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October 09, 2025 6:00 AM EDT | Source: LD Micro
Broomfield, Colorado--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - Aclarion, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACON) (NASDAQ: ACONW) ("Aclarion" or the "Company"), a healthcare technology company that is leveraging biomarkers and proprietary augmented intelligence (AI) algorithms to help physicians identify the location of chronic low back pain, announced today that it will be presenting at the 19th Annual Main Event on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM PT at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA. Jeff Thramann, Executive Chairman and Brent Ness, Chief Executive Officer will be giving the presentation.

To schedule a meeting with management, please email: [email protected].

Event: LD Micro Main Event XIX
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM PT

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Summary of LD Micro Main Event XIX

The 2025 LD Micro Main Event XIX will run from October 19th to the 21st at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California.

The first day will consist of registration, keynote speakers, and some gorgeous views of the Pacific. It will be followed by two full days of company presentations and one-on-one investor meetings concluded with a closing reception.

This three-day event will feature around 120 companies, presenting in half-hour increments, and attending private meetings with investors.

About Aclarion, Inc.

Aclarion is a healthcare technology company that leverages Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ("MRS"), proprietary signal processing techniques, biomarkers, and augmented intelligence algorithms to optimize clinical treatments. The Company is first addressing the chronic low back pain market with Nociscan, the first, evidence-supported, SaaS platform to noninvasively help physicians distinguish between painful and nonpainful discs in the lumbar spine. Through a cloud connection, Nociscan receives magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) data from an MRI machine for each lumbar disc being evaluated. In the cloud, proprietary signal processing techniques extract and quantify chemical biomarkers demonstrated to be associated with disc pain. Biomarker data is entered into proprietary algorithms to indicate if a disc may be a source of pain. When used with other diagnostic tools, Nociscan provides critical insights into the location of a patient's low back pain, giving physicians clarity to optimize treatment strategies. For more information, please visit www.aclarion.com.

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, /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 andNasdaq: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported its unaudited consolidated revenue for the month of September 2025 and for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$30.46 to US$1.00 as of September 30, 2025.

Revenue for the third quarter of 2025 was NT$6,143.7 million or US$201.7 million, representing an increase of 7.1% from the second quarter of 2025, and an increase of 1.2% from the third quarter of 2024.

Revenue for the month of September 2025 was NT$2,087.4 million or US$68.5 million, representing a decrease of 0.1% from August 2025, and an increase of 10.5% from September 2024. The Company's double-digit September revenue growth year-over-year was driven by stronger customer allocations in growth markets, and the memory industry upcycle with favorable pricing and higher volumes. While tariffs have not had a material impact year-to-date, the Company continues to monitor developments and will adjust as needed to best support customers.

Consolidated Monthly Revenues (Unaudited)

September 2025

August 2025

September 2024

MoM Change

YoY Change

Revenues

   (NT$ million)

2,087.4

2,090.3

1,888.9

-0.1 %

10.5 %

Revenues

   (US$ million)

68.5

68.6

62.0

-0.1 %

10.5 %

Consolidated Quarterly Revenues (Unaudited)

Third Quarter

2025

Second Quarter

2025

Third Quarter

2024

QoQ Change

YoY Change

Revenues

   (NT$ million)

6,143.7

5,735.8

6,068.0

7.1 %

1.2 %

Revenues

   (US$ million)

201.7

188.3

199.2

7.1 %

1.2 %

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 andNasdaq: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide. 

Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as 'believes,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'projects,' 'intends,' 'should,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' 'future' or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding current macroeconomic conditions, including the impacts of high inflation, foreign exchange rates and risk of recession, on demand for our products, consumer confidence and financial markets generally; changes in trade regulations, policies, and agreements and the imposition of tariffs that affect our products or operations, including potential new tariffs that may be imposed and our ability to mitigate with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, based on a number of important factors and risks, which are more specifically identified in the Company's most recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") filings. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC and in its other filings with the SEC.

Contacts:

In Taiwan

Jesse Huang

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

+886-6-5052388 ext. 7715

[email protected]

In the U.S.

David Pasquale

Global IR Partners

+1-914-337-8801

[email protected]

SOURCE ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

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October 09, 2025 6:00 AM EDT | Source: Happy Belly Food Group Inc.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada is pleased to announce the signing of a franchise agreement and secured real estate for Cochrane, Alberta -a key market within the Company's national expansion strategy. Heal Wellness ("Heal") is a quick-service restaurant ("QSR") specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.

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"With opening slated for Q1 2026, Cochrane represents a prime market for Heal Wellness, with its fast-growing population, active lifestyle culture, and strong community of families and professionals who value nutritious and convenient food options," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly. "The signing of this new franchise agreement underscores the continued confidence franchise partners have in our scalable business model and the growing nationwide demand for our wellness-driven brand."

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Cochrane's unique demographic blend-anchored by young families, professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts-perfectly aligns with the Heal Wellness brand. As one of Alberta's fastest-growing towns, Cochrane offers an ideal balance of small-town charm and urban connectivity, attracting residents who lead active, health-focused lives. Its proximity to Calgary and the Rocky Mountains creates a dynamic market that values fresh, energizing, and wholesome dining options. This new Heal Wellness location will serve as a destination for both local residents and visitors seeking better-for-you food choices in a vibrant, fast-developing community.

Heal Wellness continues to accelerate its coast-to-coast expansion, further solidifying its growing position as Canada's leading smoothie bowl and wellness QSR brand. This latest signing highlights Happy Belly's ability to attract strong operators and execute disciplined, asset-light growth through its proven franchise system.

Heal Wellness was founded with a mission to deliver quick, fresh wellness foods that support busy, active lifestyles. The menu features a diverse range of smoothie bowls, smoothies, and super-seed grain bowls, each crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods such as acai, pitaya, goji berries, and chia seeds. With 27 locations currently open and over 168 in development, Heal Wellness continues to gain momentum nationwide through consistent franchise growth and strategic real estate execution.

Happy Belly Food Group now has 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations across its portfolio of emerging brands-including Heal Wellness, Rosie's Burgers, Yolks Breakfast, Via Cibo Italian Street Food, and others-in various stages of development, construction, and operation nationwide.

"We are just getting started," added Sean Black. "Our predictable and disciplined growth strategy continues to deliver measurable results as we expand our brands across Canada and create long-term value for our shareholders."

About Heal Wellness Heal Wellness was founded with a passion and mission to provide quick, fresh wellness foods that support a busy and active lifestyle. We currently offer a diverse range of smoothie bowls and smoothies. We take pride in meticulously selecting every superfood ingredient on our menu to fuel the body, including acai smoothie bowls, smoothies, and super-seed grain bowls. Our smoothie bowls are crafted with real fruit and enriched with superfoods like acai, pitaya, goji berries, chia seeds, and more.

FranchisingFor franchising inquiries please see www.happybellyfg.com/franchise-with-us/ or contact us at [email protected].

About Happy Belly Food GroupHappy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company") is a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada.

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Sean Black
Chief Executive Officer

Shawn Moniz
Chief Operating Officer

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-Looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur and include the future performance of Happy Belly and her subsidiaries. Forward-Looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. There are uncertainties inherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the Company's control. There are no assurances that the business plans for Happy Belly described in this news release will come into effect on the terms or time frame described herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. For a description of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its business and affairs, readers should refer to the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis and other disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulators, which are posted on www.sedarplus.ca.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) will hold its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call on Thursday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Dial-in details are below. The live audio webcast of the earnings presentation can be accessed at https://investors.wesco.com where related materials will be posted prior to the presentation, and a replay of the webcast will be available.

Third Quarter Earnings Call Dial-In Access
Live Access
North America Toll Free: 1-877-443-5356
International: 1-412-902-6614
Please ask to join the "Wesco" call

Replay Access
A recording will be available until November 6, 2025.
U.S. Toll Free: 1-877-344-7529
Canada Toll Free: 855-669-9658
International Toll: 1-412-317-0088
Replay Access Code: 4265988

About Wesco
Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with approximately $22 billion in annual sales in 2024 and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry's premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, educational institutions, government agencies, technology companies, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates more than 700 sites, including distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and sales offices in approximately 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.

Contact Information:

Investor Relations
Scott Gaffner
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
[email protected]

Corporate Communications
Jennifer Sniderman
Vice President, Corporate Communications
[email protected]

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CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE)(OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on Q3 2025 operations, including the results of a ten-well drilling campaign at its Nong Yao field on block G11/48 (90% operated working interest), offshore Gulf of Thailand. Key Highlights Safe ongoing operations, with oil production averaging 23.0 mbbls/d(1); Lifting of 2.16 million barrels at an average realised price of US$72.06/bbl (US$2.52/bbl premium to Brent); Cash position of US$248.3 million, plus a net crude receivable of US$36.7 million; Successful ten-well drilling campaign at block G11/48, resulting in a production increase to 24.8 mbbls/d(1,2) at quarter-end; Major offshore acreage expansion through strategic farm-in agreement in the Gulf of Thailand(3); and Progress on the Wassana field redevelopment project, with construction on schedule.

This unstoppable Vanguard ETF could supercharge the returns of any diversified portfolio.

Wall Street adopted the "Magnificent Seven" moniker in 2023 to describe a group of seven technology companies that were consistently outperforming the rest of the market. They currently dominate different segments of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, which has accelerated their returns.

In fact, since the AI boom started gathering momentum at the beginning of 2023, the Magnificent Seven stocks have delivered a median return of 178%. The benchmark S&P 500 index gained just 74% over the same period:

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That means investors who don't own these powerhouse stocks have probably underperformed the broader market over the last few years, but I have some good news: There's a simple way to buy them all right now.

The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK 1.06%) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests exclusively in America's largest companies, and a whopping 59.3% of the value of its entire portfolio is parked in the Magnificent Seven stocks alone. 

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The Magnificent Seven, with a splash of diversification
The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF tracks the CRSP U.S. Mega Cap Growth Index, which covers 70% of the market capitalization of the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index. That means if we ranked all 3,508 companies in the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index by size, from the largest to the smallest, the Mega Cap Growth Index would start at the top and work its way down the list until it captured 70% of its total value.

The Vanguard ETF holds just 69 stocks, which shows the U.S. corporate sector is extremely concentrated. To put it another way, just 69 companies represent 70% of the value of all 3,508 companies listed on American stock exchanges. That leaves the remaining 3,439 companies accounting for the other 30%.

Since the Magnificent Seven stocks have a combined value of $20.7 trillion, it's no surprise they collectively have such a dominant weighting in the Vanguard ETF.

Stock

Vanguard ETF Portfolio Weighting

Nvidia

14.02%

Microsoft

13.10%

Apple

12.01%

Amazon

7.48%

Alphabet

5.02%

Meta Platforms

4.35%

Tesla

3.35%

Data source: Vanguard. Portfolio weightings are accurate as of Aug. 31, 2025, and are subject to change.

Nvidia supplies the world's most powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) for data centers, which are the main chips used in AI development. Demand is outstripping supply for the company's latest Blackwell Ultra chips, which could fuel significant revenue growth from here.

Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet are three of Nvidia's biggest customers. They each develop AI models and software for their own purposes, but they also operate cloud platforms where they rent data center capacity to businesses that use it to deploy their own AI projects.

Social media giant Meta Platforms is another one of Nvidia's top customers. It integrated AI into its content recommendation engine to keep users on Facebook and Instagram for longer periods of time, but it also developed the world's most popular family of open-source large language models (LLMs) called Llama, which power new features like Meta AI.

Apple launched its Apple Intelligence software last year, introducing powerful new AI features for its iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. With 2.35 billion active devices worldwide, this company could be one of the biggest distributors of AI software to consumers. Then there is Tesla, which is a leading developer of AI-powered autonomous driving and robotics technologies.

Despite its substantial exposure to the Magnificent Seven stocks, the Vanguard ETF does offer a splash of diversification. Non-technology megacap stocks like Eli Lilly, Visa, Costco Wholesale, and McDonald's are among its top 20 holdings.

The Vanguard ETF can help investors accelerate their returns
The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF has delivered a compound annual return of 13.8% since its inception in 2007, and an accelerated annual return of 18.9% over the last 10 years, specifically. However, given its high degree of portfolio concentration, investors shouldn't put all of their eggs into this ETF alone.

Instead, the fund could be an ideal addition to any diversified portfolio that has little or no exposure to the Magnificent Seven already. Let's say, for instance, an investor parked $20,000 in the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF 10 years ago, which is arguably the most diversified fund money can buy because it holds 3,500 stocks. That $20,000 would have grown to around $78,825 today.

However, had the investor split the $20,000 by placing $10,000 in the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF and the other $10,000 in the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF, they would be sitting on $95,882 today instead.

This approach aims to ensure that investors aren't overexposed to volatile trends like AI, helping to protect them against steep losses if the technology fails to live up to expectations in the long run.

Anthony Di Pizio has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Costco Wholesale, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, and Visa. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

The cruise ship company recently delivered strong results, yet again.

One of the hottest growth stocks to own over the past year has been that of Carnival Corporation (CCL 0.70%). The cruise ship operator has been soaring in value and while it has dipped after reaching new 52-week highs, it's still up more than 50% in the past 12 months.

The company recently posted a fresh batch of record-breaking numbers, as demand for cruises remains robust. But with the stock taking off as of late and now trading at levels it hasn't been at since 2021, could it be due for a decline, or can it continue to rise higher given how well the business has been doing?

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Carnival posts an all-time high for revenue
On Sept. 29, Carnival released its third quarter numbers, for the period ended Aug. 31. Revenue totaling $8.2 billion for the period rose by a modest rate of 3% year over year, but it marked the 10th straight quarter where it reached a new record. More importantly, however, was the $1.9 billion profit it posted, which was also an all-time high for the company.

Profitability has been a concern for many cruise ship companies since the COVID-19 pandemic, which crippled their businesses and saddled them with tremendous debt. Now, however, Carnival has been delivering far more stable and consistently profitable results. It still has more than $25 billion in long-term debt on its books, but the company says it has "opportunistically refinanced over $11 billion" of it this year, as interest rates have been coming down. By refinancing debt at a lower rate, a company can decrease interest costs and help boost its earnings.

Has the stock become too expensive?
While Carnival's stock is trading at levels it hasn't seen in several years, it's still nowhere near its pre-pandemic highs. In 2019, the stock was often trading at more than $50 -- around twice the price it's at right now.

Despite its recent gains, the travel stock looks modestly priced with respect to profitability; it's trading at a price-to-earnings multiple of 15, and that falls to 12 when looking at forward earnings, which are based on analyst projections. Investors still aren't pricing the stock as highly as they could be, and that's likely due to its high debt load and the economic uncertainty ahead.

However, Carnival says that nearly half of 2026 is already booked, which is in line with how it did a year ago, indicating that demand remains strong. Cruises are often seen as cheaper travel options for people who want to take a vacation but who don't want to spend a lot on flights, hotels, and car rentals. They can often be simpler and more budget-friendly options. And that appears to be evident, with Carnival still showing some good growth.

Carnival's stock still has more room to run
Although Carnival has experienced a massive surge in value recently, the stock has taken a beating since the pandemic that it still hasn't recovered from. While the company's debt load is high, I think many investors are overly concerned with the business as it's shown that it is on a much more positive trajectory. It has reported a positive operating profit in each of the past four quarters, and it's been hitting record numbers along the way.

This is not as risky of a stock as it was a couple of years ago, and even if consumers cut back on discretionary spending, attractively priced cruise options from Carnival could ensure that demand remains strong for the business for the foreseeable future. While its growth rate may not be terribly high right now, the stock's low valuation and much-improved bottom line makes Carnival a compelling investment to load up on today.

David Jagielski has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Carnival Corp. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Investors still can find stock market bargains in tech if they know where to look.

As market observers know, the Nasdaq Composite index and the S&P 500 index are hovering at or near all-time highs. While that is typically good news for investors, it can also mean that buying opportunities for stocks in these benchmark indexes have largely disappeared, a situation that may force investors to pay premium prices for stocks they are interested in.

Fortunately, there are still some tech stocks that have either not realized their potential or have suffered in a short-term sell-off that may only affect that stock itself or a subsector. That means investors can still find opportunities. Below, two Motley Fool contributors discuss how the short-term pullback in a couple of stocks could signal some buying opportunities.

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Investors interested in The Trade Desk may want to get on the buy side of this buy-side platform
Will Healy (The Trade Desk): Since its 2016 initial public offering (IPO), both customers and investors have been bullish on The Trade Desk (TTD 1.11%). The buy-side digital platform allows advertisers and ad agencies to buy digital ad space on the platforms and the programs most likely to deliver positive returns for one's advertising dollar. Customers also flocked to The Trade Desk for its neutrality. Since Alphabet's Google and Amazon are also ad platforms, those ad-buying systems have a greater potential for ad bias that may not favor the customer.

Unfortunately, The Trade Desk's growth trajectory hit a wall in 2025 not long after the company missed its own revenue projection for the fourth quarter of 2024. Investors panicked, sending the stock price down 57% from its 2025 high.

Another concern affecting the stock price is that platforms such as Google and Amazon have increasingly become "walled gardens." This has made it more challenging to buy ads on those platforms using The Trade Desk's system.

Finally, the company's transition this year from the legacy user interface, Solimar, to the generative AI-based platform Kokai has experienced significant hiccups. Kokai confused many of its users and removed some features that were popular on Solimar, disappointing customers and even leading to lawsuits.

Fortunately, the company and stock may be on the mend. The Trade Desk has begun to address complaints with Kokai, and with revenue up 22% year over year for the first half of 2025, the platform continues to attract more business. As a result, the stock is up 17% since mid-September.

Potential investors should note that The Trade Desk's 62 P/E ratio is still double the S&P 500 index average. Still, this stock has historically traded at a premium, and it is currently far below the 150 earnings multiple where it began the year. As The Trade Desk continues to address complaints with Kokai and contend with its mega-tech competitors, the stock will likely recover lost ground over time.

Concerns over data licensing revenue might offer savvy investors a chance to buy Reddit shares on the dip
Jake Lerch (Reddit): It may come as a surprise to some, but, as of this writing, shares of Reddit (RDDT -1.72%) are down 23% from their all-time high set earlier in this year. That's a significant pullback for a stock that has advanced more than 508% since its initial public offering (IPO) in March 2024.

So, what gives? Why has Reddit taken a step back? More importantly, what makes it worth considering right now?

Concerns have emerged that key artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, are citing fewer Reddit sources in their responses. This has led some analysts to suggest that developers have analyzed Reddit's data and found it lacking. Consequently, the theory goes, developers are downgrading Reddit's data in training their models, thus lowering the value of its data and, in turn, reducing AI-driven traffic to Reddit's pages.

There's an obvious downside here for Reddit. If these concerns are valid, then Reddit's data isn't as valuable to AI developers, which could hurt the company in two key ways:

First, the company generates a share of its revenue by licensing data to AI developers. If the data's value drops, so will Reddit's ability to monetize that data going forward.

Second, if AI developers reduce their reliance on Reddit as a source, site traffic could suffer. This is the greater concern for Reddit, as nearly 90% of its revenue comes from advertising, rather than data licensing.

Granted, these concerns are legit, and investors shouldn't overlook them entirely. However, for now, I remain bullish on Reddit stock.

That's because, as of the company's latest earnings report (for the three months ended June 30, 2025), key metrics such as user growth, revenue growth, and earnings growth remained solid. That is the most recent official reporting we have on the company's performance.

Therefore, I'm happy to wait until its following earnings report to see if there is any truth to the rumors that Reddit's key metrics are at risk. The company is expected to report earnings around Nov. 3, 2025. Until then, investors who still believe in Reddit's long-term growth story may want to consider buying on the dip.

Investing in The Trade Desk and Reddit
Both The Trade Desk and Reddit have suffered as doubts emerged about the competitive advantages of each business. Indeed, such doubts tend to lead to a sell-off in a given stock, and sometimes, the stock declines can be particularly severe.

However, part of being a successful investor is discerning whether investors have overreacted to a new situation, or is the issue one that actually could undermine the long-term investment thesis for a company. Admittedly, sometimes it is hard to tell.

Nonetheless, both The Trade Desk and Reddit continue to grow in popularity and, by extension, revenue. Assuming that trend continues, both stocks are likely to trend higher over time.

Jake Lerch has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Reddit, and The Trade Desk. Will Healy has positions in The Trade Desk. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, and The Trade Desk. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Dow Inc. ("Dow Inc." or the "Company") (NYSE: DOW) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Dow Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between January 30, 2025 and July 23, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://zlk.com/pslra-1/dow-inc-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=170995&wire=3

DOW investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Dow’s ability to mitigate macroeconomic and tariff-related headwinds, as well as to maintain the financial flexibility needed to support its lucrative dividend, was overstated; (ii) the true scope and severity of the foregoing headwinds’ negative impacts on Dow’s business and financial condition was understated, particularly with respect to competitive and pricing pressures, softening global sales and demand for the Company’s products, and an oversupply of products in the Company’s global markets; and (iii) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

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One stock market valuation metric is flashing a red warning light, but these three stocks may still be bargains nevertheless.

A stock market bubble happens when the value of stocks grows faster than the value of the businesses they represent. And there's good reason to believe investors are in one right now.

Years ago, famed investor Warren Buffett proposed a metric to measure stock valuations generally -- take the entire value of the U.S. stock market and divide it by U.S. GDP. Today, investors call this metric the Warren Buffett indicator. That number is at an all-time high and far beyond the level that Buffett described as "playing with fire."

If there is a bubble right now, it's undoubtedly been inflated by artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Top AI stocks such as Nvidia, Oracle, and Palantir have all surged in 2025 and are large enough to account for a material portion of total market gains.

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While fears of an AI-fueled stock market bubble may be rising, there are still AI stocks that represent bargains right now. Three such names are worth a look.

1. Can Micron push past cyclicality?
Shares of Micron Technology (MU 5.82%) are hitting all-time highs in 2025. The maker of memory products is enjoying a surge in revenue and a fattening profit margin, but the stock trades at less than 12 times forward earnings estimates. What's not to like? Well, investors have been burned here before.

When it comes to memory products, demand regularly surges every few years, pushing Micron's revenue and profit margin higher. But then demand tapers back off, having the opposite effect on the business. So investors don't question whether or not Micron can make a ton of money right now -- AI needs memory and it's a great tailwind. They understandably question how long this bullish run will last.

It's risky for investors to say, "It's different this time," but maybe it is indeed different this time for Micron. The company's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) products are fueling impressive growth because of how important they are for data-center buildouts. Management even says its HBM capacity is almost completely sold out for 2026.

Will demand for data centers drop off after 2026? I personally doubt it. OpenAI is one of the leading names in artificial intelligence, and it's reportedly hoping to secure 250 gigawatts of electricity to power data centers by 2033. That amount is roughly the electricity generating capacity of Germany, and that's the energy demand from a single AI company. Keep in mind the competition will be building as well.

My point is that OpenAI and its competitors want to scale data centers by a seemingly impossible amount in coming years, as evidenced by how much power they need. And even if they don't hit their goals, this clearly indicates that AI data center demand will extend far beyond 2026, which should allow Micron to enjoy steady growth, making the stock an absolute bargain today.

2. Duolingo's AI strategy is working
Language learning company Duolingo (DUOL 8.74%) isn't at the forefront of AI infrastructure, but it's using AI to provide new products and features. The strategy is working.

Only about 8% of Duolingo's 128 million monthly active users are paying subscribers, but subscriptions accounted for 84% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2025. The implication is clear: If the company can get more users to pay for a subscription, the benefit to its financial results will be substantial.

This is where AI comes in. Duolingo's highest subscription tier has AI features, such as live conversation, which is quite important for language learners seeking to up their communication skills. These new features are proving popular as Q2 subscription revenue was up 46% year over year. This is on top of the 50% subscription revenue growth the company reported in 2024.

Trading at about 18 times sales, Duolingo stock may not look like a bargain to some. However, the stock is down 40% from the all-time high it reached earlier this year. If the company can continue to put up such strong growth numbers, then its current valuation will end up looking like a bargain in hindsight.

3. Can Super Micro Computer execute?
When trying to find a good investment, I start by looking for the seemingly impossible: A high-growth business with expanding profit margins that trades at a below-average valuation. It's a tall order, but Super Micro Computer (SMCI 6.50%) can be that stock -- if it can execute.

Supermicro's growth comes with the same caveat as Micron's: How long will the AI data center boom last before the clock strikes midnight? That said, its role in the data center ecosystem should help the company to sustain its top-line growth for some time yet. The company's fiscal 2026 started in July, and management expects net sales growth of at least 50% compared to fiscal 2025.

According to YCharts, Super Micro Computer stock trades at about 22 times its forward earnings estimates. For a company growing at least 50%, that looks quite cheap. But there's a small issue: The company's profit margin has trended lower with scale, a trend investors are wary will continue.

Data by YCharts.

Supermicro's management believes its gross profit margin is bottoming out now, and the company is optimistic it can improve again long-term. Central to this optimism is the company's growing importance in data centers.

That's no sure thing, however. Fortunately, Supermicro's incredible revenue growth and ongoing profitability -- even at a lower margin -- could still make this stock a winner. And if margins improve, the stock could prove to be a very exciting investment.

While soaring AI stocks and high valuations make headlines, there are still reasonable bargains to be found in the AI space, including Micron, Duolingo, and Supermicro.

Jon Quast has positions in Micron Technology and Super Micro Computer. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia, Oracle, and Palantir Technologies. The Motley Fool recommends Duolingo. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has introduced Flood Platform, a cloud-hosted hub for advanced flood modeling that supports planning and delivery of critical flood infrastructure programs worldwide.

Now available as a subscription-based software-as-a-service offering, Flood Platform is the first purpose-built tool designed to unify and streamline flood modeling processes with Flood Modeller. Leveraging Jacobs' capabilities in areas such as digital solutions, cloud integration, cybersecurity, data management and artificial intelligence (AI), the platform standardizes how users manage, view and analyze flood-related data.

With flooding and extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe, clients face the challenge of managing and interpreting large volumes of data to plan and deliver resilient infrastructure. Flood Platform helps bring this information together to support faster, evidence-based decision making.

Jacobs Executive Vice President Amer Battikhi said: "At Jacobs, we integrate digital, data and AI capabilities throughout our global delivery portfolio to solve complex client challenges. Flood Platform demonstrates how cloud-based technology and automation can improve infrastructure planning and modeling – helping clients make more informed decisions and achieve faster project delivery and strengthened resilience."

Built on Microsoft Azure's technology, Flood Platform provides a flexible, scalable and more secure environment where users can upload data, manage access permissions, perform analysis, and collaborate smoothly with both internal teams and external stakeholders.  

Acting as a central location for data, simulations and collaboration, the platform integrates with trusted flood modeling tools like Jacobs' Flood Modeller.

Flood Platform was originally developed by Jacobs for internal use and has supported project delivery for more than 15 years. In response to client needs, Jacobs refined and expanded its capabilities, and it is now available as a subscription service to organizations worldwide. This platform has been instrumental in supporting significant projects such as Melbourne Water's Flood Mapping Program, which aims to provide comprehensive flood mapping for all municipalities across Greater Melbourne and the Westernport region, and the Environment Agency's Oxford-Cambridge Arc Flood Risk Investment Study, which helped unlock more than $134 billion (£100 billion) in economic value.

To learn more about Flood Platform, visit www.floodplatform.com.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook. 

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "future," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations, as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, uncertainties as to, the timing of the award of projects and funding and potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other legislation and executive orders related to governmental spending, including any directive to federal agencies to reduce federal spending or the size of the federal workforce, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, including the new tax legislation enacted in the U.S. in July 2025, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial positions or results of operations, as well as general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets, the possibility of a recession or economic downturn, and increased uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, among others. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

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Genflow Biosciences PLC (LSE:GENF, OTCQB:GENFF) shares jumped 88% on Thursday after the longevity-focused biotech firm announced a £440,000 fundraising that it said was more favourable to shareholders than a previously proposed deal.

The company scrapped an earlier subscription agreement announced on 2 October, instead opting for an alternative transaction in which chief executive Eric Leire subscribed for 40 million new shares at 1.1p each, the closing bid price on 8 October.

Leire will retain around 4.5 million shares and transfer the remaining 35 million to a consortium of existing investors. Both he and the group will receive one-for-one warrants exercisable at 1.2p over the next two years.

Genflow said the decision was taken to limit dilution for existing shareholders while ensuring sufficient funding to progress near-term objectives. The new shares are expected to be admitted to trading on 16 October, taking the company’s total share count to about 494 million.

Leire said the funding reflected the “continued confidence and commitment” of Genflow’s long-term investors. The rally follows a difficult year for small-cap biotech stocks, with the company’s focus now on advancing its genetic therapies aimed at extending healthy lifespan.

The stock rose 0.97p to  2.07p

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Cloudbreak Discovery PLC (LSE:CDL, OTC:CDBDF) shares jumped 20% after it secured an exclusive option to acquire the Crofton Gold Project in Western Australia.

The project is located in the Pilbara region, near Marble Bar and Nullagine. And, Cloudbreak highlighted that previous sampling campaigns have returned bonanza-grade assays, including 253 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 215 g/t silver.

Soil sampling also outlined multiple gold trends with strike lengths over one kilometre and values up to 3 g/t gold. Historic production in the area from 1901 to 1910 averaged 150 g/t gold.

"This is an incredibly exciting gold project in Western Australia and it adds significantly to our growing portfolio of gold assets in a period of record gold prices and resurgent silver prices," said managing director Tom Evans.

It is paying an initial option consideration of £10,000, and it will issue 56 million new shares to exercise the option by 31 January 2026.

In London, Cloudbreak shares gained 17% to change hands at 1.26p. 

This dovish outlook has weakened the U.S. Dollar Index, which slipped for a third consecutive session, lending further support to non-yielding assets like gold.

Silver Benefits from Industrial and Monetary Tailwinds
Silver extended its rally, supported by both safe-haven and industrial demand. The metal’s dual role has gained renewed importance as Fed easing expectations coincide with robust consumption in the solar and electronics sectors.

According to the Silver Institute, global silver demand is projected to rise by around 2% in 2025, led by photovoltaic applications and investment inflows into exchange-traded products.

A weaker dollar has also improved buying appetite from Asia and Europe, where physical premiums remain elevated. Analysts note that silver’s strong correlation with gold has helped sustain its upward trajectory, even as speculative traders have trimmed their positions following recent gains.

Market Outlook
With U.S. government operations partially shuttered and macro data delayed, traders are now awaiting Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming remarks for confirmation on the pace of policy easing.

While the near-term trend suggests consolidation, the broader outlook for both gold and silver remains constructive, anchored by lower rate expectations and persistent global uncertainty.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - Goldstorm Metals Corp. (TSXV: GSTM) (FSE: B2U) ("Goldstorm" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the 2025 exploration activities at its 100% owned Crown and Electrum Properties, covering over 16,000 hectares directly south of Seabridge Gold's KSM Project and Newmont's Brucejack Mine. Click link to view: Crown and Electrum locations.

October 09, 2025 3:00 AM EDT | Source: Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that drilling is underway on a 4,000-metre, multi-purpose program at the fully permitted Imwelo Gold Project in northwestern Tanzania. The first of approximately 24 planned holes has commenced at Area C, the location of the Company's planned initial open pit at Imwelo.

The program integrates reverse-circulation (RC) pre-collars with diamond core (DD) tails to reduce cost and cycle time while capturing the geotechnical and geological data required for final pit design and mine scheduling.

Program Objectives

Final pit design & geotechnical: Collect oriented core and rock-mass data to refine slope angles, wall support requirements, and ramp geometry; complete in-pit geotechnical domains for the final pit shells.Resource confidence & conversion: Infill shallow gaps to improve confidence in near-surface mineralization and, where supported by results, upgrade Inferred to Indicated categories and increase the Measured inventory in areas of sparse coverage.Resource growth: Test down-dip extensions at ~100 m and ~200 m vertical depths and step-outs along strike to the west beyond the current pit limits.Grade-control readiness: Generate data to plan close-spaced, shallow grade-control drilling to support early mining and ROM stockpile development.Metallurgy: Collect representative core for confirmatory test work across oxide-transition-fresh domains to validate recoveries and inform early mine sequencing.Marc Cernovitch, President & CEO, commented: "Kicking off drilling at Area C is a tangible step toward first production at Imwelo. This program is designed to tighten our final pit design, convert ounces where appropriate, and set up grade-control so that once construction begins we can move quickly into pre-strip and stockpiling. With a low-capex build plan and a fully permitted project, each metre drilled reduces risk and advances Imwelo along the development path."

Program Design & First Hole

Shallow infill: Eight holes will target gaps near the eastern and western pit margins and one central area, with intersections planned at approximately 25 m and 50 m vertical depth to tighten lateral pit boundaries.Depth extensions: Thirteen holes are planned on ~100 m section spacing to test the mineralized lodes at approximately 150 m and 200 m below surface, with the objective of upgrading classification down-dip and assessing the case for a future underground phase following the open-pit operation (currently envisioned at ~18-24 months of pit life).Western step-outs: Three holes are positioned west of a north-northeast-trending dyke-filled fault that truncates Area C at its western end; the structure is interpreted to offset mineralization 50-70 m to the north. These holes will test for continuity across the displacement.Hanging wall/foot wall potential: All holes are designed to drill completely through the existing modelled zone to evaluate additional hanging wall and footwall lodes not included in the current historical resource and pit design.First hole — IMWRD_005: Drilling has commenced on IMWRD_005, designed to intersect the Area C mineralization at ~120 m vertical depth near the western end of the zone. The hole is planned as an RC pre-collar to ~80 m, followed by a ~150 m DD tail to a projected final depth of ~230 m.

Context - select historical results (Area C, western end):

IMWRC-037: 2.0 m @ 5.06 g/t Au from 15 m and 6.8 m @ 14.6 g/t Au from 33.2 mIMWRC-038: 2.0 m @ 7.5 g/t Au from 22 mNotes: Intervals are down-hole lengths; true widths are unknown. Source: Measured Group Pty Ltd., Geology and Resource Estimate Report - Imwelo Project, Tanzania, May 2017.

Seth Dickinson, B.E. (Mining), Chief Operating Officer, added: "We've engineered this campaign to answer the last technical questions: slope angles, ramp geometry, and continuity down-dip and to the west. By combining RC with diamond tails we keep costs down without compromising core data quality. The work also builds the dataset we need for grade-control design and early mining, while testing the deeper potential that could support a follow-on underground phase."

Program Highlights (what to watch):

Western step-outs: Test continuity across the dyke-fault; success could extend the open-pit shell to the west.Down-dip holes (~100 m & ~200 m): Target resource conversion (Inf→Ind) and evaluate underground potential beneath Area C.Geotech core: Oriented DD for slope angles/ramp geometry to finalize pit design parameters.Met test work: Composites across oxide/transition/fresh to confirm recoveries and fine-tune early mine scheduling.The Company expects to provide periodic updates on drilling progress and initial assay results once received and validated under LVG's QA/QC protocols.

Cautionary Note on Production Decision
Although Imwelo has been the subject of JORC-compliant PEA, PFS and updated PFS work, these foreign-code studies are not current under NI 43-101. The Company has not completed a feasibility study on Imwelo that establishes mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability and is not treating the JORC-based estimates or analyses as current under CIM Definition Standards. Any decision to commence production is not based on a feasibility study of mineral reserves and therefore involves increased uncertainty and a higher risk of economic and technical failure. There is no certainty that the planned low-capex open-pit operation will be economically viable or that production will occur as anticipated. Risks include, without limitation, variations in grade and recovery, unexpected geotechnical or metallurgical challenges, cost overruns, funding availability, and operational, regulatory or permitting risks.

Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Scott, Pr. Sci. Nat., who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Scott is a Director and Officer of the Company.

Investor Relations Engagements
Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. has retained Market IQ Media Group Incorporated ("MIQ") & Sidis Holdings ("SIDIS") to provide investor relations and capital markets advisory services. The engagements are for an initial term of 6 months, renewable by mutual agreement, and may be terminated by either party on 30 days' notice. MIQ & SIDIS will receive a fee of $100,000 each. MIQ & SIDIS are arm's length to the Company. To the Company's knowledge, MIQ & SIDIS do not own or control any securities of the Company. The engagements are subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Lake Victoria Gold (LVG):
Lake Victoria Gold is a rapidly growing gold exploration and development company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LVG. Leveraging our unique position and experience, the Company is principally focused on growth and consolidation in the highly prolific and prospective Lake Victoria Goldfield in Tanzania.

The Company has a 100% interest in the Tembo project which has over 50 thousand meters of drilling and is located adjacent to Barrick's Bulyanhulu Mine. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Imwelo Project which is a fully permitted gold project west of AngloGold Ashanti's Geita Gold Mine. With historical resource estimates and a 2021 pre-feasibility study, the project is fully permitted for mine construction and production, positioning it as a near-term development opportunity.

LVG has assembled a highly experienced team with a track record of developing, financing, and operating mining projects in Africa with management, directors and partners owning more than 60% of the shares. Notably, the Company is grateful for the validation that comes with the support and equity investment from Barrick and recent strategic partnership with Taifa Group.

Taifa Group (a diverse group of companies with interests in amongst others, Mining, Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Agri Business, Pharmaceuticals and Leather) has entered into an agreement with the Company to obtain an equity stake in the Company and through its wholly owned subsidiary Taifa Mining (a wholly Tanzanian owned company), or other nominees. Taifa Mining will also carry out all the contract mining and civil works for the Imwelo project. Taifa Mining is Tanzania's largest mining contractor with over 30 years mining related experience. Taifa have been the contractor of choice to most mines in Tanzania and have maintained long and successful relationships with companies such as Petra, De Beers, Barrick, and AngloGold Ashanti. In addition, Taifa also owns the largest fleet of mining equipment in Tanzania. As a company, Taifa is committed to adopting and adhering to the latest internationally recognized standards throughout all aspects of its business.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,

Simon Benstead
Executive Chairman & CFO
Phone: +1 604-685-9316
Email: [email protected]

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 NEWS RELEASE.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including: future exploration and development plans with respect to the Imwelo Project, contract work on the Imwelo Project by Taifa Mining, securing additional financing for the development costs of the Imwelo project, the closing of the acquisition of the Imwelo Project and the concurrent financing, including the satisfaction of the closing conditions thereunder, and receipt of all regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange for the acquisition and financing. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.

Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond LVG's control, including risks associated with or related to: the completion of the acquisition of the Imwelo project, the concurrent financing and related transactions, including receipt of all regulatory approvals and third-party consents, the volatility of metal prices and LVG's common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving development or production, cost or other estimates; actual exploration or development plans and costs differing materially from the Company's estimates; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with operations in Tanzania and including risks related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally, including in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support for LVG's operations, including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting as required by law; compliance with anti-corruption laws, and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and LVG's reputation; and other risks disclosed in the Company's public filings.

LVG's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. LVG does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities

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, /PRNewswire/ -- ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 3711, "ASEH" or the "Company"), announces its unaudited consolidated net revenues for September and 3rd quarter of 2025.

CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)

Sept

Aug

Sept

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

60,561

56,466

55,579

+7.3 %

+9.0 %

Sept

Aug

Sept

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

1,995

1,899

1,739

+5.1 %

+14.7 %

Q3

Q2

Q3

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

168,569

150,750

160,105

+11.8 %

+5.3 %

Q3

Q2

Q3

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

5,663

4,838

4,956

+17.1 %

+14.3 %

Net revenues for ATM assembly, testing and material business are as follows:

ATM NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)

Sept

Aug

Sept

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

34,997

33,510

29,172

+4.4 %

+20.0 %

Sept

Aug

Sept

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

1,153

1,127

913

+2.3 %

+26.3 %

Q3

Q2

Q3

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

100,289

92,565

85,791

+8.3 %

+16.9 %

Q3

Q2

Q3

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

3,371

2,972

2,655

+13.4 %

+26.9 %

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(P911_p.DE), opens new tab said on Thursday its sales fell globally in the first nine months of 2025, blaming challenging market conditions and intense competition for a 26% slump in the Chinese market.

The carmaker delivered around 70,836 vehicles globally between July and September, roughly a 6% drop from last year's level according to a calculation by Reuters.

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In North America, its biggest market, sales grew by around 4.7% in the same period, according to calculations.

Between January and September it delivered 212,509 vehicles worldwide.

"We expect the market environment to remain challenging

in the future," Matthias Becker, member of the executive board for sales and marketing at Porsche AG, said in a statement.

The Stuttgard-based firm cut its outlook in September due to weaker demand, pressure in key market China and higher U.S. tariffs.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / BioNxt Solutions Inc. ("BioNxt" or the "Company") (CSE:BNXT)(OTCQB:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT), a bioscience innovator specializing in next-generation drug delivery technologies, today announced that it has completed a Track One priority patent filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its proprietary sublingual thin-film cladribine formulation (BNT23001), designed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). The Track One patent filing also covers sublingual drug products for the treatment of many other neurological autoimmune diseases, including myasthenia gravis and lupus nephritis.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OP Financial Group - the largest financial services group in Finland and a provider of banking and insurance services - and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that OP Life Assurance Ltd has become the first insurer in Europe and the first life insurance company globally to successfully go-live with the support of Guidewire Jutro Digital Platform (JDP), providing its sales teams with enhanced digital capabilities.

In recent years, OP Life Assurance has deployed Guidewire PolicyCenter and Guidewire BillingCenter on Guidewire Cloud Platform to drive a comprehensive transformation of its term life insurance line of business. It has now further enhanced the capabilities of their sales channels by implementing Guidewire Jutro Digital Platform, making it easier for OP Life Assurance to convert new business, increase partner engagement, and ensure customer retention.

Jutro enables insurers to reduce time‑to‑market by letting them update products and features once, then instantly expose those changes across all digital intake points and partner channels. With its built-in design system, it allows rapid design, testing and deployment of customer‑facing digital journeys without rebuilding underlying infrastructure. Guidewire partner CGI supported the latest OP Life Assurance implementation process.

OP Life Assurance Deputy CEO, Katja Taponen, said: “Less than 10% of Finns currently have life insurance, indicating a significant protection gap among our consumers. We wanted to bridge this gap by making a simple, clear life insurance product offering available to our customers through various digital channels.

“We are proud to be the first life insurance company to go live with Guidewire, which has helped us to realise our ambition of innovation in IT thanks to the Guidewire Cloud Platform and Jutro Digital Platform. Now, customers can purchase the new life insurance as well as covers for critical illness and temporary or permanent disability not only through our digital channel but also from insurance sales agents.”

Will McAllister, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of EMEA at Guidewire, said: “This milestone for OP Life Assurance is testament to the partnership that we have developed in recent years and the hard work of all the teams involved. OP Life Assurance is among a growing number of insurers that are using Jutro to tap into new sales channels, reducing the risk of forfeiting market share to competitors. It enables insurers to build apps that are reusable and brandable, plus any experience that customers build with Jutro has native integration to Guidewire’s core policy, claims and billing system. We look forward to continuing to support OP Life Assurance on the transformation journey.”

About OP Financial Group and OP Life Assurance

OP Financial Group is Finland’s largest financial services group, with more than two million owner-customers and over 14,000 employees. We provide a comprehensive range of banking and insurance services for personal and corporate customers. OP Financial Group consists of OP cooperative banks, its central cooperative OP Cooperative, and the latter's subsidiaries and affiliates. Our mission is to promote the sustainable prosperity, security and wellbeing of our owner-customers and operating region. Together with our owner-customers, we have been building Finnish society and a sustainable future for 120 years now. www.op.fi

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(0011.HK), opens new tab subsidiary in a deal worth around $13.6 billion.

"While strategic rationale is compelling, and this seems a sensible overall use of capital, we expect investors will query why now and at this price," Citi analyst Andrew Coombs wrote.

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Hang Seng Bank has come under fire for its performance and exposure to property markets in Hong Kong and mainland China.

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(.FTSE), opens new tab in early morning and set for its largest one-day drop since early April. The stock is still up over 25% so far in 2025.

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Hang Seng Bank shares surged nearly 30% on Thursday after parent company HSBC Holdings Plc announced plans to take the lender private in a deal valuing it at more than HK$290 billion (over $37 billion).

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(GASI.MI), opens new tab said on Thursday it would start offering the 1.9 million clients of its Alleanza Assicurazioni unit banking products provided by its private banking arm Banca Generali

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Generali said its two subsidiaries would strike an "insurbanking" partnership allowing insurer Alleanza's 10,000 agents, of which almost a third are also financial advisers, to offer customers current accounts and investment products.

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Generali said the accord aimed to help Alleanza increase its market share and diversify its sources of revenue, while Banca Generali would develop its asset management business by running the funds Alleanza would start offering its customers through new insurance policies.

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Zephyr Energy PLC (AIM:ZPHR, OTCQB:ZPHRF) has agreed a new investment, picking up a stake in 13 new wells in the US Rocky Mountain region.

The deal is under Zephyr's US$100 million strategic partnership with a US-based investor, and the acquisition will be completed via its Zephyr Hawk LLC vehicle.

It will see the investor fund 100% of the capital investment for the wells, with total capex forecast at around US$2.5 million.

"We believe that these will be the first of many, with additional similar investments already in our existing asset base," said chief executive Colin Harrington.

"Our goal is to drive additional, non-dilutive cash flow growth across our non-operated portfolio, and we look forward to securing further accretive opportunities in due course."