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The QualityStocks Daily Stock List

Entero Therapeutics (ENTO)

QualityStocks, Premium Stock Alerts, StockWireNews, PennyStocksUniverse, PennyStocksUnited and Fierce Analyst reported earlier on Entero Therapeutics (ENTO), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Entero Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTO) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm focused on developing targeted and orally delivered therapies to help treat patients with a range of gas-trointestinal illnesses.

The firm has its headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida and was incorporated in 2014. Prior to its name change in May 2024, the firm was known as First Wave BioPharma Inc. It operates as part of the biotechnology industry, under the healthcare sector. The firm serves consumers around the globe, with a focus on those in the United States.

The enterprise’s pipeline candidates include capeserod, a selective 5-HT4 receptor partial agonist under Phase 1 studies for the treatment of gastroparesis; and latiglutenase, a targeted oral bio-therapeutic for celiac disease designed to breakdown gluten into non-immunogenic peptides, cur-rently under Phase 2 studies. It is also involved in the development of niclosamide, an oral small molecule with anti-inflammatory inhibitor therapy, currently under Phase 2 studies for the treat-ment of ulcerative proctitis and ulcerative proctosigmoiditis, as well as immune checkpoint inhibi-tor-associated colitis and diarrhea in metastatic cancer patients. This is in addition to developing adrulipase, a recombinant lipase enzyme designed to enable the digestion of fats and other nutri-ents, currently under Phase 2 studies for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in pa-tients with cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis.

Entero Therapeutics (ENTO), closed Monday's trading session at $0.6074, up 66.4566%, on 302,012,222 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 22,610 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.2399/$0.926.

Planet 13 Holdings, Inc. (PLNH)

We reported earlier on Planet 13 Holdings, Inc. (PLNH), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Planet 13 Holdings, Inc. is a foremost vertically-integrated Nevada cannabis company listed on the OTC Markets’ OTCQB. The Company has award-winning cultivation, production and dispensary operations in Las Vegas, Nevada. Planet 13’s emphasis is on providing a premier dispensary experience and optimizing cultivation efficiencies via its best-in-class technology, as the vanguard of cannabis. Planet 13 Holdings is headquartered in Las Vegas.

On November 1, 2018, Planet 13 opened the largest, most advanced retail dispensary worldwide im-mediately next to the Las Vegas strip. The Company has greater than six Cannabis Licenses and is fully licensed for cultivation, retail distribution and more in the fast growing Nevada market.

Planet 13 offers first-rate quality recreational cannabis, cannabis extracts, as well as infused products. Its brands include Planet 13 Las Vegas, Medizin, and TRENDI. Medizin provides a quality assortment of award-winning products. Medizin grows medicinal marijuana and all Medizin plant genetics are hand-selected. TRENDI specializes in expertly crafted cannabis products that create the trend. TRENDI employs leading edge technology and an innovative visual approach to deliver a premier product.

Planet 13 Holdings, Inc. (PLNH), closed Monday's trading session at $0.35, up 45.8333%, on 3,375,305 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 9,787,516 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.1711/$0.69.

Tilray (TLRY)

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Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) is a pharmaceutical firm that is engaged in research, growing, pro-duction and distribution of cannabinoids, recreational and medical marijuana. The firm operates through its Hemp and Cannabis Segments.

The firm’s Hemp segment sales are made up of broad spectrum hemp extract that contains CBD, hemp food and hemp seed, which are sold directly to consumers, or to wholesalers and retailers, in unlicensed operations. On the other hand, its Cannabis segment sales are made up of medical, adult-use and huge sales of marijuana under regulated licenses, which are sold directly to patients as well as to governments, pharmacies, wholesalers and retailers. The firm also provides its prod-ucts to researchers for commercial purposes, as well as for clinical research applications and com-passionate access.

Tilray was founded on January 24 in 2018 and is based in Nanaimo, Canada. The firm operates in other countries apart from Canada, including the United Kingdom, Argentina, the U.S., Australia, Switzerland, Chile, South Africa, Portugal, Croatia, New Zealand, Cyprus, Ireland, the Czech Re-public, Israel and Germany.

Tilray develops marijuana based medicines, drops, dried marijuana and marijuana extracts, as well as oil products. The firm sells these products through various brands under it, including Manitoba Harvest, Dubon and Canaca. The firm’s subsidiary - FHF Holdings Ltd, also markets, manufac-tures and distributes consumer products that are hemp-based. Apart from a partnership with AB InBev to develop marijuana-infused drinks, the company recently announced that it would be merging with Aphria Inc., another Canadian cannabis firm.

Tilray (TLRY), closed Monday's trading session at $0.92, up 41.8221%, on 268,296,807 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 6,556,795 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.3507/$1.98.

Urban-Gro Inc. (UGRO)

QualityStocks, Schaeffer's, MarketBeat, StockEarnings, The Street and Broad Street reported earlier on Urban-Gro Inc. (UGRO), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Urban-Gro Inc. (NASDAQ: UGRO) is involved in the integration of environmental equipment systems for the creation of indoor cultivation facilities for the horticulture market.

The engineering design services firm has its headquarters in Lafayette, Colorado and was incor-porated in 2014, on March 20th by Octavio Gutierrez and Bradley J. Nattrass. It operates as part of the farm and heavy construction machinery industry, under the industrials sector. The firm serves consumers around the globe, with a focus on the commercial horticulture market in Eu-rope, Canada and the U.S.

The enterprise provides design and engineering services, which include cultivation design, culti-vation space programming and full-facility plumbing, electrical and mechanical engineering, equipment and facility commissioning services, training services which range from staff training sessions to standard operating procedures, program pricing and overview, and related-party soft-ware and hardware platforms. It also provides an integrated suite of crop management products and cultivation equipment systems, which include purpose-built heating, ventilation and air con-ditioning equipment systems, fertigation and irrigation distribution, wastewater reclamation and water treatment systems, and environmental controls, microbial mitigation and odor reduction systems, specialty fans, rolling and automated container benching systems, and commercial horti-culture lighting solutions.

Urban-Gro Inc. (UGRO), closed Monday's trading session at $0.4565, up 40.1166%, on 55,324,009 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 659,125 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.262/$1.92.

Village Farms International (VFF)

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Village Farms International Inc. (NASDAQ: VFF) (FRA: 02V) is a greenhouse pro-duction firm that is focused on the production, marketing and distribution of green-house-grown cucumbers, bell peppers and tomatoes.

The firm has its headquarters in Delta, Canada and was incorporated in 1987 by Al-bert W. Vanzeyst and Michael A. DeGiglio. Prior to its name change in December 2009, the firm was known as Village Farms Canada Inc. It operates as part of the farm products industry, under the consumer defensive sector. The firm serves consumers in Canada and the United States.

The company operates through the Energy, Cannabis-U.S. and Canada and Produce segments. The Cannabis segment is involved in producing and supplying marijuana products to be sold to provincial governments and other licensed providers locally in Canada and globally through Pure Sunfarms. The Energy segment is engaged in the provision of power that it sells under long-term contracts to its clients, including the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority. On the other hand, the Produce seg-ment is engaged in producing, marketing and selling its vegetable products.

The enterprise sells CBD-based health and wellness products, which include edibles as well as topical and ingestible products. It markets and distributes its products under its brand name to fresh food distribution firms and retail supermarkets.

Village Farms International (VFF), closed Monday's trading session at $2.31, up 34.3023%, on 23,251,850 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 95,860 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.452/$2.45.

Bluejay Diagnostics (BJDX)

QualityStocks, Premium Stock Alerts, BioMedWire, The Online Investor, StockEarnings, MarketClub Analysis, Trades Of The Day, MarketBeat and 247 Market News reported earlier on Bluejay Diagnostics (BJDX), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Bluejay Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ: BJDX) is an in-vitro diagnostic firm that is focused on the development, manufacture and marketing of minimally invasive POC (point-of-care) diagnostic devices and tests for the inflammation, infectious disease and oncology markets.

The firm has its headquarters in Acton, Massachusetts and was incorporated in 2015. It operates as part of the pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing industry, under the healthcare sector. The firm serves consumers in the United States.

The company is focused on developing innovative clinical diagnostic products which improve the quality of medical diagnosis. It is party to a research and development agreement with Naval Medical Research Center, which entails the development of a lateral flow rapid test for the diag-nosis of different tick-borne ailments, like Lyme disease. The company is also party to a collabo-ration agreement with Toray Industries Inc. which involves the development of a point of care test for coronavirus patient triage.

The enterprise’s products include a point-of-care device known as the Allereye diagnostic test, which is indicated for the diagnosis of allergic conjunctivitis. It also develops the Symphony bi-omarker detection platform, which helps detect congestive heart failure, cardiac ischemia, cancer and sepsis. In addition to this, the enterprise offers urine-based HIV-1 confirmatory and screen-ing tests.

Bluejay Diagnostics (BJDX), closed Monday's trading session at $1.88, up 34.2857%, on 99,627,843 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 12,351,720 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.3745/$18.25.

Cresco Labs, Inc. (CRLBF)

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Cresco Labs, Inc. is one of the largest vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S. The Company employs a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) approach to cannabis. The design of its family of brands is to meet the needs of all consumer segments. Its products sell in more than 700 dispensaries across the nation. Cresco has a number of owned dispensaries. Cresco Labs is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and the Company lists on the OTCQX.

Cresco Labs is a vertically integrated cannabis company. It controls its cultivation, manufacturing, ex-traction and packaging practices. It is involved at every point in the seed-to-sales process. Its facilities are powered by world-class agronomists, manufacturing experts, and state-of-the-art agricultural equip-ment.

Cresco packages, ships, and distributes its products nationwide, including locations owned and operat-ed by its team. Cresco has launched the industry’s first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educa-tional Development (SEED) initiative. The design of this is to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry.

Cresco Labs’ brands include some of the most recognized and trusted national brands. These include Cresco, Remedi, and Mindy’s, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside is Cresco Labs’ national dispensary brand. Sunnyside is a wellness-centered retailer designed to build trust, education, and convenience for existing and new cannabis consumers.

Cresco Labs, Inc. (CRLBF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.99, up 32.6011%, on 6,314,746 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 212,143,639 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.4256/$2.05.

Canopy Growth (CGC)

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Canopy Growth Corporation (NYSE: CGC; NASDAQ: WEED) is a diversified marijuana com-pany. Through its subsidiaries Tweed Farms Inc., Bedrocan Canada Inc. and Tweed Inc., the firm engages in the business of growing and selling legal cannabis in the medical cannabis market of Canada. The company also produces and sells cannabis in Canada’s recreational marijuana market.

The company, which was formerly known as Tweed Marijuana Inc. before being renamed in 2015, operates through 2 segments; Canopy Rivers and Cannabis, Hemp and other consumer products. Canopy Growth has 2 core brands, Bedrocan and Tweed. The Bedrocan brand is all about medical grade marijuana, which is planted on a more than 52,000ft2 facility in Toronto while Tweed is a licensed producer of medical cannabis.

Canopy Growth has its headquarters in Smiths Falls, Canada. While the company’s primary opera-tions are in Canada, it also operates in the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States and has production and distribution licenses in more than 12 nations to help extend the use of medical marijuana worldwide. The company was founded in 2013 by Bruce Linton and Chuck Rifici.

The company provides products which include hemp, dried marijuana flowers, concentrates and oils and soft gel capsules. Canopy Growth is also focused on finding treatments for the loss of ap-petite, treatment of chronic pain, nausea, muscle spasms and seizures. The firm’s products are of-fered under different Canopy Growth’s brands, such as Bean & Bud, DOJA, First & Free, Tokyo Smoke, Tweed, This Works, Van der Pop, Spectrum Therapeutics, TWD and Deep Space.

Canopy Growth (CGC), closed Monday's trading session at $1.58, up 26.4%, on 99,803,416 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 10,491,448 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.77/$7.21.

Lobo EV Technologies (LOBO)

RedChip, MarketClub Analysis and Premium Stock Alerts reported earlier on Lobo EV Technologies (LOBO), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Lobo EV Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: LOBO) is a company focused on designing, de-veloping, manufacturing, and selling two-wheeled electric vehicles and electric off-highway four-wheeled shuttles.

The firm has its headquarters in Wuxi, China and was incorporated in 2021, on October 25th. Prior to its name change in December 2021, the firm was known as LOBO AI Technologies Limited. It operates as part of the auto manufacturers industry, under the consumer cyclical sector. The firm primarily serves consumers in the People’s Republic of China.

Lobo EV Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Wealthford Capital Limited, through the Electric Vehicles and Accessories Sales and Software Royalties and Development and Design Services segments. The Electric Vehicles and Accessories Sales segment focuses on the manu-facture and sale of electric vehicles and accessories while the Software Royalties and Devel-opment, and Design Services segment offers software solutions development for automotive electronics.

The enterprise’s offerings include 2-wheeled electric vehicles like e-bicycles and e-mopeds; 3-wheeled electric vehicles like e-tricycles; and electric off-highway four-wheeled shuttles, in-cluding golf carts and e-scooters for the elderly and disabled persons, as well as AI robotic products. Lobo EV Technologies also offers automobile information and entertainment soft-ware development and design services for automotive electronics, such as dash-cams, house-hold solar electronic system, multimedia interactive systems, and multifunctional rear-view mirrors.

The firm, which recently announced that they’re currently in advanced negotiations with fi-nancial group Strattners, remains committed to long-term growth and global expansion. This may positively influence investments into the company as well as value generation for its shareholders.

Lobo EV Technologies (LOBO), closed Monday's trading session at $0.6902, off by 6.8682%, on 654,311 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 175,562 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.353/$3.52.

Kodiak Sciences (KOD)

MarketBeat, TradersPro, Kiplinger Today, MarketClub Analysis, StreetInsider, StockMarketWatch, Trades Of The Day, TradersPro Morning, QualityStocks, InvestorsUnderground, InvestorPlace, FreeRealTime, Daily Trade Alert and BUYINS.NET reported earlier on Kodiak Sciences (KOD), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Kodiak Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: KOD) (BMV: KOD) (FRA: K27) is a clinical stage biophar-maceutical firm focused on researching, developing, and commercializing next generation retinal medicines to prevent and treat the leading causes of blindness globally.

The firm has its headquarters in Palo Alto, California and was incorporated in 2009 by Victor Perlroth and Stephen A. Charles. Prior to its name change in September 2015, the firm was known as Oligasis LLC. Kodiak Sciences operates as part of the biotechnology industry, under the healthcare sector. The firm primarily serves consumers in the United States.

The enterprise’s ABC Platform uses molecular engineering to merge the fields of protein-based and chemistry-based therapies. Its lead product candidate is tarcocimabtedromer (KSI-301), an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antibody biopolymer that has concluded phase III clinical study evaluating its effectiveness in treating high prevalence retinal vascular diseases. The formulation is also in phase III clinical study for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic macular edema, as well as in a phase II/III clinical study to treat wet AMD.

Kodiak Sciences’ preclinical stage product candidates include KSI-101 (KSI-501P), an unconju-gated bispecific protein targeting IL-6 and VEGF developed for patients who have retinal fluid and inflammation; and KSI-501, an anti- interleukin-6 (IL-6) and VEGF-trap bispecific antibody biopolymer conjugate for high prevalence retinal vascular diseases. Its autonomous AI- and ma-chine-learning-enabled headset dubbed VETi (Visual Engagement Technology and imager), is built on its suite of proprietary LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor technologies.

The company, which recently hosted an R&D Day featuring a comprehensive overview of its late-phase clinical assets, remains focused on commercializing its offerings.

Kodiak Sciences (KOD), closed Monday's trading session at $8.03, up 1.6456%, on 351,852 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 322,930 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.92/$11.5999.

Green Thumb Industries Inc. (GTBIF)

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Cannabis operators in Los Angeles will face steeper renewal fees after the City Council unanimously approved a hike recently, putting added pressure on an industry already dealing with thin margins and increasing competition. 

City officials explained that the fee hike is necessary due to declining tax income from the sector, combined with a growing budget shortfall. 

However, many cannabis entrepreneurs say this added cost could push them out of business. Luis Rivera, who once ran three cannabis delivery services, has already closed two. He’s now unsure if his last business can survive. “There’s just no more money to pull from,” he said. “These fees could be the final blow.” 

The updated fees are projected to raise about $6 million for the cannabis department, which is required to fund itself entirely through fees. Revenue from cannabis taxes, once over $100 million annually, fell to around $90 million in 2024, according to city data. 

Multiple factors have led to the drop, including steep local and state taxes, the high cost of running a cannabis business without access to standard banking, and ongoing competition with unlicensed sellers. The illegal dispensaries frequently offer cheaper products since they don’t pay taxes and often operate without oversight, making them hotspots for crime. 

The marijuana department’s operating budget for this year is $8.6 million. On top of that, it’s expected to pay out another $19 million to other city departments, including the LA Attorney’s office, for cannabis-related work. 

LA has the largest city-run commercial cannabis program in the country, with over 1,000 active cannabis business licenses, including storefronts, delivery services, and cultivation sites. 

Officials said the last time fees were adjusted was in 2020. Since then, the department has grown from 37 employees to 63, and wages have gone up by 19% under collective bargaining agreements. According to officials, the current fees no longer cover operational costs. 

The most significant increase will impact annual license renewals. A standard renewal will be $12,617 up from $8,486. Temporary approval renewals are set to increase to $6,294 from $4,233. Renewing records will be $2,719 up from $1,829. 

Other fee changes include adjustments to fees for reviewing business diagram updates and ownership structure modifications. 

While the new ordinance raises costs for legal businesses, it also lowers penalties for some rule violations. For instance, the fine for delivering cannabis outside permitted hours drops from $42,000 to $23,000. 

Meanwhile, a new violation category has been added, with penalties of $34,000 for serious offenses like selling products to unlicensed vendors. The goal, officials said, is to strike a balance between deterrence and fairness. 

There is some financial relief for operators in the city’s social equity initiative, which supports individuals from communities most impacted by drug-related criminalization. Thanks to a state-funded grant, about $3.1 million in new fees will be covered on behalf of these operators. 

The timing of the fee hike coincides with broader financial issues across the city. LA faces a nearly $1 billion budget gap this year. To help close it, the city is implementing layoffs, cutting services, raising trash collection rates for over 700,000 households, and increasing ticket prices at the LA Zoo. Officials are also considering changes to parking fees and meter hours. 

Conditions seem to be getting tougher for licensed cannabis firms in Los Angeles with these higher fees. Other firms like Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CNX: GTI) (OTCQX: GTBIF) operating in other markets can sympathize given their experience with similar or other challenges in the markets where they are based. 

Green Thumb Industries Inc. (GTBIF), closed Monday's trading session at $8.5, up 19.2146%, on 2,434,037 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1,179,957 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $4.63/$12.

Oragenics (OGEN)

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Oragenics (NYSE American: OGEN) , a biotechnology company developing brain-targeted therapeutics via proprietary intranasal delivery technology, reported strategic and financial milestones for Q2 2025 as it advances its lead candidate, ONP-002, toward becoming the first FDA-approved pharmacological treatment for concussion. The company secured Human Research Ethics Committee approval in Australia, appointed Southern Star Research as CRO, and finalized a U.S.-based cGMP manufacturing agreement with Sterling Pharma Solutions. Phase IIa trials are expected to launch in Q3 2025. Oragenics’ intranasal delivery platform enables rapid, targeted drug delivery to the brain, bypassing systemic circulation and reducing side effects, with potential applications beyond concussion to acute neurological emergencies and chronic neurodegenerative diseases. The global nasal drug delivery market is projected to exceed $40 billion by 2030.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/vmS9r

ABOUT ORAGENICS, INC.

Oragenics is striving to revolutionize neurological care through proprietary intranasal delivery technology that has the potential to enable targeted, non-invasive therapeutics for brain-related conditions. Our lead candidate, ONP-002, is advancing with the goal of becoming the first FDA-approved treatment for concussion, while our platform technology has the potential, we believe, to open pathways to address neurodegenerative diseases, CNS disorders, and other neurological conditions.

We’re building more than a pharmaceutical company—we’re creating a movement around brain-first recovery that transforms how patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems approach neurological trauma.

Oragenics (OGEN), closed Monday's trading session at $1.17, up 0.862069%, on 130,773 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 309,999 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.03/$75.6.

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Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI).

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI) , a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted therapies to deliver genetic medicines to metastatic disease sites, reported a Q2 2025 net loss of $5.7 million, or $1.99 per share, compared to a net loss of $7.4 million, or $16.75 per share, in Q2 2024. R&D expenses were $2.6 million versus $2.2 million last year, while G&A expenses were $3.1 million compared to $3.6 million. Calidi ended the quarter with $5.3 million in cash and $0.1 million in restricted cash. Recent highlights include new preclinical data on CLD-401 from the proprietary RedTail platform, showing enhanced efficacy through systemic delivery of an IL15 superagonist and immune-evasion via engineered CD55 expression; $4.6 million raised in a warrant inducement offering, bringing 2025 gross proceeds to $15.7 million; and FDA Fast Track Designation for CLD-201 in soft tissue sarcoma, with an open IND for a Phase 1 trial.

To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/K3CfE

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company pioneering proprietary technology that empowers the immune system to combat cancer. Calidi’s innovative, off-the-shelf cell-based platforms use allogeneic stem cells to deliver potent oncolytic viruses (OVs) across multiple oncology indications, including high-grade glioma (brain cancers) and solid tumors. In addition, Calidi has presented a breakthrough systemic technology, RTNova, which utilizes an exteracellular enveloped virotherapy. RTNova is pre-clinical and has been extremely well-received by market analysts and large-cap biopharma – opening the door for potential collaboration.

These cell-based platforms are engineered to protect, amplify, and enhance the efficacy of oncolytic viruses, resulting in improved patient safety and potentially advancing treatment outcomes for metastatic disease. By employing a dual approach that combines OV delivery with immune activation, Calidi’s therapies aim to not only treat but potentially prevent the spread of metastatic cancers.

The company’s development pipeline leverages this technology to address pressing needs in cancers such as glioblastoma (brain cancer), metastatic melanoma, triple-negative breast cancer, head & neck cancer, and lung cancer. Calidi’s approach has shown early signals of efficacy and safety, establishing it as a distinctive player in the growing OV market, which is projected to increase significantly in value over the next decade.

Calidi is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Products

Calidi’s product pipeline includes advanced cell-based platforms targeting a variety of oncology indications, each designed to harness the power of oncolytic virotherapy for improved cancer treatment outcomes.

  • NeuroNova (CLD-101): A platform designed for treating high-grade gliomas (HGG), NeuroNova employs neuronal stem cells combined with an engineered adenovirus (CRAD-s-Pk7) to selectively target glioma cells. After a successful Phase 1 safety study in newly diagnosed HGG, NeuroNova has now progressed into Phase 1/1b trials for recurrent cases. FDA clearance for a Phase 1b/2 trial at Northwestern University was received in September 2024, with patient enrollment expected to begin in Q1 2025. This trial will utilize multiple-dose intracerebral administration to maximize safety and efficacy in newly diagnosed HGG patients.
  • SuperNova (CLD-201): Built on Calidi’s foundational technology, SuperNova utilizes an engineered Vaccinia virus (CAL1) delivered via allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells to target advanced solid tumors, including head & neck, triple-negative breast cancer, and soft tissue sarcomas. Early studies with autologous stem cells demonstrated both safety and promising efficacy, and Calidi plans to begin a Phase 1 trial with multiple dose regimens for SuperNova in the coming months.
  • RTNova (CLD-400): Calidi’s systemic delivery platform for lung and metastatic cancers, RTNova employs an extracellular enveloped virotherapy (envRT-01) technology for intravenous (IV) administration, simplifying the treatment process and expanding its potential applications. Currently in preclinical stages, RTNova focuses on demonstrating efficacy and safety through systemic administration. A clinical trial targeting metastatic lung cancer is anticipated for Q2 2026, using a single-arm monotherapy with dose escalation. Calidi has partnered with SIGA Technologies (NASDAQ: SIGA) to support the development of this program.

Market Opportunity

The global oncology drugs market was valued at $201.75 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $518.25 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.3%. The oncolytic virotherapy market in particular is growing rapidly, driven by increasing approval rates and significant unmet needs.

The market for OV treatments is expected to expand from one approved product generating $150 million in the U.S. in 2021 to 6-8 approved therapies generating $2.4 billion by 2030. As a leader in OV technology, Calidi is well-positioned to address these high-demand areas in oncology.

Alongside global trends, the American Cancer Society projects nearly two million new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. in 2024, reflecting a 28% increase since 2010. This underscores the urgent need for novel therapies that not only treat disease progression but also enhance patient quality of life, reinforcing the demand for Calidi’s innovative approaches.

Management Team

Allan Camaisa, CEO, Chairman, and co-founder, is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in scaling businesses to successful exits. Mr. Camaisa previously led High Technology Solutions, growing it from two employees to over 500 with $50 million in revenue. He also served as CEO of Parallel6 Inc. and is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate with further studies at Harvard Business School.

Antonio Santidrian, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, leads all research and development initiatives at Calidi and is the coinventor of the company’s CLD-201 (Supernova) and CLD-400 (RTNova) platforms. Since joining Calidi in 2015, he has applied his 20+ years of expertise in academia and biotech, focusing on anti-cancer translational research, to drive the company’s innovative drug pipeline. Before Calidi, Dr. Santidrian led translational studies at The Scripps Research Institute, advancing treatments for breast cancer metastasis, and contributed to the development of ACADRA for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) at the University of Barcelona, Spain.

Boris Minev, M.D., President of Medical and Scientific Affairs, is a renowned physician-scientist with expertise in Immuno-Oncology, stem cell biology, and oncolytic viruses. Previously, Dr. Minev served as Director of Immunotherapy and Translational Oncology at Genelux Corporation and remains an adjunct professor at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. His background includes research at the National Cancer Institute.

Andrew Jackson, CFO, has held executive finance roles with experience in biotech and clinical-stage companies, including Eterna Therapeutics and Ra Medical Systems. Mr. Jackson holds an MSBA in Finance from San Diego State University and a BSB in Accounting from the University of Minnesota.

Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI), closed Monday's trading session at $5.04, up 0.5988024%, on 133,496 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 3,484,894 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $2.4324/$46.68.

Recent News

Solowin Holdings (NASDAQ: SWIN)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Solowin Holdings (NASDAQ: SWIN).

Solowin (NASDAQ: SWIN) , a financial services firm bridging traditional and digital assets, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Solomon JFZ (Asia) Holdings Limited ("Solomon") has processed $100 million in total transaction volume since launching licensed coin-in and coin-out services in Hong Kong. The milestone follows Solomon's recent licensing from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, enabling regulated fiat-to-digital asset connectivity under the city's stringent compliance standards. Solomon's platform meets rigorous asset custody, AML/KYC, and market integrity requirements while holding the majority of client assets in cold storage. Positioned to leverage its first-mover advantage, Solowin plans to deepen partnerships with global stablecoin issuers, explore institutional staking products, and expand into real-world asset tokenization and institutional-grade DeFi solutions.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/JeYH7

Solowin Holdings (NASDAQ: SWIN) is a versatile financial services provider focused on delivering comprehensive investment solutions from traditional finance as well as decentralized finance to high-net-worth and institutional clients. Operating through its wholly owned subsidiary, Solomon JFZ (Asia) Holdings Limited, Solowin is licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and offers access to a full suite of financial services through its secure, one-stop electronic platform, Solomon Win.

Driven by a vision to create a modernized financial services infrastructure, especially to bridging traditional finance and the Web3 technology, Solowin has prioritized innovation, agility, and client-first experiences. The firm has experienced robust growth, aligning itself with evolving capital markets and emerging technologies. Its investment strategy is designed to enable seamless access to capital markets and diversified investment opportunities through cutting-edge financial technology.

Solowin is committed to building a global brand rooted in client success, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Its mission is to empower clients with flexible, integrated tools to grow and protect wealth in an increasingly complex financial landscape.

Portfolio

Solowin’s operations span five core verticals: securities brokerage, investment banking, asset management, virtual assets, and wealth management. Through its Solomon Win platform, the company provides individual and institutional clients with seamless access to financial markets around the world.

In investment banking, Solowin offers strategic advisory and capital formation services including IPO/SPAC listings, follow-on offerings, private placements, and debt financing. Its team assists issuers in aligning their business objectives with optimized listing strategies and investor targeting. Solowin also supports clients through financial advisory services such as mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, and capital strategy development, alongside risk management and tax compliance services.

In wealth and asset management, Solowin delivers personalized financial planning via its securities brokerage and integrated investment solutions. Clients can access both in-house funds and top-tier international funds through the Solomon VA+ App, which also supports managed account services. On the frontier of fintech, Solowin offers Web3-based solutions such as virtual asset ETFs, cryptocurrencies, security token offerings, and tokenized real-world assets—positioning itself as a key player in the evolving digital finance space.

Market Opportunity

Solowin operates at the intersection of traditional finance and Web3 innovation, targeting a rapidly expanding global wealth management and fintech market. According to a report by Boston Consulting Group, global assets under management are projected to reach $147.4 trillion by 2027, up from $111.2 trillion in 2021, driven by increased demand for personalized and tech-enabled financial services. Additionally, the virtual asset market is poised for significant growth, with Boston Consulting Group forecasting that the tokenization of global illiquid assets could reach $16 trillion by 2030.

Hong Kong’s progressive stance on virtual assets has also positioned it as a regional hub for digital finance. Regulatory support from the Securities and Futures Commission has opened the door for regulated crypto trading platforms and tokenized asset solutions, which aligns with Solowin’s digital-first approach.

As wealth migrates toward hybrid portfolios combining traditional and virtual assets, Solowin is uniquely positioned to capitalize on both sectors.

Leadership Team

Peter Lok, Chief Executive Officer, an accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in fund management, capital markets, and fundraising. His strategic insights in finance and capital allocation have been instrumental in driving capital growth.

Lily Liu, Chief Financial Officer, has more than a decade of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and financial services. Her background includes IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and private placements in both Hong Kong and U.S. capital markets, with a strong focus on risk management.

Ben Cheng, Chief Operating Officer, has 15+ years of operational expertise in securities brokerage and asset management. His specialties include regulatory compliance and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) oversight.

Investment Considerations
  • Solowin Holdings offers diversified exposure to both traditional financial services and next-generation digital assets.
  • The company leverages regulatory licenses in Hong Kong to serve global high-net-worth and institutional investors.
  • Solowin delivers brokerage, investment banking, asset management, and Web3 services across its Solomon Win and Solomon VA+ platforms, offering clients seamless access to both traditional and digital financial solutions.
  • Strategic investments, such as its $10M contribution to AlloyX, an Asia-based stablecoin infrastructure firm, highlight Solowin’s proactive role in fintech innovation.
  • Led by seasoned executives with decades of capital markets experience, the company is positioned for sustained global expansion.

Solowin Holdings (NASDAQ: SWIN), closed Monday's trading session at $4.85, up 17.4334%, on 2,107,293 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 506,045 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.16/$5.084.

Recent News

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF).

The Montauban mine site in Canada's Quebec province is being rehabilitated after prior operations and tailings were abandoned

ESGold's green resource development project at the site is expected to breathe new life into the mine while helping the company to extract revenues from residual mineral recovery

The gold and silver resource developer is preparing to launch tailings cleanup early next year

ESGold's long-term strategy is to use revenues from the site cleanup to commence district-scale exploration that has a mineral system that remains open at depth — both vertically and laterally

Gold and silver recovery company ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is preparing the site before setting in motion its near-term plan for revenue generation at the historic Montauban Mine project in eastern Canada, where the company owns 265 mining claims covering 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres).

ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) is a fully permitted, pre-production resource company on a clear path to near-term gold and silver production. With established infrastructure in place and a significant gold-silver resource, the company is uniquely positioned to generate near-term cash flow while unlocking the full potential of its Montauban Gold-Silver Project in Quebec—one of the top mining jurisdictions in the world.

ESGold is building a foundation for long-term growth through a dual-track strategy: cash-flow generation from tailings reprocessing to fund district-scale exploration.

The Montauban site, which operated as a mine for over 80 years, is now undergoing its first-ever systematic exploration program to determine just how large the remaining deposit may be. Near-term cash flow from tailings reprocessing will be used to fund exploration, with the goal of increasing the resource base and uncovering new discoveries across the expansive land package.

ESGold is advancing a scalable and replicable clean extraction model that turns legacy mine sites into revenue generating assets while setting a new industry benchmark for sustainable resource recovery.

The recent completion of a C$3.4M financing has enabled ESGold to initiate the final construction phase of its mill circuit—moving the company decisively toward production of gold and silver in Q3 2025.

Montauban Gold-Silver Project: Production Imminent

Located approximately 80 kilometers west of Quebec City, the Montauban Project is a past-producing gold-silver mine with surface and underground mineralization and over 900,000 tonnes of historical tailings. ESGold has invested over C$15 million to date, building out roads, power access, and a 16,000 sq. ft. processing facility. The company recently completed a C$3.4M financing to begin final construction of the mill circuit.

The company is fully permitted to enter into production that is expected to commence in Q3 2025 with a capacity of 500 tonnes per day, scaling to 1,000 tpd. An updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) is currently underway to reflect all-time high gold prices and the anticipated upside from the near-surface resource.

Parallels Between Broken Hill & Montauban

Broken Hill, discovered in 1883 in Australia, became the world’s largest source of silver, lead, and zinc—producing over $100 billion worth of metals. What made it unique was that the richest mineral zones were hidden deep underground in a twisted, boomerang-like shape, and it took decades to fully understand just how large the deposit really was.

Geologists now believe ESGold’s Montauban Project in Quebec may share similar traits. Like Broken Hill, it contains high-grade silver, lead, and zinc, along with gold—and sits within the same type of geological system known to host large, high-value mineral deposits. The rock formations, mineral assemblages, and structural complexity all suggest that Montauban could be hiding much more than what’s been historically uncovered. Academic studies now support this possible geological parallel, pointing to further evidence suggesting Montauban was formed under similar conditions as Broken Hill.

Exploration Upside

With production on the horizon, ESGold is advancing a major exploration campaign. Montauban has never undergone systematic modern exploration.

The company is currently completing a large-scale Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey—a powerful 3D imaging technology that will define the size, shape, and continuity of the mineralized system. ANT is already showing strong results, with imaging going beyond the original 400m depth target and now expected to exceed 800m. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to reveal the full extent of the anomaly for the first time in Montauban’s 110-year history.

Scalable, Replicable, Clean Mining

Montauban is also part of a broader vision. Across Canada and globally, there are hundreds of orphaned or legacy mine sites that remain unrehabilitated despite containing valuable residual metals in tailings. Quebec alone is home to more than 259 of these sites, highlighting the scale of the opportunity. ESGold is advancing a scalable and replicable clean extraction model that transforms legacy sites into productive assets while setting a new benchmark for sustainable resource recovery.

The company has also performed testing that utilizes Dundee Sustainable Technologies’ CLEVR Process™, a proprietary non-cyanide extraction method that achieved 90.9% gold recovery in lab testing. This clean processing approach remains a valuable and scalable asset supporting ESGold’s near-term production and exploration growth strategy.

As a complement to its core mining operations, ESGold is developing clean technology solutions through a joint venture with DMCMS Inc. This initiative includes a polymer division that manufactures environmentally friendly products such as road stabilizers, dust suppressants, and other industrial blends—expanding the company’s sustainable commercial footprint.

Market Opportunity

ESGold is operating in a unique and specialized segment of the mining industry—reprocessing and revitalizing legacy mine sites. The Montauban Project offers both near-term cash flow and long-term growth potential by converting tailings into revenue while systematically exploring for additional high-value mineral endowments. The company’s established infrastructure, full permitting, and reclamation approvals reduce development risk and enhance execution timelines.

The broader green mining market is projected to reach $15.92 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. This growth is being driven by increased demand for responsible extraction methods, ESG-aligned practices, and critical mineral security. With construction underway at its fully permitted Montauban site—and exploration advancing along a Broken Hill-type geological model—ESGold is well positioned to emerge as Canada’s next premier gold and silver producer.

Leadership Team

Paul Mastantuono, Chief Executive Officer and Director, graduated with distinction from the University of Ottawa with a bachelor’s degree in social science, concentrating in criminology. He has extensive experience in the construction and transportation industries and has worked as an independent business consultant for various companies, including DNA Precious Metals Inc.

Brad Kitchen, President and Director, brings over 35 years of experience in investment banking and senior corporate management, primarily with resource-based companies. He has a detailed knowledge of regulatory, security, and tax issues, cross-border financings, and market influences, which he has applied to address business challenges for issuers and investors. Mr. Kitchen was also CEO of Eagle Hill Exploration, the company that generated in only five years the first Bankable Feasibility Study on the Windfall Lake Gold Project that was recently sold by Osisko Mining to Gold Fields for US$1.6 billion.

Andre Gautier, Senior Geologist and Director, brings over 47 years of experience in the Mining Exploration field and has worked in over 35 countries. His work experience includes entities such as: SOQUEM, Falconbridge Ltd., Noramco and Cambior Inc. Mr. Gauthier was president of MaxyGold Corp. (China), INCA Pacific Resources Inc., Lara Exploration Ltd., and Gold Holding Ltd. Mr. Gauthier also served as a Director of Vena Resources Inc., MaxyGold Corp., Lara Exploration Ltd., Western Union Peru, and Gold Holding Ltd., and from March 2015 until 2018, he served as interim Managing Director and CEO of Gold Holding Ltd., headquartered in Dubai (UAE). He has a BSC in Geology Eng. and MSC from UQAC (Chicoutimi, Quebec) and is an active member and leader of many mining and professional organizations (Canada, Peru, UAE, and China).

Investment Considerations
  • Fully Permitted & Funded for Near-Term Production: Construction underway soon at Montauban with gold-silver production expected in Q3 2025.
  • Tailings-to-Cashflow Strategy: Near-term cash flow from processing historic tailings will fund exploration across the district-scale land package.
  • Replicable Clean Mining Model: Scalable approach to legacy mine redevelopment in Canada and globally.
  • Broken Hill Analogue: Geological and structural parallels suggest Montauban may host a larger, mineralized system at depth.
  • Modern 3D Imaging Tech: Cutting-edge ANT survey is producing subsurface imaging beyond 800m, uncovering the potential size of the deposit.

ESGold Corp. (OTCQB: ESAUF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.69204, up 1.9956%, on 61,420 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 181,560 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0221/$1.1.

Recent News

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG).

After the price of gold climbed to historic levels during the first half of this year and has since been trading sideways for several weeks in a row, many investors could be wondering whether the bull run has now completed its course and they should take their profits before a trend reversal occurs. Saxo Bank thinks the horizontal price movement is just a pause and there is plenty of room for additional upward movement. Ole Hansen, who heads commodity strategy at the investment bank, refers to the current sideways price movement as a time of consolidation within the market. He points out that after registering gains of 26% in the first six months of the year, the market is simply taking a pause before further movement is manifested. There are also mounting concerns about the fiscal policy of the United States. The recently passed budget bill is set to further increase the country's deficit by more than 3 trillion dollars. Concerns about the sustainability of such high deficit spending are likely to encourage more investors to seek safe harbor in gold. Saxo Bank's outlook may change if gold drops to below $2, 945 an ounce, a price it surpassed in October 2023. As things stand, conditions look primed for entities like Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) to attract more investment and deliver shareholder value given the rising demand for gold, platinum and other precious metals.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is the operator of the Waterberg Project, a bulk underground platinum group metals (PGM) deposit discovered by Platinum Group in 2011 and located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa. The Waterberg Project is planned as a fully mechanised platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold mine, including by-product copper and nickel production, and is projected to be one of the largest and lowest cost PGM mines globally.

The project is a joint venture between Platinum Group; integrated PGM producer Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (OTCQX: IMPUY); Japanese consortium HJ Platinum, which includes trading house Hanwa Co. and the government-backed Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC); and local empowerment partner Mnombo Wethu Consultants (Pty) Ltd. Platinum Group has an effective 50.22% interest in the Waterberg Project.

The company’s primary business objective is to advance the Waterberg Project to a development and construction decision. An update to the 2019 Definite Feasibility Study is expected in 2024.

PGMs are essential and precious metals that include platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium and ruthenium. These metals are known for their purity, high melting points and unique catalytic properties. They are utilized in a number of industrial processes, technologies and commercial applications and play a critical role in autocatalysis and pollution control in the automotive sector. The bulk of global PGMs are mined in Southern Africa and Russia.

The unique properties of PGMs are being applied to various technologies as possible solutions for more efficient energy generation and storage, which may create new demand for PGMs. The company’s battery technology initiative through Lion Battery Technologies Inc., using platinum and palladium in lithium battery technologies, represents one such new opportunity in the high-profile lithium battery research and innovation field.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. founded Lion Battery Technologies Inc. in partnership with Anglo American Platinum Ltd. (AMS: JNB) to support the use of palladium and platinum in lithium battery applications. Lion Battery has entered into an agreement with Florida International University to further advance a research program that uses platinum and palladium to unlock the potential of Lithium Sulfur (Li-S) battery chemistries.

Platinum Group is headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Waterberg Project

Platinum Group’s sole material mineral property, the Waterberg Project, is presently in process with pre-construction permitting; engineering work, including road upgrade and traffic studies; finalization of power and water infrastructure design; and construction camp design.

The company’s principal product from the Waterberg Project is planned to be a PGM-bearing concentrate. The concentrate will contain economic amounts of six elements comprising platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, copper and nickel. The company’s partner in the Waterberg Project, Impala Platinum Holdings, has acquired a right of first refusal to enter into an offtake agreement, on commercial arm’s-length terms, for the smelting and refining of mineral products from the Waterberg Project.

The Waterberg project has proven and estimated reserves of 19.5 million ounces of PGMs and gold. When fully operational, the mine is projected to produce more than 400,000 ounces of PGMs annually during the peak period of steady state production. The life of the mine is projected at 45 years.

South Africa’s PGM mining sector remains closely tied to economic developments in the global automotive industry, which in 2022 accounted for approximately 43% of the total global demand for platinum and 82% of the total global demand for palladium.

Market Opportunity

According to a report from Straits Research, a global market and business research firm, the worldwide platinum market had an estimated value of $7.72 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $11.95 billion by 2031. That represents a CAGR of 5.13% over the forecast period.

Platinum, one of the rarest of precious metals, is about 30 times scarcer than gold. It is crucial to the automotive and electronics industries and is also used to make jewelry. Stricter emissions regulations around the world have led to an increased demand for platinum to be used in catalytic converters to reduce automotive emission, the report states.

A report from Allied Market Research estimated the global palladium market at $16.3 billion in 2021 and projects the market will reach $28.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% over the period.

Palladium is also used in automotive catalytic converters for reducing emissions and in jewelry, dentistry, watchmaking, blood sugar test strips, aircraft spark plugs, surgical instruments, electrical contacts and musical instruments.

An increase in demand for consumer electronics has driven demand for palladium-based multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) used to store energy in electronic devices such as broadcasting equipment, mobile telephones, computers, electronic lighting and high voltage circuits, according to the report.

Management Team

Frank R. Hallam is Co-Founder, Director, President and CEO of Platinum Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the mining, minerals and petroleum industry as an operator, principal and founder. He was a co-founder and former CFO of MAG Silver Corp. He was also co-founder and director of West Timmins Mining Inc. and a director of Lake Shore Gold Corp. In addition, he was CFO and director with gold exploration company Tan Range Exploration Corp. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and was formerly an auditor in the public mining practice of PwC. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University.

Greg Blair is CFO of Platinum Group. He has been with Platinum Group since 2010 in various roles, most recently as Interim CFO. Prior to joining Platinum Group, he was at a public accounting firm working on public company (mainly mining) audits. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a degree in Economics from Simon Fraser University and has completed the Canadian Securities Course.

Kris Begic is VP Corporate Development of Platinum Group. He has over 25 years of experience in the mining industry and capital markets and has been involved with the raising of over $500 million for various exploration and development projects globally. His efforts are focused on project generation, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, investor relations and marketing.

Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG), closed Monday's trading session at $1.54, up 1.3158%, on 390,624 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1,110,315 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.99/$2.27.

Recent News

Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB).

Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB) announced that CEO Gareth Sheridan will step aside for three months to pursue candidacy in the Irish Presidential election, with nomination hearings and voting taking place in September and October. Co-Founder and Chairman Serguei Melnik, a corporate strategy expert with over 20 years in capital markets, will assume CEO duties during this period, guiding the company toward its 2026 NDA filing target. Sheridan emphasized confidence in the leadership team, noting continued progress on AVERSA Fentanyl, which the FDA recently granted a meeting request for. AVERSA Fentanyl is positioned to be the first abuse-deterrent opioid patch, designed to deter misuse and accidental exposure, with potential peak U.S. sales estimated at $80 million to $200 million. The technology is protected by patents in 46 countries, with plans to expand availability to major global medical markets.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/YstUq

Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) is engaged in the development of a portfolio of transdermal pharmaceutical products. The company’s AVERSA™ technology can be incorporated into any transdermal patch and includes aversive agents to prevent abuse, diversion, misuse and accidental exposure to drugs with abuse potential, specifically opioids.

AVERSA technology has the potential to improve the safety profile of transdermal drugs susceptible to abuse, such as fentanyl, while making sure that these drugs remain accessible to patients who need them. The technology is covered by a broad intellectual property portfolio with patents granted in the United States, Europe, Japan, Korea, Russia, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and China, with recent extensions into Macao.

The company’s business model is to apply its transdermal technology to existing FDA-approved drugs with a goal of improving safety, efficacy and patient comfort while qualifying for a limited-development regulatory pathway that reduces the number of clinical trials required for approval of new drugs.

Nutriband has three subsidiaries, including 4P Therapeutics, its clinical and regulatory subsidiary; Pocono Pharmaceutical, a contract manufacturer for a wide range of clients; and Active Intelligence, a developer of sports recovery products. This ownership of manufacturing and clinical development capabilities drastically reduces costs for AVERSA and other technologies.

In April 2024, Nutriband announced that the company had been engaged by and received a first order from Fit For Life Group, a major brand license holder. A fully executed supplier agreement is expected to follow. Nutriband’s wholly owned Active Intelligence subsidiary will act as manufacturer.

In February 2025, the company formalized its product development partnership with Kindeva Drug Delivery through a long-term exclusive agreement. The collaboration supports the commercial pathway for AVERSA Fentanyl by leveraging Kindeva’s FDA-approved transdermal fentanyl patch system.

The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

Products

Nutriband’s lead product candidate is AVERSA Fentanyl, an abuse-deterrent fentanyl transdermal patch. The company announced in March 2024 that it will submit a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking approval to market AVERSA Fentanyl. In subsequent updates, Nutriband confirmed that the NDA submission remains the company’s primary focus and is backed by a strong cash position.

Nutriband has partnered with Kindeva Drug Delivery, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization, to incorporate Nutriband’s AVERSA abuse-deterrent transdermal technology into Kindeva’s FDA-approved transdermal fentanyl patch system. Because Nutriband’s abuse-deterrent technology is incorporated into the fentanyl patch but is physically separate from and does not come in contact with the drug layer, the clinical trials typically needed to demonstrate safety and efficacy for a new drug formulation would not be required.

In support of this commercialization strategy, Nutriband closed an $8.4 million private placement in April 2024 to fund development activities related to AVERSA Fentanyl. The company also licensed Bitrex®, a widely used aversive agent, to enhance the deterrent profile of its patch formulation.

AVERSA Fentanyl has the potential to be the first and only abuse deterrent patch approved anywhere in the world. The company plans to seek an expedited review by the FDA, as has been granted for certain abuse-deterrent oral opioid products, which shortens the regulatory review period to six months from the conventional 10-month FDA review cycle for NDAs.

Nutriband’s AVERSA product development pipeline also includes abuse deterrent versions of currently approved and marketed transdermal patches containing buprenorphine, an opioid used to treat opioid use disorder, and methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both are labeled with FDA-required warnings for the risk of abuse and misuse, as well as warnings against accidental exposure.

Market Opportunity

Nutriband cites a market analysis report from Boston-based Health Advances, a healthcare and life sciences consulting firm. According to the report, upon FDA approval, AVERSA Fentanyl has the potential to reach peak annual sales of $200 million in the U.S.

The company further states that, should non-abuse-deterrent transdermal fentanyl products lose FDA marketing approval, AVERSA Fentanyl would have greater pricing flexibility and would have the potential to generate more than $500 million in annual revenue.

Management Team

Gareth Sheridan is Co-Founder and CEO of Nutriband. He was Ireland’s ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ in 2014 for establishing Nutriband. He has worked as a Business Mentor with 100 Minds, a social enterprise that brings together some of Ireland’s top college students and connects them with a cause to achieve large charitable goals. He received a B.Sc. in Business and Management from Dublin Institute of Technology.

Serguei Melnik is Co-Founder and President of Nutriband. He has been involved in general business consulting for companies in the U.S. financial markets and setting up legal and financial frameworks for operations of foreign companies in the U.S. He previously was the COO of Florida-based Asconi Corporation. He also was a lawyer in the Department of Foreign Affairs, JSC Bank “Inteprinzbanca,” in Chisinau, Moldova, and prior to that practiced law in Moldova. He is fluent in four languages.

Jeff Patrick, Pharm.D., is Chief Scientific Officer of Nutriband. He currently serves as Director of the Drug Development Institute at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. His prior roles included Global Vice President at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Inc.; and roles at Dyax, Myogen/Gilead, Actelion and Sanofi-Synthelabo Inc. He was a clinical pharmacist at the University of Tennessee Medical Center and a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy.

Gerald Goodman is CFO of Nutriband. He is a certified public accountant with his own firm, Gerald Goodman CPA. He also practiced with Madsen & Associates, CPAs, and was a partner in the accounting firm of Wiener, Goodman & Company. He is also a director of Lifestyle Medical Network Inc., which provides management services to healthcare providers. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Investment Considerations
  • Nutriband’s AVERSA technology has the potential to improve the safety profile of transdermal drugs susceptible to abuse, like fentanyl, while keeping these drugs accessible to patients.
  • AVERSA technology can be incorporated into any transdermal patch.
  • The company has a broad and expanding intellectual property portfolio protecting AVERSA, with patents granted in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Korea, Russia, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and China.
  • Nutriband closed an $8.4 million financing round in April 2024 to support commercial development of AVERSA Fentanyl, its abuse-deterrent fentanyl transdermal patch.
  • In February 2025, the company formalized a long-term exclusive partnership with Kindeva Drug Delivery to support AVERSA Fentanyl’s pathway to market.

Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB), closed Monday's trading session at $6.85, off by 4.463%, on 106,118 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 165,630 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $3.7223/$11.78.

Recent News

CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP).

A joint study between the Broad Institute and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has discovered a new and potentially effective way to treat pediatric gliomas. The research revealed that a percentage of children diagnosed with gliomas, an incredibly common type of pediatric brain cancer, may respond to certain inhibitors that have already been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to the researchers, 8.9% of pediatric glioma patients exhibited fibroblast growth factor receptor alterations, a group of proteins that play a key role in cell differentiation, growth, and development. These alterations increased the gliomas' sensitivity to inhibitors that can block the action of FGFR proteins. With additional studies and eventual clinical trials, FGFR inhibitors may soon become a cornerstone in personalized care for children with gliomas. This could help ease long-term side effects and provide better quality of life for survivors navigating the challenges of pediatric cancer recovery. As the search for new therapeutics targeting pediatric cancers continues through the work of companies like CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP), the efforts being undertaken to find ways to repurpose existing drugs can help in quickly increasing the treatment options available to patients. 

CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) is a clinical stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of novel treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the brain and central nervous system.

The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Organ Targeted Therapeutics

The company’s lead drug candidate, Berubicin, is proposed for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (“GBM”), an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer. Berubicin also has potential to treat other central nervous system malignancies. Based on limited clinical data, Berubicin appears to be the first anthracycline to cross the blood brain barrier in the adult brain, and it was the subject of a successful Phase 1 study which found the MDT and produced efficacy data as well.

CNS holds a worldwide exclusive license to the Berubicin chemical compound. The company has acquired all requisite data and know-how from Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc. related to a completed Phase I clinical trial of Berubicin in malignant brain tumors. In this trial, 44% of patients experienced a statistically significant improvement in clinical benefit. In 2017, CNS entered into a collaboration and asset purchase agreement with Reata.

CNS intends to explore the potential of Berubicin to treat other diseases, including pancreatic and ovarian cancers and lymphoma. The company is also examining plans to develop combination therapies that include Berubicin.

CNS estimates that more than $25 million in private capital and grants were invested in Berubicin prior to the company’s $9.8 million IPO in November 2019.

CNS intends to submit an IND for Berubicin during the fourth quarter of 2020 and expects to commence a Phase II clinical trial of Berubicin for the treatment of GBM in the U.S. in Q1 2021. A sub-licensee partner was awarded a $6 million EU/Polish National Center for Research and Development grant to undertake a Phase II trial of Berubicin in adults and a first-ever Phase I trial in pediatric GBM patients in Poland in 2021.

The company’s second drug candidate, WP1244, is a novel DNA binding agent licensed from the MD Anderson Cancer Center. In preclinical studies, WP1244 proved to be 500-times more potent than the chemotherapeutic agent, daunorubicin, in inhibiting tumor cell proliferation. The company has entered into a sponsored research agreement with the MD Anderson Cancer Center to further the development of WP1244.

CNS Pharmaceuticals recently engaged U.S.-based Pharmaceutics International Inc. and Italian BSP Pharmaceuticals SpA for the production of the Berubicin drug product. The company has implemented a dual-track manufacturing strategy to mitigate COVID-19-related risks, diversify its supply chain and provide for localized availability of Berubicin. CNS has already completed synthesis of Berubicin’s active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and has shipped the API to both manufacturers in order to prepare an injectable form of Berubicin for clinical use.

Global Brain Tumor Therapeutics Market

The high recurrence rate of malignant brain tumors is due to reappearance of focal masses, indicating that a sub-population of tumor cells in these cancers may be insensitive to current therapies and may be responsible for reinitiating tumor growth. This necessitates the development of newer drugs in the market that demonstrate greater efficacy in treating such aggressive cancers.

A global increase in neurological disorders has placed increased attention on cancers of the brain over the past decade. Neurological disorders are becoming one of the most prevalent types of disorders, due to longer life expectancy, greater exposure to infection and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle. Because few treatments for primary and metastatic cancers of the brain exist, costs are high and have acted as a restraint for the brain tumor therapeutics market.

Despite progress in surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapeutic strategies, effective treatments for brain cancer are limited by a lack of specific therapies for the brain and the difficulty in transporting therapeutic compounds across the blood brain barrier. Therefore, there is a significant need for novel and effective therapeutic drugs and strategies that prolong survival and improve quality of life for brain tumor patients.

Several companies are making significant investments into R&D, which is expected to bring more treatment options to the market in the near future. Industry reports consistently project continued growth in the market.

One report estimates that the global brain tumor therapeutics market will reach a valuation of $2.74 billion in 2023, with the market expected to register a CAGR of 11% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2023. Another report projects that the global brain tumor therapeutics market will reach $3.4 billion by 2025, up from $2.25 billion in 2019 (https://nnw.fm/eDUjp).

Management Team

John M. Climaco is the CEO of CNS Pharmaceuticals. For 15 years, Climaco has served in leadership roles for a variety of health care companies. Recently, Climaco served as the Executive Vice President of Perma-Fix Medical S.A, where he managed the development of a novel method to produce Technitium-99. Climaco also served as President and CEO of Axial Biotech Inc., a DNA diagnostics company. In the process of taking Axial from inception to product development to commercialization, Climaco forged strategic partnerships with Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and Smith & Nephew.

Christopher Downs, CPA, is the company’s Chief Financial Officer. Downs previously served as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of InfuSystem Holdings Inc. (NYSE: INFU), a supplier of infusion services to oncologists in the United States. Downs holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Dr. Donald Picker is the Chief Scientific Officer of CNS. Picker has over 35 years of drug development experience. Prior to joining CNS, Picker worked at Johnson Matthey, where he was responsible for the development of Carboplatin, one of the world’s leading cancer drugs, which was acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb with annual sales of over $500 million. In addition, he oversaw the development of Satraplatin and Picoplatin, third-generation platinum drugs currently in late-stage clinical development.

Sandra L. Silberman, M.D., Ph.D., is the Chief Medical Officer of CNS Pharmaceuticals. Silberman is a hematologist/oncologist who earned her B.A., Sc.M. and Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Arts and Sciences, School of Public Health and School of Medicine, respectively, and her M.D. from Cornell University Medical College. She then completed both a clinical fellowship in hematology/oncology and a research fellowship in tumor immunology at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Silberman has played key roles in the development of many drugs, including Gleevec(TM), for which she led the global clinical development at Novartis. Silberman advanced several original, proprietary compounds into Phases I through III during her work with leading biopharmaceutical companies, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Imclone and Roche.

CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP), closed Monday's trading session at $6.6301, off by 1.0433%, on 18,488 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 27,894 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $6.44/$221.94.

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Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX).

Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company targeting rare diseases, was spotlighted last week in a report from Alliance Global Partners ("AGP"), which maintained its Buy rating for Soligenix and raised SNGX's price target to $10 per share. According to the report, the increase was based on the increasing valuation of HyBryte(TM) for the treatment of early-stage cutaneous T cell lymphoma ("CTCL") and new estimated valuation for Soligenix's SGX945, a treatment for Behçet's disease.

According to the report, SNGX's phase 3 FLASH2 trial is on track to have topline results announced next year. AGP noted that in December 2024, Soligenix initiated the confirmatory, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter phase 3 FLASH2 clinical trial of HyBryte in CTCL patients. The FLASH2 study is continuing the research from the initial phase 3 FLASH trial, with the main difference being a longer treatment duration of 18 weeks; the initial FLASH clinical trial had a six-week treatment duration.

In addition, the report stated that Soligenix had recently reported compelling data from its open-label phase 2a study of aphthous ulcers in Behçet's disease. AGP noted that the study had achieved the study objective of demonstrating biological efficacy and that SGX945 showed outcomes similar to (if not superior to) Amgen's Otezla(R) (apremilast) in decreasing oral ulcers at 4 weeks (Otezla's Behçet's approval endpoint), with the effect continuing through weeks 5–8 even with SGX945 dosing stopping at the 4th week.

"We value SNGX at $10/share based primarily on our expectations for HyBryte ("SGX301") launch in 2028 and subsequent sales growth through 2036," the report stated. "We project a 2028 launch of HyBryte with U.S. sales of $75M by 2035 and with ROW sales of $50M by 2036, with a 3x sales multiple discounted back 9 and 10 years, respectively, at 20% for our $6/share valuation for this program.

"We project dusquetide ("SGX945") for oral/genital ulcers associated with Behçet's disease could reach $50M in sales by 2035, which we discount back 9 years at 25% for our $3/share valuation," the report continued. "We estimate that SNGX can ultimately secure a U.S. government contract to produce RiVax(R) for the Strategic National Stockpile valued at $25M by 2035, to which we apply a 2x multiple (based on competitive valuations of vaccine companies supplying the USG) discounted 9 years at 30% for a $0.50/share valuation. We value cash (end-'26E) and technology value at $0.50/share for our $10/share valuation."

To view the full report, visit: https://ibn.fm/6zX9x.

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

The company is actively advancing multiple late-stage clinical programs, including HyBryte™ (SGX301), a novel photodynamic therapy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Additional candidates in development target psoriasis (SGX302), oral mucositis (SGX942), and Behçet’s disease (SGX945), while its public health efforts focus on heat-stable vaccines for ricin poisoning (RiVax®), Ebola (SuVax™), and Marburg (MarVax™) viruses, that have been supported by non-dilutive government grants and contracts of approximately $60 million to date.

With a diversified pipeline, multiple orphan and fast-track designations, and collaborations with government agencies, Soligenix is uniquely positioned for potential regulatory approvals and commercialization.

The company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.

Pipeline and Development Programs

Specialized BioTherapeutics

Soligenix’s Specialized BioTherapeutics division develops treatments for oncology and inflammatory diseases, focusing on conditions with few or no effective therapeutic options. HyBryte™ (synthetic hypericin) has completed a Phase 3 study for CTCL, demonstrating statistically significant efficacy, and a second confirmatory Phase 3 trial is actively enrolling patients to support potential regulatory submissions worldwide. If approved, it would be the first non-mutagenic photodynamic therapy for early-stage CTCL, addressing an unmet medical need. It has received orphan drug designations in the U.S. and Europe, as well as Fast Track designation in the U.S.

SGX302, a photodynamic therapy based on the same active ingredient as HyBryte™, is in clinical development for mild-to-moderate psoriasis, with positive Phase 1/2 proof-of-concept results, it is actively enrolling patients in a Phase 2a clinical trial.

SGX942, designed to reduce inflammation and tissue damage in oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment, is progressing as a potential first-in-class therapy.
SGX945, targeting aphthous ulcers in Behçet’s disease, is actively enrolling in a Phase 2a clinical trial and has received fast-track designation, highlighting the urgency of developing effective treatments for this rare inflammatory condition.

Public Health Solutions

The company’s Public Health Solutions segment focuses on medical countermeasures for biothreats and emerging infectious diseases, leveraging non-dilutive government funding to advance its programs. RiVax®, a ricin toxin vaccine, has demonstrated strong preclinical and early clinical results and may be eligible for government procurement under the Strategic National Stockpile initiative.

The company’s RiVax®, as well as its vaccine candidates for Ebola and Marburg viruses are based on its proprietary ThermoVax® technology, which stabilizes vaccines for long-term storage without refrigeration. This approach could be transformative in regions where maintaining cold-chain logistics is challenging.

The ongoing development of these vaccines is supported by funding from NIH, BARDA, and DTRA, with the potential for up to three priority review vouchers (PRVs) upon regulatory approval, to be used for future programs or sold. Notably, PRVs have previously sold for roughly $100 million.

Market Opportunity

Soligenix targets markets with significant commercial potential, focusing on rare diseases and biodefense applications. HyBryte™ addresses CTCL, a disease affecting over 68,000 patients across the U.S. and Europe, with a total market opportunity exceeding $250 million. SGX302, the company’s therapy for mild-to-moderate psoriasis, serves a much larger population, as over eight million people in the U.S. are affected by the condition, representing a global market opportunity exceeding $1 billion.

SGX942, developed for oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients, is aimed at a market worth more than $500 million, while SGX945 for Behçet’s disease serves a niche segment valued at over $200 million worldwide.

In addition to its rare disease programs, Soligenix’s Public Health Solutions division has the potential to generate significant revenue through government procurement contracts. By focusing on both orphan drug markets and government-funded biodefense initiatives, Soligenix has positioned itself for sustained revenue growth through multiple high-value opportunities.

Leadership Team

Christopher J. Schaber, PhD, Chairman, President & CEO, brings to the company more than 35 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Before joining Soligenix, he held senior and operational leadership roles at Discovery Laboratories, Acute Therapeutics, Ohmeda Pharmaceuticals, The Liposome Company, and Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories. He has extensive expertise in drug development, regulatory affairs, and corporate strategy, positioning him to drive Soligenix’s growth and advancement toward commercialization.

Richard Straube, MD, Chief Medical Officer, has more than 35 years of experience in drug development and clinical research. Prior to joining Soligenix, he held key leadership roles at Stealth Peptides, INO Therapeutics, Ohmeda Pharmaceuticals, and Centocor. Throughout his career, he has played a crucial role in bringing innovative therapies to market, particularly in inflammatory diseases and immunology, making him a valuable asset in advancing Soligenix’s late-stage clinical programs.

Oreola Donini, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, has more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical research and development, with expertise in immunology, inflammation, and rare diseases. Before joining Soligenix, she held leadership positions at Inimex Pharmaceuticals, ESSA Pharma, and Kinetek Pharmaceuticals, where she worked on novel drug discovery and translational medicine. Her experience in preclinical research and product development supports Soligenix’s continued innovation in biopharmaceuticals.

Jonathan Guarino, CPA, CGMA, Chief Financial Officer, has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and strategic financial planning. Before joining Soligenix, he held financial leadership positions at Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Covance, BlackRock, and Barnes & Noble. His expertise in financial management, accounting, and capital markets plays a critical role in Soligenix’s financial strategy and operational efficiency.

Investment Considerations
  • Soligenix has multiple late-stage assets with orphan and fast-track designations, providing a clear regulatory pathway toward potential approvals.
  • The company’s pipeline has a total addressable market exceeding $2 billion, spanning rare diseases, inflammation, and biothreat applications.
  • Soligenix has benefited from significant non-dilutive government funding, which reduces operational expenses and financial risk while supporting its public health initiatives.
  • The company is well-positioned for multiple development and regulatory catalysts, and commercial milestones, with lead candidates in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, psoriasis, oral mucositis, and Behçet’s disease.
  • Soligenix is led by an experienced management team with a strong track record of success.

Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX), closed Monday's trading session at $2.44, off by 15.8621%, on 954,275 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 17,797,851 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.09/$5.4.

Recent News

Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS).

Wearable Devices (NASDAQ: WLDS, WLDSW) , a technology growth company specializing in AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted its patent titled "Gesture and Voice-Controlled Interface Device." The patent covers proprietary neural interface technology enabling gesture-based control and real-world physical measurements from the wrist, including object weight estimation, torque and force measurement, and integration with voice commands, XR embodiment, and brain-computer interface innovations. The protected technology supports applications in XR immersion, industrial efficiency, logistics accuracy, and assistive solutions for individuals with severe disabilities. The grant advances the company's IP strategy and reinforces its position in developing next-generation wearable bio-potential sensors.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/Dpdby

Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) is a growth-stage technology company pioneering the next generation of human-computer interaction through AI-powered neural input wearables. Mudra, its proprietary wrist-worn technology, enables touchless, gesture-based control of digital devices, offering users a seamless, intuitive interface through subtle finger and hand movements. Since introducing its technology to the market in 2014, the company has pursued both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) strategies through a dual-channel model.

The company believes the future of technology should begin with the human. Wearable Devices envisions decoding the human body to enable context-aware AI-powered technology that listens, learns, and adapts – to us.

The company envisions a future where human intent becomes the language of technology. Through non-invasive neural sensing and adaptive algorithms, the company enables more natural, personalized, and intuitive interactions with computers.

The company is headquartered in Yokneam Illit, Israel.

Products

Neural control has entered the market: commercially available since 2023 with the Mudra Band and already used by thousands of users worldwide. With its product line, including Mudra Band and Mudra Link, the company has introduced the world’s first wrist-worn neural interfaces, enabling intuitive, touchless control through natural micro-gestures: subtle finger movements and wrist flicks. Whether streaming media, controlling smart devices, or interacting with AR glasses, Mudra brings neural input into everyday life.

This early adoption isn’t just validation — it’s acceleration. With real users engaging in real environments, the company is learning fast, improving faster, and shaping a product that grows more refined with every interaction.

Mudra Band

Mudra Band is the company’s flagship B2C product, designed as a sleek, aftermarket accessory for the Apple Watch. It uses patented sEMG sensors to detect neural signals from the wrist and translates them into real-time digital commands. This allows users to control and streamline interactions between the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and Apple TV using familiar micro-gestures like taps, pinches, or swipes — all without touching a screen.

The device features a high-resolution analog front end, IMU integration, adaptive machine learning, and ergonomic form factors for all-day comfort. Users can toggle between multiple Apple devices using the Mudra Band’s dedicated Apple Watch face, enabling a fully connected, touchless experience. The Mudra Band is optimized for low-latency, high-accuracy interactions and supports a wide range of digital applications. The Mudra Band received a CES 2021 Innovation Award.

Mudra Link

Mudra Link expands the company’s reach beyond the Apple ecosystem, offering compatibility with Android, Windows, and AR/XR platforms. The product includes the innovative Gesture Mapper feature, allowing users to assign personalized commands to gestures such as tap, pinch, flick, or twist. This functionality replaces or augments traditional input methods, supporting media controls, pointer input, and full directional mapping. A key feature of Mudra Link is its dual-mode input system (mouse mode or D-pad mode), empowering users to personalize control schemes across devices, operating systems, and user interfaces.

Mudra Link is recognized for its ergonomic design, lightweight build, and plug-and-play ease of use. It supports native integration with AR glasses from leading manufacturers and received a CES 2025 Innovation Award.

Mudra DevKit and Integration

In parallel with its consumer devices, Wearable Devices offers a Mudra Developer Kit (MDK) and integration program for enterprise and OEM partners. The MDK includes full-stack tools (hardware bands, SDK, APIs, and sample code) that allow developers and original equipment manufacturers to embed Mudra’s neural sensing capabilities into their own products and applications. For example, an AR headset maker can integrate Mudra’s sensors to enable native hand-gesture input, or a software developer can use Mudra’s API to track user gestures for novel interactions.

The MDK supports both Android and iOS and even provides real-time neural raw signal monitoring for research and prototyping. This B2B offering not only expands Mudra technology into new environments such as industrial automation, robotics, and gaming peripherals, but also fosters a broader ecosystem of Mudra-powered solutions. By lowering the barrier for others to adopt its AI gesture recognition engine, Wearable Devices accelerates innovation and garners strategic relationships.

The MDK and related licensing offerings illustrate Wearable Devices’ push-pull strategy: selling consumer products today, while seeding ‘Mudra inside’ into other companies’ devices tomorrow.

Market Opportunity & Strategy

Wearable Devices operates at the intersection of neural interfaces, wearable computing, and the rapidly expanding AR/XR sector. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global AR and VR market is projected to grow from $22.12 billion in 2024 to $96.32 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 34.2%. The rising demand for natural, hands-free input methods positions neural wearables like Mudra as foundational components in spatial computing and smart environments.

Additionally, the health monitoring wearables market is gaining traction as neural biosignals become a promising data source. The company’s LMM (Large Motor Unit Action Potential Model) platform is being explored for predictive health monitoring, cognitive state tracking, and performance analytics. Government-level support, such as advocacy from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, further validates the sector’s momentum.

Combined with patent-protected technology and strategic alliances with companies like Qualcomm, TCL-RayNeo™, and Media Exceed, Wearable Devices is well-positioned to capture value across consumer, enterprise, and healthcare verticals.

The company’s phased market strategy anticipates this:

  • Phase 1 – Enthusiast Consumer Adoption: Introduce Mudra Band as an add-on for Apple Watch (tapping into a passionate user base of early adopters and tech enthusiasts). Achieve proof-of-concept and get market feedback. This phase built brand credibility and seeded a community of users.
  • Phase 2 – Expand Platform & Ecosystem: Launch Mudra Link for all users and open the Mudra SDK to developers and B2B partners. Focus on the XR/AR market and tech-savvy consumers, while enabling enterprise use-cases through the Developer Kit and strategic partnerships. The company is actively showcasing its tech to industry leaders and integrating with their platforms.
  • Phase 3 – Leverage Data & Enter New Verticals: With a growing user base, Wearable Devices is collecting an invaluable dataset of neural signals and usage patterns. If data is the new oil for AI, neural signals will power the next computing revolution — enabling machines to understand human intent in real time. This fuels its Large Motor-Unit Action Potential Model (LMM) – a bio-signal intelligence platform that continuously learns from neural data to improve accuracy and enable new applications. One major new vertical is digital health and wellness: Wearable Devices is adapting its tech to track physiological and cognitive indicators from the wrist. Because the Mudra sensors capture muscle activation signals, they can potentially detect patterns related to stress, fatigue, focus, and even early signs of health conditions before traditional symptoms appear, and Wearable Devices recently announced it is expanding LMM into predictive health monitoring and cognitive analytics. This means the company could offer solutions for workplace productivity (measuring alertness), athletic training (muscle fatigue analytics), or preventive healthcare (flagging neuromuscular irregularities) – vastly broadening its addressable market. Through monitor applications, the vision is to go from controlling devices to also understanding the user, providing actionable bio-insights. The LMM platform’s AI continuously adapts to each individual’s neural profile, enabling truly personalized and proactive applications.
  • Phase 4 – Ubiquitous Adoption via B2B Integration: Finally, Wearable Devices plans to drive mass adoption by aligning with major consumer tech players. By making its Mudra Data Platform available to enterprises, OEMs, and app developers, the company positions itself as the backbone for neural interaction services. By “laying the groundwork for the next neural frontier”, Wearable Devices is ensuring that when the tech giants move to adopt neural input, its platform is the mature, data-rich standard ready to be deployed.

Through these phased efforts, Wearable Devices balances B2C and B2B paths. It generates near-term revenues and user feedback via direct consumer product sales, while simultaneously developing long-term enterprise relationships and intellectual property value. This dual model not only diversifies revenue streams but also reinforces the technology’s credibility: consumer adoption demonstrates demand and usability, which in turn attracts enterprise interest, creating a virtuous cycle.

Leadership Team

Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer, co-founded Wearable Devices Ltd. in 2014 and has served as CEO and director since 2016. He is a seasoned executive with proven expertise in strategic planning, project execution, and business leadership. Asher oversees the company’s operations and resources, guiding major corporate decisions and long-term vision. Prior to founding Wearable Devices, he held engineering and leadership roles at Intel Haifa, specializing in high-speed interface validation. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Ort Braude College.

Guy Wagner, Chief Scientific Officer and President, co-founded Wearable Devices Ltd. in 2014 and has served on its board since inception. As CSO and President, Guy leads the company’s technological innovation and scientific direction. He is the main inventor behind the company’s core technology and brings multidisciplinary expertise in hardware design, biomedical signal processing, embedded programming, and sensor systems. He previously worked at Intel as a hardware engineer and holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Ort Braude College.

Leeor Langer, co-founder and CTO since 2016, is a leading expert in algorithms, machine learning, and signal and image processing. He has held senior R&D roles in the medical imaging and digital security sectors, including at Intel, and brings deep academic and industry experience. Leeor has authored several scientific papers and holds a BSc from the Technion and an MSc in Applied Mathematics from Tel Aviv University, graduating cum laude.

Investment Considerations
  • Wearable Devices holds a first-mover advantage in AI-powered neural input wearables, with validation from CES Innovation Awards and early adoption in key markets.
  • The company operates a dual-channel strategy that targets both consumer product sales and enterprise licensing opportunities.
  • Strategic partnerships with Qualcomm, TCL-RayNeo™, and Media Exceed support the company’s efforts to scale commercialization globally.
  • Its expanding patent portfolio includes recent U.S. approvals for gesture-based and hybrid voice control technologies, reinforcing its competitive edge.
  • With active initiatives in XR, spatial computing, and predictive health monitoring, the company is positioned to benefit from multiple high-growth sectors.

Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS), closed Monday's trading session at $1.47, off by 9.2593%, on 20,181,353 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 908,164 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.195/$38.8.

Recent News

SEGG Media Corp. (NASDAQ: SEGG)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight SEGG Media Corp. (NASDAQ: SEGG).

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) announced that sponsored drivers Callum Ilott, Louis Foster, and Seb Murray were set to compete this past weekend in the 2025 NTT INDYCAR and INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Portland, the final road course before the season-ending oval double-header. The 12-turn, 1.964-mile Portland International Raceway is known for its multiple overtaking zones and unpredictable action through Turn 1's ‘Festival Curves.' Ilott, racing for PREMA and carrying Lottery.com branding, returned to the venue where he debuted in IndyCar, aiming to build on consistent performances. Foster, with Sports.com logos, entered the event leading the Rookie of the Year standings and looking to extend his strong road course record. Murray, representing Andretti Cape and backed by Lottery.com and Sports.com, was making his Portland debut after a career-best P5 at Monterey, seeking to carry that momentum into the season's closing stretch.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/kOb9X

SEGG Media Corp. (NASDAQ: SEGG; LTRYW) is a global sports, entertainment, and gaming company redefining how audiences connect with content through immersive technology and ethical engagement. Formerly known as Lottery.com Inc., the company recently completed a comprehensive corporate transformation, rebranding as SEGG Media (short for Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Media) to reflect its new strategic direction and structural overhaul.

With a mission to fuse real-time experiences, fan-first platforms, and responsible innovation, SEGG Media operates at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and gaming. Its business model is built around three synergistic verticals, each designed to scale globally while delivering meaningful value to fans, partners, and shareholders.

From sim racing and esports to live event streaming and charitable gaming, SEGG Media is building a next-generation platform that redefines how audiences interact with their favorite content and communities.

The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

Portfolio

SEGG Media’s operations are structured across three core verticals: Sports.com, Entertainment, and Lottery.com.

  • Sports.com is SEGG’s global hub for immersive sports media, covering sim racing, football, motorsports, and athlete-led content. The vertical includes Sports.com Studios, Sports.com Media, and Nook, each focused on original storytelling and fan-driven experiences. In June 2025, SEGG announced plans to acquire a 51% stake in the sports and technology assets of GXR World to launch the Sports.com Super App, a first-of-its-kind platform combining live streaming, e-commerce, community chat, real-money and fantasy gaming, and sports news. Built on GXR’s tech stack, which already draws over one million monthly active users, the Super App is expected to debut in Q3 2025 with an initial focus on soccer and motorsports.
  • The Entertainment pillar includes AI-driven event streaming, music and fashion media, and hybrid live experiences. As part of its acquisition-led growth model, SEGG is advancing a proposed deal to acquire DotCom Ventures Inc., owner of Concerts.com and TicketStub.com, to build out ticketing, event distribution, and direct-to-fan monetization infrastructure. This initiative aligns with SEGG’s five-year plan to unify content, commerce, and fan engagement under one platform, supported by a $100 million financing facility activated in May 2025.
  • Lottery.com, SEGG’s ethical gaming division, delivers domestic and international lottery access, iGaming, instant wins, sports betting, charitable gaming through properties such as WinTogether, and syndicated results data to more than 800 publishers through Tinbu. With compliance issues resolved and new operating structures in place, the platform is being relaunched globally through Lottery.com International.

Together, these three verticals enable SEGG Media to unify fragmented fan experiences into a fully integrated global ecosystem—where sports, gaming, content, and commerce converge.

Market Opportunity

The global sports betting industry is undergoing rapid expansion as digital adoption accelerates and new markets open to regulation. According to Grand View Research, the sports betting market was valued at $100.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $187.39 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is fueled by increased internet penetration, widespread mobile usage, and rising interest in real-time, interactive fan experiences.

Beyond sports betting, SEGG Media also operates in the high-growth arenas of streaming, esports, and AI-powered content delivery. These adjacent markets are seeing double-digit global growth as fans demand more immersive, on-demand, and participatory forms of entertainment. With its diversified platform and strategic positioning across three converging verticals, SEGG Media is built to capitalize on multiple long-term secular trends and unlock scalable revenue opportunities.

Leadership Team

Matthew McGahan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, joined the company in October 2022. Since then, he has played a central role in stabilizing operations, restructuring the organization, and guiding its rebrand to SEGG Media. McGahan brings a mix of entrepreneurial drive and philanthropic leadership, having founded the UK-based charity Mask Our Heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic and previously built and sold the Harley-Davidson dealership Magic Automotive Group.

Tim Scoffham, CEO of Sports.com Media and Lottery.com International, brings over 20 years of leadership experience across gaming, media, and digital sports entertainment. Appointed following a successful consultancy period, Scoffham now leads SEGG’s global growth strategy for its iGaming and sports media divisions. He is focused on expanding international operations, aligning media and technology platforms, and driving revenue across high-growth jurisdictions while strengthening regulatory partnerships.

Investment Considerations
  • SEGG Media has completed a comprehensive corporate transformation, including rebranding, structural realignment, and strategic repositioning.
  • The company operates across three synergistic verticals with scalable revenue potential: Sports.com, Entertainment, and Lottery.com.
  • A $100 million financing facility is in place to support its acquisition-driven five-year growth plan.
  • The upcoming launch of the Sports.com Super App is expected to redefine fan engagement across soccer, motorsports, and beyond.
  • SEGG is executing a global expansion strategy through acquisitions such as GXR World and DotCom Ventures.

SEGG Media Corp. (NASDAQ: SEGG), closed Monday's trading session at $0.8, off by 1.2346%, on 650,004 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 908,528 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.2202/$2.645.

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Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF).

Nicola Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) is a junior resource company focused on monetizing high-grade mineral assets in British Columbia. With a unique dual-pronged model, the company combines solid operational revenues from its wholly-owned, state-of-the-art gold and silver mill with the long-term upside of 100%-owned copper, silver, and gold exploration projects. This approach allows Nicola to fund ongoing development while minimizing equity dilution.

The company’s strategy centers on aligning infrastructure and permitting advantages with mineral-rich geology, positioning it to process its own, as well as third-party high-grade gold and silver mines via partnerships, to advance its own exploration targets. Key agreements with gold producers and concentrating sales contracts provide stable cash flow, making Nicola rare among juniors in its ability to internally support growth. Its solid balance sheet and business acumen have allowed it to take stakes in other near-term gold producers, including a 75% economic stake in Dominion Gold, which commences a bulk sample in 2H 2025.

Nicola is leveraging its platform of permitted infrastructure, strategic project locations, and deep technical expertise to build shareholder value in a low-risk, high-reward framework. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Projects

Nicola Mining’s project portfolio includes high-grade copper, silver, and gold assets located in mineral-rich regions of British Columbia. Each project is 100%-owned or majority-controlled, with strong exploration potential and the necessary permits to advance development.

New Craigmont Copper Project

Nicola’s flagship asset, the New Craigmont Project, is a historic producer of over 900 million pounds of copper. Since acquiring 100% ownership in 2015, the company has drilled over 18,000 meters and identified significant skarn-hosted and porphyry-style mineralization. Recent drilling in 2024 confirmed 52.9 meters at 1.03% Cu (Hole NC-24-002), supporting the presence of a large-scale copper system. The project benefits from paved road access, connection to BC Hydro’s grid, and proximity to urban centers.

Treasure Mountain Silver Project

This 100%-owned past-producing mine has a Major Mines permit (M-239) and an NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate. The site includes multiple silver-lead-zinc veins and is permitted to extract up to 60,000 tonnes annually. Nicola is evaluating potential reactivation or joint venture options. Resource estimates include indicated resources of 52,000 tonnes grading 18.1 oz/t Ag, 3.26% Pb, and 3.4% Zn, and inferred resources of 161,000 tonnes grading 22.0 oz/t Ag, 2.48% Pb, and 3.86% Zn.

Dominion Creek Project (Au-Ag)

Nicola holds a 50% land ownership and 75% economic stake in this gold-silver project. Located 43 km from Wells, British Columbia, the site has returned grab samples averaging 61.3 g/t Au and 173.7 g/t Ag. The company has received its final permit and plans to extract a 10,000-tonne bulk sample in 2025, which will be processed at its Merritt Mill facility.

Operations

In addition to its exploration assets, Nicola Mining operates a suite of permitted industrial facilities in British Columbia that generate revenue and support the company’s broader development strategy. These assets form the backbone of Nicola’s self-sustaining business model.

Merritt Mill & Tailings Facility

Nicola owns and operates British Columbia’s only provincially permitted toll mill for gold and silver, a $30 million flotation facility located near Merritt. Gold production began in 2023. The facility is supported by long-term Milling and Profit Share Agreements with companies including Osisko Development Corporation, Blue Lagoon Resources, and Talisker Resources.

Sand & Gravel Pit / Rock Quarry / Ready-Mix Concrete Plant

Nicola also operates a permitted gravel pit (100,000 t/year), rock quarry (1,500 t/day), and is set to launch a ready-mix cement plant in Q2 2025. These operations, run in partnership with local First Nations, generate stable cash flow to support exploration efforts.

Market Opportunity

Nicola Mining is uniquely positioned in southern British Columbia, a jurisdiction recognized for its mining-friendly policies, skilled labor force, and robust infrastructure. The New Craigmont Project is geologically situated within the Guichon Creek Batholith, a region hosting some of Canada’s largest copper mines, including Highland Valley. Exploration data from 2023 and 2024 support the potential presence of both skarn and porphyry systems, increasing the strategic value of Nicola’s holdings.

The company’s other assets, including Treasure Mountain and Dominion Creek, are located in historically productive areas with high-grade mineralization and established access routes. Dominion Creek, in particular, sits atop the Isaac Lake Fault system—identified in British Columbia’s RGS (Regional Geochemical Survey) as a highly anomalous gold-silver corridor. Nicola’s integrated production model enables it to generate revenue while advancing these exploration programs without excessive dilution, providing a distinct advantage in a volatile commodities market.

Leadership Team

Peter Espig, Chief Executive Officer & Director, is a former diamond driller who spearheaded Nicola through a restructuring into its recent growth. He brings over $2 billion in private equity transaction experience, is a pioneer of SPACs, and has held senior positions at Goldman Sachs Japan and Olympus Capital.

Will Whitty, VP of Exploration, brings to the company over 15 years of experience in copper and gold exploration. He previously worked at Freeport-McMoRan and Nevada Gold Mines. He holds a master’s degree from the Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) at the University of British Columbia.

Bill Cawker, Corporate Development, manages investor relations, communications, and corporate governance. He joined Nicola in 2023 and brings extensive small-cap public markets experience, along with a degree in economics from the University of British Columbia.

Sam Wong, Chief Financial Officer, is a CPA with over 18 years of experience in the mining sector. He previously held executive roles at several publicly listed resource companies. He began his career at Deloitte LLP in Vancouver.

Investment Considerations
  • High-Grade Copper Opportunity: 100% ownership of the New Craigmont Project, one of British Columbia’s most promising high-grade copper exploration targets, strategically located adjacent to Canada’s largest copper mine (Highland Valley Copper).
  • Immediate Revenue Generation: Operates British Columbia’s only permitted mill capable of processing third-party gold and silver ore, with current throughput supporting strong, near-term cash flow.
  • Diverse Revenue Streams: Revenue growth fueled by commercial milling operations, gold concentrate sales, and active aggregate production — providing self-funded exploration and reducing reliance on capital raises.
  • Strategic Location & Infrastructure: Centrally located near major transportation routes and mining services, providing cost advantages and operational efficiencies.
  • Proven Leadership Team: Led by a management group with extensive track records in mining operations, project development, and capital markets, driving disciplined growth and long-term value creation.

Nicola Mining Inc. (OTCQB: HUSIF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.56562, up 10.6239%, on 5,609 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 102,270 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.1498/$0.642.

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Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF).

Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) is a hospitality technology and asset acquisition company revolutionizing hotel operations through AI-driven service robotics and strategic property acquisitions. By integrating advanced automation solutions with high-value hospitality assets, NGTF is setting a new standard for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and labor optimization in the hospitality industry.

With a focus on Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) and hotel ownership, NGTF is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and real estate, creating scalable, revenue-generating solutions that drive the widespread adoption of automation in the hospitality sector.

Operations

Nightfood Holdings is focused on two core business areas:

  • Hotel Acquisitions & Operations – NGTF is acquiring a portfolio of independent hospitality properties, spanning various market segments from midscale to luxury. These hotels serve as real-world testbeds for automation technologies, allowing NGTF to refine its RaaS solutions before deploying them at scale.
  • Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) for Hospitality – NGTF provides subscription-based, AI-driven robotic automation, designed to optimize hotel operations. By deploying standardized automation solutions, NGTF helps hotels reduce costs, improve labor efficiency, and enhance guest experiences.

Through this fully integrated model, NGTF ensures that its robotics solutions are tested, optimized, and proven profitable before expanding to third-party hotel operators.

Market Opportunity

The demand for automation in hospitality is accelerating, driven by labor shortages, rising costs, and increased competition. NGTF is positioned to capitalize on this shift through its combined hotel ownership and RaaS strategy.

  • Total Addressable Market (TAM): The global service robotics market is projected to reach approximately $107.75 billion by 2030, driven by widespread adoption across industries including hospitality, according to Research and Markets.
  • Serviceable Available Market (SAM): The global smart hospitality market, which includes AI and automation technologies for hotels, is projected to reach $186.10 billion by 2032, according to SNS Insider.
  • Competitive Positioning: NGTF’s unique real estate + automation model allows it to implement cost-saving robotics solutions in real-world environments before expanding adoption across the industry.

Industry Impact: The Future of Smart Hotels

NGTF is at the forefront of next-generation hospitality automation, transforming how hotels operate. By combining AI-powered service robotics with real estate acquisitions, NGTF is pioneering the transition to smart, highly efficient hotel environments.

Hotels acquired by NGTF serve as testing grounds for robotics deployment, allowing the company to continuously refine its automation solutions. The biggest industry benefits include:

  • Cost Savings for Hotel Operators – Reducing labor costs and improving operational efficiency.
  • Scalability & Standardization – Offering a streamlined, subscription-based RaaS model for seamless automation adoption.
  • Industry Leadership in Hotel Robotics – Driving the transformation of hospitality with AI-powered automation solutions.

Future Vision & Growth Strategy

Over the next three to five years, NGTF is committed to scaling both its hotel portfolio and RaaS adoption. By refining and optimizing its automation technologies in its own properties, NGTF will continue deploying RaaS to third-party hotel operators, positioning itself as a leader in next-generation hospitality automation.

Through strategic acquisitions and AI-driven solutions, NGTF is defining the future of smart hotels—delivering cost-efficient, scalable automation that reshapes the hospitality landscape.

Team Expertise as a Strategic Advantage

In addition to technology and real estate, NGTF’s most powerful asset is its team. The company’s leadership and operating partners bring deep expertise in both hospitality and food service, having collectively developed over 50 properties, managed more than 130 hotels, and supported more than 6,000 quick-service restaurants.

This wealth of experience enables NGTF to execute its automation and acquisition strategy with operational discipline, industry insight, and scale—further strengthening its position in next-generation hospitality.

Investment Considerations
  • Dual Growth Strategy – NGTF combines hotel acquisitions with AI-powered automation, creating an integrated model that maximizes operational efficiency and revenue potential.
  • Expanding Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) – Subscription-based robotic automation solutions designed to reduce operational costs and address labor shortages for hotel operators.
  • Strategic Hotel Acquisitions – Acquiring a variety of hospitality assets, from midscale to luxury, to serve as testing grounds for AI-driven automation and to drive profitability.
  • Proven Market Demand – Rising labor costs and increasing adoption of service robotics are fueling demand for automation in hospitality, positioning NGTF as an early leader in the sector.
  • Scalable & Revenue-Generating Model – By owning hotels and offering RaaS to third-party operators, NGTF is building a diversified, high-growth business model.

Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF), closed Monday's trading session at $0.04, up 25.4705%, on 1,648,754 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1,996,660 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0053/$0.0571.

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FAVO Capital Inc. (OTC: FAVO)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight FAVO Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: FAVO).

FAVO Capital Inc. (OTC: FAVO) is redefining the private credit and alternative lending industry through a strategic redevelopment of its operations and offerings. With a focus on leveraging financial technology and a client-centric approach, FAVO Capital empowers small to medium-sized businesses with fast, flexible, and reliable access to capital, bridging the gap left by traditional financial institutions.

Empowering Businesses, Redefining Private Credit

As part of its strategy to uplist to Nasdaq, FAVO Capital is enhancing its technology platform, operational scalability, and market positioning to meet higher regulatory standards and attract institutional investors. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, FAVO employs over 120 professionals across five global offices, delivering sustainable growth and value for clients and shareholders alike.

Products and Services

  • Proprietary Lending Platform and Mobile App (In Development): FAVO Capital is in the early stages of developing an advanced digital platform designed to enhance client engagement and streamline funding processes. This platform will eventually allow businesses to apply for funding products, track progress, and manage repayment efficiencies. A complementary mobile app is also being planned to provide real-time insights and tailored recommendations, laying the groundwork for an improved borrower experience.
  • Fintech-Driven Lending Solutions: FAVO Capital is exploring proprietary and third-party technology tools, including advanced analytics and algorithms, to enhance decision-making speed and reliability in the lending process.
  • Flexible Financing Options: FAVO specializes in structuring customized capital solutions tailored to the diverse needs of small business owners, offering scalable and adaptable products that evolve with changing market conditions.

Market Opportunity

The private credit market is experiencing exponential growth as traditional banks reduce their focus on small business lending. According to industry reports, the global private credit market is projected to surpass $1.5 trillion by 2025, driven by increasing demand for alternative financing options.

FAVO Capital is uniquely positioned to capture market share within this booming sector by leveraging fintech innovation to meet the needs of underserved small businesses. With a focus on efficiency, speed, and client satisfaction, FAVO addresses critical gaps in the financial ecosystem while building a platform for long-term growth.

Recent Highlights

  • Fintech Innovation: Initial investments in app development and analytics lay the groundwork for future operational efficiency and improved borrower experience.
  • Operational Scale: A global footprint with over 120 employees combines the agility of a local lender with the reach of an international financial institution.
  • Proven Growth: FAVO’s technology-driven approach has enabled consistent expansion, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for small businesses.

Leadership Team

Vincent Napolitano is a Founder and CEO of FAVO Capital Inc. With over two decades of experience in finance and business development, Vincent has been instrumental in building FAVO Capital into a trusted partner for businesses seeking innovative financial strategies. Prior to founding FAVO Capital, Vincent spent 25 years on Wall Street, holding key positions at prominent firms and developing expertise in structuring complex financial deals. He also served as Chief Investment Officer for multiple special purpose vehicles (SPVs), acquiring private stock in pre-IPO unicorn companies such as Facebook and Twitter.

Shaun Quin is a Founding Member and President of FAVO Capital Inc., overseeing the company’s mission to deliver innovative and efficient private credit solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years of global experience as a partner, investor, and director, Shaun brings a strategic and customer-focused approach to his leadership. His expertise in fostering collaboration, building high-performance cultures, and empowering businesses has positioned FAVO Capital as a trusted leader in private lending.

Vaughan Korte, CFO, brings over 15 years of global financial expertise to his role with FAVO Capital Inc. His track record includes managing financial operations for Adidas across 60 countries with budgets exceeding $500 million. Vaughan’s leadership ensures FAVO Capital remains financially resilient, aligning financial strategy with organizational goals and fostering shareholder value.

Glen Steward, Chief Strategy Officer, is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience in the investment and trading industries. He drives FAVO Capital’s strategic initiatives, ensuring the company remains competitive and agile in a rapidly evolving market. Glen has held directorships and board memberships across Mauritius, South Africa, and the United States. His strategic acumen has been pivotal in integrating the FAVO Group of Companies into FAVO Capital Inc., fueling growth and market leadership.

Advisory Board

Bilal Adam, Accounting & Financial Counsel, is a financial expert with over 20 years of experience, including roles as CEO of Stewards Investment Capital. His insights into bespoke investment solutions, including fixed income, equity, and digital assets, support FAVO Capital’s innovative approach to private credit.

Honorable Earnest Hart, Corporate Governance Counsel, brings decades of legal and governance experience, having served as a New York Supreme Court Judge and COO at Columbia University Medical Center. His guidance ensures FAVO Capital maintains robust corporate governance standards.

Rocco Trotta, Business Leadership and Scalability Counsel, is the co-founder of LiRo-Hill and has decades of experience scaling businesses. His expertise in organizational efficiency and talent development strengthens FAVO Capital’s ability to attract excellence across all aspects of the business.

As FAVO Capital redevelops its operations and prepares for an uplisting to Nasdaq, the company is laying the foundation to redefine private credit with emerging fintech solutions and exceptional leadership. Learn more by visiting investors.favocap.com.

Investment Considerations
  • Early-Stage Technology Development: Laying the groundwork for proprietary platforms and scalable digital tools.
  • Significant Market Opportunity: The private credit market is projected to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2025, providing exponential growth potential.
  • Scalable Business Model: Automated processes and data-driven decision-making enable rapid scaling with minimal overhead.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: FAVO’s focus on small businesses and flexible financing solutions addresses critical gaps in the financial ecosystem.
  • Experienced Leadership: A forward-thinking executive team ensures strategic growth and innovation.

FAVO Capital Inc. (OTC: FAVO), closed Monday's trading session at $1.84, up 26.8966%, on 9,231 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1,890 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.162/$1.85.

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