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On October 3, 2025, Aster, a digital currency gaining attention in the cryptocurrency markets, experienced a notable 11% surge in its price. This increase was accompanied by a doubling of its trading volume, drawing significant attention from traders who are now speculating whether Aster can surpass the critical resistance level of $2.16.

DOGE has booked a 15% gain in the past 7 days as the crypto market bounced strongly off key supports – a move that supports a bullish Dogecoin price prediction according to multiple technical signals.

With Bitcoin close to a new ATH, here's why the crypto price prediction for these 3 alts is looking so bullish.

Bitcoin prices flirted with $124,000 on October 3.

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Bitcoin prices came close to setting a fresh, all-time high on Friday, October 3 as intense demand and growing momentum placed upward pressure on the digital currency.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency by total market value rose to nearly $124,000, according to Coinbase data from TradingView.

At this point, the digital asset was trading at its most inflated value since August, additional Coinbase figures from TradingView reveal.

Strong MomentumSeveral analysts focused on the compelling momentum that bitcoin enjoyed as of late.

“We are in one of the most momentum-driven markets I’ve ever seen,” George Kailas, CEO of Prospero.ai, said via email. “Recently, that momentum has been fueled by growing confidence that rate cuts will continue.”

“Adding to Bitcoin’s typical bull momentum from lower rates is the perception that it serves as a hedge against government dysfunction,” he continued. “Whether or not that belief is truly valid remains unclear, but in a momentum-driven market, perception itself appears to be driving this surge in Bitcoin.”

Brett Sifling, wealth manager for Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, also weighed in on bitcoin’s current situation, emphasizing through emailed comments that “There are a few reasons why I think it’s building momentum.”

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“Most recently, softer than expected U.S. jobs data (ADP numbers) has been connected to raising the odds of an October Fed rate cut,” he noted. “Lower rates means that risk-on assets like Bitcoin will generally be viewed favorably by market participants.”

“We continue to see solid demand for the spot ETFs and I think that is creating a nice support for Bitcoin to build on top of,” added Sifling.

“We’re also entering October, which in the crypto community is called, ‘Uptober’ as it’s been a seasonably favorable month for Bitcoin throughout its history,” he added.

“Given all these positives, along with the government shutdown, it makes sense to me that Bitcoin would be catching a bid and making new highs,” Sifling concluded.

Multiple Factors Drive Gains One analyst in particular claimed that a range of bullish variables have been driving bitcoin’s latest gains.

“Bitcoin’s surge toward $124,000 reflects a mix of factors,” Joe DiPasquale, CEO of cryptocurrency hedge fund manager BitBull Capital, said via email.

“Strong inflows into spot ETFs and institutional demand are providing steady buying pressure, while expectations of Fed easing have boosted appetite for risk assets,” he added.

“At the same time, U.S. political uncertainty and supply constraints following the halving have reinforced the ‘digital gold’ narrative,” DiPasquale continued.

“With momentum traders piling in as Bitcoin nears its prior all-time high, the rally has become self-reinforcing.”

Strong US Demand Julio Moreno, head of research for CryptoQuant, focused on the Coinbase Premium Index, defined as “The [percent] difference between Coinbase Pro price (USD pair) and Binance price(USDT pair),” as well as its implications for investor demand in the U.S.

The chart below helps illustrate these developments:

Coinbase's Premium Index, the difference between prices on Coinbase Pro and Binance.

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“This price upward movement has been mostly supported by a relatively higher investor demand in the US, as seen by an increasing Bitcoin price premium on Coinbase, which is at the highest level since June 7,” he said via Telegram.

“US investor demand is what typically drives Bitcoin price rallies during bull markets,” added Moreno.

A ‘Remarkable’ Situation Tim Enneking, managing partner of Psalion, offered his two cents on bitcoin’s current situation, emphasizing how much it stands out.

“With the ever-growing number of companies, countries and other entities increasing their purchases of BTC, to say nothing of the fact that the United States may join the list of purchasers, what is remarkable about BTC almost hitting a new ATH is not that it is close to doing so, but that it still has not done so with all of the upside pressure!” he stated via email.

“After all, for most of this year, the number of BTC purchased by public institutions has significantly exceeded the number generated by miners,” he noted.

“Given such a supply-and-demand dynamic, the price really only has one direction to go.”

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Roblox has no trouble attracting players, but profitability is another story. With steep losses and a premium valuation, investors need to watch these three levers closely.

Roblox (RBLX -7.95%) has no trouble attracting users. More than 100 million people log in daily to play games, socialize, and build their own experiences. That kind of engagement is rare in digital media -- and it's why many investors see Roblox as a long-term growth story.

But engagement hasn't translated into profitability. The company continues to post steep losses while trading at a premium valuation. For Roblox to make the leap from cultural phenomenon to sustainable business, it must execute on a few critical priorities. Here are three things Roblox needs to get right to become a profitable stock.

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1. Unlocking advertising at scale
So far, Roblox makes nearly all of its revenue from sales of its in-game currency, Robux. That leaves the business overly dependent on player spending. Advertising offers a way to diversify revenue -- and it could be far more profitable.

Roblox is rolling out immersive ad formats, including digital billboards inside games and video ads with rewards, for players over 13. The company even partnered with Google Ad Manager to make it easier for brands to buy campaigns and measure performance. Developers also receive a cut, giving them another income stream and strengthening the ecosystem.

The opportunity is significant. Even a modest $10 in annual ad revenue per user could bring in more than $1 billion in incremental, high-margin revenue. For perspective, Meta generated $13.65 in revenue per person in the second quarter of 2025, suggesting that the opportunity is massive for the gaming company.

But execution matters. Ads must fit naturally into the user experience, advertisers need proof of returns, and regulators will keep a close eye on how ads reach Roblox's large under-13 audience. If Roblox can get this balance right, advertising could be the key that finally unlocks operating leverage.

2. Aging up the user base
Roblox built its popularity among kids, but that strength also creates a ceiling. Younger players generate lower spending per user and bring regulatory challenges around advertising and data privacy.

The company knows this and has been working to "age up" the platform. For instance, the over-13-year-old cohort accounted for 71.4 million of its 111.8 million daily active users (DAU) in the second quarter of 2025. Comparatively, that cohort group had just 36.8 million DAU in the same period two years ago. This development is crucial since older users not only spend more but are also more appealing to advertisers.

As such, it's imperative that Roblox keeps this group of users engaged even as they grow up into their late teens or early adulthood. If Roblox can provide more sophisticated experiences -- through better graphics, social features, and content that appeals beyond children -- it could extend user lifetime value and drive higher monetization. If not, its core audience may churn just as they become the most valuable customers.

3. Driving international monetization
One of the most significant growth highlights for Roblox in recent quarters is its continuous global expansion, suggesting that its platform crosses culture and geography. But while overseas users have been growing, monetization outside North America still lags that of the U.S. For perspective, average bookings per daily active user in the U.S. were $40.7 in the second quarter of 2025, compared to just $4.95 in Asia-Pacific and $11.49 in Europe.

To close the gap, Roblox will need to localize content further, improve payment infrastructure, and partner with brands that resonate regionally. For example, offering local currency options or working with telcos to enable easier in-app payments could lift spending in emerging markets.

If Roblox can raise monetization levels overseas even modestly, it could add another meaningful layer of growth. Given the size of its international audience -- only 20.6 million of 111.8 million DAU are from the U.S. and Canada -- this may be one of the company's biggest untapped growth levers.

What it means for investors
Roblox has already proven it can capture attention on a massive scale. But attention alone doesn't make a profitable stock. The next phase is about turning engagement into earnings.

To get there, Roblox must:

Build a credible advertising business,
Retain and monetize older users, and
Lift international spending.

Investors who believe management can execute on these three priorities may see meaningful upside over the long run for this growth stock. But until profitability is within reach, Roblox remains a bold bet on potential rather than a proven investment.

Either way, it's worth keeping the stock on your radar.

Lawrence Nga has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Meta Platforms and Roblox. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Vancouver, BC – October 03, 2025 – TheNewswire – Eastfield Resources Ltd. (“Eastfield”) (TSX-V: ETF) and Star Copper Corp. (“Star Copper”) (TSX-V: STCU) report that diamond drilling has started at the Indata Property, located in central British Columbia.

The Indata Property is 100% owned by Eastfield, with Star Copper holding a 60% earn-in option interest. The project is significant for its copper, gold, and molybdenum endowment, and also hosts noteworthy antimony mineralization.

Historical Drilling Highlights

Copper (1): Hole IN22-82 intersected 174.0 metres grading 0.23% Cu, including 29.0 metres grading 0.47% Cu. 

Gold (2): Hole DDH88-11 returned 4.0 metres grading 47.26 g/t Au. 

Molybdenum (3): Hole IN22-74 intersected 31.0 metres at the bottom of the hole grading 0.101% Mo, including 7.5 metres grading 0.320% Mo. 

Location & Geology

Indata is located along the trace of the Pinchi Fault Zone, 120 kilometres northwest of the community of Fort St. James, BC. The 4,551-hectare claim block lies immediately south of the Kwanika and Stardust properties currently being explored by Northwest Copper Corp. (TSX-V: NWST).

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) securities between January 30, 2025 and July 23, 2025, all dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until Tuesday, October 28, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Dow class action lawsuit. Captioned Sarti v. Dow Inc., No. 25-cv-12744 (E.D. Mich.), the Dow class action lawsuit charges Dow, The Dow Chemical Company, a Dow subsidiary, as well as certain of Dow's executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Dow class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:

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CASE ALLEGATIONS: Dow, through its subsidiaries, provides various materials science solutions for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications.

The Dow class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Dow's ability to mitigate macroeconomic and tariff-related headwinds, as well as to maintain the financial flexibility needed to support its lucrative dividend, was overstated; and (ii) the true scope and severity of the foregoing headwinds' negative impacts on Dow's business and financial condition was understated, particularly with respect to competitive and pricing pressures, softening global sales, and demand for Dow's products, as well as an oversupply of products in Dow's global markets.

The Dow class action lawsuit further alleges that on June 23, 2025 BMO Capital downgraded its recommendation on Dow to "Underperform" from "Market Perform" while also cutting its price target on Dow's stock to $22.00 per share from $29.00 per share, citing sustained weakness across key end markets and mounting pressure on Dow's dividend. Following this news, Dow's stock price fell by more than 3%, the complaint alleges.

Then, the complaint further alleges that on July 24, 2025, Dow reported a second quarter of 2025 non-GAAP loss per share of $0.42, significantly larger than the approximate $0.17 to $0.18 per share loss expected by analysts and net sales of $10.1 billion, representing a 7.3% year-over-year decline and missing consensus estimates by $130 million, "reflecting declines in all operating segments." Dow's CEO, defendant Jim Fitterling, blamed these disappointing results on "the lower-for-longer earnings environment that our industry is facing, amplified by recent trade and tariff uncertainties," while providing a dour outlook marked by "signs of oversupply from newer market entrants who are exporting to various regions at anti-competitive economics," it is alleged. Dow also revealed that it was cutting its dividend in half, from $0.70 per share to only $0.35 per share, citing the need for "financial flexibility amidst a persistently challenging macroeconomic environment," the Dow class action lawsuit further alleges. Following this news, Dow's stock price fell by more than 17%, the complaint alleges.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Dow securities during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Dow class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Dow class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Dow class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Dow class action lawsuit.

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An AI software darling's stock tumbled following a report of security problems, while an update from a major health insurer helped lift its stock on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.Palantir Technologies shares dropped after a report of potential security vulnerabilities in a battlefield communications system the company is developing.Humana shared an update on the quality of its Medicare Advantage plans and reiterated its outlook, boosting shares of the insurer and others in the sector.

Shares of a major health insurer notched strong gains after the company offered a peek into the quality ratings of its plans. Meanwhile, reports of a government memo raising security concerns weighed on the stock of an AI software darling.

Major U.S. equities indexes finished Friday's session mixed as tech sector losses dragged on the Nasdaq, which slid 0.3%. The S&P 500 eked out a fractional 0.1% gain to a closing record, while the Dow added 0.5%. See here for more extensive reporting from Investopedia on the day's markets.

Humana (HUM) shares soared nearly 11% to log the S&P 500's top performance on Friday after the health insurer affirmed its outlook following an inadvertent release of government data on its Medicare Advantage plans. Shares of other health insurers also rose, with Centene (CNC) and Cigna (CI) adding 5.1% and 4.7%, respectively.

Shares of Zebra Technologies (ZBRA), which specializes in barcode readers and other smart data capture technology, climbed about 3% after the company said it completed its acquisition of Elo Touch Solutions. Management said the pickup of Elo, which focuses on customer-facing technologies like self-service systems, would expand Zebra's addressable market.

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares dropped 7.5% to lead decliners on the benchmark index after Reuters reported an internal Army memo pointed to vulnerabilities in a battlefield communications network being deployed by the big data analytics firm and its partners.

Shares of casino operators tumbled as Tropical Cyclone Matmo threatened the Asian gaming hotspot Macau. The potential storm-related disruption comes during the Golden Week holidays, which typically draw large numbers of visitors to the special administrative region. Shares of Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Wynn Resorts (WYNN), which both have significant exposure to Macau, fell more than 7%.

Nike (NKE) stock slid 3.5% on Friday, giving back some of the gains posted earlier in the week after the footwear and apparel giant reported better-than-expected sales and profits for its fiscal first quarter. Although the strong performance suggested that Nike is making progress on its turnaround plan, the company warned of higher tariff costs and slumping sales for its "classic" footwear franchises.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of LifeMD, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFMD) between May 7, 2025 and August 5, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important October 27, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased LifeMD 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 LifeMD class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=43404 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 October 27, 2025. 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 litigate 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 the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. 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 materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants materially overstated LifeMD’s competitive position; (2) defendants were reckless in raising LifeMD’s 2025 guidance, considering that they had not properly accounted for rising customer acquisition costs in LifeMD’s RexMD segment, as well as for customer acquisition costs related to the sale of drugs designed to treat obesity, including Wegovy and Zepbound; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about LifeMD’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the LifeMD class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=43404 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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HONG KONG AND RENO, NV / ACCESS Newswire / October 3, 2025 / Tianci International, Inc. (the "Company" or "Tianci"), a global logistics service provider specializing in ocean freight forwarding, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2025. Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights: The Company raised net proceeds of $5,217,937 from a public offering of 1,750,000 shares of common stock.

HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of Hawai‘i Corporation (NYSE: BOH) (the “Company”) will release third quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, October 27, 2025 before the market opens and hold its quarterly conference call at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Hawai‘i Time) on the same day. The live call, including a slide presentation, will be accessible on the investor relations link of the Company's website, www.boh.com. The webcast link is https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI5.

Partnerships with Cutting Edge Sports Management and FN Esports showcase Datavault’s ADIO® and VerifyU® technologies in college football, Madden and team esports, and drone racing championships.

BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), a leader in AI-driven data visualization, valuation, and monetization, today announced two strategic partnerships with Cutting Edge Sports Management and FN Esports.

These collaborations will further integrate the Company’s innovative technologies into the sports and entertainment sectors, emphasizing statistical fairness in athlete selection, blockchain-based tokenization for enhanced accessibility, and the promotion of health and wellness for aspiring professionals. By selecting Datavault AI for tokenized sponsorships and a stats-based invitational process, Dream Bowl XIV is pioneering a breakthrough college prep bowl game that showcases top collegiate football and esports athletes, revolutionizing sports and entertainment tokenomics.

The Dream Bowl

The Dream Bowl is a College Football All-Star Showcase of the best players from across the country. The game and the series of events are a celebration of the excellence, commitment, and sacrifice made by the players and their families.

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The Global Esports Federation promotes the credibility, legitimacy and prestige of esports. We convene athletes, players and industry leaders together on one inclusive platform.

With a mission to cultivate competition along with developing communities and the connection between sport, esports and technology. The GEF cultivates the authentic voice for the worldwide esports movement. We are proud to have established more than 180 global partnerships and Member Federations, global brands, publishers, and developers and strategic partners.

Highlights – Datavault AI Partnerships

Datavault AI Expands into Sports & Esports

Dream Bowl XIV Selection: Datavault AI has been chosen to power tokenized sponsorships and a stats-based invitational for top college football and esports athletes. Event set for Jan. 11, 2026, at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX airing over national television and streaming outlets, to be announced.
Amateur-to-Pro Pathways: Scouts, universities, and pro gaming leagues gain one final look at U.S. talent, supported by AI-driven statistical fairness and VerifyU® credentialing.
Esports Championships: Madden 2026 Global Champion, Team Esports Global Champion, and Drone Racing Champions to be crowned, with Datavault technology securing authenticity and fan engagement.
Cutting Edge Sports Partnership: Integration of ADIO® tone tech to enhance Dream Bowl fan experience, real-time stats, sponsorship tokens, and health & wellness initiatives, in collaboration with the NFL Alumni Association.
FN Sports Partnership: Launch of esports academies using VerifyU® for credentialing, anti-cheat systems, and tokenized assets, extending reach across Korea, the U.S., and global markets.
Opportunity: Positions Datavault AI to capture growth in the $600 billion+1 sports & entertainment market through tokenized ecosystems, next-gen fan experiences, and global esports expansion. Partnership with Cutting Edge Sports Management

Through its agreement with Cutting Edge Sports Management, Datavault AI’s ADIO® technology will enhance the customer experience at Dream Bowl XIV, set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, on January 11, 2026. This partnership leverages advanced data analytics to scout and invite collegiate football players based on comprehensive statistical performance metrics, giving overlooked talents one more shot at their dream of going pro in the National Football League (NFL). Scouts, universities, and professional gaming leagues will have a final opportunity to evaluate emerging USA talent in a high-stakes environment designed to bridge amateur and professional pathways.

Datavault AI’s development team will design and deliver a comprehensive token architecture and management system via the Datavault AI platform for athletes, coaches, and cheerleaders. Central to this is the introduction of Dream Bowl Weekend 2026 Coins, a tokenized ecosystem that ensures statistical fairness in participant selection by using AI-driven algorithms to evaluate and rank athletes objectively. These coins will power NFT invitations for exclusive event access, tokenized sponsorship packages that allow brands to securely bid and engage with targeted demographics and reward mechanisms for standout performances. The Company’s ADIO tone technology will drive audience engagement, boost foot traffic throughout the venue, deliver real-time athlete statistics, and capture various sponsorship opportunities. Invitation tokens, award tokens, and championship tokens will be designed, minted, and distributed exclusively through Datavault AI’s technology.

This partnership further immerses the ADIO® tone system into major sporting events and entertainment experiences. The technology transmits information via high-frequency tones —inaudible to the human ear—that are engineered to function seamlessly across mobile devices, broadcasts, streaming platforms, and within entertainment venues. A dedicated blimp will fly above AT&T Stadium to emit ADIO tones, enabling fans to enjoy a more interactive experience, including opportunities to appear on the stadium’s massive video screens.

Now in its 14th year, the Dream Bowl is a premier football all-star game that provides players with a platform to showcase their athletic skills as they pursue their dreams of being drafted into the NFL. In collaboration with the NFL Alumni Association, Datavault AI will promote health and wellness initiatives, including workshops on injury prevention, mental health resources, and long-term career planning, ensuring participants are equipped for sustainable success on and off the field.

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“Datavault is thrilled to forge this new partnership with Cutting Edge Sports Management and FN Esports while strengthening our ties with the NFL Alumni Association. This Dream Bowl will provide a showcase of both our Datavault and ADIO technologies to enhance the experiences for fans, players, and participants and donor yield management powered by Datavault AI,” said Nathaniel Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI. “The Dream Bowl, powered by Datavault AI’s technology, offers a ‘dream shot’ to high school and sub-Division collegiate athletes who may have otherwise been overlooked, all while prioritizing statistical fairness and holistic athlete development.”

“As a two-time Super Bowl champion, I know the Dream Bowl isn’t just about showcasing talent — it’s about building champions for life,” said Billy Davis, Co-Director of Healthcare Initiatives for the NFL Alumni Association. “I’m proud to see the Dream Bowl not only showcase talent but also prepare athletes for success in health, career, and life beyond the game.”

An exciting addition to Dream Bowl XIV is the inaugural Electronic Arts Madden NFL Championship, presented in collaboration with FN Esports. Here, Datavault’s VerifyU credentialing software will be deployed to authenticate highly ranked contestants from around the globe in the popular video game, with statistical data used to identify and invite top gamers based on verified performance metrics, providing them with a renewed opportunity to turn their passion into a professional esports career.

“I am very excited that we, at Datavault, are collaborating with Cutting Edge Sports Management to use our technologies to enhance the overall experience of the Dream Bowl and provide aspiring athletes the opportunity to achieve their dreams,” said Avery Blaikie, Sales and Marketing Associate at Datavault.

Partnership with FN Esports

Esports has exploded in popularity worldwide, particularly in South Korea where it draws millions of viewers and generates billions in revenue, and is rapidly growing in the United States and beyond as a legitimate pathway for gamers to achieve professional status. By partnering with FN Esports, Datavault AI aims to foster innovation, elevate user experiences, and broaden the global reach of esports and world-class drone racing in Korea, the United States, and beyond. Together, the companies will establish an esports academy powered by Datavault AI’s VerifyU technology—a patented solution for creating secure, tamper-proof, and easily verifiable credentials to eliminate fraud—while incorporating statistical scouting to discover and invite promising gamers for competitive opportunities.

Specifically, FN Esports will leverage Datavault’s VerifyU platform for:

Identity Verification: Utilizing biometric, blockchain-based, or multi-factor authentication systems to confirm the identities of players, coaches, and staff.Credential Validation: Implementing secure digital certificates to validate training completion, tournament participation, and skill assessments.Anti-Cheat and Fair Play Systems: Integrating real-time monitoring tools and AI-driven analytics to detect and prevent cheating or manipulation during training and competitions.Academy Accreditation: Developing a standardized framework for accrediting esports academies worldwide, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to ethical standards.Data Privacy and Compliance: Guaranteeing that all verification technologies align with international data protection regulations, such as PIPA, GDPR, and CCPA.
In addition, the partnership grants FN Esports access to a suite of Datavault AI technologies —including ADIO tone technology, DVHolo technology, the Information Data Exchange (“IDE”) platform, AR/VR, blockchain, and cloud gaming solutions—for tournament management, player analytics, and spectator engagement. This includes tokenizing esports assets similar to the Dream Bowl model, with NFTs for invitations and sponsorships to democratize access and ensure fair play through data-backed selections.

Datavault AI and FN Esports will also collaborate on event coordination for Dream Bowl XIV, Madden NFL esports tournaments, and venue selections; marketing and outreach campaigns; and programs focused on education and talent development, with a special emphasis on using statistical insights to scout and invite gamers worldwide.

“Esports is immensely popular in South Korea and holds tremendous potential for worldwide expansion,” said Darrell Jung, Datavault’s Korea Country Manager. “Our partnership with FN Esports establishes the technological foundation to support esports growth in Korea, alongside the anticipated surge in esports venues, athletes, and drone and robotic competitions across many more countries, all while giving gamers that extra chance at pro-level success through fair, stats-driven invitations.”

“As the owner of the Sejong Esports Team – which represents Sejong, the administrative capital of South Korea, and is consistently recognized as a global champion in the field – I have very high expectations for using Datavault for comprehensive Esports data management and academic usage of data for our Esports players,” said Yun Chang-hwan. CEO of FN Esports.

About Datavault AI Inc.

Datavault AI™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) is at the forefront of AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization. The company’s cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions with a collaborative emphasis across its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Science Division features Wisam®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies, along with industry-leading foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies, including IP for audio timing, synchronization, and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division harnesses high-performance computing to offer solutions for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization. Datavault AI's cloud-based platform serves diverse industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy, and more. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins and licensing of name, image, and likeness (NIL) by securely linking physical real-world objects to immutable metadata, promoting responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s technology suite is fully customizable, featuring AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third-party integrations, detailed analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, OR. Learn more at www.dvlt.ai.

About VerifyU

VerifyU is a trusted leader in identity verification solutions for academic institutions, businesses, and organizations worldwide. By harnessing state-of-the-art technology, VerifyU delivers secure, efficient, and user-friendly tools to streamline processes, build trust, and ensure compliance. Learn more about VerifyU here.

About Cutting Edge Sports Management

CESM is a full-service leader in sports management with areas of expertise in event planning, strategic marketing, business management, player development, and media relations. At CESM the keys to our success are in our superior work ethic, dedicated professionals, attention to details, passion for sports, business acumen, and belief in each and every athlete's ability to reach their full potential. Innovative all-star event competitions at every level from recreation to professional leagues will give CESM the competitive advantage over similarly placed companies. The difference at CESM is we continue to revolutionize the sports industry with our strategic partnerships and full-service capabilities. With CESM, the athletes come first as we maximize their potential and get them to the next level.

About FN Esports

FN Esports operates across three main divisions—Sejong, Pocheon, and Global-fielding teams in 10 titles, with over 50 professional players and 10+ coaches and staff, representing a truly multinational roster.

With a roster that includes not only Korean players but also talents from Moldova, Egypt, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Indonesia, FN Esports has established itself as a global multi-title esports club.

About NFL Alumni

Founded in 1967 by a small group of successful retired NFL players, NFL Alumni is one of the oldest and most well-respected retired player organizations in professional sports with 40 local NFL Alumni chapters nationwide. NFL Alumni’s triple mission focuses on “caring for the community,” “caring for kids,” and “caring for our own.” Over the last four years, NFL Alumni has engaged more than 350 retired players in initiatives to promote health and well-being, reaching millions of Americans through social media, paid media, earned media, and community events.

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Hello, and welcome to the Special Meeting of Security Holders of ESSA Pharma, Inc. Please note that the meeting is being recorded. I'd like to introduce David Parkinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of ESSA. Dr. Parkinson, the floor is yours.

David Parkinson
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Thank you. Welcome to the special meeting, which I'll refer to as the meeting subsequently of the security holders of ESSA Pharma, Inc., which I'll refer to in short form as ESSA for the company. I'm David Parkinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of ESSA, and I will act as Chair of the meeting. This meeting is being held virtually. We've ensured that this virtual meeting offers security holders the opportunity to participate, submit questions and vote at the meeting through the Computershare platform.

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CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canoe EIT Income Fund (“Canoe” or the “Fund”) (TSX - EIT.UN) today announced the 2025 voluntary cash redemption.

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, /PRNewswire/ - New Pacific Metals Corp. (TSX: NUAG) (NYSE American: NEWP) ("New Pacific" or the "Company") announces that in order to replace its prior base shelf prospectus that expired on September 16, 2025, it has filed a final short form base shelf prospectus (the "Prospectus") with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of Canada and a corresponding shelf registration statement on Form F-10 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Registration Statement"). The Prospectus and the Registration Statement are expected to provide the Company with flexibility and efficiency in future financings, if and when needed, and replace the prior base shelf prospectus, which was filed in August 2023 and expired in September 2025.

The Prospectus and Registration Statement enable the Company to make offerings of up to US$200,000,000 of common shares, preferred shares, debt securities, warrants, units or subscription receipts of the Company, or any combination thereof, from time to time, separately or together, in amounts, at prices and on terms to be determined based on market conditions at the time of the offering and as set out in an accompanying prospectus supplement (each, a "Prospectus Supplement"), during the 25-month period that the Prospectus is effective. The specific terms of any future offering will be established in the applicable Prospectus Supplement, which will be filed with the applicable Canadian and United States securities regulatory authorities.

A copy of the Prospectus can be obtained under the Company's SEDAR+ profile on www.sedarplus.ca and a copy of the Registration Statement can be obtained under the Company's EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. A copy of the Prospectus and the Registration Statement may also be obtained from the Company upon written request from the contact below.

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About New Pacific Metals

New Pacific is a Canadian exploration and development company with three precious metal projects in Bolivia. The Company's flagship Silver Sand project has the potential to be developed into one of the world's largest silver mines. The Company is also advancing its robust, high-margin silver-lead-zinc Carangas project. Additionally, a discovery drill program was completed at Silverstrike in 2022.

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CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shift4 Payments, Inc. (“Shift4” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FOUR), announced today, in connection with the 10,000,000 shares of 6% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock issued on May 5, 2025, that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $1.50 per share to be paid in cash on November 3, 2025 to holders of record as of the close of business on October 15, 2025.

Subject to the terms of the Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, and as described further in the prospectus supplement filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2025, the declaration and payment of future quarterly dividends, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors based on its consideration of various factors, including the company’s operating results, financial condition and anticipated capital requirements.

Additional information regarding the Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock can be found within the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2025, which can be accessed via the Company’s website investors.shift4.com.

About Shift4

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit shift4.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Shift4 intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including statements regarding Shift4’s expectations associated with the declared dividends and future dividend payments. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to the substantial and increasingly intense competition worldwide in the financial services, payments and payment technology industries; our ability to continue to expand our share of the existing payment processing markets or expand into new markets; additional risks associated with our expansion into international operations, including compliance with and changes in foreign governmental policies, as well as exposure to foreign exchange rates; and our respective ability to integrate and interoperate each of our services and products with a variety of operating systems, software, devices, and web browsers, and the other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A in Shift4’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and our other filings with the SEC. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s expectations as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Shift4 disclaims any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change.

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atai Life Sciences (NASDAQ:ATAI, ETR:9VC) chief scientific officer Glenn Short spoke with Proactive about the company’s recent NIH grant and its innovative discovery program targeting opioid use disorder (OUD). 

Short explained that the NIH grant review process is “highly competitive,” with independent experts assessing the novelty and potential impact of atai’s work.  

He said this was the first time external reviewers had a chance to examine the company’s serotonergic 2A/2C agonists, compounds with non-hallucinogenic potential designed to address the challenges of OUD. 

The program began in 2019, when atai set out to develop novel compounds using artificial intelligence. 

Through its partnership with Cyclica (now part of Recursion Pharma), the company used AI-driven proteome scanning to design molecules with the desired pharmacology while avoiding adverse effects.  

Short noted that the approach led to the discovery of promising compounds that do not appear to have hallucinogenic properties yet may reduce craving and relapse risk by targeting serotonergic pathways. 

He emphasized the urgent need for new OUD treatments, given that the condition affects about 16 million people worldwide and leads to more than 120,000 deaths annually.  

Current therapies remain limited, but atai believes its compounds could address multiple dimensions of addiction, from trauma processing to drug-seeking behaviors. 

Short also underlined the importance of public-private partnerships, highlighting how collaboration with the National Institute on Drug Abuse could accelerate development. 

Proactive: Hello you're watching Proactive, joining me is atai Life Sciences chief scientific officer, Glenn Short. Congratulations on the NIH grant. How does receiving this grant validate atai’s discovery program? 

Glenn Short: It's quite shocking to say that there's really a very pressing unmet medical need and challenges in the mental health spaces associated with opioid use disorder. OUD affects approximately 16 million people globally, that's greater than 120,000 opioid associated deaths annually. And there just needs to be a better way. 

Just to let the audience know, the NIH grant process, of course, is a highly competitive review process, and the process is made up of independent scientific grant reviewers that have expertise in opioid use disorder, or OUD, overall pharmacology and drug development. 

This was really the first time that external parties were able to get a so-called look under the hood at the atai discovery story, which is really focused on the serotonergic 2A/2C agonists that we discovered have non hallucinogenic potential. Overall, the reviewers thought that this polypharmacy approach could have a significant impact, that our scientific approach was innovative, and that we would serve as a good development partner for the National Institute on Drug Abuse as these agonists progress through development. 

So I think that overall, the review process validated the novelty of our approach, the utility of the 2A/2C agonists with non hallucinogenic potential in OUD, and the promise of our current lead compounds. 

Many people are familiar with atai’s psychedelic-based therapies. How is the discovery program different? Can you provide background on the discovery program, especially since this program focuses on non hallucinogenic compounds as well as AI? 

Yeah, this is a really interesting story. It all started back in 2019 with our desire to come up with novel psychedelic compounds that maintained a hallucinogenic potential but had a shorter duration of effect compared to typical psychedelics. We wanted to emulate the desirable pharmacology of psychedelics but remove the undesirable elements. 

So we started a collaboration with a company called Cyclica, out of Toronto, Canada, which has since been purchased by Recursion Pharma. Their technology allowed us to scan the entire proteome for our specific drug and understand interactions with various proteomic targets. 

This AI-based machine learning approach enabled us to identify compounds with the target polypharmacology we wanted — namely 2A/2C agonism — while avoiding undesirable pharmacology such as 5-HT2B, dopamine, or histamine receptor engagement. 

We then created and tested these AI-identified molecules. A handful had the pharmacology we wanted. Initially I was dubious, but it turned out to be a real discovery. From there, we embarked on a medicinal chemistry campaign to optimize compounds. We discovered that a subset of molecules did not show hallucinogenic properties when tested in animal models. 

These 5-HT2A/2C agonists with non-hallucinogenic potential are the basis of the NIH grant. We now have two molecular classes as leads going forward. 

What does this NIH grant mean for atai and the work you're doing in mental health? 

First off, it’s a source of non-dilutive, milestone-based funding. It keeps us disciplined and focused on OUD. The discovery process was initially tuned for depression, so this allows us to expand into OUD as a second indication. 

It will also accelerate our lead optimization process in OUD and provide funding to advance candidates into pre-clinical testing and CMC-based activities. 

Why is it so important to find new treatments for OUD and how could your approach make a difference? 

OUD affects around 16 million people globally, with more than 120,000 opioid-related deaths annually. Current therapies like methadone and buprenorphine are effective but limited, as they target the mu opioid receptor to block opioid binding. 

Our approach is different. By driving 2A/2C agonism, we aim to reduce craving and relapse through serotonergic pathways. Traditional treatments don’t adequately address trauma or compulsive drug seeking caused by dysregulated reward circuitry. Our agonists could address both. 

Activation of 5-HT2A may help with trauma processing, memory consolidation, and neuroplasticity, supporting healthier brain networks. Meanwhile, 2C activation can modulate dopamine levels and potentially reduce drug seeking and relapse. 

Finally, can public-private partnerships like this one with the NIH help move science forward faster? 

Absolutely. These partnerships are force multipliers in translational science. The UG3/UH3 Grant is a true partnership with the NIH and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. We will have access to their expertise, combined with our discovery capabilities, to move much faster and smarter. 

In the transportation sector, a significant divide has emerged to drive a wedge between airlines and trucking companies.

By tracking the First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF NASDAQ: FTXR, investors will see this fund nearing new 52-week highs, led by its top holdings in airline names.

However, near the bottom of the list are the trucking companies that power the U.S. consumer and business logistics chain, collectively trading well into bear market territory. Whether it is due to tariff fears or consumption hiccups, markets have decided to sell these names into oblivion. 

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Investors often stay away from tracking macroeconomic data, since it can be intimidating to understand and thoroughly analyze. However, when it comes to the trucking industry, there is one that provides the most value: the Manufacturing PMI.

Since this indicator has been weakening recently, it makes sense for the market to start discounting the industries most affected by it—and trucking is one of them. But, with the Federal Reserve (the Fed) cutting interest rates in September 2025, a potential rebound could be set up for the PMI in the coming quarters.

This is where SAIA’s hub-and-spoke terminals tend to outperform, especially on the re-stocking wave that comes as the PMI recovers into expansion. It is also a reason to justify the consensus price target of $346.26, which calls for 15.7% upside from where it trades today, still well below the company’s 52-week high of just over $620 per share.

SAIA—a regional less‑than-truckload (LTL) carrier specializing in premium freight in the eastern United States—delivered $2.67 in earnings per share (EPS) in the most recent quarter, even before the effects of rate cuts were put in place. This EPS beat the MarketBeat consensus of $2.39 and suggests the stock may already be outperforming expectations, and that Wall Street could be underestimating its near-term potential.

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Current Price$137.88High Forecast$195.00Average Forecast$160.62Low Forecast$135.00J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock Forecast Details

J.B. Hunt is a leading provider of diversified logistics and intermodal trucking services, with a strong presence in dedicated and intermodal contracts. Its dedicated business line is inherently designed to cushion the trucking cyclicality through sticky revenue streams, thanks to multi-year on-site fleet contracts. Fundamentally, this is why JBHT trades at 67% of its 52-week high. While still in bear market territory, it is well above the 48% under which RXO and SAIA trade today.

Institutional investors are backing the stock, with Corient Private Wealth increasing its holdings by 3.7% in September 2025, bringing its total stake to $62 million. This move can be seen as a vote of confidence in J.B. Hunt’s future potential, and is reflected in the stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.4x, compared to its transportation sector peers, which have an average of 13.8x. 

Rather than seeing this premium as expensive, investors should view it as recognition of J.B. Hunt’s resilience and growth prospects.

RXO Could Deliver the Biggest Gains If the Cycle Turns
RXO Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
$17.08
2.62% Upside

Hold
Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Current Price$16.64High Forecast$21.00Average Forecast$17.08Low Forecast$12.00RXO Stock Forecast Details

While J.B. Hunt offers downside protection, RXO is the upside play. The company’s edge comes from its digital broker marketplace, which allows for increased leverage with minimal capital investment required.

Smart money is paying attention. Orbis Allan Gray Ltd., for example, increased its holdings by 3.8% in August 2025. The company now owns 19% of RXO, a massive $493.2 million bet on a trucking upcycle.

Part of this theme is already manifesting itself, as the company reported four cents in EPS compared to the two-cent MarketBeat consensus, a 100% beat in a time when the industry is under heavy bearish pressure.

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October 03, 2025 5:26 PM EDT | Source: Kobrea Exploration Corp.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2025) - Kobrea Exploration Corp. (CSE: KBX) (FSE: F3I) (OTCQB: KBXFF) ("Kobrea" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced private placement offering of 17,000,000 units of the Company ("Units") at an issue price of $0.50 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $8.5 million (the "Offering").

Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (a "Common Share") and one-half of one common share purchase warrant of the Company (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to acquire one Common Share at a price per share of $0.75 for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance, provided the Warrants may not be exercised for a period of 60 days from the date of issuance.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering towards drilling and exploration at the Company's projects in Mendoza Province, Argentina, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The Offering is comprised of (i) a brokered tranche for 7,753,000 Units for gross proceeds of $3,876,500, and (ii) a non-brokered tranche for 9,247,000 Units for gross proceeds of $4,623,500.

The brokered offering was led by Kernaghan & Partners Ltd. (the "Lead Agent"), as lead agent and sole bookrunner, on behalf of itself and a syndicate of agents including Beacon Securities Limited and Red Cloud Securities Inc. (collectively, the "Agents"). The Agents received a cash commission of $180,090 in connection with the brokered tranche of the Offering, as well as 360,180 non-transferable broker warrants (the "Broker Warrants"). Each Broker Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of 24 months following the closing of the Offering.

The Company also paid cash fees of $180,960 to certain finders in connection with the non-brokered tranche of the Offering, as well as 364,920 non-transferable finder's warrants (the "Finder's Warrants"). Each Finder's Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at a price of $0.75 per share for a period of 24 months following the closing of the closing of the Offering.

The Units were issued on a private placement basis pursuant to Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions ("NI 45-106"), as amended and supplemented by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 - Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the "Listed Issuer Financing Exemption"), and as such will not be subject to resale restrictions under applicable Canadian securities laws.

The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the "United States" (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Kobrea

Kobrea Exploration Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition and exploration of base metal projects. Kobrea holds the right to earn a 100% interest in 7 projects totaling 733 km2 in southwestern Mendoza Province, Argentina (see the Company's August 19, 2024 news release for details). The properties are considered highly prospective for porphyry copper and porphyry copper-gold deposits. Numerous porphyry copper targets have been outlined to date exhibiting multi-kilometre hydrothermal alteration footprints, anomalous copper ± gold ± molybdenum geochemistry, quartz stockwork veining, localized hydrothermal breccias and Pliocene to Miocene aged granodioritic to dioritic porphyry intrusions. Kobrea also holds a 100% interest in the Upland Copper Project in British Columbia, Canada.

For more information, please consult the Company's filings, available at www.sedarplus.ca.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Per: "James Hedalen"
James Hedalen
CEO & Director

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by words such as "believe," "project," "aim," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements made in this news release include statements regarding the Offering and the anticipated use of proceeds of the Offering. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this news release. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable laws. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed this news release and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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