MineHub Announces Financing

(TSXV:MHUB) (OTCQB:MHUBF) MineHub Technologies Inc. announced it has arranged a non-brokered private placement to raise up to CAD $1,500,000. The private placement will consist of up to 3,750,000 units at a price of $0.40 per unit. Each unit will include one common share and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant will be exercisable at a price of $0.55 per common share and will expire two years from the closing date. The closing of the offering is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. All securities issued under the offering will be subject to a hold period of four months and a day from the date of issuance. The company may pay finder's fees to eligible finders in connection with the offering. Net proceeds from the offering are intended for working capital and continuous evaluation of strategic, corporate, and financial opportunities. Certain insiders may participate in the private placement, which will constitute a related-party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101. Issuance of any units to insiders is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101, pursuant to the specified subsections. The company is also extending certain previously outstanding warrants. Prior warrants with an exercise price of $0.40 per common share (14,584,954 prior warrants issued January 31, 2024) and $0.50 per common share (625,000 prior warrants issued July 25, 2025 and 550,463 prior warrants issued August 20, 2025), all of which expired January 31, 2027, will be extended to a new expiry date of December 31, 2027. The new expiry dates are subject to the company's filing requirements with TSXV and receipt of TSXV approval. Insiders of the company hold 336,363 prior warrants exercisable at $0.40 that are part of the proposed extension. The securities to be offered have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to United States persons absent registration or an applicable exemption.

Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2026

(NASDAQ:DSY) Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 26, 2026. The Annual Report is available on Big Tree Cloud's website at https://www.bigtreecloud.net and https://ir.bigtreeclouds.com, as well as the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Big Tree Cloud will provide a hard copy of the Annual Report, including its audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders upon request. The company was founded in 2020 and is positioned as an international capital platform focused on industrial integration and strategic investment in China's personal care industry. In 2026, Big Tree Cloud expanded its business to include AI technology services. The company describes itself as committed to empowering industries through capital operations and technology-driven solutions. The announcement states that forward-looking statements are made under the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company notes that forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and that a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include the company's ability to achieve its goals and strategies, future business development, financial condition and results of operations, growth and trends in its markets, ability to develop and expand its AI technology services business, attract and retain customers, satisfy technical and operational requirements, capture market demand, maintain and enhance brand and reputation, reliance on customer relationships, customer concentration, ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms, changes in laws and regulations affecting its business (including in China), and general economic and business conditions globally and in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the company's filings with the SEC, including the Annual Report. All information provided in the press release is as of the date of the press release, and the company undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

Phaos Technology Holdings (Cayman) Limited Provides Required Going Concern Disclosure

(NYSE:POAS) Phaos Technology Holdings (Cayman) Limited announced that AssentSure PAC’s audit report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 includes a going-concern explanatory paragraph expressing substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue operating as a going concern. Management, as disclosed in the FY2026 Annual Report, identified no immediate liquidation concern and outlined mitigation plans involving debt and equity financing, product-sale cash flows, and potential shareholder support. These mitigation plans are intended to strengthen the Company’s financial position, but the Company cautions that they should not be interpreted as an assurance that financing will be secured, shareholder support will be available, or the going-concern uncertainty will be resolved. The Company filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 31, 2026. The report and audited financial statements are available through SEC EDGAR and the Company’s investor-relations website. This announcement is being issued pursuant to Sections 401(h) and 610(b) of the NYSE American Company Guide. The announcement does not amend or otherwise change the Company’s previously filed FY2026 Annual Report or audited consolidated financial statements. Investors are advised to review the going-concern discussion and associated risks in those filings. Phaos Technology Holdings (Cayman) Limited is pursuing a strategic repositioning toward engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), with the intention of broadening its business beyond microscopy. This strategic direction remains under development, with implementation dependent on the resources, capabilities, and approvals required for the relevant initiatives.

FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem (FFR) Completes Acquisition of FFAI Robotics Business, Establishing a Nasdaq-Listed Humanoid and Bionic Robotics Platform October Robot Sales Expected to Exceed 300 Units; Unveils FF OmniMind, a Unified AI Brain for All Robots

(NASDAQ:FFR) FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. has completed its acquisition of the robotics business and related assets of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ:FFAI) as of October 23, 2026. As consideration for the transaction, FFR issued and delivered common shares and non-voting convertible preferred shares to Smart Technology Holdings Ltd., a subsidiary of FFAI. FFR continues trading on Nasdaq as a pure-play humanoid and bionic Physical AI robotics ecosystem company built around its "Four-Core Full-Stack AI" platform. The company has completed changes to its Board and management team, appointing YT Jia as Global CEO, Jerry Wang as Executive Chairman, Chen Shi as Lead Independent Director, and Jason E. Dodier as independent director. YT Jia has voluntarily chosen not to increase his cash compensation in connection with his new role at this stage. FFR announced three new strategic partnerships: with KYA GROUP, California Science and Technology University and Boston International Business School (to establish the BIBS-FF-CSTU Joint Robotics Lab), and Pinnacle, a leading Southern California real estate brokerage. FFR unveiled FF OmniMind as the brand name for its unified AI brain powering all robotic forms under its "One Brain, All Robots; Multi-Forms, Multi-Capabilities" philosophy. The company has completed Phase One of its "Built in USA" Acceleration Program and completed FF Robot World 2.0. For October, FFR expects sales and shipments to exceed 300 robots, setting a new monthly record for the acquired robotics business, and cumulative sales and shipments by the end of October are expected to exceed 1,100 robots. The company continues to deliver robots at positive unit gross margins. FFR's security and inspection solution has entered the proof-of-concept stage with initial customers and partners. The company continues to deliver egocentric data and receive payments for those deliveries, and is advancing large-scale data deliveries to leading AI and robotics customers. RoboShare is becoming North America's robot-sharing platform with the largest fleet and widest variety of robots. KYA GROUP, a California-based professional services company, serves the U.S. government procurement, education, security, and public infrastructure sectors, with more than 1,000 government procurement-related records in California involving more than 200 public agencies. A KYA GROUP affiliate holds a U.S. General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule contract covering 23 approved procurement categories. FFR's partnership with KYA GROUP is intended to support access to federal procurement opportunities. FFR's partnership with California Science and Technology University and Boston International Business School aims to establish the BIBS-FF-CSTU Joint Robotics Lab. The partnership with Pinnacle focuses on B2B real estate brokerage solutions and B2C home security solutions. FFR issued full-year 2026 guidance for the first time, expecting sales and shipments of approximately 2,000 robots for the acquired robotics business on a standalone full-year basis, with continued positive unit gross margins. This guidance includes periods before the acquisition and does not represent FFR's reported consolidated results for 2026; FFR will include the acquired business's results in its consolidated financial statements only from the October 23, 2026 closing date. In its five-year business plan outlook, FFR projects 2027 revenue of approximately $45.2 million, including $32.5 million from the EAI Devices core and $12.7 million from the other three ecosystem cores, and EAI Device sales of approximately 7,400 units. Over the next five years, the outlook projects cumulative revenue of approximately $1.98 billion, including approximately $1.08 billion from the EAI Devices core and $900 million from the other three ecosystem cores, and cumulative EAI Device sales of approximately 133,000 units. These projections are subject to significant uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. FFR invited people with expertise in Physical AI, particularly AI brain technology, marketing and sales, and business development, to join the company.

Applied Materials to Increase its Strategic Investment in BE Semiconductor Industries

(NASDAQ:AMAT) Applied Materials, Inc. announced it is increasing its investment in BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Besi) to approximately 20 percent of Besi’s outstanding shares. This share purchase will add to Applied Materials’ existing investment in Besi, which was initially made in April 2025. Applied Materials and Besi have maintained a strategic collaboration since 2020, which was recently expanded with Besi joining Applied Materials’ EPIC Center as an Innovation Partner. The expanded partnership will extend co-innovation efforts beyond hybrid bonding into new interconnect architectures and applications that support the semiconductor industry’s AI-driven scaling roadmap. Areas of collaboration include next-generation 3D IC scaling, logic and memory integration, scaling of thermo-compression bonding, and new die-on-wafer, die-on-die, and die-on-panel integration platforms. Dr. Prabu Raja, President of the Semiconductor Products Group at Applied Materials, stated that the company is increasing its investment in Besi as hybrid bonding technology and next-generation interconnect architectures become increasingly critical for energy-efficient AI compute performance. Applied Materials has entered into an accelerated share purchase agreement for the Besi shares. The delivery of the shares is subject to the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR Act). Applied Materials considers its investment in Besi to be long term. Applied Materials currently has no intention to increase its investment in Besi beyond approximately 20 percent. Applied Materials does not intend to seek board representation at Besi.

Agilysys Announces Record Revenue of $93.4M in Fiscal 2027 Second Quarter

(NASDAQ:AGYS) Agilysys, Inc. reported its fiscal 2027 second quarter results for the period ending September 30, 2026. Total net revenue for the quarter increased 17.7% to a record $93.4 million. This compares to total net revenue of $79.3 million in the comparable prior-year period. The company described the revenue figure as a record for the company. Recurring revenue, which includes subscription and maintenance charges, was referenced in the results. The announcement highlights the company's continued growth in net revenue year-over-year. The company is a provider of hospitality software solutions and services. The results were presented as part of the company's regular financial reporting cycle. The company did not disclose additional financial metrics, executive commentary, or operational highlights in the provided text. No specific product names, customer wins, or geographic breakdowns were included in the announcement. The release focuses on headline revenue growth and the recurring revenue component. No forward-looking statements or guidance were included in the provided excerpt.

Boost Run Continues to Convert Backlog to Recurring Revenue as New Deployments Go Live, Backed by Non-Dilutive Financing

(NASDAQ:BRUN) Boost Run, Inc. provided an update on the continued conversion of its contracted backlog into recurring revenue. The company announced the delivery of the first project phase to a leading AI research and product company. Boost Run, Inc. has secured more than $600 million in non-dilutive project financing closed year to date. This financing has established a fully funded runway for the company to accelerate customer deployments through the fourth quarter of 2026. The company emphasized its progress in converting backlog into recurring revenue streams. The update highlights the company's focus on executing project phases for major AI sector clients. The $600 million in project financing is described as non-dilutive, indicating no equity dilution for shareholders. The company stated that the financing is sufficient to fund operations and deployments through Q4 2026. The announcement underscores Boost Run, Inc.'s commitment to scaling its customer deployments. The company is leveraging its financial position to support ongoing and future projects. The delivery of the first project phase marks a milestone in its relationship with a leading AI research and product company. The update reflects the company's operational momentum and financial strength. The company is positioned to continue converting its backlog into recurring revenue over the next several years.

Micromem Technologies Inc. Advances Development of Compact Gas-Sensing Portable Prototype

(CSE:MRM) (OTCQB:MMTIF) Micromem Technologies Inc. provided an update on the development of its compact gas-sensing wearable/portable prototype, following its August 6, 2026 news release. The prototype enclosure measures approximately 120 mm × 80 mm × 18 mm. The technology is the result of a collaboration between Micromem, Defence Research and Development Canada, and the University of Toronto to develop biological and chemical weapons detection technology. The prototype is intended as the commercial version, with initial applications in the oil industry and municipal water quality testing. The prototype will also serve as the base technology for wearable military applications being developed for the Canadian Department of National Defense. The project aims to advance a portable, battery-powered gas sensing system using indium arsenide (InAs) nanowire field-effect transistors (FETs). The technology is designed to detect target gases and volatile organic compounds by measuring changes in electrical conductance as gas molecules interact with the nanowire surfaces. Two system configurations will be developed: a portable and a fixed-in-place technology, both incorporating overcurrent protection and wireless or wired data transmission for external data logging and analysis. A waterproof and more rugged form factor will be developed to meet enhanced oil recovery operation requirements. The project is intended to advance the technology through continued prototype refinement and validation. The technology focuses on integrating sensing technology, electronics, and supporting components into a compact, practical device. Micromem has completed testing of its first printed circuit board (PCB) version and is progressing on a second PCB version with design improvements. The company has 679,220,590 shares issued. The SEC File No is 0-26005.

SECUR3D Announces C$225,000 Loan Agreement

(CSE:SRD) SECUR3D Holdings Inc. has entered into a C$225,000 loan agreement with KKBL No. 640 Ventures Ltd. to support its business operations. The unsecured loan provides for advances of C$100,000 by October 27, C$75,000 by November 25, and C$50,000 by December 15, 2026, subject to required corporate approvals and securities and Exchange compliance. The interest rate on the loan is 10% per annum, calculated daily on a simple, actual/365 basis on the unpaid principal actually advanced. Principal and interest are repayable within two business days after the first cash receipt from the Company's scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax credit claim for the year ended September 30, 2026. There is no automatic conversion right attached to the loan. Any settlement in company shares would require a separate written agreement and applicable approvals. The lender is associated with an advisor and shareholder of SECUR3D Holdings Inc. SECUR3D Holdings Inc. is an AI-powered brand security and intellectual property protection company. The company’s proprietary technology suite includes AssetSafe, Sentry, and Sherlock AI. These products provide detection of unauthorized IP use, monitoring of infringement risk, enforcement intelligence, and preservation of brand integrity and consumer trust across industries such as fashion, entertainment, gaming, and digital commerce.

Freedom Holding Corp. avanza en el desarrollo de infraestructura de IA en Kazajistán

(NASDAQ:FRHC) Freedom Holding Corp. is advancing its AI infrastructure plans in Kazakhstan, including the development of a $2 billion Sovereign AI Hub and the launch of its first public GPU cloud in 2027. The Sovereign AI Hub is being developed under an agreement signed in November 2025 with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan. The project will feature a site with 100 MW of available power. Freedom Holding Corp. is the main financing and implementation partner and will operate the hub. The planned infrastructure is intended to support AI model training, large-scale data processing, and the development of AI services for businesses and governments. Shared computing resources will allow organizations to develop and run applications without building their own server infrastructure. CEO Timur Turlov stated that demand already doubles the planned capacity for the first stage of the hub. Key potential customers have expressed willingness to lease future capacity for five years. Freedom plans to make its first GPU cluster available as a public cloud in 2027, providing companies and developers with computing capacity for AI workloads. The group is also developing the Freedom AI Super Cluster, designed to serve government, business, and science, with the first phase scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. A new Freedom Cloud data center is being built near Almaty. Freedom Cloud already serves more than 3,400 enterprise and public sector clients. Freedom's international technology ecosystem includes banking, brokerage, insurance, and telecommunications, as well as lifestyle services such as ticketing, travel, e-commerce, and food delivery. On October 23, Timur Turlov met with NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang in Astana during Huang's first visit to Kazakhstan. Turlov presented Freedom's technology ecosystem and AI infrastructure plans. Turlov highlighted Kazakhstan's large talent pool in e-commerce and finance technology, and said that combined with national AI infrastructure, this is becoming a key advantage for the country's digital transformation. Freedom's role is to provide the necessary infrastructure to support this development. The company's investment in computing capacity and cloud services aims to help businesses and developers turn local expertise into AI applications and digital products.

One Stop Systems Expands Enterprise AI Market Opportunity with Qualification for Tier 1 Global Computing Platform Provider

(NASDAQ: OSS) One Stop Systems, Inc. announced that its flagship Gen5 4UP-MAX expansion system has been qualified for use with a tier 1 global enterprise computing platform provider. This qualification expands OSS's addressable market and creates new opportunities to support enterprise AI adoption across commercial and datacenter applications. The Gen5 4UP-MAX expansion system enables enterprise customers to integrate up to eight high-performance, 675W AI accelerators from leading manufacturers directly into their existing server infrastructure. The system allows for scalable computing capacity by connecting multiple expansion systems to a single server. OSS's platform is designed to support demanding AI workloads, including model training, fine-tuning, and inference, and incorporates advanced data center management capabilities through OSS's U-BMC technology for enhanced system monitoring and control. The solution supports confidential computing to help protect sensitive data during AI processing. Advanced power and cooling architectures are included to support sustained performance under demanding AI workloads. Mike Knowles, President and CEO of OSS, stated that the qualification validates the value of OSS's high-performance computing technology in addressing the needs of the enterprise AI market and expands the company's reach into new markets. Jim Ison, Chief Product Officer of OSS, emphasized that the solution delivers greater computing power without sacrificing security, reliability, or manageability, and provides flexibility to scale as customer needs evolve. OSS designs and manufactures enterprise-class compute and storage products, including ruggedized servers, compute accelerators, flash storage arrays, and storage acceleration software. These products are used across multiple industries and applications, such as autonomous trucking, farming, aircraft, drones, ships, and vehicles within the defense industry. OSS solutions address the overall AI workflow, from high-speed data acquisition to deep learning, training, and large-scale inference. OSS products are available directly or through global distributors.

PRESS RELEASE: NACON: SALES FOR THE 2ND QUARTER 2026-2027 AT €40.7M - CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REDEPLOYMENT PLAN

(LSE:0A9N) Nacon reported sales for the 2nd quarter of 2026-2027 at €40.7 million, compared to €46.8 million in the same period of the previous year, representing a decrease of 13.0%. The company is undergoing judicial reorganisation proceedings initiated by a judgment of the Lille Métropole Commercial Court dated March 2, 2026, with the observation period extended until March 2, 2027. Nacon is preparing a reorganisation plan, including a restructuring of its liabilities, to be submitted to the court. First quarter sales (April-June) were €32.6 million, up 4.1% from €31.3 million in 2025-26. Second quarter sales (July-September) were €40.7 million, down 13.0% from €46.8 million. Games segment sales in Q2 were €27.8 million, down 24.4% from €36.7 million. Catalogue sales were €13.7 million, down 40.0% from €22.8 million, while back catalogue sales were €14.1 million, up 0.9% from €14.0 million. Accessories sales in Q2 were €11.6 million, up 28.7% from €9.0 million. Other sales (mobile and audio) were €1.3 million, up 30.8% from €1.0 million. For the first half (April-September), total sales were €73.3 million, down 6.1% from €78.1 million. First half games sales were €50.1 million, down 11.1% from €56.4 million. Catalogue sales for the half were €17.5 million, down 38.3% from €28.4 million, while back catalogue sales were €32.6 million, up 16.4% from €28.0 million. Accessories sales for the half were €20.8 million, up 4.6% from €19.8 million. Other sales for the half were €2.4 million, up 29.8% from €1.8 million. The Mound™ and Tour de France 26™ were among the largest launches, but the prior year’s high base included Hell is Us™, Rugby League™, and RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business™. The Accessories segment’s growth was attributed to the recovery of the US market and the success of new RIG headset ranges. Upcoming releases in Q3 include MXGP™ 26 (released October 1), Hunting Simulator 3 (scheduled for October 29), and Edge of Memories™ (scheduled for December 3). Accessories sales will be supported by new RIG headsets and the October release of the Revolution 5 Unlimited premium controller, which features an integrated control screen and is officially licensed for Playstation 5. Nacon has closed three development studios and restructured two others, with staff numbers reduced from 1,125 as of March 31, 2026, to 814 as of September 30, 2026, including a 28% decrease at headquarters. Marketing expenses have been optimized and adapted to the new group scope. The company published the main terms and deadlines of its financial restructuring in a press release dated September 22, 2026. Nacon’s IFRS revenue for 2025/2026 was €160.8 million. The company has more than 800 employees, 23 subsidiaries, and a distribution network in 100 countries. The next event is the release of first-half 2026-2027 results on November 30, 2026, after market close.

EQS-Adhoc: CANCOM SE publishes preliminary Q3 2026 figures and revises its revenue forecast for the 2026 financial year

(LSE:0O0F) CANCOM SE has published its preliminary Q3 2026 figures and revised its revenue forecast for the 2026 financial year. The Executive Board of CANCOM SE cited continued customer reluctance to invest as the reason for revising the revenue forecast. In Q3 2026, revenue was approximately €412.0 million, compared to €423.9 million in Q3 2025. EBITDA for Q3 2026 is expected to be €24.1 million, down from €27.1 million in Q3 2025. EBITA for Q3 2026 is approximately €10.8 million, compared to €13.4 million in Q3 2025. The company noted that structural demand for digitalisation remains high, but longer decision-making cycles and project delays, especially in the Workplace Segment, are impacting customer demand. The updated revenue forecast for the CANCOM Group for 2026 is now €1,650 to €1,750 million, revised from the previous range of €1,750 to €1,850 million. The forecasts for EBITDA (€110 to €130 million) and EBITA (€55 to €75 million) for 2026 are confirmed. The full quarterly report for the first nine months of 2026 will be published on 12 November 2026 on the company's website. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (SDAX, Prime Standard) with ISIN DE0005419105.

Freshworks and Carahsoft Announce Freshworks’ Achievement of FedRAMP® In-Process Authorization for Its AI-Powered Unified Service Operations Platform, Freshservice

(NASDAQ:FRSH) Freshworks Inc. and Carahsoft Technology Corp. announced that Freshworks has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) ‘In-Process’ status for Class C (Moderate) certification for its Freshservice platform. Matt Sorenson, Head of Channels & Alliances for North America at Freshworks, stated that this milestone demonstrates the company's commitment to meeting rigorous security and compliance requirements for the Public Sector. The Freshservice platform provides Public Sector organizations with an AI-powered unified service operations platform to manage IT services, assets, and operations. The platform includes capabilities such as incident and change management, automation and workflows, knowledge management, reporting and analytics, and integrations. Freshservice enables organizations to extend service management beyond IT to teams such as HR, finance, and operations. Its AI capabilities support self-service through chatbots, agent productivity, and insights for decision makers. The platform's security and compliance features are designed to help organizations safeguard data and meet regulatory requirements. Nicholas Lang, Team Lead overseeing the Freshworks Team at Carahsoft, commented that Freshservice can help Government organizations streamline operations, strengthen service management, and enable teams to work more efficiently. Freshworks’ Freshservice platform is available through Carahsoft’s TIPS Contract #220105, OMNIA Partners Contract #R240303, E&I Contract #EI00063~2021MA, and The Quilt Master Service Agreement Number MSA05012019-F. The announcement highlights the partnership between Freshworks and Carahsoft to make Freshservice more accessible to Government agencies and Public Sector organizations seeking to modernize service delivery.

Klarna's flexible payment options now available at Adorama, giving creators more ways to fuel their next project

(NYSE:KLAR) Klarna and Adorama announced that Klarna is now available as a payment option on Adorama.com, with plans for availability on Scuba.com and SunnySports.com to follow. Adorama is a retailer specializing in photography, video, audio, drone, and computer equipment, serving photographers, filmmakers, and content creators. Customers shopping online at Adorama can now use Klarna to pay in full for smaller purchases, split the cost of items into four interest-free payments, or finance larger investments such as professional camera bodies, drones, laptops, and editing rigs. Yoav Shargil, Chief Marketing Officer at Adorama, stated that convenient payment solutions are important for customers making significant gear purchases and that partnering with Klarna expands Adorama's reach and enhances accessibility. Lisa Robinson, Head of Partner Success, US East Coast and Canada at Klarna, commented that flexibility in payment is important for considered purchases like camera and video equipment and expressed pride in partnering with Adorama. Adorama has operated for over 50 years and has expanded from its flagship NYC store to include four online retailers: Adorama, SunnySports, Scuba.com, and Printique. Adorama provides new, used, and rental gear, education, and professional services, and supports community programs. Klarna is described as an everyday finance network with over 120 million global active users and 3.8 million transactions per day. Klarna's payments and commerce network is AI-powered and available online, in-store, and through Apple Pay and Google Pay. Over 1.2 million retailers use Klarna's solutions, including Uber, H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macy's, Ikea, Expedia Group, Nike, and Airbnb. Klarna is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:KLAR).

Freedom Holding Corp. Advances AI Infrastructure Development in Kazakhstan

(NASDAQ:FRHC) Freedom Holding Corp. is advancing its AI infrastructure plans in Kazakhstan, including the development of a $2 billion Sovereign AI Hub and the launch of its first public GPU cloud in 2027. The Sovereign AI Hub is being developed under an agreement signed in November 2025 with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. The project will feature a site with 100 MW of available power. Freedom Holding Corp. is the principal financing and implementation partner and will operate the hub. The infrastructure is intended to support AI model training, large-scale data processing, and the development of AI services for business and government. The programme aims to expand access to computing resources for businesses, developers, and public institutions, enabling them to develop and run applications without building their own server infrastructure. Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp., stated that demand already stands at twice the planned capacity of the hub's first stage. Major prospective clients have expressed willingness to lease future capacity for five years. Freedom plans to make its first GPU cluster available as a public cloud in 2027, providing businesses and developers with access to computing capacity for AI workloads. The group is also developing the Freedom AI Super Cluster, designed to serve government, business, and science, with its first phase planned for the first quarter of 2027. A new Freedom Cloud data centre is under construction near Almaty. Freedom Cloud already serves more than 3,400 business and public-sector clients. On 23 October 2026, Timur Turlov met with Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, in Astana during Huang's first visit to Kazakhstan. Turlov presented Freedom's technology ecosystem and AI infrastructure plans. Freedom's international technology ecosystem spans banking, brokerage, insurance, telecoms, and lifestyle services including ticketing, travel, e-commerce, and food delivery. Turlov noted that Kazakhstan has developed a strong pool of talent already creating technology in e-commerce and finance, and that domestic AI infrastructure is becoming one of the country's main advantages in the global digital transformation. Freedom's investment in computing capacity and cloud services aims to help businesses and developers turn local expertise into AI applications and digital products.

Neurotech Reports Announces Allan May and Walter Greenleaf, PhD, as Keynote Speakers for the 25th Anniversary Neurotech Leaders Forum

Neurotech Reports announced that Allan May, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Life Science Angels, and Walter Greenleaf, PhD, Neuroscientist, Virtual Reality, and Digital Health Expert at Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, will serve as keynote speakers at the 25th Anniversary Neurotech Leaders Forum. The event will take place on November 9-10 in South San Francisco, CA. The Neurotech Leaders Forum is designed to connect investors and entrepreneurs in the neurotechnology sector to discuss dealmaking, the current state of the market, M&A activity, exits, and both short- and long-term growth forecasts for the industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in candid conversations about investment attraction, commercialization strategies, and the latest perspectives on compliance and regulation. James Cavuoto, Editor and Publisher of Neurotech Reports, commented that the addition of these keynote speakers completes a distinguished lineup for the 25th Anniversary meeting. Allan May, as a keynote speaker, reflected on his 30 years of investing in neurotech, noting the ongoing emergence of new opportunities for startups in the field. The agenda for this year's event includes topics such as neuromodulation, AI-driven brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), bioelectronic medicine, and wearable neurotech. Additional agenda items feature market insights and funding forecasts from investors, as well as panels with entrepreneurs from companies aiming to scale and commercialize neurotechnology solutions. The complete agenda and speaker information are available at www.NeurotechReports.com/LeadersForum. The event is produced by Neurotech Reports, which is part of Cambridge Innovation Institute. Neurotech Reports provides market research, industry analysis, and business news focused on neurotechnology, neuromodulation, and bioelectronic medicine. The company offers insights into emerging technologies, commercial trends, and investment activity in the global neurotech industry.

Metallium's US Subsidiary Flash Metals USA Signs Non-Binding MOU with Traxys North America to Advance U.S. Critical Metals Commercialization of Metallium's Flash Joule Heating Platform

(ASX:MTM, OTCQX:MTMCF) Metallium Limited announced that its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Flash Metals USA, Inc., has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Traxys North America LLC to evaluate opportunities for developing U.S. critical-metals supply chains. The collaboration will combine Metallium's Flash Joule Heating (FJH) processing platform with Traxys' global commercial capabilities. The framework agreement is effective through November 2027 and allows selected transactions to be advanced as they become technically and commercially viable. The immediate focus of the partnership is to define priority feedstocks and products, assess processing economics, and negotiate supply, offtake, and financing terms. Traxys North America LLC is described as a leading international metals and minerals sourcing conglomerate generating more than US$10 billion in annual revenue across more than 65 commodities. Traxys is also one of three suppliers named by the Export-Import Bank of the US (EXIM) for Project Vault, a U.S. Government-supported strategic critical minerals reserve backed by a loan facility of up to US$10 billion. Michael Walshe, managing director and CEO of Metallium, stated that midstream processing is essential for America's critical-metals security and that FJH is central to Metallium's solution. Walshe emphasized that Traxys brings sourcing, marketing, and financing experience to help Metallium connect processing capability with reliable feedstock and customers. He noted that the company's immediate focus will be on specific opportunities where Metallium's processing technology and Traxys' commercial capabilities can support viable domestic supply. Walshe also stated that after initial opportunities, the company intends to match feedstocks with product specifications and customer requirements, assess processing economics, and agree on workable supply, offtake, and financing terms. The company aims to progress the strongest opportunities first while retaining the broader framework to develop additional transactions. Traxys is headquartered in Luxembourg and operates more than 20 offices worldwide, engaging in sourcing, trading, marketing, and distributing non-ferrous metals, ferro-alloys, minerals, industrial raw materials, and energy products. Metallium is developing U.S. processing capability for critical and precious metals through its subsidiary, Flash Metals USA Inc., with a strategy centered on Flash Joule Heating (FJH) and complementary processing steps to recover metals from mineral feedstocks, industrial residues, and recycled materials. Metallium's Gator Point Technology Campus in Anahuac, Texas, supports the development of its processing platform. The company aims to provide part of the midstream capability needed to connect domestic and allied feedstocks with downstream refining and manufacturing. Commercial deployment of Metallium's technology remains subject to technical performance, scale-up, product qualification, approvals, and funding.

RedCloud Repays All Convertible Notes In Full

(NASDAQ:RCT) RedCloud Holdings plc announced that it has fully repaid the outstanding amounts under its senior convertible notes issued in February 2026, utilizing proceeds from a non-dilutive shareholder loan. As a result of this repayment, the Senior Convertible Notes have been fully satisfied and extinguished. The company plans to deregister the unsold ordinary shares under the applicable registration statement. David Sturgeon, Chief Financial Officer of RedCloud, stated that repaying the Senior Convertible Notes in full strengthens the company's capital structure and removes the potential dilution from these instruments. He also noted the support from the company's largest shareholder in completing the transaction and mentioned that the company is implementing steps to reduce its operating cost base. RedCloud Holdings plc builds AI infrastructure for the prediction of FMCG trade. From early 2023 through June 2026, more than $8.4 billion of FMCG transactions have passed through RedCloud's infrastructure. The platform has served more than 100,000 customers and 6,700 brands during this period. RedCloud uses its proprietary transaction data to develop RAID (Real-time AI for Distribution), its prediction model for distribution. The company deploys its infrastructure and associated products, branded as RedAI, either directly or through joint ventures with partners who fund and operate local markets. RedCloud is a British company registered in London. Justin Floyd is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RedCloud.

Neo Appoints Scott Stout as Chief Revenue Officer

(NASDAQ:NEO) Neo announced the appointment of Scott Stout as Chief Revenue Officer. Scott Stout will lead Neo’s global revenue strategy, overseeing sales and channel partnerships as the company expands adoption of its agentic software security platform. Stout brings over two decades of cybersecurity experience, having previously served as Chief Revenue Officer of Cisco Security and spent 10 years at Palo Alto Networks. He has also held leadership positions at Halcyon, Deep Instinct, Imperva, and Forcepoint. At Neo, Stout will focus on growing the company’s sales team and developing routes to market to meet enterprise demand for agentic software security. Nick Warner, CEO and co-founder of Neo, stated that Scott’s experience building global teams and partner ecosystems will help Neo meet the growing demand for security capabilities as enterprises adopt AI agents and agentic software. Neo emerged from stealth in July with $100 million in funding to help enterprises identify agentic capabilities within their IT environments, understand associated risks, attribute actions, and enforce policy in real time. The Neo platform addresses AI agents, AI-enabled applications, browsers, plugins, and traditional software as these tools gain the ability to act on behalf of users. Stout expressed enthusiasm about joining Neo and working with Nick Warner and the team to grow customer relationships and the partner network, helping enterprises adopt agentic software securely. Neo is described as the Agentic Software Control company built for modern AI-driven enterprises. The Neo platform provides SecOps teams with inventory, intelligence, attribution, and policy control to govern agentic software across AI agents, AI-enabled applications, browsers, identities, and traditional software as enterprise applications become autonomous. Neo was founded by SentinelOne veterans and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Craft Ventures, and Merlin Ventures.

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