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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 25, 2025) - AnalytixInsight Inc. (TSXV: ALY) (OTC Pink: ATIXF) ("AnalytixInsight"), announces it has further amended and restated the amalgamation agreement (the "Third Amended Amalgamation Agreement") originally entered into on March 3, 2025, as amended and restated on May 13, 2025 and June 27, 2025 (together, the "Prior Amalgamation Agreement") among AnalytixInsight, Polymath Research Inc. ("Polymath") and 16737803 Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AnalytixInsight ("Subco"). AnalytixInsight announces that, in light of the signed Third Amended Amalgamation Agreement, it has elected to cancel its previously scheduled annual general and special meeting (the "AGSM") set for October 20, 2025.

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Key Takeaways Apollo gained approval to launch three evergreen ELTIFs under Luxembourg's ELTIF 2.0 regime.Each fund targets distinct goals, from senior loans and multi-asset credit to global private equity.
The new ELTIFs expand Apollo's Luxembourg platform to eight evergreen products in Global Wealth.

Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO - Free Report) has received regulatory approval to launch three evergreen, semi-liquid European Long-Term Investment Funds (“ELTIFs”). The launch will further broaden access to institutional-quality private markets for individual investors across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Details of the Launch by APOThe new funds, Apollo European Private Credit ELTIF (AEPC ELTIF), Apollo Global Diversified Credit ELTIF (AGDC ELTIF), and Apollo Global Private Markets ELTIF (AGPM ELTIF), have been authorized by Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier and will operate under the updated ELTIF 2.0 regime.

Apollo’s three new ELTIFs bring a distinct investment focus. The AEPC will seek steady income by originating primarily first-lien, senior-secured loans to large-cap and upper-middle-market European companies. The AGDC will take a flexible, multi-asset approach to private credit, allocating across sectors, such as direct lending and asset-backed finance, to capture diverse income opportunities.

Further, the AGPM is designed to generate long-term capital growth through investments in private companies worldwide, including secondaries and co-investments accessed through Apollo’s extensive global network.

APO’s ETLIF Launch Broadens Private Markets AccessWith the additions, Apollo’s Luxembourg platform now features eight evergreen products, further strengthening its Global Wealth business. The expansion follows a strong first half in 2025, during which the division attracted $9 billion in inflows across 18 strategies, highlighting rising investor demand for diversified private markets solutions.

This expanded platform strengthens the company’s ability to deliver a comprehensive suite of solutions and turnkey access points to institutional-grade private markets strategies for eligible investors across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, in compliance with local regulations.

The launch will also offer individual investors greater access to Apollos' private markets expertise through personalized, evergreen formats and broader distribution channels.

Veronique Fournier, Head of EMEA Global Wealth, stated, “With these three new ELTIFs, we continue to bring the best of Apollo’s investing expertise to wealth investors in Europe and around the world, in product formats tailored to their needs.
Fournier added, “In our Global Wealth business, we continue to expand our holistic suite of solutions to meet growing demand from investors seeking to build diversified portfolios with meaningful private markets exposure.”

APO’s Prior Efforts to Boost Private Markets AccessOver recent years, Apollo has scaled its Global Wealth business, providing access to private markets strategies via Luxembourg-based SICAV structures. It has consistently built a multi-asset private markets platform, spanning private credit, direct lending, asset-backed finance, private equity, secondaries, and co-investments.

APO has also formed partnerships to strengthen its private markets capabilities, particularly in Europe and Asia. In 2024, Apollo inked a deal with Citigroup (C - Free Report) for a subsidiary of Citigroup and certain affiliates of Apollo to establish a revolutionary $25-billion private credit, direct lending program. The program initially focused on North America, potentially expanding to additional geographies. Both APO and C expect the program to finance $25 billion in debt opportunities over the next several years, including corporate and financial sponsor transactions.

In the same year, Apollo and its affiliates announced their partnership with State Street's (STT - Free Report) asset management business, State Street Global Advisors. The APO and STT partnership is aimed at enhancing investors' accessibility to private markets opportunities.

Final Words on ApolloThe launch of three ELTIFs highlights Apollo’s commitment to making private markets more accessible to a broader range of investors. By expanding its evergreen Luxembourg platform and leveraging the flexibility of the ELTIF 2.0 framework, the company is well-positioned to capture rising demand for alternative investments while deepening its global wealth footprint. 

The company’s prior efforts have been centered on creating scalable, diversified, and accessible private market solutions, positioning the firm as a leader in bringing institutional-quality opportunities to global wealth and institutional clients.

APO’s Zacks Rank & Price PerformanceIn the past year, shares of Apollo have gained 10.7% compared with the industry’s 10.2% rise.

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

The H&M group is entering the fall season with style. On Wednesday, September 24, the retailer released its third-quarter earnings and reported an operating profit of 4.9 billion Swedish krona ($521 million). The H&M group owns brands including H&M, COS, Monki, and Arket.

Its operating profit marked a 40% increase year-over-year (YOY) and beat analysts’ predicted 3.7 billion Swedish krona ($393 million), according to consensus estimates cited by CNBC. 

The figures also marked consecutive quarterly successes for the H&M group, which also beat estimated operating profits in quarter-two. However, the H&M group now predicts that 2025’s quarter-four will yield less positive results due to the “increased impact” of tariffs. 

Stock price rises despite tariff warningDespite the concerning forecast, investors responded positively to H&M group’s current earnings. Trading on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, the company’s share price (STO:HM-B) jumped 10% through after-hours and into premarket trading Thursday morning. 

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Other factors could have contributed to the boost in share prices. The H&M group reported that sales in local currencies had increased by 2% during the quarter.

However, the company notably reduced its store count over the previous nine months. 

As of August 31, the H&M group had 4,118 stores, compared to 4,298 at the same point last year.

The company closed 135, or 4%, of its store locations over the first nine months of the fiscal year, 48 in quarter-three alone.

A majority of the closures were H&M and Monki stores in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Only five stores shut down throughout North and South America. 

These closures don’t necessarily point to a planned consolidation. The company pointed to a newly opened store, its first in Brazil, as being “well received.”

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This week, Spotify publicly addressed misinformation circulating about its terms of use.

The response was prompted by videos from creators, such as artist @chantmagick, which accused Spotify of modifying its terms and conditions to permit the transfer of rights to artists’ music to third parties, including partners, affiliates, and tech providers.

Spotify issued a public statement this week, clarifying that these claims are false and reassuring users that these updated terms do not affect the distribution rights of artists, podcasters, creators, and authors regarding their music, shows, and audiobooks.

Instead, these terms apply to listeners. The terms allow Spotify to “display features such as user-created custom playlist covers, user comments on podcasts, and user-created playlist titles,” the company wrote. It’s fairly common for streaming platforms and music services to use user-generated content.

The music streaming giant continues to face significant criticism regarding its treatment of artists, with many alleging that they receive insufficient compensation for their work on the platform. Last year, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and Congressman Jamaal Bowman proposed the Living Wage for Musicians Act, which aims to increase streaming royalties to one cent per stream.

Despite these concerns, Spotify asserts that its payments are improving, stating it paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On August 20, 2025, James Hardie Industries (NYSE: JHX) shares crashed by 34% after the company disclosed significant issues with its North America business, its largest segment.

This sudden and massive decline has prompted an investigation by Hagens Berman into whether the company may have misled investors about its sales practices and the sustainability of its business model.

The firm urges investors in James Hardie who suffered significant losses to contact the firm now.

Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/jhx
Contact the Firm Now: [email protected]
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Investigation into Potentially Misleading Assurances

The investigation is centered on the contrast between James Hardie's previous assurances and its recent performance. In May 2025, the company had told investors that its business model would allow it to “structurally grow through expansions and contractions.”

This claim came into question on August 19, 2025, when the company reported dismal Q1 2026 results. James Hardie admitted that its North America sales volumes had declined by 12% year-over-year due to customers “destocking” their inventory from April to May. The company’s reduced outlook for the future was tied to these high inventory levels, potentially indicating that the earlier sales figures may have been artificially inflated by pushing products into the distribution channel.

Hagens Berman’s Investigation on Behalf of Investors

Hagens Berman is now investigating when and to what extent James Hardie’s management knew about this “inventory destocking” and whether they properly disclosed this information to investors.

“Our focus is on whether the company may have misled investors by presenting a facade of sustained demand, when in reality, they may have been overloading their channel partners with excess product,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.

If you invested in James Hardie and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the James Hardie investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding James Hardie should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw. 

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Key Takeaways FIS completed its acquisition of digital banking solutions provider Amount.Amount enhances account opening, lending, cards and deposits with AI tools.The move strengthens FIS' Banking Solutions segment, revenues from which grew 4% in H1 2025.
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS - Free Report) recently completed the purchase of a leading Chicago-based integrated digital banking origination and decisioning solutions provider, Amount.  

The integration of Amount allows FIS to further expand its innovative solutions suite that addresses every stage of the money lifecycle. When money is at rest, the platform enhances account opening through secure, compliant processes that minimize fraud and ensure trust. 

When money is in motion, it accelerates credit card issuance and payment processing, enabling faster approvals and delivering seamless customer journeys. And when money is at work, it provides financial institutions with advanced tools to improve efficiency, broaden their product offerings and simplify lending operations.

The buyout seems to be a prudent move on the part of FIS since Amount delivers a premier digital account opening experience for both consumers and small businesses across lending, cards and deposits, and processed more than 150 million new account applications. Its cloud-native, unified platform, enhanced with embedded AI, streamlines the onboarding process for banks, lenders and credit unions.

Benefits of the Recent Move to FISThe recent move is expected to solidify FIS’ Banking Solutions segment through addition of a digital-native, cloud-first capability. It will also enable its clients to grow deposits, loans and card portfolios more effectively and securely. Revenues from the unit advanced 4% year over year in the first half of 2025. 

FIS continually invests in cutting-edge technologies and develops new solutions to strengthen the payment infrastructure. By leveraging ongoing software innovation, strategic acquisitions and equity investments, FIS expands its range of offerings, allowing it to cross-sell more services to existing clients while drawing in new ones. Additionally, FIS partners with other organizations to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions to its customers.

FIS’ Share Price PerformanceShares of Fidelity National have lost 14% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 3.2% fall. FIS currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks in the Business Services space are PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS - Free Report) , Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI - Free Report) and Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC - Free Report) . While PagSeguro Digital currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Barrett Business Services and Omnicom carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The bottom line of PagSeguro Digital outpaced estimates in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 10.12%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PAGS’ 2025 earnings indicates an improvement of 15.7% from the year-ago figure. The same for revenues implies growth of 9.6% from the year-ago number. The consensus mark for PAGS’ earnings has moved 8.5% north in the past 30 days. 

Barrett Business Services’ earnings outpaced estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and matched the mark once, the average surprise being 21.04%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BBSI’s 2025 earnings indicates an improvement of 10.6% from the year-ago figure. The same for revenues implies growth of 9.5% from the prior-year reading. The consensus mark for BBSI’s earnings has moved 3.8% north in the past 60 days.

The bottom line of Omnicom outpaced estimates in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 3.18%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OMC’s 2025 earnings indicates an improvement of 5.2% from the year-ago figure. The same for revenues implies growth of 3.6% from the year-ago actual. The consensus mark for OMC’s earnings has moved 0.2% north in the past 60 days.

Shares of PagSeguro Digital and Barrett Business Services have gained 27.2% and 6.2%, respectively, in the past six months. However, Omnicom stock has lost 6.5% in the same time frame.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On August 15, 2025, shares in Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNO) experienced a significant drop following the release of a highly critical report by Scorpion Capital.

Hagens Berman, a national shareholders rights firm, has opened an investigation into Soleno. The firm will investigate whether Soleno may have misled investors about VYKAT™ XR. The drug, a once-daily oral tablet, is designed to treat hyperphagia. Soleno has described this condition as "the most life-limiting aspect" of Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes physical, mental, and behavioral problems.

The firm urges investors in Soleno who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now.

Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/slno
Contact the Firm Now: [email protected]
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Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (SLNO) Investigation:

The investigation is focused on the propriety of Soleno’s statements concerning the safety and commercial prospects of VYKAT™ XR and its repeated assurances about the commercial prospects for it.

On August 15, 2025, Soleno's disclosures came under question with the publication of a forensic research report by activist short seller Scorpion. In its report, Scorpion made several observations regarding VYKAT™ XR.

The firm noted a "rapid pile-up of reports of children hospitalized for potential heart failure" shortly after using the drug, leading Scorpion to conclude that VYKAT™ XR could be at risk of being withdrawn from the market or that new prescriptions might "plunge."

Scorpion further described Soleno as a "one-trick pony" with no other "meaningful assets, pipeline or scientific program." The report characterized Soleno's sole drug as an "inferior tablet version of a half-century old suspension," highlighting the risk of the company's demise if VYKAT™ XR were to fail, given that its core patent was set to expire in 2026.

Furthermore, Scorpion alleged that Soleno's "launch metrics are hocus-pocus," claiming that the company was highly dependent on a "controversial physician" in Gainesville, Florida, who was the lead investigator on key trials. The report suggested this physician might be an "invisible hand fueling initial start forms."

Finally, Scorpion raised concerns about the physician's co-authored papers, alleging that they "exhibit irregularities consistent with red flags for data integrity and adherence to scientific standards, casting doubt onto the validity of SLNO’s trials, publications, and FDA submissions."

This news drove the price of Soleno shares sharply lower on August 15, 2025.

“We’re investigating whether Soleno may have misled investors about the support it has said it has about the commercial prospects of VYKAT™ XR,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.

If you invested in Soleno and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the Soleno investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Soleno should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw. 

Contact:
Reed Kathrein, 844-916-0895

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming October 10, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired SelectQuote, Inc. (“SelectQuote” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SLQT) securities between September 9, 2020 and May 1, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR SELECTQUOTE INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS.

What Happened?
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a False Claims Act complaint against SelectQuote, alleging, “[f]rom 2016 through at least 2021” SelectQuote received “tens of millions of dollars” in “illegal kickbacks” from health insurance companies in exchange for steering Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in the insurers’ plans. Further, SelectQuote, in exchange for kickbacks, engaged in a conspiracy with major insurers to illegally discriminate against beneficiaries deemed to be less profitable, including those with disabilities. The DOJ concluded that SelectQuote made materially false claims by stating it offers “unbiased coverage comparisons” when in fact it “repeatedly directed Medicare beneficiaries to the plans offered by insurers that paid them the most money, regardless of the quality or suitability of the insurers’ plans.”

On this news, SelectQuote’s stock price fell $0.61, or 19.2%, to close at $2.56 per share on May 1, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company was directing Medicare beneficiaries to the plans offered by insurers that best compensated SelectQuote, regardless of the quality or suitability of the insurers’ plans; (2) that SelectQuote did not provided unbiased comparison shopping for Medicare Advantage insurance plans; (3) that SelectQuote received illegal kickbacks to steer Medicare beneficiaries to certain insurers and limit enrollment in competitors’ plans; (4) that as a result, SelectQuote had not complied with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual provisions; (5) that SelectQuote was vulnerable to regulatory and legal sanctions as a result of its conduct, including claims that it had violated the False Claims Act; and (6) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired SelectQuote securities during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than October 10, 2025 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:
If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us:
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Amazon has agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that it knowingly trapped customers into paying for Prime subscriptions, the agency announced Thursday.

The ecommerce giant will pay a $1 billion civil penalty and pledge another $1.5 billion in refunds to customers who were harmed by its conduct, the FTC said in a release.

Amazon will also “cease unlawful enrollment and cancellation practices for Prime.”

About 35 million consumers were affected by Amazon’s alleged misdeeds.

Amazon will pay up to $51 per customer with a valid claim.

Amazon did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement. AP
The company, which could have faced even steeper fines and refunds if it had lost the case in court, will not admit to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement.

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson described the settlement – announced just three days after the jury trial began in Washington federal court – as a “record-breaking, monumental win for the millions of Americans who are tired of deceptive subscriptions that feel impossible to cancel.”

Amazon did not immediately return The Post’s request for comment.

“The evidence showed that Amazon used sophisticated subscription traps designed to manipulate consumers into enrolling in Prime, and then made it exceedingly hard for consumers to end their subscription,” Ferguson said in a statement.

“Today, we are putting billions of dollars back into Americans’ pockets, and making sure Amazon never does this again.”

Amazon was accused of trapping customers in Prime accounts. REUTERS
The FTC began looking into Amazon’s practices during President Trump’s first term in office and eventually filed suit in 2023 under then-chair Lina Khan, with the company and three of its executives named as defendants.

The agency alleged that Amazon enrolled millions of customers into costly Prime memberships without their consent and then purposefully made it difficult to cancel the accounts.

As part of the settlement, two of the executives — Neil Lindsay and Jamil Ghani – must refrain from unlawful conduct.

Amazon will be required to add a button to its website with obvious language for customers to decline signing up for Prime – rather than the current language of “No, I don’t want Free Shipping.”

The FTC said it was the second-biggest settlement in its history. AP
The company also must make it easier for existing customers to cancel their accounts and submit to third-party audits to ensure compliance with the settlement terms.

The Amazon case was one of several high-profile actions underway at the FTC, which is also attempting to break up Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta and recently sued Ticketmaster over high concert fees and allegedly turning a blind eye to bot activity on its website.

The $2.5 billion settlement is the second-largest ever secured by the FTC, the agency said.

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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) is more competitively entrenched than ever in endpoint security while gaining traction in cloud protection and next-generation Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), according to recent customer feedback and discussions at Fal.Con 2025.

This expanding market dominance and an aggressive contract strategy have led analysts to project sustained, strong recurring revenue growth well into fiscal year 2027 and beyond.

Scotiabank analyst Patrick Colville upgraded CrowdStrike from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform and raised the price forecast from $440 to $600. CrowdStrike’s scale and profitability make it a rare asset in software, the analyst asserted.

Also Read: CrowdStrike Launches New AI Tools To Strengthen Cybersecurity, Expand Threat Detection

Colville upgraded CrowdStrike rating after extensive customer checks and in-person meetings with management at Fal.Con 2025.

The analyst argued that CrowdStrike has become more deeply entrenched in endpoint security, positioning itself to capture a large portion of the more than 50% market share not yet controlled by the top three vendors.

He emphasized that large enterprises increasingly want to consolidate their cybersecurity stacks, and CrowdStrike’s 31-module platform, delivered through a single agent and console, stands out as an attractive solution.

Colville highlighted that CrowdStrike responded effectively after the 2024 Falcon outage, retaining customers and aggressively discounting contracts to ensure long-term adoption.

In his view, these discounted modules are not “shelfware,” as customers reported quick time to value and little interest in switching at renewal. As contracts roll forward into fiscal 2027 and 2028, the analyst expects these commitments to provide a significant boost to annual recurring revenue (ARR).

Colville also pointed to strong customer momentum in newer areas such as vulnerability management, cloud security, and next-generation SIEM, which are beginning to displace incumbents.

The analyst noted fiscal 2027 as a major inflection point. Management has guided to more than 20% new ARR growth, slightly ahead of Street expectations, but he believes CrowdStrike could reach an “upside case” of 25–30% ARR growth.

At that pace, the company would rank among the fastest-growing software firms at scale, alongside Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR), Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), and Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP), as per Colville.

The analyst views the disclosure on contra revenue, which should trim reported growth by less than 1%, as removing a key overhang.

He also noted management’s reaffirmed medium-term operating and free cash flow margin targets as evidence of durable profitability, even as incentive costs tied to the outage roll off.

Product announcements at Fal.Con reinforced Colville’s optimism. CrowdStrike’s push into AI for security, its Onum acquisition for telemetry pipelines, and new tools for securing agentic AI use could add growth catalysts over the medium term, as per the analyst.

He argued that as enterprises adopt more autonomous AI agents, they will need specialized security tools, giving CrowdStrike a right to win in this emerging space.

Colville projected third-quarter revenue of $1.21 billion and adjusted EPS of 95 cents.

Price Action: CRWD stock was trading higher by 0.13% to $476.96 at last check Thursday.

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Key Takeaways Axon is acquiring Prepared, an AI-powered emergency communications provider.Prepared's platform integrates audio, video, text, GPS and translation for faster response.The deal, expected to close in early Q4 2025, enhances Axon's public safety capabilities.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON - Free Report) has inked a deal to acquire Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered emergency communications company, Prepared. The financial terms of the transaction have been kept under wraps.

Established in 2019, Prepared provides AI tools to help public safety agencies respond faster and more effectively. Its AI-powered emergency communications platform brings together call audio, video, text, GPS and language translation in one place to give a clear picture of emergencies. The company works with more than 1,000 agencies in 49 states, serving nearly 100 million people.

AXON’s Acquisition RationaleThe latest acquisition is in line with Axon’s strategy of acquiring businesses to expand its market share and customer base. The addition of Prepared’s assistive AI toolbox will enable AXON to enhance its public safety platform by connecting every stage of the emergency response process, from the initial call to the final resolution.

Also, the integration of Prepared’s AI platform will allow the company to provide its customers with quick response times and improved decision-making capabilities, along with enhanced operational efficiency. Subject to customary closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to close at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2025.

Other Notable AcquisitionsAcquisitions are an essential aspect of Axon’s growth strategy. In October 2024, the company acquired Dedrone, a global leader in airspace security. The inclusion of Dedrone’s advanced airspace technology boosted AXON's capability to enable customers to protect their communities against drone threats and improve response to critical incidents.

In January 2024, the company acquired Fusus, a leader in real-time crime center technology. The buyout combined Fusus’ real-time situational awareness expertise with AXON's innovative public safety technology, thereby enhancing safety and security for its customers in public places.

AXON’s Zacks Rank and Price PerformanceAxon is benefiting from strength across its businesses. Its Connected Devices segment is driven by solid demand for TASER 10 devices, virtual reality training services and counter-drone equipment. An increase in the aggregate number of users to the Axon network is aiding the Software & Services segment’s growth.

AXON currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). In the past year, the stock has gained 77.5% compared with the industry’s 33.5% growth.

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However, rising operating expenses, due to higher compensation expenses and business integration activities, have been weighing on the company’s performance. Foreign exchange headwinds may be worrying as well.

Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked companies from the same space are discussed below.

AerSale Corporation (ASLE - Free Report) currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

ASLE delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 42.5%. In the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for AerSale’s 2025 earnings increased 75%.

Astronics Corporation (ATRO - Free Report) presently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. ATRO delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 78.5%.

In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for ATRO’s 2025 earnings has increased 6.7%.

TAT Technologies Ltd. (TATT - Free Report) presently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 3.5%.

In the past 60 days, the consensus estimate for TAT Technologies’ 2025 earnings has increased 10.7%.

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TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Petroleum Corporation ("IPC" or the "Corporation") (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) announces that it has successfully completed a private placement of USD 450 million of senior unsecured bonds. The bonds will have a tenor of five years and a fixed coupon rate of 7.50 percent per annum, with interest payable in semi-annual instalments. The bond issue is expected to be rated B+ by S&P Global Ratings and B1 by Moody’s.

Settlement of the bonds is expected to occur on or around October 10, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent. IPC intends to make an application to list the bonds on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Net proceeds of the bonds will be used to fully repay IPC’s existing USD 450 million outstanding bond issue (ISIN: NO 0012423476) by utilizing the call option.

Arctic Securities and Pareto Securities acted as Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners, Clarksons Securities acted as Joint Bookrunner and SB1 Markets acted as Co-Manager, in connection with the bond placement.

William Lundin, IPC's President and Chief Executive Officer, comments: “We are pleased to have taken advantage of favourable conditions in the debt capital markets to refinance our existing bonds. As part of IPC’s prudent approach to business stewardship, we believe that this was an opportune time for IPC to refinance and extend the maturity of our bonds to October 2030, supported by the long-life nature of IPC’s production profile and reserves. IPC has been performing very well operationally and financially in 2025 across all of our areas of operations, including the transformational Blackrod Phase 1 development project which remains on schedule and on budget.”

International Petroleum Corp. (IPC) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a high quality portfolio of assets located in Canada, Malaysia and France, providing a solid foundation for organic and inorganic growth. IPC is a member of the Lundin Group of Companies. IPC is incorporated in Canada and IPC’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange under the symbol "IPCO".

For further information, please contact:

 Rebecca Gordon
SVP Corporate Planning and Investor Relations
[email protected]
Tel: +41 22 595 10 50Or

Robert Eriksson
Media Manager
[email protected]
Tel: +46 701 11 26 15  This information was submitted for publication, through the contact persons set out above, at 19:30 CEST on September 25, 2025.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements and information which constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (within the meaning of applicable securities legislation). Such statements and information (together, "forward-looking statements") relate to future events, including the Corporation's future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, unless otherwise indicated. IPC does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, forecasts, guidance, budgets, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "forecast", "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe", "budget" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the settlement of the bond offering, the listing of the bonds on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the use of proceeds of the bonds, the credit ratings of the bonds, and development of the Blackrod project in Canada, including estimates of resource volumes, future production, timing, regulatory approvals, third party commercial arrangements, breakeven prices and net present value.

The forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by IPC, including expectations and assumptions concerning: the potential impact of tariffs implemented in 2025 by the U.S. and Canadian governments and that other than the tariffs that have been implemented, neither the U.S. nor Canada (i) increases the rate or scope of such tariffs, or imposes new tariffs, on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and/or (ii) imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas; prevailing commodity prices and currency exchange rates; applicable royalty rates and tax laws; interest rates; future well production rates and reserve and contingent resource volumes; operating costs; our ability to maintain our existing credit ratings; our ability to achieve our performance targets; the timing of receipt of regulatory approvals; the performance of existing wells; the success obtained in drilling new wells; anticipated timing and results of capital expenditures; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the timing, location and extent of future drilling operations; the successful completion of acquisitions and dispositions and that we will be able to implement our standards, controls, procedures and policies in respect of any acquisitions and realize the expected synergies on the anticipated timeline or at all; the benefits of acquisitions; the state of the economy and the exploration and production business in the jurisdictions in which IPC operates and globally; the availability and cost of financing, labour and services; our intention to complete share repurchases under our normal course issuer bid program, including the funding of such share repurchases, existing and future market conditions, including with respect to the price of our common shares, and compliance with respect to applicable limitations under securities laws and regulations and stock exchange policies; and the ability to market crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids successfully.

Although IPC believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because IPC can give no assurances that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks.

These include, but are not limited to: general global economic, market and business conditions; the risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general such as operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to reserves, resources, production, revenues, costs and expenses; health, safety and environmental risks; commodity price fluctuations; interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations; marketing and transportation; loss of markets; environmental and climate-related risks; competition; innovation and cybersecurity risks related to our systems, including our costs of addressing or mitigating such risks; the ability to attract, engage and retain skilled employees; incorrect assessment of the value of acquisitions; failure to complete or realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or dispositions; the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; geopolitical conflicts, including the war between Ukraine and Russia and the conflict in the Middle East, and their potential impact on, among other things, global market conditions; political or economic developments, including, without limitation, the risk that (i) one or both of the U.S. and Canadian governments increases the rate or scope of tariffs implemented in 2025, or imposes new tariffs on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, (ii) the U.S. and/or Canada imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and (iii) the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on other countries and responses thereto could have a material adverse effect on the Canadian, U.S. and global economies, and by extension the Canadian oil and natural gas industry and the Corporation; and changes in legislation, including but not limited to tax laws, royalties, environmental and abandonment regulations. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.

Additional information on these and other factors that could affect IPC, or its operations or financial results, are included in IPC’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 (See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information”, “Reserves and Resources Advisory” and “Risk Factors”), in the management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (See “Risk Factors”, “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” and “Reserves and Resources Advisory”) and other reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including previous financial reports, management’s discussion and analysis and material change reports, which may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca) or IPC's website (www.international-petroleum.com).

Currency
All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in United States dollars, except where otherwise noted. References herein to USD mean United States dollars.  

International Petroleum Corporation ("IPC" or the "Corporation") (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) announces that it has successfully completed a private placement of USD 450 million of senior unsecured bonds. The bonds will have a tenor of five years and a fixed coupon rate of 7.50 percent per annum, with interest payable in semi-annual instalments. The bond issue is expected to be rated B+ by S&P Global Ratings and B1 by Moody’s. 

Settlement of the bonds is expected to occur on or around October 10, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent. IPC intends to make an application to list the bonds on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Net proceeds of the bonds will be used to fully repay IPC’s existing USD 450 million outstanding bond issue (ISIN: NO 0012423476) by utilizing the call option.

Arctic Securities and Pareto Securities acted as Global Coordinators and Joint Bookrunners, Clarksons Securities acted as Joint Bookrunner and SB1 Markets acted as Co-Manager, in connection with the bond placement.

William Lundin, IPC's President and Chief Executive Officer, comments: “We are pleased to have taken advantage of favourable conditions in the debt capital markets to refinance our existing bonds. As part of IPC’s prudent approach to business stewardship, we believe that this was an opportune time for IPC to refinance and extend the maturity of our bonds to October 2030, supported by the long-life nature of IPC’s production profile and reserves. IPC has been performing very well operationally and financially in 2025 across all of our areas of operations, including the transformational Blackrod Phase 1 development project which remains on schedule and on budget.“

International Petroleum Corp. (IPC) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with a high quality portfolio of assets located in Canada, Malaysia and France, providing a solid foundation for organic and inorganic growth. IPC is a member of the Lundin Group of Companies. IPC is incorporated in Canada and IPC’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange under the symbol "IPCO".

For further information, please contact:

Rebecca Gordon
SVP Corporate Planning and Investor Relations
[email protected]
Tel: +41 22 595 10 50 Or

Robert Eriksson
Media Manager
[email protected]
Tel: +46 701 11 26 15 This information was submitted for publication, through the contact persons set out above, at 19:30 CEST on September 25, 2025.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements and information which constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" (within the meaning of applicable securities legislation). Such statements and information (together, "forward-looking statements") relate to future events, including the Corporation's future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, unless otherwise indicated. IPC does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.

All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, forecasts, guidance, budgets, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "project", “forecast”, "predict", "potential", "targeting", "intend", "could", "might", "should", "believe", "budget" and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the settlement of the bond offering, the listing of the bonds on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the use of proceeds of the bonds, the credit ratings of the bonds, and development of the Blackrod project in Canada, including estimates of resource volumes, future production, timing, regulatory approvals, third party commercial arrangements, breakeven prices and net present value.

The forward-looking statements are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by IPC, including expectations and assumptions concerning: the potential impact of tariffs implemented in 2025 by the U.S. and Canadian governments and that other than the tariffs that have been implemented, neither the U.S. nor Canada (i) increases the rate or scope of such tariffs, or imposes new tariffs, on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and/or (ii) imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas; prevailing commodity prices and currency exchange rates; applicable royalty rates and tax laws; interest rates; future well production rates and reserve and contingent resource volumes; operating costs; our ability to maintain our existing credit ratings; our ability to achieve our performance targets; the timing of receipt of regulatory approvals; the performance of existing wells; the success obtained in drilling new wells; anticipated timing and results of capital expenditures; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the timing, location and extent of future drilling operations; the successful completion of acquisitions and dispositions and that we will be able to implement our standards, controls, procedures and policies in respect of any acquisitions and realize the expected synergies on the anticipated timeline or at all; the benefits of acquisitions; the state of the economy and the exploration and production business in the jurisdictions in which IPC operates and globally; the availability and cost of financing, labour and services; our intention to complete share repurchases under our normal course issuer bid program, including the funding of such share repurchases, existing and future market conditions, including with respect to the price of our common shares, and compliance with respect to applicable limitations under securities laws and regulations and stock exchange policies; and the ability to market crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids successfully.

Although IPC believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because IPC can give no assurances that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks.

These include, but are not limited to: general global economic, market and business conditions; the risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general such as operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to reserves, resources, production, revenues, costs and expenses; health, safety and environmental risks; commodity price fluctuations; interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations; marketing and transportation; loss of markets; environmental and climate-related risks; competition; innovation and cybersecurity risks related to our systems, including our costs of addressing or mitigating such risks; the ability to attract, engage and retain skilled employees; incorrect assessment of the value of acquisitions; failure to complete or realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions or dispositions; the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; failure to obtain required regulatory and other approvals; geopolitical conflicts, including the war between Ukraine and Russia and the conflict in the Middle East, and their potential impact on, among other things, global market conditions; political or economic developments, including, without limitation, the risk that (i) one or both of the U.S. and Canadian governments increases the rate or scope of tariffs implemented in 2025, or imposes new tariffs on the import of goods from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, (ii) the U.S. and/or Canada imposes any other form of tax, restriction or prohibition on the import or export of products from one country to the other, including on oil and natural gas, and (iii) the tariffs imposed by the U.S. on other countries and responses thereto could have a material adverse effect on the Canadian, U.S. and global economies, and by extension the Canadian oil and natural gas industry and the Corporation; and changes in legislation, including but not limited to tax laws, royalties, environmental and abandonment regulations. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.

Additional information on these and other factors that could affect IPC, or its operations or financial results, are included in IPC’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024 (See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information", "Reserves and Resources Advisory” and “Risk Factors”), in the management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (See "Risk Factors”, “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information" and "Reserves and Resources Advisory") and other reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including previous financial reports, management’s discussion and analysis and material change reports, which may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca) or IPC's website (www.international-petroleum.com).

Currency
All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in United States dollars, except where otherwise noted. References herein to USD mean United States dollars.  

IPC PR - Bond Completion Announcement 25-09-2025

Key Takeaways Disney is merging Hulu into Disney by 2026 to reduce churn and improve customer retention.The move is expected to lower acquisition costs by 30% and lift ARPU through bundling and ads.Disney forecasts 185.4M combined subscribers by year-end 2025, with revenue growth of 4% in 2025.
Disney’s (DIS - Free Report) decision to fully integrate Hulu into Disney+ could prove to be a pivotal moment in its streaming strategy. By creating a unified app that blends branded entertainment, general content, sports and news, the company is aiming for more than convenience — it is targeting higher retention, reduced churn and stronger revenue growth.

The long-term prospects are significant. Management has emphasized that a single, streamlined platform will simplify the customer experience while broadening engagement and monetization opportunities. Consolidating technology, operations and marketing is also expected to generate billions in savings, while simultaneously boosting advertising inventory and enabling more effective bundling. This positions Disney to drive higher Average Revenue Per Paid Subscriber (ARPU).

The early signs are encouraging. In the last reported results for third-quarter fiscal 2025, the Direct-to-Consumer segment generated $346 million in operating income, reversing a $19 million loss a year earlier, with revenues up 6% year over year. Disney plans to complete the integration by 2026, phasing out the standalone Hulu app and shifting all features into Disney+. The company projects this move will cut customer acquisition costs by up to 30% while improving customer lifetime value through personalization and cross-platform engagement.

Looking ahead, Disney expects more than 10 million additional subscriptions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, with the Zacks model forecasting the combined Disney+ and Hulu base at 185.4 million by year-end. Supported by higher ARPU, the Hulu-Disney+ integration appears well-positioned to deliver sustainable growth and stronger Entertainment margins. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 and 2026 revenues indicates a year-over-year increase of 4% and 6%, respectively.

Disney & Rivals: Subscriber Retention Face-OffNetflix Inc. (NFLX - Free Report) excels in subscriber retention through global scale, disciplined content investment and advanced personalization that keep viewers engaged. Netflix leverages its recommendation engine, autoplay features and strong originals to reduce churn while expanding internationally. Its ad-supported tier and proprietary ad-tech platform boost monetization without sacrificing affordability, enhancing stickiness. With over 300 million subscribers and accelerating growth, Netflix continues to outpace Disney by combining innovative retention strategies with profitability, reinforcing Netflix’s position as the streaming industry’s most resilient competitor.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD - Free Report) leverages its HBO, Discovery and DC libraries to increase subscriber retention while simultaneously increasing stickiness through bundling, which includes the Disney+ Hulu + Max package. In the second quarter of 2025, WBD grew to 125.7 million subscribers, lifting streaming revenues 9% year over year. Through a strategic split to sharpen its policies and focus on bundling and premium content, WBD is positioning itself as a strong streaming competitor against Disney despite a slowdown in original content investment.

DIS’ Share Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesDisney shares have gained 1.9% in the year-to-date period, underperforming both the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector’s rise of 10.4% and the Zacks Media Conglomerates industry’s growth of 8.7%.

DIS’ YTD Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, DIS stock is currently trading at a forward 12-month price/earnings ratio of 17.5X compared with the industry’s 20.88X. DIS has a Value Score of B.

DIS’ Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Disney’s fiscal 2025 and 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.86 and $6.49 per share, respectively, reflecting upward revisions over the past 30 and 60 days. These figures suggest year-over-year growth of 17.91% in fiscal 2025 and 10.69% in fiscal 2026.

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

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming September 30, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Novo Nordisk A/S (“Novo Nordisk” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NVO) securities between May 7, 2025, to July 28, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR NOVO NORDISK INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS.

What Happened?
On July 29, 2025, Novo Nordisk cut its previously issued fiscal year 2025 guidance, lowering sales growth from 13-21% to 8-14%, and operating profit from 16-24% to 10-16%. The Company cited lower growth expectations for both Ozempic and Wegovy on the back of a slowdown in market expansion, competition, and the alleged continued use of compounded GLP-1s.

On this news, Novo Nordisk’s stock price fell $15.06, or 21.8%, to close at $53.94 per share on July 29, 2025, thereby injuring investors.

What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Novo Nordisk repeatedly ignored and minimized the significance of the personalization exception for GLP-1 compounding, greatly overestimated its ability to capture patients coming off of compounded treatments, and was ultimately ill equipped to capitalize upon the purported significant unmet patient population; and (2) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
If you purchased or otherwise acquired Novo Nordisk securities during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than September 30, 2025 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit.

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Key Takeaways Oracle Cloud revenues jumped 28% to $7.2B, with OCI up 55% to $3.3B in Q1 FY26.Oracle plans $35B CapEx in FY26 to add 37 multi-cloud data centers for AI demand.Record $455B backlog from AI contracts supports Oracle's five-year $144B OCI growth target.
Oracle (ORCL - Free Report) is making a bold bet on cloud expansion as the foundation of its long-term growth path. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) revenues climbed 55% year over year to $3.3 billion, lifting overall cloud revenues (IaaS + SaaS) 28% to $7.2 billion. Management expects OCI to expand 77% to $18 billion in fiscal 2026, with a roadmap projecting growth to $144 billion within five years. These ambitious targets are supported by a record $455 billion in Remaining Performance Obligations, driven by multibillion-dollar AI contracts with leading customers like OpenAI, NVIDIA, AMD and Meta.

To meet this demand, Oracle is investing $35 billion in CapEx during fiscal 2026 to build 37 new multi-cloud data centers. This expansion is closely aligned with hyperscaler partnerships and accelerating AI workloads, ensuring Oracle can convert backlog into recurring revenues. At the same time, innovations such as the upcoming Oracle AI Database, which integrates large language models directly into its database platform, are broadening its cloud offering.

Rising AI workloads require massive computing power, and enterprises are increasingly adopting multi-cloud strategies. Oracle’s ability to integrate across AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure reinforces the appeal of its cross-platform approach.

Risks remain around heavy spending, margin pressure and competition from established rivals. Still, with robust contract wins, expanding infrastructure and the Zacks Consensus Estimate predicting revenue growth of 16% in fiscal 2026 and nearly 21% in fiscal 2027, Oracle’s aggressive cloud expansion looks well-positioned to deliver strong upside.

Oracle’s Rivals in the Race for Cloud GrowthMicrosoft (MSFT - Free Report) Azure competes with Oracle in the cloud domain by leveraging its deep integration with existing Microsoft products, like Office 365 and SQL Server, and its hybrid-cloud strength to dominate enterprise workloads, boasting cloud revenues of $47 billion and 39% Azure growth in the recent fourth-quarter fiscal 2025. Microsoft’s vast ecosystem, rapid AI innovation and cross-industry adoption strengthen its cloud leadership against Oracle. With diverse services, hybrid capabilities and global reach, Microsoft Azure is positioned as a superior long-term choice.

Alphabet’s (GOOGL - Free Report) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) competes with Oracle by excelling in data analytics, AI/ML and open-source technologies. With leadership in BigQuery, TensorFlow and Kubernetes, GCP provides developer-friendly, innovative tools ideal for data-driven companies. Its transparent pricing and powerful AI capabilities increase appeal, although OCI often sets higher standards when it comes to database performance and traditional enterprise workloads. While GCP's legacy systems may require further refactoring, Google's relentless innovation positions it as a strong choice for modern, cutting-edge cloud adoption.

ORCL’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Oracle have surged 84.5% year to date, outperforming both the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 22.6% and the Zacks Computer - Software industry’s rise of 20.8%.

ORCL’s YTD Price Performance
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From a valuation standpoint, ORCL appears overvalued, trading at a forward 12-month Price/Earnings ratio of 43.65x, which is higher than the industry average of 33.54x. Oracle carries a Value Score of F.

ORCL’s Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ORCL’s fiscal 2026 revenues is pegged at $66.75 billion, indicating 16.29% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for ORCL’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $6.75 per share, up by a couple of cents over the past 30 and 60 days. The earnings figure suggests 11.94% growth over the figure reported in fiscal 2025.

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

CVS Health Today

$74.67 -1.71 (-2.24%)

As of 01:51 PM Eastern

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52-Week Range$43.56▼

$77.34Dividend Yield3.56%

P/E Ratio20.86

Price Target$78.25

One of the best ways for any investor to lock in additional portfolio upside is to start exploring areas where few others are willing to venture, especially when those are the least popular ones in the entire market. 

In the consumer staples sector, one company (usually a quiet one) is starting to break into new 52-week highs. This theme is likely to continue.

Shares of CVS Health Corp. NYSE: CVS are now one of the hottest performers in the industry, especially as its market share has directly increased from the decreased footprint seen in its closest competitor, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. NASDAQ: WBA, a company that has been closing more and more physical locations each quarter.

That open field ahead could be one reason markets have become bullish on CVS, but that’s not all.

That's what investors dig deeper into the company's finances to consider where those could expand in the coming quarters. Today’s bullish section seems to be merely a shadow of the future potential this company can offer.

More than that, steady and predictable companies like CVS will probably become preferred now that the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has called the stock market a “Highly valued "asset.

Newfound" Optimism for CVS Stock
CVS Health Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
$78.25
5.07% Upside

Moderate Buy
Based on 24 Analyst Ratings

Current Price$74.47High Forecast$87.00Average Forecast$78.25Low Forecast$65.00CVS Health Stock Forecast Details

This $96.8 billion company has a wide road ahead of it in terms of size expansion, and its new 52-week high price could be the market pricing in this simple fact. More than just a 70.1% rally on a year-to-date basis, there are other fundamental reasons why CVS is going to be a winner for all its shareholders.

Shareholders, including Ameriprise Financial, increased their holdings by 5.2% as of August 2025, bringing their stake to a new high of $565.4 million as of today. As bullish as this may seem, this latest addition was only a shadow of the overall $3.3 billion in institutional buying of CVS stock that took place over the past quarter alone.

There must be a reason deeper than just technical momentum to explain why all this new optimism has been coming into CVS. This one must be coming from the financials themselves, especially as Barclays analyst Andrew Mok raised his price target on CVS stock to a new high of $87 per share, implying 14% additional upside and a new 52-week high.

That being said, this view is significantly higher than the consensus target of only $78.25 per share for CVS. This isn’t where the benefits end, however.

Strong Financials Boost Shareholder Confidence
Management knows that this expanding market share, following the competition’s de-competition, presents an opportunity to reward shareholders willing to stick by CVS through thick and thin. This is why the stock now pays $2.66 in dividends, translating to an annualized yield of 3.5% to beat inflation rates in the United States.

Here’s how to make sense of all this bullishness going on around CVS today.

As of the company’s latest quarter, which reported a net earnings per share (EPS) of $1.81, 24% above the MarketBeat consensus of $1.46, the stage has been set for an unexpected streak of financial outperformance ahead.

In the company’s press release, investors will see the leading key performance indicators (KPIs), such as net revenues reported at $98.9 billion, representing an annual growth rate of 8.4%. This is no easy task for a company operating in one of the economy's most traditional (and relatively steady) areas.

Not only did revenue increase from last year, but efficiencies also improved. Not many people know that CVS has strong connections to government health programs, which directly benefit the company in medicine and service inflation (which has been high over the past 12 months).

This direct aid has enabled CVS to reinvest in technology efficiencies, resulting in a smoother connection between caregivers and patients, which reinforces the strength of its expanding market share. The question now is whether these reinvestments are being made in good faith, particularly the shareholder dividend program.

Investors can answer this by examining the cash flow statement, measuring whether free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) is increasing in line with the rest of the company's finances. With $185.1 billion in free cash flow, CVS has more than enough room to keep affording (and expanding) its dividend program moving forward.

All these investments and government aid will likely send CVS into another earnings beat in the coming quarters, where investors can lock in new upside opportunities for their portfolios in a less crowded stock than the other hot names in the market today.  

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Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task.

In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.

However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects.

AZZ (AZZ - Free Report) is one such stock that our proprietary system currently recommends. The company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better.

While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this electrical equipment maker is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:

Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for AZZ is 21.5%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 15.8% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 11.9%.

Cash Flow GrowthWhile cash is the lifeblood of any business, higher-than-average cash flow growth is more important and beneficial for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, growth in cash flow enables these companies to expand their businesses without depending on expensive outside funds.

Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for AZZ is 45.6%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of 12%.

While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 21.8% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 9.2%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for AZZ. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.2% over the past month.

Bottom LineWhile the overall earnings estimate revisions have made AZZ a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of A based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination positions AZZ well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.

On-demand programs deliver clinically relevant science, technical instruction, and case applications in small animal and equine practice

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PetVivo Animal Health, a subsidiary of PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: PETV; OTCID: PETVW) and a veterinary medical device company pioneering intra-articular and regenerative solutions, announces the launch of three new continuing education (CE) courses for veterinary professionals. Each RACE-approved program (1.0 credit hour) is designed to help veterinarians deepen their expertise in osteoarthritis (OA), joint injection techniques, and regenerative modalities for canine and equine patients.

The courses - developed and delivered by practicing veterinarians with expertise in surgery and rehabilitation - combine current research with practical, case-driven instruction to bridge the gap between emerging science and everyday practice.

Course offerings include:

Advancing Care for Osteoarthritis in Small Animal Practice (Introductory)
Provides an updated overview of OA pathophysiology and the degenerative cascade leading to progressive disease. Reviews multimodal management strategies, with emphasis on the role of intra-articular injections as part of proactive OA care.Opening the OA Toolbox: Diving Deeper into Joint Injections (Advanced, Small Animal)
Explores the biomechanics of joint instability and its contribution to arthritic change. Covers current treatment modalities, available intra-articular products, and step-by-step instruction for performing joint injections. Discusses proactive vs. reactive use of injections to improve long-term outcomes.Regenerative Therapies in Equine Practice: Optimizing Outcomes in OA Management
Examines equine OA pathophysiology and key drivers of degenerative joint disease in athletic horses. Reviews the scientific rationale and evidence base for regenerative modalities - including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), mesenchymal stem cells, and biomaterial-based devices such as Spryng® - and discusses integration into multimodal treatment protocols.
“These programs were designed to deliver both a strong scientific foundation and hands-on clinical perspective,” said April Boyce, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at PetVivo Animal Health. “By combining pathophysiology, therapeutic mechanisms, and case applications, veterinary professionals gain tools to evaluate candidates for regenerative options and implement protocols that move beyond symptomatic relief toward supporting joint health at the source.”

PetVivo Animal Health’s CE initiative reflects a broader commitment to advancing regenerative medicine in veterinary practice. By emphasizing mechanisms of action, disease-modifying potential, and clinical application, these courses aim to prepare practitioners for the growing role of regenerative modalities in OA management.

The courses are open at no cost to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and allied professionals.

To enroll, visit https://petvivoanimalhealth.thinkific.com/.

About PetVivo Animal Health

PetVivo Animal Health, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PetVivo Holdings, Inc. (OTCQX: PETV; OTCID: PETVW), is a veterinary medical device and regenerative therapies company dedicated to improving the lives of animals through innovative solutions for the management of osteoarthritis and other joint-related conditions. The company’s portfolio includes Spryng® with OsteoCushion® Technology, an intra-articular injectable veterinary medical device designed to provide long-term joint support, and PrecisePRP™, a convenient, shelf-stable platelet-rich plasma (PRP) product. By focusing on regenerative medicine and intra-articular therapies, PetVivo delivers cutting-edge options that help veterinary professionals support mobility, comfort, and quality of life in their patients.

For more information, visit www.petvivoanimalhealth.com

CONTACT:
April Boyce
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
PetVivo Holdings, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
(952) 405-6216

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TL;DR

Plasma launches its mainnet beta and XPL token, backed by multiple platforms, with stablecoin liquidity deployed across Aave, Ethena, Fluid, and Euler.
The total XPL supply is 10 billion tokens, with 1.8 billion circulating and regulatory restrictions for U.S. users until July 2026.
Plasma introduces Swarm and One, offering tokenized equities and a stablecoin-native neobank, targeting regions with high capital flows and stablecoin adoption.

Plasma, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for stablecoins and backed by Bitfinex, Bybit, Paolo Ardoino, and Peter Thiel, officially launched its mainnet beta today along with its native token, XPL. The project debuts with stablecoin liquidity deployed across DeFi platforms such as Aave, Ethena, Fluid, and Euler, marking a strong start for an ecosystem focused on digital payments and tokenized assets.

XPL Supply
The total XPL supply is 10 billion tokens, of which 1.8 billion are currently circulating. However, part of this supply belongs to U.S. participants and will not be released until July 2026 due to regulatory requirements, potentially limiting short-term liquidity.

The distribution allocates 10% to the public sale, which in July was oversubscribed by over $300 million, 40% for ecosystem growth with 8% unlocked at launch, and 25% each to the team and investors under multi-year vesting schedules.

XPL traded on DEXs like Uniswap and PancakeSwap at roughly $1 during the first hour, giving early public sale buyers, who purchased tokens at $0.05, approximately 20x returns. On centralized exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, OKX, and Bitget, the initial price hovered around $0.70 within the first 20 minutes of listing. The token’s current market cap reaches $1.9 billion, with a fully diluted value of $10.4 billion—a figure some analysts consider high relative to adoption.

Plasma Launches Swarm and One
Among the ready-to-use products at launch, Plasma introduces Swarm, a DeFi platform issuing nine tokenized equities under European regulation, granting holders legal rights over the underlying assets. Additionally, the blockchain launches Plasma One, a stablecoin-native neobank initially focused on regions with high capital flows and stablecoin penetration, such as the Middle East.

The market has shown interest despite the lack of active adoption, as analysts view Plasma as providing indirect exposure to Tether and the broader stablecoin ecosystem. According to Delphi Digital, the project could be seen as a long-term opportunity to access large-cap markets, especially in a context where real-world asset tokenization is gaining traction and stablecoins are consolidating as key liquidity pillars.

Plasma starts with solid infrastructure, high-profile financial backing, and functional products from day one. The challenge will be converting this readiness into real adoption, while initial valuation and liquidity shape market perception during the launch period

Journalist

Posted: September 25, 2025

Key Takeaways
Are whales signaling a bottom in ETH?
10 whale wallets scooped 210k ETH at $4,100, supporting a potential reset as weak hands exit.

Is institutional capital backing the rebound?
ETH ETFs saw $290 million outflows and FUD keeps big money cautious, limiting near-term upside.

The market’s split on whether Ethereum [ETH] has bottomed. Price-wise, it’s wiped out all late-August and September gains, sitting about 20% off its $4,900 all-time high.

Most of the profit from the top is already in the books.

In fact, ETH’s realized profit hit a four-year high of $2 billion on the 18th of September at $4,589. That’s a hefty 1.84 million in sell-off, showing short-term gains have already been taken off the table.

Simply put, ETH looks like it’s gearing up for a clean reset. Supporting this shift, Lookonchain flagged 10 whale wallets that accumulated 210k ETH for $862.85 million, at an average cost basis of $4,100/ETH.

Source: Lookonchain

In short, whales are backing the reset thesis, with on-chain signals aligned.

On the charts, ETH has shed over 9.3% this week, posting its worst weekly outflow in almost two months. Historically, pullbacks of this size often spark strong rebounds, hinting at a classic weak-hand shakeout.

Meanwhile, as AMBCrypto flagged, Ethereum’s post-liquidation flush ran 3x deeper than Bitcoin [BTC], resetting positioning across derivatives. So the key question now: Is ETH weekly drawdown just a “healthy reset”?

Ethereum FUD drags on market conviction
Looks like institutional capital and smart money aren’t seeing eye to eye.

ETH ETFs have seen three straight days of $290 million outflows, the biggest since the $1 billion exodus in the late-August/early-September cycle. Clearly, institutions are taking chips off the table while whales are stacking.

In short, FUD is still capping big money from fully committing to the “dip.” Backing this, ETH’s realized losses hit a two-month high of $300 million on the 22nd of September, showing underwater HODLers are exiting.

Source: Glassnode

Simply put, traders are cutting positions, not HODLing through the dip.

According to AMBCrypto, this reflects low conviction on near-term upside. Historically, though, setups like this often mark ETH bottoms, as weak hands exit and coins flow into stronger holders.

Whale accumulation confirms this trend, though the lack of institutional support may keep the rebound muted.

With volatility still elevated, any sudden spikes in leverage could trigger pressure, capping ETH’s next leg.

Ritika Gupta is a Financial Journalist and Geopolitical Analyst at AMBCrypto, specializing in the critical intersection of world politics, economic policy, and the cryptocurrency markets. Her analysis is informed by her distinguished background, which includes professional experience at major news network.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology from Gargi College, University of Delhi. This academic training provides her with a sophisticated framework for dissecting complex issues such as international regulations, government fiscal policies, and the geopolitical forces that directly influence asset valuations.
At AMBCrypto, Ritika applies this expert lens to synthesize macroeconomic data and political developments, offering readers a deeper context for market movements. She excels at explaining not just what is happening in the market, but why it is happening. Her work is dedicated to providing strategic insights that empower readers to understand the complex relationship between global events and their digital assets.

PayPal and Spark have announced a partnership to expand PYUSD liquidity. Spark says SparkLend deposits have surpassed $100 million; the Liquidity Layer and reserves have supported depth, and it has deployed $630 million in BTC-backed loans to Coinbase, as PYUSD has gone live on Stellar.