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SummaryUnitedHealth Group is rated a Hold, with no immediate catalyst for accumulation, as stabilization, not turnaround, is expected in 2026.UNH’s revenue and membership declines reflect strategic resets, not diminished demand, with cash flows and dividends remaining robust through the transition.Valuation compression has removed premium multiples, but current levels do not offer a compelling margin of safety or deep discount for new capital deployment.Policy risks, medical cost inflation, and Optum Health margin recovery remain key uncertainties, while dividend yield above 3% provides an income cushion for patient holders. JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 16, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) between May 9, 2023 and February 24, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 8, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Driven Brands common stock 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 Driven Brands class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=18662 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 May 8, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose Driven Brands' financial condition and the effectiveness of its internal controls over financial reporting through a series of inaccurate financial reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from May 9, 2023, to November 5, 2025. Among many other errors, Driven Brands' balance sheets contained an unreconciled cash balance originating in 2023 which resulted in revenue and cash being overstated in 2023 and 2024, and operating expenses being understated over the same period. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

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Semtech Corporation (SMTC) Q4 2026 Earnings Call March 16, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

Company Participants

Mitchell Haws - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Hong Hou - President, CEO & Director
Mark Lin - Executive VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Sean O'Loughlin - TD Cowen, Research Division
Tore Svanberg - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division
Christopher Rolland - Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP, Research Division
Tristan Gerra - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
Robert Aguanno - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division
Joseph Moore - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Craig Ellis - B. Riley Securities, Inc., Research Division
Cody Grant Acree - The Benchmark Company, LLC, Research Division
Scott Searle - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Semtech Corporation's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today's conference call is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to Mitch Haws, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations for Semtech.

Mitchell Haws
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations

Thank you, and welcome to Semtech's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Conference Call. Participants on today's conference call are Hong Hou, our President and Chief Executive Officer; and Mark Lin, our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Before we begin, I would like to highlight upcoming investor events, including the Optical Fiber Communications Conference starting tomorrow and the ROTH Technology Conference on March 23.

Today, after market close, we released our unaudited results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026, which are posted along with an earnings call presentation to our Investor Relations website at investors.semtech.com. Today's call will include various remarks about future expectations, plans and prospects, which comprise forward-looking statements.

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OpenSea hit the brakes hard. The company just pushed back its much-hyped SEA token launch that was supposed to drop this month, leaving traders and investors pretty much hanging without any clear idea when it’ll actually happen.

The SEA token first popped up back in October and everyone thought it was going to be OpenSea’s big move to shake things up on their platform. The whole idea was to get users more engaged with new incentives for people trading NFTs, but now that’s all on ice. OpenSea won’t say much about what went wrong or when they might try again. The company’s staying tight-lipped about the whole mess, which isn’t helping anyone feel better about the situation.

Traders are freaking out. Not really.

But the silence is getting old fast, and people who put money into this are starting to ask hard questions about whether OpenSea can actually pull this off. The crypto world moves fast, and sitting around waiting for updates that never come doesn’t work for most investors. Other platforms are moving ahead with their own token projects while OpenSea deals with whatever internal problems they’ve got going on.

OpenSea CEO Alex Atallah tried to calm things down during a quick media chat on March 16. He said the delay was all about making sure the SEA token lives up to what people expect. “We are committed to delivering a product that aligns with our community’s expectations,” Atallah said, but he didn’t give anyone a new date to circle on their calendars. That’s probably making people more nervous than before.

The token was supposed to be a big part of OpenSea’s plan to make their marketplace work better for everyone using it. Right now, nobody knows how this delay messes up deals they’ve already made with other companies. Sources close to OpenSea say they’re doing internal reviews, but the company isn’t talking publicly about any of that stuff.

Markets didn’t like the news much. OpenSea’s trading volume dropped a bit the day they made the announcement, which shows traders are being careful about what comes next. It’s not a huge financial hit yet, but it shows people were really looking forward to this token launch.

Big investors like Andreessen Horowitz are still waiting to hear more details about what’s happening behind the scenes. These venture capital firms put serious money into OpenSea and they’re not getting the updates they probably want about when things might get back on track. Analysts have drawn connections to Abra Eyes Nasdaq Through 0M SPAC amid evolving conditions.

The delay is messing up other plans too. OpenSea was supposed to host a community Q&A session on March 14 to talk about the SEA token, but they canceled it at the last minute. People who signed up for that are still waiting to hear when it might happen, and OpenSea hasn’t said anything about rescheduling.

Competitors are definitely paying attention. Rarible’s CEO Alex Salnikov posted on Twitter March 15 about his platform’s new features, basically taking a shot at OpenSea for not sticking to their schedule. It’s pretty clear he’s trying to capitalize on OpenSea’s problems right now.

Some people in the industry think there might be regulatory issues causing the holdup. A source close to OpenSea who didn’t want their name used said compliance problems could be part of what’s going on, but OpenSea won’t confirm or deny any of that. Without official word from the company, it’s all just guessing.

The delay is also hitting partnerships OpenSea already announced. They had a deal with a major gaming company from January that was supposed to use the SEA token for buying stuff in games. That gaming company hasn’t said anything about how this delay affects their plans, which probably means they’re not too happy either.

On March 20, an OpenSea spokesperson told The Block that internal discussions are happening to fix whatever’s wrong. The spokesperson said the team is “working tirelessly” but wouldn’t explain what issues they’re actually trying to solve. That kind of vague statement just makes people more curious about what’s really going on.

Crypto influencer Lark Davis wasn’t holding back on Twitter March 19. He said he was disappointed about the delay and questioned whether people can still trust OpenSea to deliver on their promises. Davis wants more transparency from the company, and his comments show how frustrated active users are getting. Industry observers have noted parallels with Dogecoin Active Addresses Jump 176% as in recent weeks.

Binance made what looked like a dig at OpenSea when they announced March 18 that they’d keep listing new tokens on schedule. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said in a press release that sticking to timelines is “key to market confidence,” which sounds like he’s calling out OpenSea without actually naming them.

Crypto research firm Messari put out a report March 21 about the risks of delayed token launches. They didn’t mention OpenSea specifically, but they talked about how these kinds of delays can hurt investor confidence and mess up market dynamics. The timing wasn’t probably coincidental.

Nobody knows when the SEA token will actually launch now. OpenSea isn’t giving any hints about future announcements, and the crypto community is stuck waiting for news that might never come.

Industry analysts note that token delays often cascade through entire ecosystems, affecting everything from developer partnerships to exchange listing agreements. Messari’s March 21 report specifically highlighted how prolonged uncertainty can trigger “confidence spirals” where initial skepticism compounds into broader market distrust.

Several major NFT creators who were planning SEA token integrations have quietly begun exploring alternatives. Artist collective SuperRare announced March 22 they’re “evaluating multiple tokenization options” for their upcoming project launches, though they didn’t explicitly mention OpenSea’s delay as a factor in their decision-making process.

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Opensea, the marketplace that once rode the non-fungible token ( NFT) boom like it was headlining Coachella, has delayed the launch of its long-awaited SEA token again, while tossing users fee refunds, zero-fee trading, and a promise that this time, really, it wants to get it right.

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A UK resident alleges that his estranged wife took control of $172 million in Bitcoin by secretly recording him and accessing his hardware wallet’s seed phrase. Audio recordings submitted in court reportedly capture discussions about transferring Bitcoin. The case has triggered a legal battle over ownership, asset preservation, and potential recovery of the cryptocurrency through the High Court.
Ping Fai Yuen, a UK resident, claims that his estranged wife, Fun Yung Li, gained access to over 2,323 Bitcoin stored on a Trezor hardware wallet in 2023. Court filings indicate that the Bitcoin, valued at around $172 million at the time, was transferred from his wallet on August 2 and dispersed across 71 addresses. No further movements were detected after December 21, 2023.

Warned by his daughter in July 2023 that his wife might attempt to take control of his crypto holdings, Ping installed audio equipment in his home. The recordings allegedly capture discussions between Fun and her sister, Lai Yung Li, about obtaining the seed phrase through CCTV monitoring. The court documents highlight phrases such as “The Bitcoin has transferred to me” and “take all of it” from the recordings.

Audio Evidence Highlights Alleged Covert Recording The filings claim that the wife covertly recorded Ping while he entered his wallet password, potentially enabling her to move the funds. Following the discovery, Ping confronted Fun, resulting in his arrest for assault, which he later pleaded guilty to, while also reporting the alleged Bitcoin transfer to authorities. Police seized ten crypto cold wallets, some linked to Ping, but released Fun on bail after a no-comment interview. Authorities have stated they will take no further action pending new evidence.

Court Actions Seek Crypto Asset Preservation In November 2025, Ping filed for a proprietary asset preservation injunction to freeze Fun’s crypto assets, assert ownership of the Bitcoin, and recover the funds or equivalent value in GBP. Justice Cotter, presiding over a hearing in March, noted that Ping demonstrates a “very high probability of success”, citing audio evidence and the presence of crypto-exfiltration equipment at Fun’s property. The judge emphasized that an early trial is important given Bitcoin’s market volatility.

The case underscores the legal complexities of cryptocurrency ownership and disputes, particularly when digital assets intersect with family conflicts. With an injunction pending, the High Court will now determine whether Ping can reclaim the Bitcoin or its equivalent value, potentially setting a precedent for future crypto-related asset claims.

In the evolving Fintech sector, a notable shift is underway, with more companies opting for stock repurchases to reallocate capital and enhance their market value. This approach involves firms buying back their own shares from the open market, effectively shrinking the total number of outstanding shares. By doing so, it can amplify earnings per share and often signals strong internal confidence in future prospects.

A recent example is that of blockchain payments firm Ripple, which recently executed a substantial repurchase program, propelling its enterprise value to an impressive $50 billion.

This move not only provides liquidity to existing shareholders but also underscores a broader pattern where fintech entities leverage such tactics to refine their capital structure amid evolving economic conditions.

Share repurchases have gained traction in fintech due to their potential to directly influence company appraisals.

When a firm reacquires its equity, the reduced share count can lead to higher per-share metrics, such as earnings and book value, which in turn may attract investors and support elevated stock prices.

This is particularly relevant in a sector characterized by rapid innovation and fluctuating revenues, where maintaining investor appeal is crucial.

For instance, Ripple‘s initiative involved repurchasing approximately $750 million in equity from investors and staff, marking a 25% rise from its prior $40 billion assessment just months earlier.

Such actions can create a virtuous cycle, where improved valuations enable further growth investments or debt management, ultimately fortifying the firm’s competitive edge.

Evaluating the success of this tactic reveals a mixed yet predominantly favorable outlook.

On the positive side, repurchases serve as an efficient mechanism for returning surplus funds to owners, often more tax-advantageous than traditional dividends, while also mitigating agency issues by curbing excess cash that might otherwise be misallocated.

They can stabilize stock prices by providing a floor during volatility, enhance liquidity, and signal to the market that leadership views the shares as undervalued.

Empirical evidence suggests that companies engaging in these programs often experience boosted operating performance, such as improved return on equity, in subsequent periods.

In fintech, where growth opportunities may be capital-intensive, this strategy allows firms to reward stakeholders without committing to ongoing payouts, offering flexibility in uncertain times.

However, the approach isn’t without drawbacks.

If executed at inflated prices or funded through excessive borrowing, it could erode long-term value or strain balance sheets, especially in a high-interest environment.

Critics argue that for fairly priced entities, repurchases may not generate superior outcomes compared to dividends, as they primarily inflate earnings metrics without fundamentally altering intrinsic worth.

Nonetheless, when timed appropriately—such as during undervaluation periods—the benefits often outweigh the risks, leading to outperformance against benchmarks and heightened shareholder wealth.

This trend extends beyond isolated cases, with several fintech players adopting similar maneuvers to optimize their equity base.

StoneCo, a Brazilian payments processor, has aggressively pursued repurchases as part of its turnaround efforts, contributing to an 86% surge in its stock price amid revenue growth and expanded credit offerings.

Likewise, PagSeguro—operating under the PagBank banner—repurchased millions of shares, bolstering earnings per share by 14% year-over-year and driving a 54% equity appreciation through focused cost controls and client expansion.

These examples highlight how repurchases can reinforce resilience in a competitive landscape marked by macroeconomic challenges.

The practice is also prevalent in adjacent fields like traditional finance and technology, where fintech often intersects.

In banking, institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley have led repurchase transactions, channeling billions back to investors amid steady profits and regulatory approvals.

This not only supports share prices but also enhances financial stability by optimizing capital allocation.

On the tech front, tech giants like Apple and Alphabet have set records with massive programs—Apple alone committed over $100 billion in a single year—demonstrating how cash-rich innovators use buybacks to counteract dilution from employee incentives and sustain valuation multiples.

These cross-sector parallels illustrate the strategy’s versatility, particularly in industries with high cash flows and innovation-driven growth.

As fintech and web3 continues to mature, the uptick in repurchase activities signals a strategic pivot toward more disciplined capital management. While not a suitable course of action in every case, whenever is is actually aligned with sound fundamentals, this method can substantially uplift valuations and foster sustained investor loyalty, positioning firms like Ripple and its peers for enduring success.

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Argentine fintech Takenos processes $500M+ in cross-border payments using its own Solana (SOL) stablecoin, with 500k users across 20 Latin American countries.

Takenos, the Argentine fintech tackling Latin America's broken cross-border payment system, has processed over $500 million in total payment volume using its proprietary stablecoin built on Solana (SOL). The platform now handles $10 million in on-chain monthly volume and serves more than 500,000 users across 20 countries.

The numbers matter because they represent real money flowing to real workers. Over $100 billion enters Latin America annually as cross-border income—freelancers, remote contractors, creators getting paid by companies abroad. Traditional correspondent banking eats 3-10% of that in fees and takes 2-5 business days to clear. Takenos claims to settle payments in under two seconds.

Why Build Your Own Stablecoin? Rather than using USDC or USDT, Takenos deployed its own USD-pegged token. The reasoning is straightforward: control. Managing their own reserves lets them capture interest margin on balances, build compliance rules directly into the smart contract, and keep transaction costs predictable as volume scales. Bridge, a regulated financial partner, holds and attests the off-chain USD reserves backing each token.

The architecture works like this: employer funds payroll in USD, Takenos mints equivalent stablecoins after compliance checks clear, workers receive funds in their Takenos wallet within seconds. From there, they can spend via virtual card, hold in dollars, or withdraw to local bank accounts.

"I spent years getting paid through different channels, losing a huge percentage to commissions and waiting days to receive my money," said Renato Piermarini, a Takenos user in Argentina. "I've been able to deposit my salary without worry. And in Argentina, that's no small feat."

Growth Trajectory and Expansion Takenos reported roughly 20% month-over-month growth throughout 2025 following the stablecoin deployment. The platform consistently ranks among the top three finance apps in Bolivia's app store—a telling indicator of demand in markets where traditional banking infrastructure fails remote workers.

The company secured $5 million in seed funding and is expanding into Peru. Earlier partnerships have strengthened the offering: a January 2025 deal with Rain launched TakeCard for cross-border payments, while an October 2025 integration with Coinflow added instant settlement infrastructure.

The Solana Bet Solana's technical specs made it the obvious choice for this use case. Block times around 400 milliseconds enable sub-two-second finality. Median fees hover near $0.001, keeping small-dollar payouts economically viable. The network's parallel execution handles thousands of concurrent transfers during regional payout waves—critical when you're processing payroll for half a million users.

What Takenos demonstrates isn't particularly revolutionary from a crypto-native perspective. Stablecoins for payments has been the thesis for years. But execution at this scale, with regulatory compliance baked in and real users in developing markets actually depending on it? That's the part most projects never reach.

The $100 billion flowing into Latin America annually won't move on-chain overnight. But Takenos just proved that a meaningful chunk of it can—and workers keep more of what they earn when it does.

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Data shows the Bitcoin mining Hashrate has witnessed a significant drawdown since the high at the start of March, a sign that miners are leaving.

Bitcoin Hashrate Has Seen Its 7-Day Average Value Plummet Recently The “Hashrate” refers to an indicator that tracks the total amount of computing power that’s currently attached to the Bitcoin network. Its value is measured in terms of hashes per second (H/s) or the more practical exahashes per second (EH/s).

Miners connect computing power to the cryptocurrency network to solve certain mathematical puzzles that allow them the chance to add the next block to the chain. This computing power, however, never works as a collective. Rather, miners compete against each other over the block reward using their individual mining facilities.

While the total Hashrate doesn’t work in tandem, its measure is still relevant for the network, representing the interest from validators toward the cryptocurrency. When the value of the metric rises, it means new miners are joining the network and/or existing ones are expanding their facilities. Such a trend can be a sign that the chain is looking lucrative to the validators.

On the other hand, the indicator going down suggests some of the miners have decided to disconnect their mining rigs, potentially because they are no longer able to break even on their operations. Now, here is a chart from Blockchain.com that shows the trend in the 7-day average value of the Bitcoin Hashrate over the past year:

Looks like the value of the metric has plunged over the last few weeks | Source: Blockchain.com As displayed in the above graph, the 7-day average Bitcoin Hashrate flew up to a peak of about 1,083 EH/s on March 1st. This high came as the network recovered from the disruption caused by the US snowstorm. In the days that have followed this top, however, the metric has reversed course, with its value today sitting at 954 EH/s. This represents a decrease of nearly 12%, which is a significant figure.

The exodus from the miners could potentially be linked to the recent price trend that Bitcoin has faced. Miners make the majority of their income via the block subsidy, which involves a fixed BTC-denominated value and is given out at a more-or-less constant rate of time, leaving the cryptocurrency’s USD rate as the only variable related to it.

In the chart, the relationship between miner revenue and the price is visible. First, the Bitcoin Hashrate set its all-time high (ATH) as the asset’s spot price itself set a peak in October. Then, as the cryptocurrency observed a bearish shift, the indicator also moved to an overall downtrend.

BTC has recently been stuck in consolidation, so it’s possible that the lack of a bullish return has pushed some miners toward the exit, leading to the drop in the Hashrate.

BTC Price Bitcoin has observed some recovery over the past day as its price has jumped to the $73,200 level.

The trend in the price of the coin over the last five days | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

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A potential US military strike on Iran’s main oil export terminal helped push Bitcoin to its highest price in over a month Monday, as traders poured money into crypto while pulling back from stocks.

Squeeze At The Top Reports show Bitcoin jumped from roughly $72,400 to $74,320 in under 30 minutes — a move sharp enough to wipe out $113 million in short positions within the hour.

Based on data from CoinGlass, around 94,612 traders were liquidated in the last 24 hours, the total liquidations comes in at $385.48 million.

Short sellers, who had bet on prices falling, were forced to buy back their positions as the price climbed, which pushed it even higher.

By early afternoon, Bitcoin was trading near $73,900, up 2.7% on the day.

Source: Coinglass War Fears, Oil Shocks, And A Crypto Bounce The backdrop was anything but calm. US President Donald Trump has been pushing allies — including Britain and Japan — to help form a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has blocked.

Reports indicate Trump is also weighing a military seizure of Kharg Island, the facility that handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. The threat rattled energy markets and sent oil prices climbing.

But while stocks have shed trillions in value since the US-Iran conflict broke open on February 28, crypto moved the other way.

BTCUSD trading at $73,646 on the 24-hour chart: TradingView The total digital asset market cap has grown by more than $310 billion since then. Bitcoin alone is up over 15% from its post-strike lows. Gold posted only modest gains over the same stretch.

Traders point to a shift in where money goes when traditional markets wobble. As oil supply fears mount and inflation concerns build, some investors have been moving capital into assets like Bitcoin that sit outside the traditional financial system.

ETF Inflows Add Fuel The rally isn’t just about war headlines. Continued cash flows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have provided a steadier, quieter lift beneath the more dramatic price swings.

Optimism around pending crypto legislation added to that mood heading into Monday’s market open.

Still, the week ahead carries a lot of uncertainty. A pullback in geopolitical tension could ease the demand that helped drive the spike. And with leveraged buyers now holding positions near recent highs, a reversal could hit hard and fast — the same way Monday’s rally did on the way up.

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Andreas Antonopoulos, one of the earliest Bitcoin educators, has paused publishing Bitcoin content after 14 years.

The announcement appeared on his Patreon page earlier this week. The team managing the page said the pause is due to health reasons. “For health reasons, Andreas will not be doing any more livestream Q&A or producing any new content,” the team wrote.

However, his Patreon page will remain active. According to the team, this will help cover staff costs and maintain access to Antonopoulos’s existing work, including books, workshops, and videos.

“This Patreon account will remain running for anyone who wants to help pay for staff expenses and the costs of maintaining access to Andreas’ existing work, which includes books, workshops, videos, and more…,” the team wrote.

It’s unclear what the real health reason is that prevents Antonopoulos from continuing his Bitcoin educational journey. But according to news outlets, Antonopoulos said that he has severe migraines with no effective treatment.

Andreas pioneers Bitcoin education Andreas started introducing people to Bitcoin over a decade ago and mainly focused on the technical details about Bitcoin and open blockchains. According to his website, Antonopoulos has a library of over 600 videos about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain technology.

The British-Greek Bitcoin advocate has six major published books. His first book, Mastering Bitcoin, was published in December 2014. The book is a technical guide to Bitcoin, with 3 editions published to date.

Andreas’s second book, titled The Internet of Money Volume 1, presents a collection of talks on why Bitcoin matters. The book was on the shelves in August, 2016. Volume 2 of The Internet of Money was published next in November 2017, during the 2017 bull cycle when Bitcoin propelled to almost $20,000.

His other books include Mastering Ethereum, The Internet of Money, Volume 3, and Mastering the Lightning Network.

Antonopoulos was on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast several times. He first appeared on podcast #446 in late January 2014. He explained Bitcoin as “cash on the internet” to Rogan, and underneath it is a shared ledger that records every transaction.

Andreas served as a consultant to several bitcoin companies. He was the chief security officer (CSO) for Blockchain[dot]info, known as Blockchain[dot]com today.

He even started a fundraiser for Dorian Nakamoto, who was suspected to be the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The fundraiser was launched to help Dorian Nakamoto after intense media attention. The community successfully raised 50 BTC valued at $23,000 in 2014.

Antonopoulos spoke about regulating Bitcoin. He addressed questions from Canadian senators on the proper way to regulate Bitcoin.

He answered Senators, saying, “I believe that the best way to help Bitcoin is to ensure that there is clarity in the treatment of Bitcoin and that Bitcoin is not essentially forced into contorting itself into regulatory structures that are designed by banks, for banks…”

He added that, “…Recognizing that Bitcoin as programmable money, with capabilities such as digital multi-signature escrow, has many more flexible ways of responding to the needs for consumer protection.”

Other early Bitcoin educators include Gavin Andresen, Roger Ver, Adam Back, Nick Szabo, and Trace Mayer. They introduced broader audiences to the concept of decentralized digital money and helped build the Bitcoin community.

In the latest close session, Shell (SHEL - Free Report) was up +1.17% at $90.48. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 1.01%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.83%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.22%.

The oil and gas company's stock has climbed by 13.53% in the past month, exceeding the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 6.9% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.86%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Shell in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $1.86, signifying a 1.09% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $69.15 billion, down 1.42% from the year-ago period.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $6.6 per share and revenue of $271.25 billion, indicating changes of +4.76% and -0.91%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Shell. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 6.53% increase. At present, Shell boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

With respect to valuation, Shell is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.56. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 12.13.

One should further note that SHEL currently holds a PEG ratio of 6.19. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. As the market closed yesterday, the Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.1.

The Oil and Gas - Integrated - International industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 58, placing it within the top 24% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

To follow SHEL in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.

Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $51.88, demonstrating a -1.48% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.01% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.83%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.22%.

Heading into today, shares of the company had gained 14.65% over the past month, outpacing the Finance sector's loss of 6.24% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.86%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Innovative Industrial Properties in its upcoming release. On that day, Innovative Industrial Properties is projected to report earnings of $1.8 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 7.22%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $66.9 million, down 6.73% from the year-ago period.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $7.28 per share and revenue of $269.85 million, indicating changes of +0.55% and +1.46%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Innovative Industrial Properties. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.91% lower. As of now, Innovative Industrial Properties holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, Innovative Industrial Properties currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.23. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 11.68.

The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is part of the Finance sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 159, positioning it in the bottom 36% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.

Halliburton (HAL - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $34.16, moving +1.4% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.01%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.83%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 1.22%.

The stock of provider of drilling services to oil and gas operators has fallen by 0.8% in the past month, lagging the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 6.9% and overreaching the S&P 500's loss of 2.86%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Halliburton in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.52, signifying a 13.33% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $5.29 billion, indicating a 2.29% downward movement from the same quarter last year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.26 per share and a revenue of $21.7 billion, indicating changes of -6.61% and -2.17%, respectively, from the former year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Halliburton. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.04% decrease. Halliburton presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, Halliburton currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 14.89. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 18.53.

It is also worth noting that HAL currently has a PEG ratio of 2.01. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The average PEG ratio for the Oil and Gas - Field Services industry stood at 1.47 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Oil and Gas - Field Services industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 45, this industry ranks in the top 19% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.

D.R. Horton (DHI - Free Report) closed at $142.09 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.14% move from the prior day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.01%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.83%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.22%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the homebuilder had lost 16.27% lagged the Construction sector's loss of 12.24% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.86%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of D.R. Horton in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on April 21, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.18, showcasing a 15.5% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $7.7 billion, indicating a 0.47% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $10.52 per share and revenue of $34.01 billion. These totals would mark changes of -9.08% and -0.7%, respectively, from last year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for D.R Horton. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.13% downward. D.R. Horton is currently a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

Looking at valuation, D.R. Horton is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.36. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 12.43, so one might conclude that D.R. Horton is trading at a premium comparatively.

Meanwhile, DHI's PEG ratio is currently 2.17. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Building Products - Home Builders industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.38.

The Building Products - Home Builders industry is part of the Construction sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 232, placing it within the bottom 6% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

In the latest close session, BlackRock (BLK - Free Report) was up +2.07% at $943.26. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.01%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.83%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.22%.

The stock of investment firm has fallen by 13.76% in the past month, lagging the Finance sector's loss of 6.24% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.86%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of BlackRock in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $12.36, reflecting a 9.38% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $6.6 billion, up 25.04% from the prior-year quarter.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $53.64 per share and revenue of $27.91 billion. These totals would mark changes of +11.54% and +15.25%, respectively, from last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for BlackRock. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0% lower. BlackRock currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

With respect to valuation, BlackRock is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 17.23. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 9.56, which means BlackRock is trading at a premium to the group.

Investors should also note that BLK has a PEG ratio of 1.18 right now. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. BLK's industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.79 as of yesterday's close.

The Financial - Investment Management industry is part of the Finance sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 188, placing it within the bottom 24% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.

NemoClaw is designed to make "claws," or autonomous AI agents, more accessible.

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Nvidia wants to simplify the creation and management of your own AI agent. The company unwrapped NemoClaw on Monday during its GTC Conference keynote, a reference stack for the OpenClaw agent platform. NemoClaw is Nvidia's specialized infrastructure layer that makes it easier to set up and run AI agents with an added security layer, according to the company. 

OpenClaw has taken the AI world by storm in recent months, with the term "claw" itself becoming the latest in AI lingo. CEO Jensen Huang described OpenClaw as "an operating system for personal AI," allowing you to create autonomous AI assistants, or claws, capable of performing actions without continuous instruction. 

These agents, powered by large language models like Claude, can offload simple tasks and connect to tools like messaging and email, opening a wide world of possibilities and functions. 

Watch this: Highlights From Nvidia's GTC 2026 Keynote With Jensen Huang

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With NemoClaw, setup happens in a single command that installs the necessary components and software to create agents. The reference stack also includes a layer of trust, creating an isolated sandbox that uses policy-based guardrails so your AI assistant handles your data securely. This also includes introducing a privacy router, which the company claims allows you to connect your agent to cloud tools safely. 

To continue learning, always-on agents require constant computing power to complete tasks. NemoClaw was built with this in mind. 

Agents are optimized to run 24-7 on any dedicated platform, including Nvidia's own RTX PCs, and other laptops and workstations. Dell also introduced a new NemoClaw supercomputer, the Dell Pro Max with GB10 and GB300. The most popular hardware for OpenClaw enthusiasts so far has been the Mac Mini, but manufacturers are starting to develop computers specific for this use.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 16, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NKTR) between February 26, 2025 and December 15, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 5, 2026.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Nektar securities 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 Nektar class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=55599 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 May 5, 2026. 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. 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 has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. 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 made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) enrollment in the REZOLVE-AA trial had not followed applicable instructions and protocol standards; (2) the foregoing was likely to have a significant negative impact on the REZOLVE-AA trial's results; (3) accordingly, the REZOLVE-AA trial's overall integrity and prospects were overstated; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Nektar class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=55599 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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SummaryAya Gold & Silver is rated a buy, driven by undervaluation and exceptional production growth potential.The Zgounder mine's updated guidance projects 6 Moz annual silver production for 11 years, with cash costs likely near $20–25/oz initially.Boumadine's PEA reveals competitive costs and a manageable $446M initial capex, with aggressive drilling and a rapid development timeline.AYA trades at an EV/NPV of 0.5 and an EV/Earnings of 11–12, despite the potential to quadruple production and cash flow within five years.This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, Off The Beaten Path. Learn More »Overview Aya Gold & Silver (AYA:CA)(AYASF) is a Canadian-listed and domiciled precious metals company that operates in Morocco. The company owns 85% of the Boumadine development project and the pure-play silver-producing mine Zgounder. The reporting currency is U.S. dollars.

I have covered Aya frequently over the last year on my investing group, Off The Beaten Path. I also published a regular Seeking Alpha article on the company a few months ago, which can be read here.

Today's article will focus on Zgounder, its 2025 production figures, the 2026 guidance, projected earnings, and the valuation. The company has yet to release its Q4 2025 financials, which are scheduled to be released on 31/3.

Aya has had a very impressive long-term stock price performance, outperforming most peers over the last 5 and 10 years. With that said, the stock price has lagged many silver mining peers over the last 1 and 3 years, likely due to Zgounder coming in below what was outlined in the 2021 feasibility study.

Zgounder Aya has in the last few months released an updated technical report on Zgounder, 2025 production figures, and 2026 guidance. Silver reserves grew from 70.1 Moz in 2021 to 73.4 Moz as of Q3 2025 for Zgounder, where the reserve growth offset a depletion of 11 Moz during this period.

Zgounder is now expected to be producing around 6 Moz of silver annually for 11 years, and based on the ongoing drill results, I think it is fair to assume the mine life will be extended over time as well. The technical report has cash costs estimated at $16.50/oz for the life of the mine, with costs higher in the earlier years. Given how strong the silver price is now, I think a cash cost of around $20/oz for the life of the mine and close to $25/oz over the next few

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PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. (MYPS - Free Report) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.09 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04. This compares to a loss of $0.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -157.14%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.02 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.07, delivering a surprise of -250%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates.

PLAYSTUDIOS, which belongs to the Zacks Gaming industry, posted revenues of $55.4 million for the quarter ended December 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.41%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $67.78 million. The company has not been able to beat consensus revenue estimates over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

PLAYSTUDIOS shares have lost about 21.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of 3.1%.

What's Next for PLAYSTUDIOS?While PLAYSTUDIOS has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for PLAYSTUDIOS was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is -$0.04 on $57.9 million in revenues for the coming quarter and -$0.11 on $235.12 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Gaming is currently in the bottom 35% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Super League Enterprise (SLE - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended December 2025.

This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $3.12 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +98.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Super League Enterprise's revenues are expected to be $3.4 million, down 0.9% from the year-ago quarter.

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC) between July 31, 2025 and October 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important March 31, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So What: If you purchased Ramaco securities 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 Ramaco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52081 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 March 31, 2026. 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 has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. 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, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had not commenced any significant mining activity at the Brook Mine after groundbreaking; (2) no active work was taking place at the Brook Mine; (3) as a result, Ramaco overstated development progress at the Brook Mine; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Ramaco's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Ramaco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=52081 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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Vancouver, British Columbia, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MegaWatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp. (CSE:MEGA) (FSE: WR20) (OTCQB: WALRF) (the "Company", "MegaWatt Metals" or “MegaWatt”) announces that, further to its news release dated March 6, 2026, and effective March 20, 2026, the Company will consolidate the common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Shares”) on the basis of one (1) post‑consolidation Share for every twelve (12) pre-consolidation Shares (the “Consolidation”).  The Company’s name and stock symbol will remain unchanged following the Consolidation.  The new CUSIP number will be 58518J309 and the new ISIN number will be CA58518J3091 for the post Consolidation Shares.

The Company currently has 37,250,400 Shares issued and outstanding on a pre-consolidation basis.  Upon completion of the Consolidation, there will be approximately 3,104,200 Shares issued and outstanding, subject to adjustment for rounding.

No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the Consolidation. Any fractional shares resulting from the Consolidation will be rounded up or down to the nearest whole Share. The Company’s outstanding incentive stock options and warrants will be proportionately adjusted on the same basis (12:1) to reflect the Consolidation, with corresponding adjustments to the applicable exercise prices made in accordance with their respective terms.

The Company’s post Consolidation Shares are expected to begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) on or about March 20, 2026.

Letters of transmittal with respect to the Consolidation will be mailed to all registered shareholders of the Company.  All registered shareholders will be required to submit their share certificates representing the pre Consolidation Shares, together with a properly executed letter of transmittal, to the Company’s transfer agent, National Securities Administrators Ltd. (the “Transfer Agent”), in accordance with the instructions provided in the letter of transmittal.  Additional copies of the letter of transmittal may be obtained from the Transfer Agent by telephone at 604-559-8880 or by e-mail at [email protected].  Upon receipt of a duly completed letter of transmittal and the applicable pre-consolidation Share certificate(s), the Transfer Agent will issue a post-consolidation Share certificate or Direct Registration Advice representing the post-consolidation Shares.

About MegaWatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp.

MegaWatt is a British Columbia based company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties.

MegaWatt holds a 100% undivided interest (subject to a 1.5% NSR) on all base, rare earth elements and precious metals, in the Cobalt Hill Property, consisting of 8 mineral claims covering an area of approximately 1,727.43 hectares located in the Trail Creek Mining Division in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.

MegaWatt also holds a 100% interest (subject to a 2% NSR) in and to the Route 381 Lithium Property, comprised of 40 mineral claims located in James Bay Territory, north of Matagami in the Province of Quebec, covering 2,126 hectares (see press release dated February 3, 2021), and a 100% interest in 229 additional mineral exploration claims prospective for lithium, also in the James Bay area of Quebec covering an area of 12,116 hectares or 121 square kms.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors,

MegaWatt Lithium and Battery Metals Corp.
Casey Forward, Chief Executive Officer

1055 West Georgia Street, Suite 1500
Vancouver, BC, Canada
V7X 1M5

For Further Information Please Contact:

Kelvin Lee, Chief Financial Officer
[email protected], (604)961-0296

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Kyntra Bio, Inc. (KYNB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 16, 2026 5:00 PM EDT

Company Participants

Thane Wettig - CEO & Director
David DeLucia - Senior VP & CFO
Carol Gaddum

Conference Call Participants

Daia Vasiliver-Shamis - Kyntra Bio, Inc.
Tsan-Yu Hsieh - William Blair & Company L.L.C., Research Division
Matthew Keller - H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC, Research Division
Chen Lin

Presentation

Operator

Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Kyntra Bio's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions].

I would now like to hand the call over to Gaia Shamis with LifeSci Advisors. Please go ahead.

Daia Vasiliver-Shamis
Kyntra Bio, Inc.

Thank you, operator. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining today to discuss Kyntra Bio's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Business Results. I'm Gaia Shamis from LifeSci Advisors. Joining me on today's call are Thane Wettig, Chief Executive Officer; David DeLucia, Chief Financial Officer; and Carol Gaddum, Vice President of Product Development. Following the prepared remarks, we will open the call to your questions.

I would like to remind you that remarks made on today's call include forward-looking statements about Kyntra Bio. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, collaborations with AstraZeneca and Astellas, financial guidance, the initiation, enrollment, design, conduct and results of clinical trials, regulatory strategies and potential regulatory results, research and development activities, commercial results and results of operations, risks related to our business and certain other business matters. Each forward-looking statement is subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those projected in that statement. A more complete description of these and other material risks can be found in Kyntra Bio's filings with the SEC, including our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

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Carlsberg A/S (CABGY) Shareholder/Analyst Call March 16, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

Company Participants

Henrik Poulsen
Jacob Aarup-Andersen - Group CEO & Member of Executive Board

Conference Call Participants

Anders Stubbe Arndal
Mark Jessen
Mikael Bak

Presentation

Henrik Poulsen

Dear shareholders, welcome to Carlsberg's Annual General Meeting to those of you who are present here today as well as to those of you following the proceedings via webcast. According to Article 23 in the Articles of Association, the AGM is led by a Chairman appointed by the Supervisory Board. And we have asked attorney at law, Anders Stubbe Arndal, to be the Chairman of the AGM. But before passing the floor to Anders, I would like to introduce the people with me on the podium. Next to me, we have the Chairman of the AGM, Anders Stubbe Arndal, then our Group CEO, Jacob Aarup-Andersen; with CFO, Ulrica Fearn and the Vice Chairman of the Board, Majken Schultz.

My name is Henrik Poulsen, and I'm the Chairman of the Board. The other members of the Board are all present here today, and they are Magdi Batato, Lilian Fossum Biner, Jens Hjorth, Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Punita Lal and Winnie Ma. They have all been elected by the AGM in 2025. Furthermore, the employees have elected 4 members: Søren Knudsen, [indiscernible], Eva Vilstrup Decker and Ivan Nielsen. And with these introductory remarks, I give the floor to the Chairman of the AGM.

Anders Stubbe Arndal

Thank you. Before we start on the actual agenda for today, I'd like to give you a bit of information concerning safety and security. In the case of fire, the alarm will be activated and you will hear a bill. and all the guards will be informed via the museums radio system. Obviously, we haven't planned any exercises today. So if the alarm does sound, we must all get