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Plum Acquisition (NASDAQ: PLMK) announced it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with American Critical Resources, a subsidiary of Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc., for a proposed business combination aimed at accelerating the development of a strategically significant U.S.-based geothermal energy and critical minerals platform. The transaction would bring American Critical Resources public on a national securities exchange and support advancement of CTR’s Hell’s Kitchen project at California’s Salton Sea, a globally significant geothermal lithium resource. The project is designed to deliver renewable baseload power alongside large-scale domestic lithium production, with additional upside from the potential recovery of other critical minerals identified as vital to U.S. energy security, manufacturing, and defense.

OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC), a holding company that owns 100% of community bank OptimumBank, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was featured in a recent article that discussed its solid performance for Q3 2025, including net earnings of $4.32 million, an increase from both the prior quarter and the same period last year. “The results mark an increase from both the second quarter’s $3.60 million and the $3.30 million earned in the same period last year. For the first nine months of 2025, net income reached $11.8 million, driven by a $5.26 million improvement in net interest income and higher noninterest revenue… Total assets rose to $1.08 billion, an $83.92 million increase from June 30. The bank’s funding profile also strengthened, with deposits reaching $959.49 million. That reflects a quarterly increase of $80.62 million and nearly $153 million more than a year earlier,” the article reads.

Falcon Copper Corp. announced the completion of a $26.3 million private placement financing, finalized in two tranches with $11.25 million raised on Dec. 15, 2025, and $15.05 million closed on Dec. 18, 2025. Joseph Gunnar & Co. LLC served as exclusive placement agent for the offering, which strengthens the company’s balance sheet and provides additional capital to support its ongoing exploration and development initiatives, with the final closing completed on Dec. 18, 2025.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a healthcare bill that didn’t include an extension of the ACA tax credits that were at the heart of the recent government shutdown. This bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.

The start of this week saw the price of gold increase on the European market as the metal edges closer to new highs. From its previous price of $4,299.39 an ounce, gold saw its price hit $4,349.35 an ounce, representing a 1.2% increase.

A recent “Times of India” report spotlighted the danger posed by ricin, a highly toxic plant-derived compound with no known antidote and a history of attempted misuse by extremist actors. Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on biodefense solutions, is developing a vaccine candidate known as RiVax(R) to protect against ricin exposure, positioning the company’s work at the center of biodefense preparedness as public awareness of ricin’s lethality grows.

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Annovis Bio (NYSE: ANVS) announced it will initiate an open-label extension study in January 2026 to further evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of buntanetap in patients with Parkinson disease. The study will provide continued access to buntanetap for participants from prior clinical trials while enabling extended monitoring of safety outcomes, sustained effects on motor and cognitive function, and the collection of biomarker data to support further evaluation of buntanetap’s potential as a disease-modifying therapy for neurodegenerative disorders.

BlockQuarry (OTC: BLQC) announced it has engaged IBN, a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, to support its corporate communications and investor outreach strategy. Under the agreement, IBN will leverage its extensive investor-focused distribution network, including InvestorWire syndication, newsletters, social media channels, and digital outreach platforms, to increase awareness of BlockQuarry’s American-manufactured cryptocurrency mining solutions. BlockQuarry develops domestically produced mining platforms and infrastructure designed to address supply chain, security, and operational challenges in the crypto mining and high-performance computing sectors, anchored by its BLQCBuster(TM) platform, a U.S.-manufactured Bitcoin mining system featuring modular architecture and patent-pending Dynamic Superbalancing technology.

Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), announced that its high-purity dysprosium oxide has successfully passed all initial purity and quality assurance and quality control benchmarks of a major South Korean automotive manufacturer for use in downstream rare earth permanent magnet production. The qualification marks a significant milestone in the company’s critical materials strategy, validating its ability to produce separated heavy rare earth oxides from monazite at its White Mesa Mill in Utah, and follows the company’s earlier qualification of neodymium-praseodymium oxide for magnet applications. Energy Fuels reported it has produced approximately 29 kilograms of dysprosium oxide at pilot scale to date, achieving 99.9% purity, exceeding automotive specifications and underscoring its role in strengthening U.S. and allied rare earth supply chains amid ongoing global supply constraints.

Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ: SGBX) announced it has successfully closed the acquisition of Giant Containers Inc., a recognized manufacturer of custom modular shipping container solutions serving residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. The transaction, completed using a combination of cash and stock, strengthens Safe & Green’s strategy to evolve into a value-added infrastructure solutions provider by expanding its design, engineering, sales, and project execution capabilities. Giant Containers brings an established customer base that includes Tesla, Amazon, General Motors, Nike, and Yale University, along with more than $5 million in contracted projects and an additional $22.5 million pipeline, while benefiting from Safe & Green’s scalable domestic manufacturing platform and integrated supply chain capabilities.

Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB) announced the signing of a nonbinding letter of intent with the Qvanta Group of Companies to explore potential collaboration involving secure artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and cybersecurity technologies that may support Nutriband’s research and long-term product development initiatives. The company said the discussions will focus on areas such as secure AI and analytics platforms for regulated pharmaceutical data, data integrity frameworks supporting abuse-deterrent technologies, and advanced modeling and simulation enabled by quantum-ready infrastructure, while emphasizing that the LOI does not establish a partnership or commercial relationship and that any future collaboration would be subject to further review, due diligence, and definitive agreements.

Gold prices typically move in an inverse relationship with the U.S. Dollar. This means that when the dollar gains strength, gold often becomes less expensive for holders of the greenback and more expensive for foreign buyers. This leads to softer demand and lower bullion prices.

According to the preliminary results from a survey that was undertaken by consultancy firm KPMG, players in the U.S. semiconductor industry are most concerned about how trade policy and tariffs will impact their operations. This is the first time that talent hasn’t topped their list of concerns.

Ford is abandoning efforts to build large battery-powered vehicles, pointing to sluggish sales and EV policy reversals from Washington. The Detroit automaker will redirect resources toward profitable hybrids and conventional engines alongside smaller, budget-friendly electric models.

Artificial intelligence already plays a quiet role in everyday digital tasks, from answering questions online to estimating when a rideshare will arrive. But its influence is spreading well beyond screens and software.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a developer of AI-powered security and defense solutions, recently announced the filing of the company’s most recent patent application ( https://ibn.fm/G982Q ).

Abandoned industrial lands called brownfield sites could help power the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Approximately 6 million UK households cannot afford adequate heating, a sharp increase in energy poverty since 2021. Simultaneously, Britain must deliver 70 gigawatts of solar capacity by 2035 to meet net-zero targets, enough electricity to power 35 million households .

The UK government is working to introduce a new regulatory framework that will place crypto under rules similar to those governing other financial products, with the legislation expected to take effect in 2027.

Wells Fargo is making a serious push to become a stronger force in investment banking, and the results are starting to show. Once seen mainly as a traditional retail bank, the company is now steadily reshaping its image through aggressive hiring, bigger deals, and clear long-term ambitions.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) announced that its ballistic protective products unit, Safe-Pro USA, has appointed Michael Wratten as vice president of marketing and sales as part of broader business development and expansion initiatives addressing rising domestic demand for advanced body armor and growing international needs for explosive ordnance disposal protective gear. Wratten brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the defense and protective equipment industry, including senior roles at Shellback Tactical, US Patriot, Chase Tactical, and US Armor, along with two decades of service as a law enforcement officer. In his new role, he will lead strategic growth initiatives, oversee brand and market expansion, and support the rollout of new ballistic and EOD product lines as Safe-Pro USA advances initiatives tied to NIJ 0101.07 certification, manufacturing process improvements, expanded marketing efforts, and the planned launch of a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel.

Researchers searching for better ways to treat ovarian cancer have reported encouraging results from laboratory tests involving two marijuana compounds. According to a new study, both THC and CBD were able to slow the growth of ovarian cancer cells, and when used together, they were particularly effective at killing existing malignant cells.

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Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) reported strong Q3 2025 performance, with revenue growth of 37% and a 9% decrease in operating expenses, underscoring its progress toward profitability and scale. An article discussing this reads, “A major contributor to Beeline’s growing pipeline is BeelineEquity, the company’s fractional home-equity sale platform built on blockchain infrastructure. The product enables homeowners to sell a portion of their property’s equity to access liquidity without taking on new debt or monthly payments…The first review of the Beeline Equity product read: ‘Thank you Beeline for leveraging the BlockChain to create liquidity for myself. I sold 17% of my home to generate approximately $200,000 in cash. With the Beeline Equity product, I don’t have any monthly payments and this is a pure sale of equity. I have up to 3 years to buy it back at very fair terms and if not the money is not paid back until my home is sold. Very creative Beeline. This product is going to explode…’ The testimonial reflects a growing appetite among homeowners for alternatives to traditional refinancing or home equity loans.”

SPARC AI (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) was featured in a recent article that discussed its creation of a target acquisition system and autonomous navigation software for drones and other robotics, designed to help first responders and assist in industries like defense and security. “The company’s advanced technology offers precision geolocation, uses terrain-based navigation powered by proprietary AI models, and has zero detectable emissions or signatures. This means the technology can operate securely and safely in contested areas, without being identified,” reads the publication. “SPARC AI’s solutions are also built for Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (‘DDIL’) areas, which are environments where network connections are either completely unavailable, or unreliable… At the heart of the company’s technology is Overwatch, an intelligent interface that combines targeting and navigation into one capability. It ensures teams have geospatial intelligence with no footprints, even in difficult environments, offering real-time geolocation, distance calculation, AI-driven targeting, and more.”

Robo.ai (NASDAQ: AIIO) announced it has entered into definitive financing agreements with ATW Partners totaling $180 million, consisting of $80 million in convertible notes and a $100 million equity purchase facility, with the first tranche completed on Dec. 11, 2025. The company said proceeds are expected to support strategic transformation initiatives, potential mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate operations, strengthening its balance sheet and providing flexibility to advance its AI software, smart device, and smart asset platforms. Robo.ai noted the financing structure allows subsequent closings at its discretion, enabling disciplined capital deployment as it continues global expansion efforts across smart logistics, low-altitude eVTOL technologies, and digital infrastructure development.

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FG Nexus (NASDAQ: FGNX, FGNXP) announced an update on its common stock buyback program and digital asset holdings, reporting that it repurchased approximately 7.0 million shares at an average price of about $3.17 per share between Oct. 23 and Dec. 17, 2025, representing more than 16% of outstanding shares, according to management. As of Dec. 17, 2025, the company held 40,088 ETH and approximately $25.2 million in cash and USDC, with total debt of $11.9 million, 36.5 million common shares outstanding, and an estimated net asset value of approximately $3.53 per share, with Chairman and CEO Kyle Cerminara stating the company intends to continue repurchasing shares below NAV while maintaining strong ETH and cash balances.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) CEO Nathaniel T. Bradley appeared on Newsmax to discuss the Trump administration’s approval of plans to launch the first group of cryptocurrency-focused national banks, a move aimed at expanding the crypto industry’s access to the traditional financial system. Bradley said the approvals signal a blending of crypto and conventional banking, supported by emerging regulatory clarity around stablecoins, digital identity, and real-world asset tokenization, which he described as critical steps toward broader institutional adoption of blockchain-based financial tools.

SKYX Platforms (NASDAQ: SKYX) announced it will launch its newly patented all-in-one ceiling plug-and-play SKYFAN and Turbo Heater at U.S. retailer Target, with management anticipating significant growth from the retailer in 2026. The company said the product, which combines a ceiling fan with a built-in turbo heater, is designed to provide a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional space heaters while addressing year-round demand across both winter and summer seasons, with production underway and a broader rollout planned for the fourth quarter of 2025 and first quarter of 2026 to align with the winter selling season.

Strawberry Fields REIT (NYSE American: STRW), a self-administered real estate investment trust specializing in healthcare-related properties, recently attended NobleCon21, where it reinforced how key concepts of disciplined acquisition, predictable cash flow, and long-term stability form the core of its strategy. Speaking at the annual growth event hosted by Noble Capital Markets, Chairman and CEO Moishe Gubin described a methodical expansion approach that has allowed the company to build one of the larger skilled-nursing-focused real estate portfolios in the United States ( https://ibn.fm/62vC3 ).

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) announced that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $3.0 million of the company’s outstanding common stock over the next year, citing confidence in its strategy, AI-enabled defense and security technology platform, and long-term growth opportunities. The company said repurchases may be made from time to time based on market conditions and other considerations through open-market or privately negotiated transactions and other permitted methods, funded by existing cash, cash equivalents, or future cash flows, while maintaining financial flexibility to support organic growth and strategic initiatives.

Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) announced the launch of a dedicated Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Program, marking a strategic expansion beyond traditional retail sales and targeting fleet-oriented customers such as security operations, municipalities, campuses, grounds maintenance providers, and commercial facilities. The manufacturer and distributor of powersports and electric vehicles said the program will initially focus on its newly introduced MVR HVAC electric vehicle series, which features fully enclosed cabs with heating and air conditioning designed for high-utilization, year-round operation, with a structured go-to-market strategy that includes direct fleet engagement, trade show participation, and dedicated commercial sales efforts to support repeat purchasing and long-term customer relationships.

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BluSky Ai (OTCID: BSAI), a developer of artificial intelligence infrastructure software, was the subject of a December 2025 independent research report published by Globe Small Cap Research LLC that reviewed the company’s distributed GPU-centric AI platform and its potential role in addressing growing demand for scalable compute resources. The report examines BluSky Ai’s centralized cloud software architecture designed to aggregate geographically dispersed GPU modules into a single elastic pool, enabling enterprises and public-sector users to deploy AI workloads without relying solely on traditional centralized data centers.

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GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK) announced the closing of its previously disclosed definitive agreement to acquire a 51% controlling interest in 123 Investments Limited, doing business as Moda in Pelle, a premium U.K. footwear brand founded in 1975, in a transaction intended to add a new revenue stream and expand the company’s direct-to-consumer and e-commerce capabilities. The U.S.-based technology holding company said the acquisition supports the planned deployment of its Thrivo AI platform within the Moda in Pelle ecosystem and strengthens its operational footprint in the U.K., with consideration consisting of shares of GlobalTech common stock and Convertible Series A Preferred Stock, as further detailed in a Form 8-K filed Dec. 2, 2025.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) announced that its SEC-registered shares are now live on the Solana blockchain through Superstate’s Opening Bell platform, marking the first time a public company’s equity can be used directly within decentralized finance, with tokenized FWDI shares available for eligible ex-U.S. holders to post as collateral on Kamino, a leading Solana-based lending protocol. The company said the integration allows investors to borrow stablecoins against their equity while maintaining exposure to FWDI stock, supported by real-time price feeds from Pyth, and distinguishes itself from synthetic tokenized stock models by directly tokenizing Forward’s Class A Common Stock through Superstate, a registered SEC transfer agent. Forward said the collaboration establishes a foundation for expanded onchain equity functionality as regulatory guidance evolves and provides existing shareholders the option to hold their shares on Solana via Superstate’s platform.

Telomir Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TELO) announced favorable results from a comprehensive series of IND-enabling Good Laboratory Practice toxicology and safety pharmacology studies for its lead therapeutic candidate Telomir-1 (Zn-Telomir), reporting no treatment-related adverse or dose-limiting toxicities across cardiovascular, respiratory, phototoxicity, and repeat-dose evaluations in both rodent and non-rodent models. The preclinical-stage biotechnology company said Telomir-1 was well tolerated with no concerning cardiac or respiratory safety signals, no phototoxic potential, and only limited, reversible, and non-adverse findings in repeated-dose studies, while demonstrating consistent systemic exposure and predictable pharmacokinetics following oral administration, supporting continued advancement toward first-in-human clinical development pending completion of final quality assurance review and applicable regulatory pathways.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP) announced it has repaid the remaining $5.4 million of balance sheet debt owed to Anson Funds LLC through an equity conversion into common stock with no warrants or repricing mechanisms, fully retiring the original $16.2 million loan used for prior debt repayment and operating expenses. With the transaction completed, the clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company expects to end calendar year 2025 debt free, positioning its capital structure to support anticipated drug approvals and clinic expansions, with Chairman and CEO Dr. Jonathan Javitt thanking Anson for its support during a challenging biotech market and citing progress toward potential 2026 approvals and expansion for treatments addressing suicidal depression and PTSD.

Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) announced that results from its Phase 2a proof-of-concept study evaluating SGX945 (dusquetide) for the treatment of aphthous ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease have been published in Rheumatology (Oxford), reporting beneficial effects in seven of eight patients with sustained improvement through a four-week follow-up period after treatment ended. The company said outcomes for SGX945, including reductions in oral ulcers and pain and favorable area under the curve measurements, were comparable to those reported in a Phase 3 study of apremilast (Otezla(R)), despite SGX945 dosing stopping at Week 4 while apremilast required continuous administration. Soligenix noted SGX945 was well tolerated with no treatment-related adverse events observed and said it plans to pursue reformulation to enable home-based subcutaneous administration, while expanding development of dusquetide across additional innate immune-related inflammatory conditions and engaging regulators on a follow-on clinical study for this area of unmet medical need.

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Citroen may launch an electric vehicle priced under $20,077 if European regulators approve a new vehicle classification. The French automaker could introduce a successor to the C1 that echoes the iconic 2CV’s character while looking completely different, according to Autocar reports . This would position Citroen among Europe’s most affordable electric options.

In the U.S. about 15 million individuals live with long Covid, according to Department of Health & Human Services. For a long time, the scientific community has struggled to find out why some individuals who got infected with Covid-19 recovered fully while others developed lingering symptoms that came to be described as long Covid. Now a new study has established that the key driver among people with long Covid could be chronic inflammation and this opens new pathways to treating the condition .

Rivian is taking a more hands-on role in the future of vehicle autonomy, with plans to design and manufacture its own silicon chips as part of a broader push toward AI-driven driving systems. The strategy was outlined on December 11 by Chief Executive RJ Scaringe during the company’s first Autonomy and AI Day, held at its headquarters in Palo Alto.

OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC), a community and business bank serving Florida, entered the final quarter of 2025 with a visible signal of internal confidence and a set of financial results that place it among the stronger performers in the U.S. community banking sector. The company disclosed earlier this month that Director Michael Blisko purchased additional shares of OptimumBank stock in the open market, a move that coincided closely with management’s characterization of the third quarter as the strongest in the Bank’s history.

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Artificial intelligence and energy systems are converging at a critical moment for power grids worldwide. Shifting away from fossil fuels toward renewable sources demands sophisticated management tools for variable generation like wind and solar. AI’s capacity to process enormous datasets and generate predictions positions it as a potential solution.

Larry Fink has spent much of his career voicing doubts about crypto . For years, the BlackRock chief executive was among the most outspoken critics in traditional finance. Now, his view is changing, and so is his firm’s role in the digital asset market.

A new type of energy storage battery is making waves in the renewable energy world. California-based Inlyte Energy recently completed a successful test of its full-scale iron-sodium battery, often called a “salt battery,” in the United Kingdom. This success marks an important step toward producing these batteries in the United States and supporting the country’s shift toward clean energy.

Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB) said the Trump Administration Executive Order designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as weapons of mass destruction should not be conflated with “FDA”-approved prescription fentanyl therapies such as transdermal fentanyl patches, which it said are produced under rigorous regulatory oversight and remain medically necessary for certain severe chronic pain patients. The White House+1 The company noted ongoing concerns around transdermal fentanyl patch abuse and accidental pediatric exposure and said it is partnering with Kindeva to develop AVERSA(TM) FENTANYL, which combines Nutriband AVERSA(TM) abuse-deterrent technology with Kindeva FDA-approved fentanyl patch to deter abuse and reduce accidental exposure while maintaining access for patients who need prescription fentanyl products. Nutriband said AVERSA(TM) FENTANYL could be the first abuse-deterrent opioid patch and has the potential to reach peak annual U.S. sales of $80 million to $200 million, with an initial focus on the U.S. market and a stated goal of broader availability in major global medical markets.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce a plan that could shift cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal drug law, a change that would, for the first time, formally acknowledge cannabis as having accepted medical use in the U.S.

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Safe and Green Holdings (NASDAQ: SGBX), a diversified holding company, is set to close 2025 with a Dec. 29 shareholder meeting centered on defining the company’s next phase in the U.S. energy market. “The meeting is expected to be a significant one for the Texas-based company. Stockholders will vote on the approval enabling the former shareholders of New Asia Holdings Corp. to convert their non-voting preferred shares into common shares, a move representing the final step in integrating Olenox Corp. and Machfu, Inc. into Safe & Green’s corporate structure,” reads a recent article. “CEO Michael McLaren said the completion of the merger would formalize the company’s shift from its former modular construction identity into a fully integrated energy company. ‘This final task in the merger of the two companies will mark a new beginning for the corporation, shifting away from modular home construction and into an integrated energy company with a strong container build business focusing on industrial builds such as generator sets, AI data centers and crypto currency miners,’ McLaren noted.”

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HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical-technology company developing advanced electrocardiogram solutions, was featured in a recent article that discussed its recognition as a Global IP and Technology Leader in Portable Cardiac Diagnostics by PatentVest’s “Total Cardiac Intelligence” report. “The company ranked second worldwide in 12-lead ECG innovation among 243 firms analyzed, trailing only GE Healthcare. The recognition highlights HeartBeam’s growing influence in the next generation of cardiac monitoring technology,” reads the article. “HeartBeam’s ranking underscores the rapid maturation of the company’s proprietary synthesis-ECG system, which captures the heart’s electrical signals in three noncoplanar dimensions and synthesizes them into a 12-lead ECG. This unique approach allows physicians to obtain cardiologist-level ECG data from compact devices that can be used by patients or clinicians far from traditional hospital settings. In doing so, HeartBeam is addressing one of modern medicine’s most persistent challenges: delivering high-quality cardiac monitoring for arrhythmia assessment wherever patients are. The company is cleared for arrhythmia today, and ischemia is a future goal.”

RXR Capital announced the closing of a $4.3 million receivables-backed financing for a Northeast-based operator of 11 bodega and neighborhood convenience store locations. The facility, structured around the operator’s receivables and recurring cash flows, is intended to support ongoing operations, inventory purchasing, and working capital needs across the company’s store network, providing flexible access to capital that adjusts with business performance.

Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) announced it has exceeded another $1 million milestone in new sales, client renewals and expansions, following the release of its 2025 Letter from the CEO outlining the vision for the nation’s first Autonomous Security Force. The Company reported continued momentum across both Emergency Communication Devices and Autonomous Security Robots, including 39 new ECD sales across government, education and healthcare markets, more than 60 ECD maintenance renewals, eight new Machine-as-a-Service subscriptions, three new Risk & Threat premium accounts, and seven ASR subscription renewals, reinforcing the strength and scalability of its subscription-based security technology platform.

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Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) is the focus of a new analyst report from Oak Ridge Financial, which reiterates a Buy rating and establishes a $10 price target. The report highlights the company’s ongoing transformation into the world’s largest Solana-based Digital Asset Treasury (“DAT”) and evaluates why analysts believe the company may be positioned for long-term value creation.

Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for rare diseases with unmet medical need, reported extended results from its ongoing Phase 2a trial evaluating SGX302 (synthetic hypericin) for mild-to-moderate psoriasis, including outcomes from an additional cohort treated with an optimized topical gel formulation. The gel was well tolerated with no drug-related adverse events and demonstrated improvements across multiple clinical and quality-of-life measures, including Investigator Global Assessment and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index scores, with results comparable to or exceeding those observed with the prior ointment formulation, supporting continued development of SGX302 as a potential non-carcinogenic, non-mutagenic therapeutic option for psoriasis.

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP), a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the brain and central nervous system, reported a leadership transition under which John Climaco has stepped down as chief executive officer and Rami Levin, MBA, has been appointed president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Levin brings nearly three decades of global leadership experience across oncology, neurology and rare diseases, with a track record of advancing late-stage clinical programs, scaling organizations and leading strategic turnarounds, positioning CNS to advance its pipeline and next phase of development.

Kairos Pharma (NYSE American: KAPA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on cancer therapeutics, has been named a winner of the 2025 Clinical Trials Arena Excellence Awards, receiving the Research and Development Award for Advanced Prostate Cancer. The recognition highlights the Company’s work advancing ENV-105 (carotuximab), a first-in-class CD105-targeting monoclonal antibody being developed to address treatment resistance in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, including positive interim safety and efficacy results from a Phase 2 randomized clinical trial evaluating ENV-105 in combination with apalutamide.

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Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have discovered a biological marker that predicts which cancer patients are more resistant to immunotherapy. Dubbed USP22, the marker also points to a potential treatment target for non-responders. Findings published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation have the potential to transform care for patients whose current options remain limited.

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday life, and health care is no exception. Under a major bill pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump, states are now being encouraged to adopt more AI technology in hospitals in exchange for federal funding. Supporters say this could modernize health care, especially in rural areas. However, many experts are urging caution, warning that AI should support care, not replace it or become a shortcut for cutting costs.

In the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical innovation, nanoparticles are rapidly transforming how we think about drug delivery, and Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTCQB: OTLC) is placing itself at the heart of that transformation by applying ultra-small carrier technologies to elevate existing cancer therapies. The company is pioneering how nanotechnology can enhance bioavailability, precision targeting and therapeutic performance of anticancer compounds.

Prices of copper have soared in 2025, with the metal reaching several record highs along the way. As the year comes to an end, several analysts are forecasting that this rally could carry on into 2026 fueled by a number of factors .

Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI), a technology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of advanced and sustainable materials, has engaged IBN to support its corporate communications strategy. Xeriant operates as a strategic holding company with exposure to next-generation aerospace and advanced materials technologies, including its DUREVER(TM) advanced materials program led by NEXBOARD(TM), a patent-pending composite construction panel made from recycled plastic and fiber waste and enhanced with proprietary nanotechnology-based fire retardants, which is being developed as a high-performance alternative to traditional building materials and is undergoing testing and certification.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine stated that he plans to sign legislation that would prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products and revise parts of the state’s recreational cannabis law that voters approved in 2023. The measure also introduces new criminal provisions related to cannabis possession and sales.

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