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Sun Life provides life insurance, retirement, and asset management products to individuals and corporate customers in Canada, the United States, and Asia. The company's investment management business contributes approximately 30% of its adjusted earnings and has around CAD 1 trillion in assets under management as of the fourth quarter of 2023. The Canada business contributes about 35% of adjusted earnings and provides individual life and health insurance, group insurance, retirement services, and wealth management solutions. The U.S. business contributed approximately 22% of earnings and is mainly focused on providing group insurance products and managing the in-force life insurance policies. Finally, the Asia segment contributes around 13% of earnings.

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Numinus Wellness Inc. (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUMIF#OTCQX">NUMIF</a>), a leader in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/psychedelic-assisted-therapies">psychedelic-assisted mental health care</a>, has <a href="https://www.investors.numinus.com/news/news-details/2024/Numinus-Wellness-Announces-Sale-of-Clinics-and-Unique-Data-Partnership-to-Increase-Access-to-Mental-Health-Care/default.aspx">announced</a> a definitive agreement with Stella, an interventional psychiatry practice, to sell its five wellness clinics in Utah for a total of $3.53 million. The transaction, expected to close by November 30, marks a strategic shift for Numinus, as it pivots towards <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/09/40845569/mdma-therapy-for-ptsd-faces-fda-delay-are-there-other-ways-forward">developing technology-driven solutions</a> aimed at enhancing the efficiency of mental health care providers.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech Partnership To Redefine Mental Health Clinics</h3>
In addition to the sale, Numinus and Stella will collaborate on a data-sharing initiative to launch an innovative clinic management platform. By leveraging operational insights from Stella's 12 clinics, Numinus plans to develop a software solution designed to streamline clinic operations, enhance patient outcomes and support insurance reimbursement processes.
"This transaction marks an exciting new chapter in Numinus' strategy to reshape behavioral health care," said Payton Nyquvest, founder and CEO of Numinus. "Leveraging our expertise in patient care, we're now accelerating our mission by focusing on cutting-edge technology solutions. Through our partnership with Stella, we gain unprecedented access to operational data that will enable us to develop a SaaS (software as a service) solution to redefine how clinics operate."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Stella Takes Over Utah Operations</h3>
Stella, known for its focus on treating PTSD, anxiety and depression through biological modalities, will assume control of Numinus' Utah clinics. The acquisition includes an upfront payment of $2.08 million, followed by $750,000 in installments throughout 2025, and up to $700,000 in deferred compensation.
"Stella's expansion into Utah brings additional life-changing treatments to the community while supporting Numinus' broader tech initiatives," stated Michael Gershenzon, co-founder and CEO of Stella. "This partnership reflects our commitment to improving behavioral health systems and processes, ultimately enhancing patient care."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">An Asset-Light Business Model With Enhanced Focus</h3>
With the sale of its clinics, Numinus will shift towards an asset-light model, focusing on its business units like Cedar Clinical Research and the Numinus Network. The strategy aims to integrate clinical research, practitioner training and technology solutions, supporting mental health providers worldwide. The move is part of a broader effort to ease the operational burdens faced by healthcare professionals, particularly as demand for treatments like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/ketamine-therapy">ketamine</a> and Spravato continues to rise.
"Stella will bolster our clinical solutions offering, leveraging their deep expertise in patient care," Nyquvest added. "We expect strong demand for our Numinus Network Solutions as mental health practitioners navigate growing requests for care."
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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Representative Doug Collins (R-GA) to lead the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/cannabis">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). </a>
The decision has sparked discussions about how the agency might handle medical cannabis issues, given his inconsistent track record on the issue, as <a href="https://www.marijuanamoment.net/trumps-pick-to-lead-va-voted-against-letting-agency-doctors-recommend-medical-marijuana-to-veterans-before-he-adopted-a-pro-reform-position/">reported</a> Marijuana Moment.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Collins' Record On Cannabis</h3>
During his time in Congress, Collins opposed efforts to expand access to medical cannabis for veterans. Between 2014 and 2016, he voted against three proposals that would have allowed VA doctors to recommend cannabis to their patients.
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Collins' views began to shift in 2019. He supported the STATES Act, which would protect state marijuana programs from federal interference, and co-signed a letter with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), urging Congress to take action on cannabis policy. 
"We believe this Committee and this Congress must act to clarify the rights and responsibilities, relative to cannabis, of individuals, physicians, businesses, medical patients, and law enforcement officials," they wrote.
Later that year, Collins backed a bipartisan bill to protect banks that serve marijuana businesses in states where it is legal. However, he did not take part in a 2020 vote on federal cannabis legalization.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Collins' Stance On Psychedelics</h3>
When it comes to psychedelics, there isn't much known about Collins's stance. However, his shifting views on cannabis policy hint that he could be open to exploring different approaches.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cannabis At The VA</h3>
VA policy has long prohibited its doctors from recommending cannabis, citing marijuana's classification as a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. This stance has remained consistent across both Republican and Democratic administrations, despite growing support for change in Congress.
Recent efforts to address this issue include a Senate Appropriations Committee request for the VA to explore cannabis as an alternative to opioids. Lawmakers have also introduced measures that would allow VA doctors to recommend cannabis in states where it is legal. These efforts have gained bipartisan support, but none have yet become law.
Veterans service organizations have pushed for further reforms, including expanded research into the potential benefits of cannabis. Last year, a Senate committee approved a bill to study cannabis for veterans with certain medical conditions, but it failed to advance to a floor vote.
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Chardan Capital analyst Daniil Gataulin maintains Clearside Biomedical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSD#NASDAQ">CLSD</a>) with a Buy and maintains $6 price target.

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Chardan Capital Maintains Buy on Clearside Biomedical, Maintains $6 Price Target

Chardan Capital analyst Daniil Gataulin maintains Cognition Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGTX#NASDAQ">CGTX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $11 price target.

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Chardan Capital Maintains Buy on Cognition Therapeutics, Maintains $11 Price Target

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez maintains Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSM#NYSE">WSM</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $165 price target.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on Williams-Sonoma, Maintains $165 Price Target

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WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syndax Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDX#NASDAQ">SNDX</a>) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Revuforj&#xAE; (revumenib) as the first and only menin inhibitor for the treatment of relapsed or refractory (R/R) acute leukemia with a lysine methyltransferase 2A gene (KMT2A) translocation in adult and pediatric patients one year and older. The FDA previously granted Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations as well as Priority Review for Revuforj. The New Drug Application (NDA) received approval through the FDA's Real Time Oncology Review (RTOR) program.

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Syndax Announces FDA Approval Of Revuforj, The First And Only Menin Inhibitor To Treat Adult And Pediatric Patients With Relapsed Or Refractory Acute Leukemia With A KMT2A Translocation

IT Tech Packaging (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITP#AMEX">ITP</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.20) per share. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported $25.08 million in sales this quarter. This is a 59.03 percent increase over sales of $15.77 million the same period last year.

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IT Tech Packaging Q3 EPS $(0.20), Same YoY, Sales $25.08M Up From $15.77M YoY

RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMBL#NASDAQ">RMBL</a>) (the "Company" or "RumbleOn") announced today that the close of business (4:00 p.m. Central Time) on November 25, 2024 has been fixed as the record date (the "Record Date") for its previously announced proposed $10.0 million registered equity rights offering (the "Rights Offering"), which was announced in a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on November 12, 2024.

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RumbleOn Announces That The Close Of Business On November 25, 2024 Has Been Fixed As The Record Date For Its Previously Announced Proposed $10M Registered Equity Rights Offering

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains European Wax Center (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWCZ#NASDAQ">EWCZ</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $8 price target.

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Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Outperform on European Wax Center, Maintains $8 Price Target

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China Green Agriculture, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGA#NYSE">CGA</a>) has changed its name to Enlightify Inc., effective November 25, 2024. Its ticker symbol will change to ENFY effective November 25, 2024, and it is expected to begin trading under that symbol on November 26, 2024. The Company mainly produces and distributes humic acid-based compound fertilizers, other varieties of compound fertilizers and agricultural products through its subsidiaries in China.

China Green Agriculture Changes Name to Enlightify Inc.; Its Ticker Symbol Will Change To 'ENFY' Effective November 25, 2024, And It Is Expected To Begin Trading Under That Symbol On November 26, 2024

Alpha Cognition (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACOG#NASDAQ">ACOG</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.31) per share. This is a 63.1 percent increase over losses of $(0.84) per share from the same period last year.

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Alpha Cognition Q2 EPS $(0.31) Up From $(0.84) YoY

D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert maintains NRX Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRXP#NASDAQ">NRXP</a>) with a Buy and maintains $31 price target.

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D. Boral Capital Maintains Buy on NRX Pharmaceuticals, Maintains $31 Price Target

D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert maintains VolitionRX (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNRX#AMEX">VNRX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $5 price target.

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D. Boral Capital Maintains Buy on VolitionRX, Maintains $5 Price Target

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