Stockwinners Market Radar for November 15, 2023 - Earnings, Upgrades downgrades, option trades, Best Stock Advisory Service

20:24 EST American Express reports October Consumer Card net write-offs 1.9% - In a regulatory 8-K filing earlier this morning, American Express announced Consumer Card net write-offs at 1.9% vs. 1.7% in September and U.S. Small Business Card Member loans write-offs at 2.0% vs. 1.7% in September.

19:33 EST Bristol Myers announces FDA approves Augtyro in NSCLC treatment - Bristol Myers Squibb announced that the FDA approved Augtyro, or repotrectinib, for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer, or NSCLC. Administered as an oral therapy, Augtyro is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) targeting ROS1 oncogenic fusions. The approval is based on the TRIDENT-1 study, an open-label, single-arm, Phase 1/2 trial that evaluated Augtyro in TKI-naive and TKI-pretreated patients. In TKI-naive patients, the primary endpoint of objective response rate, or ORR, defined as the percentage of people treated within a certain period of time whose tumor size decreased or who no longer have signs of cancer, was 79%. The median duration of response was 34.1 months. Among patients pretreated with one prior ROS1 TKI and no prior chemotherapy, the ORR was 38% and the mDOR was 14.8 months. Among those who had measurable central nervous system metastases at baseline, responses in intracranial lesions were observed in 7 of 8 TKI-naive patients and 5 of 12 of those who were TKI-pretreated. The FDA-approved dosing for Augtyro is 160 mg orally once daily for 14 days, then increased to 160 mg twice daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

18:46 EST GrowGeneration CEO buys $994K in common stock as part of option expiry - In a regulatory filing, GrowGeneration disclosed that its CEO Darren Lampert bought 496K shares of common stock on November 13th in a total transaction size of $994K as part of option expiry.

18:41 EST Janux Therapeutics Acting CFO buys $4.99M in common stock - In a regulatory filing, Janux Therapeutics disclosed that its Acting CFO Tighe Reardon bought 850K shares of common stock on November 13th in a total transaction size of $4.99M.

18:39 EST Astellas Pharma to acquire Propella Therapeutics for roughly $175M - Astellas Pharma and Propella Therapeutics announced that Astellas, through a U.S. subsidiary, and Propella have entered into a merger agreement pursuant to which Astellas will acquire Propella. Propella is a privately held biopharmaceutical company that has leveraged a wholly owned proprietary platform that combines medicinal chemistry with lymphatic targeting to create new oncology drugs. Under the agreement, Astellas will pay approximately $175M to acquire all of the outstanding common stock and equity interests in Propella. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to occur during Astellas' fiscal year 2023. The impact of this transaction on Astellas' financial results in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, will be limited.

18:35 EST Palo Alto Networks CEO: We had a great quarter, there is tremendous demand - In an interview on CNBC's Mad Money, Nikesh Arora said, "There is tremendous demand out there and prospects are bright." The company has the ability to finance deals and there's lots of cash on the balance sheet, he added. RPO is better indicator of performance in the future, not billings, he noted.

17:50 EST Garmin CEO Pemble sells 5,000 registered shares - In a regulatory filing, Garmin president and CEO Clifton Pemble disclosed the sale of 5,000 registered shares of the company on November 15 at a price of $120 per share.

17:37 EST Sonos sees H1 representing 51%-53% of FY24 revenue - Says guidance assumes weak consumer demand in Q4 persists throughout FY24, with the low end assuming trends soften somewhat further. Says expects to exit Q1 in better inventory position. Comments taken from Q4 earnings conference call.

17:29 EST Matthews increases quarterly dividend - Matthews International Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of 24c per share on the Company's common stock, representing an increase to the Company's quarterly dividend rate.Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We continue to maintain a strong cash flow profile facilitating ongoing support of our long-term growth objectives. This represents our 30th consecutive annual dividend increase since becoming a publicly-traded company." The dividend is payable December 11 to stockholders of record November 27.

17:08 EST LegalZoom director sells $163.7M in common stock - In a regulatory filing, LegalZoom disclosed that its director Dipan Pantel sold 15.1M shares of common stock on November 13th in a total transaction size of $163.7M.

17:04 EST 3D Systems expects restructuring phase to reduce OpEx by about $45M-455M in 2024 - According to a regulatory filing, 3D Systems initiated the next phase of its multi-faceted restructuring initiative designed to improve operating efficiencies throughout the organization and drive long-term value creation, as announced on October 25. The company expects this phase of the restructuring initiative will reduce operating expenses by approximately $45M-$55M in 2024, with the majority of the cost takeout to occur by the end of the first quarter of 2024. The company expects to incur cash charges in the range of $4M to $6M predominantly related to severance costs. The company may incur additional charges in 2024 as it finalizes all of the actions to be taken.

16:59 EST FAA has gives authorization for 2nd SpaceX launch Starship Super Heavy vehicle - "The FAA has given license authorization for the second launch of the @SpaceX...Starship Super Heavy vehicle. The FAA determined SpaceX met all safety, environmental, policy and financial responsibility requirements." Elon Musk of X (TWTR) controls SpaceX, a privately held space exploration company. https://twitter.com/FAANews/status/1724899056315777260

16:50 EST USD Partners announces suspended NYSE trading - USD Partners LP announced that the Partnership received notification from the New York Stock Exchange that the NYSE will suspend trading of, and commence proceedings to delist, the Partnership's common units, effective at the open of business eastern standard time on November 16, 2023. The determination was made in connection with the Partnership's non-compliance with an NYSE listing requirement necessitating an average market capitalization of at least $15M over a consecutive 30 trading-day period. The Partnership has 10 business days to determine whether to appeal the NYSE's delisting determination. The suspension and delisting determination do not affect the Partnership's business, nor do they conflict with or cause an event of default under the Partnership's Credit Agreement.

16:47 EST Sylebra Capital discloses purchase of $2.46M of Impinj common shares - In a regulatory filing, Sylebra Capital disclosed that its bought 33.7K share of Impinj common stock on November 13th in a total transaction size of $2.46M.

16:43 EST NYAG James files lawsuit against PepsiCo over single-use plastic packaging - New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a historic and groundbreaking lawsuit against PepsiCo for harming the public and the environment with its single-use plastic packaging. The Office of the Attorney General OAG found that single-use plastic produced by PepsiCo contributes significantly to high levels of plastic pollution along the Buffalo River, pollution that is contaminating drinking water and harming wildlife. The lawsuit alleges that PepsiCo substantially causes public harm in Buffalo, has failed to warn consumers about the potential health and environmental risks of its single-use plastic packaging, and misleads consumers and the public about its efforts to combat plastic pollution. Through this lawsuit, Attorney General James seeks to require PepsiCo to end practices that threaten the environment and the public and to obtain disgorgement, civil penalties, and restitution for the damage inflicted upon New York's communities and environment. Reference Link

16:38 EST Palo Alto Networks falls 9% after Q1 results - Shares of Palo Alto Networks are down 9% or $23.18 at $233 despite Q1 earnings beat, above-consensus Q2 guidance.

16:36 EST Elastic to acquire Opster - Elastic announced an agreement to acquire Opster, the creators of AutoOps, a platform that provides deep insight to automatically detect and resolve issues with cluster health, improve search performance, and reduce hardware costs. Opster co-founder and CEO, Ziv Segal, and key staff will be joining Elastic. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.

16:32 EST NYSE to commence delisting proceedings against USD Partners - The New York Stock Exchange announced that the staff of NYSE Regulation has determined to commence proceedings to delist the common units representing limited partner interests of USD Partners LP - ticker symbol USDP - from the NYSE. Trading in the company's common units will be suspended immediately. "The company has a right to a review of this determination by a Committee of the Board of Directors of the Exchange. The NYSE will apply to the Securities and Exchange Commission to delist the common units upon completion of all applicable procedures, including any appeal by the company of the NYSE Regulation staff's decision," the exchange stated. Reference Link

16:23 EST Mercury Systems' President of Mission Systems division Dr. Stevison to depart - Mercury Systems announced the departure of Dr. Mitch Stevison, Executive Vice President and President of Mercury's Mission Systems division, effective December 1. Dr. Stevison will pursue a new opportunity outside of the company. Mercury Chairman and CEO Bill Ballhaus will lead the Mission Systems team until a permanent leader is identified. Dr. Stevison joined Mercury as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer in October 2021 and became Executive Vice President and President of Mercury's Mission Systems Division in October 2022.

16:17 EST WesBanco raises quarterly dividend 2.9% to 36c per share - WesBanco announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 2.9% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to 36c per common share from the previous quarterly dividend of 35c per common share. The higher dividend rate will be payable on January 2, 2024 to shareholders of record on December 8, 2023. This is the seventeenth increase in the quarterly dividend since 2010, and represents a cumulative increase of 157% over that period.

16:16 EST M/I Homes announces $100M increase to share repurchase program - M/I Homes announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in its share repurchase authorization by an additional $100M. As of September 30, 2023, $53M was available under the previous authorizations.

16:13 EST Tetra Tech up 2% at $162.00 after Q4 earnings beat and guidance

16:12 EST Kulicke & Soffa receives orders for Thermocompression Bonding solutions - Kulicke and Soffa Industries announced that the company has received multiple orders for its Thermocompression Bonding solutions, primarily supporting Silicon Photonics based Co-Packaged Optics applications deployed in high-bandwidth networking transceivers. K&S anticipates a series of follow on CPO orders to support aggressive capacity expansion plans throughout fiscal years 2024 and 2025. CPO units are anticipated to grow at a 66% CAGR through calendar year 2033 and represent only an individual component to the much larger Artificial Intelligence opportunity.

16:11 EST Kulicke & Soffa raises quarterly dividend to 20c from 19c per share - This dividend raise marks the 4th consecutive annual dividend raise and highlights the company's consistent shareholder return strategy. This upcoming dividend payment will be made on January 9, 2024 to holders of record as of December 21, 2023.

16:09 EST Manhattan Associates CLO Richards sells 4,535 common shares - In a regulatory filing, Manhattan Associates CLO Bruce Richards disclosed the sale of 4,535 common shares of the company on November 14 at a price of $220.4163 per share.

16:07 EST Resources Connection acquires CloudGo Pte Ltd. - On November 15, 2023, Resources Connection closed a transaction to acquire 100% of the equity of CloudGo Pte Ltd. and its subsidiaries. Headquartered in Singapore, CloudGo is a digital transformation firm and one of the fastest growing Elite ServiceNow Partners. CloudGo will be combined with RGP's Veracity business and will accelerate the expansion of RGP's digital presence across the Asia Pacific region. Founded in 2016 by Rahul Garg and Rory Fitzpatrick, CloudGo rapidly grew its expert capabilities, achieving ServiceNow Elite Partner status in just two years. Today the firm has nearly 80 employees and operations in Singapore, Australia and India. CloudGo is on track to achieve significant revenue growth in 2023.

16:04 EST USD Partners trading halted, news pending

16:03 EST Agilent raises quarterly dividend 5% to 23.6c per share - Agilent Technologies announced the company has increased its quarterly dividend to 23.6c per share of common stock, a 5% increase over the previous dividend. The quarterly dividend will be paid on Jan. 24, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on Jan. 2, 2024. The timing and amounts of future dividends are subject to determination and approval by Agilent's board of directors.

16:01 EST Bit Brother Limited receives Nasdaq delisting letter - Bit Brother Limited announced that it has received a notice from the NASDAQ Stock Market notifying the company that the Nasdaq Staff had determined to delist the company's securities from Nasdaq based upon the Company's non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii), as the Company's securities had a closing bid price of $0.10 or less for 11 consecutive trading days from October 26 through November 9, 2023. The notice has no immediate impact on the Company's listing and trading, as the Company intends to request a hearing before the Panel by November 17, 2023. Such request will stay any suspension or delisting action by Nasdaq pending the completion of the hearing process There can be no assurance that the Panel will grant the Company's request for additional time to demonstrate compliance of continued listing requirement or that the Company will be able meet the continued listing requirement during any compliance period or in the future. If the Panel does not grant the Company's request for additional time, its ordinary shares will be subject to delisting and the liquidity and marketability of the Company's ordinary shares would be adversely affected.

14:56 EST Parkit Enterprise acquires Winnipeg facility for $6.5M cash - Parkit Enterprise has agreed to acquire an industrial building located in Winnipeg, Manitoba from a vendor for an aggregate purchase price of $6,500,000, subject to customary adjustments. The Vendor is not a related party to Parkit and the Acquisition constitutes an Arm's Length Transaction for the purposes of the TSX Venture Exchange policies. The purchase price for the Acquisition is $6,500,000, subject to adjustments. The Property has a building which is approximately 82,400 square feet on approximately 4.6 acres of land, is partially tenanted and is located close to Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The purchase price will be satisfied with funds on hand. Depending on the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, closing is expected to occur in Q1 of 2024. Iqbal Khan, CEO of Parkit, states, "The Acquisition provides in-place cash flows, strong potential rental growth and adds scale to our existing Winnipeg portfolio with excellent upside."

14:47 EST Meta Platforms' Instagram discloses new tools for content creation - In an earlier blog posting, Instagram disclosed new tools to take content creation to the "next level..." The company is "announcing a number of improvements to Reels, exciting new updates for feed photos & carousels, Stories, and new insights to help you better understand your performance. Key updates include: Saving time editing your videos with new tools like Undo / Redo that make it easier to edit individual clips and Make new memes by adding clips with audio to your Reels from our new Media Clip hub. Also the company said it will add "new and inspiring ways to create Reels on Instagram. Also announced was "10 new English text-to-speech voices to select from, available in select countries, a streamlined view of all your saved drafts for easier editing "in your in-progress Reels." Also mentioned in the post were the latest filters "from subtle color edits to options for expressive styles, these updates make it easy for you to try various looks for your posts." Reference Link

14:22 EST Miniso opens 20 new stores in U.S. amid expansion, sees 15 more by year-end - "Global lifestyle brand MINISO has unveiled over 20 new stores in the United States in recent months, as the Company continues its robust expansion in the world's largest economy with presence in more than 20 states. In an effort to offer fun and functional lifestyle products to more customers, MINISO has entered 10 new states so far this year, - namely Michigan, Oregon, South Carolina, Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Georgia, Indiana, Oklahoma. Specifically, the brand successfully opened five new stores in October alone, with one of them located in Castleton Square Mall, the largest shopping center in Indiana...Looking ahead, MINISO plans to open at least 15 more stores in the U.S. by the end of the year and push ahead with its brand upgrade strategy. For example, the Company this year introduced the concepts of "Super Store," "Super IP," and "Super Product." The global flagship store at Times Square in New York has played a pivotal role in showcasing these initiatives and achieved outstanding performance. As part of the strategy, MINISO has rolled out products featuring popular IPs such as Barbie, Snoopy, Disney 100 and Sanrio," the company said in an earlier release.

14:14 EST Jaguar Global Growth Corporation I trading halted, volatility trading pause

14:05 EST Roblox up 6% as company hosts investor day meeting - Shares of Roblox are up $2.30, or 6%, to $41.54 as of 2:05 PM EST as the company hosts its investor day meeting. Reference Link

13:43 EST North American rail traffic up 3.8% for the week ending November 11 - The Association of American Railroads or AAR reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending November 11. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 497,348 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.4% compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending November 11 were 233,745 carloads, up 2.3% compared with the same week in 2022, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 263,603 containers and trailers, up 4.4% compared to 2022. Seven of the 10 carload commodity groups posted an increase compared with the same week in 2022. They included coal, up 1,793 carloads, to 69,213; motor vehicles and parts, up 1,707 carloads, to 16,542; and metallic ores and metals, up 1,520 carloads, to 19,705. Commodity groups that posted decreases compared with the same week in 2022 were nonmetallic minerals, down 1,168 carloads, to 31,294; farm products excl. grain, and food, down 113 carloads, to 16,801; and chemicals, down 95 carloads, to 30,673. North American rail volume for the week ending November 11 on 12 reporting U.S., Canadian and Mexican railroads totaled 347,446 carloads,up 4.5% compared with the same week last year, and 345,647 intermodal units, up 3.2% compared with last year. Total combined weekly rail traffic in North America was 693,093 carloads and intermodal units, up 3.8%. North American rail volume for the first 45 weeks of 2023 was 29,526,956 carloads and intermodal units, down 3.2% compared with 2022. Publicly traded companies in the space include CSX (CSX), Canadian National (CNI), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP), Kansas City Southern (KSU), Norfolk Southern (NSC), Union Pacific (UNP), Trinity Industries (TRN), Greenbrier (GBX), FreightCar America (RAIL), Wabtec (WAB) and Rail Vision (RVSN). Reference Link

13:18 EST Delta Air Lines projects 6.2M-6.4M customers over Thanksgiving period - Official Delta projections put the total estimated customer count between 6.2M and 6.4M from Friday, Nov. 17-Tuesday, Nov. 28, averaging 515,000-530,000 customers a day, the company stated in a post to its corporate news hub. Reference Link

12:59 EST CorMedix announces FDA approval of DefenCath - CorMedix announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved DefenCath catheter lock solution to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections for the limited population of adult patients with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis through a central venous catheter. "DefenCath is the first and only FDA-approved antimicrobial CLS in the U.S. and was shown to reduce the risk of CRBSIs by up to 71% in a Phase 3 clinical study," the company stated. Joseph Todisco, CEO of CorMedix commented, "The approval of DefenCath marks a major advancement in reducing life-threatening infections for patients receiving hemodialysis via central venous catheters and an important milestone for CorMedix. As the first FDA-approved antimicrobial catheter lock solution designed to prevent CRBSIs, DefenCath offers healthcare providers an option to reduce the risk of infections in a patient population already vulnerable due to underlying kidney failure. We thank all the patients, caregivers, clinical investigators, and our employees who have played an integral role in the development and regulatory approval of DefenCath. Our commercial team along with our broader organization is preparing for commercial launch, and we look forward to working with healthcare providers and facilities to give hemodialysis patients access to DefenCath in early 2024."

12:55 EST TKO Group COO Shapiro buys 12,531 class A shares - In a regulatory filing, TKO Group president and COO Mark Shapiro disclosed the purchase of 12,531 class A common shares of the company on November 14 at a price of $79.80 per share.

12:04 EST Sony's 'Spider-Man 2' top selling game in U.S. in October, says Circana - Circana analyst Mat Piscatella said that Sony's (SONY) "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" was the best-selling game of October in the U.S., instantly becoming the 4th best-selling game of 2023 year-to-date. "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" also led all titles in physical software dollar sales during October. Launch month dollar sales of" Marvel's Spider-Man 2" exceeded those of September 2018's "Marvel's Spider-Man" by a double-digit percentage. Nintendo's (NTDOY) "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" debuted as the #2 best-selling game of October 2023. It currently ranks as the 21st best-selling game of 2023 year-to-date, though Piscatella noted that digital sales for Nintendo published titles are not inluded in the title sales ranking charts. Roblox (RBLX) was released on PlayStation platforms during October and ranked 4th across all titles on PlayStation 5 in U.S. monthly active users, according to Circana's Player Engagement Tracker, trailing only Activision's (MSFT) "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II," Epic's "Fortnite" and "Marvel's Spider-Man 2." Other top sellers for the month were Ubisoft's (UBSFY) "Assassin's Creed Mirage," Electronic Arts' (EA) "Madden NFL 24" and "EA Sports FC 24," and Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) "Mortal Kombat 1." Investors in Epic include Tencent (TCEHY), KKR (KKR), Disney (DIS), and Sony. Reference Link

12:00 EST Nu Holdings falls -7.9% - Nu Holdings is down -7.9%, or -70c to $8.13.

12:00 EST MoneyLion falls -9.7% - MoneyLion is down -9.7%, or -$3.38 to $31.34.

12:00 EST Target rises 16.9% - Target is up 16.9%, or $18.72 to $129.51.

11:59 EST Natural Gas Services up after reporting Q3 results - Shares of Natural Gas Services Group are up $2.11, or 15%, to $16.02 in Wednesday morning trading after the company reported revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023 increased 42.3% to $31.4M from $22.0M for the three months ended September 30, 2022. This increase was due primarily to an increase in rental revenues. The company reported net income of $2.2M, or 18c per basic share, as compared to a net loss of $80,000 in the third quarter of 2022 and net income of $504,000 in the second quarter of 2023. Commenting on the quarter, Stephen Taylor our Chairman and Interim CEO, added: "We had a very successful third quarter. Our total revenue increased over 16% from the prior quarter with a year over year increase of 42%. These increases were lead by rental revenues that grew by $3.6M, or 15%, sequentially and $9.1M, or 49%, when compared to last year's third quarter. Sales and Aftermarket Services revenue, combined being about 12% of total revenue, grew sequentially by approximately $0.8M or 28%. Between the second and third quarters of this year, total gross margins grew by 14%. From the prior quarter, SG&A declined by over $2M or 41% and operating income was up almost six times to $4.9M. Sequential net income increased by over three times from the prior quarter and EBITDA grew 19% to $11.8M. In the comparative year over year periods we saw similar growth dynamics and cost savings. Our 2023 capital program is proceeding as planned and, as we experienced in the last quarter, is continuing to show exceptional and positive financial impact."

11:25 EST TJX sees FY24 adjusted gross margin 29.6%

11:07 EST AMD says Instinct MI300X Accelerators to power new Microsoft Azure VMs - At Microsoft Ignite, AMD (AMD) and Microsoft (MSFT) featured how AMD products, including the upcoming AMD Instinct MI300X accelerator, AMD EPYC CPUs and AMD Ryzen CPUs with AI engines, are "enabling new services and compute capabilities across cloud and generative AI, Confidential Computing, Cloud Computing and smarter, more intelligent PCs," AMD stated. "AMD is fostering AI everywhere - from the cloud, to the enterprise and end point devices - all powered by our CPUs, GPUs, accelerators and AI engines. Together with Microsoft and a rapidly growing ecosystem of software and hardware partners, AMD is accelerating innovation to bring the benefits of AI to a broad portfolio of compute engines, with expanding software capabilities," said Vamsi Boppana, Senior Vice President, AI, AMD. "Microsoft's new Azure ND MI300x v5 Virtual Machine, or VM, series optimized for AI workloads features the AMD Instinct MI300X, making Azure the first cloud to use the new accelerator. The new VMs are part of Microsoft's diverse infrastructure supporting AI innovation for enterprises everywhere giving customers more choice in efficiency and scalability," AMD added.

11:03 EST Suncor increases quarterly dividend 5% to C$0.545 per share - Last night, Suncor Energy announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of C$0.545 per share on its common shares, representing an increase of approximately 5% over the prior quarter dividend. The dividend will be payable December 22 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1. "The increase is supported by our improved operational performance and is consistent with our focus on growing free funds flow to support strong shareholder returns, which includes a sustainable and competitive dividend," said Rich Kruger, Suncor President and CEO.

11:01 EST SpartanNash names DexKo CEO Fred Bentley as independent director - SpartanNash announced the appointment of current DexKo Global, Inc. President and CEO Fred Bentley to the Board of Directors. "Fred is a well-rounded leader and seasoned CEO with global supply chain, food and manufacturing experience that will be highly additive to our Board," said SpartanNash Board Chairman Douglas Hacker. SpartanNash refreshed its Board in 2022 with the addition of three independent directors who replaced three directors who did not seek reelection. This year, Bentley is the second independent director to join the Board, following the August appointment of Kerrie MacPherson.

10:44 EST Kraft Heinz announces updates to executive leadership team - The Kraft Heinz Company announced new members of its Executive Leadership Team that will partner with Carlos Abrams-Rivera when he assumes the CEO role beginning in the 2024 fiscal year. As previously announced, Pedro Navio will be elevated to President, North America. Navio has been with Kraft Heinz since 2017, most recently in the role of President of Taste, Meals, and Away from Home in North America. Willem Brandt will be elevated to the role of President, Europe and Pacific Developed Markets. Brandt has been at Kraft Heinz since 2021 in the role of Continental Europe President. Bruno Keller will be elevated to the role of President, West and East Emerging Markets. Keller has been with Kraft Heinz since 2014 and has held several roles, including Managing Director for South Europe, President, Canada, and most recently, President, Latin America. Cory Onell will be elevated to Chief Omnichannel Sales & Asia Emerging Markets Officer. Onell will lead global omnichannel sales and go-to-market capabilities and tools to unlock growth across developed and emerging markets. Because of the uniqueness of Asia, specifically with its Go-To-Market Model, Asia Emerging Markets will be a standalone zone led by the Omnichannel Officer. Onell has been with Kraft Heinz since 2020 in the role of President of U.S. Sales. Diana Frost will be elevated to Chief Growth Officer. Frost will be responsible for accelerating growth globally through the Company's long-term plan, building brands through marketing excellence, and transforming the product portfolio through disruptive innovation. Frost has been with Kraft Heinz since 2020, most recently as Chief Growth Officer for North America.

10:37 EST Harleysville Financial announces special cash dividend of $1.20 per share - Harleysville Financial reported that the company's Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $1.20 per share on the company's common stock. The special cash dividend will be payable on December 13, 2023 to shareholders of record on November 29, 2023. President and CEO Brendan J. McGill stated, "With the company's record earnings of $12,223,000, increased earnings per share and underlying strength of our balance sheet this past year; the Board is pleased to be able to declare this special cash dividend on the common stock. The nonrecurring special dividend is indicative of the company's continued commitment to enhance shareholder value."

10:11 EST Apple extending Emergency SOS via satellite for iPhone 14 users for another year - Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook said via X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, "A year ago today, we launched Emergency SOS via satellite. Today, we're extending free access to this lifesaving technology for existing iPhone 14 users for another year." "Emergency SOS via satellite has helped save lives around the world. From a man who was rescued after his car plummeted over a 400-foot cliff in Los Angeles, to lost hikers found in the Apennine Mountains in Italy, we continue to hear stories of our customers being able to connect with emergency responders when they otherwise wouldn't have been able to," said Kaiann Drance, Apple's vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing, in a statement. "We are so happy iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users can take advantage of this groundbreaking service for two more years for free." Globalstar's (GSAT) satellite network and ground stations ensures iPhone 14 users are able to connect to emergency services when off the grid. Reference Link

10:00 EST Energizer falls -9.5% - Energizer is down -9.5%, or -$3.43 to $32.69.

10:00 EST ZIM Integrated falls -10.5% - ZIM Integrated is down -10.5%, or -82c to $6.98.

10:00 EST Spirit Airlines rises 11.7% - Spirit Airlines is up 11.7%, or $1.16 to $11.11.

09:59 EST Penn announces ESPN BET successfully launched in 17 U.S. states - PENN Entertainment (PENN) announced that ESPN BET successfully launched in the 17 states across the U.S. where it offers online sports betting. In addition, PENN's online casino offering is now accessible within ESPN BET via mobile and web under the Hollywood Casino brand in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In August, PENN entered into an exclusive long-term strategic alliance with Disney's (DIS) ESPN and ESPN Enterprises relating to online sports betting within the United States. "We're extremely proud to introduce ESPN BET and look forward to delivering an exceptional customer experience to fans across the U.S. Our successful launch is the culmination of months of hard work across both teams and we could not be more excited to roll out ESPN BET in partnership with ESPN. PENN's operational excellence paired with ESPN's unmatched brand and reach is a powerful combination that will drive this compelling new sportsbook.," said Jay Snowden, CEO and President, PENN Entertainment.

09:47 EST Nu Holdings falls -9.3% - Nu Holdings is down -9.3%, or -82c to $8.01.

09:47 EST Lindblad rallies 4% to $7.54 after expanded National Geographic pact

09:47 EST VF Corp. rises 9.8% - VF Corp. is up 9.8%, or $1.53 to $17.10.

09:41 EST SenesTech announces reverse stock split - SenesTech announced that it intends to effect a reverse stock split of its common stock at a ratio of 1 post-split share for every 12 pre-split shares. The reverse stock split will become effective at 4:01 p.m, Eastern Time, on November 16, 2023. The company's common stock will continue to be traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "SNES" and will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis when the market opens on November 17, 2023. At a special meeting of stockholders held on August 18, 2023, the company's stockholders granted the company's Board of Directors the discretion to effect a reverse stock split of the company's common stock through an amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, at a ratio of not less than 1-for-2 and not more than 1-for-12, with such ratio to be determined by the company's Board of Directors.

09:27 EST Enbridge announces participation at Fox Squirrel solar project - Enbridge announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to participate in the construction and operation of the Fox Squirrel solar project, through a 50% interest in a joint venture with EDF Renewables. Fox Squirrel is a ground-mounted solar facility under construction in Madison County, Ohio. The initial phase is expected to generate approximately 150 MW of solar energy and be in service by year-end. The project will be constructed in three phases and is designed to ultimately deliver up to 577 MW of renewable energy to the utility grid by the end of 2024. Enbridge will invest $149M in the first phase and plans to reach final investment decision on the following phases throughout 2024, assuming certain conditions are met. The project has 20-year fixed-price power purchase agreements with a strong investment grade counterparty for the full generation capacity.

09:25 EST Avis Budget announces intention to offer $500M of senior notes - Avis Budget Group announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC and Avis Budget Finance, Inc. intend, subject to market and other customary conditions, to offer $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 in a private offering. The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Avis Budget Group, Inc. and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes offering to redeem all of the outstanding 4.500% senior notes due 2025 issued by Avis Budget Finance plc, repay a portion of its floating rate term loan C maturing in 2029 and pay fees and expenses in connection with the foregoing, with the remainder to be used for general corporate purposes.

09:23 EST Expedia rallies 1% to $124.05 after Reuters report of ValueAct position

09:16 EST SEALSQ Corp. to offer countries opportunity to develop own semiconductor centers - SEALSQ announced that it is revolutionizing the semiconductor landscape by offering countries the opportunity to develop their own Semiconductor Personalization Centers through Public-Private Partnerships. This groundbreaking initiative aims to mitigate global dependency on semiconductor manufacturing and fortify microchip deployment capabilities. Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, emphasizes the strategic significance: "In today's tech-driven world, control over semiconductor supply is not just an economic advantage, it's a national security imperative. Our initiative empowers countries to establish local semiconductor personalization centers, ensuring uninterrupted access to these critical components."

09:15 EST Aware, Serban Group announce partnership for biometric identity solutions - The partnership announced between Aware and Serban Group will bolster the delivery of biometric digital identity and authentication solutions to financial services firms, governments and commercial enterprises in the LATAM and European regions. "Aware's solutions, both on-prem and SaaS-based, are industry-leading and recognized the world over for their exceptional accuracy and demographic parity," says Craig Herman, chief revenue officer at Aware. "This partnership will enable our companies to jointly create leading-edge, highly advanced and secure biometric authentication solutions for enterprises, governments and financial services institutions in these key markets."

09:14 EST Potbelly announces 22-shop agreement in Seattle-Tacoma region - Potbelly announced the completion of a deal that will expand the company's presence in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region of Washington state. As the company continues to execute its long-term growth strategy, with franchise deals underway across the U.S., this agreement will increase the total number of shops in the area to 22 in partnership with Sound Sandwich LLC, a locally based, experienced franchisee. The agreement includes the transfer of ownership of nine existing restaurants. Additionally, the franchisee will develop 13 new units in King, Pierce, and Thurston counties over the next eight years. "We're thrilled to put the Potbelly experience within the reach of more people in the Seattle-Tacoma region," said Bob Wright, President and CEO of Potbelly. "This is a market that performs well but is significantly underpenetrated right now. We see tremendous whitespace for our brand and look forward to supporting our franchisee as they open the doors to new shops in the years ahead."

09:11 EST Scilex announces issuance of new patent in U.S. for ZTlido - Scilex Holding announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent, No. 11,793,766, further strengthening the Company's intellectual property position and coverage for its lead commercial product, ZTlido 1.8%. The Patent, titled "Non-aqueous Patch for the Relief of Pain," covers a method of relieving pain through the application of a lidocaine-containing patch. "The newly issued Patent demonstrates our commitment to offer innovative, non-opioid pain management products and to develop meaningfully differentiated programs that address significant unmet needs leading to improved health outcomes for the millions of acute and chronic pain patients. Our growing intellectual property portfolio provides significant barriers of entry, protects us from would be competitors, and gives us confidence in long-term growth opportunity for ZTlido(R)," said Jaisim Shah, Chief Executive Officer and President of Scilex.

09:10 EST Alpine Immune Sciences presents data for povetacicept in SLE at ACR Convergence - Alpine Immune Sciences announced that the Company presented new translational data for povetacicept in systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2023..Povetacicept Presentation Highlights Include: In SLE patients, BAFF- and APRIL-related genes are increased in myeloid lineage cells and B cells compared to healthy adults. Povetacicept, as compared to single BAFF or APRIL pathway inhibitors, more potently downregulates genes associated with activation in B cells. Povetacicept significantly reduces multiple disease parameters in a mouse model of lupus, more effectively than WT TACI-Fc or conventional B cell depletion.

09:08 EST ContextLogic expands LaaS arm with launch of WishPost Smart Parcel - ContextLogic announced the launch of WishPost Smart Parcel - a Logistics as a Service, Laas, product that is designed to provide a seamless and efficient shipping solution to non-Wish merchants, ensuring rapid, reliable, and cost-effective deliveries. WishPost Smart Parcel's end-to-end small parcel delivery service leverages Wish's global network of Logistics Service Providers which spans first mile, international line haul, customs brokerage and last mile delivery. Designed to meet the needs of non-Wish merchants, the innovative service underpins Wish's commitment to delivering operational excellence. "As a global online marketplace that works with an extensive network of sellers worldwide, we have made it our mission to build a world-class logistics network that can stand up to scrutiny," said Bill Zhang, VP of Global Logistics, Wish. "The launch of WishPost Smart Parcel marks a significant milestone in our journey as we deepen our investment in our logistics capabilities, in order to broaden the impact of our top-tier service that combines unbeatable value with speed."

09:07 EST AMD announces AMD Instinct MI300 Accelerator Launch Event - AMD announced "Advancing AI," an in-person and livestreamed event on December 6, 2023 to launch the next-generation AMD Instinct MI300 data center GPU accelerator family and highlight the Company's growing momentum with AI hardware and software partners. AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su will be joined by AMD executives, AI ecosystem partners and customers who will discuss how AMD products and software are re-shaping the AI, adaptive and high-performance computing landscape.

09:05 EST Syla Technologies enters agreement for business alliance with RIBERESUTE - SYLA Technologies has entered into an agreement to acquire 2,158,800 shares of common stock of RIBERESUTE CORPORATION, a Japan-based developer and seller of family-type condominiums and a corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, through off-market transactions from four of its shareholders. SYLA expects that the Share Acquisition will make it the largest shareholder of RIBERESUTE. The Share Acquisition is subject to certain closing conditions and is expected to be completed by mid-January 2024. In conjunction with this Share Acquisition, SYLA today has also entered into a "Basic Agreement on Business Alliance" with RIBERESUTE. The Agreement provides that both companies shall negotiate towards entering into a business alliance agreement with respect to the business or operations of both companies, including the purchase and sale of properties, marketing, and the planning and development of new products. The agreement also provides that RIBERESUTE shall not, without the prior written consent of SYLA, do any of the following acts until March 31, 2024: Enter into a capital alliance with third parties; Introduce existing shareholders to third parties or otherwise facilitate the purchase of shares of RIBERESUTE Group companies by third parties. RIBERESUTE operates in the development and sales of family condominiums primarily concentrated in the southern Kanto region. RIBERESUTE has strategically established its core operations around the development and construction of condominium properties, positioning itself as a manufacturing company leveraging its creative strengths and low-cost business model. In contrast, SYLA operates a prop-tech business centered around the "Rimawari-kun" asset management platform and the development of "Rimawari-kun AI" with the mission to democratize real estate investment around the world. The Company is confident that this strategic business alliance would empower both companies to leverage their distinct strengths and expertise, complement and enhance each other's business models, and create business synergies. SYLA believes that, through such a business alliance, both companies should aim to forge new growth strategies in the real estate market, elevate their corporate value, and make significant contributions to solving social issues by actively leveraging their combined management resources. In order to promote a business alliance with RIBERESUTE and strengthen the relationship and trust between the two companies, SYLA has agreed with Jun Planning Co., Ltd., which is the "largest shareholder" and "other related company" of RIBERESUTE and is controlled by Junji Kawai, the founder and former CEO of RIBERESUTE, and certain of his relatives, as well as Mr. Kawai and certain of his relatives to acquire in mid-January 2024 an aggregate of 2,158,800 common shares that the Sellers hold.

09:03 EST Enova International reaches agreement with CFPB on loan processing errors - Enova International announced that it has reached an agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding consumer loan processing issues that arose from unintentional technical systems and processing errors which have since been addressed. The majority of items were self-reported by Enova to the CFPB and Enova provided appropriate redress to impacted customers. Enova has agreed to pay a $15M civil money penalty. The settlement is not expected to have a material impact on the company or its operations.

08:56 EST PharmAla, Filament release second batch of GMP MDMA capsules - PharmAla Biotech and Filament Health announced the GMP release of a second batch of MDMA capsules encapsulated at Filament's Metro Vancouver facility. In addition to the manufacture of GMP LaNeo MDMA Capsules, PharmAla is pleased to report on the execution of two exports by Filament, fulfilling contracts with Emyria and Monash University. The majority of the capsules manufactured in this Batch will be utilized in the Health Canada Special Access Program, as well as fulfillment of clinical trials in a variety of jurisdictions.

08:51 EST CNS Pharmaceuticals expects cash to fund operations through 4Q23 - As of September 30, 2023, the Company had cash of approximately $0.9 million. In addition, in October 2023, the Company raised an additional $2.6 million in a warrant inducement transaction and placements on the ATM facility. The Company's current expectation is that the cash on hand and cash raised in October is sufficient to fund our operations through the end of the fourth quarter of 2023. The timing and costs of clinical trials are difficult to predict and trial plans may change in response to evolving circumstances and as such the foregoing estimates may prove to be inaccurate.

08:49 EST Conduent implements new contactless payment system in Marseille, France - Conduent Transportation announced that it, along with partners Visa and Caisse d'Epargne CEPAC, are implementing a contactless open payment system for the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropole on the Marseille public transport network that includes buses, coaches, trams and a metro railway. Marseille is the second largest city in France, and the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropole is the country's largest metropole, or urban agglomeration, with a population of over 1.8 million. The new system will allow passengers to pay with contactless debit and credit cards, as well as NFC-enabled digital wallets. Testing of the system took place on selected lines during July, and the system is now gradually being rolled out network-wide.

08:47 EST Xiaomi, Ambiq collaborate on Xiaomi Smart Band 8 - Ambiq together with Xiaomi collaborated again on Xiaomi Smart Band 8, a new smart band to assist consumers in defining their unique style. The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 completely reimagined a band by its looks, features, and functionalities. Enabled by Ambiq's Apollo4 Blue Lite SoC, Xiaomi Smart Band Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is equipped with all-day SpO2 and heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, pressure monitoring, and even female menstrual cycle1. With 200+ pre-set watch faces, Xiaomi Smart Band 8 offers an upgraded appearance, includes a racetrack-shaped 1.62" crystal clear high-resolution AMOLED display, and its upgraded 190mAh battery provides up to 16 days of typical usage on a single charge. The device features 150+ sports modes, providing users with a wide selection of fitness activities to choose from.

08:44 EST ExlService becomes Premier Level Partner for Google Cloud - EXL is now a Premier Level Partner for Google Cloud in the Service Engagement Model. As a Premier Partner for Google Cloud in the Service Engagement Model, EXL demonstrated its proficiency in leveraging Google Cloud's powerful infrastructure and advanced analytics tools to drive transformative insights for clients. This status underscores EXL's dedication to delivering exceptional value and innovative data-led analytics and AI services.

08:41 EST Vuzix and Quanta Computer announce partnership agreement - Vuzix and Quanta Computer, a leading worldwide Original Design Manufacturer, or ODM, announced that the two firms have entered into a partnership agreement which will support the manufacture of next generation lightweight smart glasses for the broader markets. Vuzix is set to shortly deliver the first batch of its latest advanced waveguide and optical display components for this project, and a plan is being put in place for subsequent deliveries to be made throughout 2024. Quanta and Vuzix are committed to presenting innovative smart glasses solutions for the broader markets, making it accessible to a wide range of interested market participants.

08:40 EST HEALWELL AI to acquire majority ownership position in Pentavere Research - HEALWELL AI announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority ownership position in Pentavere Research Group, an AI health-tech company based in Toronto, Ontario, that focuses on identifying eligible patients for approved medications and interventions. Pentavere has a proven track record in commercialization of real-world evidence studies and has developed strong partnerships with major hospital networks. Pentavere's expertise in data abstraction and structuring, combined with their extensive network and experience in hospital specialist care, perfectly aligns with HEALWELL's commitment to improving preventative care. Dr. Alexander Dobranowski, CEO of HEALWELL commented, "We are thrilled at the prospect of welcoming Pentavere, a real AI powerhouse, to the HEALWELL family. This proposed acquisition will represent a major leap forward in our mission to revolutionize healthcare through the use of AI and data science. Pentavere is most certainly one of the leading technology assets in Healthcare AI in Canada. Its advanced DARWEN(TM) platform leverages artificial intelligence and large language models to process complex, unstructured clinical data into easily searchable and referenceable structured data, addressing a critical need in modern healthcare technology. Pentavere has established vital partnerships and secured data-access agreements with major hospital networks in Canada and the United States, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry."

08:38 EST Yield10 announces USDA-APHIS's BRS determined Camelina can be grown in US - Yield10 Bioscience announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service's, USDA-APHIS's, Biotechnology Regulatory Services, BRS, has determined that Yield10's stacked herbicide tolerant Camelina sativa may be grown and bred in the United States. In April 2023, Yield10 submitted Request for Confirmation of Regulatory Status packages to the BRS under the Sustainable, Ecological, Consistent, Uniform, Responsible, Efficient Rule, for stacked HT Camelina varieties. The response from USDA-APHIS means that the agency does not consider the modified Camelina varieties to be an increased plant pest risk as compared to unmodified Camelina] and are therefore not subject to regulation under 7 CFR part 340 regulations. "Our team has done outstanding work advancing the development and commercialization of HT and stacked HT Camelina," said Oliver Peoples, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Yield10 Bioscience. "We expect these varieties to form the centerpiece of our portfolio of elite Camelina varieties that our team will be able to offer to growers and will be critical to enabling the cultivation of Camelina on large acreage in North America. Our commercial strategy is to advance our leadership position in Camelina by innovating to bring forward new value-added traits to the Camelina crop that provide meaningful improvements in yield, agronomic, and economic performance to the grower."

08:37 EST Alliance Entertainment's Mill Creek announce pre-sales for THE BLIND - Mill Creek Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation, announced another successful Home Entertainment release with THE BLIND. In partnership with Pinnacle Peak Pictures and Tread Lively, THE BLIND recently hit #1 in pre-sales on Amazon during its first weekend across all movies & TV, edging out strong competition from Hollywood studio box office hits BARBIE, SOUND OF FREEDOM and OPPENHEIMER. It is currently #1 in overall DVD sales and #1 in Faith/Spirituality. THE BLIND grossed over $17 million in box office sales since its theatrical release on September 28, 2023, becoming Fathom Events' highest-grossing release of all time.

08:37 EST PharmaCyte Biotech makes $5M investment in Femasys to utilize cash position - PharmaCyte Biotech (PMCB) announces it has made a $5M investment in Femasys (FEMY) ...Femasys offers a broad portfolio of in-office, accessible solutions, including a lead late-stage product candidate and innovative therapeutic and diagnostic products. This is the Company's first investment in externally developed technology, which it believes will provide significant additional shareholder value and serve as a prudent use for its approximately $74.6M cash position as of July 31 which was previously reported in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on September 18. As part of the agreement, PharmaCyte's interim CEO Josh Silverman will join the Femasys' Board of Directors. "The stake we have taken in Femasys is the beginning of an expansion of our corporate strategy that seeks to identify opportunities outside of our own drug development activities where we can create value both through cash investment and our own expertise. Femasys has an impressive track record in product development and commercialization, and its offerings address significant unmet medical needs in the women's health arena. We believe we can contribute to its continued development and look forward to further collaboration and sharing in Femasys' success. Further, we will continue to seek out opportunities where the strategic deployment of cash will ultimately result in additional value for PharmaCyte and its shareholders," said Mr. Silverman.

08:35 EST 3D Systems receives FDA clearance for NextDent base - 3D Systems announced the Food and Drug Administration, FDA, has provided 510(k) clearance for its NextDent Base material that is intended for the manufacturing of denture bases to support artificial teeth to form full or partial removable dentures. This material is approved by Health Canada and also received CE marking 1639. NextDent Base is the third generation of the company's denture base material for 3D printing and has excellent mechanical properties including high break resistance, and accurate and repeatable printability. "Our goal is to ensure we are addressing our customers' needs with our solutions, and this is yet another step in achieving that goal," said Chuck Stapleton, vice president and general manager, dental, 3D Systems. "With the clearance of NextDent Base, we continue to add to our portfolio of dental 3D printing materials that are enabling dental laboratories and clinics to address a wide range of applications. These offerings are helping our customers accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing as part of their workflows and drive new levels of speed, productivity, efficiency, and precision while also providing opportunities to improve the patient experience."

08:34 EST Target sees FY23 CapEx at high end of guidance range - Sees FY24 CapEx "somewhat lower" than FY23, in the $3B-$4B range.

08:33 EST Kazia Therapeutics to release PNOC022 clinical study abstract - Kazia Therapeutics announced that the Society of Neuro-Oncology 2023 Annual Meeting late breaking abstract entitled "PNOC022: a combination therapy trial using an adaptive platform design for patients with diffuse midline gliomas, or DMGs, at initial diagnosis, post-radiation therapy and at time of therapy" was released by the conference organizers on 10 November 2023. The preliminary results from a single cohort in this Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium, or PNOC, sponsored cooperative group clinical study will be presented on Sunday, 19 November 2023 in Vancouver, Canada. Sixty-eight children and young adults with DMG who completed standard of care radiation treatment received paxalisib and ONC201. The abstract reported that median overall survival from time of diagnosis was 16.5 months. Key Points from the Abstract include: 68 patients with biopsy-proven DMG were enrolled between November 2021 and June 2023; Median OS from time of diagnosis was 16.5 months with a median follow-up time of 9.9 months; most common grade 3 and above treatment-related adverse events were decreased neutrophil count; mucositis; and, colitis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, decreased lymphocyte count, hyperglycemia, and hypokalemia.

08:32 EST Saratoga Investment increases quarterly dividend 1.4% to 72c per share - Saratoga Investment announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.72 per share for the fiscal third quarter ended November 30, 2023, an increase of $0.01 from $0.71 per share in the prior fiscal second quarter, and the fifteenth quarterly dividend increase in a row. This dividend is payable on December 28, 2023, to all stockholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2023

08:24 EST Target maintaining cautious inventory posture in planning for Q4

08:19 EST CLS Holdings enters licensing agreement to expand into New Mexico - CLS Holdings USA announced its expansion into the New Mexico market via a strategic Licensing Agreement. CLS owns Serenity Wellness Products LLC, a licensed Nevada company, which does business as City Trees. Through this Licensing Agreement, City Trees is thrilled to now be in the thriving New Mexico market. This market expansion will mark the first time that City Trees cannabis vapes will be available outside of the Nevada market. This move marks a significant milestone for City Trees, solidifying its commitment to providing high-quality cannabis vape products to consumers at a low cost across different states. The Company's decision to enter the New Mexico market is a testament to the region's growing demand for innovative and premium cannabis products. The Licensing Agreement, entered into with a state-of-the-art facility in New Mexico, enables City Trees to scale its production capabilities and meet the increasing demand for its popular vape products. Leveraging the expertise and resources of its manufacturing partner, including a distribution channel of over 500 dispensaries in New Mexico, the Company aims to ensure a seamless transition into the New Mexico market while maintaining its unwavering commitment to product quality, safety, and compliance.

08:15 EST Microchip launches latest TrustAnchor Security IC TA101 - As vehicles become more connected and technologically advanced, the need for heightened security measures also rises. New government and automotive OEM cybersecurity requirements are beginning to include larger key sizes and Edwards Curve ed25519 algorithm standards. In response, Microchip Technology has launched its latest TrustAnchor Security IC, the TA101, which can accommodate complex automotive and embedded security use cases. The TA101 supports large key sizes up to ECC P521, SHA512, RSA-4K and AES256 with greater security strength, exceeding current standards and allowing room for future adjustments while maintaining backwards compatibility for smaller keys. The TA101 is offered as an industrial-grade CryptoAuthentication Security IC and as a CryptoAutomotive Security IC supporting AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified devices.

08:15 EST GRI Bio reports net less $11M for nine months ended September 30 - As of September 30, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.5 million. Expected GRI-0803 Upcoming Milestones: H1 2024: Complete IND-enabling studies; H1 2024: File IND and launch Phase 1a/b; Q3 2024: Report Phase 1a SAD topline results; Q4 2024: Report Phase 1b MAD topline results. "Over the course of this year, we have made fundamental progress on the development and regulatory fronts for our lead program GRI-0621 for IPF as well as GRI-083 for SLE. Importantly, we believe 2024 will be the year of data for GRI Bio," commented Marc Hertz, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of GRI Bio. "We believe we are positioning ourselves for a transformational year and have the potential to unlock significant value for all stakeholders."

08:14 EST Nuburu awarded purchase order from major multinational electronics manufacturer - Nuburu announced it has been awarded a purchase order from a best in class, multinational electronics manufacturer with manufacturing capabilities across Asia, Latin America, Europe and the U.S., to supply a BL-250 for next-generation computers, consumer electronics and communication 3C device manufacturing. NUBURU's transformational blue laser technology will be utilized in a research and development capacity to demonstrate the integration of its laser welding capabilities as an alternative to conventional soldering manufacturing techniques.

08:12 EST Compass Diversified completes sale of Marucci Sports to Fox Factory - Compass Diversified (CODI) announced completion of the sale of its majority owned subsidiary, Wheelhouse Holdings, the parent company of Marucci Sports, LLC, to Fox Factory Holding Corp. (FOXF). The sale price was based on an enterprise value of $572 million, subject to certain working capital and other adjustments. After these adjustments, as well as for an allocation to Marucci's non-controlling shareholders and the payment of transaction expenses, CODI received approximately $485 million of total proceeds from the sale at closing. This amount was in respect of its debt and equity interests in Marucci and the payment of accrued interest. As previously announced, CODI expects to record a pre-tax gain of approximately $225 million to $245 million from the sale. Net proceeds will be used to pay down outstanding debt and for general corporate purposes.

08:11 EST Assurant names Keith Meier CFO, Francesca Luthi COO, effective immediately - Assurant announced the realignment of its executive team to support its global growth strategy and sustain business momentum by appointing Keith Meier as chief financial officer and Francesca Luthi as chief operating officer, effective immediately. As chief financial officer or CFO, Keith Meier will have oversight of Assurant's global finance and technology organizations and continue to report to Assurant president and CEO Keith Demmings. Meier started his career at Price Waterhouse LLP , specializing in insurance. During his 25-year tenure at Assurant, he has held leadership roles within several of Assurant's global businesses. As Head of International, he successfully improved the underlying performance of the company's European operations and expanded its global footprint in key markets, including establishing a leadership position in Japan. Most recently, Meier served as chief operating officer during which he integrated the company's operations and technology teams, driving technology innovation to reduce cost-to-serve while enhancing the customer experience for Assurant's major lines of business.

08:10 EST Asset Entities appoints Kyle Fairbanks as CMO - Asset Entities announced, effective November 10, 2023, that Kyle Fairbanks, Board Member and Executive Vice Chairman of Asset Entities, has taken over the role of Chief Marketing Officer for Jackson Fairbanks. With Jackson Fairbanks' significant social media presence, he has been named Director of Socials and will be working with the marketing team.

08:09 EST Asset Entities completes acquisition of Ternary, OptionsSwing, appoints CTO - Asset Entities has acquired all of the assets of Ternary Inc., a cloud-based subscription management solution for Discord communities and Stripe-verified payment processor, and OptionsSwing Inc., an investment research and analysis education service. The acquisitions are intended to add new Discord and social media customers to Asset Entities, expand the Company's platform, and, via Ternary, provide a Stripe-verified, state-of-the-art payment processing SaaS platform to Asset Entities' AE.360.DDM suite of services for Discord communities and beyond. The acquisitions are accretive and add valuable management team members, including Jason Lee, who is the Founder and CEO of both Ternary and OptionsSwing, who was a member of the 2021 Forbes Next 1000 list of leading young entrepreneurs, and was recognized as a Salesforce Alumni, the company's elite group of former employees honored for outstanding professional accomplishments. In connection with the transaction and pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, Asset Entities has acquired all of the assets of Ternary and OptionsSwing which includes, but is not limited to, all customer accounts, intellectual property, software platforms, and revenue streams. Asset Entities has also secured multi-year employment agreements and stock award agreements for Mr. Lee and his team as part of the acquisition. The employees are Mr. Lee; Roberto Infante, a Co-Founder and CTO at Ternary; Janet Hung, a Co-Founder and COO of both Ternary and OptionsSwing; and Daniel Montoya, Head of Sales at Ternary. Mr. Lee assumes the role of CTO for Asset Entities, Janet Hung will become the Company's Director of Customer Relations, Mr. Infante will become a Senior Software Developer, and Mr. Montoya will become a Senior Sales Director. Each of these employees will work to maximize the integration of Ternary and OptionsSwing into Asset Entities.

08:08 EST Griffon increases share repurchase program by $200M - The board of directors of Griffon authorized the repurchase of an additional $200M worth of shares of Griffon common stock. During the fiscal year ending September 30, Griffon repurchased 4.1M shares of common stock for a total of $150.8M, or an average of $36.39 per share. Total remaining under the share repurchase authorization as of September 30 was $107.2M. During the period October 1 through market close on November 14, Griffon repurchased 1.1M shares of common stock, for a total of $45M or an average of $39.91 per share. As of the market open, including the $200M authorization increase, Griffon has a total of $262M available under its stock repurchase program.

08:07 EST Target CEO: Consumers delaying spending until last moment

08:06 EST Evaxion Biotech presents proof-of-principle for its AI model - Evaxion Biotech presents for the first time its AI model designed to predict patient responses to cancer immunotherapy at the Biomarkers & Precision Oncology Europe conference in Berlin, Germany. "When I joined Evaxion, I was inspired by the wealth of opportunities to improve the lives of patients facing life-threatening diseases. Building upon Evaxion's core competencies, we have developed an AI model that shows promising results in predicting patients at risk of advancing into progressive disease while undergoing checkpoint inhibitor therapy, enabling earlier intervention with alternative treatments," commented Christian Kanstrup, Evaxion's Chief Executive Officer. Christian continued, "We set out to improve patient outcomes and address the growing healthcare burden by developing our first checkpoint inhibitor response predictor model. The model relies on our unique AI-Immunology(TM) platform, builds upon our existing core competencies and is part of the "Responder" leg of our corporate strategy. Today's presentation marks our first step on our journey towards this goal, and we will develop a commercial offering where collaboration and partnerships will be instrumental in achieving our vision for a more cost-effective and efficient healthcare system as well as improving patient outcomes."

08:05 EST Fox Factory completes acquisition of Marucci Sports - Fox Factory announced it has closed its acquisition of Wheelhouse Holdings, the parent company of Marucci Sports, at an enterprise value of $572M. Additional benefits of the transaction include: The deal provides immediate financial benefit - the transaction is expected to be accretive across all key financial performance metrics for FOX, including revenue, EBITDA margin and earnings per share. The significant growth power of the Marucci business. The potential for value-additive synergies. The compounded value of compatible company cultures. Builds on FOX's history of successful diversification through acquisitions. "Our acquisition of Marucci represents a major milestone for FOX as we continue to identify ways to drive synergistic growth without compromising the core identity and values that have been so crucial to our success," said Mike Dennison, FOX's Chief Executive Officer. "This deal is not about baseball. It's about adding a business to our platform that clearly meets our growth criteria, given that each company's individual power to grow and deliver shareholder value will be stronger together. Importantly, Marucci and its team share our commitment to winning through superior innovation and quality products in order to help drive leading positions in each of the key markets where we compete."

08:04 EST Target has seen meaningful improvement in profitability vs. last year, says CEO - Comments taken from Q3 earnings conference call.

08:03 EST MicroStrategy appoints Carla Fitzgerald as new Chief Marketing Officer - MicroStrategy announced the appointment of Carla Fitzgerald as the company's new Chief Marketing Officer CMO . A B2B and tech industry veteran with experience spanning three decades, Carla brings a wealth of expertise in go-to-market strategy, revenue growth, and thought-leader positioning to her role at MicroStrategy. Before joining MicroStrategy, Carla served as the CMO of BigBear.ai, a provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for global supply chain and logistics, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. Her career in technology marketing also includes leadership roles as CMO for Spireon and Smith Micro Software. Her appointment as the new CMO comes at a pivotal time for the company with its recent launch of MicroStrategy AI, the industry's first enterprise-grade, AI-powered business intelligence platform that helps organizations rapidly deploy generative AI applications using trusted data.

08:03 EST BAE Systems receives order from Royal Australian Navy's Hunter class frigates - BAE Systems has received a contract to deliver multiple shipsets of the Mk 45 Medium Caliber Gun and automated Ammunition Handling System for the Royal Australian Navy's new Hunter class frigates. The Mk 45 gun system will equip the Royal Australian Navy with a common, adaptable gun system that can easily integrate advanced munitions to provide the firepower required to meet the Hunter class deterrence mission. BAE Systems has received a contract to deliver multiple shipsets of the Mk 45 Medium Caliber Gun and automated Ammunition Handling System for the Royal Australian Navy's new Hunter class frigates. Work on the contract will begin in 2023 and finish in 2036. Engineering work will be completed in Minneapolis, Minnesota and production will occur in Louisville, Kentucky.

07:59 EST Hudbay Minerals announces redemption of remaining Copper Mountain bonds - Hudbay Minerals announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Copper Mountain Mining ULC has exercised the redemption option on its senior secured 8% notes. Copper Mountain will redeem the remaining $54.7 million principal amount outstanding of Copper Mountain Bonds on or about November 30, 2023 at a call price equal to 104% of the principal amount being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, as prescribed by the bond terms governing the Copper Mountain Bonds. The Copper Mountain Bonds would otherwise mature on April 9, 2026. Hudbay intends to utilize its senior secured revolving credit facility to fund the redemption of the Copper Mountain Bonds. Doing so will further enhance Hudbay's financial flexibility by improving the company's ability to deleverage and repay debt sooner than the 2026 maturity date of the Copper Mountain Bonds.

07:46 EST Codere Online sees 2023 net gaming revenue EUR 155M - EUR 165M - Oscar Iglesias, CFO of Codere Online, stated, "Our third quarter results have shown that the combination of a strong brand, high-quality customer acquisitions and an attractive product offering has allowed us to deliver not only strong top line growth but also a significant improvement in profitability, with our first quarter of breakeven Adjusted EBITDA less than two years following our U.S. listing. Based on these strong results and recent trading activity, we now expect to generate between EUR 155-165 million of net gaming revenue and negative EUR 10-18 million in Adjusted EBITDA in 2023, and reaffirm that we expect to generate positive Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow for the full year in 2024."

07:41 EST ARway.ai announces four new SaaS subscription deals - ARway.ai announced four new developer SaaS subscription deals starting at $249/month. A wave of new demand for ARway is coming in from around the globe with various use-cases leveraging its groundbreaking augmented reality technology.

07:39 EST Dundee Precious Metals announces results from Coka Rakita prospect - Dundee Precious Metals reported new assay results from its ongoing infill drilling program at the Coka Rakita prospect in eastern Serbia, which continued to confirm the continuity of the mineralization and locally extended the footprint of the deposit to the west and south-west. Additionally, the Company provided an update on its scout drilling program on the oka Rakita licence, highlighting additional potential for manto-like copper-gold skarn mineralization at the Frasen, Dumitru Potok and Rakita North targets. "We are excited to announce these exceptional results from our ongoing drilling program at the high-quality oka Rakita prospect in Serbia, including the best intercept to date with 73 metres at 43 grams per tonne gold and 0.12% copper," said David Rae, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dundee Precious Metals.

07:37 EST Femasys announces upfront investment of $6.85M by PharmaCyte - Femasys (FEMY) announced a strategic upfront investment of $6.85 million by public biotech company, PharmaCyte Biotech (PMCB) and other healthcare investors. "We are thrilled to announce this strategic investment, which coupled with other recent financing activities, will allow Femasys to commercialize our infertility-related products, FemaSeed and FemVue. This financing will enable us to implement a targeted commercial team to increase our revenue potential, while delivering on our mission to bring safe, accessible, and novel options to women," said Kathy Lee-Sepsick, founder, president and chief executive officer of Femasys. "In addition, this financing supports Femasys' continued progress of our FemBloc pivotal clinical trial as we advance this important non-surgical solution for permanent birth control." The strategic investment in Femasys is in the form of $6.85 million aggregate principal amount of a senior unsecured convertible note which matures November 2025 and is convertible at $1.18. Under the terms of the investment, the investors were also issued two series of warrants: warrants to purchase approximately 5.8 million shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.18 per share expiring one year from issuance and warrants to purchase approximately 5.8 million shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.475 per share expiring five years from issuance. If exercised for cash, these warrants could result in proceeds of up to an additional $15.4 million.

07:36 EST Cognition Therapeutics presents preclinical data on sigma-2 modulators - Cognition Therapeutics is presenting in vivo preclinical results at the Society for Neuroscience's annual meeting illuminating the role of sigma-2 receptor modulators, including CT1812, in models of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The effect of two chemically distinct -2 receptor modulators in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease on gene and protein expression are presented. Data shed light on the molecular mechanisms and build upon previous studies in this same mouse model where Cognition's lead candidate, CT1812 was previously shown to decrease binding of Abeta oligomers to neuronal synapses and ameliorate cognitive deficits. Mary Hamby, Ph.D., Cognition's VP of research, explained, "These findings help to broaden our understanding of the role of the -2 receptor in central nervous system diseases, and support continued discovery and development of candidates that modulate this therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Parkinson's disease."

07:32 EST IceCure Medical asks fro review from FDA for the De Novo Classification Request - IceCure Medical announced it has filed a request for supervisory review under 21 CFR 10.75 with the FDA regarding the agency's denial of the Company's De Novo Classification Request for treating patients with early-stage, low risk breast cancer. IceCure filed the De Novo request with the FDA in October 2022 based on interim data from its ICE3 breast cancer study for the Breakthrough Indication of early-stage low-risk breast cancer patients. The interim ICE3 results, which estimate a five-year 95.7% recurrence free rate, and 100% doctor and patient satisfaction with cosmetic results, were submitted in the De Novo request in an effort to make the breakthrough minimally-invasive cryoablation procedure available to women in the U.S. sooner. On September 20, 2023, IceCure announced that the FDA denied its De Novo request. The ICE3 study is expected to be completed in the Q1 of 2024 following the last patient's five-year follow-up exam. Furthermore, the FDA's decision regarding the De Novo Classification request for breast cancer has no effect on ProSense's FDA cleared authorization for other indications in the U.S., and patients continue to have access to and benefit from ProSense for those indications. Outside of the U.S., ProSense is approved for early-stage breast cancer in numerous countries, including in the European Union, Brazil, and China.

07:26 EST Idaho Strategic announces results of 2023 trenching program at Lemhi Pass - Idaho Strategic Resources announces results of its 2023 trenching program at Lemhi Pass. A total of 1,070 linear feet was divided to construct eight trenches over three prospects. The three historical prospects known as In-Trust, Sparky, and Independence mark the first prospects out of IDR's expansive land position to be tested in the district. IDR maintains approximately 11,425 acres of unpatented claims and state lease land at Lemhi Pass. Two of the three In-Trust trenches encountered strong REE mineralization associated with faults. The 13 samples in the table below assay up to 3.28% total rare earths and average 1.5% TREE. Of note, are very strong enrichments of neodymium, praseodymium, samarium, and dysprosium. These elements are used in the manufacture of rare earth permanent magnets and are among the most valued of all the rare earth elements. In the listed assays, the distribution of rare earth elements is 58% Nd, 8% Pr, 8% Sm, and 2% Dy. Incredibly, these four components combined account for up to 76% of the total rare earth element percentage. At Sparky, four samples collected from material during trenching returned the highest published total rare earth elements assay in the Lemhi Pass district to date. These samples, although not in place, are considered representative of the mineralization source below. The trenching was unable to uncover structural features as the site had been historically excavated and reclaimed and the bedrock proved deeper than the excavator limits. The mineralized rock samples from Sparky show yellow-brown to red-brown frothy, boxwork textured rock, flooded with golden brown jasperoidal material. Similar to the results from the In-Trust trenches, the samples from the trench at the Sparky prospect show very strong enrichments of neodymium, praseodymium, samarium and dysprosium,

07:24 EST Aclara Resources announces R&D tax rebate from Government of Chile - Aclara Resources announced that REE UNO SpA, its wholly owned subsidiary that holds 100% stake in the Penco Module has received a tax rebate of approximately $2.1 million from the Corporacion de Fomento de la Produccion for Research and Development expenses related to the installation and operations of the Pilot Plant. CORFO, which is the Chilean government institution in charge of promoting the production of goods and services and economic regional growth, has validated the pilot plant R&D expenses and determined this project to be key to the future production of the rare earths necessary for the manufacturing of permanent magnets used in wind turbines, electric vehicles, and other technologies vital to the energy transition.

07:22 EST VSE Corp. affirms FY23 revenue growth outlook at 29% - In its Investor Day presentation yesterday, VSE Corp. announced it is on track to grow revenue 29% vs. 2022 at about $860M at the midpoint vs. consensus $884.5M and adjusted EBITDA of $100M-$119M, while "delivering strong profitability after recent significant investments". The company also sees Q4 free cash flow of $15M-$20M. Reference Link

07:16 EST Centene appoints Susan Smith as COO - Centene announced the appointment of Susan Smith as its COO, effective January 1, 2024. As COO, Smith will report to Centene President Ken Fasola and will be responsible for core business operations, population health, the enterprise transformation office, provider experience and quality. She has worked at Centene since June 2023. Smith brings nearly two decades of expertise in the payer space, having spent 19 years at Humana. She most recently served as SVP of Clinical, Quality and Enterprise Solutions President, where she had oversight of quality; clinical strategy, analytics and product development; clinical operations; risk adjustment; and experience transformation. Prior to this role, Smith served as SVP of Clinical Solutions and SVP of Medicare. Among numerous accomplishments during her tenure, she is credited for her work in leading Humana's efforts to improve its Star ratings and member quality; in playing a central role in the design and development of Medicaid operations for Humana; and for her experienced leadership creating sustainable organizations and processes during transformative times. She held other leadership roles, including SVP of Healthcare Quality Reporting and Improvement, and Vice President of Risk Adjustment, among others. Ms. Smith started her career at Colgate-Palmolive.

07:15 EST OTC Markets Group welcomes Heliogen to OTCQX - OTC Markets Group announced Heliogen, a concentrated solar energy company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market. Heliogen, Inc. previously traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Heliogen, Inc. begins trading on OTCQX under the symbol "HLGN."

07:13 EST Torex Gold Resources receives approval for in-pit tailings deposition - Torex Gold Resources announces the Company has received approval from Mexico's Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources regarding an amendment to the key environmental permit for the Media Luna Project, which will allow for the deposition of tailings into the mined-out Guajes open pit. Jody Kuzenko, President & CEO of Torex, stated: "The amendment to the MIA is the last environmental approval required for the operational phase of the Media Luna Project and allows us to move forward with the deposition of tailings into the mined-out Guajes open pit. The switch to in-pit tailings deposition from filtered and dry-stacked tailings will coincide with the planned commissioning of the copper and iron sulphide flotation circuits as well as concentrate filtering and handling facilities. As outlined in the March 2022 Technical Report, approximately half of the tailings produced over the life of the Morelos Complex are expected to be deposited within the Guajes open pit, with the remainder deposited underground as cemented paste backfill. Work to prepare the Guajes pit for future tailings deposition will commence shortly in preparation for our plans to start depositing tailings in late 2024. Receipt of the MIA amendment marks another significant project de-risking milestone and further demonstrates the ongoing support of local communities and the endorsement of State and Federal Governments of both the social and environmental facets of the Morelos Complex."

07:12 EST Lithium Ionic reports additional results from program at Bandeira Project - Lithium Ionic reports additional results from the ongoing drilling program at the Bandeira Project, located in northern Minas Gerais State, Brazil. The Company is rapidly advancing Bandeira, situated within the emerging "Lithium Valley", where two lithium producers currently operate. Blake Hylands, P.Geo., Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Ionic, commented, "These latest drill results continue to bolster our efforts to expand and enhance the Bandeira project for our upcoming Feasibility Study. The growth trajectory of this deposit since we began drilling it in April 2022 is a testament to its significance within our large portfolio of properties in this belt and will continue to be a key driver of our success. Bandeira represents just a fraction of our land holdings, and our team strongly believes that our success at this property could be replicated at our other properties in the region with the same effort."

07:10 EST Bitfarms locks in power cost at 2.1 cents per kWh fixed rate at Rio Cuarto - Bitfarms has entered into a prepaid contract with its Argentinian private power producer to receive power at Rio Cuarto at the rate of 2.1 cents per kWh plus VAT for the months November 2023 through April 2024, which benefits from seasonally lower natural gas prices in Argentina. "With Argentina currently contributing 23% of our global hashrate, this 6-month fixed price agreement will significantly lower our blended cost of power," said Geoff Morphy, President and CEO of Bitfarms. "By comparison, in Q3 2023 our all-in cost of power at Rio Cuarto was slightly over 3.2 cents per kWh, and in October 2023, which was our first month operating that facility at full capacity, our all-in cost was 2.2 cents per kWh. Accordingly, with lower power costs at Rio Cuarto over the next 6 months, we expect the average cost of power at our Argentine operations in its first year to be around 2.5 cents per kWh plus taxes, driving down our corporate average cost of power for the full year."

07:09 EST Repare to advance RP-1664 and RP-3467 into Phase 1 clinical trials in 2024 - Repare Therapeutics disclosed polo-like kinase 4 or PLK4 as the target of its RP-1664 development program and reported comprehensive preclinical data for both RP-1664 and the Company's Pol inhibitor, RP-3467. RP-1664 is a potential first-in-class, selective, oral PLK4 inhibitor that is synthetic lethal with TRIM37 amplification or overexpression in solid tumors. Tumors rely on PLK4 for survival in the presence of high levels of TRIM37. Preclinical studies demonstrate RP-1664 drives potent synthetic lethality in TRIM37-high tumor models, both in vitro and in vivo. Elevated TRIM37 is a feature found across a range of solid tumors and in nearly all high-grade neuroblastomas. RP-3467 is a potential best-in-class inhibitor of DNA polymerase theta, or Pol. Pol is a synthetic lethal target associated with homologous recombination deficiency tumors, including those with BRCA1/2 mutations or other genomic alterations. Data suggest that RP-3467 works synergistically with therapies that result in double stranded DNA breaks, such as PARP inhibition, radioligand therapy and multiple chemotherapies and antibody-drug conjugates . Additionally, initial data suggest that Pol inhibition may interfere with mechanisms central to the development of PARPi resistance....We look forward to advancing both RP-1664 and RP-3467 into Phase 1 clinical trials in 2024."

07:07 EST Tilray expands cannabis beverage portfolio with new THC, CBG, CBD, innovations - Tilray Brands announced a bold new range of cannabis-infused beverages from its renowned brands XMG and Mollo. Recognized for their diverse flavours and innovative cannabinoid profiles, including THC, CBG, and CBD, these brands are reshaping the cannabis beverage market with unparalleled variety and quality. Blair MacNeil, President, Tilray Canada, said, "Tilray's commitment to innovation and consumer satisfaction is exemplified by our expansive beverage offerings from XMG and Mollo. With the success of recent introductions from other Tilray brands such as Solei and RIFF, we have firmly positioned ourselves as leaders in the cannabis beverage market. Both XMG and Mollo have consistently been top choices for Canadian consumers, and these new releases, highlighting unique cannabinoid combinations and premium formulations, underscore our dedication to providing diverse and quality brand experiences."

07:06 EST Manchester United's CEO Richard Arnold to step down, Stewart named interim - Manchester United announces that Richard Arnold has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer of Manchester United after 16 years with the club. Patrick Stewart will take over as interim CEO, in addition to his existing role as General Counsel, with Richard continuing to provide transitional support until the end of December. A search process will be carried out for a new permanent CEO. Joel Glazer, Executive Co-Chairman, said: "I would like to thank Richard for his outstanding service to Manchester United over the past 16 years, and wish him all the best for his future endeavours. We are fortunate to be able to call on the deep knowledge and experience of Patrick Stewart to provide interim stability and continuity as we embark on a search for a new permanent CEO." Patrick Stewart said: "Together with my leadership team colleagues, my job will be to ensure that the club's foundations remain stable while we embrace changes that can make us stronger over the long term, both on and off the pitch, and to support the search for a new permanent CEO."

07:03 EST Goodyear Tire announces transformation plan, 'Goodyear Forward' - The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced a transformation plan - "Goodyear Forward" - to optimize its portfolio, deliver significant margin expansion and reduce leverage to drive sustainable and substantial shareholder value creation. This plan follows a comprehensive evaluation by the Strategic and Operational Review Committee of the Board of Directors to evaluate all strategic, operational and financial opportunities to maximize value. "Our transformation plan represents a clear path to create a more profitable and focused Goodyear," said Goodyear Chairman, CEO and President Richard J. Kramer. "The Review Committee explored all value maximizing opportunities and identified specific, detailed initiatives to streamline our portfolio, expand margins and fortify our balance sheet, and do so with expediency. Building on our strengths, this plan will enable Goodyear to enhance and expand our leadership position, deliver profitable growth across markets, create significant value for our shareholders and - ultimately - lay the foundation for success for the next 125 years." "This plan is the result of a comprehensive, bottom-up assessment of Goodyear's business, led by the Review Committee," said Laurette T. Koellner, Independent Lead Director of Goodyear's Board. "The full Board supports this plan and is confident it will deliver substantial and durable value creation for shareholders. We appreciate the constructive input of our shareholders throughout this process." On behalf of Elliott Investment Management, one of Goodyear's largest investors, Senior Portfolio Manager Marc Steinberg and Portfolio Manager Austin Camporin said, "We believe the 'Goodyear Forward' transformation plan represents a significant set of steps toward a stronger and more profitable Goodyear. We thank Rich for his leadership and the Review Committee for its collaborative engagement, and we look forward to continuing our dialogue with the Company as it implements these initiatives and works to deliver the substantial upside value that we see for all Goodyear shareholders." The Review Committee consisted of five directors, including two new independent directors appointed in July 2023. Over the course of 16 weeks, the Review Committee engaged in deep analysis and deliberation with assistance from industry-leading financial advisors and consultants. The review culminated in a detailed and actionable plan to streamline the business, accelerate growth and enhance competitive positioning. The full Board will oversee the execution of the Goodyear Forward plan and remains committed to the ongoing assessment of value-enhancing opportunities. The Company will provide regular updates to shareholders on its progress executing the plan. Goodyear Forward will deliver: Gross proceeds in excess of $2 billion from portfolio optimization. Following a comprehensive assessment of all assets, Goodyear has determined to actively pursue strategic alternatives for its Chemical business, the Dunlop brand and the Off-the-Road equipment tire business. Cost reduction actions driving an annual, run-rate benefit of $1 billion by the end of 2025. The Company has initiated a specific and actionable cost reduction plan encompassing footprint actions and plant optimization; purchasing; SAG; supply chain; and R&D. With many unique workstreams, Goodyear has a clear line-of-sight to 100% of the cost savings. Top line actions driving an annual, run-rate benefit of $300 million by the end of 2025. The Company has identified opportunities in North America to optimize brand and tier positioning, rationalize SKUs, increase customer and channel profitability and enhance coverage in premium product lines. Segment operating income margin doubling to 10% by the end of 2025. With the benefits of cost reduction and top line actions, and net of the impact of expected asset sales and inflation, the Company expects segment operating margin to double from approximately 5% in 2023 to 10% by the fourth quarter of 2025. Net leverage of 2.0x - 2.5x by the end of 2025. Goodyear will strengthen its financial profile through enhanced earnings, cash flow generation and debt reduction, moving the Company closer toward an investment-grade rating. The company expects debt reduction of approximately $1.5 billion, net of approximately $1.1 billion for restructuring.

06:58 EST Aecom appointed to Uisce Eireann's new Capital Works PMO Framework - AECOM announced it has been appointed to Uisce Eireann's new Capital Works PMO Framework and is the only supplier to be appointed to all four lots on the program. In this role, AECOM will support Uisce Eireann, Ireland's public water utility, in its mission to transform the delivery of water services, including providing cleaner, safer drinking water and more effective management of wastewater, and to support social and economic growth. AECOM will provide a range of services including project and program management, design, stakeholder consultation, and site supervision. Projects will include the construction and upgrading of water and wastewater treatment plants, water and sewerage networks, and dams and reservoirs infrastructure. The five-year contract, with the option to extend by a further two years, replaces and combines several previous frameworks under one program.

06:52 EST Advance Auto Parts falls 11% to $51.82 after cutting FY23 EPS guidance

06:50 EST Perfect announces partnership with Sona Dermatology - Perfect announced a new partnership with the leading dermatology company, Sona Dermatology. Through this partnership, Sona Dermatology will integrate Perfect Corp.'s award-winning AI-powered Skin Diagnostic technology into their patient consultation experience. This technology is poised to enhance Sona Dermatology's online experience by enabling patients to receive instant visualized skin evaluations as well as treatment and product recommendations in seconds. Sona Dermatology provides its patients with the latest innovations in skincare and skin health services. The brand offers clinical and cosmetic dermatology care overseen by Board Certified Dermatologists who utilize the latest techniques and technology to provide services such as Injectables, Laser/Microneedling skincare, Laser Hair Removal, skincare regimens, and more.

06:48 EST Chegg announces accelerated share repurchase agreement with Morgan Stanley Bank - Chegg (CHGG) announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement, or ASR, with Morgan Stanley (MS) Bank, National Association, to repurchase $150M of Chegg's common stock. Under the ASR, Chegg will make an initial payment of $150M to Morgan Stanley Bank, National Association, and will receive an initial delivery of approximately 13.5M shares of its common stock by November 15. The final number of shares to be repurchased will be based on the volume-weighted average price of Chegg's common stock during the term of the ASR, less a discount. The final settlement of the ASR is expected to occur by the Q2 of 2024. The ASR transaction will be effectuated pursuant to Chegg's previously announced $2.2B securities repurchase program. As of October 31, 2023, $153.7M remained available for future repurchases under this program and $3.7M will remain available after completion of the ASR. There is no expiration date for the repurchase program, and it will continue until otherwise suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason by our board of directors.

06:46 EST Advance Auto Parts initiates sale process for Worldpac and Canadian Business - The company has initiated separate sale processes for the potential divestiture of Worldpac and the company's Canada business. Worldpac, a leading automotive wholesale distributor of original equipment and aftermarket parts for all makes/all models, is highly recognized for its world class technology, catalog, product brand assortment and training. The company's Canadian business, which predominantly serves commercial customers, goes to market under the Carquest banner. The company has engaged Centerview Partners to assist in the sale processes. The company has not set a timetable for the conclusion of the sale processes and does not intend to comment on or provide updates regarding these matters unless and until the processes are concluded or it determines that further disclosure is appropriate or required.

06:34 EST Allete's Minnesota Power issues RFP for up to 300MW of solar energy - Minnesota Power, a utility division of Allete, took an important step in advancing its EnergyForward vision for 100% carbon-free energy with the issuance of a Request for Proposals for up to 300 megawatts of regional solar energy to come online by 2027. The RFP follows Minnesota Power's 2021 Integrated Resource Plan approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, which calls for the company to acquire up to 300 megawatts of regional solar generation capacity. The procurement of solar through this RFP will increase Minnesota Power's solar portfolio by tenfold and provide customers with renewable energy that will help the company and state meet carbon-free goals in the coming decades.

06:31 EST Group 1 Automotive provides update on dividend, share repurchase plan - Group 1 Automotive announced its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 45c per share that will be payable on December 15 to stockholders of record as of December 1. The dividend is consistent with the company's previously announced increase of 20% in its annualized dividend rate from $1.50 per share in 2022 to $1.80 per share in 2023. The company also updated its year-to-date share repurchase activity of 678,743 shares of common stock at an average price of $233.31 for a total of $158.4M, which represents approximately 4.7% of Group 1's outstanding common shares at January 1. As of November 15, the company had $157.7M available under its current share repurchase authorization. Purchases may be made from time to time, based on market conditions, legal requirements, and other corporate considerations, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The company expects that any repurchase of shares will be funded by cash from operations. Repurchased shares will be held in treasury.

06:07 EST Honeywell selected by AIBOT - AIBOT, a pioneer in eVTOL technology, announces it has selected Honeywell to integrate its Compact Fly-By-Wire system into AIBOT's aiEVTOL aircraft. This technological milestone combines groundbreaking eVTOL capabilities with robust, reliable, and advanced aerospace technologies. AIBOT is a California-based company with the vision to disrupt the next generation of Urban Air Mobility for all. Pushing the current trend towards electric, AI, connectivity and sharing through innovation and strategic partnerships, AIBOT's mission is to create a software-driven, AI-empowered, electric, shared and connected aiEVTOL ecosystem and autonomous capable aircraft that centers around transforming the passenger experience. AIBOT is a pioneer in aiEVTOL technology, dedicated to creating a connected, autonomous, and ultra-safe aircraft ecosystem.

06:04 EST Arcellx, Kite expand partnership - Kite, a Gilead company (GILD), and Arcellx (ACLX) announced that the companies have expanded their existing collaboration, which was originally announced in December 2022. Kite has exercised its option to negotiate a license for Arcellx's ARC-SparX program, ACLX-001, in multiple myeloma, which is comprised of ARC-T cells and SparX proteins that target BCMA. The companies have also expanded the scope of the collaboration for Arcellx's CART-ddBCMA to include lymphomas. Upon closing, Arcellx will receive a $200M equity investment to purchase 3,242,542 shares of its common stock, which is expected to extend the company's cash runway into 2027. Following this investment, Gilead's estimated ownership will be 13%. Arcellx will also receive an upfront non-dilutive cash payment of $85M at closing and will be eligible for potential milestone payments, including the advancement of lymphoma and the license for ARC-SparX, as well as additional milestones, to offset prespecified development costs over a limited period of time. The transaction is expected to close around year-end 2023. Closing of the transaction is subject to expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act and other customary conditions. Beginning in the first quarter of 2022, consistent with recent industry communications from the U.S. SSEC, Gilead no longer excludes acquired IPR&D expenses from its non-GAAP financial measures. Assuming the transaction closes by year-end 2023, it expects the transaction to reduce Gilead's GAAP and non-GAAP 2023 EPS by approximately 9c-11c per share.

06:02 EST Genius Sports expands agreement with FanDuel - Genius Sports announced an expanded agreement with FanDuel Group to deliver its BetVision streaming solution. FanDuel will unveil BetVision as part of its premium NFL offering through Genius Sports. As the exclusive distributor of NFL Official League Data, Genius Sports will continue to provide FanDuel with access to the league's proprietary Next Gen Stats, or NGS, data as well as the official sports betting data feed. BetVision will allow FanDuel customers on mobile and tablet devices to take their live NFL viewing experience to the next level in the FanDuel sportsbook app. By incorporating BetVision into the FanDuel Sportsbook, fans will be able to watch select NFL games inside the app featuring live stat tracking used by some of North America's largest broadcast and streaming partners.

05:47 EST YouTube to require disclosure when videos include generative AI - YouTube plans to require users to disclose when they have uploaded realistic-looking manipulated or synthetic content, including using AI tools, in 2024, the company said in a blog post on Tuesday. "Specifically, we'll require creators to disclose when they've created altered or synthetic content that is realistic, including using AI tools. When creators upload content, we will have new options for them to select to indicate that it contains realistic altered or synthetic material. For example, this could be an AI-generated video that realistically depicts an event that never happened, or content showing someone saying or doing something they didn't actually do. This is especially important in cases where the content discusses sensitive topics, such as elections, ongoing conflicts and public health crises, or public officials. Creators who consistently choose not to disclose this information may be subject to content removal, suspension from the YouTube Partner Program, or other penalties. We'll work with creators before this rolls out to make sure they understand these new requirements." Reference Link

05:41 EST Honeywell selected by Aibot to provide cFBW system to support its eVTOL aircraft - Honeywell has been selected by Aibot to provide its Compact Fly-By-Wire, or cFBW, system to support Aibot's fully electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft. This Honeywell technology will empower the next generation of aircraft avionics and create a sustainable transportation ecosystem for the future. Honeywell's lightweight Compact Fly-By-Wire system, the size of a paperback book, provides aircraft manufacturers, like Aibot, greater flexibility in aircraft design without compromising power or safety. The system enables the removal of conventional mechanical linkages controlling the effectors, streamlining maintenance procedures, and reducing costs throughout the entire lifecycle of an aircraft. It also enables remote operation of the aircraft, translating instructions from the aircraft's operator into flight control commands on the aircraft. The system's envelope-limiting feature guarantees safe operations, making it particularly well-suited for stabilizing uniquely designed unmanned vehicles and delivering a stable flying experience.

05:33 EST ArcelorMittal enters additive manufacturing industry as steel powder supplier - ArcelorMittal announced its entry into the additive manufacturing, or AdM, market as a steel powder supplier. The company is building an industrial-scale inert gas atomizer in Aviles, Spain, to produce steel powders for AdM technologies such as laser powder bed fusion, or LPBF, binder jetting and direct energy deposition. The atomizer, which will start production in January 2024, will have a large batch-size production capability, from 200 kg to 3 tons, and an initial annual capacity of 1000 tons. This will enable ArcelorMittal to supply significant volumes of steel powders with consistent quality, reliability and traceability, meeting the high standards and specifications of the AdM industry. In line with ArcelorMittal's commitment to sustainability and decarbonization, the company is committed to advancing the sustainability of additive manufacturing. The atomizer will therefore produce powders from scrap steel, using renewable electricity, atomizing with industrial gases produced by renewable energy, and using recycled and recyclable packaging solutions. A new business unit, ArcelorMittal Powders, has been established to commercialize the output of the atomizer. The steel powders will be offered in size ranges suitable for all existing powder-based metal additive technologies in manufacturing industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and energy. They can also be used in the latest technological developments such as the brake disc coatings being developed to help Automotive OEMs and Tier Ones comply with the EU7 regulation on particle emissions. A layer of powder deposited on the brake disc provides wear and corrosion resistance which significantly reduces the particulate emissions of braking.

05:27 EST Polestar Automotive commences production of Polestar 4 - Polestar confirms the start of production of Polestar 4, with first deliveries to customers in China expected before the end of 2023. Official launch in all other Polestar markets is planned for early 2024, with customer deliveries in these markets expected within the same year.

05:21 EST Compass Pathways initiates UK component of COMP360 psilocybin treatment - Compass Pathways announced the initiation of the UK component of its phase 3 program of investigational COMP360 psilocybin treatment in treatment-resistant depression, or TRD. The research will take place in multiple sites in the UK, including at the Centre for Mental Health Research and Innovation in London, which officially opened. The ongoing phase 3 program is the largest randomized, controlled, double-blind psilocybin treatment clinical program ever conducted and follows results from Compass's phase 2b study of COMP360 psilocybin treatment. The phase 3 program consists of two pivotal trials and each trial has an integrated, long-term outcomes component. COMP 006 will take place in the UK and globally and will study three dose arms of COMP360. COMP 005 is a US-based trial examining the effect of a single 25mg dose of COMP360 psilocybin, compared with placebo.

05:11 EST Marsh McLennan teams with Ukraine to insure Black Sea grain shipments - Marsh McLennan in collaboration with the Ukrainian government, the Export Credit Agency of Ukraine, Ukreximbank, Ukrgasbank and DZ Bank, announced the launch of a new facility - Unity - to provide affordable insurance supporting the export of grain and other critical food supplies globally from Ukraine's Black Sea ports. Underwritten by insurers based at Lloyd's of London, Unity will provide up to $50M in hull and separate protection & indemnity, or P&I, war risk insurance. Ukreximbank, the State Export-Import Bank of Ukraine, and state-owned Ukrainian bank Ukrgasbank will provide standby letters of credit, each confirmed by DZ Bank, to support the facility which itself is backed by the Ukraine Ministry of the Economy, providing shipowners and charterers with war risk insurance in the absence of safe corridors. Global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright, provided advisory services.