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BillionDollarBreaks – Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM) Named to Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100 for Third Straight Year
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks — LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT) Sponsors Good Health Mind, Body and Soul Summit at Morehouse College
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings (NASDAQ: LIXT) is sponsoring the inaugural Good Health: Mind, Body & Soul Summit, an invitation-only event inspired by the music, legacy, and lived experiences of De La Soul and scheduled for Feb. 19 at Morehouse College in Atlanta. The Summit brings together leaders in health, culture, science, and community to advance health equity for Black men and families and is rooted in De La Soul’s song “Good Health,” written following the passing of founding member David Jolicoeur (Trugoy the Dove). Developed in collaboration with Blacksmith holdings, the program reflects De La Soul’s evolution from musical pioneers to wellness advocates and will feature discussions spanning cancer, heart disease, mental health, addiction, sleep, relationships, and intergenerational wellness. LIXT said the Summit aligns with its mission as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company advancing cancer care through its first-in-class oncology compound LB-100 and its European research subsidiary, LIORA, while creating a space to connect scientific innovation with communities most impacted by health disparities.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Featured in MiningNewsWire Editorial Highlighting Production-Ready Gold Strategy
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) to Launch Patented SKYFAN and Turbo Heater at Lowes
SKYX Platforms (NASDAQ: SKYX), announced it will launch its newly patented all-in-one ceiling plug and play SKYFAN and Turbo Heater at U.S. leading retailer Lowes, with management anticipating significant growth in its Lowes business during 2026. The Company said the product combines a ceiling fan with a built-in turbo heater to offer a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional space heaters while addressing a large year-round market opportunity across both winter and summer seasons. SKYX said production is underway with its manufacturing partners, the product will be offered in six colors for residential and commercial markets, and a broad rollout is expected in the first quarter of 2026 to align with the winter season.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF): A Better Way of Getting into Precious Metals
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
RockBreaks – Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) (FSE: 4LF0) Provides Schryburt Lake Exploration Update and Appoints Indigenous Relations Manager
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – SEGG Media Corporation (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), dba Lottery.com Inc., Completes $1.7M Registered Direct Offering and Terminates Prior Financings
SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), dba Lottery.com Inc., today announced it has completed a registered direct offering of 2,449,857 shares of its common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $1.7 million, before deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses, with the offering price based on the average closing price for the five trading days prior to Jan. 16, 2026, and closing on Jan. 20, 2026. The Company said it intends to use the net proceeds primarily for general working capital, advancing previously announced acquisitions of revenue-generating, profitable, cash-flow positive businesses, and other corporate purposes. Dawson James Securities Inc. acted as sole placement agent. The Company also announced it has withdrawn from two previously disclosed financing arrangements, including agreeing in principle to terminate its December 2025 note and securities purchase agreement with Evergreen Capital Markets LLC, under which it received $500,000 and will not draw the remaining $2.0 million, and terminating its $150 million loan agreement with United Capital Investments London Limited, which the Company said is not expected to result in significant equity issuances or dilution.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
Massive Lithium Deposits Discovered in Oregon
Lithium is a lightweight and highly efficient mineral with the ability to store energy for a significant amount of time. This explains why it remains in constant demand and why many consumers and industries favor lithium-ion batteries. Now, a recent study determined that the McDermitt Caldera may be home to one of the biggest deposits of lithium in the world.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
World-First Mass Produced Solid State EV Battery Charges in 5 Minutes
A solid-state battery designed for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is pushing EV charging into gas-station territory . Unveiled by Donut Lab at CES 2026, the new battery is designed to fully recharge an electric vehicle in around five minutes, a milestone the company says could remove one of the biggest barriers holding back mass EV adoption.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
Scientists Develop Next-Gen Antibodies That Boost the Body’s Cancer Killing Cells
Scientists at Southampton University have created new antibodies that supercharge the immune system’s ability to identify and kill cancer cells. This approach involved clustering immune receptors in the body so that stronger signals can be sent out to the specialized cells responsible for zeroing in and killing cancer cells.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
How AI is Making it Harder to Distinguish Reality from Fiction
Every winter, many families revive a familiar ritual. Children rush to find a small elf that supposedly watched them overnight and moved before morning. The hunt is part of the excitement. As children grow older, that excitement often turns into doubt, with questions about whether the elf is magic or simply a parental story.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
IRENA Calls for Additional Efforts Boosting Equitable Access to Off-Grid Renewables
The International Renewable Energy Agency is calling for stronger and more coordinated efforts to expand equitable access to off-grid renewable energy, warning that recent progress is failing to reach many of the communities that need it most. While deployment has accelerated globally, IRENA says gaps remain particularly stark in remote and low-income regions where off-grid systems are often the only viable option for electricity access.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
The Practical Implications of Europe’s New Cryptocurrency Rules
Europe’s crypto sector is beginning to see real-world consequences from regulations that, until recently, were largely theoretical. The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework is now being applied across member states.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
Bybit Says Macro Factors Will Reshape Cryptocurrency Landscape in 2026
The cryptocurrency market is moving into a new phase, and Bybit believes the forces shaping it in 2026 will be very different from what traders are used to. In its latest outlook, the crypto exchange explains that large economic trends, government policy, and institutional activity are now becoming more important than the old patterns that once guided the market.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SGBX) Rebrands From Safe & Green Holdings to Reflect Modular Focus
Safe & Green Holdings (NASDAQ: SGBX) formerly known as Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (formerly NASDAQ: SGBX), announced that it has completed its corporate rebrand and is now operating under the name Olenox Industries Inc., with its common stock continuing to trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol “OLOX.” The Company said the new name and ticker symbol were introduced to better reflect its position as a developer, designer, and fabricator of modular structures, building on a foundation established in 2007 to advance container-based construction through technology-driven, sustainable, and state-of-the-art modular building practices.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
420 with CNW — Survey Finds Americans More Likely to Quit Tobacco, Alcohol Than Cannabis
As the new year begins, many Americans are once again setting personal goals, but a new survey suggests cutting back on cannabis is low on the list compared with other habits. According to recent polling, people are more likely to resolve to drink less alcohol, stop using tobacco, or even spend less time on social media than to scale back cannabis use.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
Beeline Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) CEO Details 2025 Milestones and Strategic Priorities
Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a rapidly growing digital mortgage platform streamlining the path to homeownership, presented a series of operational and financial milestones from 2025 while setting out the company’s strategic priorities for the year ahead, according to a shareholder letter published by CEO Nick Liuzza on January 15, 2026. The letter provides investors with a detailed view of how the digital mortgage lender is now benefitting from a year of restructuring and platform development ( https://ibn.fm/j7DxI ).
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT) to Participate In DealFlow Discovery Conference
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC; OTC: CXXMF) Expands Investor Awareness Program With IBN
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
TinyGemsBreaks – To Participate In DealFlow Discovery Conference
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
RockBreaks – LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Reaches Explorer-To-Producer Inflection Point, Editorial Says
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
AINewsBreaks – Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) Reports Strong Pre-Orders For 2026 Sentinel Series After AIMExpo 2026
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
OptimumBank Holdings Inc. (NYSE American: OPHC) Reshapes Capital Structure as Institutional and Insider Alignment Deepens
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 ).
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks — Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN) Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation For LP-284 In Soft Tissue Sarcomas
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) Invited to Present Its AI Demining Technology at The Society of American Military Engineers in Ukraine
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 ).
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) Schedules Annual And Special Meeting For March 31, 2026
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – G Mining Ventures Corp. (TSX: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) Issues 2026–2027 Production and Cost Guidance, Provides Oko West Update
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – McEwen Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) Reports Year-End 2025 Grey Fox Mineral Resource Of 1.9 Million Indicated Gold Ounces
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
Strategic Coastal Position Strengthens Search Minerals Inc.’s (TSX.V: SMY) (OTC: SHCMF) Competitive Advantage in North American Rare Earth Development
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Expands Advisory and Leadership Teams Following US Investment Support
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – Earlyworks Co., Ltd. Closes Acquisition and Rebrands as Perpetuals.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: PDC)
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) Signs Agreement To Acquire 70% Interest In Kyrgyz Gold Projects For $162 Million
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (FSE: HLIA) (OTCQB: HUSIF) Selected To Showcase New Craigmont Core At AME Roundup
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) (FSE: 4LF0) Provides Schryburt Lake Exploration Update and Appoints Indigenous Relations Manager
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
Study Discovers Molecule of Gut Bacteria That Boosts Immunotherapy Response
Scientists have identified a compound produced by gut bacteria that sharply improves how tumors respond to immunotherapy, offering a potential breakthrough for patients who currently see little benefit from these treatments. The discovery centers on a small molecule called Bac429, which enhanced lung cancer treatment outcomes in mice and is now being developed into a drug suitable for human trials.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
How AI is Transforming the Food and Beverage Industry
Artificial intelligence is changing the food and beverage industry faster than many people expected. What once depended heavily on human experience, long testing periods, and slow decision-making is now becoming smarter, faster, and more accurate. AI is no longer just a support tool. It is becoming a core system that helps companies create better products, reduce waste, and respond quickly to market changes.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
Earth Science Tech Inc. (ETST) Is ‘One to Watch’
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
Venezuela is Rich in More Than Just Oil Resources
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
From Permits to Pouring Gold: The Power of Being Production-Ready
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 20, 2026
420 with CNW — Trends Impacting the US Marijuana Industry in 2026
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) Announces Positive Phase 2 Data for Rare Inflammatory Disease
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Gets Infusion of New Capital to Restart Gold Production Operations in Abitibi Gold Belt
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: OPHC) to Present at Emerging Growth Conference Jan. 21
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
MissionIRNewsBreaks – Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Provides Solana Treasury Update and Operational Highlights
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Diagnos Inc. (TSX Venture: ADK) (OTCQB: DGNOF) (FWB: 4D4A) Engages IBN for Corporate Communications and Awareness
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) (FRANKFURT: 89N) Confirms First-Ever Subsurface Natural Hydrogen System in Canada
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
TinyGemsBreaks – Rail Vision Ltd. (NASDAQ: RVSN) Subsidiary Achieves Quantum Error Correction Breakthrough
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
Expected Cobalt Deficit Threatens Supply Outlook in 2026
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
Lucid Doubles EV Output, Ends 2025 on a High
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
Experts are Astounded by the Vaccine Policy Change in the US
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
Players in the World Cup to Have AI Avatars to Aid Refereeing
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
TinyGemsBreaks – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Announces Agreement to Acquire Quantum Circuits Inc., Establishing World’s Leading Quantum Computing Company
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) Reports Q3 Fiscal 2026 Production and Record Revenue
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
GlobalData Predicts Impending US Renewable Energy Boom
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
Digital Casinos are Working as Testing Grounds for Crypto Uptake
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
Survey Shows Global South is Warming Up to Chinese Clean Technology
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 16, 2026
420 with CNW — Government-Funded Research Says Cannabis Users are Being Wrongfully Jailed for DUI
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Unlocks New Data in Underexplored Atikokan Belt
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Axe Compute Inc. (NASDAQ: AGPU) Completes Corporate Name Change and Nasdaq Trading Under New Ticker
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
NetworkNewsBreaks – OptimumBank Holdings Inc.’s (NYSE American: OPHC) Disciplined Approach Drives Continued Growth
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.”
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
RockBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Backs Section 232 Actions Targeting Critical Minerals Processing
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
TechForce Robotics (NGTF) Expands Automation and AI Strategy to Capture High-Growth Service Markets
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 ).
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Advances Critical Mineral Development in Alaska, Positioned for a Strong 2026
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DefenseNewsBreaks – ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO) Signs Reseller Agreement for Cyprus Homeland Security Market
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) Secures National EM Contract in Western Europe, Extending Domestic Violence Prevention Platform to 10th Country
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 ).
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NetworkNewsBreaks – Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) to Debut Second-Generation MVR HVAC Pro Series at 2026 PGA Show
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.
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CryptoNewsBreaks – Beeline Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) Publishes CEO Shareholder Letter Highlighting 2025 Milestones and 2026 Growth Outlook
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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BillionDollarBreaks – Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) Releases Bankable Feasibility Study for White Mesa Phase 2 REE Expansion
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CryptoNewsBreaks – High Roller Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ROLR) Enters LOI With Crypto.com | Derivatives North America for U.S. Prediction Markets Launch
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Rail Vision Ltd. (NASDAQ: RVSN) Engages IBN to Support Corporate Communications Strategy
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
Michigan State University Research Says Suppressing Postoperative Pain Could Delay Healing
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
UK Industry Group Calls EV Discounts Unsustainable
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
Osaka Researchers Develop AI System to Fix Radiology Labeling Errors
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
Analysts Highlight the Growing Disconnect in Silver’s Price
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.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 15, 2026
BillionDollarBreaks – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Demonstrates First Scalable, On-Chip Cryogenic Control of Gate-Model Qubits
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.
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