery-metals project developer focused on the selective acquisition and development of near-term production projects in the Americas. South Star’s Santa Cruz Graphite Project, located in Southern Bahia, Brazil is the first of a series of industrial- and battery-metals projects that will be put into production. Brazil is the second-largest graphite- producing region in the world with more than 80 years of continuous mining. Santa Cruz has at-surface mineralization in friable materials, and successful large-scale pilot-plant testing (> 30 tonnes) has been completed. The results of the testing show that approximately 65% of graphite concentrate is +80 mesh with good recoveries and 95%-99% graphitic carbon (Cg). With excellent infrastructure and logistics, South Star Phase 1 is ramping up commercial production with first sales shipped in May 2025. Santa Cruz is the first new graphite production in the Americas since 1996.

South Star’s second project in the development pipeline is strategically located in the center of a developing electric-vehicle, aerospace, and defense hub in Alabama, U.S.A. The BamaStar Project includes a historic mine active during the First and Second World Wars. The vertically integrated production facilities include a mine and industrial concentrator in Coosa County, AL and a downstream value-add plant in Mobile, AL, which will be upgrading natural flake graphite concentrates from both Santa Cruz and BamaStar mines. A NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment demonstrates strong economic results with a pre-tax Net Present Value ("NPV8%") of US$2.4 billion and an Internal Rate of Return ("IRR") of 35%, as well as an after-tax NPV8% US$1.6 billion with an IRR of 27%. South Star has also received US$3.2 million grant commitment from the US Department of Defense Title III program to advance a feasibility study on the BamaStar project. South Star trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol STS, and on the OTCQB under the symbol STSBF.

South Star is committed to a corporate culture, project execution plan and safe operations that embrace the highest standards of ESG principles, based on transparency, stakeholder engagement, ongoing education, and stewardship. To learn more, please visit the Company website at http://www.southstarbatterymetals.com.

This news release has been reviewed and approved for South Star by Marc Leduc, P. Eng., a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101 and Chairman of South Star Battery Metals Corp.

On behalf of the South Star Board of Directors,

MR. MARC LEDUC,
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For additional information, please contact: South Star Investor Relations

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CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos breaks down why investors are punishing Meta's soft guide and lack of a cloud business, while rewarding Amazon and Alphabet's AI momentum.

Retail investor sentiment around DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) has deteriorated sharply over the past five days.

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Boeing offered remedies after the European Commission, which acts as the EU antitrust enforcer, said the deal would have significantly reduced competition in the global aerostructure market and in the large commercial aircraft sector.

The deal, which is set to close in the fourth quarter, is still awaiting U.S. approval.

Earlier on Friday, ratings agency S&P Global said the U.S. government shutdown could likely delay that acquisition into 2026. However, an industry source told Reuters that he was not expecting a delay into 2026.

Spirit posted a quarterly net loss of $724 million, or $6.16 per share, compared with a loss of $477 million, or $4.07 apiece, it reported a year ago.

Total revenues rose 8% to $1.59 billion in the quarter, up from the $1.47 billion last year.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, captioned Kim v. Synopsis, Inc., et al., Case No. 3:25-cv-09410, on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Synopsys, Inc. (“Synopsys” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SNPS) securities between December 4, 2024 and September 9, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Plaintiff pursues claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”).

Investors are hereby notified that they have 60 days from the date of this notice to move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff in this action.

IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR SYNOPSYS INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS.

What Happened?

On September 9, 2025, after market hours, Synopsys released its third quarter 2025 financial results, revealing the Company’s “IP business underperformed expectations.” The Company reported quarterly revenue of $1.740 billion, missing its prior guidance of between $1.755 billion and $1.785 billion, and reported net income of $242.5 million, a 43% year-over-year decline from $425.9 million reported for third quarter 2024. Moreover, the Company reported its Design IP segment accounted for approximately 25% of revenue and came in at $426.6 million, a 7.7% decline year-over-year. Finally, management provided guidance which implied that Design IP revenues will decline by at least 5% on a full-year basis in fiscal 2025.

On this news, Synopsys’s stock price fell $216.59, or 35.8%, to close at $387.78 per share on September 10, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

What Is The Lawsuit About?

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) the extent to which the Company’s increased focus on artificial intelligence customers, which require additional customization, was deteriorating the economics of its Design IP business; (2) that, as a result, “certain road map and resource decisions” were unlikely to “yield their intended results;” (3) that the foregoing had a material negative impact on financial results; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

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Excitement about the quantum computing industry has sent D-Wave Quantum stock soaring.

Quantum computing could potentially be the next major tech innovation, and that has driven increased investment in pure-play quantum computing companies, including D-Wave Quantum (QBTS +2.63%). Over the last year, its share price has increased by over 3,000%.

Companies that are skyrocketing in value sometimes decide to carry out stock splits. Case in point, market leader Nvidia has split its stock twice from 2021 to 2024. This can be exciting for shareholders, so let's see whether D-Wave is likely to do the same.

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What's the point of a stock split?
A stock split is a way for a company to modify its number of shares and, in turn, its share price. In a forward stock split, the company divides its shares and lowers its share price. Say it trades at $2,000 per share and executes a 10-for-1 stock split. Shareholders would get 10 shares for every one that they owned before the split, and the share price would drop to $200. Even though the share price changes, the value of each shareholder's position doesn't.

Share prices don't indicate how expensive a stock is -- that would be the valuation metrics -- but a high share price can keep prospective investors away. Some people want to invest a few hundred dollars at most, not thousands, and not everybody's broker offers fractional shares.

However, D-Wave's share price isn't scaring off anybody right now. It's affordable for most investors, so we're not in forward split territory here.

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There is another type of stock split: a reverse split. The company reduces its number of shares and increases its share price. Companies sometimes execute reverse stock splits if they're in danger of being delisted from a stock exchange because of a low share price. The New York Stock Exchange requires companies to maintain an average closing price of $1 per share, and D-Wave is well above that mark.

D-Wave has diluted shares instead of splitting them
D-Wave hasn't conducted any stock splits before. However, it has diluted shares through at-the-money (ATM) equity offerings. Like the rest of the pure-play quantum computing companies, D-Wave has been operating at a loss. Equity offerings allow it to take advantage of its growing share price to raise money.

In January, D-Wave completed a $150 million ATM equity offering. That was followed by a $400 million offering in June.

Like a stock split, an equity offering increases a company's number of outstanding shares. The downside is that previous shareholders' positions lose value, as they make up a smaller portion of the company. But equity offerings generate cash, while stock splits don't, so they make more sense for D-Wave's current situation.

A stock split would require even more growth from D-Wave
D-Wave has a long way to go before it needs to consider a stock split, and it's hard to see that kind of growth happening without some major developments. The company has generated $22 million in trailing revenue and is trading at a hefty 375 times sales, at the time of this writing.

In fairness, this isn't out of the ordinary for a quantum computing company. Of the four big names, only IonQ is trading at a lower sales multiple right now, while Rigetti Computing and Quantum Computing are much higher.

QBTS PS Ratio data by YCharts. PS Ratio = price-to-sales ratio.

Pure-play quantum computing stocks are speculative investments. They're not profitable -- D-Wave has a net loss of $282 million over the trailing 12 months (TTM) -- and likely won't be until the end of the decade, if not later.

If you think quantum computing is the future and believe in D-Wave's quantum annealing technology, then a small investment could be appropriate. The company's small revenue numbers indicate that it hasn't generated much demand for its technology yet, but that could change down the road. If so, we may see D-Wave one day announce a stock split, but don't expect that to happen in the near future.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trick-or-Treat! The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced details for its fall and Halloween festivities with an iconic pop-up, special tower lighting, fall photo corner, exclusive ticket offers and a visit from the Queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum.

“The Empire State Building has always been at the heart of New York’s holiday celebrations,” said Dan Rogoski, SVP, general manager of the Empire State Building Observatory. “Our fall festivities bring that same energy to the ‘World’s Most Famous Building’ as they blend tradition, creativity, and a bit of spooky fun for all our visitors.”

Queen of Halloween

Known worldwide as the undisputed Queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum visited the Empire State Building to flip the famous light switch and kick off the spooky holiday celebrations.

After the ceremony, she toured the Observatory Experience, recently named the number one Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s’ 2025 Travelers Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. Visitors are invited to embrace Halloween and show up in their festive costumes all weekend for a one-of-a-kind experience from the heart of NYC.

A New York Classic

Through Nov. 21, iconic New York bagel shop Ess-a-Bagel will reside on the Empire State Building’s 86th floor observation deck every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Observatory guests can purchase signature New York City bagel sandwiches, festive schmears, fall baked goods, and snacks as they take in the breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City.

Streets to Skies

The Empire State Building invites its city’s 2025 TCS Marathon runners to take a victory lap at the world-famous Observatory. From Oct. 30 through Nov. 3, marathon participants are offered an exclusive 15% off ticket to take in the best views from the world-famous 86th floor Observatory and panoramic 102nd floor Observatory. Tickets will be validated on-site with a race email or participation medal. Tickets can be purchased here.

Festive Photos

Now through Nov. 6, the Empire State Building’s world-famous 86th Floor Observatory will be adorned with a fall, apple orchard-inspired photo opportunity on the deck’s Southwest corner. The display features clusters of apples that hang from boughs and wooden crates full of fall-favorite fruit.

Spirit-Filled Lightings

The Empire State Building’s iconic tower lights will shine in a festive orange and green to resemble a giant pumpkin on Halloween night from dusk to dawn. The building will also debut its first-ever spooky Halloween hourly chime that will feature flashes, fades, sparkles, and strobes which will take place for five minutes at the top of each hour.

Text CONNECT to 274-16 to receive real-time information about each Empire State Building tower lighting.

The Empire State Building’s world-famous Observatory Experience underwent a $165 million reimagination that added a brand-new ticket center, interactive museum with nine galleries, bespoke host uniforms, and a new 102nd Floor Observatory with unmatched views from the heart of New York City.

Hi-res imagery can be downloaded here.

More information about the Empire State Building can be found online.

About the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience created an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop culture. The Empire State Building Observatory Experience welcomes millions of visitors each year and is ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do, "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, and the #1 New York City attraction in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.

Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.

Source: Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.

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