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Global crypto exchange Binance has rolled out a fresh trading competition, dubbed the “Spot Trading Feast,” which began on October 7, 2025. With a total prize pool of $250,000 in USDC, the five-day event runs through October 12 and is designed to increase trading activity across selected spot pairs.

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Zora crypto price rose nearly 30% following the token’s listing on Robinhood.

Summary

Zora crypto price was up 30% despite the broader market downturn
The main catalyst for the momentum was Robinhood’s listing of the token
The Ethereum-based project integrates with Coinbase’s app

Not all altcoins are feeling the bearish pressure. On Thursday, October 9, Zora crypto surged 30% following its listing on the trading app Robinhood. After experiencing a broader downtrend, the token reached its monthly high of $0.074 before stabilizing at $0.06915.

Robinhood’s decision to list Zora (ZORA) will expose the token to a large network of traders. This has the potential to lower volatility and boost its price in the long run. What’s more, this was the latest major listing for Zora since July, when the token listed on Binance Futures. It also follows a wave of activity on its social media and creator-focused chain.

What is Zora crypto?
Zora is an Ethereum-based protocol for media and the creator economy. It runs its own layer-2 network, the Zora Network, which uses the OP Stack. This is the same technology that powers Optimism and Base, also enabling it to offer cheap transactions while inheriting Ethereum’s security.

The protocol also integrated with Coinbase’s Base App, enabling creators to easily tokenize their posts and sell them to Base users. This integration drove significant growth in volumes for Zora. Notably, near the end of July, the amount of generated tokens reached 50,000, up from just 6,000 earlier in the month.

Interestingly, Zora’s activity also contributed significantly to growth in volume within the Base ecosystem. In August, Base overtook Solana in daily token launches, partially due to an explosion of tokenized posts on the Zora platform. By that time, Zora had contributed to the creation of 1.6 million tokens.

The firm now holds over 2 million SOL tokens, in line with other Solana DATs like Helius, DeFi Development Corp., and Upexi.

A bill intended to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve for the US state of Massachusetts received a tepid response after its first legislative action in eight months.

In a Tuesday hearing of the Massachusetts legislature’s Joint Committee on Revenue, state Senator Peter Durant testified regarding the bill he sponsored, “an Act relative to a Bitcoin strategic reserve.”

The lawmaker largely went over the logistical details of the bill, including having the state treasury use up to 10% of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund to invest in crypto and allowing any Bitcoin (BTC) or digital assets seized by state authorities to be added to a reserve.

“This creates a prudent diversification tool, ensuring full transparency, oversight, and risk management without mandating any action,” said Durant on the bill.

State Senator Peter Durant speaking at a Tuesday hearing. Source: Massachusetts LegislatureAfter opening for questions from the committee, no one in attendance responded to the BTC reserve proposal. It’s unclear what the chances are for the bill passing in the legislature, given Democrats have a supermajority in the state’s House of Representatives and Senate, and control the governorship. Durant is a Republican.

Cointelegraph reached out to Durant’s staff for comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.

In addition to Durant, the committee heard testimony from Dennis Porter, CEO of the Bitcoin advocacy organization Satoshi Action Fund. Porter and the group have petitioned many state lawmakers to act to establish a strategic BTC reserve.

Speaking on Durant’s bill and similar legislation proposed by state Representative Christopher Worrell and state Senator Barry Finegold — i.e., “an Act allowing for fiscal resilience through strategic investment in stable digital financial assets” — Porter described the potential move as “bipartisan in nature,” describing the work other US states had done to pass similar bills.

“There is no state better suited to lead than the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a historic financial hub that pioneered America’s first mutual fund and remains at the forefront of financial innovation,” said Porter.

Other US states are more bullish on creating crypto reservesDurant’s bill, introduced in February, was one of many state-level legislative paths to creating strategic BTC or digital assets reserves amid the federal government’s establishment of them through US President Donald Trump’s March executive order.

Texas, Arizona and New Hampshire signed bills into law affecting crypto reserves. However, many other US states in which lawmakers proposed similar legislation have rejected or delayed passage, including Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Montana.

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Apex Fusion’s NEXUS chain is now fully integrated with LayerZero, linking over 145 blockchains including EVM, Solana, and Cardano.
Developers can deploy omnichain applications with unified liquidity across more than 60 ecosystems.
Enterprises gain access to configurable security and cross-chain liquidity through Apex Fusion’s omnichain framework, enabling streamlined asset transfers and financial operations across previously isolated networks.

Apex Fusion has officially launched its NEXUS chain on LayerZero, creating an omnichain network that connects more than 145 LayerZero-supported blockchains. Major ecosystems like Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Solana are now fully accessible, and Cardano’s UTxO liquidity can directly integrate via Apex Fusion’s VECTOR chain. The integration establishes a live interoperability layer, allowing EVM and UTxO architectures to operate together while opening new pathways for cross-chain applications.

Developers Gain Unified Liquidity And Cross-Chain Utility
The NEXUS and LayerZero integration enables developers to launch applications and omnichain tokens (OFTs) that leverage liquidity from over 60 ecosystems. By removing the need for bespoke bridge integrations, developers can use existing Solidity tools, Tenderly support, and Apex Fusion’s Developers Welcome Team to reduce onboarding friction. This unified approach allows applications to function seamlessly across EVM, Solana, and Cardano, opening up new opportunities for omnichain user experiences.

LayerZero’s protocol also ensures that developers can deploy digital assets, stablecoins, and decentralized applications across multiple blockchains from a single point. By enabling smooth asset transfers and liquidity access, Apex Fusion aims to enhance cross-chain utility and provide a scalable foundation for the growing Web3 ecosystem.

Enterprises Access Configurable Security And Multi-Chain Liquidity
For enterprises, Apex Fusion introduces a configurable security protocol powered by DVN (Decentralized Verification Network) technology. This framework supports regulated use cases and simplifies operations across multiple blockchains, including Solana, EVM, and Cardano. Businesses can access a unified liquidity pool, making token mobility and cross-chain operations faster and more secure.

The NEXUS integration also supports Stargate and OFT liquidity patterns, enabling native asset transfers across supported chains. The next development phase will expand the VECTOR-to-NEXUS route, allowing Cardano assets to flow directly into LayerZero’s omnichain ecosystem. According to Apex Fusion, this step will further connect UTxO-based and account-based blockchains, reinforcing its position as a multi-layer interoperability framework.

LayerZero has already deployed over 425 tokens and facilitates billions in annual transfers, representing more than 60% of total stablecoin flows. With Apex Fusion’s integration, developers and enterprises now have an expansive, production-ready network for cross-chain applications, liquidity management, and scalable Web3 operations.

HBAR price trades sideways between $0.2089 and $0.2305 as weakening momentum and bearish indicators threaten a potential breakdown.RSI at 43.06 and a negative Elder-Ray Index highlight fading buyer strength and rising selling pressure in the short term. • A breach below $0.2089 could drag HBAR toward its July low of $0.18405 unless renewed buying lifts it above $0.2631 resistance.Hedera Hashgraph’s native token HBAR has stalled despite the recent market rebound, remaining largely sideways since September 22. 

Market indicators now signal growing bearish pressure, suggesting the token could break below its support level. 

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Sideways No More? HBAR Risks Cracking $0.2089 Support Readings from the HBAR/USD one-day chart show that the altcoin has trended sideways since September 22, facing resistance near $0.2305 and finding support at $0.2089.

With the growing bearish tilt in broader market sentiment, technical indicators now point to a likelihood of a breach of that support floor in the near term. For example, HBAR’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) continues to fall, and is currently at 43.06 at press time. 

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HBAR RSI. Source: TradingViewAn asset’s RSI indicator measures its overbought and oversold market conditions. Its values range between 0 and 100. Values above 70 suggest that the asset is overbought and due for a price decline, while values under 30 indicate that the asset is oversold and may witness a rebound.

At 43.06, HBAR’s RSI signals weakening momentum. It hovers below the neutral 50 level and suggests that selling pressure could continue to outweigh buying interest. 

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Furthermore, readings from HBAR’s Elder-Ray Index confirm this bearish bias. As of this writing, the indicator’s value is at -0.01051.

HBAR Elder-Ray Index. Source: TradingViewThe Elder-Ray Index indicator measures the strength of bulls and bears in the market by comparing buying pressure (Bull Power) and selling pressure (Bear Power). 

When the value is positive, the market is experiencing more buying pressure than selling, suggesting a potential uptrend.

However, when the value turns negative, as it has for HBAR, it signals that bearish forces dominate the market.

Will Buyers Hold the Line or Let Bears Drag It to $0.18?If the bearish trend persists and HBAR breaches the support at $0.2089, it risks revisiting its July low of $0.18405, which could mark the next key support level. 

HBAR Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewConversely, increasing buyer activity could trigger a rally above its current sideways range and push HBAR’s price to $0.2631. 

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In brief
Monad will open its MON token airdrop claim portal next Tuesday.
Further details about the actual airdrop and mainnet launch will come "in the near future", the company told Decrypt.
The closely watched blockchain project has not yet revealed who qualifies for the airdrop, or details about MON's token supply and distribution.
The first step of Monad’s long-awaited token airdrop is finally arriving next week, the project announced Thursday.

The Monad airdrop claim portal will open for users on Tuesday. The project has not yet revealed details about eligibility requirements for receiving allocations of the Monad token, MON, nor has it unveiled information about the token’s supply or planned release schedule.

The much-hyped Ethereum and Solana competitor is also widely expected to launch its mainnet in tandem with the Monad token.

A representative for Monad told Decrypt that only the airdrop claim portal will debut on Tuesday—not the airdrop itself, nor the network’s mainnet. Further details about the MON token and airdrop, including a tokenomics breakdown, as well as regarding the Monad mainnet launch, will be shared “in the near future,” they added.

The MON token airdrop is heavily anticipated to come before other buzzy airdrops forecasted on the horizon, including those for crypto mainstays OpenSea and MetaMask, according to Myriad Markets users. (Disclaimer: Myriad is a product of Decrypt's parent company, DASTAN.)

For years, Monad has attracted loads of attention and capital in the crypto ecosystem—thanks to high-profile backers and lofty promises to build an EVM-compatible layer-one blockchain that's far more efficient than Ethereum.

In 2024, the project raised a whopping $225 million in a funding round led by crypto venture giant Paradigm. Monad was founded in 2022 by Jump Crypto alum Keone Hon.

Monad’s value proposition is based on two key premises. One, that the vast majority of decentralized finance activity takes place on networks compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), the system backing the Ethereum ecosystem; and two, that users desire a speedier and more scalable alternative to Ethereum that doesn’t sacrifice security and interoperability.

Though the network’s slow rollout has become something of a meme in crypto circles, Monad did launch its testnet in February. The testnet has featured a robust ecosystem stretching beyond standard DeFi applications into gaming, NFTs, meme coins, and prediction markets. 

Since February, users and developers have been able to build out projects by utilizing valueless “testnet MON” tokens. While the project has not yet announced whether activity on the Monad testnet will contribute to a user’s MON allocation, such engagement is typically taken into account when coordinating a token airdrop, as a means of rewarding early adopters.

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Web3 wallet MetaMask has introduced perpetual contract trading after launching in-wallet access to Hyperliquid’s DEX market. The feature will help MetaMask establish itself as an all-in-one self-custodial trading and investment hub for global finance. 

MetaMask has also announced the launch of MetaMask Rewards, which is expected to go live by the end of October. 

MetaMask Expands Access To Perpetual Futures MetaMask has launched in-wallet trading on Hyperliquid, expanding access to perpetual futures. The integration allows users to open positions with leverage of up to 40x on over 150 supported tokens. Users can also fund their accounts using any EVM-compatible coins. The launch comes at a time when the wallet operator has reported strong growth, and underscores a pivotal moment in the wallet’s transformation. 

Hyperliquid’s integration with MetaMask comes after the recent integration of Aster with Trust Wallet. The official announcement was made a day after numerous rumors of MetaMask integrating Hyperliquid trading code. The addition of DEX trading comes right after MetaMask announced its first rewards program, aiming to boost usage. However, users have raised concerns about speed and potentially higher expenses associated with in-wallet trading. Gal Eldar, Global Project Lead at MetaMask, stated, 

“MetaMask was built to give people true ownership of their assets. Now we’re extending that same principle to the world’s most important markets, giving people access without ever giving up custody. This marks another step in transforming MetaMask into an on-chain platform for personal finance. Ultimately, we’re working not just to bring people on-chain, but to create the reasons users will never want to leave.”

Transforming Access To Global Markets Perpetual futures account for around 75% of all crypto trading volume. However, participation remained confined to centralized exchanges. However, there has been a shift with total perpetual DEX trading volume rising to an all-time high in August 2025, thanks to rising demand for non-custodial alternatives. However, adoption remained slow thanks to fragmented infrastructure and poor mobile experiences. 

MetaMask aims to bridge this gap with its in-wallet perpetual trading feature. The redesigned mobile app helps improve speed and reduce latency. It also features one-click funding from any EVM chain and zero swap fees on perps. The integration has helped MetaMask become one of the first self-custodial wallets to offer native perps trading in permitted regions. MetaMask has also allowed passive holders to become active traders at scale by embedding pro-grade derivatives. 

Rewards Program MetaMask also announced the launch of a rewards program, which will be released by the end of October. Users can earn rewards for activity within the wallet ecosystem. Points will be awarded for swaps, perpetual contract trading, and referrals. Reward conditions will also include operations using the MetaMask card and the mUSD stablecoin. Prizes include a $30 million distribution of LINEA tokens, discounts on futures trading fees, priority customer support, and a free annual subscription to the premium Metal Card.

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The Southeast Asian country recently passed regulation to establish government licensing for cryptocurrency exchanges.

Sui Network's native token, SUI, has caught the attention of traders and analysts once again. Despite slipping about 1% and trading around $3.59 at press time, optimism remains high.

Bitcoin has reached a new high near $126K as renewed U.S. spot ETF net inflows and rising spot volumes have supported a Q4 breakout. On-chain data have shown mixed accumulation while derivatives markets have priced in higher volatility and funding costs have increased.

The Bitcoin price rise is not going to slowing down, according to market expert Anthony Pompliano. The well-known investor and founder of Professional Capital Management believes the top cryptocurrency still has a long way to go. In a recent video post on X, Pompliano revealed that Bitcoin’s value will continue to grow as long as governments and central banks continue to print more money. 

Anthony Pompliano Links Bitcoin Price Endless Rise To Global Money Printing
During an interview with CNBC, Pompliano said Bitcoin’s rally is far from over. According to him, when more money enters the system, the value of paper currencies decreases, and people begin seeking more effective ways to protect their savings. Now the best approach for investors is to work hard, earn money, spend only what is necessary, and save the rest in Bitcoin.

As observed by Pompliano, this is what could drive the growth in Bitcoin prices. According to the market expert, Bitcoin could quickly become the preferred choice for people looking to protect their savings from inflation, serving as a simple ‘savings technology’ that preserves the value of their hard work. 

Pompliano emphasized that this idea is not about making money quickly, but about understanding how money loses value when central banks print more currency. Each dollar becomes weaker, while Bitcoin, with its fixed supply, continues to gain strength as more people use it for saving and investing. Scarcity resulting from Bitcoin’s fixed supply, combined with growing demand, could drive the Bitcoin price higher. Pompliano believes the pattern will last for many years. 

Bitcoin Becomes The New Benchmark In Modern Finance
Pompliano also described Bitcoin as the new “hurdle rate” in modern finance. In simple terms,  he said investors now compare all other assets to Bitcoin to judge whether they’re truly profitable. If a traditional asset cannot outperform Bitcoin, it is not a substantial investment. He compared Bitcoin’s growth to the S&P 500, noting that while the S&P has doubled since 2020, it has dropped nearly 90% when measured against Bitcoin.

Pompliano said that many traditional financial assets, including stocks and bonds, look profitable only when measured in fiat currencies. But when compared to Bitcoin, their returns fall short. Because of this, he said, investors are left with few options: they either buy Bitcoin or risk missing out on more substantial returns.

Pompliano’s comments come after the Bitcoin price reached a new all-time high of $126,198, followed by a drop to $124,714. Even with the slight dip, the market expert believes the rally is not close to ending. As he put it, this is not just a rally — it’s the start of a long-term shift in how the world sees money and value.

BTC falls again to $122,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com
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Key Takeaways Repsol signed a deal with Dolphin Drilling for the Borgland Dolphin semi-submersible rig.The contract covers seven wells over at least 220 days, with options for three more.Plug and abandonment work is set to begin in late 2026 after rig mobilization and inspection.
Repsol S.A. (REPYY - Free Report) , a Spanish energy company, has signed an agreement with Dolphin Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor, for the Borgland Dolphin semi-submersible drilling rig. Per the terms of the deal, Dolphin Drilling will provide well, plug and abandonment services to Repsol. The contract is anticipated to cover seven wells and has a duration of at least 220 days. It also includes an option to extend it for three additional wells.

The contract follows a letter of intent that was signed by both parties in September 2025. The deal adds approximately $60 million to Dolphin Drilling’s contract backlog. Following confirmation, Dolphin Drilling has stated that it will now move forward with the mobilization of the offshore drilling unit to commence plug and abandonment activities for Repsol. The well, plug and abandonment operations are scheduled to begin toward the end of 2026. Mobilization of the Borgland Dolphin rig involves preparing it for the assignment and arranging for the unit to move to the project’s location.

The Borgland Dolphin semi-submersible rig is currently warm-stacked in Las Palmas. The company mentioned that it will undertake the remaining special periodic survey in Las Palmas. This is a mandatory inspection process that is conducted every five years to ensure that the rig is safe to operate and complies with offshore industry regulations. Built in 1977, the Borgland Dolphin semi-submersible rig has a maximum drilling depth of 27,800 feet and can operate in water depths of up to 1,476 feet.

REPYY’s Zacks Rank and Key PicksREPYY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks from the energy sector are Cheniere Energy Inc. (LNG - Free Report) , Oceaneering International (OII - Free Report) and Galp Energia SGPS SA (GLPEY - Free Report) . While Cheniere Energy sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, Oceaneering International and Galp Energia carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Cheniere Energy is involved in LNG-related businesses, which include LNG terminals and natural gas marketing. The company has achieved a milestone with the first production from the first LNG train of its Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project. The project, which includes seven midscale LNG trains, aims to expand the production capacity of the Corpus Christi Liquefaction facility. This expansion is expected to enhance Cheniere's position in the rapidly growing global LNG market, enabling it to meet the rising demand for LNG both in the United States and internationally.

Galp Energia is a Portuguese energy company engaged in exploration and production activities. The company’s oil exploration efforts have yielded positive results, particularly with the Mopane discovery in the Orange Basin, offshore Namibia. After the initial exploration phase, Galp had estimated that the Mopane prospect could hold nearly 10 billion barrels of oil. This discovery allows Galp to diversify its global presence with the potential to become a significant oil producer in the region.

Oceaneering International delivers integrated technology solutions across all stages of the offshore oilfield lifecycle. The company is a leading provider of offshore equipment and technology solutions to the energy industry. OII’s proven ability to deliver innovative, integrated solutions supports ongoing client retention and new business opportunities, ensuring steady revenue growth.

Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX:FTG:CA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 9, 2025 8:30 AM EDT

Company Participants

Bradley Bourne - President, CEO & Director
Jamie Crichton - CFO, VP & Corporate Secretary

Conference Call Participants

Steven Hansen - Raymond James Ltd., Research Division
Russell Stanley - Beacon Securities Limited, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good morning. I would like to welcome everyone to the FTG Third Quarter 2025 Analyst Call. [Operator Instructions]. Please note that this call is being recorded.

I would now like to turn the call over to Mr. Brad Bourne, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTG. Mr. Bourne, you may proceed.

Bradley Bourne
President, CEO & Director

Thank you. Good morning. I'm Brad Bourne, President and CEO of Firan Technology Group Corporation, or FTG. Also on the call today is Jamie Crichton, our Chief Financial Officer.

Before we go any further, I must caution you that this call may contain forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on the current expectations of management of the company and inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, including economic factors in the company's industry generally. The preceding list is not exhaustive of all possible factors. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual events and results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by the company.

The listener is cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully when making decisions with respect to the company and not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The company does not undertake and has no specific intention to update any forward-looking statements written or oral that may be made from time to time by or on its behalf, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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DANBURY, Conn., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the opening of the final collection of luxury townhomes in its Rivington by Toll Brothers 55+ active-adult community in Danbury, Connecticut. The Meadows Collection within this vibrant community in Fairfield County will offer 64 townhomes in a beautiful natural setting with access to resort-style amenities. The Sales Center is now open at 5 Reserve Road in Danbury.

Located just along the New York-Connecticut border, Rivington by Toll Brothers - The Meadows Collection provides home buyers a final opportunity to purchase a new luxury townhome in the amenity-rich Rivington master plan. Modern home designs will feature first-floor primary bedroom suites, up to four bedrooms, offices, open-concept floor plans, and finished basements. The community also features an array of award-winning amenities, including a 15,000-square-foot clubhouse, multiple pools, walking trails, sport courts for bocce, basketball, pickleball and tennis, billiards and card rooms, a fitness center with massage therapy, sauna, and yoga rooms, and a theater. Townhomes are priced from the mid-$700,000s.

Toll Brothers customers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio. The state-of-the-art Design Studio allows customers to choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of Toll Brothers professional Design Consultants.

“This final collection of townhomes in Rivington by Toll Brothers offers residents the opportunity to experience modern home designs and spectacular amenities in an ideal location,” said Jack Lannamann, Division President of Toll Brothers in Connecticut. “Residents will also enjoy easy, low-maintenance living with lawn care and snow removal provided by the homeowners’ association, allowing more time to enjoy everything this sought-after master plan has to offer.”

Residents of Rivington by Toll Brothers - The Meadows Collection will also enjoy convenient access to major commuting routes as well as a variety of shopping and dining opportunities nearby.

For more information on Rivington by Toll Brothers - The Meadows Collection, prospective home buyers are invited to call (855) 999-8655 or visit TollBrothers.com/CT.

About Toll Brothers

Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations.

Toll Brothers has been one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies™ for 10+ years in a row, and in 2024 the Company's Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron's magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit TollBrothers.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 15, 2025, investors in aTyr Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATYR) saw the price of their shares crater over 80% after the company reported that its late-stage study of efzofitimod for treating pulmonary sarcoidosis, a significant type of interstitial lung disease (“ILD”), did not meet its main goal.

The development and severe market reaction has prompted national shareholders rights firm Hagens Berman to open an investigation into whether aTyr may have misled investors about the Phase 2 data and its Phase 3 EFZO-FIT trial design.

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The firm urges investors in aTyr who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now. The firm also encourages persons with knowledge who may be able to assist in the investigation to contact its attorneys.

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aTyr Pharma, Inc. (AYTR) Investigation:

The investigation is focused on the propriety of aTyr’s disclosures about the quality of its Phase 2 efzofitimod data and its Phase 3 EFZO-FIT trial design.

aTyr assured investors that “the data that we […] produced in Phase 2 was some of the best data that the experts have ever seen[,]” and, as to ILD, “[e]fzofitimod can own that market” (which the company has repeatedly quantified as a multi-billion-dollar opportunity).

Investors’ expectations were dashed on September 15, 2025, when aTyr convened its EFZO-FIT topline results call. The company announced that topline results failed to meet their primary endpoint of steroid reduction after a year of forced tapering and said that “we did not achieve statistical significance as the placebo tapering outperformed even our most aggressive modeling.”

The market’s response was brutal, sending the price of aTyr shares down over 80% that day amid a flood of analyst downgrades.

“We’re investigating whether aTyr may have misled investors about its data and trial design while emphasizing a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.

If you invested in aTyr and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the aTyr investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding aTyr should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw. 

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Key Takeaways Microsoft plans nearly $30B in Q1 FY26 capex to boost AI and cloud infrastructure.Intelligent Cloud revenues are projected to grow 25%-26%, with Azure up about 37% in constant currency.New AI tools like GPT-5 integration and the Microsoft Agent Framework expand Microsoft's AI reach.
Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) is betting big on artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure to drive its next phase of growth. The company plans to ramp up capital expenditures to nearly $30 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, reflecting its AI-first strategy to expand data center capacity, GPU availability and global infrastructure. These investments aim to strengthen Microsoft’s leadership in the rapidly expanding AI economy and position Azure as the preferred platform for next-generation workloads.

Looking ahead, Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud remains a key growth driver as enterprises accelerate their AI adoption. With Azure at its center, the company expects Intelligent Cloud revenue growth of 25% to 26% in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and Azure growth of around 37% in constant currency. Microsoft has announced multi-billion-dollar investments in AI and cloud infrastructure across key international markets, including India and the U.K.

Recent advancements further validate this strategy. Microsoft has integrated GPT-5 across Microsoft 365, GitHub, Visual Studio and Azure AI Foundry. It launched the Microsoft Agent Framework (MAF) for multi-agent AI systems and enhanced GPT-4o models to boost GPU efficiency. The addition of OpenAI’s multimodal models in Azure AI Foundry and new partnerships like the Harvard Medical School Copilot license further expand its AI footprint.

According to the Zacks model, Microsoft’s total revenues are expected to grow 13% in fiscal 2026 and 14.3% in fiscal 2027 year over year, showing steady momentum. This aligns with the booming AI infrastructure market, projected by Fortune Business Insights to witness a compound annual growth rate of 29.1% from 2025 to 2032 and reach $356.14 billion. With record AI investments and strong enterprise adoption, Microsoft’s $30B AI build-out is set to drive its next major growth phase.

Amazon & Google Challenge Microsoft in AI SpendingAmazon (AMZN - Free Report) is intensifying its AI investment race against Microsoft through massive AWS expansion. Amazon plans nearly $100 billion in AI-related capital spending in 2025, which will outpace rivals, to bolster AWS infrastructure and custom AI chips. Amazon’s Bedrock platform enables clients to use multiple models, including Anthropic, Meta and Stability AI. While Microsoft relies on OpenAI, Amazon focuses on vertical integration and scalability. With AWS still holding roughly 30% of cloud market share, Amazon leverages its dominance to drive faster, broader AI innovation and enterprise adoption.

Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) is escalating its AI investment race with Microsoft, boosting 2025 spending to $85 billion for data centers and cloud infrastructure. Alphabet leverages its DeepMind and Google Research arms to advance models like Gemini, powering AI features across Search, YouTube and Android. Alphabet’s strategy integrates consumer and enterprise AI through Google Cloud, supported by global infrastructure expansion and acquisitions such as Wiz. With strong data advantages and product integration, Alphabet remains a dominant force in the AI innovation race.

MSFT’s Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesMSFT shares have appreciated 24.5% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Computer – Software industry and the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s growth of 20.9% and 22.8%, respectively.

MSFT’s YTD Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, Microsoft trades at a premium with a forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio of 11.68X compared with the industry’s 8.63X. MSFT has a Value Score of D.

MSFT’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MSFT’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $15.41 per share, up 0.4% over the past 30 days. The estimate indicates 12.98% year-over-year growth.

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Microsoft currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaskela Law LLC announces that it is investigating the fairness of the recently announced proposed buyout of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSII) (“Heidrick” or the “Company”) shareholders.  

Click here for additional information: https://kaskelalaw.com/case/heidrick-struggles/ 

October 6, 2025, Heidrick announced that it had agreed to be acquired by a consortium of private equity funds at a price of $59.00 per share in cash. Following the closing of the transaction, Heidrick shareholders will be cashed out of their investment position and the Company’s shares will no longer be publicly traded.   

The investigation seeks to determine whether Heidrick investors will be receiving sufficient monetary consideration for their shares, and whether the Company’s officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties or violated the securities laws in agreeing to sell the Company at $59.00 per share.

Heidrick shareholders are encouraged to contact Kaskela Law LLC (D. Seamus Kaskela, Esq. or Adrienne Bell, Esq.) at (484) 229 – 0750 to discuss their legal rights and options with respect to this transaction. Alternatively, investors may contact the firm by clicking on the following link (or by copying and pasting the link into your browser):  

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October 09, 2025 2:00 PM EDT | Source: TMX Group Limited
Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - TMX Group today announced its financing activity on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) for September 2025.

TSX welcomed 29 new issuers in September 2025, compared with 44 in the previous month and 13 in September 2024. The new listings were 27 exchange traded products, one mining company and one consumer products & services company. Total financings raised in September 2025 increased 354% compared to the previous month, and were up 120% compared to September 2024. The total number of financings in September 2025 was 55, compared with 62 the previous month and 31 in September 2024.

For additional data relating to the number of transactions billed for TSX, please click on the following link: https://www.tmx.com/resource/en/440.

There were three new issuers on TSXV in September 2025, compared with one in the previous month and five in September 2024. The new listings were three mining companies. Total financings raised in September 2025 decreased 22% compared to the previous month, but were up 63% compared to September 2024. There were 119 financings in September 2025, compared with 124 in the previous month and 94 in September 2024.

TMX Group consolidated trading statistics for September 2025 can be viewed at www.tmx.com.

Toronto Stock Exchange

September 2025August 2025September 2024Issuers Listed 1,9761,9591,822New Issuers Listed 294413IPOs 274212Graduates from TSXV110Issues Listed 2,6302,6092,477IPO Financings Raised $59,050,000$137,744,334$32,856,188Secondary Financings Raised$735,357,479$153,223,391$420,627,747Supplemental Financings Raised$543,680,650$4,000,000$154,042,200Total Financings Raised$1,338,088,129$294,967,725$607,526,135Total Number of Financings 556231Market Cap Listed Issues $5,962,344,835,101$5,807,523,267,484$4,793,018,768,120Year-to-date Statistics

20252024% change New Issuers Listed 225116+94.0IPOs203105+93.3Graduates from TSXV770.0IPO Financings Raised $1,532,755,260$739,372,315+107.3Secondary Financings Raised$5,828,747,507$10,405,433,583-44.0Supplemental Financings Raised$3,979,404,333$1,721,830,063+131.1Total Financings Raised$11,340,907,100$12,866,635,961-11.9Total Number of Financings 423324+30.6Market Cap Listed Issues$5,962,344,835,101$4,793,018,768,120+24.4TSX Venture Exchange**

September 2025August 2025September 2024Issuers Listed 1,7951,7961,884New Issuers Listed 315IPOs 101Graduates to TSX110Issues Listed 1,8601,8611,956IPO Financings Raised $500,000$0$1,758,540Secondary Financings Raised (1)$123,899,190$163,282,261$224,053,951Supplemental Financings Raised$505,554,235$648,183,154$161,071,589Total Financings Raised$629,953,425$811,465,415$386,884,080Total Number of Financings 11912494Market Cap Listed Issues $131,725,663,502$118,520,010,996$79,735,429,322Year-to-date Statistics

20252024% ChangeNew Issuers Listed 2739-30.8IPOs611-45.5Graduates to TSX770.0IPO Financings Raised $13,734,685$7,587,540+81.0Secondary Financings Raised (1)$1,080,336,575$775,566,292+39.3Supplemental Financings Raised$4,364,785,594$2,479,462,241+76.0Total Financings Raised$5,458,856,854$3,262,616,073+67.3Total Number of Financings 950846+12.3Market Cap Listed Issues$131,725,663,502$79,735,429,322+65.2**Includes NEX (not applicable to New Issuers Listed, IPOs and IPO Financings Raised)

(1) Secondary financings include prospectus offerings on both a treasury and secondary basis

The information contained in this media release is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment, trading, financial or other advice. Comparative data has been updated to reflect known corrections.

TMX Group welcomes the following companies that listed during September 2025:

Toronto Stock Exchange

Issuer NameCompany SymbolBetaPro -3x Russell 2000 Daily Leveraged Bear Alternative ETF SRSLBetaPro 3x Russell 2000 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF TRSLBetaPro Nasdaq-100 Daily Inverse ETF QQICanada Packers Inc. CPKREvolve Canadian Equity UltraYield ETF CANYEvolve US Equity UltraYield ETF BIGYMackenzie Canadian High Dividend Yield ETF MHDCMackenzie Cyclical Tilt ETF MCYCMackenzie Defensive Tilt ETF MDEFMackenzie US High Dividend Yield ETF MHDUNBI Canadian Core Plus Bond Fund NCPBNBI Global Equity Fund NBGENBI Global Small Cap Fund NBSCNBI Innovators Fund NINVNBI International Equity Fund NBIENBI Quebec Growth Fund NBQCNBI SmartData International Equity Fund NSDINBI SmartData U.S. Equity Fund NSDUNBI Target 2029 Investment Grade Bond Fund NTGDNBI Target 2030 Investment Grade Bond Fund NTGENBI Target 2031 Investment Grade Bond Fund NTGFNBI U.S. Equity Fund NBUENinepoint Global Select Fund GBSLPICTON Income Fund PFINRio2 Limited RIOSun Life Core Advantage Credit Private Pool SLCASun Life Crescent Specialty Credit Private Pool SLSCSun Life MFS Global Core Plus Bond Fund SLGCTD North American Dividend Fund TDNATSX Venture Exchange

Issuer NameCompany SymbolAsante Gold CorporationASEPecoy Copper Corp. PCURiver Road Resources Ltd. RRRLAbout TMX Group (TSX: X)

TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, TSX Trust, TMX Trayport, TMX Datalinx, TMX VettaFi and TMX Newsfile, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore and Vienna. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on X: @TMXGroup.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/269817

, /PRNewswire/ -- WallachBeth Capital LLC, a leading provider of capital markets and institutional execution services, announced today that bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIAF, BIAFW) a biotechnology company focused on the need for noninvasive tests for the detection of early-stage cancer, has closed the previously announced definitive agreements for the purchase and sale of 720,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $2.50 per share in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.

WallachBeth Capital, LLC acted as sole placement agent for the offering.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital, to support expected growing sales for CyPath® Lung, its noninvasive test for lung cancer, and general corporate purposes.

The common stock described above was offered by the Company pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-275608) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and declared effective by the SEC on November 27, 2023. The offering of the shares of common stock is being made only by means of a prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A prospectus supplement describing the terms of the proposed registered direct offering and accompanying prospectus will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained, when available, on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov or by contacting WallachBeth Capital, LLC, via email at [email protected], by calling +1-646-237-8585, or by standard mail at WallachBeth Capital LLC, Attn: Capital Markets, 185 Hudson St., Suite 1410, Jersey City, NJ 07311, USA.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About WallachBeth Capital LLC:

WallachBeth Capital LLC is a broker-dealer providing advisory and execution services in capital markets transactions for corporate clients. The firm's investment-banking activities include initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, private placements, PIPE transactions, and at-the-market (ATM) programs. WallachBeth Capital LLC is a member of FINRA and SIPC

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict, that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the ability to close the offering when anticipated on October 9, 2025, and the risk factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and its subsequent filings with the SEC, including subsequent periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Such forward-looking statements are based on facts and conditions as they exist at the time such statements are made and predictions as to future facts and conditions. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, readers of this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement relating to matters discussed in this press release, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

The above statement is made solely by bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. WallachBeth Capital LLC is not responsible for these statements and does not provide research, analysis, or recommendations regarding BIAF securities

SOURCE WallachBeth Capital LLC

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