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SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Antalpha Platform Holding Company (NASDAQ: ANTA) (“Antalpha” or the “Company”), a leading digital asset financing platform, and Tether, the world’s largest digital asset company, today announced an expanded collaboration to strengthen the global ecosystem for Tether Gold (XAU₮). The initiative will deliver new financial solutions and services, underscoring the growing strategic importance of gold in the digital asset economy.

Tether Gold (XAU₮), issued by TG Commodities, S.A. de C.V., provides digital access to physical gold. Each token is backed by one troy fine ounce of gold on a London Good Delivery bar and can be traded or transferred globally on Ethereum (ERC-20). Every bar is fully allocated with a unique serial number, weight, and purity, giving holders the option to move their tokens on-chain with ease or redeem them for physical gold.

“We are excited to collaborate with Tether, the largest stablecoin company in the world, to expand the trusted digital gold ecosystem. Digital assets will be more tangible to many when one can walk into a jewelry store and redeem a gold bar with Tether Gold. Through the Antalpha RWA Hub, we hope to deliver new capabilities and services like this that will increase the liquidity and product offerings of Tether Gold,” said Paul Liang, CFO of Antalpha.

“Gold has always held a unique role as a store of value, and XAU₮ brings that resilience into the digital asset space. Working with Antalpha allows us to expand the reach of XAU₮ and build stronger market infrastructure around it. This means institutions and individuals can more seamlessly integrate digital gold into their portfolios - whether as a hedge, a source of liquidity, a means of exchange or a long-term store of value,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.

Antalpha began working on XAU₮ early this year and recently launched Antalpha RWA Hub, a dedicated platform focused on providing liquidity and services for gold as a Real World Asset (RWA). Through our partnership network, Antalpha RWA Hub currently supports the custody and purchase of XAU₮ and offers XAU₮ collateralized lending, which allows clients to borrow with secured XAU₮ and improve the liquidity and capital efficiency of their XAU₮.

To facilitate gold redemption, Antalpha RWA Hub plans to establish physical vaults in major financial centers around the world, with local partners to enable physical gold bar exchange with XAU₮.

About Antalpha
Antalpha is a leading fintech company specializing in providing financing, technology, and risk management solutions to institutions in the digital asset industry. Antalpha offers Bitcoin supply chain and margin loans through the Antalpha Prime technology platform, which allows customers to originate and manage their digital assets loans, as well as monitor collateral positions with near real-time data.

About Antalpha RWA Hub
Antalpha RWA Hub is Antalpha’s dedicated RWA infrastructure platform, currently focused on providing liquidity and services for gold-based RWAs.

About Tether Gold (XAU₮)
Tether Gold (Gold) is a digital asset offered by TG Commodities S.A. de C.V. One full XAU₮ token represents one troy fine ounce of gold on a London Good Delivery bar. XAU₮ is available as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain. The token can be traded or moved easily at any time, anywhere in the world, and can be transferred to any on-chain address from the purchaser’s Tether wallet, where it is issued after purchase. The allocated gold is identifiable with a unique serial number, purity, and weight, and is redeemable in the form of physical gold.

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Reduces Senior Capital, Eliminates Preferred Dividend Burden, and Enhances Alignment Between Stockholders

September 29, 2025 06:00 ET

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RESTON, Va., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced a signed recapitalization transaction (the "Recapitalization") with its preferred stockholders: Charter Communications, Liberty Broadband Corporation, and an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management. The transaction reduces the amount of senior capital in the Company’s capital structure, eliminates the preferred dividend burden, realigns interests across stockholders, and strengthens corporate governance – all of which is designed to increase Comscore’s public market capitalization and position the Company for future investment and growth. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and approval by the Company’s stockholders, including a separate vote by the Company’s disinterested (unaffiliated) common stockholders.

The proposed Recapitalization is the result of an extensive review process conducted by a special committee of disinterested (unaffiliated) members of Comscore’s Board of Directors, culminating in a unanimous recommendation that the Board approve the Recapitalization and enter into definitive agreements with the Company’s preferred stockholders. The Board unanimously approved the Recapitalization and related agreements.

As part of the Recapitalization, the preferred stockholders will exchange their existing Series B preferred shares for common stock and shares of a new Series C preferred stock of the Company. Assuming an estimated closing date of December 15, 2025, the Recapitalization implies the exchange of (i) approximately $80.0 million of existing liquidation preference for common stock at an effective price of $8.11 per share, a 48% premium to the 90-day VWAP of $5.465 per share as of September 26, 2025, and (ii) $183.7 million of remaining liquidation preference for new Series C preferred stock at a price of $14.50 per share. The new preferred stock will be convertible into common stock at an initial rate of 1:1 and will pay no annual dividends, eliminating the Company’s current dividend obligation of more than $18.0 million per year. The Recapitalization will also eliminate the preferred stockholders’ current right to a special dividend of at least $47.0 million.

Jon Carpenter, Comscore’s CEO, remarked, “This transaction strengthens Comscore’s foundation for long-term growth. With greater financial flexibility, we are positioned to lead as AI transforms media buying and performance. Comscore’s unique cross-platform measurement capabilities put us at the forefront of this shift. I am excited for this next chapter of Comscore, and I look forward to delivering value for all our stockholders, partners, and employees.”

Matt McLaughlin, a member of Comscore’s Board of Directors and the Special Committee formed to negotiate the Recapitalization on behalf of the Company, said, “Following a thorough review process led by the Special Committee and its independent advisors, this transaction demonstrates the conviction of our entire Board that Comscore’s long-term success is contingent upon a united stockholder base where all stand to benefit. The Special Committee believes Comscore’s improved capital structure will increase market interest in our common stock, create upside value for our stockholders, and improve our competitive positioning relative to peers. As a Board, we find Comscore’s current market capitalization to significantly undervalue the Company, a sentiment shared by many of our common stockholders. We are keenly focused on rebuilding our stockholders’ confidence and trust in Comscore’s ability to execute a successful long-term strategy, and the Recapitalization is an important step in this journey.”

Key Terms of the Recapitalization
The key terms of the proposed Recapitalization include:

Implied exchange of approximately $80.0 million of outstanding Series B liquidation preference for common stock at $8.11 per share (assuming an estimated closing date of December 15, 2025), resulting in issuance of 9.86 million common sharesImplied exchange of remaining $183.7 million of Series B liquidation preference for shares of new Series C preferred stock at $14.50 per share, resulting in issuance of 12.67 million Series C preferred shares that are convertible to common stock at an initial rate of 1:1No outstanding Series B preferred shares following exchangeElimination of costly and dilutive dividend obligations Elimination of annual dividends of approximately $18.0 million per yearElimination of preferred stockholders’ right to a special dividend of at least $47.0 million Comscore can force conversion of Series C shares to common stock if the VWAP exceeds $18.85 and other conditions are metShares issued in the exchange and upon conversion are to be registered for resale and tradeable, subject to existing transfer restrictions (per stockholders agreement) and the following provision: Initial common shares issued at closing and any shares received upon voluntary conversion by the preferred stockholders will have a six-month lockup period for any resales below $12.50 per share. Resales at or above $12.50 per share are not subject to the six-month lockup One-time fixed cash payment of $6.0 million (in aggregate) to preferred stockholders in 2028Reduction in total Board size from 10 to 7 and a reduction in preferred stockholders’ director designation rights from 6 to 4 Preferred stockholders will each designate one director and collectively nominate a fourth director / Board chair, subject to applicable independence and qualification requirementsCEO will remain a directorNon-management, unaffiliated directors will be reduced from 3 to 2Annualized cash compensation for the Board will be reduced by more than 20%, incremental to recent reductions in equity compensation; in addition, the non-management directors eligible for equity compensation will be reduced from 9 to 6Company cannot increase or decrease Board size without majority unaffiliated director approvalPreferred stockholders must vote neutrally in the election of unaffiliated directors Amendment and restatement of existing stockholders agreement to contemplate the new governance structure and increase the required preferred stockholder threshold to maintain director designation rights from 5% to 7.5%Series C preferred stockholders are entitled to vote as a single class with the holders of common stock on an as-converted basis Total voting power of preferred stockholders at closing (including common and preferred shares owned at closing) will be capped at 49.99%Transaction also includes individual voting caps, conversion caps, and a standstill Amendment of the Company’s certificate of incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares to permit the exchange and future conversion of Series C preferred stock into common stockConcurrent amendment of senior secured credit facility to facilitate transactionRecapitalization and related transactions will require stockholder approval on an as-converted basis Recapitalization is also conditioned on approval by a majority of votes cast by disinterested (unaffiliated) stockholdersStockholder meeting expected to be held in December 2025 No change expected to day-to-day business operations or employee, customer, or supplier obligationsTransaction does not foreclose consideration of divestitures and other alternatives to create value for the Company’s stockholders The aggregate number of common shares expected to be issued pursuant to the Recapitalization (on an as-converted basis, assuming full conversion of the Series C preferred stock on a 1:1 basis without regard to limitations on conversion) is 22,531,338, representing approximately 81.8% of the total as-converted common shares on a post-closing basis.

Additional Information about the Recapitalization
Given the preferred stockholders’ status as related parties of the Company, the review and negotiation of the Recapitalization were led by a Special Committee composed solely of Board members who were not designated by or affiliated with any preferred stockholder. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial advisors to the Special Committee, and Richards, Layton & Finger, PA served as independent legal counsel to the Special Committee. In determining to recommend the Recapitalization, among other things, the Special Committee considered Comscore’s overall capital structure and financial condition, public market capitalization, existing dividend obligations, liquidity and business needs, dilution and compensation considerations, strategic alternatives to the Recapitalization, and perspectives shared by holders of the Company’s common stock.

Based on the recommendation of the Special Committee and the factors set forth above, the Board unanimously approved the Recapitalization and the related transactions and recommends that the Company’s stockholders approve the Recapitalization and the related transactions.

Required Approvals and Implementation of the Recapitalization
On September 26, 2025, the Company entered into an amendment to its financing agreement with Blue Torch Finance LLC to facilitate the Recapitalization and related transactions. The amendment is expected to become effective concurrently with the Recapitalization and is a condition to closing.

The Recapitalization and related matters will require approval by the Company’s stockholders on an as-converted basis, in addition to a separate class vote by the preferred stockholders. The Company is also seeking approval by a majority of the votes cast by “disinterested stockholders” of the Company, as defined in Section 144(e)(5) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Comscore intends to file a proxy statement with the SEC in connection with the proposed Recapitalization, with a special meeting of stockholders currently expected to be held in December 2025.

In addition to the foregoing approvals, the Recapitalization is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. If all requisite approvals are obtained, the Recapitalization is expected to close shortly after the special meeting of stockholders in December 2025.

About Comscore
Comscore is a global, trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With an unmatched data footprint that combines digital, linear TV, over-the-top and theatrical viewership intelligence with advanced audience insights, Comscore empowers media buyers and sellers to quantify their multiscreen behavior and make meaningful business decisions with confidence. A proven leader in measuring digital and TV audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry's emerging third-party source for reliable and comprehensive cross-platform measurement.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication does not constitute a solicitation of any vote.

This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed transaction and related matters. Comscore intends to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies by Comscore in connection with the proposed transaction. Comscore also intends to file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. The definitive proxy statement will be provided to Comscore’s stockholders when available. Before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed transaction, stockholders of Comscore are urged to read the definitive proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction (including any amendments or supplements thereto) and other relevant materials carefully and in their entirety when they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction.

The proxy statement, any amendments or supplements thereto and other relevant materials, and any other documents filed by Comscore with the SEC, may be obtained once such documents are filed with the SEC free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or free of charge from Comscore at www.comscore.com or by directing a request to Comscore’s Investor Relations team at [email protected] or by calling (617) 466-9257.

No Offer or Solicitation
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Participants in the Solicitation
Comscore and its executive officers and directors and certain other members of management and employees may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be “participants” in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding Comscore’s directors and executive officers is available in its proxy statement on Schedule 14A for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, filed with the SEC on April 30, 2025, and in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 6, 2025. These documents may be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement and other relevant materials relating to the proposed transaction to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal and state securities laws, including, without limitation, Comscore’s expectations, plans and opinions regarding the proposed Recapitalization, Recapitalization terms and related matters; alignment of stockholder interests; future investments and growth opportunities; execution of the Company’s strategy; the attractiveness of Comscore as an investment opportunity; improvements in public market capitalization, value and competitive positioning; future business operations and obligations to employees, customers and suppliers; stockholder approvals; transaction timing; and post-transaction Board composition. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from expectations, including, but not limited to, changes in the Recapitalization and related agreement terms; failure to obtain required stockholder approvals or “disinterested stockholder” approval; failure to receive any required government authorizations or customer, vendor or debtholder consents; delays in closing the transaction; changes in the Company’s business; external market conditions; and Comscore’s ability to achieve its expected strategic, financial and operational plans. For additional discussion of risk factors, please refer to Comscore’s respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings that Comscore makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).

Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. Comscore does not intend or undertake, and expressly disclaims, any duty or obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after the date of this press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Media
Marie Scoutas
Comscore, Inc.
[email protected]

Investors
Jackie Marcus or Nick Nelson
Alpha IR Group
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[email protected]

All Bitcoin to Be Retained in Corporate Treasury as Part of Long-Term Digital Asset Strategy

, /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company ("Hyperscale Data" or the "Company"), today announced that it is upgrading its fleet of Bitcoin miners as part of a broader strategic initiative to optimize its Michigan data center (the "Michigan Facility") operations. The Company has made the strategic decision to dedicate a portion of its Michigan Facility to continue Bitcoin mining alongside its expanding artificial intelligence ("AI") infrastructure.

Hyperscale Data confirmed that it is upgrading to Bitmain Antminer S21+ Bitcoin miners ("S21+"), a move expected to significantly increase Bitcoin production yield over the coming year. The S21+ operates at 235 terahashes per second, which represents a 135% increase in processing speed from Hyperscale Data's older S19J Pro Bitcoin miners ("S19J Pro"). As a result of the increased processing speed, a S21+ produces approximately 2.35 Bitcoin for each Bitcoin produced by a S19J Pro. The Company emphasized that maintaining Bitcoin operations while deploying NVIDIA-powered AI clusters positions Hyperscale Data well among U.S. data center operators, leveraging both digital asset computing and AI growth trends from a single, strategically located facility.

This dual-focus strategy allows Hyperscale Data to capitalize on its existing Bitcoin mining infrastructure while advancing its long-term goal of building a world-class AI data center. The Michigan Facility, situated on approximately 34.5 acres and spanning 617,000 square feet, will host both AI compute clusters and advanced Bitcoin miners operating side-by-side.

"We believe this balanced approach is the right path forward," said William B. Horne, Chief Executive Officer of Hyperscale Data. "While the build-out of our AI capabilities will take time, it is important that we continue to generate value from our existing infrastructure through Bitcoin mining. By integrating both AI and Bitcoin operations under one roof, we are able to maximize efficiency, optimize asset utilization, and position the Michigan Facility for long-term growth. As we expand power capacity over time, we expect to maintain meaningful Bitcoin mining operations alongside our AI initiatives."

"It is extremely gratifying to see this vision moving forward," said Milton "Todd" Ault III, Executive Chairman of Hyperscale Data. "The Michigan Facility is being developed into a highly productive asset, designed to power AI infrastructure with NVIDIA servers while also mining Bitcoin. This reflects years of planning and commitment to a strategy that brings together two of the most powerful computing trends in the world."

The Company stated that it does not plan to sell any of its Bitcoin holdings at this time and will continue to implement its Digital Asset Treasury Strategy. As previously stated, Hyperscale Data will continue to issue updates every Tuesday detailing its total Bitcoin holdings and the amount of cash reserved for its ongoing dollar-cost averaging program to acquire additional Bitcoin. The Company believes it is in the best interest of its stockholders to pair its Bitcoin holdings with its market capitalization and intends to use all newly mined Bitcoin to strengthen and expand its corporate treasury.

As previously announced, Hyperscale Data is in the process of expanding its AI service capabilities in the Michigan Facility with advanced NVIDIA hardware, including the next-generation Blackwell architecture.

For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data's public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Inc., Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it mines digital assets and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging AI ecosystems and other industries. Hyperscale Data's other wholly owned subsidiary, Ault Capital Group, Inc. ("ACG"), is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.

Hyperscale Data currently expects the divestiture of ACG (the "Divestiture") to occur in the first quarter of 2026. Upon the occurrence of the Divestiture, the Company would be an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing services, as well as a holder of the digital assets. Until the Divestiture occurs, the Company will continue to provide, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data's headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

On December 23, 2024, the Company issued one million (1,000,000) shares of a newly designated Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the "Series F Preferred Stock") to all common stockholders and holders of the Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The Divestiture will occur through the voluntary exchange of the Series F Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of ACG (collectively, the "ACG Shares"). The Company reminds its stockholders that only those holders of the Series F Preferred Stock who agree to surrender such shares, and do not properly withdraw such surrender, in the exchange offer through which the Divestiture will occur, will be entitled to receive the ACG Shares and consequently be shareholders of ACG upon the occurrence of the Divestiture.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "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. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "projects," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "may," "will," "should," "could," "potential," or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company's business and financial results are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company's website at hyperscaledata.com.

SOURCE Hyperscale Data Inc.

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September 29, 2025 6:00 AM EDT | Source: Happy Belly Food Group Inc.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands is pleased to announce that Heal Wellness has signed a franchise agreement for the Yonge & Sheppard area of midtown Toronto, Ontario. Heal Wellness ("Heal") is a quick-service restaurant ("QSR") brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.

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"For Heal, our priorities in 2025 and 2026 are driving organic growth and expanding our presence to establish the brand as North America's leading smoothie bowl chain, measured both by scale and strong unit economics," said Sean Black, Chief Executive Officer of Happy Belly. "Securing a franchise agreement in midtown Toronto represents another important milestone for Heal. With 27 locations already operating and 168 more in development, this is only the beginning of our journey with many more openings still to come in 2025."

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"Happy Belly currently has 626 contractually committed retail franchise locations from area developers across all emerging brands in the Happy Belly Food Group portfolio including those in development, under construction or already open. We are working to actively expand this pipeline significantly in the back half of 2025 & 2026 with our disciplined approach to growth.

"We are just getting started," said Sean Black.

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

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

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

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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

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Heineken Holding N.V. reports transactions under its current share buyback programme

Amsterdam, 29 September 2025 - Heineken Holding N.V. (EURONEXT:HEIO; OTCQX: HKHHY), hereby reports transaction details related to the first tranche of up to circa €375 million tranche of its share buyback programme of up to circa €750 million as communicated on 12 February 2025.

From 22 September 2025 up to and including 26 September 2025 a total of 185,396 shares were repurchased on exchange at an average price of € 58.13.

Up to and including 26 September 2025, a total of 3,034,051 shares were repurchased under the share buyback programme for a total consideration of € 192,702,298.

Heineken Holding N.V. publishes on a weekly basis, every Monday, an overview of the progress of the share buyback programme on its website: https://www.heinekenholding.com/investors/share-information/share-buyback-programme

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Media Heineken Holding N.V.
 
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  Tel: +31-20-5239590 Regulatory information:
This press release is issued in connection with the disclosure and reporting obligations as set out in Article 5(1)(b) Regulation (EU) 596/2014 and Article 2(2) of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 that contains technical standards for buyback programs.

Editorial information:
Heineken Holding N.V. engages in no activities other than its participating interest in Heineken N.V. and the management or supervision of and provision of services to that company. HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium and non-alcoholic beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 340 international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. With HEINEKEN’s over 85,000 employees, HEINEKEN brews the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world. HEINEKEN’s dream is to shape the future of beer and beyond to win the hearts of consumers. HEINEKEN is committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through "Brew a Better World", sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. HEINEKEN operates breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries. Most recent information is available on www.heinekenholding.com and www.theheinekencompany.com and follow HEINEKEN on LinkedIn and Instagram.

20250929 HHNV SBB 2025 Weekly update 22 September - 26 September 2025

September 29, 2025 06:05 ET

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USA Rare Earth, Inc.

Establishes USAR as the Leading Scaled Rare Earth Metal and Alloy Manufacturer Outside of China with Leadership in Samarium, Samarium Cobalt and Neodymium Praseodymium Metals and Alloys

Secures Critical Link in USAR’s Supply Chain by Providing Rare Earth Metal and Strip Cast Alloy Capability and Ability to Make Metal from Recycled Rare Earth Oxides

Creates Unique Competitive Advantage and Accelerates USAR’s Revenue Generation Ability

Significant Revenue Synergies Provided by Access to an Expanded Global Customer Base, Important Supply Chain Relationships and Allied Governments

$125 Million Common Stock Equity Investment from Existing Shareholder Provides Capital to Expedite Growth Plans

USAR to Host Conference Call at 8:30am ET

STILLWATER, Okla., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) (USAR or the Company) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LCM, the world’s most established ex-China rare earth metal and alloy producer. The acquisition represents a significant acceleration of USAR’s mine-to-magnet strategy, establishing an end-to-end rare earth supply chain. LCM further secures USAR’s access to high-quality rare-earth metal and strip cast alloy for its global customers and the development of its Oklahoma magnet facility.

Under the terms of the agreement, USAR will acquire LCM for $100 million in cash and 6.74 million shares of USAR common stock.

LCM is a United Kingdom-based manufacturer of specialized rare earth metals and both cast and strip cast alloys. LCM holds a unique position as the only proven ex-China producer of both light and heavy rare earth permanent magnet metals and alloys at scale at its 67,000 square foot production facility in Cheshire, UK. It also benefits from an established supply of raw materials outside of China. Metals and alloys produced include Samarium, Samarium Cobalt, Neodymium Praseodymium, Dysprosium, Terbium, Yttrium, Gadolinium, and other critical rare earth metals and metal alloys. LCM is one of the few companies capable of processing metal oxide feedstocks from both mined and recycled sources.

“The acquisition of LCM is a bold and transformative leap forward for our Company and the domestic rare earth industry,” said Michael Blitzer, Chairman of USAR. “Midstream metal making is the linchpin of the global supply chain and LCM is the only proven ex-China producer of rare earth metal, alloys, and strip casting at scale. Over three decades, LCM has brought proven expertise and world-class capability and is the sole Western provider of critical defense materials such as Samarium Cobalt metal.”

Blitzer continued, “The combination of USAR-LCM will establish rare earth metal making in the United States for the first time in decades, as we move quickly to integrate these capabilities in Stillwater, OK to provide all of the feedstock for the buildout of our 5,000 ton magnet production facility. Our ambition is also to expand LCM’s capabilities in both the United Kingdom and Europe, supporting the broader ex-China industry with a wide range of defense and industrial applications.”

“This transaction completes our decades-long vision to establish an integrated rare earth supply chain,” said Grant Smith, Chairman of LCM. “USAR will be uniquely positioned in the ex-China rare earth magnet supply chain with both a large magnet facility in Oklahoma and mining rights to the Round Top Deposit of heavy rare earths in Texas. This business combination immediately positions the combined company to be a leader in the global rare earth industry, the only one with a true mine-to-magnet offering. We will be able to provide customers an end-to-end solution that is unrivalled outside of China. I’m excited to partner with USAR to further scale quickly and realize our ambitions.”

As a result of this transaction, LCM will be able to continue to expand and serve its global customer base with a broad portfolio of rare earth and critical metals and alloys, while also supplying Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) metal and strip cast alloy to USAR’s Stillwater, Oklahoma magnet facility when it commences production. LCM’s metals and alloys are essential to the manufacturing of advanced magnets and the company supplies customers across defense, automotive, electric vehicle, industrial, and other sectors in the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan.

Compelling Strategic Rationale

Access to Key Commercial, Industry and Government Relationships: Recently, LCM announced a planned expansion into France with anticipated support from the French government under the 2030 France investment plan. LCM was also recently awarded a grant from the DLA Troop Support, Philadelphia, PA and the Defense Logistics Agency, Ft. Belvoir, VA to expand its Samarium metal production capacity at its UK facility. LCM brings a strong network of leading and long-term customers, including key defense contractors, automotive manufacturers, and top global magnet manufacturers across Europe and the United States. LCM also maintains established government relationships with the United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, and Japan, as well as global relationships with rare earth industry players, including raw feedstock providers that enable enhanced reliability of materials.Brings Critical Rare Earth Metal and Metal Alloy Production and Strip Casting to USAR’s Platform: The acquisition secures a vital link in the end-to-end rare earth supply chain that USAR is developing by securing access to high-quality NdPr rare-earth metal alloys and strip cast for its magnet making facility in Oklahoma. High-quality rare-earth strip cast alloy is essential to magnet production. Without it the world will be unable to scale magnet production outside of China. With over three decades of expertise, LCM is ideally positioned to supply the world’s rapidly rising ex-China demand for rare earth metal alloys, providing USAR with a platform for growth in a market where demand is expected to outpace supply.Provides USAR with Unique Assets and Competitive Advantages: LCM’s position as the only proven rare earth alloy and metal manufacturer and supplier of scale not under China’s control gives USAR a structural advantage over its peers in the magnet industry. USAR’s ability to now control its own rare earth metal inputs, as well as ensure that investments are made to support the growth of its magnet business, will enable the Company to deliver a lower risk and lower cost solution that is unique to the industry.Adds Important Capability to Process Recycled Materials: LCM closes the loop for USAR’s in-house processing of recycled rare earths. LCM has the ability to process recycled rare earth oxides, which will enable USAR to reuse end of life magnets and its own swarf generated during magnet production. This will allow for a more sustainable manufacturing process while also providing access to alternative low cost sources of feedstock. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval in the UK.

Equity Investment
USAR has received a $125 million common equity investment from an existing shareholder at $15.00 per share. The net proceeds of the offering, combined with the Company’s current cash balance, will provide capital to execute the Company’s growth plans.

Analyst Conference Call
USAR will host a conference call today at 8:30am ET to discuss the acquisition. The conference call and related presentation will be accessible through a live webcast on the Company’s investor relations website at usare.com/investor-relations. A replay of the webcast will also be available on its website.

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Transaction Advisors
Moelis & Company LLC is acting as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal advisor for USAR. LCM was advised by Ellenoff, Grossman & Schole LLP.

Equity Investment Advisors
White & Case LLP is acting as legal advisor for USAR. Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal advisor to the placement agents. The placement agents for the Equity Investment were Cantor Fitzgerald, LP as lead left placement agent and Moelis & Company LLC.

About USA Rare Earth
USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) is developing a rare earth sintered neo magnet ("NdFeB" or "neo") manufacturing plant in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and intends to establish domestic rare earth and critical minerals supply, extraction, and processing capabilities to both supply its magnet manufacturing plant and market surplus materials to third parties. Rare earth magnets are critical to various business sectors and industries, including the defense, automotive, aviation, industrial, AI Robotics, medical, and consumer electronics industries, among others. USAR is planning to take a broad approach to the industries it serves with the intention of providing high quality neo magnets to a variety of industries and customers. USAR's focus on developing domestic rare earth production aligns with national priorities, offering the potential of a sustainable and secure domestic supply of materials critical to key industries.

About LCM
LCM is a UK-based manufacturer of complex alloy systems and metal products, specializing in rare earth elements. LCM holds a unique position as the only Western producer of both light and heavy rare earth permanent magnet metals and alloys with an established supply of raw materials outside of China. It was founded in 1992 and is globally recognized as a leader in the industry, serving a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, military and defense, and healthcare.

Forward-looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release and on the conference call are or contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which involve risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the benefits of the proposed transaction involving USAR and LCM, including without limitation expectations for future development, operations, business strategies, financial performance, sales and customers, and the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed transaction. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Words such as "anticipate", "believe", "can", "continue", "could", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "intend", "may", "might", "plan", "possible", "potential", "predict", "project", "seek", "should", "strive", "target", "will", "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) risks related to the risk that the parties may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals required for the proposed transaction (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction); (2) the risk that an event, change or other circumstance could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; (3) the risk that a condition to closing of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied; (4) the risk of delays in completing the proposed transaction; (5) the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully or that the integration will be more costly or difficult than expected; (6) the risk that the synergies from the proposed transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; (7) the risk that any announcement relating to the proposed transaction could have an adverse effect on the market price of USAR’s common stock; (8) the risk of litigation related to the proposed transaction; (9) the diversion of management time from ongoing business operations and opportunities as a result of the proposed transaction; (10) the risk of adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (11) LCM’s ability to retain its customers and suppliers and the combined company’s ability to build or maintain relationships with customers and suppliers; (12) the Company’s ability to successfully develop its magnet production facility and the timing of expected production milestones; (13) competition in the magnet manufacturing industry; (14) the ability to grow and manage growth profitably; (15) the Company’s ability to build or maintain relationships with customers and suppliers; (16) the ability to attract and retain management and key employees; (17) the overall supply and demand for rare earth minerals; (18) the timing and amount of future production; (19) the costs of production, capital expenditures and requirements for additional capital, including the need to raise additional capital to implement the Company's strategic plan; (20) substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the twelve months following the issuance of its third quarter 2025 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements; (21) the timing of future cash flow provided by operating activities, if any; (22) the risk that the Round Top Deposit might not be able to be commercially mined and the Company’s ongoing exploration programs may not result in the development of profitable commercial mining operations; (23) the uncertainty in any mineral estimates, uncertainty in any geological, metallurgical, and geotechnical studies and opinions; and (24) transportation risks. Detailed information regarding factors that may cause actual results to differ materially has been and will be included in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including the Company's Form 10-K that the Company filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025 and the Company's latest Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of their date, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after their date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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GlobalFoundries Inc. (GFS - Free Report) shares rallied 8.4% in the last trading session to close at $35.59. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 2.2% loss over the past four weeks.

The upswing came after the Wall Street Journal reported that the President Donald Trump administration is working on a proposal to mandate semiconductor companies to build chips in America over time to meet the entire domestic demand. This proposal could boost demand for GlobalFoundries’ US-based chip capacity.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -4.9%. Revenues are expected to be $1.68 billion, down 3.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Earnings and revenue growth expectations certainly give a good sense of the potential strength in a stock, but empirical research shows that trends in earnings estimate revisions are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements.

For GlobalFoundries, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock's price usually doesn't keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on GFS going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.

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

GlobalFoundries is part of the Zacks Electronics - Semiconductors industry. QuickLogic (QUIK - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 1.2% higher at $6.12. QUIK has returned 9.6% in the past month.

QuickLogic's consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at -$0.21. Compared to the company's year-ago EPS, this represents a change of -250%. QuickLogic currently boasts a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

This financial services company has a cloud-based product that adds value for hundreds of thousands of users.

What if I told you there was an excellent growth stock trading at a bargain price and hiding in plain sight? Wall Street sees great things, but the market has yet to catch on. Consider Bill Holdings (BILL 1.86%) stock. The company is growing fast and recently swung to a profit, but of course, there's more to the story.

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Handling the bills
Gone are the days when a large staff would manually enter data to handle payables, receivables, and the like. More and more companies are getting onto the cloud, and Bill provides a seamless, cloud-based platform that connects all of a company's back-office financial management to a list of more than 8 million financial institutions for instant transactions and interconnected payments. This network includes banks like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, and it's also connected to more than 9,000 accounting firms that service small businesses.

Bill works with micro-sized through mid-market businesses, and it had 493,000 users as of the end of its 2025 fiscal fourth quarter (ended June 30). It makes money from subscription plans, which creates a sticky business with recurring revenue, but most of its money, or 72% in the fourth quarter, comes from the transaction fees that it takes when customers use its network.

Although big businesses today have predominantly moved over to cloud-based solutions like Bill, these are custom-built and expensive models that leave out small businesses. Bill fills that niche, offering an off-the-shelf systems that still fits each business's unique needs.

Management sees plenty of ways to expand the business, from attracting new clients and adding new features to increasing engagement with existing members and expanding internationally. It also sees a strong network effect: as it increases membership, more institutions want to be on its network, and as it expands, it's able to invest in more features that attract new clients.

Growth vs. profits
Bill went public in 2019, and it was growing rapidly at that time, generating high investor enthusiasm and a booming stock. However, with COVID-19 hurting small business spending, management took a different tack and started to focus on boosting the bottom line.

That cascaded into negative investor sentiment, which never recovered. Bill is now growing at a slower, but still double-digit percentage pace, and it reported its first full year of positive net income in fiscal 2025. For the full year, revenue increased 13%, while core revenue, which doesn't include float revenue (earnings on invested client funds), was up 16%. Net income was $23.8 million compared with a $28.9 million net loss the year before.

The market greeted the news positively, but the stock remains about 85% off its all-time high.

Is this a bargain or a value trap?
Bill stock trades at a reasonable valuation of 21 times next year's earnings and less than four times last year's sales. The market is still pessimistic about its slowing sales, even though the flip side is that it's become cost-efficient and it still has a huge long-term opportunity.

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Wall Street is giving it a thumbs up, mostly. Out of 45 analysts covering the company, 35 give it an outperform (strong buy) or buy recommendation, while 10 say hold, and none say sell. The average target stock price during the next 12 to 18 months is about 5% higher than today's price of about $54, while the high estimate is a 70% gain.

Management also gave shareholders a boost of confidence when it announced a $300 million share repurchase program. That implies it sees the current price as a bargain and expects it to go up.

Bill stock got another boost in early September when activist hedge fund Starboard Value took a 8.5% stake. It's trying to get new board members in that will lead it in a different direction and create shareholder value.

Both Wall Street and Starboard see a strong future for Bill, and if you're a long-term investor, you might want to take a position in the stock at these prices.

Bank of America is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Jennifer Saibil has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bill Holdings and JPMorgan Chase. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Milbank LLP has been analyzing recent developments implicating unsecured creditors of Braskem S.A., including the company's announcement that it has engaged financial and legal advisors to support the company in evaluating economic and financial alternatives to optimize its capital structure. Given its extensive familiarity with Braskem's bank and bond financings, capital structure, and industry, as well as its substantial experience in Brazilian restructurings and local presence in São Paulo, Milbank will be hosting a call on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 12 p.m. EST with holders of unsecured bonds issued by subsidiaries of Braskem S.A. and guaranteed by Braskem S.A. (NYSE:BAK; B3:BRKM3, BRKM5, BRKM6; LATIBEX:XBRK) to discuss recent events and implications for unsecured creditors.

If you are interested in attending the call or would like more information, please email [email protected] as soon as possible and include your holdings of Braskem's unsecured bonds, by issuance.  Individual holdings will be kept confidential by Milbank and will not be disclosed.

ABOUT MILBANK

Milbank LLP is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal services to clients around the world. Founded in New York over 150 years ago, Milbank has offices in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, São Paulo, Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, DC. Milbank's lawyers collaborate across practices and offices to help the world's leading commercial, financial and industrial enterprises, as well as institutions, individuals and governments, achieve their strategic objectives. To learn more about Milbank, please visit www.milbank.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. 

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These Buffett gems are primed for big things to come.

Warren Buffett is among the world's most famous investors. It's not just his net worth -- around $150 billion, as of this writing -- that makes him great. It's Buffett's investing philosophy and the massive empire that he built out of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.55%) (BRK.B 1.06%) that makes him the man every investor can learn something from.

Buffett's investing philosophy shines through the stocks he owns through Berkshire Hathaway, many of which are part of the portfolio for decades. Of the nearly 40 Buffett stocks, here are three top stocks to buy if you have some money to spare. $1,000 is a good number to kick of your investing journey with.

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This new Buffett stock is flying under the radar
Nucor (NUE 2.52%) is a recent addition to Warren Buffett's portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway first revealed a stake in the steel giant in its August 14 regulatory filing, disclosing a purchase of 6.6 million shares valued at $857 million at the end of the second quarter.

Buffett typically looks for high-quality businesses with wide economic moats, and which are available at attractive prices. Nucor checks all three boxes. Nucor is the largest and most diversified steel producer in North America, uses cost-effective and flexible electric arc furnaces instead of traditional blast furnaces to manufacture steel, and uses scrap as the primary raw material. That makes Nucor a low-cost, vertically integrated industry leader that enjoys huge economies of scale. Nucor is also a financially strong company and a Dividend King, having increased its dividend for at least 50 consecutive years.

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Nucor's stock has fallen of late partly because of a muted guidance for the third quarter. That's exactly the kind of situation you should take advantage of.

Nucor is not facing a volume or pricing pressure. Far from it. In fact, it recently raised prices and its steel mills backlog surged 30% year over year in Q3. Nucor's margins are under a bit of pressure because of a lag in the realization of higher prices and a modest impact of tariffs. It's a short-term blip in what remains a compelling long-term growth story, driven by rising spends on infrastructure, especially in industries like data centers, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and defense.

A wealth-compounding Buffett stock
Visa (V 0.67%) is another wide-moat stock from Buffett's portfolio. If you check the credit and debit cards in your wallet, chances are at least one of them carries the Visa logo. That's how deeply embedded Visa is, and it's not just the U.S. Visa is the largest payments processing company in the world, with 4.7 billion credentials (credit, debit, and digital cards) in fiscal year 2024.

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Visa doesn't issue these cards but only processes payments made through them. It's a high-volume, high-profit business. Last fiscal year, it processed transactions worth nearly $15.7 trillion over its network, driving its revenue up 10% to almost $36 billion. Visa earned an operating margin of 65% in the year. Margins north of 60% are normal for Visa. It generated $22 billion in free cash flows in the past twelve months.

Visa has massive growth opportunities ahead. While its core card-based consumer payments business can benefit from secular trends like digitalization and e-commerce, expansion into non-card payments, commercial and money movement, and value-added services like risk management and advisory solutions should fuel the next leg of growth. Visa has been a constant in Buffett's portfolio since 2011. It should find a place in your portfolio too.

A big acquisition puts this Buffett stock on the growth track
Buffett wasn't always enthusiastic about energy stocks. He first bought shares in Chevron (CVX -0.37%) came in late 2020. While his position in Chevron has fluctuated since with multiple purchase and sell transactions, the stock remains a core Berkshire Hathaway holding. As of June 30, 2025, Chevron was the fifth- largest stock in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio.

Chevron is among the world's largest integrated energy companies and a prominent oil and gas producer. It's a volatile business, but Chevron's financial fortitude helped it weather cycles. Buffett likes industry leaders that are also financially strong, but the stock's dividend record record is another compelling factor. Chevron has increased its dividend in each of the past 38 years.

Chevron has just acquired Hess in a $60-billion deal that could be a game-changer. The acquisition has added oil-rich assets in Guyana to Chevron's prolific asset base and is expected to drive significant production and cash-flow growth through 2030. For now, Chevron expects to generate incremental free cash flows worth $12.5 billion by 2026 off a 2024 base, which should support bigger dividends and share buybacks. In the long term, all of it should pay off as solid returns for inevstors.

Neha Chamaria has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway, Chevron, and Visa. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

In contrast to competitors, Amazon may be benefiting from the recent closing of the de minimis loophole.

Amazon's (AMZN 0.78%) quarterly earnings release on July 31 led to a cooldown in investor sentiment, a shift that has since persisted. Shares in this "Magnificent Seven" component have been more volatile since the report's release and are effectively flat over the past three months. Concerns about the future growth of Amazon's AWS cloud computing segment have been a key factor behind this.

Worries about the impact of tariffs on Amazon's legacy business have also played a role. AWS may be the tech giant's main profit center, but the North America segment, which includes the company's U.S. e-commerce business, still represents a significant portion of its overall business. During the quarter ending June 30, 2025, out of $167.7 billion in net sales, $100.1 billion, or just under 60%, came from this segment. North America also contributed $7.5 billion, or around 39%, of $19.2 billion in total operating income during the quarter.

Hence, any sort of major headwind due to tariffs could severely impact future earnings. However, what if some of the latest changes in tariff policy from the Trump administration could be creating a tailwind for Amazon?

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That may be the case, with the recent elimination of one "tiny" exemption in U.S. tariff law. Coupled with another key e-commerce catalyst, this recent development may bode well for Amazon shares in the long term.

The recent change in customs law leaves Amazon relatively unscathed
For years, overseas e-commerce companies were able to take advantage of what became known as the "de minimis loophole," or U.S. tariff exemptions on imported shipments valued at under $800. So rather than ship their products in large batches to the U.S. to then sell to U.S. customers (and pay tariffs on the products as a result), these companies would ship each product individually. Thanks to this quirk in U.S. customs law, China-based platforms like PDD Holdings' Temu, as well as Shein, could penetrate the U.S. market and avoid tariffs -- all while minimizing their need to build a costly fulfillment network.

However, in May, this competitive advantage began to disappear. That's when President Donald Trump issued an executive order eliminating this exemption on shipments from China and Hong Kong. The impact on Shein and Temu was immediate, with both platforms reporting double-digit drops in daily active users and weekly sales. On Aug. 29, the exemption was eliminated for all U.S.-bound imports, marking an end to this loophole.

Shein and Temu aren't the only companies experiencing headwinds from this change in customs law. For U.S.-based platforms featuring a high volume of overseas direct ship listings, like eBay and Etsy, this is a headwind as well. For Amazon, however, the impact has been far less significant. Thanks to the company's large U.S.-based warehouse and fulfillment operations, the company and its third-party sellers have been able to adapt to the "new normal."

Moreover, beyond facing fewer challenges from this change, Amazon may also benefit from it. Third-party sellers are shifting to the company's fulfillment network, while Shein and Temu shift their overseas focus from the U.S. to Europe.

Short-term uncertainty outweighs new and existing e-commerce catalysts
The elimination of the de minimis loophole may bode well for Amazon's e-commerce business, but there is an even bigger potential catalyst in motion. So far this year, the company has ramped up efforts to integrate generative AI technology into its e-commerce operations.

It's difficult to tell whether these improvements have already started to improve margins. While Amazon's North American segment reported operating margins of 7.5% last quarter, a big improvement from the 5.6% reported for the prior year's quarter, remember that this segment also includes Amazon's faster-growing, high-margin advertising business. Then again, last quarter, while the number of individual orders increased by 12%, shipping costs for these orders increased by only 6%. This strongly suggests that the e-commerce giant's automation efforts are proving effective in reducing operating costs.

Over a multiyear time frame, profitability improvements could prove substantial. As analysts at Morgan Stanley pointed out back in February, Amazon's pivot toward next-generation fulfillment centers could result in $10 billion in annual cost savings by 2030. Unfortunately, while Amazon has these two long-term catalysts in its corner, the aforementioned near-term concerns remain top of mind.

Stay focused on the long-term picture
Amazon is scheduled to release its next quarterly results on Oct. 28. In the past earnings release, Amazon guided for total operating income of between $15.5 billion and $20.5 billion. As Amazon reported operating income of $17.4 billion in Q3 2024, there may be concern that Amazon will report declining operating income this quarter.

Right now, it's unclear whether these e-commerce tailwinds will enable Amazon to exceed Q3 2025 expectations. However, while "better than feared" e-commerce results could again be outweighed by negatives like lower-than-expected Amazon Web Services (AWS) growth, investors should stay focused on the long-term picture.

In the coming quarters, Amazon needs to assuage concerns that AWS (its cloud computing segment) is falling behind cloud competitors like Microsoft and Alphabet. Yet, even if these concerns persist, strength in areas like e-commerce and digital advertising may help to lift investor sentiment.

Trading for 28 times forward earnings, in line with its big tech peers, multiple expansion may prove difficult. Still, with analysts expecting Amazon to experience 15% earnings growth next year, merely rising in tandem with increased earnings would likely mean strong, steady gains for investors.

Thomas Niel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Etsy, Microsoft, and eBay. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumentum Holdings Inc. (“Lumentum”), a global leader in optical and photonic technology, today announced several live technology and product demonstrations at ECOC, the European Conference on Optical Communications, reinforcing the company’s focus on enabling AI-driven data centers and the world’s largest communications networks. Visit Lumentum’s stand #C2421 at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark from September 29 - October 1.

Lumentum’s cutting-edge photonics and laser chip technologies drive the backbone of global network infrastructure. From optical transceivers within data centers to DCI links, long-haul transmission systems, subsea cables, and edge networks, our solutions deliver the scalability, ultra-fast connectivity, and reliability required to support today’s most demanding applications.

During the exhibition, Lumentum will showcase multiple live demonstrations:

ELSFP Transceivers for CPO Architectures

Lumentum is showcasing its development of external laser source (ELS) modules in the ELSFP pluggable form factor, designed to advance co-packaged optics (CPO) architectures in high-bandwidth environments such as hyperscale data centers and AI clusters. The demonstration highlights pluggable modules incorporating Lumentum’s ultra-high-power (UHP) 1310 nm lasers, enabling next-generation switches and AI processors with integrated optical connectivity. By separating the laser source from the optical engine and placing it at the system faceplate, these modules improve thermal management and reliability, while their design enhances serviceability and modularity.

The ELSFP form factor provides higher system density, lower thermal loads, and improved lifetime performance, all while maintaining standards compliance. This product is expected to be sampling in calendar Q1 2026.

1.6T DR8 TRO OSFP Transceiver for Cloud and AI Applications

Lumentum is also demonstrating its 1.6T DR8 TRO OSFP pluggable transceiver module, which provides 8x200 Gbps data connectivity over 500 meters of single-mode fiber optics targeting hyperscale Cloud and AI applications. Its TRO or “Transmit-Retimed Optical” design offers a significantly lower power dissipation compared to a Fully Retimed Optical (FRO) transceiver module. The product leverages internal Lumentum manufacturing and components and is currently ramping into volume production.

Extended C+L Ultrawideband Nano-iTLA Now Sampling

In addition, Lumentum is sampling its ultrawideband narrow-linewidth InP nano-iTLA. This new laser assembly provides full tunability across more than 12.4 THz, covering both the extended C- and L- bands making it ideally suited to support the increased bandwidth demand driven by AI data centers, data center interconnects (DCI), metro, and long-haul networks. Building on Lumentum’s proven, world-class external cavity laser (ECL) technology, the ultrawideband nano-iTLA is delivered in the same compact, industry-leading form factor as existing solutions, with a single wideband tunable laser. It offers best-in-class narrow-linewidth performance, enabling superior signal integrity and system reach. Initial units have been delivered to key customers for evaluation in next-generation optical networks.

“As AI and Cloud workloads accelerate at an unprecedented pace, the need for faster, more scalable optical solutions has never been greater,” said Rafik Ward, chief strategy and marketing officer at Lumentum. “With our latest innovations, Lumentum is shaping the future of network infrastructure and empowering customers to build the data centers and AI networks of tomorrow.”

About Lumentum

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications, including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com

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In 2025, it is not easy to find a large-cap stock that has lost more positive sentiment in such a short period than The Trade Desk (TTD 0.83%). The programmatic advertising company's stock price is down 60% since the beginning of the year. It plunged dramatically following earnings reports released in February and in August.

The severity of the drop probably changes the investment thesis on the stock. As the leading independent self-service platform for buying digital ad space, it offers a competitive advantage over large advertisers like Alphabet or Amazon, which hold biases toward their platforms.

Given the pace of its growth and the severity of its stock decline, investors have likely turned overly pessimistic on the stock, and here's why.

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What happened to The Trade Desk
This year, The Trade Desk has become a tale of disappointing earnings reports. It started in February, when the stock lost most of its value after missing its own revenue estimate for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

The stock plummeted, but a recovery accompanied by a favorable earnings report the next quarter helped it recover some of its lost value. However, The Trade Desk took another hit after announcing results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 in August. Concerns about tariffs pressuring large customers and rising competition from the likes of Google and Amazon weighed on the stock.

More recently, investors have found growing dissatisfaction with The Trade Desk's artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Kokai. A confusing interface and the removal of popular features from the old platform Solimar disappointed both users and investors. It was also unclear whether the company had forced users to adopt Kokai or would still allow them to continue using Solimar, making it more difficult for customers to do business with The Trade Desk.

Fortunately, The Trade Desk has moved to address this concern and has partially removed an unpopular interface from Kokai. The company has also moved to address the worries of investors, reporting that over 70% of client spend is now on Kokai as of the second quarter of 2025.

What the financials say
Nonetheless, the financials continue to point to unappreciated strength in The Trade Desk, though revenue growth has decelerated. In the first half of 2025, revenue of over $1.3 billion increased by 22% compared to the same period in 2024. While still a robust growth rate, the rise in revenue was down from the 27% increase it experienced in the previous year.

During that time, costs and expenses almost kept pace with revenue growth. Additionally, a much higher income tax expense resulted in $141 million in net income for the first half of the year, rising 21% yearly.

Indeed, the projected revenue increase of 14% for Q3 is down from prior quarters and could point to continued struggles with the platform. Nonetheless, analyst estimates point to 17% revenue growth in both 2025 and 2026, indicating the company has offered overly conservative guidance. Also, the aforementioned 60% decline in the stock price likely prices in the slowing revenue growth.

Still, the lower stock price has probably helped abate prior concerns about The Trade Desk's valuation. Although its 56 P/E ratio may seem high, it is down from 150 at the beginning of the year, placing its earnings multiple at a multiyear low. Moreover, with rising earnings pushing its forward P/E ratio down to 26, one could argue The Trade Desk is falling into value stock territory.

Buy The Trade Desk stock
Given The Trade Desk's valuation and the opportunity in the digital ad market, the stock looks increasingly like a buy.

Admittedly, the market had likely overvalued The Trade Desk stock at the beginning of the year. As a stock priced for perfection, it had nowhere to go but down as it missed a revenue target in Q4 and dealt with customer dissatisfaction over the Kokai rollout.

Nonetheless, The Trade Desk still stands at the forefront of an opportunity in the digital ad market. As it continues to address some of the competitive and operational concerns, its low valuation and continued growth appear to have made this stock a more compelling buy.

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

One of these stocks is up 320% over the past year.

Growth stocks are more diverse than you might think. Consider, for example, that Cintas, a company supplying uniforms (and more) to other companies, has average annual gains of more than 25% over the past 15 years. And paint company Sherwin-Williams has averaged nearly 20% over the same period.

One of the drawbacks of growth stocks, and especially tech stocks, is that they're often overvalued. But if you look carefully, you'll likely still turn up some seemingly undervalued growth stocks. Here are some to consider.

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1. Fluor Corporation
Fluor Corporation (FLR -0.57%) may not be a household name, but it's a $7-billion diversified construction and engineering company, one whose stock has averaged annual gains of 35% over the past five years (though only 1% over the past decade). It's clearly volatile, but it is currently down 14% year-to-date, presenting a buying opportunity. Its recent forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of nearly 18 is close to its five-year average.

Fluor offers its customers a full-service scope of work, as it will not only design projects -- such as copper mines, nuclear plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities -- but it can also build and maintain them.

The stock is down in part due to a disappointing second quarter report, but its future and growth prospects remain promising. For one thing, it holds a majority stake in the nuclear startup NuScale Power -- which may serve it well, as nuclear power is being used to further artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. And Fluor also boasts a hefty backlog of orders, recently valued at $28.2 billion.

If you're intrigued, give Fluor a closer look.

2. Opendoor Technologies
Opendoor Technologies (OPEN -3.19%) went public in 2020, but it seems to qualify as a growth stock: Its average annual gain over the past three years is 42%, and over the past year, it's up 320%. You'd think it was sorely overvalued by now, but its price-to-sales ratio is just 1.1.

Opendoor has an intriguing business: It helps people buy and sell homes via its online platform, and it also buys homes from sellers to sell to buyers. One potential tailwind for Opendoor is a decline in interest rates, and that has already begun, with the Fed dropping rates by a quarter point and telegraphing further cuts. A headwind, though, is the fact that the real estate market may not boom in the near future, and if Opendoor is left holding lots of properties, that will hamper its profitability.

If you're intrigued by Opendoor, take a closer look, weighing its pros and cons.

3. Amazon
Here's a growth stock just about everyone knows -- Amazon (AMZN 0.78%) -- and many people may wish they'd invested in it long ago. But it's not too late to aim to profit alongside Amazon's growth, because its stock seems attractively priced, with a forward P/E ratio of 28 well below the five-year average of 46.

Be sure to not think of Amazon as merely the biggest online marketplace on earth, because it's also a major cloud computing player, thanks to its dominant Amazon Web Services platform.

You might reasonably wonder why Amazon's stock is not overvalued, and part of the reason is that many investors don't think it's growing as fast as it should, especially given its investments in AI. But Amazon isn't sitting still. It's growing well and aiming to grow in new directions, too, such as via its recent foray into grocery deliveries.

4. The Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
Finally, I'll suggest the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK 0.30%). It's an exchange-traded fund (ETF) and it has an amazing track record, averaging annual gains of nearly 20% over the past 15 years and 32% over the past three years. (We've been in a rather frothy market lately, so it won't be surprising it the market pulls back for a while. And when growth stocks pull back, they can do so more forcefully than the overall market.)

The Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF holds 68 stocks involved in businesses such as semiconductor equipment, internet software and services, IT consulting services, computers, and peripherals. Its top holdings are Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Broadcom -- all of which have been standout performers.

The ETF features a fairly low expense ratio (annual fee) too, of just 0.08%, meaning that you'll only be charged $8 annually per $10,000 you have invested in the ETF.

So if you'd love to own a bunch of growth stocks but you don't want the work or responsibility of choosing which ones, consider this ETF for your long-term portfolio.

Selena Maranjian has positions in Amazon, Apple, Broadcom, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom, Cintas, NuScale Power, and Sherwin-Williams and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Hillenbrand (HI - Free Report) shares soared 11.4% in the last trading session to close at $26. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 9.9% loss over the past four weeks.

Hillenbrand shares rose following reports that the company is expecting final bids for its sale this week. Potential suitors are said to include private equity firms Apollo Global Management, Lone Star Funds and Stellex Capital Management, though neither Hillenbrand nor the named firms have commented.

This diversified industrial company specializing in business-to-business products is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.62 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -38.6%. Revenues are expected to be $558.9 million, down 33.3% from the year-ago quarter.

While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For Hillenbrand, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. And a stock's price usually doesn't keep moving higher in the absence of any trend in earnings estimate revisions. So, make sure to keep an eye on HI going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.

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

Hillenbrand is part of the Zacks Industrial Services industry. SiteOne Landscape (SITE - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 0.6% higher at $129.08. SITE has returned -11.4% in the past month.

SiteOne Landscape's consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has remained unchanged over the past month at $1.28. Compared to the company's year-ago EPS, this represents a change of +32%. SiteOne Landscape currently boasts a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

SummaryActual technology sector earnings were pretty strong for Q2 ’25: on July 3rd, ’25, the expected EPS growth for the tech sector was +17.7%, but the actual EPS growth for the sector is now +25.0%.For Q3, the tech sector’s expected EPS growth rate has been revised higher by 730 bps since July 1, ’25 to +25%, which is a very high bar for the sector.Technology EPS growth is near or nearing peak levels from any point in the last 15 years or the post-financial crisis. If tech sector EPS growth drops to 15%, would that result in sharp selling within tech? Jinda Noipho/iStock via Getty Images

Actual technology sector earnings were pretty strong for Q2 ’25: on July 3rd, ’25, the expected EPS growth for the tech sector was +17.7%, but the actual EPS growth for the sector is now +25.0%, for an upside surprise of 730 bps. That’s

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Viva Biotech is acknowledged for its pioneering AI-driven drug discovery platforms that accelerate timelines, reduce costs, and expand therapeutic innovation in the global pharmaceutical R&D ecosystem.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Viva Biotech announced today that it has been honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2025 APAC Technology Innovation Leadership recognition in the Integrated Intelligent Drug Discovery industry. As Frost & Sullivan's top honor, the award recognizes outstanding achievements in driving transformative efficiencies in preclinical research and development. It highlights Viva Biotech's consistent leadership in combining artificial intelligence (AI) with laboratory-driven validation to reshape the future of drug discovery, strengthen client partnerships, and deliver scalable innovation in a highly competitive landscape.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this honor to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation. It celebrates forward-looking organizations that are redefining their industries through transformative innovation and growth excellence. Viva Biotech stood out in the rigorous benchmarking, excelling in both strategy effectiveness and execution.

"By integrating multimodal artificial intelligence with extensive wet lab validation, Viva Biotech has established one of the most versatile discovery platforms in the industry. Its ability to support diverse modalities—from small molecules and antibodies to emerging therapies such as PROTACs, molecular glues, and RNA-targeting compounds—significantly reduces development timelines and costs for global clients," said Priyanka Jain, senior research analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

Innovation is central to Viva Biotech's philosophy. Its AI-Driven Drug Discovery (AIDD) platform comprising V-Scepter, V-Orb, and V-Mantle modules, addresses longstanding drug design challenges with the combination of predictive modeling, physics-based simulations, and generative AI. These tools are directly integrated with wet lab experimentation, allowing for rapid validation and iterative refinement of drug candidates.

V-Scepter forms the foundation. It consists of automated parameterization for biological systems such as small molecules and peptides including noncanonical amino acids, critical for both physics-based simulations and data-driven generative models.
V-Orb encompasses physics-driven modeling. Viva's proprietary FEP calculation suites are optimized for non-covalent and covalent binders as well as biologics. V-Orb further integrates active learning with virtual screening to accelerate drug discovery.
V-Mantle hosts generative AI capabilities, including protein large language models for protein, antibody, peptide, and their derivatives. It functions as the foundation of V-Mantle's primary capabilities: structure prediction, small molecule De novo design, epitope prediction, and the antibody engineering workflow.

By combining AIDD and SBDD in a unified workflow, Viva Biotech has built an integrated platform that has supported more than 150 projects for over 50 global clients. The platform enables 30–50% faster discovery, up to 70% cost savings, and consistently high success rates across a broad range of targets, including challenging ones. These advantages allow partners to advance preclinical programs with greater efficiency and accelerate the delivery of innovative therapies.

Viva Biotech has demonstrated remarkable agility in adapting to the evolving pharmaceutical research landscape. The company's investment in AI-driven modeling, structure-based drug discovery, and seamless lab-in-the-loop systems has enabled it to accelerate decision-making and support first-in-class programs for clients worldwide.

This recognition also resonates with Viva Biotech's long-term vision. "We are very honored to receive this award from Frost & Sullivan," said Dr. Derek Ren, CEO of Viva Biotech (Shanghai) Ltd. "This recognition validates our vision of building a truly integrated platform that unites AI-driven drug discovery (AIDD) with structure-based drug discovery (SBDD). The company's AI platform is transforming the once-impossible into achievable breakthroughs. In the future, we will continue to accelerate the pace of AI-driven drug discovery and development and lead in the new era of scientific innovation."

Read Frost & Sullivan's full recognition and analysis: https://www.frost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Viva-Biotech_Writeup.pdf

About Viva Biotech
Established in 2008, Viva Biotech (01873.HK) provides one-stop services ranging from early-stage Structure-Based Drug R&D to commercial manufacturing to global biopharmaceutical innovators. We offer leading early-stage to late-phase drug discovery expertise by integrating our dedicated team of experts, cutting-edge technology platforms, and state-of-the-art equipment in X-ray crystallization, Cryo-EM, DEL, ASMS, SPR, HDX, AIDD/CADD, and much more. Our business covers all aspects of therapeutic strategies and drug modalities, including small molecules and biologics across the pharma and biotech spectrum. The experienced chemistry team, led by senior medicinal chemists and drug discovery biologists, provides services for drug design, medicinal chemistry (hit to lead and lead optimization), custom synthesis, chemical analysis and purification, kilogram scale-up, peptide synthesis and corresponding bioassays. With our subsidiary, Langhua Pharma, we offer our worldwide pharmaceutical and biotech partners a one-stop integrated CMC (Chemical, Manufacturing, and Control) service from preclinical to commercial manufacturing. Additionally, Viva embedded an equity for service (EFS) model to high potential startups to address unmet medical needs.

To learn more about Viva Biotech, please visit https://www.vivabiotech.com 

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) ("Aurora Mobile" or the "Company"), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its AI agent platform, GPTBots.ai, has established a strategic partnership with Tellvoice Technology Ltd., Thailand's premier speech recognition company. This collaboration integrates Tellvoice's advanced Thai voice recognition capabilities into the GPTBots.ai platform, enabling Thai businesses to build highly accurate, naturally conversational AI voice agents.

This partnership merges GPTBots.ai's no-code AI development platform with Tellvoice's decade of expertise in Thai speech recognition. The integration goes beyond basic speech-to-text functionality, leveraging GPTBots.ai's Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Multi-Agent technologies to create AI voice agents that understand context, process complex queries, and execute sophisticated tasks autonomously.

In practical applications, such as multi-party customer service calls or complex business inquiries, these AI agents can:

Accurately interpret Thai language nuances and dialectsAccess comprehensive knowledge bases and business systemsDeliver precise, contextually relevant responses and solutions
Driving Digital Transformation Across Southeast Asia

"We believe cutting-edge AI technology should serve diverse local markets effectively," said Chris Lo, Founder and CEO of GPTBots.ai. "This partnership with Tellvoice represents a crucial step in our global expansion strategy. We're not simply entering the Thai market—we're empowering local innovators to drive digital transformation across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Our mission is to eliminate language barriers and enable every Thai business to build world-class AI applications effortlessly."

Transforming Key Industries with Practical Solutions

The partnership will initially focus on delivering tailored solutions across several critical industries in Thailand and Southeast Asia, such as financial services, tourism & hospitality, and retail & e-commerce. This collaboration marks a new era in Thailand's digital evolution, equipping businesses with powerful AI voice tools to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

About Tellvoice Technology

Tellvoice Technology Company Limited is Thailand's leading speech technology company with over a decade of research and development expertise. The company specializes in commercializing Thai continuous speech recognition research, offering innovative platforms including SimplyVoice™ for natural user interaction and VoiceNavi™ for advanced voice command and control systems.

About Aurora Mobile Limited

Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises' digital transformation.

For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2025) - Independence Gold Corp. (TSXV: IGO) (the "Company" or "Independence") is pleased to report that the evacuation order due to the Tsetzi Lake wildfire surrounding the 3Ts Project has been lifted. The Company has been granted permission for an advanced team to return to site this week to assess conditions on the property and begin preparations for the resumption of exploration activities.

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LONDON & TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alphawave Semi (LSE: AWE), a global leader in high-speed connectivity and compute silicon for the world’s technology infrastructure, will showcase the latest advances in AI and connectivity IP at the European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2025.

Taking place this year at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, ECOC is Europe’s leading optical communications conference, bringing together experts from academia, research, and industry. Building on the company’s previously announced DSP launch at OFC, Alphawave Semi continues to expand its leadership in high-performance connectivity. Its comprehensive portfolio enables high-speed communications across both electrical and optical channels, extending distances of up to 20 km. This innovation is underpinned by Alphawave Semi’s cutting-edge PAM4 SerDes, the differentiated WidEye™ DSP technology and EyeQ™ advanced diagnostics technology—all designed to address the scale and performance demands of hyperscalers deploying accelerated AI compute infrastructure.

At the event, Alphawave Semi will also showcase a broad range of solutions, including:

Cu-Wave™ PAM4 DSP for Active Electrical Cables (AEC)

O-Wave™ PAM4 DSP for Optical Retimer and Gearbox Transceivers

Co-Wave™ Coherent-lite DSP for Optical Transceivers

Together, these solutions highlight Alphawave Semi’s commitment to delivering silicon-proven, production-ready technologies that enable the next generation of AI, cloud, and high-performance computing platforms.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with the Alphawave Semi team to learn more about the company’s latest innovations, including:

224G PAM4 Electrical SerDes

224G XLR IP subsystem solutions unlocking the next generation of high-speed connectivity.

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Silicon-ready chiplet technologies for PCIe and Ethernet, featured in the multi-vendor interoperability demonstration at 112G.

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For more information on Alphawave Semi’s Connectivity Products Group visit awavesemi.com/connectivity-products.

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Alphawave Semi is a global leader in high-speed connectivity and compute silicon for the world's technology infrastructure. Faced with the exponential growth of data, Alphawave Semi's technology services a critical need: enabling data to travel faster, more reliably, and with higher performance at lower power. We are a vertically integrated semiconductor company, and our IP, custom silicon, and connectivity products are deployed by global tier-one customers in data centers, compute, networking, AI, 5G, autonomous vehicles, and storage. Founded in 2017 by an expert technical team with a proven track record in licensing semiconductor IP, our mission is to accelerate the critical data infrastructure at the heart of our digital world. To find out more about Alphawave Semi, visit: awavesemi.com.

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Sep 29, 2025 07:39

Bitcoin Cash trades at $556.70 amid 3% daily gains, but recent market correction overshadows record hashrate milestone. Key support levels tested.

Bitcoin Cash Market Update: Key Highlights
• Latest BCH price: $556.70 (24h: +3.00%)
• Record hashrate achievement signals network strength
• Market correction creates trading opportunities at key levels
• Trading volume reaches $9.9 million on Binance spot market

Bitcoin Cash demonstrates resilience today with a 3% price recovery, climbing from yesterday's correction lows. The cryptocurrency's ability to bounce from the $536.60 support zone indicates underlying strength despite broader market pressures affecting the entire crypto sector.

Breaking: Recent Developments Affecting BCH
Bitcoin Cash reached a significant network milestone this week as its hashrate surged to an all-time high of 6.11 EH/s in September 2025. This achievement represents a major vote of confidence from miners, indicating increased network security and long-term stability prospects for the blockchain.

The hashrate surge comes at a crucial time, as BCH price faced downward pressure during the September 26 market correction that pushed the cryptocurrency from $594.18 to $536.06. However, the temporary rally on September 23 to $567.86 demonstrated the market's ability to respond positively to favorable conditions before external factors intervened.

The contrast between network fundamentals and short-term price action creates an interesting dynamic for traders. While the BCH price declined due to broader market sentiment, the underlying infrastructure continues strengthening, suggesting potential for future stability once market conditions improve.

How Traders Are Reacting to Bitcoin Cash News
Market participants are showing mixed reactions to recent Bitcoin Cash developments. The 24-hour trading volume of $9,936,740 on Binance spot indicates healthy liquidity, though traders remain cautious given the recent volatility between $536.60 and $559.90.

Professional traders are particularly focused on the disconnect between network metrics and price performance. The record hashrate typically correlates with positive long-term price trends, yet immediate market sentiment remains subdued due to the broader correction affecting most cryptocurrencies.

Volume patterns suggest accumulation near Bitcoin Cash support levels, with many traders viewing the recent dip as a potential entry opportunity. The 3% daily recovery demonstrates buying interest at lower levels, though sustained momentum requires broader market stabilization.

BCH Price Action: Technical Perspective
Bitcoin Cash technical analysis reveals a complex picture with both bullish and bearish signals present. The BCH RSI currently sits at 43.98, positioning the indicator in neutral territory but leaning toward oversold conditions that often precede recoveries.

Moving averages paint a mixed picture for Bitcoin Cash traders. While the cryptocurrency trades above its 200-day SMA at $461.45, indicating long-term bullish structure, it remains below shorter-term averages including the 20-day SMA at $580.99. This positioning suggests consolidation within a broader uptrend.

Bitcoin Cash support levels become crucial at current price action. The immediate support zone around $531.50 aligns with recent test levels, while stronger support awaits at $524.00. On the upside, BCH resistance materializes near $651.00, representing both immediate and strong resistance levels.

The MACD indicator shows bearish momentum with a reading of -8.6283, though the histogram at -5.1492 suggests potential momentum shift if buying pressure continues. Bitcoin Cash's Bollinger Bands indicate the cryptocurrency trades in the lower portion of its recent range, with the %B position at 0.2587 suggesting oversold conditions.

What's Next for Bitcoin Cash? Expert Analysis
Short-term prospects for the BCH/USDT pair depend heavily on broader market recovery and the sustainability of current support levels. The combination of record hashrate achievement and oversold technical conditions creates potential for upward movement, particularly if Bitcoin Cash can maintain above the $531.50 support zone.

Traders should monitor several key factors in the coming days. Network security improvements from the hashrate milestone may gradually influence market sentiment, while technical indicators suggest potential for relief rallies from current levels. The 52-week range between $269.20 and $624.40 provides context for the current consolidation phase.

Risk factors include continued market-wide corrections and failure to hold Bitcoin Cash support levels. However, the strengthening network fundamentals provide a foundation for long-term stability that may help BCH weather temporary market storms better than assets with weaker underlying metrics.

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** ATOM price trades at $4.13 with neutral RSI signaling potential reversal as Cosmos approaches key support levels that could determine the next significant price direction.

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ATOM Trading Alert: Current Market Setup
• Price: $4.13 | 24h Change: +2.18%
• Trading Signal: Neutral with bearish undertones
• Risk/Reward Ratio: Favorable for contrarian positioning near support

The ATOM price currently sits at a critical juncture, trading just above the pivot point at $4.11 while maintaining a modest daily gain. With ATOM's RSI reading 39.62, the token remains in neutral territory but shows signs of potential oversold conditions developing. The current setup presents an interesting opportunity for traders willing to navigate the mixed signals emerging from Cosmos technical analysis.

Binance spot data reveals ATOM/USDT has established a tight trading range between $4.02 and $4.19 over the past 24 hours, indicating consolidation before the next directional move. Volume remains moderate at $4.26 million, suggesting market participants are waiting for clearer momentum signals.

Cosmos Market Context: Why Now Matters
Despite the absence of major news catalysts in recent days, Cosmos finds itself at a technical crossroads that could shape its trajectory through Q4 2025. The current price action reflects broader cryptocurrency market uncertainty, with ATOM trading below its key moving averages while attempting to hold above crucial support zones.

The token's position relative to its 52-week range tells a compelling story. Trading roughly 34% below its yearly high of $6.24 and 15% above its low of $3.58, ATOM occupies the lower portion of its annual range. This positioning often precedes significant moves in either direction, making current levels particularly important for establishing future trends.

Market structure analysis reveals that Cosmos has been consolidating in a sideways pattern, with diminishing volatility as measured by the daily ATR of $0.18. This compression typically precedes expansion phases, suggesting traders should prepare for increased price movement in the coming sessions.

Trading ATOM: Technical Setup Explained
The current Cosmos technical analysis presents a mixed but increasingly defined picture. ATOM's price action below the SMA 20 at $4.41 confirms short-term bearish momentum, while the EMA 12 at $4.24 provides the most immediate resistance level to monitor.

MACD analysis shows concerning signs with the main line at -0.1209 trading below the signal line at -0.0881, creating a negative histogram reading of -0.0328. This configuration suggests bearish momentum remains intact, though the relatively shallow readings indicate the selling pressure isn't overwhelming.

The Bollinger Bands setup offers valuable insights into ATOM's current positioning. With the upper band at $4.92 and lower band at $3.90, the token trades in the lower portion of the range with a %B reading of 0.2232. This positioning suggests ATOM has room to move higher within its current volatility channel.

Stochastic indicators provide additional context, with %K at 23.21 and %D at 24.08, both residing in oversold territory. This reading, combined with ATOM RSI approaching oversold levels, suggests potential for a short-term bounce if buyers emerge at current levels.

Risk Management for Cosmos Traders
Effective risk management becomes crucial when trading ATOM at these levels. The immediate support at $3.94 serves as a logical stop-loss level for long positions, providing a tight risk parameter just 4.6% below current prices.

Position sizing should reflect the current volatility environment, with the daily ATR of $0.18 suggesting typical daily moves of approximately 4.4%. Conservative traders might consider reducing position sizes by 20-30% compared to normal allocations, given the mixed technical signals.

For those considering short positions, the immediate resistance at $4.89 offers a clear invalidation level. However, the proximity of this level to current prices creates an unfavorable risk-reward ratio for aggressive short positioning.

Multiple timeframe analysis becomes essential in this environment. While daily charts show neutral to slightly bearish conditions, shorter timeframes may reveal more immediate opportunities for tactical trades within the established range.

ATOM Price Targets and Timeline
Near-term ATOM price objectives depend heavily on which direction the current consolidation resolves. A break above the immediate resistance at $4.89 could target the stronger resistance zone near $4.97, representing potential upside of 15-20% from current levels.

Conversely, failure to hold the pivot point support at $4.11 opens the door for a test of the strong support at $3.94. This level coincides with both technical support and the lower Bollinger Band, making it a critical zone for bulls to defend.

The timeline for resolution appears compressed, with decreasing volatility suggesting a breakout could occur within the next 5-10 trading sessions. Cosmos support levels at $3.94 become particularly important as they represent the final major technical floor before a more significant correction toward the 52-week low.

Longer-term targets remain dependent on broader market conditions and potential fundamental catalysts. However, a sustained move above ATOM resistance at $4.97 could open the path toward retesting the $5.50-$6.00 zone where the token encountered significant selling pressure earlier this year.

The current setup requires patience and disciplined execution, as premature positioning could result in whipsaw action within the established trading range. Success will likely favor traders who wait for clear momentum confirmation rather than attempting to anticipate the next move.

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** TRX price trades at $0.33 amid fresh $110M treasury injection by Tron Inc. Technical indicators show mixed signals as TRON tests lower Bollinger Band support.

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Breaking: TRON Treasury Doubles to $220M as TRX Technical Analysis Reveals Critical Support Test
TRON Performance: Market Leader or Laggard?
TRON (TRX) presents a compelling case study in divergent market performance, with the TRX price currently trading at $0.33 despite experiencing a modest 0.59% decline over the past 24 hours. This movement stands in stark contrast to the significant corporate backing the network has received, positioning TRX as neither a clear market leader nor laggard, but rather a cryptocurrency navigating its own unique trajectory.

The network's relative strength becomes apparent when examining its fundamental developments against price action. While many cryptocurrencies rely solely on market sentiment, TRON's ecosystem has demonstrated tangible growth metrics, including surpassing $80 billion in stablecoin transactions. This achievement underscores the network's practical utility in the decentralized finance sector, differentiating it from purely speculative digital assets.

The primary catalyst driving current TRX dynamics stems from Tron Inc.'s substantial commitment to the ecosystem, marking a rare instance where corporate treasury decisions directly impact a decentralized network's valuation prospects.

Why TRON Is Moving Differently Today
Tron Inc.'s announcement of doubling its TRX treasury to $220 million through an additional $110 million investment represents the most significant corporate backing move in TRON's recent history. This strategic decision, announced on September 28, 2025, signals unprecedented confidence in the network's long-term viability and creates a unique support mechanism rarely seen in cryptocurrency markets.

Unlike sector peers such as Ethereum or Solana, which rely primarily on developer adoption and ecosystem growth, TRON benefits from this direct corporate investment strategy. The timing proves particularly noteworthy as traditional financial markets show increased volatility, making TRON's corporate-backed stability an attractive proposition for institutional investors seeking cryptocurrency exposure with reduced speculative risk.

The network's integration partnerships with Chainlink and Privy further distinguish TRON's current positioning. While competitors focus on scaling solutions or yield farming mechanisms, TRON's emphasis on reliable data feeds and improved user onboarding addresses fundamental infrastructure challenges that have historically limited mainstream adoption.

TRX Technical Scorecard
TRON technical analysis reveals a cryptocurrency positioned at a critical juncture, with the TRX price testing significant support levels amid mixed momentum indicators. The current trading range between $0.34 and $0.33 demonstrates remarkable price stability, particularly considering the broader market's volatility patterns.

TRX RSI readings at 45.13 place the cryptocurrency in neutral territory, avoiding both overbought conditions that might trigger profit-taking and oversold levels that could indicate underlying weakness. This balanced momentum indicator suggests TRON maintains healthy trading dynamics despite recent price consolidation.

The TRON support levels structure shows strategic positioning near the lower Bollinger Band at $0.33, indicating potential buying opportunities for traders monitoring technical rebounds. TRON's Bollinger Band position at 0.1772 suggests the cryptocurrency trades closer to support than resistance, creating an asymmetric risk-reward profile favoring upside potential.

TRON's moving averages convergence around $0.34 across multiple timeframes (SMA 7, 20, and 50) indicates price equilibrium, while the SMA 200 at $0.29 provides substantial long-term support approximately 14% below current levels.

Trading TRON: Opportunities and Risks
The current TRX/USDT setup presents a compelling technical configuration for both short-term traders and longer-term position builders. With immediate TRX resistance established at $0.35 and the next significant barrier at $0.37 (matching the 52-week high), upside targets remain well-defined and achievable within current market conditions.

Risk management considerations center around the strong support level at $0.30, representing approximately 9% downside from current TRX price levels. This relatively tight risk parameter, combined with the corporate treasury backing, creates an attractive risk-adjusted opportunity structure rarely available in cryptocurrency markets.

Volume analysis from Binance spot data shows $39 million in 24-hour TRX trading activity, indicating sufficient liquidity for institutional participation without significant slippage concerns. The correlation between TRON's ecosystem developments and price action remains lower than traditional altcoins, suggesting reduced sensitivity to broader market movements.

TRX Outlook: Standalone Thesis
TRON's investment thesis extends beyond typical cryptocurrency speculation, anchored by the network's practical utility in stablecoin transactions and corporate treasury support. The $220 million TRX holding by Tron Inc. creates a unique price floor mechanism, as any significant corporate selling would likely be telegraphed well in advance through regulatory filings.

The next critical level to monitor remains the $0.37 resistance, representing both the 52-week high and a psychologically significant barrier for TRX price appreciation. A breakout above this level could target the $0.40-$0.42 range, representing 20-27% upside potential from current levels.

Long-term TRON positioning benefits from the network's growing dominance in stablecoin infrastructure, positioning TRX as a potential beneficiary of increased institutional cryptocurrency adoption. The combination of corporate backing, technical infrastructure improvements, and practical utility creates a multi-layered investment case that distinguishes TRON from purely speculative digital assets in the current market environment.

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