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19:50 EST NeuroMetrix trading halted, news pending

19:22 EST Starbucks says will review SOC's proposed director nominees - Starbucks that it has received a notice of nomination by Strategic Organizing Center Investment Group of three director candidates for election to the Starbucks Board of Directors at its 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Company issued the following statement: "The Starbucks Board and executive leadership team regularly engage with all stakeholders, and we are committed to constructive dialogue that furthers our collective goal of creating long-term value for all stakeholders. Since its founding, Starbucks has been committed to a process of continuous improvement and transformation at all levels and has consistently sought to create opportunities for its partners. That continues today through our ongoing dialogue with our partners, as well as all of our stakeholders. As the world has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board and leadership team have evolved to meet the needs of a new era. A year ago, the Board brought in Laxman Narasimhan as the ceo of Starbucks through a unique six-month immersion leading up to a refounding of the company. Earlier this month, Narasimhan launched a new mission that puts our partners at the center of our purpose... Over the past three years, we have deepened our commitment to this approach and invested nearly $9 billion to uplift the overall partner and store experience, with more than one third of that investment going directly to the partners through wage increases, training, new innovative equipment and technology. This represents the reinvestment of an average of nearly 20% of Starbucks fiscal year profits back into the partner experience with that level of investment expected to continue in fiscal year 2024. These investments have led to a more consistent partner experience in company-operated stores across the U.S. Coupled with higher wages and the expansion of hours, these investments have not only resulted in lower turnover - which is now below pre-pandemic levels - but we have also increased hourly total cash compensation by nearly 50% since fiscal year 2020. The Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will review SOC Investment Group's proposed director nominee[s] in accordance with its normal process, and the Board will present its formal recommendation regarding director nominees in the Company's proxy statement and other materials to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Starbucks shareholders are not required to take any action at this time."

18:34 EST Mesoblast partners with BMT CTN - Mesoblast announced that the Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network, a body including centers responsible for approximately 80% of all U.S. allogeneic BMTs, has entered into an agreement to develop a pivotal trial of Mesoblast's lead product candidate Ryoncil in the treatment of adults with steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease. The BMT CTN is funded by the United States National Institutes of Health.

18:09 EST Seneca Foods announces voluntary recalled of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy - As a precautionary measure, Seneca Foods is announcing a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contains beef gravy. This product could potentially contain a soy allergen which is not declared on the label. Seneca is now retrieving improperly labeled Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy from its distribution system. This recall only affects Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy product sold by Hy-Vee. No other retailers are affected. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

17:30 EST User reports indicate problems at OpenAI, Downdetector says - Reference Link

17:04 EST Apple CEO Tim Cook would want successor to be from within, Apple Insider says - It is generally assumed that iphone maker, Apple, known for keeping its succession plans to itself, will pick a successor for CEO Tim Cook from within the company, William Gallagher wrote for Apple Insider. In an interview with podcast "Dua Lipa: At Your Service," produced by BBC, the Apple CEO, responded to questions on succession plans by confirming that he would want the candidate to be picked from within and his job is to ensure several names "for the board to pick from," added the AI story. Reference Link

17:02 EST Acadia Pharmaceuticals head of R&D, Doug Williamson, M.D., to leave - Acadia Pharmaceuticals announced that Doug Williamson, M.D., Executive Vice President, Head of Research and Development, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Dr. Williamson joined Acadia in January 2023 and will continue in his role during a transitional period. The company has initiated a search for his replacement.

16:34 EST Air Lease announces delivery of 25 Boeing 737-8 jets to Malaysia Airlines Berhad - Air Lease (AL) announced the first of 25 new Boeing (BA) 737-8 aircraft delivered to Malaysia Airlines Berhad from ALC's order book with Boeing. Featuring CFM LEAP 1B-27 engines, this new Boeing aircraft is the first 737-8 addition to Malaysia Airlines' fleet. "We are thrilled to announce ALC's first of 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft delivered to Malaysia Airlines," said Steven Udvar-Hazy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation. "Our significant deal for 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with MAB is a milestone transaction that demonstrates ALC's commitment to the national carrier's long-term fleet modernization and sustainability program. We are honored to be the first to introduce the 737-8 to the airline." This Boeing 737 aircraft joins six Airbus (EADSY) A350-900 aircraft currently on long-term lease to the airline from ALC.

16:34 EST Sonendo announces suspension of NYSE trading - Sonendo announced that, on November 15, 2023, it received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange that the Company was no longer in compliance with the NYSE continued listing standards set forth in Section 802.01B of the NYSE's Listed Company Manual due to the Company's average global market capitalization over a consecutive 30 trading-day period being less than $50 million and its stockholders' equity being less than $50 million. As set forth in the notice, as of November 14, 2023, the 30 trading-day average global market capitalization of the Company was approximately $15.5 million and the Company's last reported stockholders' equity as of September 30, 2023 was approximately $37.8 million. The Company has notified the NYSE that it intends to submit a plan to regain compliance within 45 days of the notice received on November 15, 2023 advising the NYSE of definitive action it has or will take to regain compliance. If the NYSE accepts the Company's plan, the Company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, may continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE during the 18-month cure period, subject to the Company's pending NYSE appeal and hearing determination.

16:32 EST Rio Tinto reaches settlement with SEC over RTCM impairment disclosure - Rio Tinto said it has reached a court approved settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission of a suit brought in 2017 concerning disclosure of the impairment of Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique (RTCM) reflected in Rio Tinto's 2012 year-end accounts. Without admitting to or denying the SEC's allegations related to its books, records and reporting requirements, Rio Tinto will pay a $28M penalty and retain an independent consultant to advise on its current policies, procedures, and controls related to impairment, disclosures and project risk. Former chief executive Tom Albanese has also reached a settlement with the SEC and will pay a $50,000 penalty, without admitting to or denying the allegations related to books and records and internal controls. Rio Tinto said it welcomes closure of the SEC case on appropriate and reasonable terms. With this settlement, all investigations of Rio Tinto regarding this matter have been finalised. Rio Tinto settled claims brought by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission in 2022 and the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority in 2017 relating to the same RTCM impairment. The U.S. Court who approved the SEC settlement previously dismissed a related private putative securities class action in 2019. An appeals court affirmed the dismissal.

16:26 EST Arcturus Therapeutics treatment of cystic fibrosis granted orphan status - Arcturus Therapeutics' treatment of cystic fibrosis was granted orphan status by the FDA, a post to the agency's website shows. Reference Link

16:23 EST Guess drops 15% to $20 after slashing FY24 guidance

16:12 EST Sutro Biopharma promotes Jane Chung to President and COO - Sutro Biopharma announced the promotion of Jane Chung to President and Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role, effective December 1. In this newly created position, Ms. Chung will be responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and overall business

16:08 EST Nordstrom reports Q3 GMV down 7.1% - Total Company net sales decreased 6.8 percent and GMV decreased 7.1 percent compared with the same period in fiscal 2022. The wind-down of Canadian operations had a negative impact on total Company net sales of 270 basis points. The timing shift of the Anniversary Sale, with roughly one week falling into the third quarter of 2023 versus one day in 2022, had a positive impact on net sales of approximately 200 basis points compared with the third quarter of 2022. For the Nordstrom banner, net sales decreased 9.4 percent and GMV decreased 9.8 percent compared with the same period in fiscal 2022. The wind-down of Canadian operations had a negative impact on Nordstrom banner net sales of 410 basis points. The timing shift of the Anniversary Sale had a positive impact on Nordstrom banner net sales of approximately 300 basis points compared with the third quarter of 2022. For the Nordstrom Rack banner, net sales decreased 1.8 percent compared with the same period in fiscal 2022. Eliminating store fulfillment for Nordstrom Rack digital orders during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 negatively impacted third quarter Rack banner sales by approximately 100 basis points. Digital sales decreased 11.3 percent compared with the same period in fiscal 2022. Eliminating store fulfillment for Nordstrom Rack digital orders during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 negatively impacted third quarter digital sales by approximately 100 basis points. The timing shift of the Anniversary Sale had a positive impact on Company digital sales of approximately 400 basis points compared with the third quarter of 2022. Digital sales represented 34 percent of total sales during the quarter. Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, of 35.0 percent increased 180 basis points compared with the same period in fiscal 2022 primarily due to lower markdowns, increased inventory productivity and lower buying and occupancy costs, partially offset by deleverage on lower sales. Ending inventory decreased 8.8 percent compared with the same period in fiscal 2022, versus a 6.8 percent decrease in sales.

16:05 EST Sonendo Inc trading halted, news pending

15:03 EST Mercury Systems shareholder Jana buys $8.7M in company shares - Shareholder of Mercury Systems JANA Partners disclosed the purchase of 259,922 shares of company stock at $33.42 per share between November 16 and November 20 for a total transaction amount of $8,685,710.

14:40 EST SMBC Aviation Capital orders 60 Airbus A320neo aircrafts - "Leading aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered a further 60 A320neo Family aircraft taking its total for the type to nearly 340 aircraft purchased directly from Airbus. Together with its existing orders for the A320neo Family, this new one ensures SMBC Aviation Capital will have a continuous delivery stream to beyond the end of the decade, deepening Airbus and SMBC Aviation Capital's long standing strategic partnership on the A320neo Family programme. This transaction is further testament of sustained global demand for technologically advanced, fuel-efficient aircraft, and comes amidst the continuing strong recovery in air travel worldwide," said Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital. "With sustainability and operational efficiency remaining key priorities for our customers, we anticipate even greater demand for aircraft such as the A320neo and the A321neo in the years ahead. We look forward to strengthening our valued partnership with Airbus as we help our customers navigate these priorities." said the company in an earlier statement.

13:52 EST SoFi Technologies CEO buys 22,500 shares - SoFi Technologies CEO Anthony Noto purchased 22,500 shares of the company's common stock in multiple trades on November 21 with an average purchase price of $6.5017, according to a regulatory filing. Reference Link

13:06 EST Uber enters nationwide partnership with Big Lots - Uber Technologies (UBER) announced a new nationwide partnership with Big Lots (BIG), bringing the home discount retailer's massive selection to the Uber Eats app. Just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year more than 1,200 Big Lots retail locations across the US are now available for consumers to shop with Uber Eats.

12:14 EST Walmart introduces parcel stations to speed up delivery - Jennifer McKeehan, Senior Vice President, Transportation and Delivery, Walmart U.S., said in corporate news post: "With 4,700 stores located within 10 miles of 90% of the U.S. population, we have a unique ability to serve customers quickly. It's why our stores have evolved to be more than just a place to shop - they're now online fulfillment centers and delivery hubs, supported by an extensive transportation and last-mile delivery network. Today we have over 4,000 stores operating as delivery hubs, fulfilling and delivering a variety of different order types. As we continue growing our omnichannel fulfillment capabilities, I'm excited to share what's next: adding parcel stations to our hubs. Parcel stations help us move goods even faster to a customer's home by using our Private Fleet to transport more online orders. Packages originate in our fulfillment centers and move to a sortation center or directly to stores, where they are then delivered to a customer's home using our last-mile delivery network. In many ways you can think of a parcel station like a mini post office that receives and delivers packages... We will have over 40 parcel stations in stores by the end of the year, with many operating now in time for the busy holiday shopping season. We plan to expand this capability to other locations next year as we better serve customers with speed, accuracy and reliability. As we do, we'll not only enhance the way we serve Walmart customers but also other businesses with Walmart GoLocal." Reference Link

12:07 EST KnightSwan Acquisition won't consummate an initial business combination - KnightSwan Acquisition Corporation, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced that its board of directors has determined to redeem all of its outstanding shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share because the company will not consummate an initial business combination within the time period required by its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The previously disclosed non-binding letter of intent has been terminated in accordance with its terms. As stated in the Certificate of Incorporation, if the company is unable to complete an initial business combination by July 25, 2024, the company will: (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter subject to lawfully available funds therefor, redeem 100% of the public shares in consideration of a per share price, payable in cash.

12:03 EST AIM ImmunoTech completes treatment of last subject in Phase 2 study of Ampligen - AIM ImmunoTech announced the last subject has completed treatment in the Company's Phase 2 study evaluating Ampligen as a potential therapeutic for people with the Post-COVID condition of fatigue. As previously announced, the Company completed enrollment in the AMP-518 study in August 2023. Approximately 80 subjects, ages 18 to 60 years, were enrolled and randomized 1:1 to receive twice-weekly intravenous infusions of Ampligen or placebo for 12 weeks, with a follow-up phase of two weeks. To date, no severe adverse events have been reported. The Company remains on track to report topline data as early as Q1 2024. The AMP-518 clinical trial is a two-arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to evaluate efficacy and safety of Ampligen in subjects experiencing the post-COVID condition of fatigue. The primary protocol planned outcome measure of the study is change from baseline to week 13 in PROMIS Fatigue Score. Other protocol planned study outcomes include: change from baseline to week 6 in PROMIS Fatigue Score; change from baseline to weeks 6 and 13 in distance traveled during a Six-Minute Walk Test; proportion of subjects that surpass 54 meters in the Six-Minute Walk Test at the end of 12-week treatment phase; change from baseline to weeks 6 and 13 in PROMIS Cognitive Function Score; and change from baseline to weeks 6 and 13 in PROMIS Sleep Disturbance Score.

12:00 EST American Eagle falls -15.8% - American Eagle is down -15.8%, or -$3.13 to $16.62.

12:00 EST Dycom rises 16.8% - Dycom is up 16.8%, or $14.53 to $101.18.

12:00 EST Burlington Stores rises 21.8% - Burlington Stores is up 21.8%, or $29.75 to $166.47.

11:35 EST American Eagle seeing sustained momentum across brands, QTD revenue up MSD

11:00 EST Microsoft CTO tells OpenAI staff they have role at Microsoft - Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott said via X: "To my partners at OpenAI: We have seen your petition and appreciate your desire potentially to join Sam Altman at Microsoft's new AI Research Lab. Know that if needed, you have a role at Microsoft that matches your compensation and advances our collective mission."

10:38 EST Wolverine Boots and Apparel licenses sock business to Renfro Brands - Wolverine Boots and Apparel announced that it has made the strategic decision to license their sock business exclusively to Renfro Brands. "To better service the needs of our retailer partners and consumers, the decision to partner with Renfro reinforces our prioritization of the sock category," said Tom Kennedy, President of Wolverine Boots and Wolverine Worldwide's Work Group. "Wolverine, in partnership with Renfro, is focused on providing the highest quality products in the industry in order to elevate our commitment to comfort and durability." Wolverine socks produced by Renfro will be in market in January 2024 and will be available at retailers nationwide as well as Wolverine.com.

10:34 EST Ford moving ahead with 'right-sized' BlueOval Battery Park project in Marshall - Ford stated in an update posted to its corporate newsroom: "While we remain bullish on our long-term strategy for electric vehicles, we are re-timing and resizing some investments. As stated previously, we have been evaluating BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall. We are pleased to confirm we are moving ahead with the Marshall project, consistent with the Ford+ plan for growth and value creation. However, we are right-sizing as we balance investment, growth, and profitability. The facility will now create more than 1,700 good-paying American jobs to produce a planned capacity of approximately 20 GWh. We still expect BlueOval Battery Park Michigan to be the first of Ford's battery plants of this kind when it begins producing LFP battery cells starting in 2026." Reference Link

10:27 EST Analog Devices has 'pretty strong confidence' that Automotive will grow in 2024

10:14 EST Mira Pharmaceuticals announces insights from presentation on MIRA1a - MIRA Pharmaceuticals revealed insights into the cognitively enhancing effects of MIRA1a in normal mice during a presentation at the University of Louisville's Christine Lee Brown Envirome Institute's Grand Rounds from Dr. Adam Kaplin, MD, Ph.D., President and Chief Scientific Officer of MIRA Pharmaceuticals and Adjunct Faculty member at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Kaplin's presentation covered his research on psychotropic drug development, specifically examining the contrasting properties of THC and MIRA1a, a novel, cutting-edge THC analog. Key Findings from Dr. Kaplin's Presentation: Overcoming Biphasic Response: While THC exhibited limitations with a biphasic response, being therapeutic at low doses but toxic at high doses, MIRA1a showcased unparalleled stability, even at high doses, without any toxic side effects. Unprecedented Cognitive Boost: MIRA1a demonstrated a doubling of the performance of normal adult mice in learning and memory tests, showcasing MIRA1a's potential to elevate cognitive abilities beyond normal thresholds.

10:07 EST BeiGene treatment of multiple myeloma granted orphan designation - BeiGene's Sonrotoclax was granted FDA orphan designation as a treatment of multiple myeloma, according to a post to the agency's website. Reference Link

10:05 EST Rio Tinto, Aymium partner to trial renewable biocarbon product - Rio Tinto and Aymium have partnered to develop and trial a renewable biocarbon product for use as an alternative resource to reduce emissions in large scale industrial processes. The product has been successfully trialled as a replacement for anthracite used in ilmenite smelting processes at Rio Tinto's metallurgical complex in Sorel-Tracy, a world leading producer of high-grade titanium dioxide feedstock as well as iron and steel for specialised applications. In a strengthening of the partnership, Rio Tinto has made a further equity investment in Aymium following its participation in a funding round in 2022. The second investment is part of Rio Tinto's support for innovations needed to meet its 2030 emission reduction targets and deliver lower carbon supply chains. The partners will now be working together on options for large-scale production of a biocarbon product. Funds from this investment will be directed towards advancing the construction of Aymium's new production facilities in North America and supporting their Research and Development initiatives.

10:02 EST Huntington Ingalls secures Air Force contract to enhance information-sharing - HII announced that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a three-year task order under the Analytical and Technical Services contract to provide information-sharing capabilities to the Five Eyes intelligence alliance comprised of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The objective of the Pegasus task order, administered by the Secretary of the Air Force's Concept, Development and Management Mission Partner Capability Office, is to provide email, phone, video and chat capabilities to enable seamless collaboration between Five Eyes warfighters at both a national and international level.

10:00 EST FinVolution falls -14.1% - FinVolution is down -14.1%, or -72c to $4.42.

10:00 EST Sibanye Stillwater falls -20.4% - Sibanye Stillwater is down -20.4%, or -$1.06 to $4.14.

10:00 EST Dycom rises 13.8% - Dycom is up 13.8%, or $11.95 to $98.60.

10:00 EST Burlington Stores rises 17.2% - Burlington Stores is up 17.2%, or $23.54 to $160.25.

09:55 EST Timber Pharmaceuticals Inc trading resumes

09:49 EST Immix Biopharma announces FDA approval of IND application for NXC-201 - Immix Biopharma announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Investigational New Drug application for BCMA CAR-T NXC-201. With this clearance, NEXICART-2 is to expand studies of NXC-201 in relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis to the United States. Favorable tolerability enables potential expansion into autoimmune indications. 72 patients have been dosed with NXC-201 ex-U.S. Relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis dose escalation levels included: 150 x 106, 450 x 106, and 800 x 106 CAR+T cells, demonstrating a 100% overall response rate. Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma dose escalation levels included: 150 x 106, 450 x 106, and 800 x 106 CAR+T cells, demonstrating a 95% overall response rate with median 11.9 months of follow-up. NXC-201 publications, presentations and posters include the 65th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition, 27th Annual American Society for Gene and Cell Therapy, 20th International Myeloma Society Annual Meeting, Clinical Cancer Research, 49th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Haematologica.

09:47 EST FinVolution falls -12.1% - FinVolution is down -12.1%, or -62c to $4.52.

09:47 EST Sibanye Stillwater falls -21.2% - Sibanye Stillwater is down -21.2%, or -$1.10 to $4.10.

09:47 EST Artivion rises 15.4% - Artivion is up 15.4%, or $2.18 to $16.30.

09:39 EST Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp IV trading resumes

09:34 EST Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp IV trading halted, volatility trading pause

09:32 EST Safe & Green signs non-binding LOI for real estate AI software integration - Safe and Green Development Corporation signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Majestic World Holdings relating to a proposed strategic partnership between SG Devco and MWH, wherein SG Devco will invest in MWH in exchange for access to MWH's software platform Xene. The XENE Platform, powered by advanced AI technology, has the goal of creating a decentralized real estate marketplace, creating an all-in-one solution that brings banks, institutions, home builders, clients, agents, vendors, gig workers, and insurers into a seamlessly integrated and structured AI-driven environment. This development expects to significantly save time and resources for all parties involved. The platform streamlines property transactions, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional buyers' agent models. Agents joining the platform can enjoy numerous benefits, including retaining their license, branding, and signs while benefiting from Xene's Arizona referral fee agreement and a simplified monthly membership structure. Additional details about the proposed project will be communicated when the Company achieves relevant milestones.

09:29 EST Volcon appoints Doug Cline as director of sales for the U.S. - Volcon announces the appointment of Doug Cline as the new Director of Sales for the United States. As the former Director of OEM Partnerships at Dominion DMS, Doug played a pivotal role in negotiating and closing strategic partnerships with industry-leading SaaS companies.

09:17 EST Avantax welcomes Lincoln Sparrow Advisors team to Avantax Community - Avantax welcomes Joshua B. Heims, AIF, and Alan Gnoinski and their Lincoln Sparrow Advisors team to the Avantax Community. The financial advisors have approximately $100 million in total client assets as of September 2023.

09:15 EST Sphere Entertainment no longer plans to develop a Sphere in United Kingdom - In a regulatory filing, Sphere Entertainment reported that on November 21, the company announced that it was formally notified by the Mayor of London that its planning application for a Sphere venue in Stratford, London was not approved. "In light of this decision, the company no longer plans to allocate resources towards the development of a Sphere in the United Kingdom. The company continues to have substantive discussions regarding the development of Sphere in other international markets. In connection with this decision, the company expects to record a non-cash impairment charge for project costs, primarily related to professional fees, of approximately $80M in the quarter ending December 31, 2023. The company does not expect any significant estimated future cash expenditures associated with the impairment charge. In addition, the company is evaluating its options regarding the disposition of approximately $77M of real estate acquired in connection with this project and may incur an additional non-cash impairment charge associated with such capitalized real estate," the filing stated.

09:14 EST Signing Day Sports to investigate stock price decline - Signing Day Sports stated that it is not aware of any fundamental business reason for the precipitous decline in its stock since the commencement of trading on the NYSE American exchange, and the company believes that such decline may be the result of illegal short selling in its stock. The company has commenced an investigation into the trading of its stock and will take appropriate legal action based on its findings.

09:11 EST Lowe's says customers prioritizing experiences over goods - Saw increased pressure on bigger ticket purchases in Q3. Expects to grow Pro sales at 2x the pace of the market. "Pleased" with performance of outlet locations. Says rural customers best DIY segment. Says "bullish" on medium to long term outlook of housing industry. Comments taken from Q3 earnings conference call.

09:10 EST PureCycle releases life cycle assessment results for European facility - PureCycle Technologies released new data from a third-party baseline Life Cycle Assessment study that shows the future polypropylene waste purification plant at the port of Antwerp in Belgium is expected to release fewer carbon emissions, use less energy and rely upon less fossil resources than global virgin plastic production. The study was conducted by the well-known independent assurance and risk management expert, DNV, following the ISO-14040/44 LCA-framework. Based on the estimates from PureCycle's flagship facility in Ironton, Ohio and the energy grid in Belgium, the study found that the port of Antwerp facility will consume 86% less energy than global virgin PP production. Assessment data also indicates that the European facility is expected to reduce green-house gas emissions by 61% and reduce fossil-based resource usage by 64% when compared to virgin plastic. In 2022, a third party LCA study conducted by Boundless for PureCycle's Ironton, Ohio plant projected the site would use 79% less energy andhave 35% lower carbon emissions than new PP plastic. The study also indicated that future PureCycle plants could further improve on these initial estimates and appears to have been confirmed by the DNV study.

09:09 EST US Bitcoin stockholders approve Hut 8 Mining transaction - U.S. Data Mining Group, Inc. d/b/a US Bitcoin Corp USBTC is thrilled to announce that its stockholders have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the proposed business combination with Hut 8 Mining or Hut 8 one of North America's largest and innovative digital asset mining pioneers. This decision follows the recent approval by Hut 8's shareholders as announced on Sept. 13..."I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished at US Bitcoin Corp. and equally excited about our future with Hut 8," says Asher Genoot, President of US Bitcoin Corp. "Our shareholders have seen the immense value and potential in this merger of equals, and their overwhelming support is testament to this. ..the common stock of the combined company, Hut 8 is expected to be listed on Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the proposed ticker symbol "HUT".

09:07 EST Wrap Technologies announces expanding deployments of BolaWrap 150 - Wrap Technologies announces the expanding deployments of its innovative BolaWrap 150 Remote Restraint device in the field. This expansion heralds a transformative era in law enforcement, emphasizing BolaWrap's exceptional capacity in providing a safer and non-harmful approach in a wide array of situations that officers encounter, including those involving mental health crises, homelessness, and substance abuse. "Our mission has always been to equip law enforcement with tools that promote both officer safety and community welfare," said Kevin Mullins, CEO of Wrap Technologies. "We are seeing increased use of BolaWrap in the field as reported by law enforcement agencies. The growing adoption of BolaWrap highlights the importance of a non-lethal approach in modern policing. We are thrilled to see our technology playing a pivotal role in transforming how officers address challenging situations."

09:06 EST Genentech and Nvidia in strategic drug discovery and development AI pact - Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (RHHBY) announced a multi-year strategic research collaboration with NVIDIA (NVDA) that couples Genentech's artificial intelligence AI capabilities, extensive biological and molecular datasets, and research expertise with NVIDIA's world-leading accelerated computing capabilities and AI to speed up drug discovery and development. The collaboration is designed to significantly enhance Genentech's advanced AI research programs by transforming its generative AI models and algorithms into a next-generation AI platform, expediting the discovery and delivery of novel therapies and medicines to people. The companies will join forces to accelerate and optimize Genentech's proprietary machine learning ML algorithms and models on NVIDIA DGX Cloud, which provides a training-as-a-service platform built on dedicated NVIDIA AI supercomputing and software, including NVIDIA BioNemo for generative AI applications in drug discovery. NVIDIA will share its computing expertise with Genentech's teams of computational scientists with the goal of optimizing and scaling Genentech's models, and in that process, may improve or enhance NVIDIA's platforms.

09:03 EST Nexxen launches TV Viewership Audience in U.K., expands offering in U.S. - Nexxen announced the launch of TV Viewership Audiences across the United Kingdom, as well as the expansion of its broader TV Intelligence offering in the United States - a suite of targeting, planning and measurement capabilities, rooted in contextual and exclusive automatic content recognition data. Both the launch and expansion are the result of the consolidation and integration of TV targeting and measurement solutions into the company's Nexxen Discovery platform and demand-side platform.

09:01 EST Arthur J. Gallagher acquires Hughes Insurance Agency - Arthur J. Gallagher acquired Queensbury, New York-based Hughes Insurance Agency. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Hughes Insurance Agency provides comprehensive commercial, personal and life & health insurance services to independent businesses and individuals in the Northeastern United States. Linda Abodeely, Joe Koncikowski and their team will continue to operate out of their current location as part of Gallagher Agency Alliance under the direction of Jen Tadin, managing director of Gallagher's Global Small Business practice.

08:50 EST Medtronic sees Q3 organic revenue growth 4%-4.5% - Says consistently focused on delivering mid single digit revenue growth. Says inflation stabilizing a bit but still higher than historical. Says U.S. dollar has been strong. Says likely facing a headwind from foreign exchange and tax reform. Comments and guidance taken from Q2 earnings conference call.

08:48 EST Ainos reports data from clinical studies for VELDONA - Ainos announced that positive top-line data has been reported from three clinical studies for its VELDONA(R)low-dose oral interferon formulation as a potential treatment for oral warts in HIV-seropositive patients. The positive results partially fulfill the hypotheses of the three studies in establishing a safe daily dose, and demonstrate the formulation's superior efficacy compared to a placebo in relieving oral warts in HIV-seropositive individuals. Based on these results, Ainos plans to pursue a pre-IND meeting with the United States Food and Drug Administration in advance of planned Phase III clinical studies for the drug candidate. A total of 77 HIV-seropositive subjects were enrolled and evaluated between a pilot study and two Phase II clinical studies. Subjects were randomly assigned to either active treatment or placebo groups, with subjects in the active treatment groups received VELDONA lozenges via the oral cavity three times per day for 24 weeks. The placebo subjects were given a matching placebo lozenge at the same interval. After a 24-week treatment, subjects who were administered VELDONA lozenges experienced a reduction of over 75% in the total mucosal surface area covered by oral warts. This was in a significantly greater proportion of HIV-seropositive subjects who are infected with multiple oral warts and who are receiving combination anti-retroviral therapy. Ainos has conducted three trial studies for the treatment of oral warts in HIV-seropositive patients. The first was an open-label pilot study involving 15 HIV-seropositive males with multiple oral warts. The second was a single-blind, dose-ranging study involving 21 HIV-seropositive subjects with multiple oral warts who received a combination anti-retroviral therapy with or without PI. The third was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving a total of 80 HIV-seropositive participants on highly active antiretroviral therapy, randomized to IFN-alpha or placebo for up to 24 weeks. Human immunodeficiency virus, more commonly known as HIV, is a disease which destroys the body's CD4 cells, which are crucial to immune function. It can increase a patient's susceptibility to opportunistic infections such as human papillomavirus, tuberculosis, and fungal and bacterial infections. HPV infection has been identified as the most significant risk factor in the development of oral lesions among the HIV-seropositive population. Viral lesions on the mouth of HIV patients are common and may be indicative of disease progression. Current treatment options for HIV-related oral warts are limited. Pharmacological treatment of intraoral and labial warts is not well-established, with no clinical trials specifically targeting this indication. Only a handful of case reports exist involving the use of drugs such as cidofovir, bleomycin, cimetidine, podophyllum, or intralesional interferon-alpha injections. Oral warts can be surgically removed if they interfere with eating and speaking, or if they are cosmetically displeasing, though surgical removal comes with a risk of local recurrence. The location of the warts and the amount of tissue remaining after removal must also be considered when debating surgical resection.

08:45 EST Ayro registered on Transport Canada's Appendix G pre-clearance program - AYRO announces that the Company is now registered on Transport Canada's Appendix G Pre-clearance Program as a foreign manufacturer of new Canadian specification low-speed vehicles. As a result, it is now easier for Canadian commercial importers to import new Canadian-compliant AYRO vehicles into Canada. The first of these vehicles, the AYRO Vanish LSEV, entered into low-rate initial production earlier this year after completing all applicable homologation requirements in the United States and Canada, as well as passing California Air Resources Board confirmatory testing.

08:44 EST Bigg Digital Assets says Netcoins continues to see 'significant growth' - BIGG Digital Assets is pleased to update investors on its recent trading and platform performance as the crypto market rises. With crypto market conditions steadily improving throughout 2023, Netcoins has seen consistent trading volumes. Most recently, the crypto market has seen significant gains from Bitcoin, Ethereum and a surge amongst a number of alt-coins. With momentum gaining around a number of BTC and ETH ETF Filings in the United States ahead of the April Bitcoin halving, the market is showing signals of renewed interest in crypto trading and investing. Netcoins has continued to see growth in the platforms' Assets under Custody. As of November 15, 2023. Netcoins total Assets under Custody is $81.2 Million. Netcoins has seen double digit growth month over month from September through October, with a rise in AUC of $10M during each month. Monthly trading volumes have increased significantly. In October, Netcoins saw $22M in overall trading volume on the platform. For the first 15 days of November, Netcoins has seen over $25M in trading volume on the platform, and will have its largest volume month of the year. Over $225M worth of crypto assets have been traded on the Netcoins platform year to date, which shows the stability and liquidity of the operation. At the start of October, Netcoins hired Andrew Bulman as its North American Lead for Netcoins OTC Sales and Trading. Just 6 weeks into the launch of the desk Netcoins OTC has seen a deal flow of over $12.6M with significant momentum created heading into the month of November. Netcoins Staking has seen increasing adoption of staking since launching the service on May 31, 2023. As of November 15, 2023, 11.3% of client ETH holdings are staked. This represents a steady increase since June 2023 when Netcoins saw 6.5% of client ETH holdings staked. Netcoins Pay is a free debit card with no credit required allowing registered Netcoins Canada users to make every day purchases using their card wherever Mastercard is accepted. Netcoins offers a 1% Bitcoin reward to its customers for every dollar that they spend using the card. Over $9M has been spent using the Netcoins Pay Mastercard by Canadian users this year, a number that will pass $10M by the end of November. The card has seen strong adoption since its inception and has paid out nearly $55,000 Bitcoin rewards to users for making payments with the card in 2023.

08:40 EST Cuentas releases management update on construction method - Cuentas has released a management update highlighting the use of a pioneering construction method, reminiscent of interlocking LEGO bricks. This method forms entire structures engineered to withstand natural disasters, boasting top-tier ratings for hurricane and earthquake resistance. This marks the initial phase of Cuentas' visionary goal to revolutionize housing affordability through innovative construction practices. In a significant management update, Arik Maimon, CEO of Cuentas, shared insights into the company's triumphant foray into real estate investments and the strategic alliance with RENCO. The completion of its inaugural ninety-six-unit multifamily development using revolutionary construction technology represents a departure from traditional methods. This milestone has garnered extensive media coverage, with a special focus on core products manufactured with naturally occurring raw materials and recycled products in an environmentally friendly process. Maimon, CEO, emphasized, "The investments in Lakewood Village and our new project in Tampa stand as a testament to our management's visionary approach and the strategic selection of this groundbreaking building technology. Our commitment to expanding Cuentas into the lucrative rental income real estate sector is bolstered by the cost-effectiveness and rapid construction capabilities of Renco's technology, ensuring the provision of affordable and quality housing."

08:39 EST Splash Beverage's Copa di Vino, Pulpoloco to be featured in Thornton stores - Splash Beverage announced that Thornton convenience store chain will be featuring Copa di Vino single serve premium wines and Pulpoloco Sangria in Illinois and surrounding areas. The launch will feature varietals of Copa di Vino Premium Wine and varietals of Pulpoloco Sangria. Robert Nistico, Splash Beverage Group's Chairman and CEO, commented, "As we continue to build our foundation of distribution and retail support, this adds to our availability and footprint as we continue our push across the country. The relationship with Thorntons and the parent company, AMPM is extremely valuable to us and supports my statements that the portfolio approach, while takes time to build, is very effective over time and offers the opportunity to add other brands in the portfolio to the mix. We appreciate this authorization very much and wish everyone a very pleasant Thanksgiving!"

08:36 EST Casa Systems sets cable industry milestone with DOCSIS 4.0 extended spectrum - Casa Systems announced that Casa Systems' Virtual CCAP, vCCAP, coupled with the company's RPD200 solution, has secured a world's first in performance that enables cable modems to achieve full utilization of the extended spectrum available via the DOCSIS 4.0 specification at the recent CableLabs and Kyrio InteropLabs DOCSIS 4.0 Technology event. This successful demonstration showcased the interoperability of Casa Systems' vCCAP and RPD solution with third-party DOCSIS 4.0 cable modems achieving remarkable extended spectrum utilization - up to 1.8 GHz downstream and 396 MHz upstream. This breakthrough not only marks a significant stride in technological innovation but also provides operators with unparalleled flexibility to deploy multi-gigabit broadband services, paving the way for the 10G era. "Through our continuing commitment to innovation in the cable industry sustained over the past 20-plus years, Casa has been helping cable operators move their industry forward," said Casa Systems CEO Michael Glickman. "The unprecedented performance of our market-leading access technologies, including our vCCAP, vBNG and mobile packet cores, will fundamentally shift the competitive landscape across the telecom industry, allowing providers to deliver multi-gigabit services as well as set a sustainable foundation for network evolution as we shift to a virtualized future."

08:35 EST Clean Energy Technologies leads discussion on sustainable energy at APEC - Clean Energy Technologies announced its participation in the Asia Pacific Economic Conference 2023, held in San Francisco. Under the theme "Making Smart Sustainable," CETY's CEO, Kam Mahdi, led discussions focused on forging a resilient and sustainable through technological means. This year's APEC, attended by leaders from its 21 member countries, featured a landmark meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Joe Biden. Their discussion centered on bolstering the sustainability partnership between the world's two largest economies. CEO Kam Mahdi of CETY emphasized the significance of global collaboration in his address: "Achieving a resilient, sustainable future hinges on international cooperation. It's essential for governments to lead the way by implementing supportive policies and incentives that fosters this goal." Over the last five years, CETY has expanded its global footprint, aligning with the cooperative spirit championed at APEC. A testament to this expansion is CETY's partnership with Natural Gas Pipeline Network Group Co., Ltd. in China, reflecting China's shift from coal to renewable energy. This partnership grants CETY access to China's natural gas network. The reach of NGPNG's infrastructure across China not only facilitates CETY's access to international gas imports but also expands the company's sales capabilities through NGPNG's network. To further underscore CETY's dedication to renewable energy initiatives, the company announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement in 2023. This agreement, forged between Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC (VRG), a limited liability company affiliated with CETY and VEPP, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation that administers two of Vermont's Renewable Energy Programs under contract with the Vermont Public Utility Commission, involves the sale of all electric power and other related benefits derived from a 2.2-megawatt biogas facility in Lyndonville, Vermont. CETY is set to take the helm in the design, construction, and operational management of this facility, employing its innovative high-temperature ablative fast pyrolysis reactor.

08:34 EST NNN Reit General Counsel Christopher Tessitore to retire, Gina Steffens succeeds - NNN Reit announced that Christopher Tessitore, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, will retire effective January 1, 2024. Gina Steffens will succeed Tessitore as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Steffens will join the company as of November 30. Steffens joins NNN with extensive public and private company experience. She was most recently CEO of PHM Brands.

08:32 EST Reliance Global announces LOI to acquire benefits enrollment company - Reliance Global Group announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent, LOI, to acquire a well established benefits enrollment company. The Target is a leading provider of voluntary benefits to approximately 45,000 employees throughout the United States and utilizes cutting-edge technology, setting them apart in the industry. The acquisition is subject to the execution of a definitive agreement and other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024. Ezra Beyman, CEO of Reliance, commented, "We are excited to announce our most significant planned acquisition to date, which would more than double our current revenue and provide attractive EBITDA returns. During fiscal year 2024, the Target is expected to generate over $21 million in revenue, increasing Reliance's expected consolidated revenue by more than 100% to $35 million, which should result in very significant cash flow for the combined companies in 2024 and beyond. This business offers a number of unique voluntary benefits programs across many industries, which will enhance Reliance's overall product offerings. We are very energized about this opportunity and believe that onboarding this target into the Reliance family will provide enhanced synergistic opportunities, in line with Reliance's OneFirm go-to-market platform."

08:31 EST Rigetti Computing awarded Phase 2 of DARPA Benchmarking Program - Rigetti Computing was awarded Phase 2 of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Quantum Benchmarking Program to develop benchmarks for quantum application performance on large-scale quantum computers. The award is worth up to $1.5 million based on the achievement of certain milestones. The goal of the DARPA Benchmarking Program is to create key quantum computing metrics for fault tolerant quantum computing, make those metrics testable, and estimate the required quantum and classical resources needed to reach critical performance thresholds. The three-year project comprises two phases. Rigetti was awarded Phase 1 in March 2022, and Phase 2 will be completed in March 2025. The University of Technology Sydney, Aalto University, and the University of Southern California will continue to be project partners in Phase 2. The key output of Phase 1 was the development of a resource estimation framework to provide insight into the requirements of a superconducting quantum computing system necessary for solving large-scale, complex problems. Phase 2 will entail refining and optimizing our estimates for selected utility-scale problems, delivering new upper bounds on these requirements. Another benefit of this resource estimation framework is to enable a cost benefit analysis into whether the resources needed to run a quantum application will be met by the value of solving the particular problem. A challenge in developing quantum algorithms is understanding how a problem will scale, and at what point a dataset is large or complex enough to benefit from the unique properties of quantum computing. Estimating the amount of time, the number of qubits, and the energy required could accelerate the work towards designing an optimized algorithm. Phase 2 will be heavily focused on researching fault-tolerant quantum applications. Of particular interest are dynamical chemistry simulations and modeling the dynamics of quantum systems.

08:28 EST Zentek says Albany Graphite Corp. CEO Brian Bosse departs role - Effective November 16, 2023, Brian Bosse has ceased to act as the CEO of Albany Graphite Corp. He will continue to support the Company through his role as a director of Zentek Ltd. Greg Fenton, the CEO of Zentek Ltd. has been appointed as the interim CEO of Albany Graphite Corp.

08:27 EST Can-Fite: Complete response in patient with HCC treated with namodenoson - Can-Fite BioPharma announced that a patient who participated in the Phase II Liver Cancer Study and was treated with namodenoson has a complete response and overall survival of 6.9 years. Liver Cancer designated as hepatocellular carcinoma HCC is a major global health problem due to its incidence, associated mortality, and lack of effective treatment modalities, particularly for patients with advanced hepatic dysfunction known as disease stage Child Pugh B. A patient with advanced HCC that was enrolled in the former Can-Fite Phase II study continues to receive treatment with namodenoson and has now an overall survival of 6.9 years with the disappearance of ascites, normal liver function, and good quality of life and defined as a complete response. Can-Fite has received agreement from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA and European Medicines Agency EMA on a pivotal Phase III clinical study which is now enrolling patients in Israel, Europe and the US. Namodenoson has Orphan Drug status with both the FDA and EMA, as well as Fast Track Status with the FDA for the treatment of HCC. .."We are currently enrolling patients for the pivotal Phase III clinical study and hope that if the interim analysis data will be positive, we will be able to get a conditional approval, and that patients who suffer from this devastating disease will enjoy our drug," stated Can-Fite CEO Motti Farbstein. According to the American Cancer Society, liver cancer accounts for more than 700,000 deaths globally each year.

08:20 EST Walmart partners with Bamboo Rose for new enterprise sourcing platform - Walmart announced a joint project with Bamboo Rose to develop and implement an enterprise sourcing platform - ESP - bringing together disparate systems. Through the new ESP, Walmart Sourcing associates around the globe will more easily collaborate with buyers, product development teams and suppliers improving the way the company procures and imports goods for resale. The single sourcing platform creates greater visibility across teams enabling Walmart associates to make more informed purchasing decisions on volume and cost, improving access of goods to other markets and potentially reducing waste in categories such as perishable goods and other sensitive product lines.

08:15 EST Infinera awarded California competes grant to increase domestic production - Infinera announced it has been awarded a California Competes grant valued at up to $14M over five years by the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development. This is a first step to expand and modernize Infinera's U.S.-based domestic production of next-generation semiconductors and continue to support innovation and economic development in the United States in future years. The CalCompetes grant will enable Infinera, a domestic optical compound semiconductor manufacturer with in-house fab operations and advanced test and packaging capabilities in multiple states, to build upon its 20+ year history in the United States and continue to drive innovation in indium phosphide-based compound semiconductor and monolithic photonic integrated circuit technologies. "We are grateful and honored to receive this grant award, which represents an important step in helping to boost America's domestic production of semiconductor technologies," said David Heard, Chief Executive Officer, Infinera. "Since our founding, we chose to keep our optical compound semiconductor fab and advanced packaging operations in the United States. We remain committed to leveraging our unique expertise, talent, and capabilities to support the goals of U.S. federal and state initiatives focused on economic development and national security."

08:11 EST Tritium supplies rapid chargers for Wales' largest EV charging facility - Tritium DCFC announced that the company will provide the rapid chargers for Wales' largest EV charging facility. With this new charging site, locals, visitors, and National Library of Wales staff in Aberystwyth will gain access to Wales' largest EV charging site, thanks to a new hub with 40 charging points - including five rapid Tritium 75kW DC chargers with 10 connectors - at the National Library of Wales. The charging hub will benefit local EV owners, including customers of nearby towns and villages, as well as attract tourists who are either visiting or passing through Aberystwyth. This rollout will allow EV drivers to visit the retail site and browse the library while they wait for their EV to complete a charge cycle, which in turn will increase visitors through the library's doors to support the local institution. "While the UK Government has now confirmed plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, the rollout of EV charging infrastructure must continue to accelerate to meet their target to install 300,000 public charging stations by 2030. Wales has a major role to play in this acceleration so that the whole of the UK transport network is electrified, allowing drivers to traverse the country," said Tritium CEO Jane Hunter.

08:10 EST Onfolio launches DealPipe off-market deal origination service - Onfolio Holdings announces the launch of DealPipe, a service for sourcing "off-market" acquisition targets. Dealpipe.io launched on Friday November 17th and received dozens of inquiries in the first 24 hours of going live. The team are excited about the opportunities to help serial acquirers find online or offline businesses to add to their portfolios, and to help business owners find good homes for their businesses. For their efforts, the Dealpipe team will earn monthly retainers, plus a success fee based on a percentage of the successful acquisition price, creating a lucrative business model.

08:08 EST Presto Automation appoints Steve Herbert as advisor for Presto Touch - Presto Automation has appointed Steve Herbert as a Strategic Advisor for Presto Touch, Presto's at-the-table self-serve payment and ordering technology business line. Steve was previously the Chairman and CEO of USA Technologies, a public company focused on hardware and software payments solutions for the retail industry. In the strategic advisor role, Steve is working closely with Presto's leadership to seek to transition existing customers to Presto Touch next-generation Flex product and to define a product strategy that maximizes shareholder value. This is in furtherance of the previously announced consideration of strategic alternatives for Presto Touch solution and evaluation of which path makes best sense for shareholders.

08:06 EST Bridger Aerospace announces pending closure of Spanish Scooper transition - Bridger Aerospace Group announced that it has entered into a joint venture partnership to complete the purchase of four Canadair CL-215T Amphibious Aircraft recently awarded in a public tender process from the Government of Spain for EUR 40.3 million. The purchase by the partnership, which brings together Marathon Asset Management LP, Avenue Sustainable Solutions Fund, and Bridger, is expected to formally close in ten business days. "Bridger's mission is to support communities affected by wildfires wherever they occur. There is global demand for specialty aircraft like the CL-215T, and with the addition of these airframes we are positioned to operate the largest privately owned scooper fleet in the world. Our access to these aircraft represents a strategic and transformative step for Bridger and positions us to expand our customer base and create substantial revenue and cash flow growth for the next several years," commented Tim Sheehy, Bridger's Chief Executive Officer. The terms of the agreement entered into between Bridger and the partnership provide that Bridger will manage the return to service upgrades of the planes while they are owned and funded by the partnership. Bridger has the right, but not the obligation, to acquire each plane as it is ready to be contracted and returned to service. Bridger plans to acquire the aircraft in a sequential manner as they are modified and subsequently contracted for service. Bridger expects the first two Scoopers to be ready for contract operations in the Summer of 2024 in the European Union. The return to service work on the third and fourth Scoopers is expected to commence once Bridger acquires the first two modified and contracted Scoopers from the partnership.

08:03 EST Thor Industries launches EV charging stations for electric RVs - Thor Industries unveiled 3-D renderings of an EV charging station concept designed to serve the comprehensive needs of electric recreational vehicles - eRVs -. The concept illustrates Thor's efforts to support the development of pull-through eRV-compatible chargers in destinations popular with RV owners. In addition to the design and development of the charging station concept, the company is supporting the RV Industry Association's effort to encourage federal and state governments to invest in the installation of eRV-compatible stations. The EV charging station concept incorporates beautiful natural landscaping, berms, trees and green spaces since EV charging stations doesn't store or handle fuel. The charging station concept is based on best practices developed by the engineering firm Black & Veatch. The ideas were first outlined in a recent white paper commissioned by THOR and the RV Industry Association detailing the economic case for states to use some of the $7.5B federal EV funding currently available to state and tribal governments to build eRV-compatible pull-through charging stations.

08:02 EST GD Culture Group enters MoU with Pier E Media for expansion into TikTok - GD Culture Group announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between AI Catalysis and Pier E Media, a leading influencer agency that connects brands with influential content creators, to expand its agency business on TikTok. The collaboration marks GDC's strategic expansion into TikTok agency business, which is critical in boosting the Company's performance in eCommerce and game live streaming sectors and strengthening its connections with TikTok content creators. Pursuant to the MOU, AI Catalysis and Pier E Media shall act as the Movement directors. Additionally, Pier E Media grants the rights to AI Catalysis to utilize its agency license and TikTok accounts. The signing of the MOU is essential to the AI Catalysis's talent acquisition and business expansion. Xiaojian Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: "We are excited to announce our partnership with Pier E Media, which not only positions us as a premier TikTok agency but also underscores our commitment to nurturing stronger relationships with creators. This collaboration showcases our dedication to reshaping influencer marketing and empowering TikTok content creators. We are dedicated to providing creators with the tools they need to excel in the digital landscape."

07:51 EST Bombardier announces expiration of early tender date for cash tender offer - Bombardier announced certain matters with respect to its cash tender offer previously announced on November 6, 2023 to purchase for cash up to $360,000,000 aggregate purchase price of its outstanding 7.125% Senior Notes due 2026 and its outstanding 7.875% Senior Notes due 2027, subject to possible proration and other terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Offer to Purchase dated November 6, 2023 with respect to the Tender Offer. Based upon the aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn as of the Early Tender Date, the proration factor with respect to the 2026 Notes is approximately 22.43%. Based upon the aggregate principal amount of 2027 Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn as of the Early Tender Date, the proration factor with respect to the 2027 Notes is approximately 13.00%. An amount of 2026 Notes equal to the 2026 Tender Cap and an amount of 2027 Notes equal to the 2027 Tender Cap, in each case that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or before the Early Tender Date, will be accepted for purchase by Bombardier on the Early Settlement Date. All such Notes that have been accepted will be settled on the Early Settlement Date in accordance with the terms of the Tender Offer as set forth in the Offer to Purchase, including proration with respect to both the 2026 Notes and 2027 Notes. Bombardier expects such Early Settlement Date to be November 24, 2023. On the Early Settlement Date, the aggregate total purchase price payable under the Offer to Purchase for Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase will have reached the Aggregate Maximum Purchase Amount, the 2026 Tender Cap with respect to the 2026 Notes and the 2027 Tender Cap with respect to the 2027 Notes. As a result of the amount of 2026 Notes and 2027 Notes accepted for purchase on the Early Settlement Date, no Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date will, under the terms of the Offer to Purchase, be accepted for payment unless, in the Corporation's sole and absolute discretion, the terms of the Tender Offer are further amended or waived by the Corporation to permit further purchases of the 2026 Notes or 2027 Notes. There can be no assurance that the Corporation will further amend or waive any terms of the Tender Offer to accept any Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date or amend the Tender Offer in any other respect.

07:38 EST Northern Oil and Gas announces bolt-on acquisitions, expected to be accretive - Northern Oil and Gas announced two acquisition transactions. NOG has entered into a definitive agreement with a private party to acquire non-operated interests across ~3,000 net acres located primarily in Lea and Eddy Counties, New Mexico. NOG owns existing interests in approximately 90% of the leasehold. Current production is ~2,800 Boe per day or 2-stream, ~67% oil. NOG expects 2024 production to average ~2,500 Boe per dayor 2-stream, ~67% oil, but expects significant future growth on the assets, with average production of greater than3,500 Boe per day for 2025 through 2030. Capital expenditures on the assets are expected to be in the range of $25 - $30M to be incurred in 2024, with similar expected levels annually through 2027...The effective date for the transaction is November 1.. NOG has placed a $17.1M deposit for the acquisition with the balance of the funding to occur at closing, which is expected in the first quarter of 2024, subject to the satisfaction of typical closing conditions..."These transactions demonstrate our continued ability to successfully acquire high quality assets in the core of their respective basins, with best-in-class operating parties," commented Nick O'Grady, Chief Executive Officer of NOG. "We expect the assets to be accretive in 2024 and to accelerate further in future years. We are also pleased to expand our Appalachian presence into some of the best parts of the Ohio Utica Shale as we continue to grow our natural gas portfolio in the region over time. Notably, at the current pricing strip, we still expect to reach our ~1x leverage ratio target in 2024 and cash generating assets such as these should add to dividend capacity over time." "After closing, our Permian lands will approach ~40,000 net acres and definitively become our most active and largest basin in terms of activity and production," commented Adam Dirlam, NOG's President.

07:34 EST Stardust Power to become public through Global Partner Acquisition combination - Stardust Power, a development stage American manufacturer of battery-grade lithium products, and Global Partner Acquisition (GPAC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination that would result in Stardust Power becoming a publicly listed company on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol (SDST). The implied pro forma enterprise value of Stardust Power is expected to be $490M. Stardust Power's existing owners and management will roll 100% of their interests in Stardust Power into the combined company. The existing Stardust Power leadership team is expected to remain in place and will continue to execute the company's strategy.

07:32 EST Metals Company commends U.S. Senators' push to ratify UNCLOS - TMC commends an initiative by U.S. Senators for the country to ratify UNCLOS - which it signed in 1982 but has since failed to ratify - in part to assert a leadership role in the global effort to govern the high seas and shore up supply chains for the critical battery materials required for the energy transition. TMC CEO & Chairman Gerard Barron said, "It's encouraging to hear policymakers calling for the world's largest economy to play an active role in shaping the rules for the responsible development of marine resources in the high seas. The U.S. faces an acute shortage of domestic supply and processing of critical lithium-ion battery cathode materials like cobalt, nickel and manganese. We recognize the longer-term opportunity that polymetallic nodules represent for the U.S. and - whether the country ultimately ratifies UNLCOS or not - we will continue to work with American policymakers, companies and researchers to determine a role for nodules in achieving the country's clean energy ambitions."

07:18 EST Dick's Sporting jumps 8% to $129.02 after Q3 results beat, FY23 guidance raised

07:09 EST TransAlta sees 2024 adjusted EBITDA $1.15B-$1.3B - Sees 2024 FCF $450M-$600M or FCF per share $1.45-$1.94..

07:08 EST TransAlta increases common share dividend 9% to 6c per share - TransAlta has approved a 2c annualized increase to the common share dividend, or 9% increase, and declared a dividend of 6c per common share to be payable on April 1, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 1, 2023. The quarterly dividend of 6c per common share represents an annualized dividend of 24c per common share.

07:07 EST MediWound appoints Hess as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Commercial Officer - MediWound (MDWD) announced the appointment of Shmulik Hess, Ph.D. to the positions of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer effective as of December 1, 2023. Dr. Hess will lead and oversee all operational and commercial activities at MediWound. Prior to joining MediWound, he served as Chief Executive Officer at Tabby Therapeutics, Enlivex Therapeutics (ENLV), and Valin Technologies.

07:06 EST MediWound expects cash to fund operating plan through profitability - As of September 30, 2023, the Company's cash, restricted cash, and investments were $46 million, compared to $34.1 million reported on December 31, 2022. In the first quarter of 2023, the Company raised a gross amount of $27.5 million through a registered direct offering. During the third quarter of 2023, the Company used $5.4 million to fund its activities. Existing cash and cash equivalents are expected to provide sufficient funds for the Company's current operating plan through profitability. The Company's issued and outstanding shares of NIS 0.07 par value as of December 31, 2022, June 30, 2023, and September 30, 2023, were 7,240,020, 9,216,520 and 9,219,261, respectively.

07:05 EST Lantronix appoints Saleel Awsare to its board of directors - Lantronix announced that Lantronix president and CEO Saleel Awsare has joined the Company's Board of Directors, effective Nov. 20, 2023. With the appointment of Awsare, the Board consists of five directors, four of whom the Board has determined are independent under applicable listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market. In connection with the commencement of his employment as president and CEO, the Company has agreed to issue Awsare inducement awards consisting of 470,255 restricted share units, 235,127 performance share units tied to the same vesting requirements as the Company's PSUs granted to its executive officers for fiscal 2024 and 223,931 PSUs tied to the Company's relative total stockholder return (TSR), with the number of PSUs assuming target level of performance for each grant.

07:04 EST Best Buy sees Q4 comparable sales down 3%-7% - Best Buy CFO Matt Bilunas said, "For the fourth quarter, we expect our comparable sales to decline in the range of 3.0% to 7.0%. On the profitability side, we expect our Q4 FY24 non-GAAP operating income rate to be in a range of 4.7% to 5.0%, which compares to a rate of 4.8% last year."

07:04 EST Wyndham Hotels & Resorts board determines new Choice letter is 'step backwards'

07:02 EST Ecarx starts mass production of Antora 1000 computing platform for Lynk & Co SUV - ECARX Holdings announced that the Lynk & Co 06 EM-P SUV, featuring a digital cockpit experience powered by the ECARX Antora 1000 computing platform, has entered mass production. This marks another significant milestone in the strategic partnership between ECARX and Lynk & Co, following the recent debut of the Lynk & Co 08 EM-P SUV, the first vehicle to launch with ECARX's full-stack solution including the ECARX Antora 1000 Pro digital cockpit computing platform. The ECARX Antora 1000 elevates cockpit convenience and safety to new heights in the Lynk & Co 06 EM-P SUV, powering a 14.6-inch floating central control screen and a 10.2-inch TFT instrument cluster to support a diverse range of interactive functions and immersive experiences, from online navigation and voice command features to karaoke and e-sports.

06:56 EST Becton Dickinson names Ronald Silverman chief medical officer - Becton Dickinson announced that Ronald Silverman has been named executive vice president and chief medical officer of BD, effective December 4. Silverman will be responsible for leading the company's Medical Affairs organization, which includes end-to-end medical affairs across BD's business units, regions and central team. Silverman will report to Beth McCombs, executive vice president and chief technology officer for BD, and serve as a member of the BD executive leadership team.

06:33 EST Immunic receives USPTO allowance for vidofludimus calcium patent - Immunic announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, for patent application 17/992,162, entitled, "Compounds and Dosage Regimen for Use in the Prevention or Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory and/or Autoimmune Diseases." Specifically, the resulting patent covers dosing regimens associated with lead asset, vidofludimus calcium, or IMU-838, and other salt forms as well as free acid forms for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, or MS, including all regimens tested in the company's MS clinical program. The patent is expected to provide protection into 2038, and, if additional Patent Term Extension is granted, may offer up to 14 years of market exclusivity in the United States upon the drug's potential approval. The patent was previously granted to the company in Japan and certain other countries. This patent adds on the recently received notice of allowance for patent application 17/391,442, claiming treatment of relapsing MS, or RMS, with specific dose strengths.

06:08 EST Connect Biopharma's rademikibart shows positive response in atopic dermatitis - Connect Biopharma announced positive topline results from the Stage 2 - maintenance period - of its China pivotal trial evaluating rademikibart's - formerly known as CBP-201 - efficacy and safety in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis - AD -. These results follow the previously reported Stage 1 results of the trial, which met all primary and key secondary endpoints. Positive Stage 2 results at Week 52 show the potential of rademikibart as a Q4W treatment for AD. Both Q2W at Q4W dosing regimens, 76%-87% of them maintained their IGA 0/1 and 92% of patients maintained their EASI-75 at Week 52, respectively. All patients that achieved EASI-50 at Week 16 with rademikibart showed continued improvement from Week 16 to Week 52. 21%-28% more patients achieved IGA 0/1, and 11%-16% more patients achieved EASI-75 at Week 52. With respect to quality of life, a greater than or equal to 5-point reduction on the dermatology life quality index is considered clinically important and 93.4% and 90.0% were able to maintain this level at the end of the 52-week study. Treatment with 300 mg Q2W and Q4W of rademikibart was generally well tolerated, and there were no new safety signals. The company separately granted the development and commercial rights of rademikibart in Greater China to Simcere Pharmaceutical, a large pharmaceutical company in China. Simcere will be responsible for rademikibart's new drug application in China, which is still on track for submission by the end of 1Q24. Additionally, Connect Biopharma remains on track for the topline readout next month from its global Phase 2 trial of rademikibart in patients with moderate-to-severe asthma.

06:05 EST Beam Global granted patent for curbside EV charging products - Beam Global has been granted another new patent by the European Patent Office that covers EV Standard, the company's renewably energized streetlight replacement products which provide curbside EV charging. The European Patent Office granted European Patent No. EP3743655 for the company's EV Standard product which is capable of delivering street lighting and meaningful curbside EV charging by combining solar, wind and utility-generated electricity in a bank of Beam Global's proprietary integrated batteries. The patent was issued on July 12, 2023 in the European Patent Bulletin 2031 10.22. Equipped with a high-lumens, low-consumption LED light and a Level II EV charger, the innovative product has been designed to provide a clean and inexpensive EV charging solution which does not require new or upgraded utility-grid circuits, or the trenching, construction, easements, leases and complex permitting required for traditional curbside charging. Most of the energy used for EV charging will come from renewable sources, specifically wind and solar, reducing the carbon impact and the cost of the electricity consumed. To address energy security, the EV Standard can continue to provide EV charging, a source of emergency power and light, during grid outages as well as support and power other vital infrastructure such as IoT connected devices, smart city sensors and environmental monitors.

05:30 EST Jacobs CMS, C&I businesses to merge with Amentum - Amentum announced a definitive agreement to merge with Jacobs' Critical Mission Solutions, or CMS, and Cyber and Intelligence, or C&I, businesses. The combined organization will be a publicly traded company with $13B in revenue and more than 53,000 employees in 83 countries. The transaction was approved by the Jacobs board of directors and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of fiscal year 2024. Upon completion of the deal, John Heller, current CEO of Amentum, will serve as CEO of the combined company and sit on the combined company's board, and Steve Arnette, EVP and president of CMS, will serve as COO. Jacobs' current executive chair Steve Demetriou will become executive chair of the combined company. The board of directors of the combined company will be composed of an equal number of directors appointed by Jacobs and Amentum. Members of the combined company's senior management team will be drawn from both companies and will be announced later as integration planning progresses.

05:14 EST Martin Marietta to sell South Texas cement business to CRH for $2.1B - Martin Marietta announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its South Texas cement business and certain of its related concrete operations to CRH Americas Materials, a subsidiary of CRH, for $2.1B in cash. More specifically, the facilities to be divested include the Hunter cement plant in New Braunfels, related cement distribution terminals and 20 concrete plants serving the Austin and San Antonio region. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.