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Republican lawmakers on a key House committee are pushing forward a spending proposal that could halt federal efforts to reschedule cannabis. The move comes shortly after the Trump administration signaled plans to proceed with reclassifying the drug.

Belden (NYSE: BDC) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RUCKUS Networks from Vistance Networks for approximately $1.85 billion, positioning the company as a provider of end-to-end IT/OT networking solutions. The company said the acquisition adds enterprise Wi-Fi, switching and AI-driven cloud networking capabilities, is expected to be immediately accretive and enhance margins, and supports expansion across enterprise and industrial markets while enabling rapid deleveraging.

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CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP) announced it has entered into securities purchase agreements for a private placement expected to generate approximately $22.5 million in gross proceeds, with participation from institutional healthcare investors including ADAR1 Capital, Ikarian Capital, Stonepine Capital Management and Nazare Partners. The company said proceeds will support its strategy to acquire and advance new assets, along with working capital and general corporate purposes, while A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as the sole placement agent for the transaction.

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Cannabis retailers across the U.S. recorded a notable surge in sales on April 20 (4/20) this year, with particularly strong gains in states that have recently approved legal use.

Regulators in China have halted Meta’s planned takeover of artificial intelligence firm Manus, dealing a setback to the social media giant’s ambitions to expand its AI capabilities.

SKYX Platforms (NASDAQ: SKYX) announced it has been selected to participate in the inaugural Emerging Company Pavilion at the Sohn Investment Conference 2026, taking place May 12, 2026, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. The company said it was chosen as one of only eight emerging companies to gain exposure to a targeted group of institutional investors, reflecting its growth profile, market positioning and alignment with investor demand.

NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American: NNVC) announced that its clinical-stage antiviral drug NV-387 has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of measles, providing potential incentives including tax credits, fee exemptions and market exclusivity. The company said the designation supports regulatory advancement of NV-387, a broad-spectrum antiviral candidate that has demonstrated in vivo activity against measles and is being developed to address rising global outbreaks.

Lifezone Metals Limited (NYSE: LZM) announced the closing of a share purchase agreement with institutional investors for the sale of 5,700,000 ordinary shares at $4.40 per share, generating approximately $25 million in gross proceeds. The company said net proceeds will be used for exploration activities in Burundi and Tanzania, its PGM recycling project, hydromet research and development and general corporate purposes, and noted that Roth Capital Partners served as the sole placement agent for the transaction.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), focused on building and managing a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury, recently announced the appointment of Mark Brazier as the new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) ( https://ibn.fm/QEBDZ ).

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial and operating results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2026, along with an update on its SOL treasury strategy, with results to be released prior to the call.

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Silver Bow Mining (NYSE American: SBMT) announced the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 5,200,000 common shares at $11.50 per share, generating gross proceeds of $59.8 million and net proceeds of approximately $54.6 million. The company said it intends to use the proceeds to fund exploration and development activities, including drilling and underground work, as well as for environmental studies, listing fees and general corporate purposes.

A clinical trial in Brazil has found that adding a daily vitamin D supplement to standard chemotherapy improved outcomes for women with breast cancer. The finding contributes to growing interest in low-cost nutritional approaches that could enhance cancer treatment. Unlike many pharmaceutical agents designed to boost chemotherapy response, such an intervention would be widely accessible and inexpensive. The implications extend to any clinical setting seeking affordable ways to improve treatment response in breast cancer.

A major courtroom battle has begun in California involving Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The case focuses on how OpenAI changed from a nonprofit research group into a powerful commercial company, and whether that shift broke its original mission.

Gold bulls were hesitant to enter large positions as market fundamentals offered mixed signals on Friday during the Asian trading session. Of particular concern was data revealing sticky inflation and the risk to economic growth resulting from elevated oil prices on global markets.

AINewsWire Editorial Coverage : Global demand for service robotics is accelerating as industries increasingly turn to automation to address labor shortages, rising costs and operational inefficiencies. According to the International Federation of Robotics, service robot adoption continues to expand worldwide, with hundreds of thousands of units deployed annually and strong growth expected across hospitality, logistics and healthcare sectors. Market forecasts reinforce this trajectory, projecting the global service robotics market to grow from roughly $31 billion in 2026 to more than $131 billion by 2034, reflecting sustained double-digit growth driven by AI and automation adoption. Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTC: NGTF) ( Profile ), (dba as TechForce Robotics ), is positioning itself at the center of this transformation by focusing on real-world deployment, scalable infrastructure and strategic partnerships that enable global expansion in the AI robotics space. The company is focused on becoming an innovative leader in the robotics segment, aligned with others in the space, including Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), ABB Ltd. (NYSE: ABB), Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK) and…

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform offering a quicker and easier path to homeownership, is set to provide investors with an update on its financial performance and operational progress when it hosts a stakeholder call on May 14, 2026, following the close of its first quarter.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI) announced the launch of a new government contract capture team led by Brian Mack, who has been appointed chief growth officer, alongside the addition of Benjamin Chitty as vice president of government growth, as the company seeks to expand U.S. government revenue opportunities. The company said the team will focus on accelerating growth across Army and joint mission areas while supporting efforts to secure defense contracts for its AI-enabled situational awareness and threat detection platform.

HealthLynked (OTCQB: HLYK) announced the launch of a redesigned consumer platform and multi-site digital ecosystem aimed at improving healthcare access, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing engagement across patients, providers, partners and investors. The company said the new architecture includes dedicated platforms for consumer access, provider engagement, business partnerships and investor relations, supporting its strategy to build a scalable, consumer-driven healthcare platform with national reach and future AI-driven capabilities.

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A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ) announced that management will host a conference call on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results, which will be released before market open the same day for the period ended March 31, 2026.

American Fusion (OTC: AMFN) announced it has reduced its authorized common shares from 3.0 billion to 1.8 billion following the cancellation of approximately 1.683 billion shares, resulting in about 1.316 billion shares outstanding, as part of efforts to align its capital structure with current needs. The company also reported receiving approximately $793,000 in year-to-date financing under a fixed-price prepaid warrant structure as part of a broader $3 million commitment, with proceeds supporting corporate operations, technology development and commercialization initiatives.

American Fusion(TM) Inc. (OTC: AMFN), a developer of next-generation fusion energy technologies, is expanding its patent portfolio as it continues development of its Texatron(TM) fusion platform, with management pointing to intellectual property as a central part of its long-term commercialization strategy.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 109,090,910 shares of common stock in a registered direct offering expected to generate approximately $60.0 million in gross proceeds. The company said proceeds will support deployment of its quantum-ready graphics processing unit edge network, including build-out and equipment, as well as working capital and general corporate purposes, with closing expected on or about May 5, 2026, subject to customary conditions.

Businesses interested in operating as medical cannabis dispensaries in the U.S. can begin submitting applications starting Wednesday, April 29, following a directive from President Donald Trump to change how marijuana is classified under federal law. The update was announced through a notice published on the website of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) builds, operates, and manages a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury, and is backed by many of the most influential investors in the digital space. “Recently, the company announced a strategic share repurchase where it bought back over 6 million common shares of its common stock from an institutional investor, for a total price of $27.4 million… This share repurchase takes advantage of the current low prices as an opportunity to buy back shares at a discount and return a meaningful block of shares to the treasury. The move also helps shareholders by reducing outstanding shares from 83,142,133 to 76,977,809,” reads a recent article.

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Cardiovascular disease continues to place a profound burden on individuals, economies and healthcare systems worldwide, affecting millions of lives while driving substantial medical costs and resource demands. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (NASDAQ: CDIO) is committed to reducing the impact of heart disease by developing a platform that integrates artificial intelligence and epigenetic and genetic biomarkers to deliver personalized cardiovascular insights from a simple blood sample, positioning itself at the intersection of precision medicine and preventive care.

Gold has retreated about 15% from its start of the year peak of $5,589 an ounce and is now trading near $4,700. For long-term investors, this kind of decline within an ongoing bull market has historically been more of an entry point than a warning. The key forces that pushed gold higher, like persistent inflation, strong central bank demand, currency debasement, and geopolitical uncertainty, are still firmly in place.

China’s trade surplus with the European Union reached a new quarterly record in early 2026, with electric and hybrid vehicle exports a central driver. Mercator Institute for China Studies’ analysis of customs data found that Chinese exports to the EU totaled close to $148 billion in the period. Imports from the bloc came in at approximately $65 billion, leaving a surplus of roughly $83 billion, with the full-year 2025 surplus setting a record at around $431 billion .

New research has mapped how breast tissues change as women age. The findings help to explain why breast cancer cases are higher in older women, and this could potentially help in finding new ways to fight this disease.

Citigroup has raised its outlook for the global AI sector, pointing to stronger-than-anticipated uptake by businesses adopting AI-driven tools for software development and automation. The bank highlighted rapid progress among companies like Anthropic, which has posted significant gains in revenue.

Fighting involving Iran has created what energy analysts describe as an unprecedented global petroleum crisis, accelerating European government efforts to expand domestic renewable capacity. Middle Eastern warfare blocking the Hormuz passage while damaging regional energy facilities represents the gravest supply security threat in modern history, according to International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol.

EU member states are resisting a proposal by the European Commission to centralize oversight of crypto-asset service providers, marking a setback for efforts to tighten control over a fast-expanding and often unclear segment of the financial system.

On Thursday, the price of Brent crude jumped to its highest in four years as fears of an escalation in the military conflict between the United States and Iran worsened. The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz where 20% of global oil supplies transit as they head to international markets.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited has raised $5 billion from investors in Hong Kong, marking one of the biggest financial deals of the year. The Chinese battery giant secured HK$39.2 billion through a share sale, showing that global investors are still strongly interested in clean energy and electric vehicle technology.

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SOBRsafe (NASDAQ: SOBR) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Clean World Ventures Inc. for a proposed business combination that would result in the combined company operating under the Clean World Ventures name, with CWV expected to own approximately 98% of the entity upon closing. The transaction, anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2026 pending approvals and financing, aims to advance scalable, zero-carbon distributed energy systems leveraging wastewater and scrap aluminum feedstock, while SOBRsafe’s alcohol detection business is expected to continue operating independently as the company evaluates monetization opportunities.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization technologies, and CyberCatch (TSXV: CYBE) (OTCQB: CYBHF), a cybersecurity company offering a patented, AI-enabled platform for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, announced they have entered into a binding letter of intent under which Datavault AI will acquire 100% of CyberCatch in an all-stock transaction valued at about CAD $136.8 million. CyberCatch is expected to operate as a Datavault AI subsidiary, with founder, Chairman and CEO Sai Huda serving as president of the subsidiary.

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Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization technologies, announced it will report financial results for the first quarter of 2026 prior to market open on May 15, 2026, followed by a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. CEO Nathaniel Bradley and CFO Brett Moyer will host the presentation, with dial-in access available for U.S. and international participants.

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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (NASDAQ: CDIO) is positioned for opportunity as cardiovascular diagnostics are undergoing a transformation as advances in molecular science and artificial intelligence (“AI”) converge to deliver more precise, individualized insights from minimally invasive tests. The company is “developing a proprietary platform that integrates epigenetic and genetic biomarkers with AI to generate personalized cardiovascular risk assessments from a simple blood sample,” reads a recent article.

Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) announced growing inbound interest from leading manufacturers seeking to integrate its proprietary fire-retardant composite technology into a range of products, following successful internal fire testing of its NEXBOARD(TM) material. The Company is advancing toward third-party certification while expanding collaborations aimed at developing non-combustible materials that enhance safety standards across multiple industries and support broader adoption of its scalable advanced materials platform.

Frontieras North America, an energy and environmental technology company commercializing its FASForm(TM) Solid Carbon Fractionation process, announced it has fully closed its inaugural Regulation A+ offering at the $25 million qualified ceiling and filed to expand the offering to the $75 million statutory maximum. The milestone reflects strong investor demand and positions the Company to broaden its shareholder base while advancing development of its $850 million Mason County, West Virginia facility.

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A wave of pessimism is spreading through the global copper market as rising inventories collide with weakening demand. Even before geopolitical tensions linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict raised alarms about global growth, sellers were already struggling to move cargoes. This came as China’s appetite slowed and traders pulled back from shipping metal to the U.S. after tariff-driven opportunities faded.

Despite years of resistance to full battery-electric vehicles, Toyota has become an unexpected winner in the current energy crisis . Fuel price shocks linked to the Middle East conflict have accelerated consumer interest in electric alternatives. The company entered 2025 with modest electric ambitions and is closing the first quarter with its best EV sales result on record . That shift has happened faster than most of the industry expected.

During a recent House hearing conducted by the Ways and Means Committee, hospital CEOs were put on the spot over the inexplicably high facility fees that they charge. GOP members of the committee accused the hospitals of taking advantage of the healthcare system and of overcharging patients.

Offshore wind remains vastly underutilized in the United States and other markets relative to its potential. Although marine wind farms currently generate over 80 gigawatts of electricity worldwide, experts say that figure needs to multiply many times over if offshore wind is to play its intended role in the energy transition. The industry has grown quickly, but the gap between what exists and what climate goals require is large and widening.

Democratic legislators have spent months raising alarms about the expanding role of the Trump family in the crypto sector. As the midterm elections draw closer, those concerns are now shaping a broader push to tighten oversight of what has become one of the family’s most profitable ventures.

Temperature stability is very important during semiconductor manufacturing. This is because any temperature variation can introduce inconsistencies in the highly precise processes through which wafer alignment must be attained. Cooling hardware is therefore pivotal in supporting these high-precision manufacturing processes.

Bitcoin funds saw a strong wave of money last week, showing that big investors are gaining confidence in the crypto market again. According to recent data, digital asset funds recorded about $1.2 billion in total inflows, with Bitcoin alone attracting around $933 million. This sharp rise highlights how institutional players are now leading the market, stepping in faster and with more capital than retail traders.

Telomir Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TELO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared its Investigational New Drug application for Telomir-Zn to treat advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The clearance enables initiation of a first-in-human Phase 1/2 clinical trial designed to evaluate safety, dosing and preliminary antitumor activity, supported by preclinical pharmacology, toxicology and biomarker data as the Company advances its lead candidate toward clinical development.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced a multi-component strategic transaction with King Mining Capital that includes a planned equity stake, a stock-funded purchase of 20,000 ounces of physical gold bullion and the launch of a $150 million-plus GoldVault(TM) tokenization program. The initiative leverages Datavault AI’s blockchain platform to enable digital ownership of gold-backed assets while aligning the Company with long-term mineral asset performance and expanding access to tokenized precious metals tied to production-based royalty streams.

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Perpetuals.com (NASDAQ: PDC), an AI-powered financial services company, announced that CEO Patrick Gruhn will present and host a Q&A session at the Emerging Growth Conference on May 6, 2026, at 3:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will be accessible via live webcast, with opportunities for investors to submit questions in advance or during the event.

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced a multi-component strategic transaction with King Mining Capital that includes a planned equity stake, a stock-funded purchase of 20,000 ounces of physical gold bullion and the launch of a $150 million-plus GoldVault(TM) tokenization program. The initiative leverages Datavault AI’s blockchain platform to enable digital ownership of gold-backed assets while aligning the Company with long-term mineral asset performance and expanding access to tokenized precious metals tied to production-based royalty streams.

Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTCQB: OTLC), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, reported continued progress on its proprietary AI platform and robotics integration as it nears initial commercial deployment. The Company has integrated approximately 28 million scientific abstracts into its PDAOAI platform and combined it with robotics developed alongside TechForce Robotics, enabling real-time, automated workflows designed to improve efficiency and support compliance in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced that it will host its first-ever Investor Day, on June 1, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange and online.

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical technology company focused on cardiac care innovation, will host a conference call on May 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss first-quarter results ended March 31, 2026, and provide updates on key growth initiatives, including its limited commercial launch for arrhythmia assessment, extended-wear patch development, heart attack detection and AI programs.

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A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: AZ), a global leader in smart retail technology, announced the deployment of 2,000 Cust2Mate smart shopping carts with Israeli home goods retailer HaStock beginning in Q3 2026 across three stores in Haifa, Beer Sheba and Petach Tikva. The five-year agreement is expected to generate more than $21 million in smart cart revenue and includes a broader collaboration spanning data, retail media and digital services, with shared revenue opportunities as the companies advance a scalable, real-time in-store engagement platform.

Greenland Energy (NASDAQ: GLND), an energy company focused on Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin, announced the closing of its previously announced public offering for gross proceeds of approximately $70 million, before deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses. Proceeds are expected to fund execution of the Company’s exploration plan, including OPW1 & OPW2 procurement, long-lead materials, field readiness, workforce mobilization, winter-preparation equipment and tug-and-barge logistics ahead of planned October 2026 drilling operations.

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A directive signed by Acting AG Todd Blanche on April 22 and put into force the next day shifts two categories of cannabis from Schedule I of the CSA to Schedule III. One includes marijuana-based medications approved by the FDA. The other applies to cannabis produced, distributed, or sold under state-issued medical licenses.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform, has debuted a new automated lending pathway designed to streamline the home financing process. “The company recently introduced its Self-Service Mortgage Experience (‘SSME’), a platform feature that allows borrowers to explore customized loan options, model mortgage scenarios and lock interest rates entirely online. According to a company announcement , the first phase of the feature launched on March 11 and is currently available to roughly half of conventional mortgage applicants using Beeline’s platform,” reads an article discussing the launch.

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