Market Signal Briefing

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Lowe's (LOW - Free Report) .

Lowe's currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.85, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by 31 brokerage firms. An ABR of 1.85 approximates between Strong Buy and Buy.

Of the 31 recommendations that derive the current ABR, 18 are Strong Buy and one is Buy. Strong Buy and Buy respectively account for 58.1% and 3.2% of all recommendations.

Brokerage Recommendation Trends for LOW

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While the ABR calls for buying Lowe's, it may not be wise to make an investment decision solely based on this information. Several studies have shown limited to no success of brokerage recommendations in guiding investors to pick stocks with the best price increase potential.

Are you wondering why? The vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover often results in a strong positive bias of their analysts in rating it. Our research shows that for every "Strong Sell" recommendation, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations.

In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.

Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.

ABR Should Not Be Confused With Zacks RankIn spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.

Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.

It has been and continues to be the case that analysts employed by brokerage firms are overly optimistic with their recommendations. Because of their employers' vested interests, these analysts issue more favorable ratings than their research would support, misguiding investors far more often than helping them.

In contrast, the Zacks Rank is driven by earnings estimate revisions. And near-term stock price movements are strongly correlated with trends in earnings estimate revisions, according to empirical research.

Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.

Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company's changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.

Should You Invest in LOW?In terms of earnings estimate revisions for Lowe's, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has declined 0.1% over the past month to $12.3.

Analysts' growing pessimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates lower, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to plunge in the near term.

The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Lowe's. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

Therefore, it could be wise to take the Buy-equivalent ABR for Lowe's with a grain of salt.

Key Takeaways NVDA, DELL, PLTR, FICO and GWRE are top big data picks with growth potential.
NVDA leads AI infrastructure; DELL, PLTR, FICO and GWRE show strong earnings and innovation momentum.
Consensus estimates and target prices for all five firms signal solid upside opportunities ahead.

Big Data refers to a vast and diverse collection of structured, unstructured and semi-structured data that inundates businesses on a day-to-day basis. The big data space focuses on companies that process, store and analyze data, and provide data mining, transformation, visualization and predictive analytics tools.

Here, we have selected five such companies — NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA - Free Report) , Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL - Free Report) , Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR - Free Report) , Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO - Free Report) and Guidewire Software Inc. (GWRE - Free Report) . Each of our picks currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Utility of Big DataBig Data is utilized in advanced analytics applications like predictive modeling and machine learning to solve business problems and make informed decisions. The latest high-end digital mobility advancements, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), have led to rapid growth in data. Consequently, new big data tools have emerged to collect, process, and analyze data to derive maximum value out of it.

Big data offers corporations better decision-making and risk-management abilities. It has also increased agility and innovation, making operations more efficient and effective in improving customer experiences. 

The chart below shows the price performance of our five picks in the past three months.

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NVIDIA Corp.NVIDIA — the undisputed global leader of generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered graphical processing units (GPUs) — has been benefiting from the booming data center business, which continues to power the company’s growth amid the global buildout of AI infrastructure. This massive demand is fueled by strong demand from hyperscalers, AI model developers and enterprise customers expanding their AI infrastructure.

The ongoing ramp-up of the Blackwell architecture is central to NVDA’s momentum. The GB300 systems, which offer higher performance and improved energy efficiency compared to the previous Hopper generation, are now being shipped in large volumes. 

Customers are using these systems to support complex AI workloads, from large language models to real-time inference. NVDA reaffirmed its commitment to continued innovation, evolution and execution. NVDA’s full-stack approach, which combines GPUs, networking and software, continues to make it the preferred partner for large-scale AI projects.

NVIDIA has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 33% and 40%, respectively, for next year (ending January 2027). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next year’s earnings has improved 0.6% over the last 30 days. 

The short-term average price target of brokerage firms for the stock represents an increase of 20.8% from the last closing price of $193.80. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $100-$350. This indicates a maximum upside of 80.6% and a downside of 48.4%.

Dell Technologies Inc.Dell Technologies has been benefiting from strong demand for AI servers driven by ongoing digital transformation and heightened interest in generative AI applications. In the last reported quarter, DELL secured $8.2 billion in AI server orders, surpassing shipments and building a strong backlog. 

DELL’s PowerEdge XE9680L AI-optimized server is in high demand. Strong enterprise demand for AI-optimized servers is aiding the company. A robust partner base, which includes the likes of NVIDIA, Alphabet and Microsoft has been a major growth driver. 

DELL is expanding its cloud services through its infrastructure solutions and rich partner base that provides essential hardware and services that support cloud environments. Through its APEX platform, DELL provides multi-cloud solutions and advanced AI infrastructure, which have become the key highlights of its offerings.

Dell Technologies has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 7% and 18.4%, respectively, for next year (ending January 2027). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next year’s earnings has improved 1.2% over the last 30 days. 

The short-term average price target of brokerage firms for the stock represents an increase of 17.9% from the last closing price of $140.71. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $130-$200. This indicates a maximum upside of 42.1% and a downside of 7.6%.

Palantir Technologies Inc. Palantir Technologies’ AI strategy is comprehensive, combining its proprietary Foundry and Gotham platforms with a solid plan to promote AI adoption across both government and commercial sectors. PLTR’s AI Platform (AIP) is the backbone of these capabilities, enabling organizations to process large datasets and derive real-time insights. This is especially valuable in sectors requiring extensive data integration, such as defense, healthcare, finance and intelligence, where operational efficiency and decision-making speed are critical. 

In the government sector, PLTR is aligning its AI strategy with U.S. defense priorities. Its work in high-profile initiatives, such as the Department of Defense’s Open DAGIR project, highlight its ability to modernize military operations through AI-driven solutions where data interoperability and real-time decision-making capabilities are imperative. These capabilities solidify PLTR’s position as a key player in the defense sector. 

In the commercial space, PLTR’s AIP boot camps — providing hands-on experience to over 1,000 companies — have proven instrumental in customer acquisition. Boot camps showcase the platform’s capabilities and demonstrate its adaptability across logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Palantir’s core customer base comprises businesses seeking tailored AI/ML services, particularly large government and corporate clients willing to invest heavily in its systems.

AIP provides unified access to open-source, self-hosted, and commercial large language models (LLMs) that can transform structured and unstructured data into LLM-understandable objects and turn organizations' actions and processes into tools for humans and LLM-driven agents. This shift in the revenue structure has enabled PLTR to no longer depend on government defense agencies. 

Palantir Technologies has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 41.1% and 43%, respectively, for next year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next year’s earnings has improved 20.9% in the last 30 days.

The short-term average price target of brokerage firms for the stock represents an increase of 4.6% from the last closing price of $184.17. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $50-$255. This indicates a maximum upside of 38.5% and a downside of 72.9%.

Fair Isaac Corp.Fair Isaac is benefiting from strong financial performance driven by robust growth in its Scores and Software segments. FICO has expanded its scoring models to incorporate ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ loan data, enhancing the predictive accuracy of FICO scores. 

Advancements in credit modeling, including the development of FICO Score 10T for non-GSE mortgages, present significant growth opportunities. The Software segment has demonstrated strength, with increased adoption of SaaS and license revenues indicating strong platform engagement. FICO's Lenders Leading Inclusion Program supports lenders in making better decisions.

Fair Isaac has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 19.7% and 31.3%, respectively, for the current year (ending September 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 3.6% in the last 30 days. 

The short-term average price target of brokerage firms for the stock represents an increase of 12% from the last closing price of $1,777.91. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $1,047 to $2,400. This indicates a maximum upside of 35% and a downside of 41.1%.

Guidewire Software Inc.Guidewire Software is benefiting from the momentum of Guidewire Cloud, which continued into the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. GWRE won 19 deals for its cloud platform, including nine with Tier 1 insurers. The 10-year Liberty Mutual deal, which is a key Tier 1 insurer, was highlighted by management as a milestone moment. 

GWRE is well-positioned to gain from deal wins momentum, especially among Tier 1 & Tier 2 insurers, healthy traction in the international belt and a durable subscription-driven revenue growth model. The Quantee buyout and traction for the Guidewire Industry Intelligence solution bode well. GWRE expects ARR to be $1.21-$1.22 billion. Increasing cloud infrastructure platform efficiency is cushioning its margins.

Guidewire Software has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 16.3% and 12.8%, respectively, for the current year (ending July 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 1.7% in the last 60 days. 

The short-term average price target of brokerage firms for the stock represents an increase of 24.5% from the last closing price of $200.97. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $160 to $305. This indicates a maximum upside of 51.8% and a downside of 20.4%.

The Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry is mired in demand weakness, largely due to sluggishness in Europe and a slow economic recovery in China, as well as disruptions from tariffs. Margins of companies in this space also remain under pressure due to the still-elevated input, supply chain and logistics costs.

Industry players, such as Perimeter Solutions, Inc. (PRM - Free Report) , Element Solutions Inc (ESI - Free Report) and Flexible Solutions International Inc. (FSI - Free Report) are banking on strategic measures, including operating cost reductions, to tide over a persistently challenging environment.

About the Industry
The Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry consists of manufacturers of specialty chemical products for a host of end-use markets such as textile, paper, automotive, electronics, personal care, energy, construction, food & beverages and agriculture. These chemicals (including catalysts, surfactants, specialty polymers, coating additives, pesticides and oilfield chemicals) are used based on their performance and have a specific purpose. Specialty chemicals can be single molecules or a combination of molecules referred to as formulations, and they provide a vast range of effects upon which various industries rely. Their compositions significantly influence the performance of the finished products. Specialty chemicals have applications in the manufacturing process of a vast range of products, including paints and coatings, cosmetics, petroleum products, inks and plastics. 

What's Shaping the Future of the Chemical Specialty Industry?
Demand Weakness Pose Headwinds: Companies in the chemical specialty space are facing headwinds from demand softness in building and construction as well as industrial end markets, especially in Europe and China, due to economic slowdown. Elevated borrowing costs and inflation have taken a bite out of the residential construction industry. Manufacturing activities have also weakened amid softer demand for goods and higher borrowing costs. A slower recovery in economic activities in China is hurting demand in that country. The prevailing geopolitical tension, low consumer confidence and high inflation have also dampened demand in Europe. While customer inventory de-stocking is essentially complete, some lingering impacts of the same in certain markets are expected to continue over the near term. The imposition of hefty tariffs has also introduced significant headwinds for the chemical specialty industry. The soft demand conditions, exacerbated by the weak macroeconomic environment and tariff-induced impacts, are likely to weigh on the volumes of chemical specialty companies.

Cost Pressure Still a Concern: Specialty chemical makers are facing headwinds from raw material and energy cost inflation, and supply-chain and freight transportation disruptions. Some companies are exposed to challenges from elevated logistics and labor costs. While raw material costs have moderated lately, driven by easing supply-chain disruptions, they remain higher than the pre-pandemic levels. Tariffs have also led to increased costs for raw materials, resulting in higher production expenses for the industry players. The lingering impacts of inflationary pressures are expected to continue over the short term and weigh on the margins of chemical specialty companies.

Self-help Actions to Support Results: The companies in this space are executing a raft of self-help measures — including cost-cutting and productivity improvement, expansion into high-growth markets, restructuring, operational efficiency improvement, and actions to strengthen the balance sheet and boost cash flows — in a bid to stay afloat amid the prevailing headwinds. The industry participants are aggressively implementing actions to cut costs. The measures are likely to help companies sail through the ongoing challenges.

Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Downbeat Prospects
The Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry is part of the broader Zacks Basic Materials sector. It carries a Zacks Industry Rank #178, which places it in the bottom 26% of more than 250 Zacks industries.

The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, which is basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates a bleak near-term. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Before we present a few stocks that you may want to consider for your portfolio, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock-market performance and valuation picture.

Industry Underperforms Sector & S&P 500
The Zacks Chemicals Specialty industry has underperformed the Zacks S&P 500 composite and the broader Zacks Basic Materials sector over the past year.

The industry has declined 10% over this period compared with the S&P 500’s rise of 16.8% and the broader sector’s increase of 11.9%.

One-Year Price PerformanceIndustry's Current Valuation
On the basis of the trailing 12-month enterprise value-to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio, which is a commonly used multiple for valuing chemical stocks, the industry is currently trading at 11.26X, below the S&P 500’s 18.6X and the sector’s 13.35X.

Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 14.19X, as low as 8.96X, with a median of 11.64X, as the chart below shows.

Enterprise Value/EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) Ratio

Enterprise Value/EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) Ratio 

3 Chemical Specialty Stocks to Keep a Close Eye on
Perimeter Solutions: Missouri-based Perimeter Solutions is a leading provider of solutions for the fire safety and specialty products industries. It is expected to benefit from the recovery of major end markets. Favorable industry trends are expected to continue to drive demand for fire-retardant products. The company remains focused on expanding its fire prevention and protection business. Its Specialty Products segment is seeing sales growth aided by a recovery from de-stocking activities and an increase in purchases by high-quality specialty chemicals customers. PRM’s strong balance sheet also offers adequate liquidity for growth investments and M&A opportunities.

Perimeter Solutions currently carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). It has expected earnings growth of 9.9% for 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PRM’s 2025 earnings has moved up 10.9% over the last 60 days. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Price and Consensus: PRM

Element Solutions: Florida-based Element Solutions is a leading specialty chemicals provider, offering innovative and differentiated solutions to its customers across a vast spectrum of industries. ESI is poised for growth, driven by strong execution and strategic positioning in the electronics sector, which underpins its robust long-term growth outlook. The company is benefiting from the strength in the electronics market. It is seeing strong organic growth in its Electronics segment, offsetting weakness in the industrial space. High-value end markets are contributing to a favorable product mix, while the ongoing pricing and productivity initiatives and lower raw material costs are boosting margins.

The consensus estimate for Element Solutions’ earnings for the current year has moved 1.4% upward over the last 60 days. ESI surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters. It has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of roughly 2.7%, on average. ESI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Price and Consensus: ESI

Flexible Solutions: Canada-based Flexible Solutions specializes in biodegradable, water-soluble products as well as energy and water conservation products for drinking water, agriculture, and industrial markets. The company remains committed to exploring new opportunities in applications such as detergent, water treatment, oil field extraction and agriculture to further expand sales in the NanoChem division, which accounts for a significant portion of the company’s revenues. FSI's cash resources are also expected to be adequate to meet its cash flow requirements and future commitments. FSI is expanding its presence in the food and nutrition supplement manufacturing markets.

Flexible Solutions, carrying a Zacks Rank #3, has an expected earnings growth rate of 20.8% for 2025. The consensus estimate for FSI’s 2025 earnings has been stable over the last 60 days.

Price and Consensus: FSI

Novo Nordisk faces a shareholder backlash on Friday as the Danish drugmaker's minority investors prepare a protest vote against a board shake-up forced through by its dominant shareholder, the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

H&R Block (HRB - Free Report) has been beaten down lately with too much selling pressure. While the stock has lost 10.2% over the past four weeks, there is light at the end of the tunnel as it is now in oversold territory and Wall Street analysts expect the company to report better earnings than they predicted earlier.

We use Relative Strength Index (RSI), one of the most commonly used technical indicators, for spotting whether a stock is oversold. This is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements.

RSI oscillates between zero and 100. Usually, a stock is considered oversold when its RSI reading falls below 30.

Technically, every stock oscillates between being overbought and oversold irrespective of the quality of their fundamentals. And the beauty of RSI is that it helps you quickly and easily check if a stock's price is reaching a point of reversal.

So, by this measure, if a stock has gotten too far below its fair value just because of unwarranted selling pressure, investors may start looking for entry opportunities in the stock for benefiting from the inevitable rebound.

However, like every investing tool, RSI has its limitations, and should not be used alone for making an investment decision.

Here's Why HRB Could Experience a TurnaroundThe RSI reading of 29.09 for HRB is an indication that the heavy selling could be in the process of exhausting itself, so the stock could bounce back in a quest for reaching the old equilibrium of supply and demand.

The RSI value is not the only factor that indicates a potential turnaround for the stock in the near term. On the fundamental side, there has been strong agreement among the sell-side analysts covering the stock in raising earnings estimates for the current year. Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for HRB has increased 0.1%. And an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions usually translates into price appreciation in the near term.

Moreover, HRB currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises. This is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential turnaround in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

SummaryLantheus Holdings offers compelling value as a leading cancer diagnostic and treatment company, with a robust drug pipeline and defensive business model.
LNTH shares have dropped nearly 60% since March due to weaker sales, product pricing issues, and rising costs, compressing margins in 2025.
Despite recent challenges (or because of), Lantheus trades at a historically low valuation, with analysts forecasting improved earnings over the next 12-18 months.
A conservative balance sheet, underlying buying pressure in the stock, and takeover potential make LNTH an attractive pick for recession-resistant positioning.
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I have written on an expanding number of smaller medical product and pharmaceutical companies since the summertime. Decent valuations, stable operations during recession, and flight-to-safety investment characteristics make this area of the market a worthwhile hunting ground

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TORONTO, Canada – TheNewswire - November 13, 2025 — SPARC AI Inc. (the “Company”) (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) (Frankfurt: 5OV0) SPARC AI announce that its Chief Executive Officer will attend the Military Communications and Information Systems Conference (MilCIS 2025). The event is held on 18-20 November in Canberra, Australia — the nation’s capital and a major hub for defence innovation and procurement.

MilCIS brings together senior defense officials, government agencies, and global industry leaders focused on next-generation military communications, digitisation, autonomous systems, and mission-critical technologies.

In addition to attending MilCIS, SPARC AI management will visit a discreet test location in Canbera where the Company is preparing for an upcoming drone demonstration featuring its proprietary GPS-denied target acquisition and autonomous navigation technologies. The demonstration will showcase real-world performance of SPARC AI’s Overwatch software, including long-range geolocation, and autonomous flight capabilities.

“MilCIS provides an opportunity to engage directly with defence stakeholders, integrators, and potential partners, while our private demonstration will allow select end-users to see Overwatch’s capabilities in a live, operational setting.” said CEO, Anoosh Manzoori

About SPARC AI Inc.

SPARC AI Inc. develops next-generation, GPS-free target acquisition and intelligence software for drones and edge devices. Its zero-signature technology delivers real-time detection, tracking, and behavioral insights without reliance on radar, lidar, or heavy sensors. SPARC AI’s flagship platform, provides defence, rescue, first responders, and commercial operators with unmatched situational awareness. The Company is committed to building a scalable software platform that defines the future of drone intelligence globally.

For further information contact:

Anoosh Manzoori, Chief Executive Officer

SPARC AI Inc.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.sparcai.co

Tel: (213) 459-3994

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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) (“Creatd” or the “Company”) today announced that, as part of its strategic initiative to uplist to a national securities exchange, the Company has engaged Dawson James Securities, Inc. as its financial advisor and Lucosky Brookman LLP as legal counsel to advise on the transaction. CEO Jeremy Frommer commented: “We are fully committed to the uplisting process and to positioning Created for long-term growth.

SummaryNvidia Corporation is poised for significant growth ahead of its Q3 ’26 earnings, supported by robust AI infrastructure demand and a strong industry position.Hyperscalers like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon are driving record capital outlays for compute capacity, reinforcing NVDA’s durable growth trajectory despite some competition from custom chips.NVDA’s dominance in both the U.S. and China is bolstered by licensing wins and technical challenges faced by Chinese competitors, supporting optimistic revenue forecasts for eFY27.I reiterate a Strong Buy rating on NVDA with a $351/share target, due to resilient demand, refresh cycles, and continued AI data center expansion as key catalysts.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of NVDA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

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Key Takeaways FIS says traditional banks are best positioned to drive mainstream stablecoin adoption.Nearly 75% of consumers would try digital currency if offered by their primary bank.FIS trades at a forward P/E of 10.65X, below the industry average, with 2025 EPS growth expected.
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS - Free Report) has released new research suggesting that traditional banks are best placed to drive stablecoin adoption. The report highlights that consumer trust in banks and their regulatory oversight could make them the natural bridge between digital currencies and mainstream finance. The research suggests that banks could leverage “tokenized deposits” to meet demand for faster, cheaper and always-on payment services without sacrificing trust or safety.

According to the survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers, almost 74.8% are willing to try a digital currency if offered by their primary bank, while only 3.6% said the same about unregulated providers. Payment frustrations are widespread, with 67.6% reported issues in the past six months: 41.9% cited slow online purchase processing, 35.3% high fees on money transfers and 30.2% card declines.

As such, trust and regulation are expected to play a key role in adoption. Around 42.4% cited security concerns and 42% are concerned about value volatility, which can be addressed through more stablecoin-related education.

About 77.4% of participants want stablecoins regulated like existing payment systems, while 66.3% said FDIC-style insurance would boost confidence.Nearly 52.7% of respondents would only seriously consider using stablecoins if at least 50% of merchants accepted digital currency, indicating that network effects matter.

Interestingly, only 11.9% viewed international money transfers as a primary use case, despite its rising popularity among payment giants like Visa Inc. (V - Free Report) and Mastercard Incorporated (MA - Free Report) . Instead, peer-to-peer transfers (45.1%) and online shopping (44.3%) emerged as the top potential drivers of adoption.

How Are Visa & Mastercard Incorporating Stablecoins?Visa recently launched a pilot program allowing instant payouts in USD-backed stablecoins, like USDC, through its Visa Direct platform. The initiative allows creators and gig workers to receive their earnings in digital currency directly to their crypto wallets.In April 2025, Mastercard unveiled its end-to-end capabilities for stablecoin transactions. It has joined the Global Dollar Network, a Paxos-led stablecoin consortium, which allows Mastercard partners to mint, redeem and distribute USDG under that network.

FIS’ Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesShares of FIS have declined 18% year to date, underperforming the broader industry and the S&P 500 Index.

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From a valuation standpoint, FIS trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10.65X, down from the industry average of 21.91X. FIS carries a Value Score of B.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIS’ 2025 earnings implies a 10.5% rise year over year, followed by 9% growth next year.

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The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEGG Media Corporation (Nasdaq: SEGG, LTRYW) (“SEGG Media” or “the Company”) today announces it has signed a binding Letter of Intent (the “LOI”) to acquire Triggy.AI (“Triggy”), an artificial intelligence technology company specializing in dynamic ad‑revenue formats and gamified engagement solutions. The proposed acquisition is scheduled to close on or before November 28 and will represent a significant advancement in SEGG Media’s technology capabilities to strengthen recurring revenue, deepen audience engagement and scale monetization across its global digital ecosystem.

Founded more than five years ago by experienced gaming and sports‑technology entrepreneurs, Triggy has developed an advanced AI engine used by multiple international brands that drives engagement and advertising optimization for several international brands. Its proprietary platform delivers personalized, real‑time user interactions that increase dwell time, engagement, and conversion which contribute to predictable monthly recurring revenue from enterprise clients.

Integrating Triggy’s technology across SEGG Media’s portfolio, including flagship brands Sports.com, Lottery.com and Concerts.com, will strengthen the Company’s ability to deliver next-generation content formats, data‑driven advertising, and immersive fan experiences at scale.

Tim Scoffham, CEO of Sports.com Media Group and Lottery.com International, said:

“Dynamic and adaptive technology is essential to the future of SEGG Media. Adding Triggy enhances our ability to deliver responsive and personalized user experiences while equipping our partners with powerful monetization tools. This marks another major step in how we leverage AI to differentiate our digital ecosystem and unlock new revenue streams.”

Stefen Thurnberg, Founding Partner of Triggy, added:

“This is an exciting milestone for Triggy. Joining SEGG Media will give us the scale, reach, and strategic support to accelerate the evolution and impact of our technology across multiple global brands.”

Matt McGahan, President, CEO, and Chairman of SEGG Media, said:

“Artificial intelligence sits at the heart of SEGG Media’s long‑term strategy. Embedding AI into our core operations ensures we remain globally competitive, technologically differentiated, and focused on sustained shareholder value. Acquiring Triggy reinforces our commitment to investing in advanced technology that drives both innovation and profitability.”

The acquisition of Triggy will strengthen SEGG Media’s position at the intersection of sports, gaming, and entertainment technology. Triggy’s platform will serve as a foundational revenue engine powering higher CPMs, deeper user engagement, scalable SaaS-style recurring revenue, and cross-platform monetization opportunities across Sports.com, Concerts.com and Lottery.com.

About Triggy.AI

Triggy develops intelligent engagement and monetization tools for the sports and gaming industries. Its proprietary platform enables brands to drive audience participation and advertising performance through gamified content and adaptive interaction models.

About SEGG Media Corporation

SEGG Media (Nasdaq: SEGG, LTRYW) is a global sports, entertainment and gaming group integrating traditional assets with blockchain innovation. Through its portfolio of digital assets including Sports.com, Concerts.com and Lottery.com, the Company is focused on building immersive fan engagement, ethical gaming and AI-driven live experiences, SEGG Media is redefining how global audiences interact with the content they love.

For additional information, visit www.seggmediacorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, regarding the Company’s strategy, future operations, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 8-K, the words “could,” “should,” “will,” “may,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “initiatives,” “continue,” the negative of such terms and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made. The Company cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. In addition, the Company cautions you that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: the Company’s ability to secure additional capital resources; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to complete acquisitions; the Company’s ability to remain in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules; and those additional risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A filed by the Company with the SEC on April 22, 2025, and the other documents filed, or to be filed, by the Company with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in the reports that the Company has filed and will file from time to time with the SEC. These SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this press release materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release.

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Key Takeaways New York, NY, November 13, 2025 – PRISM MediaWire (Press Release Service – Press Release Distribution) – Creatd, Inc. (OTCQB: CRTD) (“Creatd” or the “Company”) today announced that, as part of its strategic initiative to uplist to a national securities exchange, the Company has engaged Dawson James Securities, Inc.

NEXE Innovations Inc (TSX-V:NEXE, OTC:NEXNF) reported the successful delivery of more than 300,000 BPI-certified compostable coffee pods to its partner, Bridgehead Coffee, as part of the previously announced purchase order of 1.2 million pods supporting Bridgehead’s planned rollout in Costco stores across Ontario. 

The compostable and innovative materials company said it is the first partial delivery of the NEXE BPI-certified compostable coffee pods under the previously announced purchase order for Bridgehead’s planned Costco launch.  

“We believe this delivery demonstrates our ability to execute large-scale production and deliver fully compostable pods that meet the needs of our retail partners,” NEXE Innovations president Ash Guglani said in a statement.  

“We look forward to continuing to support Bridgehead as the rollout progresses.” 

The company noted that the delivery reflects NEXE’s continued commitment to meeting commercial demand and advancing sustainable packaging solutions at scale. 

November 13, 2025 9:35 AM EST | Source: Onyx Gold Corp.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2025) - Onyx Gold Corp. (TSXV: ONYX) (OTCQX: ONXGF) ("Onyx" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a fully-funded 50,000-meter ("m") phase three expansion to the diamond drill program (the "Program") at its 100%-owned Munro-Croesus Project ("Munro-Croesus" or the "Project"), located 75 kilometers east of Timmins, Ontario (Figure 3).

The new 50,000-meter program, budgeted at $11 million and utilizing three drill rigs, follows a successfully completed 25,000 m campaign, (81 holes-36 reported to date). This marks the largest drill program in the property's history and one of the most significant ongoing exploration programs in the Timmins Gold Camp. With a strong cash position of approximately $31.4 million, Onyx is well positioned to continue unlocking the exceptional district-scale potential of the Munro-Croesus Project.

Summary of Corporate and Exploration Activities Completed to Date

Raised $41.6 million in 2025, through a combination of non-brokered and bought-deal private placements (see Company news releases dated May 22, June 6, October 2, and October 15, 2025).Two diamond drill rigs have been active since early May at the Argus North Zone, on the large 109 km2 Munro-Croesus Project, approximately two kilometres north of Highway 101 (Figure 3).Successfully completed the previously announced 25,000 m drill program, totaling 81 holes (see Company news release dated July 23, 2025). Results from 45 drill holes remain pending.Reported assay results for 36 drill holes to date (see Company news releases dated June 26, 2025, July 23, 2025, September 3, October 7, and October 22, 2205) and significant highlights include:69.6 m grading 3.4 g/t Au, in discovery hole MC24-163, including 34.5 m grading 5.4 g/t Au and 9.5 m grading 13.9 g/t Au91.0 m grading 1.8 g/t Au, in hole MC25-168, including32.0 m grading 4.0 g/t Au and 17.0 m grading 5.3 g/t Au59.7 m grading 2.5 g/t Au, in hole MC25-171, including 18.7 m grading 5.2 g/t Au52.2 m grading 2.2 g/t Au, in hole MC25-178, including5.2 m grading 5.1 g/t Au, AND 61.3 m grading 1.5 g/t Au, in hole MC25-178, including6.6 m grading 4.2 g/t Au66.8 m grading 1.4 g/t Au, in hole MC25-179, including4.0 m grading 6.6 g/t Au50.4 m grading 1.9 g/t Au starting at 6.1 m downhole, in hole MC25-180, including4.0 m grading 5.9 g/t Au91.0 m grading 1.1 g/t Au, in hole MC25-177, including4.0 m grading 4.6 g/t Au, AND 103.4 m grading 1.1 g/t Au, in hole MC25-177, including38.4 m grading 2.4 g/t Au139.1 m grading 0.8 g/t Au, in hole MC25-181, including 6.9 m grading 4.3 g/t Au99.5 m grading 1.5 g/t Au, in hole MC25-195, including 17.0 m grading 3.3 g/t Au71.0 m grading 1.3 g/t Au, in hole MC25-197, including8.3 m grading 3.9 g/t Au60.8 m grading 1.2 g/t Au, in hole MC25-200, including3.0 m grading 5.9 g/t AuStep-out drilling at Argus North continues to deliver broad zones of strong gold mineralization - 50 to over 100 metres thick, averaging more than 1 g/t au with consistent higher-grade intervals. Drilling has now traced the zone for over 100 metres along strike and from surface to depths exceeding 350 metres, with mineralization remaining open in all directions, highlighting significant expansion potential.These broad gold intercepts, combined with strong high-grade cores, compare favorably to other major deposits in the Timmins Camp, underscoring Argus North's potential as a material new gold discovery in the district.The exploration team is using advanced tools to analyze drill core in real time - studying rock structures and geochemistry to better understand how the gold is oriented and where higher-grade zones may extend.In July/August, the Company completed a mechanical stripping and sampling program near the collar of hole MC25-180 to expose the Argus North mineralization at surface. Continuous channel sampling returned strong results including 21.2 m grading 2.0 g/t Au and 15.4 m grading 2.2 g/t Au (see Company news release dated October 7, 2025). "This 50,000-metre program marks an important milestone for Onyx and underscores the exceptional potential we see at Munro-Croesus," said Brock Colterjohn, President & CEO of Onyx Gold. "Argus North has consistently delivered wide, continuous zones of gold mineralization that compare favourably to the best emerging discoveries in the Abitibi. With three rigs turning and more than $31 million in the treasury, we can execute this expanded program without dilution while maintaining flexibility to scale further as results warrant. This next phase will deepen our understanding of Argus North, test multiple kilometres of the underexplored Pipestone Fault and advance several high-priority targets across the very large property. We believe Munro-Croesus has the potential to become a cornerstone gold project within one of Canada's most prolific mining districts."

Summary of Exploration Activities Planned for Remainder of Q4-2025 and H2-2026

With approximately $31.4 million in cash, Onyx remains fully funded for all 2025-2026 exploration programs.The step-out drilling, detailed trench mapping and surface sampling completed at Argus North since May 2025 has resulted in a clearer understanding of the potential controls on gold mineralization including:the importance of the permissive mafic variolitic volcanic stratigraphy, proximal to the regional, camp-wide Pipestone Fault; the use of topographic and magnetic data to predict disruption, to that host horizon;the identification of key northeast trending structures and structural-geophysical-geochemical corridors (Figure 1);the presence of feldspar porphyry intrusions acting as fluid barriers and a minor host to gold mineralization; and, most importantly, the recognition of a variety of breccias (hyaloclastic, crackle, jigsaw, and polylithic) which provide permeability for fluid migration and gold accumulation. The new phase three 50,000 m Program at Munro-Croesus will utilize three drill rigs allocated as follows (see Figures 1 & 2):~36,000 m allocated to testing a three km trend of underexplored mafic variolitic basalts - the same unit that hosts the Argus Main and Argus North Zones. Key objectives of this drilling include: Expand Argus North along strike & plunge Test fault-offset blocks west of Argus NorthDrill along the Pipestone Fault for new high-grade plunge zones and bulk targets, including targets across quartz-feldspar porphyry intrusions in Porcupine sediments similar to neighbouring deposits such as Fenn-Gib.Drill test Argus West Drill Southeast of Argus Main on anomalous stratigraphyEvaluate and expand mineralization in Porcupine sediments along key structures~4,500 m will focus on extending GM Vein & Croesus Flow shoots onto the newly acquired Munro Mine ground~1,500 m testing Lalonde quartz-carbonate vein targets with known gold showings~2,5000 m will focus on testing the Flipper Zone where historical drilling returned broad zones of mineralization hosted within the Porcupine Sediments, including 42.6 m grading 1.0 g/t and 28.8 m grading 1.3 g/t Au, including 1.5 m grading 10.8 g/t Au

Figure 1 - Plan Map Highlighting Argus North Zone and Exploration Targets 

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Figure 2 - Longitudinal Section highlighting Argus North Zone and Exploration Targets

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Figure 3 - Location of the Munro-Croesus Gold Project, Ontario

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Stock Options Granted

The Company announces the issuance of 300,000 stock options with an exercise price of $1.18 per share for the purchase of up to 300,000 shares of the Company. A 100,000-option portion of the stock options were granted to Chad Levesque Consulting, pursuant to the terms of an Investor Relations consulting agreement announced by the Company on June 24, 2015.

The Munro-Croesus Project

The Munro-Croesus Project is located along Highway 101 in the heart of the Abitibi greenstone belt, Canada's premier gold mining jurisdiction (Figure 3). This large, 100% owned land package includes the past-producing Croesus Gold Mine, which yielded some of the highest-grade gold ever mined in Ontario. Extensive land consolidation from 2020-2025 has unified the patchwork of patented and unpatented mining claims surrounding the Croesus Gold Mine into one coherent package and enhanced the project's exploration potential.

The Project covers 109 km2 of highly prospective geology within the influence of major gold-bearing structural breaks. Bulk-tonnage gold deposits located in the immediate region include the Fenn-Gib gold project being developed by Mayfair Gold Corp., and the Tower Gold Project being developed by STLLR Gold Inc.

About Onyx Gold

Onyx Gold Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on unlocking district-scale gold opportunities in two of the country's most prolific and proven mining jurisdictions - Timmins, Ontario, and Yukon Territory.

In the Timmins Gold Camp, Onyx controls an extensive portfolio anchored by the Munro-Croesus Property, host to the historic high-grade Croesus Mine and site of the Company's recent Argus North discovery - one of the most exciting new gold zones emerging in the camp. Complementing Munro-Croesus are two large, early-stage projects - Golden Mile, a 140 km² property situated just 9 km from Newmont's multi-million-ounce Hoyle Pond Mine, and Timmins South, a 187 km² land package strategically positioned around the Shaw Dome structure, offering exceptional discovery potential.

Beyond Ontario, Onyx holds a commanding land position across four properties in Yukon's Selwyn Basin, an area rapidly gaining recognition for new gold discoveries and growing exploration investment. The Company's King Tut Property sits approximately 50km south of Snowline Gold's Valley discovery and adjacent to Fireweed Metals's MacPass property.

Led by an experienced team with a strong track record of discovery, development, and value creation, Onyx Gold (TSXV: ONYX) (OTCQB: ONXGF) is well funded and committed to delivering shareholder value through disciplined exploration, strategic growth, and responsible resource development.

On Behalf of Onyx Gold Corp.

"Brock Colterjohn"
President & CEO

Additional Notes:

The Company maintains a robust QA/QC program that includes the collection and analysis of duplicate samples and the insertion of blanks and standards (certified reference material).

Ian Cunningham-Dunlop, P.Eng., Executive Vice President for Onyx Gold Corp. and a qualified person ("QP") as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this release.

Neither 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.

Fenn-Gib Gold Project and Tower Gold Project mineral resources compiled from public sources and are provided for general information purposes. Readers are cautioned that the Company has no interest in or right to acquire any interest in adjacent properties and they are not indicative of mineral deposits on the Company's properties or any potential exploration thereof. Cautionary and Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections, and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "forecast", "expect", "potential", "project", "target", "schedule", "budget" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the potential significance of results from the new Argus North discovery are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Company's expectations include actual exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital, and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials, and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, 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 and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial outlook that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor.

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 13, 2025 / Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSXV:LG)(OTCQB:LGCXF)(FSE:Y2F) (the "Company" or "Lahontan") is pleased to announce that the Federal Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") has published its Decision Record ("DR"), Finding of No Significant Impact ("FONSI"), and approval of the Company's Exploration Plan of Operations ("EPOO") for the Santa Fe Mine project, on the BLM's website: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/home. This decision concludes the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") Environmental Assessment ("EA") process and authorizes Lahontan to move forward with its greatly expanded exploration drilling and mine development program at Santa Fe.

The recently approved Exploration Plan of Operations ("EPOO") allows Lahontan to conduct exploration drilling across a 12.2 km² area of the Santa Fe Mine project, enabling the Company to test multiple new targets, well beyond the currently defined gold and silver resources (see map below)*. Previous Lahontan drilling programs focused on validating historical drill results, defining and expanding resources adjacent to the past-producing open pits, and collecting data to support detailed mine planning and scheduling.

With the EPOO in place, Lahontan can now initiate true exploration programs across the broader project area. The EPOO encompasses over 700 permitted drill holes targeting well-defined geologic and geochemical anomalies, as well as previously drilled areas that returned significant gold and silver intercepts that require follow-up drilling. Priority targets include the Pinnacles area, hosted in a similar geologic setting to Fortitude Gold's nearby Isabella Pearl Mine, as well as important historic drilling at the Guzzler target south of the Santa Fe open pit, along with multiple untested zones between the known resource areas at Santa Fe (see map below).

Map of the recently approved EPOO for Santa Fe. The yellow shading outlines the area included in the EPOO, dark red indicates the historic pits including the Isabella Pearl pit west of the project boundary, the red lines shows the surface projection of known gold and silver resources*.Kimberly Ann, Lahontan Gold Corp. Executive Chair, Founder, CEO, and President commented: "Receiving approval of the Santa Fe Mine project EPOO represents a landmark milestone for Lahontan. Until now, the Company's exploration activities were limited to a five-acre disturbance area, significantly restricting its ability to step out from known resources and fully assess the exploration potential of the Santa Fe Mine Project. With the approval of the EPOO, Lahontan can now explore a 12.2 km² area encompassing multiple well-defined geological and geochemical targets located between and adjacent to existing gold and silver resources. The expanded permit area also allows for drill testing of the historical heap leach pads, which may contain remnant mineralization of potential economic interest. This approval positions the Company to evaluate the broader gold and silver endowment of the Santa Fe Mine project and to unlock the full potential of its strategic land position in Nevada's Walker Lane. Lahontan would also like to thank the staff of the Carson City office of the BLM for their efficient and timely completion of the EPOO."

Map of exploration targets at the Santa Fe Mine Project.About Lahontan Gold Corp.

Lahontan Gold Corp. is a Canadian mine development and mineral exploration company that holds, through its US subsidiaries, four gold and silver exploration properties in the Walker Lane of mining friendly Nevada. Lahontan's flagship property, the 28.3 km2 Santa Fe Mine project, had past production of 359,202 ounces of gold and 702,067 ounces of silver between 1988 and 1995 from open pit mines utilizing heap-leach processing. The Santa Fe Mine has a Canadian National Instrument 43-101 compliant Indicated Mineral Resource of 1,539,000 oz Au Eq(48,393,000 tonnes grading 0.92 g/t Au and 7.18 g/t Ag, together grading 0.99 g/t Au Eq) and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 411,000 oz Au Eq (16,760,000 grading 0.74 g/t Au and 3.25 g/t Ag, together grading 0.76 g/t Au Eq), all pit constrained (Au Eq is inclusive of recovery, please see Santa Fe Project Technical Report and note below*). The Company plans to continue advancing the Santa Fe Mine project towards production, update the Santa Fe Preliminary Economic Assessment, and drill test its satellite West Santa Fe project during 2025. For more information, please visit our website: www.lahontangoldcorp.com

* Please see the "Preliminary Economic Assessment, NI 43-101 Technical Report, Santa Fe Project", Authors: Kenji Umeno, P. Eng., Thomas Dyer, PE, Kyle Murphy, PE, Trevor Rabb, P. Geo, Darcy Baker, PhD, P. Geo., and John M. Young, SME-RM; Effective Date: December 10, 2024, Report Date: January 24, 2025. The Technical Report is available on the Company's website and SEDAR+. Mineral resources are reported using a cut-off grade of 0.15 g/t AuEq for oxide resources and 0.60 g/t AuEq for non-oxide resources. AuEq for the purpose of cut-off grade and reporting the Mineral Resources is based on the following assumptions gold price of US$1,950/oz gold, silver price of US$23.50/oz silver, and oxide gold recoveries ranging from 28% to 79%, oxide silver recoveries ranging from 8% to 30%, and non-oxide gold and silver recoveries of 71%.

Qualified Person

Brian J. Maher, M.Sc., CPG-12342, is a "Qualified Person" as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and has reviewed and approved the content of this news release in respect of all technical disclosure other than the Mineral Resource Estimate as noted above.‎ Mr. Maher is Vice President-Exploration for Lahontan Gold and has verified the data disclosed in this news release, including the sampling, ‎‎analytical and test data underlying the disclosure.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Kimberly Ann

Founder, CEO, President, and Director

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Lahontan Gold Corp.

Kimberly Ann
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, President, Director
Phone: 1-530-414-4400

Email:
[email protected]

Website: www.lahontangoldcorp.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Except for statements of historical fact, this news release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking information is frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to delays or uncertainties with regulatory approvals, including that of the TSXV. There are uncertainties inherent in forward-looking information, including factors beyond the Company's control. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change except as required by law. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at www.sedar.com

SOURCE: Lahontan Gold Corp

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Key Takeaways Chord Energy posted Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.35 per share, beating the consensus estimate.Revenue of $1.31B exceeded expectations but declined from $1.45B in the prior-year period.Total output held steady at 280.9 MBoE/D as lower oil volumes offset stronger natural gas pricing.
Chord Energy Corporation (CHRD - Free Report) gained a marginal 0.7% since reporting better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 results on Nov. 4. Lower operating costs and favorable oil equivalent production probably backed the outperformance.

The exploration and production player reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.35 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.24. The bottom line, however, declined from the year-ago quarter’s level of $3.40.

Total quarterly revenues of $1,312.1 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $993.8 million. However, the top line decreased from the prior-year level of $1,450.5 million.

We’re now nearing the close of the earnings season, with energy giants like Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM - Free Report) and Chevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) already having reported. Both ExxonMobil and Chevron topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings. For more details, read our blogs: ExxonMobil Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates, Boosts Dividend Again & Chevron Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates as Production Hits Record.

Overall ProductionCHRD’s total production in the third quarter was 280.9 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBoE/D), almost in line with the 280.8 MBoE/D recorded a year ago.

Oil production (accounting for 55.4% of the total production) in the quarter amounted to 155.7 thousand barrels per day (MBbl/D), down from 158.8 MBbl/D registered in the year-ago period.

Natural gas production was 420.1 million cubic feet per day MMcf/D, down from 421.8 MMcf/D recorded a year ago.

Realized Prices (Excluding Derivative Realized)Average sales prices for natural gas increased to 81 cents per Mcf from 44 cents recorded a year ago.

The company’s oil price realization in the quarter was $63.59 per barrel (Bbl), lower than $73.51 a year ago.

Operating ExpensesTotal operating expenses decreased to $1,140.9 million from $1,174.6 million in the year-ago period.

Notably, lease operating costs were $248.6 million, up from $247.1 million recorded in the year-ago quarter. The purchased oil and gas expenses were $340.9 million, higher than the prior-year recorded figure of $329.6 million.

Capex & FinancialsIn the third quarter, Chord Energy spent $333.7 million on exploration & production and other operations. As of Sept. 30, 2025, CHRD had a total debt of $1.5 billion.

OutlookChord Energy’s production guidance for 2025 is in the band of 275.6 MBoE/D to 278.1 MBoE/D. For the December quarter, CHRD expects production in the band of 268.7 MBoE/D to 278.7 MBoE/D.

Moreover, the company, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), projects full-year oil production of 153.8-154.8 MBbl/D. For the fourth quarter, CHRD expects oil production in the range of 149 MBbl/D to 153 MBbl/D. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

November 13, 2025 8:30 AM EST | Source: Maritime Resources Corp.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2025) - New Found Gold Corp. (TSXV: NFG) (NYSE American: NFGC) ("New Found Gold" or the "Company") and Maritime Resources Corp. ( "Maritime Resources") (TSXV: MAE) are pleased to announce that they have closed their previously announced transaction whereby New Found Gold has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Maritime Resources (the "Maritime Shares"), that it does not already own, by way of a statutory plan of arrangement pursuant to Division 5 of Part 9 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the "Transaction").

In connection with the completion of the Transaction, Allen Palmiere joined the board of directors of New Found Gold (the "Board") and Melissa Render, President of New Found Gold resigned from the Board. All the directors and officers of Maritime Resources resigned from their positions.

Keith Boyle, Chief Executive Officer and Director of New Found Gold, stated: "In less than a year, New Found Gold has transformed from an early-stage exploration company to an emerging Canadian gold producer with camp-scale exploration potential. Today we see two high-quality assets, the Queensway Gold Project and the Hammerdown Gold Project, located in a Tier 1 jurisdiction with strong synergies, come together at a time of highly favourable gold prices. Under the guidance of an experienced new Board, the Company's management team of mine builders and operators are focused on the path to production and continuing to deliver shareholder value."

"The combined Company is now producing gold; we could not have gotten to this point without the support of our local communities. For this we give our thanks and look forward to continuing this journey with you," continued Mr. Boyle.

Paul Andre Huet, Chairman of New Found Gold, stated: "I am pleased to welcome Allen Palmiere to the Board. Allen brings a depth of operational, management and finance experience to the Company and his expertise on the Maritime Resources assets is of great value. On behalf of the Board and the entire company, I would also like to thank our President, Melissa Render for her service on the Board."

Garett Macdonald, President and CEO of Maritime Resources, stated: "We are pleased with the completion of the business combination and are excited for New Found Gold as it grows into Canada's newest mid-tier gold producer. I would like to recognize the efforts of Maritime's team who demonstrated determination and creativity to develop the Hammerdown Gold Project, as well as the solid support of our shareholders, local communities and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador these past few years."

Under the terms of the arrangement agreement entered into by New Found Gold and Maritime Resources on September 4, 2025, each holder of Maritime Shares received 0.75 of a New Found Gold common share (each whole share, a "New Found Gold Share") in exchange for each Maritime Share (the "Exchange Ratio"). Immediately upon completion of the Transaction, existing New Found Gold shareholders and former Maritime Resources shareholders held approximately 69% and 31%, respectively, of the pro forma company on a fully-diluted in-the-money basis and Maritime Resources became a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Found Gold. New Found Gold will apply for Maritime Resources to cease to be a reporting issuer under applicable Canadian securities laws and the Maritime Shares will be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV").

In accordance with the plan of arrangement, each option to purchase Maritime Shares (each, a "Maritime Option") was cancelled and exchanged for a replacement option to acquire from New Found Gold such number of New Found Gold Shares equal to the product of: (A) that number of Maritime Shares that were issuable upon exercise of such Maritime Option immediately prior to the effective time of the Transaction (the "Effective Time") and (B) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per New Found Gold Share equal to the quotient determined by dividing: (X) exercise price per Maritime Share at which such Maritime Option was exercisable immediately prior to the Effective Time, by (Y) the Exchange Ratio. Pursuant to the plan of arrangement, each outstanding Maritime Share purchase warrant became exercisable for New Found Gold Shares issuable on exercise and adjusted in accordance with the Exchange Ratio.

In order to receive the New Found Gold Shares in exchange for their Maritime Shares, registered Maritime Resources shareholders must complete, sign, date and return the Letter of Transmittal that was mailed to each registered Maritime Resources shareholder. The Letter of Transmittal is also available from Maritime Resources' depositary, Computershare Investor Services Inc., and online under Maritime Resources' issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Non-registered Maritime Resources shareholders whose Maritime Shares are registered in the name of a broker, investment dealer, bank, trust company, trustee or other intermediary or nominee should contact that intermediary or nominee for assistance in depositing their Maritime Shares and should follow the instructions of such intermediary or nominee in order to deposit their Maritime Shares.

Further information about the Transaction is set out in Maritime Resources' management information circular dated October 1, 2025, which can be accessed online under Maritime Resources' issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP acted as legal counsel to New Found Gold with respect to the Transaction. BMO Capital Markets acted as financial advisor to New Found Gold. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP acted as legal counsel to Maritime Resources with respect to the Transaction. SCP Resource Finance LP and Canaccord Genuity Corp. acted as financial advisors to the board of directors of Maritime Resources.

Allen Palmiere - Independent Director

Mr. Palmiere, a Chartered Accountant-Chartered Public Accountant by training, has over 40 years of experience in the mining industry both from a financial and operational perspective. His international experience includes South Africa, Central America, Guyana Brazil and China. Mr. Palmiere's expertise includes operations, executive management and financing, both debt and equity. Additionally, Mr. Palmiere has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Palmiere's former executive positions include CEO and Chairman of the Board, HudBay Minerals Inc., Executive Chairman, Barplats Investments Ltd., Vice President, CFO, Zemex Corporation, and President and CEO, Breakwater Resources Ltd. Mr. Palmiere has also served as a director of numerous public companies. Mr. Palmiere is currently the CEO, President and a Director of Gold Resource Corporation.

Shares for Debt Transaction

The Company is pleased to announce that it has entered into a debt settlement agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") with SCP Resource Finance LLP ("SCP") to settle an aggregate amount of $3,276,712 in outstanding debt, rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares, related to the fees incurred by Maritime Resources pursuant to the terms of the letter agreement with SCP dated March 20, 2024, as amended on August 8, 2025, whereby SCP was appointed as financial advisor in connection with strategic matters related to any financing or a transaction resulting in the sale of Maritime Resources.

Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company has agreed to issue 1,085,003 New Found Gold Shares (the "Settlement Shares") at a deemed issue price of $3.02 per Settlement Share, based on the closing price of the New Found Gold Shares on the TSXV on November 12, 2025 (the "Shares for Debt Transaction"). The Board of New Found Gold has determined that the Shares for Debt Transaction is in the best interests of the Company.

Closing of the Shares for Debt Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the approval of the TSXV and authorization of the NYSE American. The Settlement Shares to be issued pursuant to the Shares for Debt Transaction will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day following the date of issuance, in accordance with the applicable securities laws and TSXV policies.

About New Found Gold Corp.

New Found Gold is a well-financed advanced-stage exploration and development company that holds a 100% interest in the Queensway Gold Project ("Queensway"), as well as the recently acquired Maritime Division, where the Company is focused on bringing the Hammerdown Gold Project ("Hammerdown") into steady-state gold production. The Maritime Division includes Hammerdown, where it holds a 100% interest directly and subject to option agreements entitling it to earn 100% ownership in the Green Bay Property, which includes the former Hammerdown gold mine and the Orion gold project. The Maritime Division controls over 43,900 hectares of exploration land including the Green Bay, Whisker Valley, Gull Ridge and Point Rousse projects. Mineral processing assets in the Baie Verte mining district include the Pine Cove mill and the Nugget Pond Hydrometallurgical Gold Plant gold circuit.

The Company has completed a PEA at Queensway (see New Found Gold news release dated July 21, 2025). Recent drilling continues to yield new discoveries along strike and down dip of known gold zones, pointing to the district-scale potential of the Project that covers a +110 km strike extent along two prospective fault zones. On September 8, 2025, the Company announced it had entered into a property purchase agreement with Exploits Discovery Corp. ("Exploits") that would provide New Found Gold with a 100% interest in certain mineral claims in Newfoundland and Labrador held by Exploits (the "Claims") (see news release dated September 8, 2025). The Claims adjoin Queensway and would increase the size of Queensway by up to 33%, to a total of 234,050 hectares.

The Company's assets are located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, a Tier 1 jurisdiction with excellent infrastructure and a skilled local workforce.

New Found Gold has a new Board and management team, a strong treasury and a solid shareholder base which includes cornerstone investor Eric Sprott. The Company is focused on growth and value creation.

New Found Gold Corp.
Per: "Keith Boyle"
Keith Boyle, Chief Executive Officer

Qualified Persons

The scientific and technical information disclosed in this press release related to Queensway was reviewed and approved by Melissa Render, P. Geo., President, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Ms. Render consents to the publication of this press release by New Found Gold. Ms. Render certifies that this press release fairly and accurately represents the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this press release.

The scientific and technical information disclosed in this press release related to the Maritime Division was reviewed and approved by Keith Boyle, P. Eng., CEO, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Boyle consents to the publication of this press release by New Found Gold. Mr. Boyle certifies that this press release fairly and accurately represents the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this press release.

Contact

For further information on New Found Gold, please visit New Found Gold's website at www.newfoundgold.ca, contact us through our investor inquiry form at https://newfoundgold.ca/contact/ or contact:

Fiona Childe, Ph.D., P.Geo.
Vice President, Communications and Corporate Development
Phone: +1 (416) 910-4653
Email: [email protected]

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulatory Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) nor the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) has reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, including statements relating to the Transaction and the Shares for Debt Transaction and statements relating to assessments of and expectations for the combined company including production of gold and the timing thereof; assessments and expectations for Hammerdown Gold Project and Queensway Gold Project, including the timing thereof; New Found Gold's plans to apply for Maritime to cease to be a reporting issuer; the delisting of Maritime Shares and the treatment of the Maritime Options and warrants; and closing of the Shares for Debt Transaction, including receipt of TSXV and NYSE American approvals, and the timing thereof. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts; they are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "interpreted", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "aims", "suggests", "indicate", "often", "target", "future", "likely", "pending", "potential", "encouraging", "goal", "objective", "prospective", "possibly", "preliminary", and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "can", "could" or "should" occur, or are those statements, which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions that forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made, and they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Consequently, there can be no assurances that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Except to the extent required by applicable securities laws and the policies of the TSXV and NYSE American, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include risks associated with the Company's ability to complete exploration and drilling programs as expected, possible accidents and other risks associated with mineral exploration operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, risks associated with the interpretation of exploration results and the results of the metallurgical testing program, the possibility that the Company may not be able to secure permitting and other governmental clearances necessary to carry out the Company's exploration plans, the risk that the Company will not be able to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plans, and the risk of political uncertainties and regulatory or legal changes that might interfere with the Company's business and prospects. The reader is urged to refer to the Company's Annual Information Form and Management's Discussion and Analysis, publicly available through the Canadian Securities Administrators' System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR+) at www.sedarplus.ca for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects.

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Aegon Ltd. (AEG) Q3 2025 Sales Call November 13, 2025 3:00 AM EST

Company Participants

Yves Cormier - Head of Investor Relations
E. Friese - CEO, Chairman of Management Board & Executive Director
Duncan Russell - CFO & Member of Management Board

Conference Call Participants

David Barma - BofA Securities, Research Division
Iain Pearce - BNP Paribas, Research Division
Nasib Ahmed - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Jason Kalamboussis - ING Groep N.V., Research Division
Michele Ballatore - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division
Michael Huttner - Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Aegon's Third Quarter 2025 Trading Update Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker, Yves Cormier, Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.

Yves Cormier
Head of Investor Relations

Thank you, operator, and good morning, everyone. I would like to welcome you to this call on Aegon's Third Quarter 2025 Trading Update. My name is Yves Cormier, Head of Investor Relations. Joining me today to take you through our progress are Aegon's CEO, Lard Friese; and CFO, Duncan Russell. Before we start, we would like to ask you to review our disclaimer on forward-looking statements, which you can find at the end of the presentation. With that, I would like to give the floor to Lard.

E. Friese
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Thank you, Yves, and good morning, everyone. I will start today's presentation by running you through the strategic progress we're making and the commercial performance in the quarter. Then I will hand over to Duncan, who will address our capital results in more detail. So let me begin on Slide #2 with the key messages for the quarter. During the third quarter of 2025, we

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As usual, the presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where you can ask questions either via phone or through our webcast platform. And for any topics we won't be able to cover today, please do contact the Investor Relations team. We will provide any clarifications you might require.

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The new fund, HOOZ, seeks to deliver -200% of the daily percentage change in the share price of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOOD), offering investors an instrument to express short-term bearish views on the financial services platform that disrupted traditional retail investing.

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Defiance ETFs LLC is the ETF sponsor. The Fund’s investment adviser is Tidal Investments, LLC (“Tidal” or the “Adviser”).

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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Stride, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/stride-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until January 12, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Stride securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and is captioned MacMahon v. Stride, Inc., et al., No. 1:25-cv- 02019.

Why is Stride Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

Stride is an education technology company that provides an online platform to students throughout the U.S. During the relevant period, Stride stated it was seeing “increasing growth in our business,” “in-year strength in demand” for its products and services, and that its customers and potential customers “continue to choose us in record numbers.”

As alleged, in truth, Stride had inflated enrollment numbers by retaining “ghost students,” ignored compliance requirements for its employees, and had “poor customer experience” that resulted in “higher withdrawal rates,” “lower conversion rates,” and had driven students away.

Why did Stride’s Stock Drop?

On September 14, 2025, a report stated that a complaint had been filed against Stride for fraud, deceptive trade practices, systemic violations of law, and intentional and tortious misconduct. It claimed Stride inflated enrollment numbers by retaining “ghost students” on rolls to secure state funding and ignored compliance requirements, including background checks and licensure laws for its employees. This news caused the price of Stride stock to drop $18.60 per share, or more than 11%, from a closing price of $158.36 per share on September 12, 2025, to $139.76 per share on September 15, 2025.

Then, on October 28, 2025, Stride admitted that “poor customer experience” resulted in “higher withdrawal rates,” “lower conversion rates,” and drove students away. Stride estimated the impact caused approximately 10,000-15,000 fewer enrollments and stated that, because of this, its outlook is “muted” compared to prior years. This news caused the price of Stride stock to drop $83.48 per share, or more than 54%, from a closing price of $153.53 per share on October 28, 2025, to $70.05 per share on October 29, 2025.

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Why Was MoonLake Sued for Securities Fraud?

MoonLake is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for inflammatory diseases. During the relevant period, MoonLake conducted highly anticipated Phase 3 VELA trials for sonelokimab (“SLK”), an investigational therapeutic designed to treat adult participants with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (“HS”).

MoonLake told investors that its “strong clinical data,” including results from its Phase 2 MIRA trial, translate into “higher clinical responses for patients, and provide ample opportunity for differentiation of sonelokimab versus all competitors.” The Company also stated that SLK’s Nanobody structure differed in beneficial ways from traditional monoclonal antibody treatments from its competitors.

As alleged, in truth, the Company’s clinical data and Nanobody structure did not confer a superior clinical benefit over its competitors, calling into question the drug’s chances for regulatory approval and commercial viability.

The Stock Declines as the Truth Is Revealed

On September 28, 2025, MoonLake reported its week 16 results of the VELA Phase 3 trials. The Company reported disappointing results for both trials, with VELA-2 failing to meet its primary endpoint, calling into question the drug’s chances for regulatory approval and commercial viability. On this news, the price of MoonLake stock fell $55.75 per share, or nearly 90%, from $61.99 per share on September 26, 2025, to $6.24 per share on September 29, 2025, the following trading day.

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What Can You Do?

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