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LightPath Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:LPTH) saw its stock rise 13.2% after the company secured an $18.2 million order for advanced infrared camera systems from a leading global technology client. The purchase order, set for delivery in 2026, significantly strengthens LightPath’s defense and government backlog. The company also revealed an agreement that could result in additional orders…

Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) saw its stock rise 3.4% in premarket trading on Wednesday after Morgan Stanley upgraded it to a Top Pick, citing confidence in the company’s technology roadmap and capital return strategy. “Following management meetings, we gained increased confidence in WDC’s tech roadmap, and walk away more confident that WDC’s 20%+ valuation discount vs.…

Sanara MedTech Inc. (NASDAQ:SMTI) saw its stock fall 2% on Wednesday after the company disclosed a planned CEO transition scheduled for next year. The firm announced that Seth Yon, currently serving as President and Chief Commercial Officer, will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 15, 2025. Yon will also join…

Hamilton Lane Inc. (NASDAQ:HLNE) saw its stock fall 2.3% after the private markets asset management firm announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 528,705 Class A common shares. The offering is expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately $77.5 million and includes shares sold by both Hamilton Lane and a selling stockholder. The…

Smithfield Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:SFD) saw its stock drop 5.2% on Wednesday following the announcement that its largest shareholder is conducting a secondary public offering of 16 million shares of the company’s common stock. The American food producer, known for its value-added packaged meats and fresh pork products, will not receive proceeds from the sale, as…

STRATA Skin Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:SSKN) saw its stock plunge 17.7% on Wednesday after the medical technology firm announced a registered direct offering of common shares to raise approximately $2.42 million. The company, which develops and markets dermatology-focused products, entered into definitive securities purchase agreements with institutional investors for 1,097,547 shares at $2.204 per share. The…

BT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ:BTBD) saw its shares jump 117% in premarket trading Wednesday after announcing a definitive merger deal with Aero Velocity Inc., a provider of advanced drone solutions. The all-stock transaction will reposition BT Brands as a specialist in drone technology and AI-driven solutions for both government and commercial clients. Under the terms of…

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Class C shares reached a new all-time high of $226.43, giving the tech giant a market capitalization of $2.56 trillion. Over the past year, the stock has surged 34.33%, reflecting sustained investor confidence. Analysts continue to issue strong buy recommendations, with the highest price target set at $270. Investors will be watching…

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares rose 3.9% in premarket trading Wednesday following a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in the Google antitrust case, which analysts described as highly favorable for the iPhone maker. In a note, Morgan Stanley called the decision “a near best-case scenario” for Apple, adding that the company “can still collect…

Locafy Limited (NASDAQ:LCFY) saw its stock surge 50% after reporting promising initial outcomes from its newly implemented artificial intelligence sales team. The company, a provider of location-based digital marketing solutions, revealed that its pilot AI sales campaign delivered 18 meetings, 130 warm leads, and several proof-of-concept deployments over just four days. The initiative targeted 900…