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Germany’s coalition negotiations could become tense as the Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) clash over the country’s marijuana law. The SPD, which championed the legislation last year, considers it a key achievement, while the CDU has always opposed legalization.

McEwen Mining (NYSEMUX) (TSX: MUX) will host a conference call on March 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss its fourth-quarter and year-end 2024 financial results. Management will provide updates on financial performance and project developments, followed by a question-and-answer session where participants can engage directly via phone during the webcast.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, has announced its financial results for fourth quarter and year-end 2024, with a 128% year-over-year increase in bookings, reaching $23.9 million in bookings for the year ended December 31, 2024. The company also announced a consolidated cash balance that now exceeds $300 million.

Aditxt (NASDAQADTX), a health innovation platform, provided a corporate update highlighting progress across its subsidiaries and acquisition initiatives. The company remains focused on advancing its autoimmune treatment subsidiary Adimune , precision diagnostics unit Pearsanta , and neurological monitoring subsidiary Adivue , while also pursuing strategic acquisitions, including Appili Therapeutics and Evofem Biosciences. Additionally, Aditxt will launch its Aditxt Weekly Update series on March 21, 2025, featuring CEO Amro Albanna and Evofem CEO Saundra Pelletier, aiming to enhance transparency and investor engagement.

Web3 is creating new job opportunities in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance. Many people are excited about working in this fast-growing field. However, scammers are also taking advantage of job seekers by offering fake jobs . These scams can lead to financial losses and stolen personal information.

Despite growing political opposition and criticism, ESG remains a transformative force in corporate strategy. According to the Ipsos ESG Council, which is comprised of senior sustainability leaders from leading global organizations, ESG is helping transform corporate behavior.

A new study that is yet to be peer-reviewed has found that rats given psilocybin injections immediately after suffering minor brain injuries can not only recover from their injuries but also strengthen neural connections within the brain.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQBREA), an Ireland-based, international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) approach, has announced the addition of Dr. Arthur B. Laffer to its Advisory Board. His strategic input to the company can help develop Brera’s proprietary financial models to optimize player salaries, transfer fees, and overall profitability. In addition, his corporate and political networks could be integral in positioning Brera’s clubs as transatlantic brands, providing exposure to American investors ( https://ibn.fm/J5alM ).

Datavault AI (NASDAQDVLT), a leader in AI-driven data valuation and monetization, announced a multi-year commercial and intellectual property partnership with NYIAX, a blockchain-based trading technology company. The collaboration integrates Datavault AI’s Information Data Exchange® and Data Vault® platform with NYIAX’s Nasdaq-powered trading framework to enable seamless, scalable, and secure data monetization. The partnership aims to transform data into a tradeable financial asset through AI-driven valuation, tokenized exchanges, and automated smart contract execution, bridging the gap between data valuation and liquidity.

FingerMotion (NASDAQFNGR), a mobile services, data, and technology company, announced its participation in the 37th Annual ROTH Conference, scheduled for March 16-18, 2025, at The Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, California. The event will feature 1-on-1 and small group meetings, fireside chats, industry panels, and keynotes, bringing together executives from approximately 450 private and public companies across various growth sectors. FingerMotion’s management team is available for investor meetings through the conference portal.

A new study has found that while all ethnic and racial groups can benefit from using psilocybin, some effects vary depending on the ethnic or racial group that an individual belongs to. More specifically, the mental flexibility and spiritual wellbeing improvements resulting from psilocybin use aren’t as pronounced and don’t persist for long among individuals of color when compared to these same effects in White people.

A new poll has determined that frequent consumers of marijuana like using delivery platforms to order their products. The poll involved 655 respondents and was carried out from February 20 th to 23 rd by Nugg MD, a leading medical cannabis technology platform.

Although data collection and analytics have always been a part of business for decades, data analytics has exploded in recent years. Experts estimate that businesses analyze around 37% to 40% of their data while 97.2% of companies invest in some kind of big data solution to inform their decision-making .

SKYX Platforms (NASDAQSKYX), an advanced smart home technology company, reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $23.7 million, continuing its consistent growth throughout 2024. The company also secured an additional $1 million in preferred funding, bringing its total to $12 million. SKYX is expanding its smart plug & play technology across major retail and professional segments, aiming to reach 20,000 homes by the end of Q1 2025. Recent strategic moves include partnerships with Cavco Homes and Forte Developments, a collaboration with Wayfair, and leadership additions to drive e-commerce and product expansion.

Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSEWPM) (TSX: WPM) announced record financial results for 2024, with revenue reaching $1.29 billion, up 26% from 2023, and operating cash flow climbing 37% to $1.03 billion. Adjusted net earnings rose 20% to $640 million. The company exceeded production guidance, delivering 635,000 gold equivalent ounces (GEOs), driven by strong performances at Salobo and Constancia. Wheaton expanded its asset base with four new streaming and royalty agreements and maintains a strong balance sheet with $818 million in cash and no debt. The company also increased its quarterly dividend by 6.5% to $0.165 per share. Looking ahead, Wheaton forecasts a 40% increase in annual production over five years, reaching 870,000 GEOs by 2029.

Scinai Immunotherapeutics (NASDAQSCNI), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in inflammation and immunology (I&I) biological products and contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services, announced its participation in the BIO-Europe Spring 2025 conference from March 17-19 in Milan, Italy. The company’s leadership will meet with potential pharmaceutical partners, prospective CDMO clients, and institutional investors to showcase its innovative NanoAb pipeline and biologics manufacturing capabilities. Scinai will also exhibit its CDMO services at booth #22.

Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), a leading U.S. producer of uranium, rare earth elements (REE), and heavy mineral sands, announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea-based POSCO International Corporation. The agreement outlines a collaboration aimed at establishing a new non-China REE supply chain for electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid EV drivetrains for automakers in the U.S., E.U., Japan, and South Korea. Initial samples of Energy Fuels’ neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) oxide from its White Mesa Mill in Utah have met POSCO’s specifications. If validated, Energy Fuels could supply NdPr oxide for mass production later this year, supporting the manufacturing of high-performance REE magnets.

Minnesota is among several states testing a new device that detects THC in saliva, similar to a Keurig machine. The pilot program, which ended earlier this year, is now under review by the state patrol, which plans to present its findings to state legislators.

Adageis was featured in a recent article that discussed how its ProActive Care approach shifts healthcare from reactive to preventive, patient-centered care by leveraging AI-driven analytics to identify high-risk patients and address care gaps. This model enhances patient outcomes by focusing on early intervention, care coordination, more time with doctors to focus on patient needs, and better overall health management. For healthcare providers, it boosts operational efficiency and revenue potential through optimizing workflows, meeting value-based care metrics, and minimizing administrative burdens. With the ability to integrate seamlessly with major electronic health record (“EHR”) systems, Adageis’ platform supports providers in delivering more personalized care, leading to better patient satisfaction and increased financial stability.

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI) is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company that is pioneering proprietary technology designed to attack solid tumors, empowering the immune system to combat cancer. The company was featured in a recent article that discussed its platform, which utilizes antitumor virotherapies that selectively infect and kill cancer cells while stimulating the body’s immune response. Calidi’s pipeline includes three key therapies — RTNova, SuperNova and NeuroNova — that incorporate advanced technologies such as stem cells and antitumor viruses to target and destroy cancer cells. Calidi Biotherapeutics’ innovative therapies hold the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment by enhancing efficacy and stimulating immune response. For cancers such as glioblastoma multiforme (“GBM”), head & neck, triple-negative breast cancer (“TNBC”), sarcoma and lung cancer, where current treatments are often inadequate, Calidi’s approach offers promising new potential.

Fifty 1 Labs (OTC: FITY), formerly Consumer Automotive Finance Inc. (OTC: CAFI), has successfully completed its name and ticker symbol change, now officially trading as FITY on the OTC market. This marks a significant milestone as the company continues executing its strategic growth initiatives. In addition, the company has responded to a second round of comments in its ongoing efforts to regain compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-11.

Upstream published a blog that discusses the financial world’s embracement of blockchain-powered trading. While many traditional stock markets operate on legacy infrastructure, Upstream is revolutionizing trading by leveraging blockchain technology to provide real-time execution, instant settlement, and global access without typical barriers. Unlike conventional stock markets that have longer settlement times and limited trading hours, Upstream allows investors to trade 20 hours a day, seven days a week, with instant transactions executed transparently on a decentralized ledger. Its platform offers a more accessible, efficient and fair trading experience, powering the future of stock trading today.

2025 hasn’t been a great year for Texas-based electric vehicle giant Tesla. After dominating the nascent EV sector for a decade and achieving a market cap that’s larger than the rest of the auto industry combined, Tesla is experiencing an unprecedented fall in sales across several major markets.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles help to evaluate a company’s business practices as well as its performance on different sustainability issues. With the global awareness of sustainability growing, this framework has become essential for businesses focused on remaining competitive in today’s growing market.

DR Congo, the largest producer of cobalt in the world, has imposed a temporary freeze on exports of the mineral in order to curb the glut which has caused prices to go into freefall. Last month, the government issued a 4-month moratorium on cobalt exports, which is essential in the manufacture of EV batteries. The temporary ban will be reviewed in three months before the next steps are announced.

Testing for cannabis is making it increasingly harder for maritime companies to hire employees . Pre-employment drug tests have been a staple in the U.S. for several decades now but maritime employers say they are limiting the pool of eligible employees they can tap into.

A new study conducted by a team at Northwestern University suggests that the brain’s immune cells can be enhanced so that they remove amyloid beta plaques more effectively. Amyloid beta plaques are the toxic proteins that form sticky clumps leading to the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Meta is trying out its first chip created for training AI models, marking a key step toward reducing its dependence on third-party chipmakers. According to sources, the social media behemoth has begun a limited rollout of the chip and may increase production if testing proves successful.

HeartBeam (NASDAQBEAT), a medical technology company focused on advanced cardiac care, announced its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2024. The company achieved key milestones, including FDA 510(k) clearance for the HeartBeam System, the launch of an Early Access Program to refine its clinical workflow, and the submission of an FDA application for its 12-lead ECG synthesis software. HeartBeam also raised $11.5 million in gross proceeds from a public offering to support commercialization efforts. Financially, research and development expenses rose to $11.1 million in 2024 from $6.8 million in 2023, while net loss widened to $19.4 million from $14.6 million year over year. The company closed 2024 with $2.4 million in cash and cash equivalents.

NextPlat (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW), a global e-commerce provider, has rescheduled the release of its financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, to before market open on March 24, 2025. The company’s leadership team, including Executive Chairman and CEO Charles M. Fernandez, CFO Cecile Munnik, and President and CEO of Global Operations David Phipps, will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on the same day to discuss the results and recent developments. Investors are encouraged to submit questions for the Q&A session before March 18.

Social media marketing has grown exponentially since the turn of the century, when some 25 million social media identities existed worldwide. Last year’s Digital 2024: Global Overview Report by DataReportal ( https://ibn.fm/zfypb ) found that there were now well over 5 billion active social media user identities — an increase of more than 200 times during the past 25 years, with marketing tools adapting to the growth during that time.

Wheaton Precious Metals (NYSEWPM) (TSX: WPM) has announced a 6.5% increase in its first quarterly cash dividend for 2025, raising it to $0.165 per common share from the prior quarter’s $0.155. The dividend, payable on April 11, 2025, will be distributed to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2025, with the ex-dividend date also set for April 1. The company, which declared a record $0.62 per share in total dividends for 2024, also reaffirmed the continuation of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP”), allowing eligible shareholders to reinvest dividends into additional shares.

Adageis, a healthcare technology company reshaping patient care through flexible AI-centric software solutions for healthcare organizations, is launching a Series A funding round to raise $10 million in growth capital. This follows the company’s successful $2 million seed round at the end of Q4 2024, which supported backend improvements, expanded electronic health record (“EHR”) connectivity, and an increased sales force.

Nicola Mining (TSXV: NIM) (FSE: HLIA) (OTCQB: HUSIF) has received the Final Permit to conduct a bulk sample at its Dominion Creek Mineral Project, a high-grade gold and silver property in which the company holds a 75% economic interest. The permit, effective until Feb. 27, 2030, allows Nicola and partner High Range Exploration Ltd. to extract ore before transitioning to reclamation. The company also obtained a Free Use Permit to upgrade a haul road for ore transport. Additionally, Nicola closed a non-brokered private placement, issuing 4,038,955 units for gross proceeds of approximately $1.13 million, with net proceeds of $1.07 million after finder’s fees. Ore extraction at Dominion is expected to begin in July 2025.

The United Kingdom (UK) is set to expedite renewable energy grid connections after years of setbacks and delays. With the South West of the UK making significant advancements in renewable energy generation, Great Britain has massive amounts of green energy waiting to be connected to the grid.

Understanding the ever-changing landscape of crypto involves more than just tracking price fluctuations. Investor sentiment plays a crucial role in shaping market movements, and the Crypto Fear and Greed Index is a well-known tool that measures emotional trends within the crypto community. Although the index has seen a slight rise, extreme fear still reigns.

The recent $1.5 billion hack on Bybit, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has shaken the crypto community. This attack, the largest crypto heist in history, highlights serious security vulnerabilities in centralized exchanges. If you store your assets on an exchange, this incident should serve as a reminder to rethink how you store cryptocurrency safely .

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, has announced its financial results for fourth quarter and year-end 2024, with a 128% year-over-year increase in bookings, reaching $23.9 million in bookings for the year ended December 31, 2024. The company also announced a consolidated cash balance that now exceeds $300 million.

Women are playing a major role in shaping the marijuana sector, influencing market trends and driving innovation. Brands are adjusting to meet the demands of women who are increasingly using marijuana for wellness advantages, including stress relief, pain treatment, and improved sleep, by providing products that fit with a health-conscious lifestyle.

Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is set to benefit from a projected rise in palladium prices, which one industry analyst predicts could double over the next decade. The expected surge is attributed to several key factors including supply constraints, high demand from the automotive industry, as well as limited substitution options. As an emerging player in the palladium sector, PLG is strengthening its position by advancing the Waterberg Project in South Africa, which is set to be one of the world’s largest and lowest-cost underground platinum group metal (“PGM”) mines. The company has explored opportunities to enhance its processing capabilities through a cooperation agreement to establish a PGM smelter and base metals refinery in Saudi Arabia. These strategic moves, coupled with the potential price increase, position PLG well to capitalize on the growing palladium market and deliver enhanced value to stakeholders.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”) announced a breakthrough in quantum computing, demonstrating that its Advantage2 annealing quantum computer outperformed one of the world’s most powerful classical supercomputers in solving complex magnetic materials simulation problems.

A recent industry-commissioned survey has found that young people typically prefer electric vehicles to conventional gas-powered cars. The poll was commissioned by Nissan and conducted by Economist Impact, which surveyed 3,750 people from 15 cities across the globe. It mainly focused on finding out the mobility preferences of 18 to 30-year-old individuals living in urbanized areas.

As financial markets are shaken by the constantly evolving tariff announcements from President Trump, traders of physical copper are cashing in on the rewards presented by this turmoil. The American threats of imposing import tariffs on copper have created rarely seen opportunities for traders to move copper from one part of the world to another in order to make a profit.

A drug reform advocate has revealed that the Trump administration is inviting proposals for federal marijuana legalization. The activist said that they attended a recent event where they discussed the matter of federal cannabis reform with a White House staffer and were invited to write a proposal explaining why President Trump should support legalizing cannabis at the federal level.

The rate at which AI is being integrated in healthcare is accelerating. However, data quality is often lacking, and this reduces the effectiveness of many AI solutions tailored to the healthcare industry. Given that healthcare data is often siloed, the vast majority of this data is unstructured . This can pose challenges in the use of this data for AI models since the insights extracted could be biased or have other defects.

AI has become a major focus at China’s annual “two sessions,” reflecting the country’s rapid transformation into a global AI hub . AI technology is now deeply integrated into various industries, shaping economic growth and innovation.

Soligenix (NASDAQSNGX) is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments for rare diseases with high unmet medical needs. Operating through two key segments, the company’s Specialized BioTherapeutics division is dedicated to oncology and inflammation therapies, while its Public Health Solutions segment advances vaccines and therapeutics targeting biothreats and infectious diseases.

Bioadaptives (BDPT) announced the successful completion of dosage trials for Zeranovia, its innovative weight loss product. Participants in the trial reported consistent weight loss of 5 to 7 pounds per week with minimal side effects, primarily mild gastrointestinal discomfort that was managed through dosage adjustments. With high participant satisfaction and all subjects eager to continue, BioAdaptives plans to refine dosing for the next phase of clinical trials, reinforcing its commitment to providing effective weight management solutions.

The United Kingdom (UK) is considering an energy bill that would provide energy discounts to communities living close to solar electricity pylons. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband recently informed the media that the cost of discounting energy prices for these communities will require government to increase the average yearly energy bills elsewhere in the country by 80 pence. The bill is meant to reduce the growing local resistance to pylons and other large grid infrastructure designed to transmit solar energy from solar farms.

The Lazarus Group, believed to be linked to North Korea, has turned at least $300 million from their recent $1.5 billion cryptocurrency hack into funds that are now impossible to recover. The hackers managed to steal the massive sum after breaching the ByBit crypto exchange.

As of March 2025, the venture debt market continues to experience rapid growth, fueled by evolving financing needs, technological advancements, and a dynamic economic landscape. According to Statista, the U.S. venture debt market is projected to reach $27.83 billion in 2025, with traditional venture debt accounting for approximately $23.94 billion of that total ( Statista ). This growth reflects an increasing demand for non-dilutive financing among startups and growth-stage companies seeking capital without giving up equity.

A new report from the Center for Political Accountability (CPA) warns that cryptocurrency companies are gaining too much political influence in the United States. The report highlights how these companies have increased their political spending while benefiting from reduced government oversight under the Trump administration. With Trump now actively supporting cryptocurrency, the report raises concerns about risks to investors, financial stability, and public trust.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQTNXP), a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company, announced that CEO Seth Lederman, M.D., will present at the 2025 BIO-Europe Spring Convention on March 17 in Milan, Italy. The presentation will highlight TNX-102 SL, a sublingual cyclobenzaprine tablet for fibromyalgia management, which has a U.S. Food and Drug Administration PDUFA goal date of Aug. 15, 2025. If approved, TNX-102 SL would be the first new fibromyalgia treatment in 15 years.

Emperor Metals (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FRA:9NH) has announced a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 10 million units at $0.15 per unit, targeting gross proceeds of $1.5 million. Each unit includes one common share and a half-share purchase warrant, with whole warrants exercisable at $0.35 for two years. Notably, Evanachan Limited, controlled by mining executive Rob McEwen, will acquire 5 million units, representing 50% of the offering. The funds will support exploration and development of Emperor’s projects, including Duquesne West and Lac Pelletier, and provide general working capital. The offering remains subject to Canadian Securities Exchange approval.

A recently published study suggests that integrating CBD into denture materials may help prevent oral infections. The research, which appeared last month in the journal Molecules and backed by government funding, indicates that incorporating CBD into dentures could provide an antibiotic-free method to reduce plaque buildup and improve oral hygiene.

NVIDIA (NASDAQNVDA) is experiencing a stock rebound, with analysts emphasizing the importance of profit margins for a sustained recovery. BofA analyst Vivek Arya notes that the company’s gross margins peaked at 79% during the Hopper product cycle but have since declined to 73% due to the transition to the Blackwell product line. Arya anticipates margins will bottom out in the current fiscal first quarter and rise to the mid-70% range later in the year. He maintains a buy rating with a $200 price target, citing NVIDIA’s potential to secure an 80%-85% market share in AI server chips despite increased competition.

Apple (NASDAQAAPL) has experienced a reduction in its stock price target by Morgan Stanley, now set at $252, down from $275. Analyst Erik Woodring attributes this adjustment to delays in the rollout of advanced AI features for Siri, which were anticipated to drive iPhone upgrades in fiscal year 2026. Woodring now forecasts that Apple will ship approximately 230 million iPhones in 2025, consistent with 2024 figures, and expects a 6% increase to 243 million units in 2026. Consequently, revenue and earnings-per-share estimates for fiscal 2026 have been reduced by 5% to 6%. ​

Web3 platforms are transforming the digital economy by using blockchain technology to create decentralized financial systems. However, one major challenge they face is price volatility —the rapid rise and fall of token prices. Managing this volatility is crucial for building trust, attracting investors, and ensuring long-term success. Without proper liquidity and risk management, many Web3 projects struggle to survive.

The demand for plant-based proteins has increased in the last couple of years as consumer demand for animal-based proteins reduces. While wheat and soy have been the primary sources of plant-based proteins for a while, their link to allergenic issues has highlighted the need for other plant-based options.

With revenue from the global e-commerce sector forecast to hit $4.3 trillion in 2025, e-commerce has become a dominant part of worldwide trade. The segment is extremely competitive, featuring nearly 10 major retailers across the globe, and generates trillions of dollars in revenue annually. In this maelstrom of competition, several countries have emerged as top players with the largest e-commerce markets.

Thumzup (NASDAQTZUP) has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1 million, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder value. The buybacks will be executed at management’s discretion, considering market conditions and regulatory requirements. CEO Robert Steele stated that the initiative reflects confidence in Thumzup’s growth trajectory and financial strength. The repurchase program will be conducted in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act, allowing for open market and privately negotiated transactions as deemed appropriate.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQTNXP) is working to improve organ transplant success rates with TNX-1500, a third-generation CD40L blocker designed to modulate the immune system while reducing the risk of rejection. Traditional immunosuppressants broadly suppress immunity and can cause organ damage, whereas TNX-1500 aims to promote tolerance of transplanted organs with fewer side effects. Recent Phase 1 trial results showed promising safety and immune response modulation, supporting monthly dosing in future clinical studies. With the organ transplant immunosuppressant market projected to reach $7.17 billion by 2030, Tonix sees a significant opportunity to improve transplant outcomes and expand applications to autoimmune diseases.

Greenwave Technology Solutions (NASDAQGWAV) announced that CEO Danny Meeks will appear on Good Morning America to discuss the impact of newly enacted metal tariffs. Through its subsidiary Empire, Greenwave operates the largest scrap metal chain in Hampton Roads, supplying military-grade scrap to key defense contractors and shipyards. With President Trump’s shipbuilding initiative expected to drive demand, Greenwave anticipates increased opportunities in its primary market. The company also expects forthcoming copper tariffs to accelerate revenue growth and expand margins across its 13 metal recycling facilities in Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio.

Foremost Clean Energy (NASDAQFMST) (CSE: FAT) has announced a $6.5 million exploration program for 2025 across its uranium properties in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. The program will include drilling, geophysical surveys, and geochemical exploration at Hatchet Lake, Murphy Lake South, GR, Blackwing, Wolverine, and CLK properties. The company aims to identify and test discovery-ready targets, leveraging years of early-stage exploration by Denison Mines Corp. NYSE: DNNNYSEDNN)

Uranium Energy (NYSE American: UEC) has filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2025, highlighting significant progress in production, acquisitions, and project development. The company advanced uranium concentrate drying and drumming in Wyoming and accelerated construction at its Burke Hollow ISR project in Texas. The acquisition of Rio Tinto’s Sweetwater Plant has expanded UEC’s U.S. production capacity to over 12 million pounds annually. Additionally, the Roughrider Project’s economic assessment confirms its status as a high-margin asset with an estimated post-tax NPV of $946 million. With $214 million in liquid assets and no debt, UEC remains positioned to scale production in response to tightening uranium markets.

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GeoVax Labs (NASDAQGOVX) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapies and vaccines for solid tumor cancers and many of the world’s most threatening infectious diseases. The company’s lead program in oncology is a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, Gedeptin®, presently in a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for advanced head and neck cancers. GeoVax’s lead infectious disease candidate is GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine targeting high-risk immunocompromised patient populations. Currently in three Phase 2 clinical trials, GEO-CM04S1 is being evaluated as a primary vaccine for immunocompromised patients such as those suffering from hematologic cancers and other patient populations for whom the current authorized COVID-19 vaccines are insufficient, and as a booster vaccine in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (“CLL”). In addition, GEO-CM04S1 is in a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the vaccine as a more robust, durable COVID-19 booster among healthy patients who previously received the mRNA vaccines. GeoVax’s leadership team has driven significant value creation across multiple life science companies over the past several decades.

Energy Vault Holdings (NYSENRGV) develops and deploys utility-scale energy storage solutions designed to transform the world’s approach to sustainable energy storage. The company’s comprehensive offerings include proprietary gravity-based storage, battery storage, and green hydrogen energy storage technologies. Each storage solution is supported by the company’s hardware technology-agnostic energy management system software and integration platform. Unique to the industry, Energy Vault’s innovative technology portfolio delivers customized short and long duration energy storage solutions to help utilities, independent power producers, and large industrial energy users significantly reduce levelized energy costs while maintaining power reliability. Utilizing eco-friendly materials with the ability to integrate waste materials for beneficial reuse, Energy Vault’s EVx gravity-based energy storage technology is facilitating the shift to a circular economy while accelerating the global clean energy transition for its customers.

PEDEVCO (NYSE American: PED) is a publicly traded energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of strategic, high growth energy projects in the United States. The company’s principal assets are its Permian Basin Asset located in the Northwest Shelf of the Permian Basin in eastern New Mexico, and its D-J Basin Asset located in the D-J Basin in Weld and Morgan Counties, Colorado, and Laramie County, Wyoming. PEDEVCO is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Clene Inc. (NASDAQCLNN) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Clene Nanomedicine Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”) and multiple sclerosis (“MS”), will attend the 37th Annual Roth Conference, according to a company news release ( https://ibn.fm/odbPx ).

Emperor Metals (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FRA:9NH) has completed its acquisition of the Lac Pelletier Property in Quebec from Maritime Resources Corp. The 558-hectare property, which includes 25 mining claims and a mining lease, is located near Rouyn-Noranda and adjacent to Agnico Eagle’s Wasamac Gold Deposit. The site has seen extensive exploration, including 105,000 meters of drilling, underground development, and bulk sampling with high gold recovery rates. Emperor issued 12.5 million common shares to Maritime as part of the transaction, with a hold period expiring July 12, 2025.

Nebraska’s Attorney General Mike Hilgers and former Governor Pete Ricketts are asking the state legislature to reject two citizen-led initiatives concerning medical marijuana production, use, and possession. The measures were approved by about 70% of voters in the recent election.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSEQBTS) (“D-Wave”) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Its 5,000+ qubit Advantage TM quantum computers, the world’s largest, are available on-premises or via the cloud, supported by 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to its Advantage and Advantage2 TM systems to date, its customers apply D-Wave’s technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more.

Meta Platforms (NASDAQMETA) is under scrutiny following allegations detailed in a memoir by former director of global public policy Sarah Wynn-Williams. The book, Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism, claims former COO Sheryl Sandberg engaged in inappropriate behavior, including lavish spending and questionable workplace interactions. Additionally, Wynn-Williams accuses Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan of sexual harassment, alleging a pattern of misconduct that she says was ignored internally. Meta has denied the allegations, stating that prior investigations found no wrongdoing and that Wynn-Williams was terminated for performance-related issues.​

G2 Goldfields (TSX: GTWO) (OTCQX: GUYGF) is an established gold explorer with a high-grade 3 million ounce inventory in multiple adjacent discoveries at its Oko Project in Guyana. Importantly, the Oko Main Zone hosts high-grade, near surface zones of 1 million ounces grading +9 g/t gold, which will drive the payback in the early years of the mine life. The resource remains open at depth and along strike and within a mining district of +9 million ounces gold inventory discovered to date. The company remains focused on near surface discoveries in the greater Oko area and is working on spinning out its other exploration assets in Guyana into a new company called G3 Goldfields Inc. to further unlock value for shareholders.