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Cannabis-related stocks surged following remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, who praised the potential health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) for older adults in a recent social media post. Trump stated that CBD could help slow disease progression in senior patients, offering an alternative to traditional medications.

Alpha Cognition (NASDAQ: ACOG), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, announced the pricing of its oversubscribed underwritten public offering of 5.6 million common shares (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at $6.25 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $35 million before expenses. The company plans to use net proceeds to accelerate commercialization of ZUNVEYL(R) (Benzgalantamine), including sales expansion, marketing, payer coverage, and reimbursement infrastructure. CEO Michael McFadden said the funding will help maximize near-term adoption while laying the foundation for long-term growth. Titan Partners Group, a division of American Capital Partners, is acting as sole bookrunner, with a 30-day option granted to purchase up to an additional 840,000 shares to cover over-allotments.

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF), is a company harnessing robotics and AI to revolutionize how the hospitality industry operates. It offers a collection of real estate locations that host their AI-powered service robots that take on operational efficiency, cost reduction and labor optimization.

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), a pre-production stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, just noted how transformative the months ahead will be as it builds cash flow at its Montauban facility, while further unlocking long-term discovery potential across its entire portfolio. Back in April, the company closed a C$3.45 million financing round, in addition to a C$8 million brokered life offering for the advancement of Montauban toward near-term gold and silver production ( https://ibn.fm/g54yU ).

A growing number of people are turning to dangerous DIY dentistry practices in the UK, including gluing broken fillings, pulling out their own teeth, and ignoring untreated cavities.

The 5th Investigator-Initiated Trials Summit will take place in Philadelphia on November 13–14, 2025 .

New York is launching an aggressive push to lock in large-scale renewable energy projects before federal tax credits expire, opening a major solicitation that could generate over $5 billion in clean energy investments.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), responsible for overseeing cryptocurrency markets, is currently caught in a leadership crisis that has left it struggling to maintain stability and authority.

At the 2025 All-In Summit, hosted by the All-In Podcast team of Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg, Multicoin Capital Managing Partner Kyle Samani outlined his vision for the future of internet capital markets. He described how scalable blockchains, new regulatory frameworks, and SEC modernization efforts are aligning to replace outdated financial intermediaries with 24/7, permissionless, global systems secured by cryptography.

MoneyShow, a company with a 44-year history of creating successful investors and traders through timely education from leading experts, is proud to announce the 2025 MoneyShow Orlando . This three-day event will offer attendees the chance to learn how to navigate the markets and position themselves for success in the coming year. With a stellar line-up of speakers and panelists, attendees will get to explore cutting-edge ideas in stocks, ETFs, fixed income, options, sectors like energy and technology, and alternative investments.

The start of this week saw the price of gold surpass the $3,800 per ounce mark, a new high for the precious metal. Spot gold saw its price surge to $3,829.63 an ounce, representing a 1.9% increase in its price. Gold futures in the U.S. for December delivery ended the session at $3,855.20 an ounce, a 1.2% increase.

Hundreds of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are collapsing under relentless price competition that’s forcing suppliers to sell below cost, slashing worker wages by 30%, and trapping the industry in what Beijing now calls “disorderly” commercial warfare.

Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress hit a stalemate in talks to keep the government open and on Wednesday, a shutdown commenced. At the core of the disagreement between GOP lawmakers and their Democratic Party counterparts are the health care tax credits in the Affordable Care Act due to expire at the end of this year and which the Big Beautiful Bill’s provisions don’t include an extension to these tax credits.

Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”), a life science leader in providing B2B conferences that engage audiences, facilitate information exchange, encourage collaboration, and accelerate partnerships, is proud to announce the Medical Affairs AI Immersion Lab event, scheduled for October 16-17. This unique event, focusing on hands-on working groups developing and editing AI work product in real-time, will empower participants to build a business case for AI among their teams and management.

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) announced a 12-month online marketing campaign with AGORACOM featuring AI-generated content, including cinematic trailers, avatars, and multilingual storytelling to engage investors worldwide. The initiative also includes a Verified Forum for moderated shareholder dialogue and will be funded entirely through AGORACOM’s cashless shares-for-services program.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), the global sports, entertainment, and gaming conglomerate, streamed the Super League Kerala match on Sports.com where defending champions Calicut defeated Kochi 2–1 at EMS Stadium before more than 30,000 fans. The decisive late goal sealed the rematch of last year’s final, with SEGG Media Director and Head of Sports.com Acquisitions Marc Bircham presenting the Man of the Match award on the pitch. The debut live broadcast drew strong engagement across India and worldwide, marking a key milestone in Sports.com’s strategy to expand its global footprint and deliver fan-first digital experiences.

G Mining Ventures Corp. (TSX: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) announced that Brazil’s Superintendência do Desenvolvimento da Amazônia (SUDAM) has approved the inclusion of its Tocantinzinho Gold Mine in Pará State in the regional development tax incentive program. The approval reduces the nominal corporate income tax rate for TZ from 34% to approximately 15.25% for 10 years starting in fiscal 2025, renewable thereafter. CEO Louis-Pierre Gignac said the incentive strengthens TZ’s economics, expands margins, and boosts free cash flow to support growth initiatives including the Oko West Gold Project in Guyana and exploration at Gurupi.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a pioneer in AI-driven data monetization, announced the full conversion of certain long-term notes with an aggregate original face value of $13.3 million, substantially strengthening its balance sheet. Brett Moyer, Chief Financial Officer, said the conversion marks a strategic milestone that supports the accelerated launch of independent data exchanges (IDEs) and the buildout of supercomputing capabilities in cooperation with IBM. The news follows the company’s Sept. 25 announcement of a $150 million strategic equity investment in Bitcoin from Scilex (Nasdaq: SCLX), a Nasdaq-listed biotech firm in one of Datavault AI’s primary target sectors.

Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) announced that Oct. 27, 2025 has been established as the record date for the distribution of contingent value rights (CVRs) to holders of its Class B Subordinate Voting Shares on a one-for-one basis. Each CVR entitles holders to a pro rata portion of between 10% and 50% of any net proceeds ultimately recovered from the Company’s ongoing litigation against CIBC World Markets, RBC Dominion Securities, and others, which seeks damages exceeding USD $700 million. The CVRs are non-transferable, carry no interest or voting rights, and will only be redeemable for cash if Qualifying Net Proceeds are received through settlement or a final, non-appealable judgment.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a digital mortgage platform redefining the path to homeownership, announced it has paid off over $7 million in debt and is positioning itself to become cash flow positive by the first quarter of 2026. The company said that all secured credit facilities, including senior debentures, were fully repaid as of September 3, 2025. Only short-term warehouse credit lines, which recycle when loans are sold, remain in place ( https://ibn.fm/ldSV4 ).

Strawberry Fields REIT (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW), a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust specializing in skilled nursing facilities, was featured in a Cantor Fitzgerald research report that initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $14 price target. The report pointed to the company’s strict investment criteria, including minimum lease rates, long-term agreements and strong rent coverage, as a foundation for stable cash flows and disciplined growth.

Chilean battery storage systems delivered 315 gigawatt-hours to the national grid during the first eight months of 2025, marking explosive growth for a country that generated less than one gigawatt-hour from batteries just three years ago.

Kazakhstan has introduced its first national cryptocurrency reserve —the Alem Crypto Fund—with BNB chosen as the initial digital currency through a collaboration with Binance Kazakhstan. The project is led by the Ministry of AIand Digital Development, overseen by the Qazaqstan Venture Group, and officially registered in the Astana International Financial Center.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is taking big steps to speed up its support for defense and security in Europe. The bank, which is owned by European Union governments, has cut the time it takes to approve defense projects to just six months. According to its president, Nadia Calvino, this faster process is meant to ensure that urgent projects can move forward without long delays.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lower back pain affects more than 500 million individuals worldwide and is one of the primary causes of disability . Treatment options, however, remain limited, with most patients relying on common painkillers or opioids, which carry a high risk of dependence and addiction.

WhiteFiber (NASDAQ: WYFI) announced that underwriters of its completed initial public offering fully exercised their option to purchase an additional 1,406,250 ordinary shares at $17.00 per share, generating approximately $23.9 million in additional gross proceeds. The exercise increased the total number of shares sold in the IPO to 10,781,250 and aggregate gross proceeds to about $183.3 million.

MoneyShow, a leading producer of financial conferences for affluent investors, active traders, and financial advisors, will host its 2025 Orlando conference Oct. 16-18 at the Omni Orlando Resort in Championsgate, Florida, bringing together more than 80 top economists, market analysts, money managers, traders, and investment professionals for three days of keynotes, panels, and networking. With rapid shifts in technology, geopolitics, and global trade creating both risks and opportunities, the event will provide investors and advisors with exclusive insights and strategies, featuring speakers such as Peter Schiff, Charles Payne, Keith Fitz-Gerald, Stephen Moore, and Anas Alhajji.

IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork) NetworkNewsWire delivers financial news and content distribution through editorial syndication to more than 5,000 outlets along with social media channels across the IBN brand family. With IgnitionX integrated, editorial coverage moves beyond traditional distribution as stories are programmatically targeted to investor segments on Google, Meta, YouTube, LinkedIn and Reddit, ensuring placement within curated high value audiences.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), which is rebranding as Solmate to reflect its focus on Solana-based crypto infrastructure, announced it will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the new ticker SLMT on Oct. 3, 2025. Led by former Kraken Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori, Solmate is building dedicated Solana infrastructure in Abu Dhabi to generate higher SOL-per-share, backed by a $300 million PIPE with participation from the Solana Foundation, RockawayX, and ARK Invest, positioning the company at the forefront of blockchain innovation in the Middle East.

Gold’s resurgence in 2025 has captured investor attention, and Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is staking its claim in that momentum. This Canada-based exploration company holds four high-potential gold and silver properties in Nevada’s Walker Lane, including the flagship Santa Fe Mine, and is actively advancing work on expansion, permitting and drilling. Drawing from past production and current upside potential, Lahontan is aiming to transform its Walker Lane footprint into a developer with meaningful scale.

When supply chains are weaponized, entire industries hang in the balance. China’s 2025 export licensing and control measures over rare-earth alloys, mixtures and magnets have become a real bottleneck for manufacturers and defense companies that rely on those materials. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is stepping into that gap, advancing its RapidSX(TM) processing technology and a U.S.-aligned rare-earth strategy aimed at reducing dependence on China and ensuring early production by next year.

Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) announced it has received final reports from its 90-day oral toxicity and toxicokinetic studies for Lucid-21-302 (“Lucid-MS”), its potential breakthrough drug for Multiple Sclerosis. The results will support the company’s upcoming IND application to the U.S. FDA for a Phase 2 clinical trial, marking a key milestone in advancing Lucid-MS as a first-in-class treatment targeting demyelination in MS patients.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FORD) is building and managing a large-scale Solana (“SOL”) treasury, backed by some of the most influential investors in the digital asset space. The company’s strategy centers on long-term shareholder value through active participation in the Solana ecosystem, which it views as uniquely positioned to underpin future global capital markets due to its high throughput, deep economic activity, and growing developer adoption.

PowerBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) reported fiscal 2025 revenue of C$41.5 million, down 29% year over year, while gross margin improved to 25% and IPP revenues surged 1,508% to C$9.3 million. The company posted a net loss of C$31.1 million, largely due to a one-time impairment of C$30.4 million and higher consulting costs tied to its Solar Flow-Through Funds acquisition, but CEO Dr. Richard Lu emphasized FY 2025 as a transitional year, noting progress on scaling retained IPP assets, advancing U.S. solar development under new ITC rules, and expanding Canadian battery storage and community solar initiatives.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Aerospace University (KAU) to deploy its VerifyU platform for Korea’s first digital credentialing system, enabling real-time pilot identity verification and simulation aptitude assessments. The agreement also includes joint research on quantum supercomputing and digital twins for aerospace design, along with academic collaborations to strengthen data-driven aviation innovation. Building on Datavault AI’s $150 million Scilex-backed supercomputer initiative and IBM WatsonX partnership, the deal positions the Company to deliver trusted, scalable credentialing solutions amid growing global aviation demand.

While campaigning for his second-term, President Trump positioned the expansion of oil and gas production as a central pillar of his agenda. Since assuming office, he has introduced an expanding set of tariffs on various commodities and nations, all geared towards protecting America’s economic interests.

Lower-priced electric vehicles may determine whether America’s EV market can sustain growth without government subsidies, as manufacturers prepare to launch affordable models into a marketplace suddenly stripped of the federal incentives that have supported sales for nearly two decades. Nissan is bringing a redesigned Leaf to market starting around $30,000, while GM and Ford have budget-friendly EVs in development that could prove whether consumers will embrace electric mobility based purely on vehicle merits rather than tax breaks.

In 2013, former CDC director Tom Frieden observed that there were rising cases of ‘nightmare bacteria’, a category of bacteria characterized by three deadly attributes; resistance to all or almost all antibiotics, high mortality levels, and their ability to spread antibiotic resistance to other types of bacteria. From this triple threat of these microbes, one can understand why they are described as ‘nightmare bacteria.’ Data shows that cases of these bacteria are increasing at an alarming rate in the U.S.

AI has moved past the experimental stage in agriculture . It is now playing a central role in research, investment planning, supply chain management, and business growth. For leaders and investors in the agrifood sector, AI is not just about saving time or cutting costs.

Foremost Clean Energy (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) announced it has secured a three-year exploration permit from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment for its Hatchet Lake Uranium Project in the Athabasca Basin, authorizing up to 50 drill holes through December 2028. A 3,000-metre Phase 2 drill program is planned for winter 2025–2026 to follow up on the Tuning Fork discovery and test additional high-priority targets advanced through historic Denison Mines work, with CEO Jason Barnard highlighting uranium’s critical role in meeting growing global clean energy demand.

Executives, leaders, and social media marketing heads from leading colleges and universities will gather at the Social Media Strategies Summit for Higher Education 2025 . Tickets include access to the Higher Ed Summit on October 20–21 and access to the Corporate Brand Summit on October 23–24. The workshops are optional and can be accessed through separate registration. Attractive early bird offers are available.

Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG), a technology-forward golf innovator, announced standout performances from athletes using its shafts at the 2025 World Long Drive Championship, highlighted by Tanner Pipes winning the Men’s Amateur title with a 396-yard drive, 2017 champion Justin James advancing to the Men’s Open Final 4, and Jeanine Minnick reaching the Women’s Final 8 in the company’s debut season as an Official Partner of the WLD.

Bollinger Innovations (NASDAQ: BINI), an electric vehicle manufacturer, announced it has signed an agreement with Ariel Fleet Holdings for 30 Mullen THREE EV trucks and four Mullen ONE EV cargo vans to be deployed with FedEx Independent Service Providers, Advanced Logistics Systems, and Springbok Holdings across North Carolina, Virginia, and the mid-Atlantic region. The deal underscores growing adoption of Bollinger’s commercial EV lineup—including the Mullen ONE, Mullen THREE, and Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab—all certified to U.S. federal safety, EPA, and CARB standards for clean transportation solutions.

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) announced it has signed a binding term sheet with Ocean Partners UK Ltd. for a Prepayment and Working Capital Facility of up to C$9 million to support completion of its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec and provide working capital. The facility, to be drawn in two tranches aligned with Phase 1 and Phase 2 production timelines, will be repaid through dore deliveries under an offtake agreement that commits Ocean Partners to purchase 100% of Montauban’s gold and silver output, with financing subject to standard conditions and due diligence.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), a global sports, entertainment, and gaming conglomerate, announced the successful launch of its first live streaming event on Sports.com with the highly anticipated SuperLeague Kerala (“SLK”), marking a milestone in the platform’s international expansion. As SLK’s exclusive streaming broadcast partner alongside Sony India’s TEN 2, SEGG Media expects the partnership to reach millions of football fans across India and worldwide, with existing sponsorship agreements projected to generate more than $2 million in revenue beginning in Q4 2025.

As the world moves towards cleaner energy and electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, battery recycling is becoming increasingly important. Used batteries can be dangerous if not handled correctly because they contain hazardous materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Recycling these batteries helps protect the environment while also recovering valuable materials that can be used again. This makes battery recycling a key part of building sustainable energy systems.

A group of scientists from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) has been awarded over $6.7 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how marijuana use during pregnancy affects women living with HIV .

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), an emerging provider of AI-powered security and threat detection solutions, was featured in a recent article that discusses the company’s innovative technology. The publication discusses how Safe Pro’s AI can detect and identify threats in a fraction of a second per image, providing rapid situational awareness. “The company is also working to integrate its technology into the TAK (Tactical Assault Kit) ecosystem, enabling near-instant transmission of detections to soldier-carried or vehicle-mounted devices. This integration into widely used military software platforms could make Safe Pro’s technology a standard tool for small unit operations. The timing aligns with increased U.S. defense budget allocations for drone and AI capabilities. The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced a proposal for $617 million in funding for small unmanned aircraft systems, including the Short Range Reconnaissance program, which aligns with Safe Pro’s operational focus. Additionally, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocates up to $30 billion for drones, AI, and defense modernization… With the humanitarian and commercial demining market also expanding, as nearly 60 countries are affected by landmines or unexploded ordnance, Safe Pro’s addressable market extends beyond defense to reconstruction and infrastructure development. The technology’s adaptability to multiple deployment methods enhances its relevance in varied operational settings.”

BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI) was featured in a recent article that discusses how the company is revolutionizing AI infrastructure with its modular SkyMod(TM) data centers, enabling rapid deployment in 12–18 months compared to the industry standard of 3–5 years. Designed specifically for AI and machine learning workloads, BluSky’s “Neocloud” offers a scalable, flexible alternative to traditional cloud and data center models, democratizing access for startups, academic institutions, and mid-sized enterprises typically excluded by high costs and long build times. Strategic hires and partnerships strengthen BluSky’s vision of providing GPU-as-a-Service across a growing network of U.S. sites. By targeting underutilized power-rich locations and leveraging modular design, BluSky addresses critical infrastructure bottlenecks that threaten to stall AI innovation for smaller players. As AI adoption surges, BluSky is positioned to fill the infrastructure gap with a scalable, accessible solution that supports organizations from startup to enterprise.

Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) was featured in a recent article that discusses its positioning and commitment to revolutionizing the boating experience. The company “has long demonstrated its leadership in marine electrification, with its E-Motion(TM) 180E-powered vessel holding the world record for the fastest electric boat. Set at the annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Missouri, the record shows that VMAR’s craft reached an astonishing speed of 116 mph, surpassing its own previous record of 109 mph, set in 2022. This enduring achievement continues to underscore Vision Marine’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the electric marine industry.”

IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork) Dynamic Brand Portfolio, a collection of more than 65 investor focused brands built over 18 years, provides clients with expansive visibility across niche verticals and broad investor audiences. With IgnitionX layered on top, that portfolio exposure is expanded further as ad campaigns place client content programmatically within high value investor segments, amplifying reach to precisely targeted audiences across platforms including Google, Meta, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ: SGBX) announced it has entered into an Open Collaborative Framework with global technology company OneQode to combine advanced networking and digital infrastructure capabilities with Safe & Green’s modular and operational expertise. The partnership will initially target infrastructure, automation and production optimization, while laying the groundwork for future collaboration on joint projects, energy sector solutions and third-party offerings.

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), publisher of Madden NFL , Battlefield and The Sims , will be acquired for $55 billion in the largest leveraged buyout ever attempted, according to Channelchek, a Noble Financial Group digital market platform. Silver Lake Partners, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners will pay $210 per share to take EA private, surpassing the $32 billion TXU utility buyout in 2007. If completed, the transaction would end EA’s 36-year history as a publicly traded company, which began with its 1989 IPO at a split-adjusted 52 cents per share.

GlobalTech ( OTC: GLTK ) is a technology holding company that specializes in industries like AI, big data, and digital infrastructure. The company continues to evaluate technology-centric acquisitions while also expanding through strategic regional alliances.

Sapu Nano, part of a group of companies formed through GMP Biotechnology Limited, which is a joint venture between Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTCQB: OTLC) and Dragon Overseas Capital Limited, recently received approval from the HREC in Australia to begin enrolling people in clinical trails of Sapu003 for the treatment of breast cancer.

Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: DSY, NASDAQ: DSYWW) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for a registered direct offering of 8,064,516 ordinary shares at $0.62 per share, for expected gross proceeds of approximately $5 million before fees and expenses. The offering, led by Aegis Capital Corp. as exclusive placement agent, is expected to close on or about Sept. 30, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes and working capital.

The market for secondhand electric vehicle batteries is heating up in Australia, creating a new industry that barely existed two years ago. Traditionally, written-off vehicles at salvage auctions attracted interest only from wreckers or car enthusiasts. Today, a very different type of buyer is turning up, focused on one valuable component: the powerful lithium batteries inside electric cars.

BP has overhauled its long-term energy outlook, signaling that the world is unlikely to stay on track for 2050 climate commitments as fossil fuel use holds firmer than expected. The company’s latest projections show oil demand reaching roughly 83 million barrels a day by mid-century, up from last year’s estimate of 77 million.

Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for rare diseases, announced the closing of its $7.5 million public offering of 5,555,560 shares of common stock and accompanying warrants at $1.35 per share, with proceeds intended to fund R&D, commercialization, working capital, and general corporate purposes; the financing, which included participation from existing and institutional healthcare investors, also amends prior warrants to a $1.35 exercise price and extends the company’s cash runway through the end of 2026.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, has been awarded a national electronic monitoring (“EM”) contract in Germany, marking a strategic expansion into Europe’s largest economy. The program budget is estimated at $7 million over four years, with actual revenues depending on usage levels, according to a company news release ( https://ibn.fm/83moK ).

Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) announced the appointment of Dr. Jack Antel, a world-renowned multiple sclerosis (MS) expert and Professor of Neurology at McGill University, as clinical advisor to support the development of Lucid-21-302 (“Lucid-MS”), the Company’s patented investigational drug designed to inhibit demyelination in MS. Dr. Antel, a recipient of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and American Academy of Neurology’s Dystel Award with over 450 published articles, will guide the design of efficacy trials as Quantum advances Lucid-MS into Phase 2 studies. He joins Dr. Peter Stys, Professor of Neurosciences at the University of Calgary, who continues to serve as clinical advisor.

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) announced that its shares are now listed on the Tradegate Exchange in Berlin, Germany, one of Europe’s most active investor-focused platforms, marking a key step in expanding its global shareholder base and access to European capital markets as the Company advances from explorer to fully integrated gold producer at its Beacon Gold Mill in the Abitibi Gold Belt; the listing, which does not involve issuance of new shares or dilution, complements its primary CSE listing and provides broader visibility, liquidity and connectivity with international investors.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) has rapidly shifted from an overlooked microcap to a standout AI growth story after announcing three major catalysts in September: a $150 million strategic investment from Scilex that reset its balance sheet and plugged the company into biotech data markets, an amended subscription agreement with IBM that eased payment obligations and freed resources for scaling, and a multi-million-dollar commitment from IBM valued at about $5 million in engineering, technical sales, and quantum expertise to accelerate Datavault’s platform development, integrations, and enterprise adoption—support that underscores IBM’s direct alignment with Datavault’s long-term mission.

Hoth Therapeutics (NASDAQ: HOTH), a biopharmaceutical company, recently announced that the company is using an AI-powered platform developed by Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN), a clinical-stage biotech company and pharma, to streamline and improve the drug development process ( https://ibn.fm/VIL67 ).

Early in September, a mud rush estimated to be 800,000 tons erupted and quickly swept through a large section of the Grasberg mine owned by Freeport-McMoRan in Indonesia. Two workers are confirmed to have died in this disaster and five more are still missing.

Recent results from a national survey conducted by the University of Michigan reveal a sharp rise in cannabis vaping among middle and high school students.

U.S. beef exports to China have dropped sharply after Beijing allowed key permits to lapse, a move seen by analysts as fallout from escalating U.S.-China trade friction under President Trump. The resulting vacuum has allowed Australia to rapidly expand its market share in the world’s fastest-growing beef import market.

Channelchek, a Noble Financial Group, Inc. product and service, reports that gold surged past $3,800 an ounce to reach a record high as the U.S. dollar weakened and the prospect of a federal government shutdown fueled safe-haven demand. The rally underscores the metal’s role as a hedge against political and economic uncertainty, with investors moving into bullion amid fiscal gridlock in Washington. Analysts noted that the dollar’s decline made gold more attractive to global buyers, while escalating concerns over U.S. budget negotiations added momentum to the upward trend.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, has expanded into its 12th U.S. state through a new electronic monitoring (“EM”) project in Wisconsin. The company announced on September 17 that, in partnership with a Midwest service provider, it will deploy its PureSecurity(TM) EM technology for a sheriff’s department program ( https://ibn.fm/QWdMu ).

Predictive Oncology (NASDAQ: POAI) announced the pricing of two concurrent private placement transactions totaling approximately $344.4 million to support its new digital asset treasury strategy centered on ATH, the native token of the Aethir ecosystem; the deal includes a $51.7 million cash PIPE and a $292.7 million crypto PIPE involving pre-funded warrants, with proceeds earmarked for ATH acquisition, working capital, and general corporate purposes.

Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) announced the launch of its 2026 MVR Series, introducing the MVR HVAC Golf Cart and MVR Cargo Max Electric Utility Cart—the first fully enclosed electric carts in their class to come standard with integrated heating and air conditioning, delivering up to 45 miles per charge, 25 mph top speed, and year-round comfort for recreational, municipal, and industrial users.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in AI-driven data visualization, valuation, and monetization, announced the closing of the initial tranche of its previously announced $150 million Bitcoin investment from Scilex Holding Company (NASDAQ: SCLX). Scilex received 15,000,000 shares of Datavault common stock at an effective purchase price of $0.5378 per share, with the balance of the investment to be issued in a second tranche through a pre-funded warrant, subject to Datavault stockholder approval for the issuance of shares exceeding 19.99% of pre-financing shares outstanding.

Clinical-stage cancer technology company Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN) is preparing for the launch of a trial targeting a rare pediatric disease, planned for Q1 2026, in the wake of the company’s optimistic meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to receive critical guidance on the company’s trial design and the FDA’s regulatory pathway.

Fifty 1 Labs (OTC: FITY) announced it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire BioSpark AI Technologies Inc., a Vancouver-based developer of patented AI systems for clinical data extraction and real-time analysis, in a deal that includes BioSpark’s proprietary LLM ensemble technology, intellectual property, and a contingent payment of 25 million common shares tied to revenue milestones, further advancing Fifty 1 Labs’ strategy to deliver transformative AI-powered healthcare and biotechnology solutions.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) CEO Nick Liuzza was featured in a Benzinga podcast interview where he detailed the Company’s AI-driven mortgage and title services platform designed for millennials, Gen Z, and gig economy workers, noting its ability to deliver qualification decisions in under 10 minutes, support nontraditional loans, and operate debt-free with expectations to be cash-flow positive in January.