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Gold Prices Rise as Oil Decline Eases Some Inflation Concerns
Gold prices moved higher on Tuesday as declining oil prices reduced some concerns about energy-related inflation, while investors continued to assess the outlook for U.S. interest rates. At 04:52 ET, spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,151.89 an ounce, while gold futures gained 0.5% to $4,179.15 an ounce. The moves came as Brent crude futures…
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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Assess Gulf Oil Flows and Await Constellation Brands Results: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
U.S. stock futures moved higher on Tuesday following gains in the previous session, while investors assessed Gulf oil export data and awaited quarterly results from Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) and August U.S. trade figures. At 03:09 ET, Dow futures were up 170 points, or 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures gained 12 points, or 0.2%. Nasdaq 100…
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Nasdaq Hits Record Close as Cooling Oil and Rate Hike Fears Lift Wall Street
U.S. stocks finished higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite setting a new record as technology shares led the way. Investors found comfort in a pullback in oil prices and in expectations that the Federal Reserve is less likely to raise interest rates this month, after Friday’s jobs report showed hiring slowed more than expected…
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Mobix Labs expands National Security Matters platform
The race to secure domestic critical minerals supply chains reached a new milestone as Special Project Delivery (SPD), a US infrastructure company focused on water, energy, critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs), executed a definitive merger agreement with Winner Water Services. This strategic consolidation directly integrates Winner Water’s alumina, scandium and REEs recovery technology…
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HeartBeam Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Heart Attack Assessment
The designation gives HeartBeam prioritized FDA interaction as it prepares a pivotal study of its 3D ECG technology for assessing suspected heart attacks outside traditional medical settings. Key Investor Takeaways Why BEAT Stock Is in Focus HeartBeam has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its 3D ECG platform as a tool for assessing suspected myocardial…
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AIBotics Signs Definitive Empulser Acquisition Agreement in Defense-Technology Expansion
AIBotics will acquire Empulser through a milestone-based preferred stock transaction valued at up to $22 million, adding a developing wireless-power and autonomous-systems platform while making most consideration dependent on execution. Key Investor Takeaways Why AIBT Stock Is in Focus AIBotics has entered a definitive stock exchange agreement to acquire Empulser, giving the public company a…
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Ramps Spider Silk Production Across Three Centers as Commercial Deliveries Begin
Kraig Labs says its September/October production cycle is progressing across all three facilities after completing its first recombinant spider silk yarn order for the performance sportswear market. Key Investor Takeaways Why KBLB Stock Is in Focus Kraig Biocraft Laboratories has ramped production across all three of its facilities as the company moves beyond production testing…
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Alector Signs $1.27 Billion Genentech License Agreement for Parkinson’s Disease Program
Alector will receive $100 million upfront and could earn up to $1.17 billion in additional milestones while Genentech assumes responsibility for developing and commercializing AL050 globally. Key Investor Takeaways Why ALEC Stock Is in Focus Alector has entered an exclusive global licensing agreement with Genentech covering AL050, a preclinical brain-penetrant engineered glucocerebrosidase, or GCase, enzyme…
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Neighborhood Intelligence and Fathom Holdings Terminate Proposed Merger Over Valuation
The companies will remain independent after their boards concluded current valuations did not reflect fair value, while Neighborhood Intelligence will retain its blockchain assets and both sides explore strategic collaboration. Key Investor Takeaways Why NXH and FTHM Stocks Are in Focus Neighborhood Intelligence and Fathom Holdings have abandoned their previously announced merger after their respective…
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Alset AI Highlights FingerMotion Alberta Infrastructure Agreement and Lyken AI Strategic Alignment
Alset’s 2.2% FingerMotion stake and controlling interest in Lyken create exposure to the planned Alberta infrastructure project, although no compute capacity, customer revenue or commercial participation has yet been secured. Key Investor Takeaways Why GPUSF Stock Is in Focus Alset AI is highlighting the strategic connection between its investment in FingerMotion and its controlling ownership…