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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Beam Therapeutics Inc. ("Beam" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BEAM). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Beam and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On September 8, 2026, Beam issued a press release "announc[ing] updated clinical data from the Phase 1/2 trial evaluating BEAM-302 for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)."  Although the Company said that "treatment with single-dose BEAM-302 was well tolerated with an acceptable safety profile in both Part A and Part B cohorts", the press release also disclosed that "[t]ransient and predominantly Grade 1 alanine transaminase (ALT) and/or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) elevations were also observed." 

On this news, Beam's stock price fell $2.83 per share, or 9.54%, to close at $26.83 per share on September 8, 2026.

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Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT – Get Free Report) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 7th. Investors of record on Friday, December 4th will be given a dividend of $1.05 per share on Thursday, December 31st. This represents a $4.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 4th.

Trane Technologies has decreased its dividend payment by an average of 0.3%annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 5 consecutive years. Trane Technologies has a payout ratio of 29.0% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Trane Technologies to earn $17.57 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $4.20 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 23.9%.

Trane Technologies Stock Down 1.9% Shares of NYSE:TT opened at $467.16 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. Trane Technologies has a 52-week low of $348.06 and a 52-week high of $505.87. The company has a 50 day moving average of $454.27 and a two-hundred day moving average of $460.81. The company has a market capitalization of $102.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.22 and a beta of 1.15.

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $4.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.27 by $0.04. Trane Technologies had a net margin of 13.28% and a return on equity of 35.72%. The business had revenue of $6.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.20 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.88 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Trane Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 15.200-15.300 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Trane Technologies will post 15.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. (Get Free Report)

Trane Technologies plc is a global climate solutions company that develops and provides systems, equipment, services and controls for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. Its solutions are used in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, residential properties, data centers, transportation and other applications where temperature control and energy efficiency are important.

The company operates through two primary areas: Climate Solutions, which includes building heating and cooling systems, building controls, services and energy-management solutions; and Climate Solutions Transport, which provides refrigeration systems for trucks, trailers, shipping containers and other transportation applications.

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Ausbil Investment Management Ltd bought a new stake in Elastic N.V. (NYSE:ESTC – Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 7,402 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $679,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ESTC. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Elastic in the second quarter valued at about $211,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP boosted its position in Elastic by 43.7% during the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 129,697 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,395,000 after purchasing an additional 39,468 shares during the last quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC boosted its position in Elastic by 1,139.5% during the second quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 97,798 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,576,000 after purchasing an additional 89,908 shares during the last quarter. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al bought a new position in Elastic in the second quarter valued at approximately $319,000. Finally, Syon Capital LLC bought a new position in Elastic in the second quarter valued at approximately $3,300,000. 97.03% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Elastic In other Elastic news, insider Carolyn Herzog sold 5,485 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.78, for a total value of $481,473.30. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 112,954 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,915,102.12. This represents a 4.63% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CRO Mark Dodds sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $92.58, for a total transaction of $925,800.00. Following the sale, the executive owned 278,538 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,787,048.04. This trade represents a 3.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 2,585,641 shares of company stock worth $234,551,366 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 12.70% of the company’s stock.

Elastic Stock Down 1.4% ESTC stock opened at $93.30 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.81, a quick ratio of 1.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.80 billion, a PE ratio of 26.14, a PEG ratio of 7.94 and a beta of 1.03. Elastic N.V. has a 1-year low of $42.05 and a 1-year high of $108.00. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $85.23 and its 200 day simple moving average is $65.67. Elastic (NYSE:ESTC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $0.70 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.58 by $0.12. Elastic had a net margin of 20.84% and a negative return on equity of 0.35%. The firm had revenue of $478.11 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $469.75 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.60 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Elastic has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.290-3.370 EPS and its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.800-0.820 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Elastic N.V. will post 0.65 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. DA Davidson upped their price objective on Elastic from $60.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Scotiabank raised their target price on shares of Elastic from $58.00 to $84.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, August 28th. Guggenheim boosted their target price on shares of Elastic from $106.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 28th. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on shares of Elastic from $95.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, August 28th. Finally, Piper Sandler reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Elastic in a research note on Friday, August 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $96.52.

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Elastic N.V. (NYSE: ESTC) develops search, observability and security software for organizations that need to collect, analyze and act on large volumes of data. Its platform helps users search structured and unstructured information, monitor applications and infrastructure, detect security threats and build artificial intelligence-powered experiences.

The company’s principal offerings include Elasticsearch, its distributed search and analytics engine; Kibana, a visualization and data exploration interface; and Elastic Cloud, a managed cloud service for deploying Elastic products.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP (“SBS”), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Papa John's International, Inc. (“Papa John’s” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: PZZA) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Shareholders who purchased shares of PZZA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

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CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. The transformation plan developed by Papa John’s was not achieving results in the expected timeframe. The Company failed to prevent further erosion in market share. The Company was forced to sharply increase promotional efforts to preserve market share. Based on these facts, the Company’s public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Papa John’s, investors suffered damages.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall or David Schwartz of Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

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Ausbil Investment Management Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 4,691 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,444,000.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Onto Innovation in the 2nd quarter valued at $2,083,436,000. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY acquired a new position in Onto Innovation in the second quarter valued at about $416,839,000. William Blair Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Onto Innovation in the second quarter worth about $251,812,000. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its position in shares of Onto Innovation by 21.4% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 1,353,001 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $213,585,000 after purchasing an additional 238,500 shares during the period. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Onto Innovation during the 2nd quarter valued at about $162,052,000. Institutional investors own 98.35% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Onto Innovation from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, August 9th. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Onto Innovation to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $390.00 target price on shares of Onto Innovation in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Onto Innovation from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Friday, August 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Onto Innovation from $383.00 to $360.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $380.00.

Read Our Latest Research Report on ONTO Onto Innovation Price Performance NYSE:ONTO opened at $304.35 on Thursday. Onto Innovation Inc. has a 52-week low of $118.97 and a 52-week high of $386.46. The company has a market cap of $14.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 114.42, a P/E/G ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 1.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 8.33 and a current ratio of 9.73. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $287.10 and its 200 day simple moving average is $280.96.

Onto Innovation (NYSE:ONTO – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The semiconductor company reported $1.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by $0.24. The firm had revenue of $343.13 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $325.29 million. Onto Innovation had a return on equity of 13.44% and a net margin of 11.84%.The business’s revenue was up 35.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.25 earnings per share. Onto Innovation has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.380 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Onto Innovation Inc. will post 8.04 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Onto Innovation In other Onto Innovation news, Director Susan Lynch sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $302.30, for a total value of $302,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 2,684 shares in the company, valued at $811,373.20. This trade represents a 27.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director David Miller sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $300.00, for a total transaction of $600,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 10,692 shares in the company, valued at $3,207,600. This represents a 15.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.51% of the company’s stock.

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Onto Innovation Inc (NYSE: ONTO) develops process control, inspection, metrology and lithography solutions for the semiconductor and advanced packaging industries. Its technologies help chip manufacturers monitor and control production processes, identify defects and improve yields during the fabrication of integrated circuits and other electronic components.

The company’s product portfolio includes optical and materials metrology systems, wafer and macro-defect inspection equipment, lithography systems, software and data-analysis tools, and solutions for semiconductor packaging and related applications.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Jackson Financial Inc. ("Jackson Financial" or the "Company") (NYSE: JXN).  Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

The investigation concerns whether Jackson Financial and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On September 17, 2026, QVT Financial LP published a short report alleging that Jackson Financial's subsidiary, Jackson National Life, used an unusual installment arrangement with its captive reinsurer, Brooke Re, to mask massive hedge losses and inflate solvency metrics. 

Following publication of the report, Jackson Financial's stock price fell $7.72 per share, or 5.63%, to close at $129.38 per share on September 17, 2026.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. ("J.B. Hunt" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: JBHT). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

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On September 16, 2026, J.B. Hunt warned investors that it expected earnings to fall 5% to 10% sequentially for the third quarter of 2026. Management attributed the sudden margin squeeze to escalating diesel fuel prices alongside an unexpected $25 million surge in incremental driver expenses. 

On this news, J.B. Hunt's stock price fell $36.52 per share, or 13.3%, to close at $236.73 per share on September 16, 2026.

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Shares of NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE:SMR – Get Free Report) were up 6.6% on Tuesday. The company traded as high as $8.37 and last traded at $8.1870. Approximately 7,603,405 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 76% from the average daily volume of 31,356,100 shares. The stock had previously closed at $7.68.

Key Stories Impacting NuScale Power Here are the key news stories impacting NuScale Power this week:

Positive Sentiment: Google’s 20-year nuclear power agreement has renewed investor interest in advanced nuclear companies, including NuScale, by highlighting expected long-term electricity demand from data centers. The broader nuclear-stock rally provided a temporary boost to SMR and its peers. Google’s Power Deal Fuels Fresh Interest in Nuclear Stocks Positive Sentiment: NuScale’s partnership with ENTRA1 could support future TVA deployments and commercial opportunities tied to data centers and industrial power. The company also has approximately $1.9 billion in cash, cash equivalents and investments, providing liquidity while it pursues commercialization. How ENTRA1 Is Supporting NuScale’s Commercial Nuclear Push Neutral Sentiment: NuScale will report third-quarter 2026 results on November 5. The event could become a near-term catalyst, particularly for updates on customer discussions, project timing, cash usage and the company’s commercialization strategy. NuScale Power to Hold Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call Negative Sentiment: GE Vernova’s BWRX-300 reactor, being developed for TVA, received federal construction approval ahead of NuScale’s design. Investors may view this as evidence that a competing SMR could reach a construction site sooner, weakening NuScale’s first-mover narrative. GE Vernova Beats NuScale to Construction Permit Negative Sentiment: NuScale’s CFO Robert Hamady sold 20,000 shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. Although scheduled selling does not necessarily signal worsening fundamentals, it adds to concerns because reported insider activity has consisted of sales rather than purchases. Insider Selling: NuScale Power CFO Sells Stock Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of NuScale investors, creating additional headline and legal risk. The company also remains loss-making, with sharply reduced recent revenue and analysts expecting a full-year loss. Pomerantz Investigates Claims on Behalf of NuScale Investors Analyst Ratings Changes SMR has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Barclays decreased their target price on NuScale Power from $15.00 to $11.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Northland Securities set a $16.00 price objective on shares of NuScale Power in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on shares of NuScale Power from $14.00 to $10.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Truist Financial initiated coverage on shares of NuScale Power in a report on Monday, July 13th. They set a “hold” rating and a $10.00 price objective for the company. Finally, B. Riley Financial lowered their target price on shares of NuScale Power from $19.00 to $15.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, August 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $12.96.

Check Out Our Latest Report on NuScale Power NuScale Power Price Performance The stock has a market capitalization of $3.29 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.62 and a beta of 2.36. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $9.03 and a 200-day moving average of $10.07.

NuScale Power (NYSE:SMR – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.13) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.13). NuScale Power had a negative net margin of 3,888.70% and a negative return on equity of 35.59%. The company had revenue of $0.07 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.80 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted ($0.11) EPS. The business’s revenue was down 99.1% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that NuScale Power Corporation will post -0.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at NuScale Power In other news, CFO Robert Hamady sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $7.89, for a total value of $157,800.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 144,235 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,138,014.15. The trade was a 12.18% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Carl M. Fisher sold 18,771 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.36, for a total transaction of $175,696.56. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 114,718 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,073,760.48. The trade was a 14.06% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 88,651 shares of company stock worth $791,270 over the last three months. Company insiders own 1.28% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NuScale Power A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SMR. Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new stake in NuScale Power in the 1st quarter valued at about $59,141,000. Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in shares of NuScale Power by 33.4% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,062,232 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,355,000 after acquiring an additional 516,097 shares during the last quarter. Swedbank AB lifted its position in shares of NuScale Power by 36.3% during the first quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 1,502,300 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,285,000 after purchasing an additional 400,240 shares in the last quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund acquired a new position in shares of NuScale Power during the first quarter worth approximately $4,336,000. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LP grew its stake in shares of NuScale Power by 1,495.8% during the second quarter. Corient Private Wealth LP now owns 338,023 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,390,000 after purchasing an additional 316,841 shares during the last quarter. 78.37% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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NuScale Power Corporation develops small modular reactor (SMR) technology for the generation of carbon-free electricity and process heat. Its primary product is the VOYGR SMR power plant, which is based on the company’s proprietary pressurized light-water reactor design. The plants are intended to be built from factory-produced modules and can be configured for applications including utility-scale power generation, industrial heat, hydrogen production, and water desalination.

NuScale provides reactor technology, engineering and design support, licensing assistance, and services intended to help customers develop and deploy SMR facilities.

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The technical signals suggest this market has been pushed to its tipping point. While downward pressure may continue, MACD and stochastic reveal deeply oversold conditions and divergences pointing to an exhausted market. Bad news is a risk, as it may trigger full retail capitulation, but the trends suggest good news is on the way. As it stands, the market is still above critical support, set in early 2025, ready to rebound at the drop of a headline.

BigBear.ai Has Big Catalysts AheadBigBear.ai catalysts include deeper penetration into government markets and integration with defense, intelligence, and border security agencies. Upcoming results are expected to reflect the monetization of last year’s acquisitions, including AskSage, which positioned it with over 150 generative AI models geared for defense applications. Recent highlights include 20 new contract wins, a 9% H1 backlog increase, and expanding margins driven by operational optimization and scale leverage. Gross margin expanded by 780 basis points in Q2 and is expected to continue expanding, underpinned by AskSage.

Investors shouldn’t misinterpret the threat of dilution. While dilution remains a threat, the company has no immediate capital need, a large backlog, and improving profitability to help sustain its balance sheet. The $410 million in cash and marketable investments reported at the end of Q2 is sufficient to sustain operations for nearly four years at the Q2 burn pace, and there is another factor to consider. Last year’s nearly 60% share count increase resulted in nearly zero debt, alongside strategic acquisitions that have driven growth today. The worst-case scenario is that the company utilizes another funding round to pay for another strategic acquisition.

In this scenario, the timeline to profitability is accelerating. The transition to profitability is currently expected before the decade ends, potentially as soon as early 2028, but may come sooner, as the company aggressively invests in market share. Investments include expanding go-to-market teams and channels: scaling high-margin AI services such as AskSage and CargoSeer, computer vision for port analytics, and acquisitions. AskSage, for example, brought a secure ecosystem with high-level government clearances, thousands of active contracts, and an equally large number of cross-selling opportunities.

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Analysts and institutions will be the signal that longer-term traders and investors should watch. The group shows little interest today, with only three analysts covering and less than 8% institutional ownership, but that can change quickly with good news. Signs of sustainability, including more contracts, clients, and penetration, will improve revenue visibility in what is otherwise an attractive sector. Institutions can easily overlook the lumpiness of government-derived revenue in favor of visibility and cash flow, the ultimate trigger for this market.

Some market participants get BBAI wrong: it is not a traditional software-as-a-service vendor like Palantir NASDAQ: PLTR, its most common comparison. BigBear.ai is instead a government infrastructure provider undergoing a multi-year transition. The transition includes a quality shift, with the company actively shedding its legacy business in favor of newer, higher-margin contracts tied to recurring software revenue, as reflected in the Q2 results. With the backlog growing and the balance sheet well-funded, it has a clear runway to convert contracts into revenue and cash flow in the coming year and to sustain growth the year after.

The sleeper catalyst is BBAI’s ConductorOS, an AI-based orchestration and sensor-fusion platform. It acts as an orchestration layer, enabling real-time communication between disparate compute hardware, such as drones and unmanned tactical devices. It places BBAI firmly in the realm of scalable platforms with the power to capture high-margin wins with negligible increases in underlying costs. Tailwinds include the One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes funding for border security and autonomous technology, the Pentagon’s push to accelerate AI adoption, and accelerating global drone demand, all of which tie into BBAI’s core technologies.

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SummaryAmentum Holdings is deeply undervalued, trading at 7.41x forward P/E versus sector medians near 19x, despite transformative infrastructure moves.AMTM is shifting from legacy government services to high-margin equity-participating roles in nuclear, AUKUS defense, and edge AI data centers, unlocking significant multiple expansion potential.Cutting low-margin NASA contracts and pivoting to firm-fixed-price, technology-driven work positions AMTM for mid-to-high single-digit EBITDA margins and robust FCF deployment.I maintain a strong buy rating, targeting ~$32/share (~75% upside), with near-term catalysts in Savannah River lease finalization, AUKUS execution, and capital returns. Just_Super/E+ via Getty Images

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Investors evaluating the artificial intelligence (AI) hardware sector often find themselves cornered into a single, dominant trade. Finding a credible, publicly traded alternative to established GPU leaders is a persistent challenge for investors seeking more exposure to AI infrastructure.

The search for a viable secondary layer in the silicon stack is leading institutional money toward Cerebras Systems NASDAQ: CBRS. Investors are pricing in Cerebras's unique wafer-scale architecture as a legitimate alternative to standard GPU systems. Driven by key endorsements from hyperscale partners and a heavily capitalized balance sheet, Cerebras provides an alternative for high-speed inference workloads.

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The Hardware Shift Funding Next-Gen AIThe pricing power of established chipmakers is creating friction for hyperscalers trying to build next-generation AI models. While traditional GPUs remain the standard for training large language models, the inference phase, where models actively generate responses for end users, requires a different focus on latency and speed.

Data center operators are increasingly constrained by the physical limitations of linking thousands of individual chips together to process these workloads. The energy requirements, physical space, and cooling costs associated with traditional computing clusters are pushing capital out of generalized hardware and into specialized, purpose-built processors. Investors are rewarding semiconductor sector designers that can bypass traditional network fabric bottlenecks and deliver raw processing speed at scale.

Bypassing the Interconnect Speed LimitInvestors received a clear signal regarding this hardware shift in late September. Following industry rumors that OpenAI might rely exclusively on standard GPUs for upcoming faster models, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly reaffirmed Cerebras Systems as a close partner. This confirmation of deep, ongoing engagement focused on AI processing speed quickly reversed a temporary stock sell-off and provided verifiable proof of concept for Cerebras hardware.

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Cerebras's edge centers on its Wafer-Scale Engine. Standard computing systems connect dozens of individual chips, forcing data to move between processors and external high-bandwidth memory. Cerebras instead places computing cores and memory on a single large silicon wafer.

That design keeps more data close to the processor, reducing the delays created when information has to move between separate chips and memory systems. By relying on local static memory instead of routing data through network fabrics to external bandwidth arrays, Cerebras can reduce inference latency to levels that traditional GPU clusters may struggle to match.

This technological advantage is translating directly into financial data. In the second quarter of 2026, Cerebras reported an approximate 74.3% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching roughly $210 million. This level of top-line growth suggests hyperscale clients and enterprise customers are actively spending on alternatives to traditional AI infrastructure.

Funding the AI Future With Zero Liquidity PanicDeveloping specialized semiconductors from the ground up requires significant spending. Cerebras reported a net loss of about $450 million in its most recent quarter, a figure that naturally invites scrutiny regarding execution risk and corporate cash burn. The balance sheet suggests a foundation built to withstand heavy manufacturing and research cycles without near-term shareholder dilution.

Large-scale enterprise clients require assurance that their hardware partners will survive long enough to provide multi-year maintenance and software support. With an approximate $4.7 billion capital raise during its May 2026 initial public offering, Cerebras currently holds roughly $7.5 billion in cash and short-term investments against manageable debt of about $0.8 billion.

This liquidity is paired with an unlevered balance sheet, with a debt-to-equity ratio of about 0.02 and a current ratio near 5.82. The current cash burn rate represents capitalized growth rather than an immediate liquidity crisis. Cerebras has the financial runway to scale hardware production and fulfill its multi-billion-dollar client backlog without the immediate capital constraints that often hinder younger technology hardware firms.

ETF Accumulation Offsets Post-IPO SellingOne factor shaping Cerebras' near-term trading environment is the IPO lock-up expiration expected in early November. Approximately 30 million shares will become eligible for public trading, representing a notable portion of the roughly 237 million total shares outstanding.

Ahead of this event, corporate insiders have steadily sold stock. Insider sales over the trailing 12 months have surpassed $400 million. That is not unusual after a company goes public, as early investors and executives gain the opportunity to cash out part of their holdings, but it does add more shares to the market.

While insider shares are entering the market, buy-side absorption remains active and organized. In early October, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest allocated roughly $20 million to acquire over 117,000 shares across its exchange-traded funds. Additional tracking data points to steady accumulation from institutional anchors like Silverleafe Capital Partners LLC, alongside nine other major institutional funds actively adding to their positions this quarter. This institutional demand suggests professional funds view current pricing as a reasonable entry point and are readily absorbing shares distributed by early investors to build long-term holdings.

Building a Position Ahead of the Next AI WaveValuing a high-growth semiconductor firm requires looking beyond traditional earnings multiples. Cerebras Systems currently trades at a price-to-sales multiple near 54x, carrying a market capitalization of about $41 billion. While the valuation premium is high, it reflects forward-growth expectations tied to disrupting the large data center infrastructure market.

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Wall Street analysts maintain a generally favorable outlook on Cerebras's trajectory. Cerebras holds a consensus Moderate Buy rating, outperforming the broader technology sector's average Hold designation. Sell-side desks issued high-conviction upgrades amid recent selling pressure. Jefferies upgraded Cerebras to Outperform, helping establish an average analyst price target near $300. If realized, this suggests a potential upside of nearly 70% from early October trading levels around $177.

Market mechanics remain stable underneath the price action. Short interest sits at a healthy 5.39%, suggesting recent price rebounds are driven by spot buying from institutions rather than temporary short-covering squeezes.

Investors navigating the ongoing AI hardware expansion might consider how a specialized processor company balances a tech-heavy portfolio. While customer concentration and supply-chain execution require careful monitoring, a capitalized balance sheet, verifiable hyperscaler partnerships, and steady institutional inflows present a clear fundamental framework. Those looking to diversify away from single-vendor reliance may find that monitoring trading volume and institutional support around the upcoming lock-up expiration provides valuable insight into Cerebras Systems' next long-term base.

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Florida just rejected an $18 billion settlement that every other state accepted, and now its attorney general wants a judge to gut the very features that make Instagram and Facebook profitable. Here is what the legal threat actually means for…

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On Wednesday, Florida’s attorney general asked a Pasco County circuit judge for a temporary injunction against Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META | META Price Prediction). The motion would require Meta to find and remove Florida users under 14, limit teens to two hours a day across all its apps, and turn off autoplay and infinite scroll for children in the state.

Meta shares fell 2.38% that session and closed at $721.31. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) rose 0.91%, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) gained 1.42% and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) added 0.81%.

The 10-year Treasury yield rose from 4.8% to 5.27% over the same stretch.

The case rests on Florida’s deceptive trade practices law. It does not rely on the state’s social media age law. The motion is only a request: no judge has ruled, and no hearing date has been reported.

What Florida Wants Changed Inside Instagram and Facebook Under the motion, messaging would shut off, and Meta would be blocked from showing ads once a teen reached the daily limit. Florida wants these changes “implemented immediately.”

The ad ban impacts revenue directly. Advertising brought in $59.36 billion of Meta’s $60.80 billion in second-quarter revenue. Removing infinite scroll would cut engagement and ad impressions, which rose 14% year over year.

Even so, the motion covers teens in a single state. That is a small group next to Meta’s 3.60 billion daily active people.

Why Florida Turned Down a Settlement Every Other State Took Florida was the only state to reject Meta’s August 2026 youth-safety settlement, worth up to about $18 billion. The other 48 states and Washington, D.C., signed on.

The motion calls that deal “a mere slap on the wrist” that “will be cynically viewed as the cost of doing business,” and argues “none of the settlement’s injunctive relief reaches Florida.” The attorney general also posted on X: “We just asked a Florida court to order Meta to turn off the features that addict teenagers” and “Meta tried to get us to take their low-ball settlement.”

Meta’s response: “The attorney general should be using taxpayer resources to get YouTube and TikTok to empower parents and protect teens in Florida. We regret that he has chosen instead to pursue a meritless preliminary injunction years into the litigation.”

Pointing at YouTube and TikTok has no legal force. The timing argument is stronger: an injunction is emergency relief, and waiting years to ask for one weakens the claim that harm is urgent.

New Mexico Is the Larger Financial Risk New Mexico won a jury verdict against Meta in September. The state wants a judge to impose $35 billion to $40 billion in penalties; Meta wants any penalty capped at $3.45 billion. A ruling is expected later in October. The high end of New Mexico’s request would be a large penalty for a company that earned $60.46 billion in 2025. New Mexico has already been decided, and only the amount remains, while Florida’s case is still a request.

Wells Fargo raised its price target on Oct. 6, 2026, writing that “Investor enthusiasm around Meta’s Muse product cycle is warranted.” The analysts are treating regulatory action as something that ends in fines, which can be estimated, rather than in forced product changes.

What Could Move META Stock After New Mexico Rules Florida’s motion is still undecided, and nearly every other state has settled.

The bear case is serious. Florida is asking for product changes instead of money, a New Mexico jury has ruled against Meta, and the penalty decision is weeks away.

At about 22x forward earnings, the share price reflects substantial legal risk.

Watch New Mexico’s ruling. If the penalty lands near Meta’s $3.45 billion cap, the bullish case holds. If it lands near $35 billion, or a Florida judge grants the injunction, the bullish case needs a fresh look.

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Coca-Cola just posted its best volume growth in nearly two decades, raised guidance twice, and beat earnings six quarters straight. So why do the numbers suggest investors may already be paying too much for that track record?

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Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO | KO Price Prediction) trades at $85.81. The stock has gained 25.14% this year, while a 5.27% 10-year Treasury yield now competes for conservative dollars.

Coca-Cola sells beverage concentrates and brands in more than 200 countries and territories. Second-quarter revenue rose 6.74% to $13.38B, and management raised full-year guidance for the second time. Investors pushed the stock toward the $91.94 52-week high.

Rising Earnings Make Coca-Cola’s Premium Look Earned Bulls point to strength. Second-quarter EPS of $0.97 beat the $0.9323 estimate, extending six straight beats. Unit case volume grew 5%, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar grew 16%, and trademark Coca-Cola posted its best volume growth in 17 years excluding COVID recovery. Guidance calls for comparable EPS growth of 9-10% and free cash flow near $12.4B.

Net debt is 1.4 times EBITDA, well below the company’s 2 to 2.5 times target range. That leaves capacity for buybacks on top of a dividend raised for 63 consecutive years. With a beta of 0.318, the stock offers growth with low volatility.

A 5.27% Treasury Makes a 2.47% Yield Hard to Defend The forward dividend yields about 2.47%, roughly 2.8 points below Treasuries. The trailing P/E of 26, PEG near 4, and price-to-free-cash-flow of 70 leave little buffer.

Recent strength came partly from temporary factors. Management credited an easier comparison and the World Cup; two-year volume growth was just 2%. EPS guidance leans on a three-point currency tailwind. The fourth quarter has six fewer days, and Asia Pacific price/mix fell 9%.

Best Execution Meets a Full Price The business is performing well: share gains in every region, expanding margins, and rising cash flow. A forward P/E of 25 while bond yields sit at high levels leaves little valuation buffer.

The stock trades below its $88.02 50-day average and above its $80.09 200-day average. The next two earnings reports, the Africa bottling sale closing, and the IRS ruling will decide which way it breaks.

Coca-Cola Has Beaten the Market This Year, but It Has Lagged Over a Decade Shares trade at $85.81, against a consensus target of $94.65 from 24 analysts. That implies about 10.3% upside. Analyst targets are one data point, and they carry no guarantee. The ratings break down as follows:

Best Buy: 7 Buy: 12 Hold: 4 Best Sell: 1 Year to date, the stock is up 25.14%, while the S&P 500 has gained 13.98%. Over one year, the stock has gained 31.91% against 16.16%. The past month reversed that lead: the stock fell 1.98% as the index rose 0.92%. Over 10 years, the stock returned 180.39% against the index’s 261.45%.

What Could Shift Coca-Cola’s Valuation Case At $85.81, Coca-Cola’s valuation already reflects its strengths.

Fundamentals support a premium, and the stock already charges one. A move toward the 200-day average, or a meaningful drop in Treasury yields, would strengthen the valuation case. A post-World Cup volume stall or an adverse IRS ruling would hurt the investment case.

Watch whether volume holds without the World Cup boost, how much EPS growth comes from currency, and how management handles the six-day calendar gap. The stock’s 2.47% yield trails Treasuries, and a full multiple leaves the stock exposed to weakness if comparisons get harder.

Coca-Cola is performing at a high level, but at this price investors are paying for that safety upfront.

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The latest cuts affect fewer than 1,000 corporate employees as Amazon continues reshaping its retail organization. Summary

They follow a broader round of 30,000 job cuts initiated over the past year.

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN, Financials), the e-commerce and cloud computing behemoth, is trimming another wave of corporate jobs as it continues to recalibrate a workforce that ballooned during the epidemic.

The most recent cuts impact a few hundred white-collar staff, mostly inside Amazon's Stores group that runs the company's primary e-commerce business.

The cuts include sections of the retail operation, including as customer service, marketplace support, selling partner services and engineering. Employees in U.S., U.K. and India were impacted.

Amazon said it made changes in portions of the Stores division because the new structure would better serve its aims.

The layoffs are relatively tiny in comparison to the wider 30,000-job decrease that began over the last year, but they underscore Amazon's ongoing emphasis on efficiency.

The company's continuous work force changes are partially a reflection of how quickly Amazon employed during the epidemic when online shopping demand increased, said Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos.

The real concern for investors is not so much about the current 1,000 jobs, but whether periodic restructuring can make Amazon's sprawling retail business more effective without slowing growth or hurting customer experience.

The layoffs also landed amid Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days shopping extravaganza, placing the company's cost discipline in the spotlight alongside one of its key seasonal retail pushes.

The next catalyst will be Amazon's next set of financial reports, when investors may look for indications that continuing cost cuts are translating to improved retail profitability.

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The investor argues that Big Tech's data center buildout may be driven as much by the race for market control as by immediate computing demand. Summary

Microsoft shares are up about 9.5% this year, according to the report.

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT, Financials), the software and cloud computing business, is confronting a familiar conundrum with a sharper edge: How much AI infrastructure expenditure is too much?

"Microsoft may be using its huge spending plans and financial metrics as a lever, and Wall Street is not looking closely enough at the numbers," investor Michael Burry (Trades, Portfolio) says. He's worried about the tech industry more generally.

“Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta are aggressively investing in data centers because they expect AI to reinforce their market power,” Burry believes. He cited OpenAI, Anthropic and Oracle as firms making significant investments to try to join that club as well.

The debate matters because AI infrastructure is now one of the biggest capital commitments confronting Big Tech. Investors have largely bought into such outlays on the assumption that demand for computer power will continue to increase.

Burry is challenging the premise, not providing evidence that Microsoft's expenditure will not provide enough returns.

This is vital. The true test for shareholders will be whether Microsoft can leverage its growing AI infrastructure into enough Azure, Copilot and other AI-related income to justify the cash it takes.

Microsoft shares have risen around 9.5% this year, the report said. The next catalyst will be Microsoft earnings, especially what management says about AI demand, infrastructure investments and the rewards from that investment.

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Boeing's (BA -0.79%) backlog lies at the heart of the stock's investment case. It allows management to unlock significant value for investors. Simply put, the stock has upside potential if management can execute better operationally.

That hasn't always been the case at Boeing in recent years, but there are tangible signs of improvement under CEO Kelly Ortberg, and the company's trajectory is in the right direction.

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The overwhelming majority of the backlog is at Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA), which represents more than 6,200 aircraft. It's a huge number, and despite increased 737 MAX production in 2026, the backlog rose by $33 billion in the first half of 2026. The BCA backlog accounted for slightly more than $29 billion of that overall increase.

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The backlog is positive and negative The backlog presents an opportunity for Boeing, but its duration speaks volumes about the company's difficulties in recent years. Its filings at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said: "We expect approximately 21% to be converted to revenue through 2027 and approximately 62% through 2030, with the remainder thereafter. Significant uncertainty remains about when backlog will convert into revenue."

That's a relatively long duration, meaning that it will take time to convert into earnings and cash flow. It's concerning for two reasons:

It contains some aircraft that aren't even certified yet, such as the wide-body 777X and the longer 737-10 narrow-body. The long duration reflects the bottlenecks and challenges that Boeing has in ramping up aircraft production. What it means for investors Boeing's backlog is not without risk, but the fact that 737 MAX production has gone from the low 30s per month at the start of 2025 to a target of stabilizing at 47 per month is a very positive sign. As long as Boeing can keep making progress on this front, investors will have reason to believe it can deliver on its backlog.

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Nvidia (NVDA -0.74%) shares have risen by 29% in 2026 (as of Oct. 5). This continues a monster winning streak that has seen the shares increase by more than 1,110% over the past five years, catapulting the business to a $5.8 trillion market capitalization.

There's one obvious reason this artificial intelligence (AI) stock is a screaming buy in October. There's also one reason to be wary.

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Valuation is one reason why Nvidia looks like a no-brainer buying opportunity this month. Shares currently trade at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 24.9. This is what the market is asking you to pay for a dominant business that posted year-over-year revenue and net income growth of 106% and 126%, respectively, in the most recent fiscal quarter (Q2 2027 ended July 26).

The ongoing AI build-out, measured by the five big hyperscalers on track to easily exceed $1 trillion in capital expenditures in 2027, is unprecedented. Nvidia has gained the most financially from this surge in spending.

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It's also wise for investors to be a bit cautious, however. No one has the slightest idea about how long this AI build-out boom will last. Durability is the biggest unknown variable. If the hyperscalers don't see adequate returns on invested capital, the impact will be felt up the value chain. Demand for Nvidia's graphics processing units would be under pressure, which would adversely affect the stock price.

The market isn't forgiving when it comes to decelerating growth trends.

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Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) will release third-quarter earnings before the opening bell on Friday, Oct. 9.

Analysts expect the air carrier to report quarterly earnings of $1.76 per share, up from $1.71 per share a year ago. The consensus estimate for DAL’s quarterly revenue is $18.92 billion. It reported $16.67 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.

Ahead of quarterly earnings, Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintained a Positive rating on Delta Air and lowered the price target from $105 to $100, while Bernstein analyst David Vernon maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $106 to $100.

With the recent buzz around Delta Air Lines, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company’s dividends. Currently, Delta Air Lines has an annual dividend yield of 1.04%, with a quarterly dividend of 21.5 cents per share (86 cents a year).  

So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 monthly?

To earn $500 per month, or $6,000 annually, from dividends alone, you would need an investment of about $578,882, or around 6,977 shares. For a more modest $100 per month ($1,200 per year), you would need $115,743 or about 1,395 shares.

To calculate: Divide the desired annual income ($6,000 or $1,200) by the dividend ($0.86 in this case). So, $6,000 / $0.86 = 6,977 ($500 per month), and $1,200 / $0.86 = 1,395 shares ($100 per month).

Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as dividend payments and stock prices both fluctuate over time.

How that works: The dividend yield is computed by dividing the annual dividend payment by the stock’s current price.

For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and is currently priced at $50, the dividend yield would be 4% ($2/$50). However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield drops to 3.33% ($2/$60). Conversely, if the stock price falls to $40, the dividend yield rises to 5% ($2/$40).

Similarly, changes in dividend payments can affect the yield. If a company increases its dividend, the yield will also increase, provided the stock price stays the same. Conversely, if the dividend payment decreases, so will the yield.

DAL Price Action: Delta Air Lines shares fell 0.8% to close at $82.97 on Wednesday.

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Eight justices must decide whether federal law blocks Boulder's state claims, leaving a possible deadlock. Summary

The ruling could reshape litigation exposure far beyond one Colorado lawsuit.

Exxon Mobil XOM, the integrated oil-and-gas producer, traded at $163.66, down approximately 0.5% at 12.09pm EST on October 7, as a Supreme Court case put climate liability back in focus. According to AP's reporting, the dispute could shape whether Boulder and other communities can pursue damages against oil producers. The stakes stretch well beyond one local lawsuit.

The court heard arguments on October 5 in Suncor Energy v. Commissioners of Boulder County, docket 25-170. Exxon and Suncor argue that federal law blocks Boulder's state claims. Boulder argues it wants compensation for local damage and allegedly misleading conduct. That distinction matters: the justices must consider whether those claims can proceed despite federal authority over emissions.

Justice Samuel Alito's recusal leaves eight justices participating. A tie would leave Colorado's ruling intact and let the case continue; a ruling favoring the producers could narrow the path for similar lawsuits. Meanwhile, the valuation graphic puts Exxon 24.55% above its $131.40 GF Value estimate, suggesting the shares already carry a substantial premium. Investors have two questions to weigh: how far the legal precedent reaches, and how much valuation cushion remains.

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Cisco just posted its fifth straight earnings beat while AI infrastructure orders piled up, but the real question is whether the valuation still leaves room to run or whether this rally has already priced in the upside.

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The 24/7 Wall St. price target for Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO | CSCO Price Prediction) is $132.90 over the next 12 months. Shares trade at $117.71 this morning, so the target means 12.9% upside. The model gives Cisco a buy rating with high confidence.

24/7 Wall St. Price Target Summary Metric Value Current Price $117.71 Price Target from 24/7 Wall St. $132.90 Upside 12.9% Recommendation BUY Confidence Level 90% Cisco has changed from a slow-growth dividend payer into one of the cleaner ways to own AI networking. Our target sits a bit below the consensus analyst target of $136.16 because the model reduces mega-cap upside on purpose. Even so, it points higher from here.

AI Orders Fueled a 55.6% Rally This Year Cisco is up 10.48% over the past week, 8.2% over the past month and 55.6% year to date. Shares sit 9% below the 52-week high of $129.38 and 79.4% above the low of $65.60.

Fiscal Q4 revenue came in at $17.25 billion, up 17.6% and ahead of the $16.83 billion estimate. Non-GAAP EPS of $1.22 exceeded the $1.17 consensus, Cisco’s fifth straight beat. AI infrastructure orders reached $9.3 billion for fiscal 2026. Management forecast fiscal 2027 revenue to $72.2 billion to $73.4 billion and EPS to $5.05 to $5.11.

Why Bulls See $139 and Beyond Our bull case reaches $139.29. Hyperscaler AI revenue is expected to hit $7.5 billion in fiscal 2027. Cisco also holds three P200 scale-across design wins, and Wi-Fi 7 now makes up more than 50% of wireless orders.

CEO Chuck Robbins said, “We believe we’re only at the beginning of this super cycle.” Analysts agree: 5 rate Cisco a Strong Buy, 14 a Buy and 9 a Hold, and none rate it a Sell.

Margin Pressure Is the Risk to Watch Our bear case comes to at $110.74. Non-GAAP gross margin slid to 66.3% from 68.4%, and the CFO warned of “a slight gross margin headwind” through fiscal 2027.

Price increases added about five points to Q4 growth, which flatters volume. To be fair, operating margin still rose to 35.9% from 34.3%. Cash fell 23.8%, but that reflects $12.7 billion returned to shareholders.

Cisco Looks Cheap Next to Arista and HPE Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) is Cisco’s most direct AI data-center rival. Arista increased revenue 37.69% last quarter but trades at 77x earnings. Cisco trades at an implied 27x trailing and 23x forward earnings.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) is now a larger enterprise networking rival after buying Juniper Networks. Its networking revenue increased 74.9%, a figure raised by the deal, while its non-GAAP operating margin was 16.2%. The 24/7 Wall St. price target looks conservative against both peers.

Company P/E Latest Qtr Revenue Growth Non-GAAP Op. Margin Cisco 27 17.6% 35.9% Arista 77 37.69% 49.9% HPE 1,643 32.72% 16.2% Cisco Price Prediction 2026-2030 The 24/7 Wall St. price target of $132.90 comes with a buy rating and 90% confidence. What tips the scale for me is AI growth at a valuation far below Arista’s (we rounded up seven companies driving the AI data-center expansion, from power to networking, which you can find here).

The setup strengthens if hyperscaler AI revenue tracks toward $7.5 billion while operating margin holds near 35%. It weakens if gross margin compression speeds up or hyperscaler orders stall. On the current data, Cisco’s new growth phase looks real.

The 24/7 Wall St. price target model projects where Cisco could trade, assuming current growth and market conditions hold.

Year Price Target from 24/7 Wall St. 2026 $121.63 2027 $133.14 2028 $146.53 2029 $160.22 2030 $171.46 The projections assume Cisco keeps executing on Silicon One, optics and security. Big moves either way could come from changes in hyperscaler capital spending or tariff policy.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2026) - StrikePoint Gold Inc. (TSXV: SKP) (OTCQB: STKXF) ("StrikePoint" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced acquisition (the "Transaction") of the Northumberland Gold Project ("Northumberland" or the "Project") located in Nevada's Walker Lane, from subsidiaries of Newmont Corporation ("Newmont") (NYSE: NEM). Trading has resumed following closing of the Transaction and will reflect the consolidation, announced on September 29, 2026.

StrikePoint Gold Highlights:

The Northumberland Gold Project hosts an independent mineral resource estimate ("MRE") of 2.86 million oz ("Moz") of gold equivalent ("AuEq") in the indicated category and 1.57 Moz of AuEq* in the inferred category contained within 67 million tonnes ("Mt") and 31 Mt, respectively.* For grades by individual metals, see Table 1 below, which includes the basis of the AuEq calculation. Brownfields site on private land potentially simplifies permitting: The current MRE for Northumberland is contained on private property which previously hosted open pit production.StrikePoint is funded to significantly advance Northumberland. With approximately C$90M in working capital post closing and related costs the Company is positioned to rapidly advance the Project. Regional Exploration Package: In addition to the known mineral resources at Northumberland, numerous near-pit and property-wide exploration targets offer potential for further additions to the mineral resource.Exploration Opportunities: Northumberland has not been explored since approximately 2010, when the gold price was much lower. Drill Permits in Place: Five separate drill permits are currently in place and are expected to facilitate rig mobilization and efficient exploration on both private and public land, subject to applicable permit transfer or replacement requirements.Strong Shareholder Base: Tembo Capital, Ithaki and Blackrock combined own more than 40% of the Company, and new shareholders represent more than 90% of the current shareholders of the Company. Michael G. Allen, President and CEO of StrikePoint, said "Northumberland represents a transformational acquisition for StrikePoint. While the current resource is significant, I am particularly excited by the exploration potential seen to date. We anticipate commencing drilling within a month with the goal of expanding and infilling the existing mineral resource. In addition, new untested targets are emerging and may be drilled in 2027. I would like to thank all the talented individuals that helped with the effort to acquire the Northumberland Gold Project and I look forward to the first exploration efforts on the Project in over 15 years."

The Northumberland Gold Project

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References to active mines and other mineral projects is for illustration purposes only. There can be no assurances the Company will achieve comparable results.

Project Location & Infrastructure

Northumberland is located approximately 150 kilometers by road from Tonopah, Nevada. Access is via paved highway and all-weather county road. Northumberland is located within the Walker Lane of Nevada. The Walker Lane is a prolific mineral trend with significant historical production, new discoveries (including AngloGold's Arthur Gold Project as well as Centerra's Goldfield Project, both currently under construction) and operational mines including the Round Mountain Mine operated by Kinross. Northumberland's mineralization is considered to be Carlin-style: sediment hosted with fine disseminated gold. References to other mining projects and operations are for geographic context only and are not intended to imply comparable economics, resources, or production potential.

Project History

Gold was initially discovered at Northumberland in the late 1800s. Significant oxide mineralization was discovered in the 1930s and was mined intermittently by various operators until 1991. Interests in the property were transferred to Nevada Western Gold LLC, which became a subsidiary of New West Gold in 2005. Fronteer Gold acquired Nevada Western's interest in Northumberland in 2007, before Fronteer, including Northumberland, was acquired by Newmont in 2011.

Initial Mineral Resource Estimate

The current MRE represents StrikePoint's initial MRE for the Project. The available drilling information includes 1,511 reverse-circulation and 37 core holes, drilled by previous operators of the Project, including Cyprus Mines Corporation, Western States Minerals Corporation, Newmont USA Limited, and Fronteer Development Group Inc. StrikePoint has not yet carried out any drilling or exploration activities at the Project.

The MRE was prepared by Mr. Hebert Lopes Oliveira, B.Sc., P.Geo., Principal Resource Geologist at SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. ("SLR"), who is an independent Qualified Person ("QP") for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). The MRE has an effective date of July 31, 2026 and uses the CIM (2019) Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (MRMR) Best Practice guidelines and the CIM (2014) definitions for Mineral Resources. SLR has estimated a mineral resource as follows:

Indicated Resource: 67,008 kt containing 2.71 Moz of gold ("Au") grading at 1.26 g/t Au with 11.60 Moz of silver ("Ag") grading at 5.38 g/t Ag. Combined, the gold and silver indicated mineral resource equates to 2.86 Moz of AuEq* at an average grade of 1.33 g/t AuEq*. Inferred Resource: 30,967 kt containing 1.52 Moz of gold at a grade of 1.53 g/t Au with 4.26 Moz of silver at a grade of 4.28 g/t Ag. Combined, the gold and silver inferred mineral resource equates to 1.57 Moz of AuEq* at an average grade of 1.58 g/t AuEq*. * For grades by individual metals, see Table 1 below, which includes the basis of the AuEq calculation.

Table 1: Northumberland Resource Estimate (Effective Date of July 31, 2026)

Category Tonnage
(kt) Grade
(g/t Au) Grade
(g/t Ag) Grade
(g/t AuEq*) Contained Metal
(Au oz) Contained Metal
(Ag oz) Contained Metal
(AuEq* oz) Indicated 67,008 1.26 5.38 1.33 2,709,000 11,599,000 2,857,000 Inferred 30,967 1.53 4.28 1.58 1,519,000 4,260,000 1,568,000 Notes: The MRE was prepared by Mr. Hebert Lopes Oliveira, B.Sc., P.Geo., Principal Resource Geologist at SLR, who is an independent Qualified Person (QP) for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (NI 43-101). This is the initial MRE for StrikePoint, and reflects revised price, cost, and technical assumptions over historical MREs, which should not be relied on. The MRE incorporates the CIM (2019) Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (MRMR) Best Practice guidelines and the CIM (2014) definitions were followed for Mineral Resources. Metallurgical recoveries consider oxidation state as defined by sulphide content: < 0.5% (oxide) and ≥ 0.5% (fresh), and further subdivide fresh material into low, medium and high preg robbing categories as estimated from preg robbing values (PRV) and assumed as follows: Oxide material: 75% for both Au and Ag Fresh, low PRV material: 90% Au; 70% Ag Fresh, medium PRV material: 80% Au; 60% Ag Fresh, high PRV material: 60% Au; 40% Ag Gold Equivalent (AuEq) = Au(g/t) + (Ag(g/t) x (Ag price x Ag recovery / Au price x Au recovery)).Mineral Resources are estimated at variable AuEq cut-off grades based on long term prices of US$3,500 per gold ounce and US$55 per silver ounce and Au and Ag recoveries by material type as follows: 0.16 g/t (oxide); 0.31 g/t (fresh, low PRV); 0.35 g/t (fresh, medium PRV); and 0.47 g/t (fresh, high PRV). Mineral Resources are reported within an optimized pit shell, using the following assumptions: Overall pit slope angles of 45° Mining costs of US$2.12/tonne (t) mined G&A costs of US$1.35/t milled Processing costs of US$12/t milled (oxide); US$30/t milled (sulphide) In situ bulk density is 2.6 t/m3. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. There are no Mineral Reserves at Northumberland. This Mineral Resource estimate includes Inferred Mineral Resources which have had insufficient work to classify them as Indicated Mineral Resources. It is uncertain but reasonably expected that Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration. Numbers may not add or multiply accurately due to rounding. The effective date of the Mineral Resource Estimate for Northumberland is July 31, 2026 The QP is not aware of any environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, socio-economic, marketing, political, or other relevant factors not discussed in this news release and the Technical Report that could materially affect the Mineral Resource estimate. Table 2: Pit Optimization Parameters and Calculation of Marginal Cut-Off Grades

Parameter Units Non Preg-
Robbing (Oxides) Low Preg-
Robbing Medium Preg-
Robbing High Preg-
Robbing Gold Price US$/oz3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500 Gold Payability %99.5 99.5 99.5 99.5 Selling Cost (Transport & Refining) US$/oz Au5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 NSR Price US$/oz Au3,495 3,495 3,495 3,495 Metallurgical Recovery %75 90 80 60 Unit Operating Costs (Process + G&A) US$/t milled13.35 31.35 31.35 31.35 Marginal Cut-off Grade g/t0.16 0.31 0.35 0.47 The Northumberland deposit is open in multiple directions, and the property package has targets that may be subject to future exploration. Any potential expansion of the MRE would be subject to the results of further exploration.

Qualified Person Statement

All technical data and scientific data, as disclosed in this news release, have been reviewed and approved by Michael G. Allen, P.Geo., President and CEO of the Company. Mr. Allen is a qualified person as defined under the terms of NI 43-101.

About StrikePoint

StrikePoint is a Vancouver-based multi-asset gold exploration company focused on acquiring, defining and developing precious metals resources in the Western United States. StrikePoint's flagship project is the 100% owned Northumberland Gold Project located in Nevada's Walker Lane. In addition to Northumberland, StrikePoint owns a portfolio of exploration properties in Nevada, including the Hercules and Cuprite Gold Projects.

About Nevada

Nevada is one of the most globally recognized mining jurisdictions in the world, with over 218 Moz Au produced to date. Multiple large mining companies operate mines in the state, including Nevada Gold Mines (Barrick/Newmont), Kinross, SSR Mining, McEwen Mining, and Integra Resources.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF STRIKEPOINT GOLD INC.

"Michael G. Allen"

Michael G. Allen
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

For more information, please contact:      StrikePoint Gold Inc. Michael G. Allen, President, CEO & Director Knox Henderson, Head of Investor RelationsT: (604) 374-8381 T: (604) 551-2360E: [email protected] E: [email protected]: www.strikepointgold.com Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements made and information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. These statements and information are based on facts currently available to the Company and there is no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations. Forward-looking statements and information are characterized by such terms as "anticipate", "target", "estimate", "plan", "expect", "potential", variants of these words and other similar words, phrases, or statements that certain events or conditions "could", "may", "will", or "would" occur. These forward-looking statements or information relate to, among other things: the intended use of the Company's balance sheet; the payment of the contingent consideration to Newmont following completion of a Feasibility Study and the achievement of certain commercial production milestones at Northumberland; the MRE, including the potential upgrade of Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration; the Company's exploration and development plans for Northumberland and the results thereof, including the exploration targets described herein and the potential expansion of the MRE; the potential for the location of the MRE on private land to simplify permitting; and the expectation that existing drill permits will facilitate rig mobilization and efficient exploration, and the transfer or replacement of such permits following closing; the timing of the commencement of drilling, and the results thereof; and the assumptions used to define the mineral resources, including costs and assumed recoveries.

Such forward-looking information and statements are based on numerous assumptions, including, among others, that the MRE will not be materially revised, that further exploration at Northumberland will produce results consistent with management's expectations, that the Company will complete a Feasibility Study and achieve certain commercial production milestones at Northumberland as currently contemplated, that existing drill permits will be successfully transferred or replaced following closing, that required permits and approvals will be obtained on a timely basis, that trading in the Shares will resume on the TSXV within the timeframe anticipated by management, and that the Company will have access to sufficient capital to fund its planned exploration and development activities. Although the assumptions made by the Company in providing forward-looking information or making forward-looking statements are considered reasonable by management at the time, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

All of the forward-looking statements made in this document are qualified by these cautionary statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's plans or expectations include risks relating to: business integration risks; the accuracy of the MRE, which is based on assumptions regarding metal prices, cut-off grades, recoveries and other parameters that may prove incorrect; the fact that Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability; the risk that further exploration will not result in the delineation of additional mineral resources at Northumberland or the upgrade of Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources; delays in, or failure to complete, a Feasibility Study or achieve certain commercial production milestones at Northumberland, which would affect the timing of the contingent payments to Newmont; the risk that existing drill permits may not be successfully transferred or replaced following closing; delays in the resumption of trading in the Shares; fluctuations in gold and silver prices; market conditions and access to capital; and other risks associated with the mining industry, including permitting, environmental, title and regulatory risks. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, forecast or intended and readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate and forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance. Readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein speaks only as of the date of this document. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking information or to explain any material difference between such and subsequent actual events, except as required by applicable law.

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

Cautionary Note for U.S. Investors Concerning Mineral Resources

This news release has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the securities laws in effect in Canada, which differ from the requirements of United States securities laws. The terms "mineral resource", "measured mineral resource", "indicated mineral resource" and "inferred mineral resource" are defined in and required to be disclosed by NI 43-101; however, these terms are not defined terms under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") modernization rules, known as "S-K 1300", and are normally not permitted to be used in reports and registration statements filed with the SEC. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of a "measured mineral resource", "indicated mineral resource" or "inferred mineral resource" will ever be upgraded to a higher category or converted into mineral reserves in accordance with S-K 1300. "Inferred mineral resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence, and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. Under Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource exists or is economically or legally mineable. Disclosure of "contained ounces" in a mineral resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves" by SEC S-K 1300 standards as in place tonnage and grade without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, information contained in this news release contains descriptions of the Company's mineral deposits that may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies subject to the reporting and disclosure requirements under the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

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Tesla drivers can now pay 30% less for miles driven with FSD (Supervised) v14 Lite engaged

, /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) today announced that its Autonomous Car insurance now supports more Tesla vehicles. Drivers in Arizona, Colorado, and Tennessee with HW3 and the new FSD (Supervised) v14 Lite can now save 30% on miles driven with FSD engaged. Tesla drivers with HW4 and FSD v14.2 or newer continue to save 50% on those miles.

FSD Lite is Tesla's adaptation of its v14 software for vehicles equipped with HW3, Tesla's previous-generation onboard computer. According to Tesla, the build distills the driving behavior of Tesla's v14 software into the camera and configuration of AI3, addressing challenging driving scenarios with improved proactive and reactive responsiveness.

"Tesla has done something remarkable with v14 Lite by taking the intelligence from its newest hardware and making it available to owners of older Teslas," said Shai Wininger, President and Co-Founder of Lemonade. "We're excited to launch our support for the new FSD Lite with three states today, and more coming soon."

Lemonade Autonomous Car uses Tesla's Fleet API, which gives Lemonade access to vehicle data with a customer's permission, to distinguish between FSD (Supervised) engaged and human-driven miles and price each accordingly.

Tesla owners in Arizona, Colorado, and Tennessee can enroll in Autonomous Car pricing at tesla.lemonade.com/fsd. Additional savings are available when bundled with Lemonade Renters, Pet, or Home insurance.

*Full Self-Driving (Supervised) requires active driver supervision and does not make the vehicle autonomous.

About Lemonade

Lemonade's mission is to become the most loved insurance company in the world. As a customer-centric tech company, we created an insurance experience across Renters, Home, Pet, Car, and Life that is smart, instant, and delightful. Our team of 1,300+ Lemonade Makers make it possible for over 3M customers throughout the US, UK and Europe to get coverage instantly, with nearly half of claims paid in a matter of seconds. Powered by AI and social impact, Lemonade is a purpose-built, technology-first insurance carrier. A Certified B-Corp, our commitment to social impact is embedded in every aspect of the company, and our Giveback program, which donates a percentage of leftover premiums to nonprofits selected by our community, has donated over $12M to organizations in need.

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Micron Stock Keeps Soaring. Here's Why Investors Should Watch the Buybacks Instead Summary

Micron stock is soaring on AI-driven memory demand, but management appears more focused on buybacks than splitting the shares

Micron Technology MU is leaning toward returning excess cash through share repurchases rather than using a stock split as its four-digit share price draws attention.

The memory-chip maker ended fiscal 2026 with $133.19 billion in revenue and $84.97 billion in GAAP net income. Operating cash flow reached $89.68 billion, versus $17.53 billion a year earlier.

Micron said its current buyback authorization stands at $2.2 billion and that it expects to increase capital returns beginning Dec. 9. Chief Financial Officer Mark Murphy said the company plans to seek additional authorization in the near term.

The cash buildup reflects demand for memory used in artificial intelligence systems. Micron has signed 26 strategic customer agreements, which it estimates will represent more than 35% of revenue through 2030. The company expects fiscal 2027 free cash flow to remain strong while funding higher manufacturing and R&D spending.

A stock split could lower the price of each share without changing the company’s overall value. For now, management’s stated priority is reducing the share count through repurchases. Shares climbed 4.06% to $1,088 in Wednesday trading.

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The final Micron (NASDAQ: MU) dividend of 2026 is coming later this month, when the technology company is once again going to reward its shareholders with some passive income.

Specifically, fourth-quarter Micron stock dividend has been declared to be paid on October 29, 2026, with the ex-dividend date as of October 14.

As in the previous quarter, Micron shareholders will receive $0.15 for each share they hold, meaning 100 MU shares are going to net a total of $15 in the final quarter of 2026.

With Micron stock trading around $1,088, a 100-share position would currently be worth approximately $108,800. That means the upcoming $15 dividend represents a quarterly cash yield of roughly 0.014% on a 100-share position at that price.

Micron’s next dividend. Source: Dividend.com

Looking at the figure, it is obvious that Micron’s dividend remains relatively small compared with the stock’s market value. However, the company has nevertheless raised its quarterly payout to $0.15 in 2026 from $0.115 in 2025, giving investors hope the number could go up even more next year.

Micron dividend 2026 As of October 9, the company offers a dividend yield of 0.06%, significantly below the 1.37% average yield for technology stocks. However, this highlights the fact that Micron is primarily viewed as a growth stock rather than a traditional income investment. 

Indeed, its forward payout ratio stands at just 0.35%, indicating that only a very small portion of the company’s earnings is currently being returned to shareholders through dividends.

Likewise, the next dividend follows reports of a record fiscal 2026. Notably, the company reported $133.19 billion in full-year revenue and $84.97 billion in GAAP net income, while fourth-quarter revenue reached record levels amid strong demand for memory used in artificial intelligence (AI) and data-center applications.

As MU shares have also surged sharply over the past year, the recent financial results also prompted a wave of bullish Micron stock price revisions, which argued the market has not yet fully grasped the chipmaker’s long-term potential.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2026) - First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG) (TSX: AG) (FSE: FMV) (the "Company" or "First Majestic") announces that total production in the third quarter of 2026 from the Company's four producing underground mines in Mexico, namely, the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine ("Santa Elena"), the Los Gatos Silver Mine ("Los Gatos") (the Company holds a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns the mine), the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine ("San Dimas"), and the La Encantada Silver Mine ("La Encantada") reached 3.4 million silver ("Ag") ounces, 29,552 gold ("Au") ounces, 13.3 million pounds of zinc ("Zn"), 7.8 million pounds of lead ("Pb") and 221,111 pounds of copper ("Cu").

Q3 2026 PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

Silver Production (72% of guidance midpoint): The Company produced 3.4 million silver ounces in the quarter, reaching 72% of the 2026 revised guidance midpoint. The lower production was mostly driven by a labour dispute at San Dimas, which impacted the operations by 12 days in Q3 2026.

Silver Sales: The Company sold 3.5 million silver ounces in the quarter, on an attributable basis (4.0 million silver ounces on a 100% basis for Los Gatos), compared to 3.4 million ounces in the second quarter of 2026 (3.9 million on a 100% basis).

Gold Production (75% of guidance midpoint): The Company produced 29,552 gold ounces in Q3 2026, aligned to the Company's revised 2026 guidance, despite the labour disruptions at San Dimas.

Gold Sales: The Company sold 31,934 gold ounces in the quarter, compared to 32,681 ounces in the second quarter of 2026.

Continued Active Exploration: During the third quarter, the Company completed a total of approximately 78,475 metres ("m") of drilling across its mines in Mexico and the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine in Nevada, USA ("Jerritt Canyon"). During the quarter, up to 33 drill rigs were active consisting of six rigs at Los Gatos, eight rigs at Santa Elena, 13 rigs at San Dimas, two rigs at La Encantada and four rigs at Jerritt Canyon.

Safety Performance: The consolidated Total Reportable Incident Frequency Rate ("TRIFR") was 0.61, while the Lost Time Incident Frequency Rate ("LTIFR") was 0.10, maintaining First Majestic as a leader amongst its peer group.

Sustainability Efforts: The Company received an aggregate score of 50 across multiple environmental, social and corporate governance topics in S&P Global's annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment published at the end of September. This score places the Company in the top 17% of mining companies globally.

"First Majestic remains focused on meeting its production guidance and, with a focus on controlling costs, looks forward to delivering enhanced profitability to investors through the rest of the year," said Keith Neumeyer, CEO. "Despite labour disruptions at San Dimas impacting operations and production, our team is working diligently to resolve the situation and return to normal operations as quickly as possible. At Santa Elena and Los Gatos, our mill and mine expansion projects continue to advance on schedule, with both expected to be completed in the near term. Meanwhile, La Encantada delivered another strong quarter of production. At Jerritt Canyon, the restart is progressing well and is ahead of plan in several key areas. We are accelerating recruitment efforts and site preparation activities as we work toward bringing this asset back into production and positioning it to make a meaningful contribution to the Company's future financial performance."

Attributable Consolidated Production Details:

Q3Q3Y/Y
Q2Q/Q20262025ChangeAttributable Consolidated Production Results2026Change1,088,708997,0029%Ore processed/tonnes milled1,040,3145%3,440,4473,863,673(11)%Silver ounces produced3,799,823(9)%29,55235,681(17)%Gold ounces produced34,660(15)%13,277,26413,894,548(4)%Zinc pounds produced16,484,603(19)%7,839,1827,653,7332%Lead pounds produced9,023,177(13)%221,111241,475(8)%Copper pounds produced252,938(13)%Consolidated production values include attributable ounces from the Los Gatos Silver Mine (70%).Q3 2026 Mine-by-Mine Production Details:

MineOre ProcessedTonnes per DayTonnes per Operating 
DayAg 
Grade (g/t)Au 
Grade (g/t)Ag 
RecoveryAu 
RecoveryAg Oz ProducedAu Oz ProducedLos Gatos (100%)323,8413,5593,9942000.1886%48%1,778,826893Los Gatos (70%)226,6892,4912,7962000.1886%48%1,245,178625Santa Elena286,3823,1473,360582.1469%94%368,33318,489San Dimas229,1882,5193,2241331.5188%93%859,86910,386La Encantada346,4493,8073,9181320.0166%90%967,06752Certain amounts shown in this table may not add exactly to the total amount due to rounding differences.The metal prices used to calculate the silver equivalent ounces were as follows: silver: $52.00/oz, gold: $3,900/oz, lead: $0.90/lb., zinc: $1.35/lb, and copper: $4.80/lb.Los Gatos Silver Mine (reported on a 70% attributable basis):

During the third quarter, Los Gatos produced 1,245,178 ounces of silver, 13,277,264 pounds of zinc, 7,839,182 pounds of lead, 221,111 pounds of copper and 625 ounces of gold. While ore processed and milled increased 6% in the quarter compared to Q3 2025, production at Los Gatos was partially offset by lower silver grades, and slightly lower lead and zinc recoveries.

The mill processed a total of 226,689 tonnes of ore (3,994 tonnes per operating day "tpod" on a 100% basis), with head grades of 200 g/t silver, 3.82% zinc, 1.93% lead and 0.18 g/t gold. Management continues to focus on achieving sustainably higher mill throughput at Los Gatos by increasing mining rates toward a sustained increase in ore throughput of 4,000 tpod on a 100% basis in the second half of 2026.

Silver, zinc, lead and gold recoveries during the quarter averaged 86%, 70%, 81% and 48%, respectively.

During the quarter, up to six surface drill rigs completed 10,074 m of drilling on the property. Drilling continued at the Central Deeps and Northwest Deeps zones, as well as several greenfield targets. Drilling also commenced at Southeast Deeps to test the open extensions of the mineralized zone.

Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine:

Santa Elena produced 368,333 ounces of silver, and 18,489 ounces of gold during the quarter representing decreases of 11% and 12% year-over-year, respectively. The decline in production was primarily attributable to lower silver and gold grades, partially offset by increased mill throughput and improved metallurgical recoveries, compared to the prior year period.

The mill processed 286,382 tonnes of ore (3,360 tpod) in the third quarter, 3% higher than the same period last year, and down 6% from record throughput of 305,369 tonnes in Q2 2026, as the Company continues advancing its 3,500 tpd expansion project with planned downtime related to equipment installation for the project. A record milling month was achieved in August, with 104,000 tonnes processed and daily throughput rates frequently exceeding 3,600 tpod. Silver and gold head grades averaged 58 g/t and 2.14 g/t, respectively.

Silver and gold recoveries during the quarter improved to 69% and 94%, respectively, compared to 65% and 92% in the same period last year.

During the quarter, eight drill rigs, consisting of five surface rigs and three underground rigs, completed 19,511 m of drilling on the property. Drilling focused on the conversion of Inferred Mineral Resources to Indicated Mineral Resources at Santo Niño and Winter, as well as testing new targets in brownfield exploration.

San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine:

San Dimas produced 859,869 ounces of silver and 10,386 ounces of gold, representing a decrease of 41%, and 26%, respectively, when compared to the same period last year. The lower production was primarily attributable to reduced grades due to the impact of an ongoing labour dispute that slowed throughput of fresh ore in the quarter.

The mill processed a total of 229,188 tonnes of ore, a slight decrease of 2% compared to Q3 2025, with average silver and gold grades of 133 g/t and 1.51 g/t, respectively.

Silver and gold recoveries during the quarter averaged 88% and 93%, respectively, consistent with 88% and 92%, respectively, in the same period last year.

During the quarter, up to 13 drill rigs consisting of five surface rigs and eight underground rigs completed 29,493 m of drilling focused on the Coronado, Carmen Escobosa, Elia and Convención veins, with targets spanning across the exploration pipeline (Mineral Resource expansion and Mineral Resource conversion). Drill results from San Dimas' 2026 exploration program were released during the quarter, demonstrating Inferred to Indicated resource-conversion, and resource-addition results through multiple high-grade silver and gold intercepts across the district, plus expansion of the exploration activity footprint (see news release dated September 9, 2026).

La Encantada Silver Mine:

During the quarter, La Encantada produced 967,067 ounces of silver, representing a 68% increase compared to Q3 2025, driven primarily by a 32% increase in silver grades and a 27% increase in ore processed. Production at La Encantada improved significantly due to improved ore flow and mine development rates, and process optimization resulting from key initiatives implemented in 2025.

The mill processed a total of 346,449 tonnes of ore, a 27% increase over the same period last year, with an average silver grade of 132 g/t, compared to 100 g/t in the same period last year.

Silver recovery for the quarter was 66%, consistent with Q3 2025.

During the quarter, one surface and one underground drill rig completed 3,114 m of drilling on the property. The Company is concurrently testing new exploration targets and potential near-term mineralization expansion areas.

Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine:

Preparations to re-start the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine continue to advance positively during the quarter. The Company remains on track to begin production from Jerritt Canyon in H2 2027.

Surface and Plant Infrastructure: BBA Consultants USA LP ("BBA") progressed through the second phase of engineering and process plant inspections. A Metso Loesche Vertical Roller Mill ("VRM") was selected as a key component of Jerritt Canyon's restart strategy. The VRM will begin to arrive on site in H1 2027 and will upgrade existing infrastructure with a more efficient and lower cost processing platform.

Rehabilitation and Development: Our underground contractor, Cementation, has safely completed 5,965 m of underground rehabilitation year-to-date to establish numerous diamond drill locations and support the operational restart. Development of some stope access drives also commenced in the quarter.

People: The hiring of key roles at site is progressing to plan. Notable hires during the quarter included Human Resources and Health and Safety Managers.

Technical Studies: The development and optimization of the re-start mine plan continues to progress well. This work is now being led by a dedicated Jerritt Canyon technical team, with the support of Stantec Consulting Services Inc. ("Stantec").

Exploration Drilling: During the quarter, up to two reverse circulation surface drill rigs and two underground core drill rigs completed approximately 16,284 m of drilling. Surface drilling focused on defining the historical deepest open pit mining depth within partially backfilled pits, while increasing confidence level on in-situ mineralization along the Central and Northern mineralized trends. Underground drilling targeted areas identified as having potential for early mining.

Q3 2026 EARNINGS AND DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT

The Company plans to release its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2026, and announce its third-quarter dividend payment and shareholder record and payable dates for such dividend payment, before markets open on November 5, 2026.

CONFERENCE CALL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (PT) / 11:00 a.m. (ET) to provide investors and analysts with a business update, and to discuss its production and financial results for Q3 2026.

To participate in the conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers:

Canada & USA Toll-Free:+1-833-752-3407Outside of Canada & USA:+1-647-846-2866Toll-Free UK:+44-20-3514-3188Participants should dial-in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure placement in the conference on time.

A live webcast of the call will be accessible through the "November 5, 2026 Webcast Link" on the First Majestic home page at www.firstmajestic.com. A webcast archive will be available approximately one hour after the end of the event and will be accessible for three months through the same link as the live event.

A recording of the conference call will be available for telephone replay approximately one hour after the end of the event by calling:

USA & Canada Toll-Free:+1-855-669-9658Outside of Canada & US:+1-412-317-0088Access Code:2372437The telephone replay will be available for seven days following the end of the event.

RENEWAL OF SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

The Company is also pleased to announce that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted for filing First Majestic's Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Share Repurchase Program") to be transacted through the facilities of the TSX and/or through Canadian alternative trading systems.

Pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program, First Majestic may, during the 12-month period commencing October 14, 2026, and ending on or before October 13, 2027, purchase up to 10,000,000 of its common shares ("Shares"), being approximately 2% of the Company's 493,080,912 issued and outstanding Shares as of September 30, 2026. First Majestic may purchase up to a daily maximum of 413,612 Shares (being 25% of the average daily trading volume of the Shares for the last six calendar months, which was 1,654,449 Shares), subject to the TSX rules permitting block purchases.

Under the Share Repurchase Program, other than purchases made by way of exempt offer, all purchases of Shares will be made by First Majestic on the open market through the facilities of the TSX and/or other Canadian alternative trading systems. The price that the Company will pay for any Shares will be the prevailing market price of such Shares at the time of acquisition. Any purchases under the Share Repurchase Program will depend on future market conditions, and any Shares purchased by the Company will be cancelled. Purchases under the Share Repurchase Program will be made by First Majestic's broker further to instructions from First Majestic and based upon the parameters prescribed by the TSX and by applicable law.

Under First Majestic's current normal course issuer bid, which commenced on October 14, 2025 and expires on October 13, 2026, the Company has repurchased a total of 1,700,000 shares for cancellation through open market purchases at a volume weighted average price of CDN$23.38. The Company had received TSX approval to purchase up to 24,500,000 common shares under the current program.

First Majestic believes that, from time to time, the market price of its Shares may not fully reflect the underlying value of the Company's business and its future business prospects. The Company believes that at such times the purchase of Shares would be in the best interests of the Company. Such purchases are expected to benefit all shareholders by increasing their proportionate equity interest in the Company.

QUALIFIED PERSONS

Gonzalo Mercado, P.Geo., the Company's Vice President of Exploration and Technical Services and a "Qualified Person" as defined under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release.

ABOUT FIRST MAJESTIC

First Majestic is a publicly traded mining company focused on silver and gold production in Mexico and the United States. The Company presently owns and operates four producing underground mines in Mexico: the Santa Elena Silver/Gold Mine, the Los Gatos Silver Mine (the Company holds a 70% interest in the Los Gatos Joint Venture that owns and operates the mine), the San Dimas Silver/Gold Mine, and La Encantada Silver Mine, as well as a portfolio of development and exploration assets, including the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine, which the Company is currently in the process of re-starting.

First Majestic is proud to own and operate its own minting facility, First Mint, LLC, and to offer a portion of its silver production for sale to the public. Bars, ingots, coins and medallions are available for purchase online at http://www.firstmint.com/, at some of the lowest premiums available.

FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP.

"signed"

Keith Neumeyer, CEO

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release includes reference to certain financial measures which are not standardized measures under the Company's financial reporting framework. These measures include cash costs per silver equivalent ounce and all-in sustaining cost (or "AISC") per silver equivalent ounce. The Company believes that these measures, together with measures determined in accordance with IFRS, provide investors with an improved ability to evaluate the underlying performance of the Company. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance but do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore they may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies. The data is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. For a complete description of how the Company calculates such measures and a reconciliation of certain measures to GAAP terms please see "Non-GAAP Measures" in the Company's most recent management discussion and analysis filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov and which is incorporated by reference herein.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward‐looking information" and "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, "forward‐looking statements"). These statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance, business prospects or opportunities that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management made in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the Company's expectations of completing the mill and mine expansion projects at Santa Elena and at Los Gatos in the near term; the Company achieving a sustained increase in ore throughput at Los Gatos of 4,000 tpod on a 100% basis in the second half of 2026; timing for the resolution of the labour dispute at San Dimas; timing for the arrival of the VRM at Jerritt Canyon and for the re-start of operations at the mine; timing for the release of the Company's financial results for the third quarter of 2026 and the announcement of details relating to the Company's dividend payment for the third quarter of 2026; details regarding the Company's investor conference call in November 2026 to discuss its Q3 2026 production and financial results; and timing for the commencement of the renewed Share Repurchase Program, purchase of Shares under such program and the cancellation of Shares purchased under such program. Assumptions may prove to be incorrect and actual results and future events may differ materially from those anticipated. Consequently, guidance cannot be guaranteed. As such, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon guidance and forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, assumptions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward‐looking statements. Statements concerning proven and probable mineral reserves and mineral resource estimates may also be deemed to constitute forward‐looking statements to the extent that they involve estimates of the mineralization that will be encountered as and if the property is developed, and in the case of measured and indicated mineral resources or proven and probable mineral reserves, such statements reflect the conclusion based on certain assumptions that the mineral deposit can be economically exploited. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "predict", "forecast", "potential", "target", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward‐looking statements".

Actual results may vary from forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the duration and effects of global health crises, such as pandemics, on our operations and workforce, and the effects on global economies and society; general economic conditions including inflation risks; actual results of exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; commodity prices; variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; actual performance of plant, equipment or processes relative to specifications and expectations; accidents; labour relations; social and labour unrest; relations with local communities; changes in national or local governments; changes in applicable legislation, rules or regulations and the application and enforcement thereof; delays in obtaining approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities; exchange rate fluctuations; requirements for additional capital; government regulation; environmental risks; reclamation expenses; outcomes of pending litigation; limitations on insurance coverage as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business - Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca, and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar. Although First Majestic has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.

The Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward‐looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward‐looking statements included herein should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

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Source: First Majestic Silver Corp.

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