Omnicell, Inc. (OMCL) Discusses Launch of Titan XT Enterprise Platform and Its Impact on Pharmacy Operations December 8, 2025 7:01 PM EST
Company Participants
Kathleen Nemeth - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Randall Lipps - Founder, Executive Chairman, President & CEO
Nnamdi Njoku - Executive VP & COO
H. Radford - Executive VP & CFO
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Eugene Mannheimer - Prime Executions, Inc., Research Division
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Kathleen Nemeth
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations
Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining us today. I'm Kathleen Nemeth with Omnicell. It's my pleasure to be here today with our founder CEO and President; Randall Lipps, as well as our Chief Financial Officer; Baird Bradford; and our Chief Operating Officer, Nnamdi Njoku.
We're thrilled that you're able to join us, both here in the room as well as those of you joining us online. We can't wait to talk to you more about our announcement this -- that we made this morning, which is on our IR website at omnicell.com.
Before we start our Q&A, I do want to remind everyone that during the course of the discussion today, we may make forward-looking statements. There is always risks when you're talking about the future. So we encourage you to read our most recent filings with the SEC, which you can also find on our website.
With that, I'm going to turn it over to Randall for some opening comments, and we'll start with some Q&A.
Randall Lipps
Founder, Executive Chairman, President & CEO
Thank you, Kathleen. And what an exciting day it is for us here at the company to launch what I've termed our third wave of technology in our platform. We originally started with the G Series, original XT Series, and today we launched our third wave called Titan XT. And this is a new enterprise
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Raymond Jones
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Greetings, everyone, and thank you for joining today. Before we begin, please note that today's discussion contains forward-looking statements regarding our advertising business, the pending Nativo acquisition, future financial performance, strategic initiatives and business outlook. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Key risks include the timing and successful completion of the Nativo acquisition, which remains subject to customary closing conditions, our ability to successfully integrate Nativo's operations, technology and personnel, our ability to realize anticipated revenue and cost synergies, changes in the advertising market and competitive landscape, our ability to maintain user trust and privacy standards while scaling our advertising business and general economic and market conditions.
For a more complete discussion of risks that could impact our business and financial results, please refer to our most recent Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements are made as of today's date, and we undertake no obligation to update them, except as required by law.
With that, let me turn to today's agenda. James Selby, our Chief Revenue Officer, will be answering questions submitted in advance by sell-side analysts, which will be read in turn by Jolanta Masojada, our Head of Investor Relations in Australia; and myself, RJ Jones, Vice President of Investor Relations. We've received tremendous interest and thoughtful questions about our advertising business and Nativo acquisition. Today's goal is to give you a clear understanding of the industrial logic and strategic transformation this acquisition represents for Life360 as a platform company.
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Amazon's Next Chapter: A Look Back at 2025 and What Investors Should Expect in 2026
Amazon spent 2025 strengthening its foundations, and 2026 could mark the start of a more profitable chapter.
Amazon (AMZN 1.24%) enters 2026 in a stronger and more diversified position than it was at the same time last year. While retail continues to define the brand, 2025 showed that the company's economic engine is increasingly driven by cloud computing, advertising, and artificial intelligence (AI).
If 2025 was a year of foundation-building, then 2026 may be the year investors start to see acceleration. Here's what stood out in 2025 and what long-term investors should expect next.
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What 2025 taught us about Amazon
AWS regained momentum through AI
Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing entered 2025 with questions hanging over its competitive position. But as the year progressed, AWS reasserted itself as Amazon's most important profit engine.
Revenue grew in the mid to high teens throughout the year, supported by rising enterprise demand and accelerating AI workloads. Amazon leaned heavily into its custom silicon strategy -- Trainium and Inferentia -- providing customers with more cost-efficient options for training and inference. Meanwhile, Bedrock made it easier for companies to build generative AI applications using Amazon's own models or those of partners like Anthropic.
Rather than competing for consumer-facing AI attention, AWS focused on powering the back end of AI adoption. This deepened customer stickiness and expanded the long-term opportunity as more companies scale AI deployments.
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Advertising became Amazon's fastest-growing segment
2025 marked a turning point for Amazon's advertising business. Annualized ad revenue exceeded $60 billion, outpacing retail, subscriptions, and even AWS. The driver was simple: Amazon sits at the intersection of shopping intent, first-party data, and media consumption.
Prime Video's shift to an ad-supported tier gave Amazon immediate scale in streaming ads. Fire TV integration helped unify Amazon's connected TV footprint. Across e-commerce, sponsored products have remained one of the highest-converting ad formats in the digital market.
Notably, Amazon's demand-side platform has expanded its partnerships to include Netflix, Roku, and third-party publishers. That allowed Amazon to sell targeted ads beyond its own properties, a quiet but significant step toward becoming a broader adtech player.
Retail slowed but remained strategically essential
Amazon's U.S. e-commerce growth moderated in 2025 as Walmart, Temu, and Shein increased competitive pressure. International markets, such as India and Brazil, grew faster but still delivered thinner margins.
Even so, retail held up well strategically. For instance, North America's e-commerce revenue rose 11% in the third quarter of 2025. International came in stronger at 14% year-over-year growth. Similarly, operating income improved in the first nine months of 2025. In short, retail may not have been the growth engine in 2025, but it continued to deliver solid progress and provide the data that powers AWS and advertising.
With the groundwork laid in 2025, 2026 has the potential to demonstrate how these pieces come together.
AWS enters an AI-driven acceleration phase
AI workloads are expected to represent a larger share of AWS's revenue mix by 2026. Training and inference demand remains strong, and more enterprises are shifting mission-critical applications to the cloud.
The key question is margin performance. Amazon's heavy capital expenditures will still weigh on short-term profitability; however, if utilization ramps smoothly, AWS could experience both stable growth and improved operating leverage. For perspective, capital expenditures (capex) surged from $55 billion in the first nine months of 2024 to $92 billion in the same period in 2025. 2026 may be the first year investors get a clearer read on how the AI buildout translates into financial returns.
Advertising becomes a more visible earnings driver
Advertising is expected to remain one of Amazon's most dependable growth levers in 2026. Investors should expect expansion on three fronts, including retail media, connected TV, and off-Amazon adtech -- through Amazon's demand-side platform (DSP). Combined, these drivers should contribute meaningfully to both top-line growth and margin expansion.
Retail becomes more efficient, even with modest growth
Amazon is unlikely to return to double-digit retail growth in 2026, but that may not be a concern. The focus is shifting to efficiency, with more automation in warehouses, faster delivery hubs, and improved personalization through the use of AI.
If Amazon can lift retail margins, even incrementally, and together with an acceptable growth rate, the result -- combined with stronger AWS and advertising contributions -- could materially support overall profitability.
What does it mean for investors?
Amazon enters 2026 with three durable engines: AWS, advertising, and AI. Retail may not drive the headline growth numbers, but it remains the backbone that supports the broader ecosystem. For long-term investors, Amazon remains a business worth following closely -- and, when valuation permits, owning.
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Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies will explore the manufacturing and packaging of Intel products for local markets at Tata Electronics' upcoming plants.
Intel and Tata also plan to assess ways to rapidly scale tailored artificial intelligence PC solutions for consumers and businesses in India.
In a press release on Monday, Tata said that the collaboration marks a pivotal step towards developing a resilient, India-based electronics and semiconductor supply chain.
"Together [with Intel], we will drive an expanded technology ecosystem and deliver leading semiconductors and systems solutions, positioning us well to capture the large and growing AI opportunity," said N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, the principal investment holding company of Tata companies.
Tata Electronics, established in 2020, has been investing billions to build India's first pure-play foundry. The facility will manufacture semiconductor products for the AI, automotive, computing and data storage industries, according to Tata Electronics.
The firm is also building new facilities for assembly and testing.
India, despite being one of the world's largest consumers of electronics, lacks chip design or fabrication capabilities.
However, the Indian government has been working to change that as part of efforts to reduce dependence on chip imports and capture a bigger share of the global electronics market, which is shifting away from China.
Under New Delhi's "India Semiconductor Mission," at least 10 semiconductor projects have been approved with a cumulative investment of over $18 billion.
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Oil and Natural Gas Technical Analysis As Markets Eye Peace Talks and Fed Shift
Oil remains weak amid rising Iraqi supply and uncertain peace talks, while natural gas maintains bullish momentum.
Oil prices are consolidating below key resistance and remain weak. The market is closely watching peace talks on the Ukraine conflict, which could quickly shift supply expectations. Any sign of stalled negotiations may push prices higher, while progress could lower them as supply risks ease.
Moreover, the fresh production from Iraq is also weighing on the market. The return of output from Lukoil’s West Qurna 2 field increases supply, adding pressure to both Brent crude oil (BCO) and WTI crude oil (CL). At the same time, discussions by the G7 and EU about more onerous restrictions on Russian oil create uncertainty, which can limit downside moves.
Meanwhile, the interest rate expectations add another layer to price action. The markets anticipate a U.S. rate cut, which could weaken the dollar and support crude oil prices. However, the oversupply may cap gains in 2026. If OPEC+ cuts output and U.S. shale slows, oil may recover later, but the near-term outlook remains pressured.
WTI Crude Oil (CL) Technical Analysis
WTI Oil Daily Chart – Bearish Pressure
The daily chart for WTI crude oil shows that the price is consolidating below both the 50-day and 200-day SMAs, signalling potential for further downside. The sustained consolidation beneath the 50-day SMA suggests continued bearish momentum in the coming days.
The chart also highlights a long-term support zone between the $55 and $60 levels, where the price is currently compressing. A break below $55 would likely trigger strong selling pressure. On the other hand, a breakout above $65 could drive prices toward the $70 region.
WTI Oil 4-Hour Chart – Consolidation with Negative Bias
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As a result, $62 remains the immediate resistance level, and the price is likely to trend lower in the coming days.
Natural Gas (NG) Technical Analysis
Natural Gas Daily Chart – Bullish Momentum
The daily chart for natural gas (NG) shows that the price broke above the $4.70 level and continued to rise, reaching a peak of around $5.50. After marking this high, the price retraced lower toward the support zone between $4.50 and $4.70.
The emergence of a cup‑and‑handle pattern, followed by a strong bottom formation in the $2.50–$2.60 range, indicates that the broader trend remains upward. However, a break below $4.50 would likely push prices toward the $4.00 region.
Natural Gas 4-Hour Chart – Positive Trend
The 4-hour chart for natural gas shows that the price formed a strong bottom at the $2.60 level and broke higher, reaching $4.70. A double bottom pattern just below $4.70 indicates short-term bullish momentum.
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US Dollar Index (DXY) Technical Analysis
US Dollar Daily Chart – Consolidation
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US Dollar 4-Hour Chart – Negative Price Action
The 4-hour chart for the U.S. Dollar Index shows that the index consolidated around the red-dotted trendline after forming a double top near the 100.50 level. A break below 98.00 could push the index lower toward 96.50. Furthermore, a break below 96.50 would confirm the next leg down.
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On November 14, 2025, before the market opened, Gauzy announced “the Commercial Court of Lyon, France, ordered the commencement of French law insolvency proceedings (“Redressement Judiciaire”) relating to three subsidiaries of Gauzy located in France.” “Redressement Judiciaire are French insolvency proceedings aimed at preserving a company’s business and operations, maintaining employment and repaying creditors while allowing for a plan to enable its recovery.” The Company further revealed the “commencement of these insolvency proceedings in France constitutes a default under the Company’s existing senior secured debt facilities, which if not remedied could lead to an event of default.” Finally, the Company disclosed that it will not be releasing its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 14, 2025, as previously planned, due to the proceedings.
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Investors should watch two key metrics while staying focused on the long term.
Cava (CAVA +0.96%) has attracted considerable attention since its June 2023 IPO. The restaurant chain has developed a following for its fast-casual approach with serving Mediterranean food, a food type that has become increasingly popular for its flavors and health benefits.
Cava also continues a rapid expansion, with numerous restaurants in new markets under development. However, like many other restaurant chains, Cava has suffered from slowing sales growth as customers eat out less. Thus, investors need to watch for two specific metrics that could influence the stock's direction moving forward.
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1. Same-restaurant sales
On the surface, the company seems to be prospering. In the first nine months of fiscal 2025 (ended Oct. 5), revenue of $905 million rose 23% compared to the same period in fiscal 2024. Indeed, yearly growth in the third quarter had slowed to 20%, but that may be the least of Cava's problems. The much more pressing concern is the slowdown in same-restaurant sales, which measures yearly sales increases at restaurants open for 365 days or more.
In Q3, same-restaurant sales growth was 1.9% over the last year. Still, as recently as Q1, same-restaurant sales growth stood at 11% annually, amounting to a dramatic slowdown.
Other restaurants like Chipotle have experienced the same trend, so this is not unique to Cava. However, rising costs have discouraged consumers from eating out. Without an obvious solution to this problem, the stock has fallen by over 50% this year, and its elevated 47 P/E ratio may further discourage investors from buying amid this slowdown.
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Moving forward with Cava stock
In order to understand Cava stock in 2026 and beyond, investors need to watch same-restaurant sales numbers and restaurant additions.
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SummaryArgan boasts a record $3B backlog, 94% power-focused, supporting long-term revenue confidence despite recent revenue softness.Gross margins reached 18.7% in Q3, with the YTD average at 18.8%, exceeding management's conservative 16%+ through-cycle benchmark.Balance sheet remains robust: $727M in cash/investments, zero debt, rising dividends, and a $150M repurchase plan signal capital return confidence.I value AGX at $374/share, seeing the post-earnings selloff as a reset, not a thesis break, amid sector tailwinds and execution strength. Sumala Chidchoi/iStock via Getty Images
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On the one hand, you have record backlog, higher margins, rising earnings, and a bigger
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Welcome to the Sallie Mae Investor Forum 2025 Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the call over to Kate deLacy, Senior Director and Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.
Kate deLacy
Senior Director & Head of Investor Relations
Thank you, Cory. Good evening, and welcome to the 2025 Sallie Mae Investor Forum. It is my pleasure to be here today with Jon Witter, our CEO; Pete Graham, our CFO; and Melissa Bernau, Managing Vice President of Strategic Finance. After the prepared remarks, we will open the call for questions.
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Paramount Skydance is seeking to buy Warner Bros. Discovery at $108.4 billion in a hostile takeover attempt.
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Paramount Skydance is seeking to buy Warner Bros. Discovery at a $108.4 billion valuation.
The offer represents one of the largest hostile takeover attempts in history.
Here are 14 more of the biggest deals in recent decades, according to Dealogic.
Paramount Skydance's bid to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery is a big deal — literally.
The all-cash offer of $30 per share works out to a valuation of more than $108 billion, or an equity valuation of $78.7 billion, for WBD's entire operation, putting it in the upper echelons of hostile takeover attempts in recent decades.
In fairness, the $82.7 billion deal, or $72 billion equity valuation, from streaming giant Netflix is also pretty massive. That was the one WBD's board had agreed on, and it excluded certain pieces of the business.
"We are taking our offer directly to shareholders to give them the opportunity to act in their own best interests and maximize the value of their shares." Paramount CEO David Ellison said in a statement.
To get a sense of the biggest hostile takeover deals of the past 30 years, Business Insider asked financial analytics provider Dealogic to pull the numbers.
Here are the equity valuations of the 14 largest hostile takeover announcements since 1995, and where the Paramount deal for WBD would fit in.
AT&T Broadband LLC by Comcast Corp, 2002 - $32.7 billionComcast launched an unsolicited bid for AT&T Broadband, which was then the largest cable operator in the US. After a few rounds of negotiations and pressure from shareholders, AT&T accepted the offer. The deal gave rise to Comcast's national expansion.
Twitter Inc by Elon Musk, 2022 - $41.3 billionThe billionaire CEO of Tesla made an unsolicited offer to buy Twitter after building a large stake. Twitter initially resisted, but eventually accepted the deal. Musk, however, tried to back out of the deal and was met with litigation, before eventually closing the takeover he started. Musk had since then changed the platform's algorithm, its name, and content moderation rules.
National Westminster Bank by Royal Bank of Scotland Group, 1999 - $42.6 billionIn what was at the time Europe's largest hostile takeover, RBS and Bank of Scotland fought in a bidding war for NatWest, which ended with RBS's victory through a hostile offer. The deal helped RBS become a global banking giant, but at the cost of taking on excessive debt. RBS collapsed during the 2008 financial crisis.
Genentech Inc by Roche Holding AG, 2009 - $46.8 billionRoche, which already owned a majority stake in Genentech, launched a hostile bid for full ownership. The biotech company initially resisted the attempt due to undervaluation. After raising the offer, Roche succeeded.
Reynolds American Inc by British American Tobacco, 2016 - $49.4 billionBAT made an unsolicited offer to buy the remainder of Reynolds, after already owning a large stake in it. Reynolds negotiated a higher price but ultimately accepted the takeover. The deal created the world's largest publicly traded tobacco company at the time.
Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC by InBev SA/NV, 2008 - $50.5 billionBelgium's InBev made a hostile offer for Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of beer brand Budweiser. AB's management and founding family initially resisted being taken over by a foreign company, but shareholders pressured them to accept after InBev raised its bid.
Monsanto Co by Bayer AG, 2018 - $57 billionBayer made an unsolicited offer to Monsanto, and the chemical company held out for a higher price before accepting the deal. Unfortunately for Bayer, the German biotech company also inherited lawsuits against Monsanto's Roundup herbicide.
Elf Aquitaine SA by TotalFina SA, 2000 - $57.9 billionTotalFina launched a hostile bid for Elf in a dramatic French corporate battle. After nearly a year of fighting and regulatory scrutiny, the companies merged and became one of the world's biggest oil companies. The combined entity was eventually renamed as TotalEnergies.
Shire PLC by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, 2019 - $63.1 billionJapanese company Takeda made a series of unsolicited bids for UK-based Shire. Shire repeatedly rejected the deal until Takeda substantially increased the offer. This is one of the largest acquisitions ever made by a Japanese company, and it gave Takeda a large rare disease drug portfolio.
Aventis SA by Sanofi-Synthelabo SA, 2004 - $72.9 billionSanofi's unsolicited takeover was met with strong resistance from Aventis, so much so that the company sought to be acquired by a different pharmaceutical giant, Novartis. Sanofi sweetened the offer, and Aventis eventually accepted it.
Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, 2025 (Pending) - $78.7 billionParamount launched its hostile takeover bid after WBD's board bypassed its offers in favor of a deal with Netflix.
Warner-Lambert Co by Pfizer Inc, 2000 - $86.6 billionPfizer launched a hostile bid to break apart Warner-Lambert's agreed merger with American Home Products. Warner-Lambert fought back but ultimately conceded. This gave Pfizer full ownership of Lipitor, which holds the record for the highest lifetime sales for a single drug.
ABN Amro Holding NV by Royal Bank of Scotland Group, 2007 - $97 billionImmediately before the 2008 financial crisis, Barclays tried to acquire ABN AMRO amicably, but RBS, alongside Fortis and Banco Santander, countered with a hostile, higher bid and won. The acquisition sped up RBS's collapse soon after.
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Mannesmann AG by Vodafone AirTouch, 2000 - $177.4 billionUK company Vodafone AirTouch launched a hostile bid for German company Mannesmann, which had rapidly become one of Europe's most valuable telecom companies. Mannesmann fiercely resisted, framing the bid as an attack on German industrial values and national pride. The record-setting battle lasted three months, ending with Vodafone winning by raising the bid.
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Donaldson: High-Quality Industrial Compounder Positioned For Multi-Year Growth And P/E Re-Rating
SummaryDonaldson Company is well-positioned for further upside, supported by robust growth across Mobile, Industrial, and Life Sciences segments.Secular tailwinds from AI-driven power generation, resilient off-road demand, and recovery in bioprocessing and disk drive markets underpin the bullish outlook.Margin expansion is expected from operating leverage, cost optimization, and footprint rationalization, with incremental margins guided in the 40% range for FY26.At a 22.9x FY26 P/E, DCI is rated a buy, with potential for re-rating to mid-high 20s P/E as cyclical and structural drivers turn positive. Anze Furlan / psgtproductions/iStock via Getty Images
Investment Thesis I last covered Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) in June last year, and the stock has performed well since then, gaining ~25%. Moving forward, I believe the stock can see further upside. DCI should see
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GAUZ CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Files Securities Fraud Lawsuit On Behalf Of Gauzy Ltd. Shareholders
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), announces that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned Duong v. Gauzy Ltd., et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-10179 on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Gauzy Ltd. (“Gauzy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GAUZ) securities between March 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Plaintiff pursues claims un.
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ATYR Deadline: ATYR Investors with Losses Have Opportunity to Lead aTyr Pharma, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of aTyr Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATYR) between January 16, 2025 and September 12, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important December 8, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.
So what: If you purchased aTyr Pharma common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
What to do next: To join the aTyr Pharma class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=46109 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 8, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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Details of the case: According to the complaint, defendants provided overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the efficacy of Efzofitimod, particularly, the drug's capability to allow a patient to completely taper their steroid usage.
When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Align Technology Announces Invisalign® System With Mandibular Advancement Featuring Occlusal Blocks for Class II Skeletal and Dental Correction
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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For December 2025
SummaryI track a custom universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify timely, attractive investment opportunities based on valuation and forward return potential.28 of these stocks currently offer estimated future returns of at least 10%, with 18 appearing potentially undervalued per my Free Cash Flow model.Top-ranked names like ResMed, Mastercard, and MSCI combine strong projected EPS growth with reasonable valuations.My strategy prioritizes total return and dividend growth, focusing on stocks with robust fundamentals, attractive valuations, and compelling long-term prospects. Mying Aung/iStock via Getty Images
High-Quality Dividend Stock Investable Universe On September 1, 2024, I started tracking an investable universe of what I believe to be 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks. You can find out more about the formation of this investable
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BHP to Sell Stake in Western Australia Power Infrastructure to BlackRock in $2 Billion Deal
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rio2 Limited (“Rio2” or the “Company”) (TSX: RIO; OTCQX: RIOFF; BVL: RIO) is pleased to announce that due to strong investor demand, the Company, Raymond James Ltd., (“Raymond James”), Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. (“Stifel”), and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. (“BMO”), the co-lead underwriters and joint bookrunners (collectively, the “Underwriters”) have upsized the previously announced “bought deal” financing from C$140 million to approximately C$166 million, or approximately US$120 million (the “Equity Financing”). Under the Equity Financing, the Underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a “bought deal” basis, 74,865,000 Subscription Receipts of the Company (“Subscription Receipts”) at a price of $2.22 per Subscription Receipts (the “Issue Price”) for gross proceeds of C$166,200,300.
The Company has granted the Underwriters an over-allotment option (the “Over-Allotment Option”), exercisable in whole or in part, at any time, and from time to time, for a period of 30 days following the Closing Date, to purchase at the Issue Price up to such number of additional Subscription Receipts as is equal to 15% of the number of Subscription Receipts sold pursuant to the Offering. The Underwriters can elect to exercise the Over-Allotment Option to cover over-allotments, if any, and for market stabilization purposes.
Other than the increase in the size of the Equity Financing, all other terms remain unchanged following the Amendment.
The Equity Financing is expected to close on or about December 15, 2025, subject to certain customary closing conditions, including the receipt of all necessary approvals from the TSX.
About Rio2 Limited
Rio2 is a mining company with a focus on development and mining operations with a team that has proven technical skills as well as a successful capital markets track record. Rio2 is focused on taking its Fenix Gold Project in Chile to production in the shortest possible timeframe based on a staged development strategy. Rio2 and its wholly owned subsidiary, Fenix Gold Limitada, are companies with the highest environmental standards and responsibility with the firm conviction that it is possible to develop mining projects that respect the three pillars (Social, Environment, Economics) of responsible development. As related companies, we reaffirm our commitment to apply environmental standards beyond those that are mandated by regulators, seeking to protect and preserve the environment of the territories that we operate in.
To learn more about Rio2 Limited, please visit: www.rio2.com or Rio2's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively “forward-looking information”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the Transaction, the operations of the Condestable Mine and its potential expansion, expansion of the Fenix Gold Project, and other aspects of Rio2’s future operations, strategy and plans. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: the completion of the Transaction and the timing thereof; the expected benefits, synergies and strategic positioning resulting from the Transaction (including diversification, cash flow to support growth, minimal share dilution, accretion across key per-share metrics, and strong internal rate of return); the completion of the Equity Financing; the use of proceeds from the Equity Financing; approvals of the TSX with respect to the Equity Financing, and other matters ancillary or incidental to the foregoing.
All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “predict”, “potential”, “targeting”, “intend”, “could”, “might”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions. The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Rio2’s management, including but not limited to: expectations concerning prevailing commodity prices (including copper and gold prices), exchange rates, interest rates, applicable royalty rates and tax laws; capital efficiencies; legislative and regulatory environment of Chile and Peru; future mining and production rates and estimates of capital and operating costs for both the Fenix Gold Project and Condestable Mine; expectations regarding the availability of debt financing and completion of the Equity Financing and the Private Placement; estimates of reserves and resources at both properties; anticipated timing and results of capital expenditures and expansion projects; the sufficiency of capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; results of operations and performance; the successful completion of the Transaction in accordance with the terms of the Agreement; the availability and cost of financing, labor and services; Rio2’s ability to access capital on satisfactory terms; the integration of Condestable operations; the realization of expected synergies and benefits from the Transaction; the receipt of all regulatory and exchange approvals for the Transaction and the satisfaction of closing conditions for the Transaction.
Rio2 believes the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. A description of assumptions used to develop such forward-looking information and a description of risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information can be found in Rio2's disclosure documents on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the completion of debt and equity financings for the Transaction; risks relating to the completion of the Transaction, including the satisfaction of closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals; risks associated with the integration of Condestable operations; risks relating to copper price volatility and market conditions; operational risks at the Condestable Mine; risks associated with mining operations in Peru; risks relating to the Vendor Debt arrangements and associated security interests; currency fluctuation risks; regulatory and permitting risks in both Chile and Peru; and management’s ability to anticipate and manage the factors and risks referred to herein.
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Google Denies Report It Plans to Bring Ads to AI Chatbot Gemini
Google denied a Monday (Dec. 8) report by AdWeek that the tech giant plans to bring ads to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini.
“This story is based on uninformed, anonymous sources who are making inaccurate claims,” Dan Taylor, vice president, global ads at Google, said in a Monday post on X. “There are no ads in the Gemini app and there are no current plans to change that.”
AdWeek had said earlier in the day, in a post on X promoting a paywalled article: “[Google] has told advertising clients in recent days that it plans to bring ads to its AI chatbot Gemini, according to agency buyers familiar with the conversations.”
It was reported in May that Google was testing the placement of ads inside AI chatbot conversations in an effort to protect its search ads business.
Bloomberg reported at the time that Google had begun embedding ads directly into conversations with AI chatbots from startups, including iAsk and Liner, and that this was an expansion of Google’s AdSense for Search network, setting the stage for a new era of AI-powered monetization.
In the pilot, Google inserted contextual ads into real-time chats between users and AI chatbots.
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Meta said in October that it will begin using people’s conversations with its AI to create personalized ads and content. The change is set to go into effect on Dec. 16.
“Your interactions with content on Facebook and Instagram have long shaped what appears in your feed,” the company wrote in a blog post. “Just like other personalized services, we tailor the ads and content you see based on your activity, ensuring that your experience evolves as your interests change. Many people expect their interactions to make what they see more relevant. Soon, interactions with AI will be another signal we use to improve people’s experience.”
In August, it was reported that Elon Musk was planning to let companies promote their brands within X’s AI chatbot.
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ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages America's Car-Mart, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - CRMT
December 08, 2025 9:18 PM EST | Source: The Rosen Law Firm PA
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of America's Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) resulting from allegations that America's Car-Mart may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased America's Car-Mart securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=46025 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On September 4, 2025, during market hours, Benzinga published an article entitled "America's Car-Mart Stock Plunges After Sales Volume Dip, Delinquency Uptick." The article stated that America's Car-Mart, Inc. stock was trading "lower after the company reported first-quarter results. The company reported a first-quarter loss of 69 cents per share, compared with a net loss of 15 cents per share in the year-ago period."
On this news, America's Car-Mart's stock fell 18.2% on September 4, 2025.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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Warner Bros' lack of response fueled Paramount's hostile bid, filing says
Paramount Skydance's 11th-hour, hostile $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery was rooted in what it considered a lack of responsiveness from Warner Bros to its ardent overtures late last week, a securities filing on Monday showed.
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SummaryRezolute is positioned for upside with key catalysts ahead, notably the imminent sunRIZE Phase 3 topline readout for Ersodetug.RZLT maintains a solid $152.2M cash position, supporting a ~23-month runway as it advances late-stage programs in rare hyperinsulinism indications.Ersodetug targets both congenital and tumor-associated hyperinsulinism, with promising Phase 2 data and regulatory alignment for streamlined registrational studies.Positive sunRIZE data could drive a substantial re-rating, supporting a risk-adjusted price target of $18–$25 per share given rare-disease market dynamics.selvanegra/iStock via Getty Images
Thesis Rezolute, Inc. (RZLT) stock has been on quite the upward trend in recent times as the market has become increasingly bullish on the potential of Ersodetug. There are also a couple of nice catalysts coming
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Nvidia Stock Pops After President Trump OKs Sales of New H200 AI Chips to China
Shares of the artificial intelligence (AI) giant gained 2.3% in Monday's after-hours trading, which bodes well for Tuesday's price action.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock gained 2.3% in after-hours trading on Monday, following President Donald Trump's reportedly posting on Truth Social that the U.S. government will allow Nvidia to export its new H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to select customers in China. Nvidia will have to pay the government 25% of its revenue derived from the sales of these chips to Chinese customers.
Trump reportedly stated that the same deal allowing AI chip exports to China would also apply to Nvidia's rivals, such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel.
Granted, 25% is a hefty cut, but Nvidia boasts large profit margins, so it should be able to pay such a cut while still generating a significant profit on these chips.
And certainly for investors, some profit generated from sales of data center AI chips to China is better than no sales of data center AI chips to China.
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The H200 is Nvidia's new data center AI chip for the Chinese market
The H200 is Nvidia's new data center AI chip for the Chinese market. It's more powerful than the H20 chip, which was Nvidia's prior chip specifically for China. However, it's not as powerful as Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) based on its Blackwell architecture, which are its current data center AI chips for U.S. customers and customers in allied nations.
Earlier this year, the U.S. government enacted export controls on H2O, essentially restricting Nvidia from selling it to China. The government cited national security reasons. Then, in August, there was an about-face when the Trump administration announced that it would begin issuing licenses for Nvidia to sell its H20 chip to select Chinese customers, and that Nvidia would give the government a 15% cut of the revenue derived from these sales.
However, according to reports, the Chinese government instructed Chinese companies not to buy Nvidia's H20 chip. So, Nvidia has had very little to no sales of the H20 for the last couple of quarters.
It remains to be seen whether the Chinese government will take similar actions regarding the H200. However, I don't think this will be the case because the H200 is notably more powerful than the H20 and reportedly more powerful than the AI chips made by Chinese companies. In other words, the H200 chips should be hard for China to pass up.
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Early reports on this H200 news indicate that Trump's decision is controversial, as some individuals have concerns about China gaining access to these more powerful AI chips.
Nonetheless, for Nvidia and investors in Nvidia stock, this H200 news is good news. Nvidia should see a boost in revenue and profits in future quarterly reports, assuming the Chinese government doesn't instruct Chinese companies to refrain from buying the H200 chip.
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The Top 3 Risks Alibaba Investors Should Not Ignore
Alibaba is no longer the broken story many feared two years ago, but it isn't yet a fully repaired one.
Alibaba Group (BABA 0.12%) continues to remake itself. Its September 2025 quarter delivered a familiar mix of progress and pressure: Revenue rose 5% year over year to RMB 247.8 billion ($34.8 billion), cloud revenue jumped 34%, and artificial intelligence (AI) demand remained a powerful tailwind.
Yet profitability sank, with non-GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) net income falling roughly 72%, and free cash flow turned negative as the company invested heavily in data centers, logistics, and quick commerce.
That combination captures Alibaba's current reality. The company's long-term repositioning looks increasingly credible, but investors must navigate real risks that could slow or complicate the recovery. Among many uncertainties, three stand out as the most important for investors to watch.
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1. E-commerce competition remains structurally intense
Alibaba's e-commerce business stabilized this year, with its core customer management revenue increasing by 10% year over year in the latest quarter. Still, it's too early for celebration.
The competitive pressure it faces today is very different from that of a decade ago. Platforms like Pinduoduo continue to win value-seeking shoppers with aggressive pricing and an unmatched reputation for bargains. Meanwhile, Douyin has permanently reshaped online shopping behavior by merging short-form content with product discovery. JD.com, on the other hand, remains strong in categories that rely on consumer trust, such as electronics and high-value household goods.
This competitive trifecta makes sustaining growth and protecting margins far more challenging than in the past. For Alibaba, defending its core commerce engine now requires continuous product innovation, better buyer retention strategies, and more precise personalization tools.
The risk for investors is not that Alibaba will lose relevance -- its ecosystem remains vast -- but that the company may never regain the margin profile it once enjoyed. That's important since the younger growth engines like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing still require plenty of investment, which has to come from the profits of its mature e-commerce business.
In other words, if the commerce business fails to deliver steady growth while maintaining its margin, Alibaba's broader transformation becomes harder to finance and justify.
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To stay competitive in China's fast-changing retail landscape, Alibaba has leaned aggressively into the local, high-frequency quick-commerce business. Strategically, the move makes sense. High-frequency purchases keep users active, strengthen loyalty to the Taobao ecosystem, and protect Alibaba from losing everyday shopping habits to Meituan or Pinduoduo.
But these initiatives come with high financial costs. The September 2025 quarter made this clear. Alibaba's logistics and fulfillment spending rose as it expanded last-mile capabilities, while customer acquisition remained expensive due to elevated promotional activity.
These costs directly contributed to the sharp drop in profitability and negative free cash flow. For perspective, adjusted earnings before interest, tax, and amortization (EBITA) plunged 76% for its Chinese e-commerce business.
Quick commerce is notoriously tricky to scale profitably. Small basket sizes, labor-intensive delivery networks, and the need for hyperlocal inventory make unit economics challenging for even the most efficient operators. Alibaba hopes that automation, data-driven routing, and better order density will improve efficiency over time. But until it demonstrates that these services can operate with less cash burn, quick commerce will remain a structural drag on margins.
3. Investor sentiment toward Chinese tech remains unpredictable
Even when Alibaba reports solid operational results, the stock remains hostage to broader sentiment swings. Investors continue to react sharply to macro headlines involving China's economic recovery, consumer confidence, or regulatory posture. Concerns about U.S.–China relations amplify this effect, particularly in areas tied to technology transfers, semiconductors, and cloud infrastructure.
The September quarter showed that Alibaba can outperform on AI and cloud growth and yet still face muted stock performance if investors remain uneasy about profitability or China's macro outlook. This unpredictability means that fundamentals and sentiment do not always move in tandem. Investors who own Alibaba must accept that the stock will experience periods of volatility that reflect broader market psychology rather than the company's actual performance.
This dynamic does not negate Alibaba's long-term potential, especially as cloud and AI revenue scale. But it does mean investors need to position carefully, size positions appropriately, and remain patient through sentiment-driven swings.
What does it mean for investors?
Alibaba today is a company in transition.
Its cloud and AI businesses are gaining real traction, and the September quarter provided clear evidence that the company is becoming a significant force in China's AI infrastructure market. At the same time, the financial strain of quick commerce, the intensity of e-commerce competition, and an unpredictable sentiment environment create a more nuanced investment environment.
Investors who believe in Alibaba's long-term pivot should monitor execution closely, with particular attention to cloud margins, cash flow trends, and whether quick commerce economics begin to improve.
Those who want smoother earnings or lower volatility may prefer to wait for more evident signs of profit stabilization.
We’ve seen many notable splits in recent years, with companies aiming to increase liquidity within shares and erase barriers to entry for potential investors.
Lower share prices are more affordable for a greater portion of investors, although it’s worth noting that the rise of fractional share investing offered by many brokerages has alleviated this issue for some.
But why shouldn’t investors buy blindly into a split? Let’s take a closer look.
Splits are Just Cosmetic Changes
It’s vital to know that splits are purely cosmetic changes that do not affect a company's valuation. Splits increase the number of shares outstanding while reducing the share price proportionally, which leaves market caps unchanged.
The underlying business fundamentals also remain the exact same, with its financial health remaining unaltered. Splits shouldn’t be seen as buy signals but rather as a reflection of underlying company strength—splits are commonly announced when share prices become ‘steep,’ which implies strong underlying buying pressure for shares overall.
Rather, investors should focus on other aspects that truly drive share prices higher, including positive earnings estimate revisions, better-than-expected quarterly results, and strong sales growth.
Recent Splits
Investor-favorite Nvidia (NVDA - Free Report) also saw its shares split 10-for-1 last year, with the announcement following its latest set of robust quarterly results. Nvidia’s Data Center sales have been the driver behind the share performance, which has caused analysts to positively revise their earnings expectations all over the past year.
Nvidia is a great example of fundamentals driving share performance. While the split can knock down barriers, it doesn’t reflect a meaningful change overall.
Bottom Line
Splits are generally covered in positivity, as they allow a greater portion of investors to get in. While it’s a positive development, it’s critical to realize that splits aren’t an explicit buy signal, as investors should instead focus on underlying business fundamentals.
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IBM: A Pivot To Hybrid Cloud And AI Makes It Attractive, But Overvalued
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Cascade Copper Announces Amendment To Private Placement Pricing
Vancouver, British Columbia – December 8, 2025 – TheNewswire - Cascade Copper Corp. (CSE: “CASC”, FRA:”91O” ) (“ Cascade ” or the “ Company ”) announces that it has amended the pricing of its non-brokered private placement previously announced on December 6, 2025 .
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Brookfield Corporation Announces Pricing of C$1 Billion of Medium-Term Notes
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BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) today announced the pricing of a public offering of C$1 billion aggregate principal amount of medium-term notes (“notes”), comprised of C$350 million aggregate principal amount of medium term notes due March 1, 2033, which will bear interest at a rate of 4.388% per annum, payable semi-annually and C$650 million aggregate principal amount of medium term notes due December 11, 2055, which will bear interest at a rate of 5.399% per annum, payable semi-annually.
The notes are expected to be assigned a credit rating of A- by Standard & Poor’s, A- by Fitch, A3 by Moody’s and A by DBRS.
Brookfield Corporation intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to fund the previously announced redemption of its 4.82% medium term notes due January 28, 2026 and any remainder will be used for general corporate purposes.
The notes are being offered through a syndicate of agents led by CIBC Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets, TD Securities, BMO Capital Markets, National Bank Financial Markets and Scotiabank.
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We have a track record of delivering 15%+ annualized returns to shareholders for over 30 years, supported by our unrivaled investment and operational experience. Our conservatively managed balance sheet, extensive operational experience, and global sourcing networks allow us to consistently access unique opportunities. At the center of our success is the Brookfield Ecosystem, which is based on the fundamental principle that each group within Brookfield benefits from being part of the broader organization. Brookfield Corporation is publicly traded in New York and Toronto (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN).
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ALT5 Sigma Corp INVESTIGATION: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces Investigation Into Potential Securities Fraud on behalf of Investors (ALTS)
NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating potential claims against ALT5 Sigma Corp (“ALT5” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ALTS). The investigation concerns whether the Company and/or members of its senior management may have violated federal securities laws or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
What Happened?
By August 29, 2025, just weeks after closing a $1.5 billion registered direct offering, ALT5 revealed that “on May 7, 2025, the Intermediate Court of Nyarugenge, Rwanda, rendered a judgment finding ALT5 Sigma Canada Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, and its former principal, Mr. Andre Beauchesne, criminally liable for offenses including illicit enrichment and money laundering[.]” In addition, ALT5 said that it was reviewing “potential misstatements or omissions in the financial statements of the Company and omissions of material information by certain members of management and personnel of the Company.” On this news, the price of ALT5 shares declined by $2.30 per share, or approximately 29.2%, from $7.88 per share on August 29, 2025 to close at $5.58 on September 2, 2025.
Then, on October 22, 2025, the Company announced that it had suspended CEO Peter Tassiopoulos and that CFO Jonathan Hugh had assumed Tassiopoulos’ duties. On this news, the price of ALT5 shares declined by $0.18 per share, or approximately 8.8%, from $2.04 per share on October 21, 2025 to close at $1.86 on October 22, 2025.
Subsequently, on November 12, 2025, ALT5 disclosed that the Company would not timely file its quarterly report as a result of the ongoing review of the matters disclosed in August and delays related to the timeliness and responsiveness of its outside auditor.
On November 26, 2025, ALT5 announced that it had fired CFO and acting CEO Hugh effective November 21. The Company also announced that its Audit Committee Chair, who joined the board in July 2025, had resigned from the board of directors and all committees on which he had served.
Finally, on November 28, 2025, ALT5 disclosed that its outside auditor had resigned the same day the Company fired CFO and acting CEO Hugh.
What Should I Do?
If you purchased or otherwise acquired ALT5 securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at [email protected], or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters at no cost.
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@CharlesSchwab's Joe Mazzola takes investors through the latest STAX report to explain how clients gravitated toward value on beaten-down stocks. He notes net buys in the tech and consumer discretionary sectors with names like Nvidia (NVDA), Palantir (PLTR) and Amazon (AMZN) leading the charge.
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Trump greenlights Nvidia AI chip exports to China, touts 25% US share
President Donald Trump announced Monday that the U.S. will permit Nvidia to export its artificial-intelligence (AI) chips to China and other countries, partially reversing a Biden-era restriction on high-end chip exports.
Trump said the U.S. will gain a 25% share from the H200 chip exports and that the trade will be closely monitored to safeguard national security.
"I have informed President Xi, of China, that the United States will allow Nvidia to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China, and other Countries, under conditions that allow for continued strong National Security," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
"President Xi responded positively! $25% will be paid to the United States of America," Trump added. "This policy will support American Jobs, strengthen U.S. Manufacturing, and benefit American Taxpayers. "
NVIDIA CEO URGES IMPROVED U.S.-CHINA TRADE RELATIONS AMID AI CHIP BAN: 'SIGNIFICANT SOURCE OF REVENUE'
President Donald Trump announced Monday that the U.S. will allow Nvidia to export its H200 chips to approved customers in China and other countries. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images)
In a statement to Fox News, Nvidia welcomed the decision, which comes after the company urged better U.S.-China trade relations following a Biden-era ban on its most advanced AI chips.
"We applaud President Trump's decision to allow America's chip industry to compete to support high paying jobs and manufacturing in America," an Nvidia spokesperson said. "Offering H200 to approved commercial customers, vetted by the Department of Commerce, strikes a thoughtful balance that is great for America."
The H200 chips are high-performance processors made by Nvidia that help run artificial intelligence programs, like chatbots, machine learning and data-center tasks.
AI TECHNOLOGY RACE IS NEW 'COLD WAR' BETWEEN US AND CHINA THAT COULD HAVE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES: REPORT
Nvidia logo displayed on a phone screen near a microchip. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto / Getty Images)
Trump also criticized the Biden administration’s 2022 rules that limited exports of advanced AI chips and semiconductors to China over national security concerns. The restrictions mainly targeted Nvidia's previous generation of high-end chips, such as the A100 and H100, to prevent China from gaining a technological edge.
He said the rules slowed innovation and forced companies to produce "degraded" lower-performance chip versions that companies were allowed to sell under the export controls.
TRUMP NATIONAL SECURITY BLUEPRINT DECLARES ‘ERA OF MASS MIGRATION IS OVER,' TARGETS CHINA’S RISE
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"The Biden Administration forced our Great Companies to spend BILLIONS OF DOLLARS building ‘degraded’ products that nobody wanted, a terrible idea that slowed Innovation, and hurt the American Worker," Trump said. "That Era is OVER! We will protect National Security, create American Jobs, and keep America’s lead in AI."
"NVIDIA’s U.S. Customers are already moving forward with their incredible, highly advanced Blackwell chips, and soon, Rubin, neither of which are part of this deal. My Administration will always put America FIRST. The Department of Commerce is finalizing the details, and the same approach will apply to AMD, Intel, and other GREAT American Companies. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
Jensen Huang, president and CEO of Nvidia, delivers a speech on Oct. 31, 2025. (Ezra Acayan/Getty Images / Getty Images)
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has long called for improved U.S.-China trade relations, emphasizing that access to the Chinese market is vital for American competitiveness in artificial intelligence.
"It is clear that we really need America to go back into the Chinese market to be able to compete there," Huang previously said. "It's good for the American people. It's good for the American tech stack. It's also good that [we're] able to compete in China so that we could also win around the world."
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Here's Why Rocket Mortgage Is a Buy Before the End of 2025
Rocket Mortgage has made significant investments to become a full-service residential housing company.
Over the past few years, the housing market has come under pressure. After home prices rose amid the COVID-19 pandemic, rising interest rates due to inflation made housing affordability an issue, and home sales have declined dramatically.
There could be some hope on the horizon. Today, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has steadily fallen from the October 2023 peak of 7.76%. Experts anticipate a modest decline in mortgage rates next year, which could benefit Rocket Mortgage (RKT 1.16%).
But that's not the only factor. Rocket Mortgage has diversified its business across various parts of the residential housing market, aiming to make it more resilient across cycles. Here's why investors should consider buying Rocket Mortgage before the end of this year.
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Falling mortgage rates could spur refinancings
Rising interest rates have been a thorn in the side for mortgage originators like Rocket Mortgage. That's because the higher rates have raised housing costs for new homebuyers. Not only that, the high rates have discouraged those who locked in ultra-low mortgage rates during the pandemic-era lows. As a result, the housing market has been in a "frozen" state for a couple of years.
Hope could be on the way. Over the past year and a half, the Federal Reserve has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 1.5%. As of this writing, many expect the central bank to lower rates by another 25 basis points during its December meeting.
If interest rates fall further next year, as could happen if inflation continues to moderate, Rocket stands to benefit from increased refinancing activity. That's because it could give homeowners who took out mortgages in recent years, when mortgage rates were north of 7%, a chance to refinance and reduce their monthly payments.
Rocket has made huge investments to be more resilient
While falling interest rates could benefit Rocket's refinancing business, the company has taken steps to diversify its operations to reduce its boom-and-bust nature. Through a couple of significant acquisitions, Rocket has expanded into a full-service housing company with an integrated homeownership platform.
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One major acquisition was Redfin, a residential real estate brokerage. Rocket completed its acquisition in July, giving it "top-of-funnel" reach. Redfin connects 50 million customers with Rocket Mortgage, helping it capture demand from the beginning of customers' search. This aligns with Rocket's goal of creating a seamless experience for buyers from home search to closing.
Rocket quickly integrated the two platforms, including prequalification buttons on every home listing page, with the "Redfin powered by Rocket" brand. Rocket Companies projected $200 million in total synergies from the Redfin acquisition, with full run rate realization targeted for 2027.
Another big acquisition was Mr. Cooper Group, the largest residential loan servicing company in the United States. This acquisition massively expands Rocket's loan servicing portfolio and shifts its business model to one that spans the entire homeownership platform. Rocket's servicing business now has 10 million customers and generates $5 billion in recurring annual cash flow, positioning it to perform well even when interest rates are elevated.
In addition, the company is using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate much of its business. It sees the housing industry as highly fragmented, describing it as "one of the last frontiers, ripe for technology-driven disruption." It has invested $500 million in AI over the past few years, automating its platform so it can handle surges in volume as part of its integrated housing platform.
Rocket Mortgage is a well-diversified real estate company
Rocket has made some bold investments that diversify its business and make it more resilient across economic cycles. The combination of Rocket's origination business, Redfin's customer acquisition, and Mr. Cooper Group's loan servicing positions Rocket as a one-stop shop for home shopping, financing, and servicing, helping to create lasting customer relationships.
Falling interest rates over the next year could benefit Rocket's refinancing business. Even if interest rates don't decline significantly, Rocket's upgraded business positions it well to capture a larger share of the fragmented housing market.
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ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages DeFi Technologies, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – DEFT
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of DeFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: DEFT) between May 12, 2025 and November 14, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 30, 2026.
SO WHAT: If you purchased DeFi Technologies securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the DeFi Technologies class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48771 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 30, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) DeFi Technologies was facing delays in executing its DeFi arbitrage strategy, which at all relevant times was a key revenue driver for DeFi Technologies; (2) DeFi Technologies had understated the extent of competition it faced from other digital asset treasury (“DAT”) companies and the extent to which that competition would negatively impact its ability to execute its DeFi arbitrage strategy; (3) as a result of the foregoing issues, DeFi Technologies was unlikely to meet its previously issued revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2025; (4) accordingly, defendants had downplayed the true scope and severity of the negative impact that the foregoing issues were having on DeFi Technologies’ business and financial results; and (5) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the DeFi Technologies class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48771 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
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ICEBlock developer sues U.S. government after DOJ demanded Apple remove app from store
The developer of ICEBlock, an app used to track local sightings of ICE agents and other law enforcement authorities, sued the U.S. government on Monday for allegedly infringing his free speech rights.
After Apple removed the app from its store in October, creator Joshua Aaron criticized the Trump administration for pressuring the iPhone maker to ban ICEBlock over fears it could be used to harm U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Attorneys for Aaron wrote in the complaint that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi made clear that the government "used its regulatory power to coerce a private platform to suppress First Amendment-protected expression," when she said the Department of Justice demanded that Apple remove the app, which was only available on iOS.
The suit claimed Apple cited one of its review guidelines that says apps can't allow objectionable content that can be used to harm a targeted group. Apple said ICEBlock targets law enforcement officers, according to the suit.
Aaron told CNBC on Monday that his complaint was inspired by the U.S. founding fathers, who held the view that, "The survival of our democratic republic isn't guaranteed."
"It requires constant vigilance, active and informed participation of its citizens," Aaron said. "When we see or think our government is doing something wrong, it's our duty to hold them accountable. And that is the heart of this lawsuit."
Aaron said attorneys with law firm Sher Tremonte in New York are representing him on a pro bono basis.
It's not the first time Apple has made such a move.
In 2019, the company removed an app that Hong Kong protesters used to track police movements during a public dispute over the city's relationship with China. Apple said at the time that the app was removed because criminals used it to target and ambush police.
Aaron had developed an Android version of his app, but said he couldn't release it. After Apple's move to remove ICE Block, Google parent Alphabet also agreed to ban apps that help people track the whereabouts of law enforcement from its app store, he said.
Representatives for Apple and Google didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. The DOJ didn't also didn't immediately provide a comment.
Aaron launched ICEBlock in April in response to the aggressive crackdown on immigrants by the Trump administration. According to new data obtained by the University of California at Berkeley via the school's Deportation Data Project, "more than a third of the roughly 220,000 people arrested by ICE officers in the first nine months of the Trump administration had no criminal histories." Gallup's polling data released on Nov. 28 found only 37% of US voters approved of the way Trump is handling immigration.
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US Justice Department accuses two Chinese men of trying to smuggle Nvidia chips
Two Chinese men are in custody for allegedly smuggling Nvidia H100 and H200 chips to China, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday, as President Donald Trump gave the green light for Nvidia to export its H200 chips to Beijing.
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Rosen Law Firm Encourages Hormel Foods Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - HRL
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) resulting from allegations that Hormel may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
So What: If you purchased Hormel securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=47180 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
What is this about: On October 29, 2025, The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled "Hormel Cuts Forecast on Price Pressure, Consumer Backdrop; Parts Ways With CFO." The article stated that Hormel "warned earnings in the latest quarter were squeezed by price pressures, bird flu and a fire that damaged its Arkansas peanut butter production facility. The company also said it was parting ways with its top finance executive[.]"
On this news, Hormel's stock fell 9.1% on October 29, 2025.
Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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Rosen Law Firm Encourages Nidec Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - NJDCY
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Nidec Corporation (OTC: NJDCY) resulting from allegations that Nidec Corporation may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
So What: If you purchased Nidec Corporation securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=47559 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
What is this about: On September 3, 2025, after market close, CNBC published an article entitled "Nidec shares plunge 22% as China unit probe finds accounting issues tied to management." The article further stated that shares of Nidec fell "after the company announced a probe into allegations of improper accounting in its group. This marks the largest one-day drop in the Japanese electronics components manufacturer's shares."
On this news, Nidec American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") fell 22.7% on September 4, 2025.
Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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Rosen Law Firm Encourages Alvotech Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - ALVO
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO) resulting from allegations that Alvotech may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
So What: If you purchased Alvotech securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=15814 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
What is this about: On November 2, 2025, Alvotech issued a press release entitled "Alvotech Provides Update on the Status of U.S. Biologics License Application for AVT05." It stated that the " U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a complete response letter (CRL) for Alvotech's Biologics License Application (BLA) for AVT05, in a prefilled syringe and autoinjector presentations[.]" Further, the "CRL noted that certain deficiencies, which were conveyed following the FDA's pre-license inspection of Alvotech's Reykjavik manufacturing facility that concluded in July 2025, must be satisfactorily resolved before this BLA for AVT05 can be approved."
On this news, Alvotech's stock price fell 34% on November 3, 2025, and nearly 4% on November 4, 2025.
Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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Cygnus Metals Limited: Issue of Performance Rights
TORONTO, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cygnus Metals Limited (“Cygnus” or the “Company”) advises that it issued an aggregate of 202,500 performance rights (“Performance Rights”) to employees on 27 November 2025 under the Company’s Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (“Plan”).
Shareholders approved the Plan and the issue of Performance Rights to directors at the Company’s annual general meeting held on May 14, 2025. The Performance Rights to employees were issued on the same terms and conditions as the director Performance Rights, as set out in the notice of annual general meeting released to ASX on April 14, 2025.
The Performance Rights vest on the later of (a) one year after their date of issue, and (b) the successful completion of specific key performance objectives within three years from the date of issue. Each vested Performance Right is exercisable to one fully paid ordinary share in the capital of the Company (net of applicable withholdings) and will expire on May 31, 2030 unless exercised on or before this date.
The objective of Cygnus’ Plan is to promote the long-term success of the Company and the creation of shareholder value by aligning the interests of eligible persons under the Plan with the interests of the Company.
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Executive Chair.
About Cygnus Metals
Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX: CY5, TSXV: CYG) is a diversified critical minerals exploration and development company with projects in Quebec, Canada and Western Australia. The Company is dedicated to advancing its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec with an aggressive exploration program to drive resource growth and develop a hub-and-spoke operation model with its centralised processing facility. In addition, Cygnus has quality lithium assets with significant exploration upside in the world-class James Bay district in Quebec, and REE and base metal projects in Western Australia. The Cygnus team has a proven track record of turning exploration success into production enterprises and creating shareholder value.
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EnWave to Report Fourth Quarter and Annual 2025 Financial Results on December 15, 2025 and Host Investor Conference Call
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnWave Corporation (TSX-V:ENW | FSE:E4U) (“EnWave”, or the "Company") announced today it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended September 30, 2025 on Monday, December 15, 2025 before the market opens. The financial statements and MD&A will be available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company’s website.
The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results for Q4 2025 and business outlook on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Brent Charleton, Chief Executive Officer and Dylan Murray, Chief Financial Officer will present EnWave’s results and host a question and answer period.
Conference Call Details:
About EnWave
EnWave is a global leader in the innovation and application of vacuum microwave dehydration. From its headquarters in Delta, BC, EnWave has developed a robust intellectual property portfolio, perfected its Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV™) technology, and transformed an innovative idea into a proven, consistent, and scalable drying solution for the food, pharmaceutical and cannabis industries that vastly outperforms traditional drying methods in efficiency, capacity, product quality, and cost.
With more than fifty partners spanning twenty-four countries and five continents, EnWave’s licensed partners are creating profitable, never-before-seen snacks and ingredients, improving the quality and consistency of their existing offerings, running leaner and getting to market faster with the company’s patented technology, licensed machinery, and expert guidance.
EnWave’s strategy is to sign royalty-bearing commercial licenses with food producers who want to dry better, faster and more economical than freeze drying, rack drying and air drying, and enjoy the following benefits of producing exciting new products, reaching optimal moisture levels up to seven times faster, and improve product taste, texture, color and nutritional value.
Learn more at EnWave.net.
EnWave Corporation
Mr. Brent Charleton, CFA
President and CEO
For further information:
Brent Charleton, CFA, President and CEO at +1 (778) 378-9616
E-mail: [email protected]
Dylan Murray, CPA, CA, CFO at +1 (778) 870-0729
E-mail: [email protected]
Safe Harbour for Forward-Looking Information Statements: This press release may contain forward-looking information based on management's expectations, estimates and projections. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including statements about the Company's strategy for growth, product development, market position, expected expenditures, and the expected synergies following the closing are forward-looking statements. All third-party claims referred to in this release are not guaranteed to be accurate. All third-party references to market information in this release are not guaranteed to be accurate as the Company did not conduct the original primary research. These statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Encourages Gauzy Ltd.
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Gauzy Ltd. (“Gauzy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GAUZ) securities between March 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Gauzy investors have until February 6, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN GAUZY LTD. (GAUZ), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH TO PARTICIPATE IN T.
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Netcapital Inc. Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
BOSTON, MA, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW) (the “Company”), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, announced today the grant of an inducement restricted stock award of 1,000,000 shares of common stock (“Restricted Stock Award”) to a new employee under the Netcapital Inc. 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The Restricted Stock Award was granted as an inducement under the Plan and related form of restricted stock award agreement in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The 2023 Equity Incentive Plan provides for the issuance of equity awards in the form of inducement grants pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c).
The Restricted Stock Award will have voting rights upon issuance and will vest, in whole or in part, on March 15, 2027, with the number of shares of restricted stock to be vested on the vesting date determined based on the Company’s revenue during the period beginning on February 1, 2026 and ending on January 31, 2027. Specifically, in the event that the revenue during the measuring period is below $900,000, none of the shares of Restricted Stock shall vest and in the event that the revenue during the measuring period is at least equal to $1,500,000, one hundred percent (100%) of the shares of Restricted Stock shall vest as of the vesting date, with pro-rata vesting for results between the minimum and maximum revenue targets.
About Netcapital Inc.
Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors. The Company's consulting group, Netcapital Advisors, provides marketing and strategic advice and takes equity positions in select companies. The Company’s funding portal, Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc. is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a registered national securities association. The Company’s broker-dealer, Netcapital Securities Inc., is also registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA.
Forward Looking Statements
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Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (ASMB) Discusses Positive Interim Results for ABI-1179 and ABI-5366 in Recurrent Genital Herpes Phase 1b Studies Transcript
Assembly Biosciences, Inc. (ASMB) Discusses Positive Interim Results for ABI-1179 and ABI-5366 in Recurrent Genital Herpes Phase 1b Studies December 8, 2025 6:00 PM EST
Company Participants
Jason Okazaki - CEO, President & Director
Anuj Gaggar - Chief Medical Officer
William Delaney - Chief Scientific Officer
Conference Call Participants
Salim Syed - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division
Boran Wang - Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Research Division
Georgia Bank - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Patrick Trucchio - H.C. Wainwright & Co, LLC, Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Good evening, and welcome to the Assembly Bio conference call. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded and will be available for replay on the Assembly Bio website.
I will now turn the call over to Jason Okazaki, President and CEO of Assembly Bio. Jason, you may begin.
Jason Okazaki
CEO, President & Director
Thanks, Carmen, and thank you all for taking the time to join us this afternoon. I'm joined by Dr. Anuj Gaggar, our Chief Medical Officer on this call. Before we get started, I would just like to quickly remind everyone we will be making forward-looking statements, so please refer to our SEC filings for a full list of disclosures.
Today, we're excited to be able to share what we believe are truly impressive results from our Phase Ib clinical studies of our long-acting helicase-primase inhibitor candidates, ABI-1179 and ABI-5366 in participants with recurrent genital herpes. This is an important moment for the company and individuals living with this disease as both candidates met or exceeded all key objectives of the study. With this data, we believe we now have a path to a potentially best-in-class therapy across key parameters, including dosing interval and improved efficacy versus approved agents.
In a moment, we will dig into the data, but first, I want to provide
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Old Dominion Freight: Solid Fundamentals, Market Opportunities Justify Uptrend
SummaryOld Dominion Freight Line demonstrates resilience amid inflation and soft demand, leveraging efficiency and robust liquidity to protect margins.LTL market undercapacity allows ODFL to maintain higher freight rates, offsetting lower shipment volumes and supporting revenue per shipment growth.Valuation remains reasonable, with a target price of $169.70 and P/B below the five-year average, justifying a continued buy rating.Technicals show emerging bullish signals, but caution is warranted due to overbought conditions and resistance near $158.kolaybirsey/iStock via Getty Images
At last, we are already seeing some rebound attempts in Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL). Three months after my last article, the stock has increased by nearly $10, or 6.5%, not big but still showing some
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ARE Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) between January 27, 2025 and October 27, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.
So what: If you purchased Alexandria Real Estate Equities securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
What to do next: To join the Alexandria Real Estate Equities class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48531 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Alexandria Real Estate's expected revenue and funds from operations ("FFO") growth for the 2025 fiscal year, particularly as it related to the growth of Alexandria Real Estate's real estate operations. The defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in Alexandria Real Estate Equities' lease activity, occupancy stability, and ability to develop its tenant pipeline.
According to the lawsuit, defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of its Long Island City ("LIC") property. In particular, Alexandria Real Estate's claims and confidence about the leasing value of the LIC property as a life-science destination. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Alexandria Real Estate Equities class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48531 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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