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The acquisition aims to expand Avalon's digital marketing capabilities and strengthen its balance sheet.
The deal includes RPM's automated short-form video technology and is expected to raise Avalon's stockholders' equity above the $2.5 million minimum required for the Nasdaq listing.
RPM merged into Avalon Quantum AI, LLC, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary. Avalon issued 19,500 Series E non-voting convertible preferred shares, valuing the deal at $19.5 million.
These shares may be converted into common stock at $1.50 per share after May 12, 2026, subject to shareholder approval and applicable ownership limits.
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RPM's "Catch-Up" SaaS platform automates the creation and distribution of short-form videos, enabling Avalon to quickly produce branded content, boost engagement, and advertise efficiently.
It sources clips, generates AI narration and avatars, and publishes content across major platforms. Avalon expects to commercialize the platform early next year.
Avalon plans to use the AI platform to support marketing for KetoAir, its FDA-registered breathalyzer designed to help consumers track their wellness and metabolic health.
"The acquisition of RPM is an important strategic step for Avalon," said Meng Li, interim chief executive officer and chief operating officer. "Integrating RPM's AI-driven video studio with our consumer health products, starting with the launch of KetoAir™, will enhance our marketing capabilities, broaden our digital reach, and support our long-term value creation strategy. We look forward to leveraging RPM's technology to elevate our brand visibility and strengthen our position in the precision wellness market."
Looking ahead, RPM Chief Executive Officer Michael Mathews has been appointed to Avalon's board of directors as part of the deal.
Additionally, the company noted a separate, pending merger with YOOV Group Holdings Limited, with an S-4 registration statement already on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Price Action: ALBT shares are trading 2.13% higher at $1.37 premarket at the last check on Monday.
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IQSTEL offers digital infrastructure, telecom services (VoIP, SMS, IoT, fiber), Fintech solutions (remittances, debit cards, immigrant banking), Electric Vehicles (motorcycles and cars), and Metaverse platforms.
As previously announced, IQSTEL will distribute a stock-based dividend to all official shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 15, 2025.
The company calculated a dividend of $500,000 using the August 29, 2025, closing price of $6.62, resulting in the distribution of 75,529 free-trading IQST common shares, payment or distribution date of on or about December 30, 2025.
Only shareholders holding IQST common shares as of the record date of December 15, 2025, will be eligible to receive the dividend.
With approximately 4,374,822 shares outstanding, the resulting distribution ratio is 0.0173.
Shareholders may determine their allocation by multiplying their share count as of the Record Date by 0.0173.
All dividend allocations will be rounded down to the nearest whole share, and no cash in lieu will be issued for fractional shares.
IQSTEL CEO Leandro Iglesias highlighted the company's achievements: it uplisted to Nasdaq, reached a $400 million revenue run rate ahead of plan, and achieved a $2.7 million EBITDA run rate.
Moreover, Iglesias noted that Fintech now represents 20% of revenue, Cybersecurity has been added to the high-margin portfolio, and the company delivered its first dividend in history.
Looking ahead, IQSTEL aims for a $15 million EBITDA run rate in 2026 and a $1 billion revenue run rate by 2027.
As of the most recent data available, institutional investors currently hold approximately 5% of IQSTEL's outstanding shares.
In November, IQSTEL reported strong third-quarter results, posting $102.8 million in revenue, up 90% year over year and above estimates.
The gross revenue reached $118.5 million, reflecting strong subsidiary synergies.
The adjusted EBITDA totaled $0.68 million, led by Telecom and supported by Fintech contributions.
Price Action: IQST stock closed lower by 3.44% at $3.93 on Friday.
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Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
Here’s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending December 12:
: The government services company saw strong interest from Benzinga readers during the week. The interest could be related to the company announcing a new $980 million contract win from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center in Georgia. Under the contract, V2X will provide full lifecycle support for ATS used to sustain critical warfighter operations worldwide. The stock also received an initiation from Citigroup with a Neutral rating and a price target of $62 during the trading week.
Boot Barn Holdings Inc (NYSE:BOOT): The specialty retailer saw strong interest from investors with shares trading at all-time highs. The company was initiated with a Buy rating by Goldman Sachs with a price target of $225. Boot Barn reported second-quarter financial results in October that saw both revenue and earnings per share beat analyst estimates. This marked the third straight double beat by the company. Boot Barn has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in eight of the last 10 quarters, showing strength in financials in recent years.
DigitalBridge Group (NYSE:DBRG): The digital infrastructure company has seen increased attention thanks to its role in helping partner with companies on AI data centers. Reports of a potential buyout of the company by SoftBank have also put the stock in the spotlight. The report from Bloomberg comes with SoftBank looking to invest in the AI space. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on DigitalBridge Group recently and raised the price target from $19 to $23. Analysts see a potential buyout coming in the $18 to $30 range according to Benzinga Pro.
OR Royalties Inc (NYSE:OR): Gold stocks continue to be hot with Benzinga readers with gold prices hitting new highs in 2025. This week, it was OR Royalties, a gold royalty company, that saw increased attention from readers with the stock near all-time highs. The stock could continue to see interest if gold prices continue to rise.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc (NYSE:FERG): The plumbing and HVAC company saw strong interest with shares near all-time highs. The stock fell nearly 10% on the week after reporting first-quarter financial results. The company beat analyst estimates for both revenue and for earnings per share. Ferguson updated its guidance, now seeing net sales growth of 5% for calendar 2025, up from prior guidance of mid-single-digit sales growth. With shares up 30% year-to-date, investors may be taking profits or less enthused in the company's guidance going forward. Analysts were mixed after the quarterly results and the stock remains one to watch.
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Fans of Elon Musk and space giant SpaceX could have their chance to invest in the company in 2026 if reports of a planned $30 billion IPO valuing the company at $1.5 trillion come true.
A recent Benzinga poll showed whether investors would rather invest in SpaceX or Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)
stock.With reports of a 2026 offering that could make the SpaceX IPO the biggest market debut ever, Musk has hinted that this could become a reality and give investors a chance to invest in the space company.
While fans of Musk may prefer to invest in both Tesla stock and the SpaceX IPO, given the past history of Tesla stock outperforming the market.
The $1.5 trillion valuation for SpaceX would not only be one of the largest ever for a company going public, but would also place the company slightly ahead of the market capitalization of Tesla, which was around $1.48 trillion on Thursday.
Benzinga polled its followers on social media to see which company related to Musk they would rather invest in.
"SpaceX could go public in 2026 at a valuation of $1.5 trillion, the same value as Tesla today. Which of the following would you rather invest in for the next 10 years?" Benzinga asked.
The results are:
SpaceX won the poll overwhelmingly, which may show huge demand for the potential 2026 offering, with investors waiting patiently for years to invest in the Musk-led space company.
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The SpaceX IPO could come as the company's Starlink segment has become a revenue driver and helped the company become cash-flow positive.
Musk said the company’s valuation is rising due to the progress of Starship and Starlink.
The Bloomberg report said the IPO, which could also be pushed back to 2027, comes with Starlink showing strength. Estimates call for SpaceX to have revenue of $15 billion in 2025 and revenue of $22 to $24 billion in 2026, with Starlink being the main source of revenue.
Proceeds from a potential IPO could be used to help fund space-based data centers, the report said.
Benzinga previously polled readers back in May to see which Musk-related company they would most want to invest in given the then valuations.
“If all of the Musk-related companies were currently public at recent valuation, which would you most want to invest in?” Benzinga asked.
The results were:
Starlink, on its own, won the poll, with SpaceX ranking second. At the time of the poll, there were reports that Starlink could go public on its own or be spun off by SpaceX for investors.
At the time of that poll, Tesla was valued at $1.17 trillion and SpaceX was valued at $350 billion. At valuations of $1.5 trillion each, Tesla is up 28.2% since that poll, while SpaceX is up 328.6% since that poll.
Benzinga readers made the right choice earlier this year, time will tell if they're right about buying SpaceX stock at a $1.5 trillion valuation.
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The duPont Registry Group (DRG) reached a $1.5 billion valuation following a new capital raise, cementing its status as a “unicorn” in the luxury automotive sector.
The massive valuation highlights the company’s growth into a comprehensive digital luxury ecosystem. The new capital is expected to fuel further technological development, global expansion and the integration of its various platforms.
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DRG plans to expand its operations in Miami and Nashville, Tennessee. It also expects to add new locations in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas.
"As we march toward our goal of reaching $1 billion in revenue in 2025, this new capital further strengthens our balance sheet and enables us to invest in strategic opportunities to further diversify our revenue base and drive margin expansion," said duPont CEO Antoine Tessier.
The $1.5 billion valuation validates Tessier’s vision of unifying the fragmented luxury car market under one roof. The ecosystem now includes:
The raise comes as the U.S. luxury automotive market is booming. A recent study by DRG and Boston Consulting Group valued the current luxury auto market at $110 billion, projecting it to nearly double to $215 billion by 2035.
This massive addressable market has likely driven investor confidence in duPont Registry’s ability to capture a significant share of the transaction and services revenue.
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Announced at Solana Breakpoint 2025 in Grand Cayman, the collaboration aims to open a historically institutional, uncorrelated asset class to a broader investor base through on-chain real-world assets.
Under the agreement, SurancePlus will list its balanced-yield and high-yield tokenized reinsurance products targeting annual returns of 20% and 42% on Alphaledger's regulated, Solana-native platform.
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The fully collateralized instruments will be available to eligible Reg D and Reg S participants, including sovereign wealth funds, institutions, corporates, and qualified accredited investors, with a minimum investment of $5,000, the company said.
SurancePlus stated that its current offerings are on track to generate returns of roughly 25% and 42% without leverage, highlighting the resilience of reinsurance as an alternative asset class.
By digitizing interests in reinsurance contracts as on-chain RWAs, Oxbridge and SurancePlus aim to move a traditionally restricted market beyond large institutional buyers and into the portfolios of accredited investors seeking diversification away from traditional equities and bonds.
The integration leverages Alphaledger's Solana-regulated infrastructure, Vulcan Forge, positioning reinsurance-linked RWAs within one of blockchain's fastest-growing ecosystems.
Jay Madhu, chairman and CEO of Oxbridge and SurancePlus, said, "This collaboration marks an important milestone as we broaden access to a historically uncorrelated, high-yield asset class. With offerings targeting annual returns of 20% and 42%, we look forward to making this unique opportunity available across Alphaledger's platform and the rapidly growing Solana ecosystem."
Nick Ducoff, head of institutional growth at the Solana Foundation, added, "This launch further strengthens the credibility and institutional depth of RWAs in the ecosystem. High-yield, uncorrelated assets such as tokenized reinsurance expand what is possible for institutional participants building on Solana."
Last month, Oxbridge reported its third-quarter 2025 results, with the Balanced Yield token tracking about 25% versus its 20% target and the High Yield token on pace for 42%. Net premiums were $555,000 for the quarter and $1.73 million for the first nine months. Restricted cash increased to $7.18 million, and the net loss narrowed to $187,000, or 2 cents per share.
Price Action: OXBR shares closed 0.72% higher at $1.40 on Wednesday.
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In an exclusive email interview with Benzinga, CEO Stuart Simpson describes 2026 as the breakout year, when "for the first time, our hybrid electric aircraft" will take to the skies, following a retrofit that adds a gas turbine to the final prototype.
The move creates what Simpson calls "two assets — two capabilities in the skies in 2026," positioning Vertical not just as another urban air mobility player but as a challenger to defense, logistics, medical, and mission-critical transportation.
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Hybrid shifts the economics. It unlocks longer routes, heavier loads, and uncrewed missions — the workhorse territory that helicopters dominate today. In Simpson's telling, the shift is inevitable because "demand for long-range, high-payload, quiet aircraft is only growing," and the legacy helicopter era is ripe for disruption.
Behind that ambition is a commercial roadmap more aggressive than many expected. By 2035, Vertical sees hybrid contributing 16% of more than $10 billion in projected revenues, with battery electric at 59% and battery replacements at 25%. The vision is to scale across multiple aviation verticals, not novelty routes between rooftop pads.
But the technical and financial hurdles remain high. Certification costs will require an additional $700 million through 2028, and profitability isn't expected until 2029 or later. Markets that have cheered prototypes before will now want execution, not ambition.
If Vertical delivers hybrid flight on schedule, it could fundamentally reshape the power rankings of advanced aviation. If not, the industry will chalk it up as another expensive dream.
The next 18 months may be the clearest test yet — whether hybrid flight becomes the helicopter killer, or remains a headline-friendly hypothesis.
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The moment is engineered into the aerospace discipline: the Critical Design Review (CDR). When it hits, it is literally "pens down for our engineers," Simpson told Benzinga. That is the moment when the VX4 design freezes, changes stop, and the build of the certification aircraft begins, he acknowledged.
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That's when the story gets real. After CDR, Vertical will construct seven aircraft dedicated to certification and flight testing, advancing through EASA's stringent SC-VTOL regulatory process.
Unlike peers still tweaking prototypes and burning cash on redesigns, Bristol, England-based Vertical argues that years of collaboration with regulators under the Permit to Fly system have already deeply embedded engineering, processes, and oversight—reducing risk at a stage where others typically break.
The path won't be cheap. Simpson acknowledges that the company will need an additional $700 million to complete certification through 2028. But he frames it as proof of capital discipline, noting "peers have spent similar amounts in just a single year." For a sector frequently mocked for fantasy timelines and endless dilution, the message is designed for credibility, not hype.
The caution sits in plain sight: breakeven isn't expected until the fourth quarter of 2029, noted Simpson, with meaningful cash generation targeted into 2030. Investors need patience — and conviction that safety, not speed, wins the long game.
Yet in an industry where confidence matters almost as much as engineering, Vertical believes its timing is right. With founder selling cleared and insider buying up sharply, the market now waits to see if the next year delivers proof.
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The selling point is safety — the axis on which aviation ultimately lives or dies. Simpson insists the aircraft being unveiled is positioned as "the safest in the sector — certified to large transport category aircraft levels.” Now, that’s a bar normally associated with commercial airliners rather than experimental tech demos.
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In a race where peers chase speed and headline appeal, Vertical is playing the credibility card, betting the industry's winners will be the ones regulators trust, not the ones social media likes.
The aircraft's cabin, sized for four to six passengers with a segregated cockpit and luggage capacity, hints at pragmatic use cases rather than joyride tourism. A U.S. tour beginning in New York, has been designed in the first half of 2026 as a public proof.
For customers and investors, the message is straightforward: this is not a science fair prototype — it is the aircraft being taken through certification and commercialization.
Vertical's pitch is reinforced by a strategic moat. The company is "the only eVTOL company certifying to the highest global safety standard" and the only one backed by a top-tier aircraft lessor, Avolon, a partnership Simpson says will accelerate adoption and diversify its customer base.
In a world with deep-pocketed players like Joby Aviation Inc (NYSE:JOBY) and Archer Aviation Inc (NYSE:ACHR), the company positions itself as disciplined and capital efficient, not flashy.
The coming reveal must justify the posture. If the aircraft delivers on the rhetoric, Dec. 10 could be the credibility breakthrough Vertical needs. If it falls short, the narrative shifts quickly from aerospace engineering excellence to expectation inflation.
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Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending December 5:
: Benzinga readers showed increased interest in the virtual scoreboard and video display company for the week. The company is set to report second-quarter financial results before market open on Wednesday. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share of 27 cents, in line with last year's second quarter total. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in two straight quarters and in eight of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts expect the company to report second-quarter revenue of $214.1 million, up from $208.3 million in last year's second quarter. The company has been less consistent with revenue, with quarterly totals beating analyst estimates in four of the last 10 quarters. A new CEO was recently named and quarterly financial results could serve as a catalyst and a time for updated guidance and growth plans.
GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME): It has been some time since GameStop was getting the attention it has gotten from Benzinga readers in recent weeks. The stock finds itself on the Stock Whisper Index ahead of quarterly financial results set for Dec. 9. Analysts expect the company to report third-quarter revenue of $987.3 million, up from $860.3 million in last year's third quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in only two of the last 10 quarters. Analysts expect GameStop to report 20 cents per share for third-quarter earnings, up from 6 cents per share in last year's third quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in six of the last 10 quarters overall, including three straight quarters. GameStop could also be seeing strong interest due to its "Trade Anything Day' on Saturday Dec. 6, which allows consumers to trade in most items for a $5 store credit. While this day won't factor into third quarter results, it could factor into guidance and the company's fourth quarter results and potentially bring new and returning customers to GameStop locations for the important holiday quarter.
Serve Robotics Inc (NASDAQ:SERV): The robotics company saw strong interest with some news of its own and positive comments about the sector. Serve Robotics announced an expansion of its delivery services in South Florida with its partnership with Uber Eats. The robotics company has launched in big cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta. Robotics companies saw stock gains after it was announced that the White House administration is planning an executive order on robotics.
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR): The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company announced plans to launch an air taxi network in Florida last week. The network will connect Miami and other parts of South Florida and add to plans for hubs in places like Los Angeles. The Miami air taxi network comes through a partnership with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and will see Archer provide 10- to 20-minute electric flights from places in Florida, including Hard Rock Stadium, which is home to the Dolphins.
Nextpower Inc (NASDAQ:NXT): Formerly known as Nextracker, the company rebranded to Nextpower in November to reflect its overall position in the integrated power technology sector. The company has a strong presence in solar power and is expanding to new areas as well. Bank of America Securities analyst Dimple Gosai recently reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and increased the price target from $94 to $102. The analyst said the company has evolved from being a pure tracker play into areas with stronger earnings power. The company recently reaffirmed fiscal 2026 revenue guidance and said it is targeting revenue of $4.8 billion to $5.6 billion by fiscal 2030, with one-third of revenue coming from non-tracker products and services. Nextpower also recently opened its Southeast Operations Hub and the doubling of manufacturing capacity in Tennessee.
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Each trading day, Benzinga Pro features hundreds of headlines and press releases for traders to peruse the latest market news and individual stocks.
Below is a look at our most-searched tickers for November, along with how interest compares to recent months.
Current prices and year-to-date performance are based on Dec. 1 market prices and do not include dividends.
2. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)
4. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR)
5. Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD)
6. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ)
8. Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:RGTI)
9. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)
10. Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN)
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Search Interest Changes: The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&P 500, ranked first for a second straight month.
Several popular stocks among retail investors ranked among the most-searched tickers on Benzinga Pro in November.
Opendoor rejoined the top 10, ranking 10th in November. The stock previously ranked in the top 10 in both August and September, and was the most-searched ticker in September. After dropping out of the top 12 for October, the stock was back in the top 10, suggesting another surge in popularity.
Meme stock Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND), which ranked fifth in October, fell out of the top 12 in November, suggesting investors lost interest in the stock.
Iren, which has been popular with retail investors, ranked 7th for the month of November. This marked back-to-back top-10 rankings in Benzinga Pro search popularity, which could indicate strong interest in the stock. IREN has pivoted from a Bitcoin mining company to a strategy focused on data centers rented to AI companies.
Rigetti Computing ranked eighth in November, falling down two spots, but remaining in the top 10 among the most-searched tickers for the month. The stock has been popular with retail investors, and the recent search interest in October and November could put the stock back in the spotlight.
Other movers for the month of November included Palantir jumping from 12th to fourth place, Nvidia going from fourth to second and Meta going from 11th to ninth place.
New to the top 10 in November were Opendoor, Palantir and Meta, along with the Invesco QQQ Trust ranking sixth after not being in the top 12 the past several months.
Fallers in November included Tesla, losing one place, and Advanced Micro Devices, falling two places.
Ranking just outside of the top 10 were Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), which ranked 11th and 12th, respectively, for the month of November. Amazon was eighth in October, while Apple was seventh.
The stocks that dropped out of the top 10 from November were Beyond Meat, Apple, Amazon.com and Critical Metals Corp (NASDAQ:CRML), which ranked ninth previously in October.
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Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
Here’s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending November 28:
: The oil giant, also known as Schlumberger, saw strong interest from readers during the week. The oil sector has seen high volatility in 2025 due to the price of the dollar and geopolitical events that have impacted supply and the outlook of oil. A company like SLB Limited, which supplies services to the oil sector, could benefit from a Trump administration that is considering opening offshore drilling near California and increasing oil-drilling opportunities in Alaska.
IES Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:IESC): The infrastructure company saw strong interest from Benzinga readers during the week, which comes as fourth-quarter financial results beat analyst estimates. The company reported quarterly revenue of $897.8 million, up 16% year-over-year. The revenue total beat analyst estimate of $843.0 million. Earnings per share of $3.77 also bet analyst estimates of $3.11 per share. IES Holdings reported a backlog of $2.37 billion and also announced an acquisition of Gulf Island Fabrication, which could increase the company's growth in the data center market.
O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY): The auto parts retailer saw strong interest from readers, which may be related to strong quarterly financial results. The company's third-quarter revenue and earnings per share each beat analyst estimates. This marked the first revenue beat in three quarters and the first earnings per share beat in seven quarters. Multiple analysts raised their price targets on the stock after the quarterly earnings. The company also recently increased its share buyback plan by $2 billion, which could indicate financial strength and/or believing shares are undervalued.
Somnigroup International Inc (NYSE:SGI): The name Somnigroup may not jump out to many consumers or investors as one they recognize. However, brands like Tempur Sealy, Mattress Firm and Tempur-Pedic, which are owned by the company, are known to many around the world. Somnigroup recently reported third-quarter financial results that came in ahead of analyst estimates. Sales for the quarter were up 63.3% year-over-year. Operating cash flow hit a company record of $408 million in the quarter. This marked the company's first time beating analyst estimates for revenue in nine quarters and could be the start of a more positive financial performance. The company raised its full-year earnings per share guidance.
Sterling Infrastructure Inc (NASDAQ:STRL): The construction company saw strong interest from readers, which comes with many recent news items. The company is set to join the S&P MidCap 400, which could increase attention on the stock. The company got a price target increase from DA Davidson from $355 to $460. Sterling reported third-quarter financial results that saw revenue and earnings per share each beat analyst estimates. This marked the 10th straight time the company beat analyst estimates for earnings per share and the third straight time the company beat revenue estimates. Sterling also raised its full-year earnings per share and sales guidance after the strong third quarter.
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The company has fully exited its prior holdings and reallocated the proceeds into Zcash, a leading privacy-preserving cryptocurrency built on Bitcoin's foundational architecture.
This decision follows a comprehensive strategic review in which the company, along with Blake Janover, the Chairman of the Crypto Advisory Board, determined, after an in-depth assessment, that Zcash presented the most compelling opportunity for a long-term digital asset treasury (DAT) strategy.
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The analysis emphasized that Zcash's privacy-centric architecture, built on the back of Bitcoin's success, was a more exciting value proposition for shareholders than a diversified portfolio of institutionally adapted digital assets.
"Many in Silicon Valley believe it's the earliest days for Zcash, and the case is compelling," said Mr. Janover.
Zcash combines robust security, optional privacy, and institutional-grade flexibility in a way that distinguishes it from other major blockchain networks.
Its dual-transaction model, allowing both transparent and privacy-centric activity, provides organizations with confidentiality when needed while preserving the ability to meet regulatory expectations; it puts the control in the hands of the asset owners.
These attributes make Zcash a strong strategic fit for Reliance's long-term Digital Asset Treasury, leading the company to adopt a focused, single-asset approach.
Zcash maintains Bitcoin's unspent transaction output (UTXO) structure and fixed supply but integrates advanced, purpose-built privacy technology.
Users can transact transparently for auditability or use shielded transactions, enabling confidentiality.
Zcash's deployment of Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge (zk-SNARK), with upgrades like Sapling and Halo 2, makes private transactions faster and more efficient.
Institutions can share transaction details with auditors or regulators without fear of leaking sensitive data.
Zcash supports organizations that manage competitive information, cross-border flows, or sensitive financial activities while maintaining strong governance alignment.
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The company expects gross proceeds of approximately $212 million (funded in a combination of $USD and USDT).
Enlivex will use the proceeds from the PIPE to implement the first RAIN prediction markets token treasury strategy, while continuing its focus on the company's core business operations.
RAIN is a fully decentralized predictions and options protocol built on the Arbitrum network. The protocol is fully permissionless, allowing anyone to create and trade custom options on any market.
Market outcomes can be AI-resolved, and the platform is governed by the RAIN token, which features a built-in, deflationary Buyback & Burn mechanism.
Designed to be the "Uniswap" of prediction markets, RAIN is a protocol where anyone, from anywhere, can create any type of market, whether it's public or private, in any language.
"We believe that following the closing of this transaction and the implementation of the RAIN treasury strategy, Enlivex will become the first U.S.-traded public company to provide investors with an exposure to prediction markets", stated Shai Novik, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Enlivex.
Matteo Renzi, former Prime Minister of Italy, will be appointed to the Enlivex Board of Directors following the closing of the private placement.
Enlivex has an operating business focused on late-stage clinical development of Allocetra, a therapy designed to treat the joint disease osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is by far the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million Americans and more than 300 million individuals worldwide.
Concurrently, Enlivex Therapeutics shared six-month efficacy data from the Phase 2a stage of its randomized, multi-country Phase 1/2 Allocetra trial (ENX-CL-05-001) in patients with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis.
At 6 months, Allocetra continued to demonstrate substantial and durable reduction in pain and improvement in function across multiple efficacy endpoints evaluated in the same primary age group (60+), as compared to placebo.
Allocetra demonstrated a clinically meaningful improvement in pain and function, a composite endpoint which is expected to be a key endpoint in the follow-up pivotal studies, reaching statistical significance at 3 months at age 60+ (-26.8 points in the Allocetra-treated group versus -13.4 points in the placebo group), and at 6 months at age 61+ (-27.8 points vs. -15.5 points).
In August, Enlivex Therapeutics shared three-month topline data from the trial.
In the overall modified intention-to-treat (mITT) population, improvements across all efficacy and secondary endpoints, including a 24% reduction in knee pain and a 26% improvement in knee function, were observed in the Allocetra treatment arm vs placebo.
72% reduction in knee pain and 95% improvement in knee function were observed for age-related primary osteoarthritis patients compared with placebo.
Price Action: ENLV stock is up 6.84% at $0.96 during the premarket session at the last check on Monday.
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