Biotech

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  Biotech | Oct 7, 2024

  Activist Starboard Value has $1 billion Pfizer stake, taps former executives for help, sources say

  Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a substantial stake of approximately $1 billion in Pfizer, aiming to instigate a turnaround at the pharmaceutical company, which has faced financial struggles despite its pandemic-driven revenue boost. The exact details of Starboard’s plans remain unclear, but the hedge fund has reportedly approached former Pfizer executives Ian Read, the… Continue reading Activist Starboard Value has $1 billion Pfizer stake, taps former executives for help, sources say

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  Biotech | Oct 7, 2024

  Terry Lynch Joins BioNxt as Capital Markets Advisor

  BioNxt Solutions Inc. (“BioNxt” or the “Company“) (CSE:BNXT)(OTC PINK:BNXTF)(FSE:BXT) is pleased to announce that Terry Lynch has joined the BioNxt team as a capital markets advisor. Mr. Lynch brings decades of start-up and emerging growth capital markets experience in the resource and bioscience sectors, including finance and M&A, as well as an extensive and influential… Continue reading Terry Lynch Joins BioNxt as Capital Markets Advisor

Energy

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  Energy | Oct 7, 2024

  Shares of generator maker Generac soar, insurance stocks fall as Hurricane Milton intensifies

  Shares of Generac Holdings, a backup power generation company, experienced a notable surge of over 7% on Monday, driven by the rapid intensification of Hurricane Milton into a Category 5 storm. As the storm approaches, it is projected to move north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Monday and Tuesday, subsequently crossing the Gulf of Mexico… Continue reading Shares of generator maker Generac soar, insurance stocks fall as Hurricane Milton intensifies

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  Energy | Oct 7, 2024

  U.S. crude oil jumps more than 3%, trades near $77 as market waits for Israel strike against Iran

  U.S. crude oil prices surged over 3% on Monday as the market remained on edge in anticipation of potential Israeli military action against Iran. The spike in oil prices follows a week of significant increases, fueled by fears that Israel may retaliate against Iran’s oil industry after Tehran launched a ballistic missile attack. Last week,… Continue reading U.S. crude oil jumps more than 3%, trades near $77 as market waits for Israel strike against Iran

Mining

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  Mining | Oct 7, 2024

  Atlas Salt Announces CFO Transition, Project Progress and Investor Relations Campaign

  ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR / ACCESSWIRE / October 7, 2024 / Atlas Salt Inc. (“Atlas Salt” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SALT)(OTCQB:REMRF) announces that effective October 15th, 2024, Alasdair Federico, currently the Company’s Vice-President of Corporate Affairs, will succeed Michael Psihogios as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Atlas Salt. Mr. Psihogios advised Atlas Salt in mid-July… Continue reading Atlas Salt Announces CFO Transition, Project Progress and Investor Relations Campaign

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  Mining | Oct 7, 2024

  Vortex Energy Completes Phase 1 Exploration at the Fire Eye Uranium Property, Saskatchewan and Amends Option Terms

  VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX | OTC: VTECF | FRA: AA3) (“Vortex” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Phase 1 exploration program on its Fire Eye Uranium Property (“Property”), located in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Phase 1 program… Continue reading Vortex Energy Completes Phase 1 Exploration at the Fire Eye Uranium Property, Saskatchewan and Amends Option Terms

Technology

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  Technology | Oct 7, 2024

  DeFi Technologies Completes Acquisition of Leading Digital Asset Liquidity Provider Stillman Digital

  TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – DeFi Technologies Inc. (the “Company” or “DeFi Technologies“) (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF), a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (“DeFi“), is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Stillman Digital Inc. and Stillman… Continue reading DeFi Technologies Completes Acquisition of Leading Digital Asset Liquidity Provider Stillman Digital

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  Technology | Oct 7, 2024

  Plurilock Announces US$1.7 Million Cybersecurity Sale to Major Semiconductor Manufacturer

  Plurilock Announces US$1.7 Million Cybersecurity Sale to Major Semiconductor Manufacturer Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – October 7, 2024) – Plurilock Security Inc. (TSXV: PLUR) (OTCQB: PLCKF) (“Plurilock” or the “Company”), a global cybersecurity services and solutions provider, announces that it has secured a new US$1.7 million sale with an existing client, a major semiconductor manufacturer.… Continue reading Plurilock Announces US$1.7 Million Cybersecurity Sale to Major Semiconductor Manufacturer

US Markets

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  US Markets | Oct 7, 2024

  Trump Media stock soars 15% in heavy trading after ex-president’s rally in Butler with Musk

  Shares of Trump Media surged by approximately 15% on Monday, following former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. This rally, marking Trump’s return to the site of his July 13 assassination attempt, saw Musk publicly support Trump’s presidential bid. Musk not only expressed his backing but referred to himself… Continue reading Trump Media stock soars 15% in heavy trading after ex-president’s rally in Butler with Musk

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  US Markets | Oct 7, 2024

  10-year Treasury yield rebounds back above 4%

  The 10-year Treasury yield, a critical benchmark for mortgages and car loans, surged above 4% on Monday following stronger-than-expected labor market data. This rise in yields reflects a significant rebound from the 2024 low of 3.58% recorded just over a month ago. As of Monday, the 10-year yield increased by more than 5 basis points,… Continue reading 10-year Treasury yield rebounds back above 4%