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Lixte Biotechnology Holdings (NASDAQ: LIXT) announced it will participate in the DealFlow Discovery Conference to be held Jan. 28–29, 2026, in Atlantic City, N.J. The company said Chief Executive Officer Geordan Pursglove will conduct one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference as LIXTE continues advancing LB-100, its first-in-class inhibitor of protein phosphatase 2A, through clinical development.

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Kairos Pharma (NYSE American: KAPA) announced it will participate in the DealFlow Discovery Conference to be held Jan. 28–29, 2026, at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. The company said Chief Scientific Officer Neil Bhowmick will deliver a company presentation and conduct one-on-one meetings with investors during the event as Kairos continues advancing its clinical-stage oncology programs.

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Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) reported strong pre-order activity for its 2026 Sentinel Series fully enclosed HVAC utility terrain vehicles following its participation in AIMExpo 2026, held Jan. 7–9 in Anaheim, Calif. The company said it secured pre-orders for approximately 70–80 units during and immediately after the event, in addition to 50–60 pre-sales commitments received ahead of the show, representing multi-million-dollar revenue potential based on current pricing. Massimo said the demand reflects market validation for the Sentinel Series, which features a fully enclosed cab with factory-integrated heating and air conditioning and is positioned at an accessible price point compared with competing HVAC-equipped UTVs, as the company targets an initial rollout in the first quarter of 2026.

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OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC), a community and business bank serving Florida, entered 2026 having completed a broad reworking of its capital structure, a process management describes as laying a clearer foundation for the company’s next phase of growth. The initiative, detailed in a January 5 announcement, reflects coordinated actions by OptimumBank’s largest institutional investor and key insiders, with an emphasis on transparency, alignment, and long-term flexibility ( https://ibn.fm/bvijW ).

Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Orphan Drug Designation to LP-284 for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas, marking the third orphan designation for the program and the sixth overall across the company clinical pipeline. The designation expands LP-284 beyond hematologic malignancies into solid tumors and reflects its synthetic lethal mechanism targeting DNA repair deficiencies, which are common in adult soft tissue sarcomas. Lantern said the designation supports an accelerated regulatory pathway for LP-284 as it continues Phase 1 evaluation in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas and advances development in additional rare cancer indications.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a developer of AI-powered defense and security solutions, recently presented the company’s AI demining technology at a panel hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers (“SAME”) at a recent conference in Kyiv ( https://ibn.fm/Jlrp8 ).

A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions (NASDAQ: AZ) announced that it will hold its next annual and special meeting on March 31, 2026. The company said the meeting location, exact time, and additional related disclosures will be provided in due course.

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McEwen (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) announced its year-end 2025 mineral resource estimate for the Grey Fox Project within the Fox Complex in Timmins, Ontario, reporting 1.9 million indicated gold ounces and 436,000 inferred gold ounces calculated at a $3,000 per ounce gold price, reflecting a 23% increase in indicated resources compared with year-end 2024. The updated estimate incorporates both underground and open-pit mining scenarios ahead of a pre-feasibility study scheduled for Q2 2026 and highlights potential for further growth through the recently acquired Stroud Property, new drill results received after the resource cutoff date and mine and plant optimization. McEwen said Grey Fox is expected to play a key role in its objective of doubling production by 2030 as the Fox Complex transitions into a long-life mining operation.

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Earlyworks Co. announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Perpetual Markets Ltd., following which the company rebranded as Perpetuals.com Ltd. and began trading under the Nasdaq ticker symbol PDC, effective Jan. 20, 2026. The transaction integrates Perpetual Markets into the combined business, which develops software solutions bridging traditional financial markets and blockchain-based crypto markets through its exchange software suite, Kronos X(R), enabling regulated trading venues, including European Multilateral Trading Facilities, to operate with 24/7 self-clearing and blockchain-based settlement technology. The company also plans to operate its own Multilateral Trading Facilities in Europe later in 2026 and to introduce new tokenized products while leveraging proprietary machine-learning technology to develop AI-enhanced alternatives to traditional CFD and perpetual futures markets.

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Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST) is a strategic holding company that builds value by acquiring and actively managing operating businesses in pharmaceuticals, telemedicine, healthcare services, real estate, and select consumer markets. The company focuses on controlling interests in subsidiaries where operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and disciplined scaling can drive durable growth.

The capture of Nicolas Maduro early this month brought into sharper focus Venezuela’s vast oil reserves and U.S. officials from President Trump to Howard Lutnick the Commerce Secretary and other leading politicians have been talking about how this resource could be tapped. However, Venezuela’s natural resources are a lot more than just oil, and Trump made mention of several others that the U.S. could tap. We explore some of those other resources that make this South American country an enviable source of needed minerals.

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As the legal marijuana sector enters another year of adjustment, new data points show an industry still working to find its footing. While some long-standing challenges remain unresolved, recent developments suggest parts of the market may finally be moving toward a more sustainable balance.

Behçet’s disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition that can cause recurrent, painful ulcers, eye inflammation and systemic complications that significantly affect quality of life. Because available treatments are limited and often inconsistent, clinical trial updates in this disease area carry particular importance. Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) is reporting results from a phase 2a proof of concept study evaluating its investigational therapy, SGX945 (dusquetide), for the treatment of Behçet’s disease, representing a notable step forward in efforts to improve care for patients with this underserved condition.

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OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC) announced that it has been invited to present at the Emerging Growth Conference on Jan. 21, 2026, where Chairman Moishe Gubin will deliver a corporate presentation followed by a live question-and-answer session. The live, interactive online event will provide existing shareholders and the investment community with the opportunity to engage directly with management in real time. OptimumBank Holdings is scheduled to present at 9:40 a.m. Eastern time for approximately 30 minutes, and investors may submit questions in advance or during the event, with management addressing as many inquiries as time permits.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) provided an update on its Solana-focused treasury strategy and recent operational milestones, reporting that since initiating its Solana treasury program in September 2025 the Company has generated more than 133,450 SOL in staking rewards while compounding SOL per share through disciplined deployment and on-chain yield generation. As of Jan. 15, 2026, Forward Industries held more than 6.98 million SOL in liquid treasury assets, with nearly all holdings staked through its validator infrastructure, generating a gross annual percentage yield of 6.73% before fees and outperforming top peer validators. During December, the Company announced that its SEC-registered shares became live on the Solana blockchain through Superstate’s Opening Bell platform, marking the first instance of a public company’s equity being usable directly within decentralized finance (“DeFi”), and also began testing its PropAMM on Solana with support from Galaxy Digital and infrastructure input from Jump Crypto. Management noted the Company maintains sufficient operating capital and carries no corporate debt.

Diagnos (TSX Venture: ADK) (OTCQB: DGNOF) (FWB: 4D4A), a pioneer in early detection of critical health issues using Artificial Intelligence-based technology, announced it has engaged Investor Brand Network (“IBN”) to provide corporate communication and awareness solutions. Under the one-year agreement effective Jan. 10, 2026, IBN will receive monthly compensation of US$6,400, payable in advance in cash from the Corporation’s funds. IBN will assist Diagnos in refining and strengthening its market awareness profile with the objective of maximizing shareholder value, is acting at arm’s length, and, together with its principals, holds no direct or indirect interest in the Corporation’s securities. The engagement remains subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Rail Vision (NASDAQ: RVSN) announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Quantum Transportation Ltd., has achieved a technical breakthrough with the successful prototype development and validation of a first-generation transformer-based neural decoder designed to advance scalable quantum error correction. The Company said the code-agnostic solution demonstrated superior decoding accuracy and efficiency versus leading classical methods in comprehensive simulations across multiple quantum error correction codes and noise environments, supported by a completed intellectual property strategy. Management noted the milestone strengthens the strategic value of its investment in Quantum Transportation while the companies explore longer-term opportunities to apply advanced data analysis and computing methodologies alongside Rail Vision’s core railway safety technologies.

In early 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo suspended cobalt exports in an effort to influence global prices and shift to a quota system. The country is the biggest producer of the metal, supplying over 70% of the world. Between 2026-2027, the country expects to export a total of 96,600 tons of the metal annually.

Lucid Motors finished 2025 with sharply higher electric vehicle production after a slow start to the year, signaling that its operations may be stabilizing as it heads into a pivotal 2026. The company reported building 8,412 EVs in the final quarter of the year, more than double its output in the prior quarter and more than it managed in the first half of 2025.

The recent vaccine policy changes that the U.S. government announced have astounded experts because the changes reduce recommended vaccines by one third and put the U.S. behinds its peer countries. This change shifts the U.S. from the position of leader on vaccination to a country that lags other developed nations on matters of disease prevention.

Every player will have a highly detailed digital “AI avatar” in the 2026 World Cup that will assist video assistant referees in making decisions. The initiative, which involves scanning every player to create precise 3D models, could make individual height and body dimensions a factor in how offside calls are judged.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and Quantum Circuits, Inc. (“Quantum Circuits”), a leading developer of error-corrected superconducting gate-model quantum computing systems, recently announced that the companies have entered into a merger agreement under which D-Wave will acquire Quantum Circuits for a purchase price of $550 million, consisting of $300 million in D-Wave common stock and $250 million in cash. By combining the world’s leading annealing quantum computing company with the world’s leading developer of error-corrected gate-model technology, D-Wave aims to dramatically accelerate the projected time to a scaled, error-corrected gate-model quantum computer alongside and complementary to its commercial annealing quantum systems.

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Renewable energy capacity in the United States is still on track for dramatic growth, even as offshore wind projects face mounting political and regulatory pressure. New projections from GlobalData suggest that solar and onshore wind will continue reshaping the power sector over the next decade, outweighing near-term disruptions tied to federal policy shifts.

Cryptocurrency has moved well beyond niche forums and speculative trading in recent years, edging into everyday financial conversations, though its uptake has varied widely by sector. One industry where adoption has accelerated faster than many expected is online gambling, particularly internet-based casinos.

A new global survey shows that many countries in the Global South are becoming more open to using clean technology from China. This shift is happening as developing nations look for affordable, reliable, and fast solutions to energy, transport, and climate challenges. For many of these countries, Chinese clean technology is no longer seen as a risky option, but as a practical way to support growth while cutting pollution.

Government-funded research is raising serious concerns about how cannabis driving laws are being enforced in the United States. According to a new scientific study, many cannabis users are being arrested, charged, and even jailed for driving under the influence despite showing no real signs of being impaired. The research suggests that current DUI laws related to marijuana are not based on sound science and are unfairly punishing innocent people.

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Axe Compute (NASDAQ: AGPU) announced that it has completed a corporate name change to Axe Compute Inc., with its common stock trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol AGPU as of Dec. 12, 2025. The Company said it continues to operate its AI-driven drug discovery business while expanding into high-performance enterprise AI infrastructure, citing constrained access to scalable compute capacity as a key bottleneck in enterprise AI adoption. Management outlined plans to utilize capacity on the Aethir network to provide dedicated GPU resources to enterprise customers through service-based arrangements, positioning Axe Compute as an active infrastructure operator rather than a passive asset holder.

OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC), a community and business bank serving Florida, was featured in an article that discussed its recent financial success. The publication reads, “In the third quarter of 2025, OptimumBank reported net earnings of $4.32 million, or $0.37 per basic share, compared with $3.60 million in the prior quarter and $3.30 million in the year-earlier period. For the first nine months of the year, net earnings reached $11.8 million, up from $9.17 million during the same period in 2024… Net interest income was a primary driver. It rose to $11.05 million in the quarter, an increase of $810,000 from Q2 and more than $2 million from Q3 2024. Management attributed the improvement to higher yields on loans and other earning assets, coupled with stable funding costs as older, lower-rate loans rolled off the balance sheet.”

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) expressed support for President Trump’s recent initiatives under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act aimed at strengthening secure domestic and allied supply chains for processed critical minerals, including rare earth elements. The Company said the actions underscore a growing policy consensus that processing capacity, not mining alone, represents the primary chokepoint in rare earth supply chains, aligning with Ucore’s strategy to develop U.S.-based processing infrastructure using allied feedstock. Ucore highlighted development of its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex utilizing its proprietary RapidSX(TM) separation technology, which is designed to provide scalable, modular rare earth processing capacity, particularly for heavy rare earth elements critical to defense and advanced energy applications, while supporting faster deployment, improved environmental outcomes and reduced reliance on foreign processing.

Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) d.b.a. TechForce Robotics, is slowly transitioning into a strategic investor and operator in sectors driven by innovation. With solid footprints in food services, hospitality, and real estate sectors, the company is incorporating artificial intelligence and robotic automation into its growth plan, underscoring a deeper focus on leading markets experiencing rapid evolution ( ibn.fm/z7NsW ).

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ParaZero Technologies (NASDAQ: PRZO) announced it has signed a reseller agreement with Lella Kentonis Investment Co. Limited, appointing the firm as its authorized reseller in Cyprus. Under the agreement, Lella Kentonis will distribute and integrate ParaZero’s counter-UAS product lines, including its DefendAir solutions, into the Cypriot defense and homeland security market, expanding ParaZero’s regional presence and supporting government and security agencies with net-based, mission-critical drone interception technologies.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, has added another national deployment to its European footprint with the award of a nationwide electronic monitoring (“EM”) contract in a Western European country. The agreement marks the tenth country worldwide to adopt SuperCom’s proprietary domestic violence prevention solutions and further expands the company’s role in national-level public safety programs ( https://ibn.fm/VzMyu ).

Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) announced plans to debut its second-generation MVR HVAC Pro Series at the 2026 PGA Show, scheduled for Jan. 20–23, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Company said the MVR HVAC Pro Series includes the MVR HVAC Pro for golf course and neighborhood electric vehicle applications and the MVR HVAC Cargo Max Pro for grounds maintenance and commercial fleet use, both featuring fully enclosed, climate-controlled cabins designed for all-weather operation. Management noted the updated platform reflects Massimo’s continued investment in higher-value electric mobility solutions, incorporates software-driven controls and artificial intelligence initiatives, and has generated early interest from dealers, golf courses, resorts, and commercial operators as demand grows for enclosed, climate-controlled electric vehicles that address the operational limitations of traditional open-air carts.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) announced that its chief executive officer has published a letter to shareholders outlining key milestones achieved in 2025 and the Company’s strategic outlook for 2026. In the letter, management cited more than 100% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025, a strengthened balance sheet with more than $50 million in total equity and no debt excluding warehouse credit lines, expanded warehouse lending capacity to $25 million, and completion of a $7.4 million registered direct offering. The CEO also highlighted the Company’s AI- and technology-driven digital mortgage platform, the launch of its blockchain-enabled BeelineEquity product, and operational efficiencies driven by proprietary automation tools, while outlining expectations for continued scaling in mortgage originations, title operations, and blockchain-based home equity solutions, with a stated target of reaching a $100 million annual revenue run rate within 24 months.

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High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) announced it has entered into a binding letter of intent with Crypto.com | Derivatives North America for an exclusive partnership to launch an event-based prediction markets product in the United States, subject to the execution of definitive agreements. Under the proposed arrangement, event contracts offered by Crypto.com Derivatives North America, a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse, would be made available to customers through HighRoller.com, enabling trading across markets including finance, entertainment and sports via a regulated platform. The companies said they are targeting a product launch in the first quarter of 2026, with Crypto.com serving as the exclusive provider of prediction contracts across High Roller distribution channels.

Rail Vision (NASDAQ: RVSN) announced that it has engaged InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”) to assist with its corporate communications strategy as the company advances commercialization of its rail-specific detection and safety technologies. The Company said IBN will leverage its investor-focused distribution platform, including more than 5,000 syndication outlets, newsletters, social media channels, blogs, and InvestorWire services, to increase awareness of Rail Vision’s electro-optical and artificial intelligence-based solutions, which include its MainLine and ShuntingYard systems and a cloud-based operational intelligence dashboard designed to improve visibility, hazard detection, operational efficiency, and safety across global railway networks.

The normal practice after someone has undergone a surgical procedure has been to administer anti-inflammatory medications. However, new research conducted at Michigan State University (MSU) suggests that this could be counterproductive and may be the reason why some patients develop chronic pain that lasts for years after their surgery.

A UK industry group says electric vehicle discounts are unsustainable as manufacturers continue to pour billions into price cuts to meet government quotas. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders estimates producers spent over £5 billion ($6.7bn) slashing prices last year, working out to approximately $14,838.56 per battery-electric vehicle. Chief Executive Mike Hawes said this degree of financial support from manufacturers cannot persist, particularly as requirements escalate to 33% this year from the prior 28% benchmark.

Artificial intelligence is becoming a powerful tool in modern healthcare, especially in radiology. Hospitals around the world now use deep-learning systems to analyze X-ray images and support doctors in diagnosis and research.

Following a more than 20% increase in December, silver ended the year as the top-performing asset. However, market participants caution that the move does not mirror past speculative spikes such as the quantitative-easing rally of 2011 or the Hunt brothers-driven surge in the 80s. While prices retreated once leverage was unwound because sufficient supply was available in the past, that isn’t the case today.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, recently announced a breakthrough in gate-model quantum computing with the successful demonstration of scalable on-chip cryogenic control of qubits. This industry-first milestone advances the development of commercially viable gate-model quantum computers by significantly reducing the wiring required to control large numbers of qubits without degrading qubit fidelity.

Across construction, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing and public safety, demand is rising for materials that can deliver greater durability, fire resistance and sustainability without sacrificing performance or cost efficiency. Governments, insurers and commercial buyers are increasingly focused on reducing fire risk, improving resilience and lowering environmental impact, driving interest in alternatives to traditional materials that are often resource-intensive or vulnerable under extreme conditions. Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) has been advancing a portfolio of advanced materials technologies that leverage nanotechnology to address these growing global needs.

Debates around renewable energy often generate plenty of heat and controversy. As climate pressures intensify and clean power expands worldwide, misunderstandings continue to shape public opinion and policy resistance. Consequently, sorting fact from fiction is important as these myths have the power to influence whether communities accept new projects and whether governments move fast enough to cut emissions.

The Catholic Church is stepping into the world of cryptocurrency with a new digital offering designed to support faith-based work and help people in need. The project, known as Catholic USD, shows how religion and modern financial technology are beginning to meet in practical ways.

Germany’s electric vehicle market showed strong signs of recovery in 2025 after a difficult year that had shaken confidence in the country’s transition to cleaner transport. Official data revealed that electric car sales rose sharply, marking a major turnaround from the slump seen in 2024 and offering cautious optimism for the future of e-mobility in Europe’s largest economy.

Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ: SGBX) announced that its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, convened on Jan. 14, 2026, was adjourned after a quorum was not present in person or by proxy, resulting in no business being conducted. The Company said the Annual Meeting will reconvene virtually on Jan. 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time, when stockholders will vote on the proposals outlined in its definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Dec. 19, 2025, with the record date remaining Nov. 21, 2025. During the adjournment period, the Company will continue soliciting proxies, noting that previously submitted proxies will be voted at the reconvened meeting unless properly revoked and that no changes have been made to the proposals or related materials.

President Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to loosen restrictions on marijuana is being welcomed by cannabis businesses and researchers, but experts caution that the practical effects will unfold slowly and unevenly. While the move signals a shift in federal posture, it does not immediately dismantle decades of drug policy.

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Innventure (NASDAQ: INV), an industrial growth conglomerate, announced it has entered into securities purchase agreements with four institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 11,428,572 shares of common stock in a registered direct offering, generating gross proceeds of approximately $40 million before placement agent fees and offering expenses. The offering is expected to close on or about Jan. 14, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company plans to use the net proceeds to repay all outstanding obligations under its convertible debentures dated Sept. 15, 2025, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes, which may include repayment of other indebtedness and exercising its right to receive equity in Accelsius in lieu of cash for repayment of approximately $8 million in intercompany convertible debt and related interest. Titan Partners is acting as sole placement agent for the offering.

Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) was featured in a recent article that discussed its dedication to the development and commercialization of emergent, transformative technologies. “Xeriant’s primary commercial focus is NEXBOARD(TM), an eco-friendly composite construction panel made from recycled plastic and fiber waste and enhanced with the company’s proprietary nanotechnology-based fire retardant, marketed under the DUREVER(TM) brand. Internal tests have demonstrated exceptional fire resistance, including a five-minute torch test reaching up to 2,500ºF and an 80-minute high-heat evaluation exceeding 2,000ºF… Factor X is Xeriant’s advanced innovation division, established to accelerate high-impact technologies from concept to commercial deployment. Modeled after Lockheed’s Skunk Works(TM), the group brings together experts across advanced materials, aerospace, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, and related disciplines to streamline development and strengthen cross-functional collaboration… Its expanded mandate includes identifying acquisition opportunities; targeting disruptive technologies in areas such as AI, quantum computing, and data science; and supporting products like NEXBOARD(TM) as they move through the company’s commercialization pipeline.”

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) is a company that continues to compile a large-scale Solana treasury. The strategy for FWDI centers on not only acquiring more SOL, but also actively participating within the ecosystem by deploying assets in opportunities like staking, lending, and DeFi.

Retailers are increasingly looking beyond point-of-sale transactions to find new ways to generate recurring revenue and deeper insight from every in-store visit. As shopping carts evolve into connected digital touchpoints, they are becoming platforms for subscription services, targeted media and real-time data monetization rather than simple tools for moving products through aisles. With this in mind, A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions (NASDAQ: AZ ) is advancing a business model that combines smart-cart subscriptions with retail media and advertising revenue.

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, or CTCL, is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that primarily affects the skin, often presenting with symptoms that closely resemble common dermatologic conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, leading to frequent misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. These diagnostic delays can allow the disease to progress silently for years, increasing patient suffering and complicating care. A late-stage biopharmaceutical company, Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) is developing therapies aimed at addressing critical gaps in rare disease treatment, including CTCL.

Rail Vision (NASDAQ: RVSN) is an early commercialization-stage technology company developing unique rail-specific detection systems designed to improve safety and operational performance across global railway networks. The company’s products address visibility, hazard detection, and situational awareness challenges, which are critical for preventing collisions, reducing operational risks, and improving overall railway efficiency in diverse and demanding environments.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP) announced it has licensed regulatory-grade real-world evidence drawn from more than 70,000 U.S. patients treated with intravenous ketamine or nasal S-ketamine for depression and suicidal ideation to support its application for Accelerated Approval of NRX-100, a preservative-free ketamine, under Fast Track Designation. The dataset, provided by Osmind, includes nearly one million treatment sessions and extensive longitudinal safety and effectiveness data and will be submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration following a 2025 policy update allowing de-identified real-world evidence. NRx is seeking approval of NRX-100 for the treatment of suicidal ideation in depression, including bipolar depression, an area where no drug therapy is currently approved, with the company citing growing off-label use of ketamine and the potential to expand access to supervised treatment through regulatory approval.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced a strategic integration of its patented content detection, identification, and rating system with Fintech.TV, enabling real-time bias measurement, interactive polling, and enhanced viewer engagement across fintech and AI programming. The collaboration combines Datavault AI’s high-performance computation, real-time bias meter, and ADIO® Inaudible Tone® technology to deliver visual bias indicators, seamless audience interaction, and automated data capture for content indexing, scoring, and valuation. As Fintech.TV prepares for a 24/7 livestream launch, the pilot is designed to promote fair and balanced media, deepen audience participation, and create scalable, high-margin monetization opportunities across the rapidly expanding global fintech media market.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) announced it has been invited to present its patented, AI-powered demining technology at the “Protection of Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure: Challenges & Solutions” panel hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers Ukraine Chapter in Kyiv on Jan. 15, 2026, reflecting growing recognition of the company’s technology following more than three years of continuous operational support in the country. At the event, Safe Pro plans to present new data from an 18-month field study highlighting the operational and financial impact of its SpotlightAI(TM) image-processing platform on humanitarian demining efforts, including productivity improvements exceeding 800 percent and detection rates more than 550 percent higher than traditional survey methods, underscoring the potential for faster land release, lower costs, and accelerated infrastructure, agricultural, and economic recovery in Ukraine.

Rail Vision (NASDAQ: RVSN) announced the completion of its previously disclosed strategic transaction to acquire a 51% ownership interest in Quantum Transportation Ltd., a move designed to expand the company’s technology roadmap beyond railway safety into quantum-enabled data and IP protection. Through the share exchange, Rail Vision issued 2,982,710 ordinary shares, representing approximately 4.99% of its outstanding share capital at signing, to acquire majority ownership and control of Quantum Transportation, which holds an exclusive rail-focused sublicense to a pending quantum error correction patent from Ramot, the technology transfer company of Tel Aviv University. The transaction is intended to combine quantum-AI intellectual property with Rail Vision’s vision-based railway safety technologies, creating potential synergies across current and future product lines, while Rail Vision also extended a convertible loan facility of up to $700,000 to support Quantum Transportation’s ongoing operations and development.

ParaZero Technologies (NASDAQ: PRZO) an aerospace defense company focused on smart, autonomous solutions for manned and unmanned aerial systems, has engaged IBN to support its corporate communications and investor outreach strategy. ParaZero specializes in multi-layered Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (“Counter-UAS”) technologies designed to neutralize hostile drones in complex and RF-denied environments, including urban and strategic infrastructure settings. Through the engagement, IBN will leverage its global investor-focused distribution network, encompassing more than 5,000 syndication outlets, newsletters, social media channels, blogs, and InvestorWire services, to increase visibility for ParaZero’s expanding defense portfolio, which reflects ongoing collaboration with Israeli defense authorities and international security organizations seeking effective last-layer counter-drone interception capabilities.