NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW).

Web3 platforms are transforming the digital economy by using blockchain technology to create decentralized financial systems. However, one major challenge they face is price volatility—the rapid rise and fall of token prices. Managing this volatility is crucial for building trust, attracting investors, and ensuring long-term success. Without proper liquidity and risk management, many Web3 projects struggle to survive. At the early stages of a Web3 project, token liquidity is often low. Liquidity refers to how easily a token can be sold or bought without impacting its price. If liquidity is low, even small trades can cause major price swings, making the token highly volatile. This instability discourages investors and reduces trust in the project. Volatility management is not optional for Web3 projects—it is a key factor in their survival. Without proper liquidity strategies, projects risk losing investor trust, facing price manipulation, and experiencing damaging price swings. By actively managing token liquidity through exchange listings, professional market makers, and smart liquidity incentives, Web3 platforms can create a stable and trusted trading environment. In the fast-evolving blockchain world, stability is the foundation for long-term growth. As Web3 platforms grow, they will have an added positive knock-on effect on firms like NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW) that are already incorporating Web3 elements within their offerings.

NextPlat Corp. (NASDAQ: NXPL) (NASDAQ: NXPLW), a next generation e-commerce platform, was created with vision and purpose to capitalize on high growth sectors and global markets. The company collaborates with businesses – large and small – to simplify and accelerate online commerce and uniquely enables customers and partners to optimize their e-commerce reach, presence and revenue. NextPlat recently launched a new e-commerce development program to provide American businesses with easy access to the massive Chinese consumer market.

Current Initiatives

NextPlat provides cutting edge technology in an advanced e-commerce ecosystem. The company is actively expanding its global network of online storefronts serving thousands of consumers, enterprises and governments. The company also has developed a next generation platform built for Web3 that enables the creation and sale of digital assets, as well as optimizing e-commerce transactions and business building activities. The company’s current initiatives include:

• E-Commerce Development Program – In April 2023, NextPlat announced it had entered into a merchant sourcing agreement with Alibaba.com Singapore E-Commerce Private Limited (“Alibaba”) and its Tmall Global e-commerce platform whereby the two companies will collaborate to increase the sale of products produced and sold by American companies to the multi-trillion-dollar Chinese consumer market. Alibaba’s Tmall Global e-commerce platform will provide NextPlat customers a turn-key solution through which products can be sold to the Chinese consumer market. The launch of the Florida E-Commerce Development Program is the first in a series of new NextPlat programs designed to assist U.S. businesses in expanding their online sales capabilities to reach new international customers in the Chinese market. NextPlat intends to rapidly expand this unique e-commerce development opportunity to businesses throughout the United States and all of North America, as well as Central and South America. The new development program features NextPlat’s turnkey global e-commerce solution for customers and leverages NextPlat’s relationships with key partners, including Tmall Global, China’s largest cross-border B2C online marketplace.
• Progressive Care Inc. – In August 2022, NextPlat completed a strategic $7 million investment in Progressive Care Inc. (OTCQB: RXMD), a personalized health care services and technology company. In a news release announcing the investment, NextPlat CEO Charles M. Fernandez noted that the company is “committed to harnessing the power of digital technologies to capitalize on the ongoing digital transformation of Progressive Care and the entire health care industry.” NextPlat intends to accelerate Progressive Care’s digital health care transformation with the launch of a new e-commerce platform for health care products later this year.
• NextPlat NFT Platform – Building on its existing e-commerce initiatives, NextPlat is working to bridge the gap between tangible and digital e-commerce marketplaces by incorporating burgeoning Web3 technologies. The company intends to launch a fully integrated NFT platform in the coming months that will enable brands to create, manage and authenticate digital assets while serving as a new source of revenue for NextPlat. Through this model, the company will receive a portion of the revenue generated from branded NFT drops, as well as subsequent secondary market transactions.
• Global Telesat Communications and Orbital SatCom Corp. – Targeting both domestic and international markets, NextPlat’s subsidiaries leverage partnerships with major e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Alibaba, eBay and Walmart to serve a growing base that includes more than 50,000 corporate, governmental and individual customers. In total, the brands market more than 10,000 individual products, with a focus on satellite-based connectivity solutions. In addition to exploring accretive M&A opportunities, NextPlat aims to diversify its range of products and broaden its geographic footprint moving forward in an effort to better capitalize on the tremendous growth potential in the United States, Europe and Asia.

“Our goal for 2023 and beyond is to leverage our improved operational capabilities and enhanced leadership team as we expand our offerings in communications and connectivity into the high-growth health care market where we intend to launch an array of innovative new offerings,” Fernandez said in a March 2023 news release detailing the company’s record top-line performance. “Although there remain supply chain headwinds and the challenge of global inflation, we are confident that we have the right combination of market-tested expertise, technology and partnerships that will enable us to bring the power of e-commerce to more customers, brands and industries in the United States and abroad.”

Market Opportunity

The rapid growth of e-commerce over the last decade is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. According to data published by Forbes, roughly 20.8% of all retail purchases are expected to take place online in 2023, accounting for total sales of $6.31 trillion worldwide. It total, e-commerce sales are expected to grow by 10.4% YoY in 2023, accounting for a whopping 24% of all retail purchases by 2026.

For NextPlat, existing partnerships in the industry could be key to capitalizing on this growth. The Forbes report indicates that Amazon accounts for roughly 38.7% of e-commerce sales, while sites like Walmart, eBay and Alibaba round out the list of most visited e-commerce websites. Alibaba is especially interesting due to NextPlat’s recent strategic merchant sourcing agreement with Tmall Global. The Chinese market is “mammoth,” as a recent Alizila report noted. The country’s annual online retail sales of physical goods have nearly doubled in the last five years, reaching approximately 13.8 trillion yuan in 2022, which is nearly $2 trillion USD.

The health care portion of the e-commerce market is generating particularly bullish forecasts, bolstered by the continued adoption of the 340B Drug Pricing Program in the U.S., which requires most drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to covered entities at significantly reduced prices. Industry reports suggest that the global health care e-commerce market will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 16.8% from 2022 to 2030, climbing to a value of more than $1.37 trillion by the end of the forecast period.

Management Team

Charles M. Fernandez, CEO, Executive Chairman and Director of NextPlat, has over three decades of experience in identifying profitable start-up and dislocation opportunities, building significant value and executing exit strategies as an entrepreneur and global investor. Successful across multiple sectors, Fortune Magazine actually labeled Fernandez ‘a restructuring whiz’. As President of Fairholme Capital Management, which he joined in 2008, Mr. Fernandez co-managed all three Fairholme funds and brought in a $2 billion gain for shareholders. Throughout his impressive career, he has participated in more than 100 significant mergers, acquisitions and product development projects across multiple industries. Mr. Fernandez was the founder, Chairman and CEO of eApeiron Solutions LLC, a brand protection and e-commerce company in partnership with Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and Eastman Kodak (NYSE: KODK), which was successfully sold to Smartrac, a unit of Avery Dennison Corp. (NYSE: AVY).

Rodney Barreto is Chairman and CEO of the Barreto Group and Director of Nextplat. Mr. Barreto’s business career spans over 35 years, including his role at the Barreto Group and, earlier, as the founding partner of Floridian Partners LLC, a corporate and public affairs consulting firm recognized by policy makers as one of the top in its industry in Florida. He chaired the Super Bowl Host Committee in 2007, 2010 and 2020, helping to raise more than $100 million for the success of Miami Super Bowls. As a philanthropist and conservationist, Mr. Barreto is also a three-time appointee to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, where he has served for over 10 years including holding the title of Chairman eight times. He has twice chaired the Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors, was Chairman of the 1999 Breeder’s Cup Championship held in South Florida and was the Chairman of the 1999 Sister Cities International Convention in Miami. Currently, Mr. Barreto is the Membership Chairman of the Florida Council of 100, and a member of the Boards of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the Baptist Health South Florida Giving Society, the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, and a member of Miami Dade County Schools Superintendent Carvalho’s Business Advisory Council. Prior to his career in public affairs and real estate, Mr. Barreto was a City of Miami police officer and is a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council.

NextPlat Corp. (NXPL), closed Wednesday's trading session at $0.9501, up 2.6691%, on 8 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 54,808 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.71/$2.68.

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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) announced positive preclinical results for its systemic RTNova platform, demonstrating effective delivery of transient gene therapy payloads to targeted tumors. The tumor-specific virotherapy has shown efficacy across more than 60 tumor cell lines, with a unique vaccinia virus strain enveloped in a human cell membrane providing protection in the bloodstream while targeting distant tumors. In preclinical models, a single dose of the tumor-selective triple knockout ("3KO") RT virus with an undisclosed immunotherapeutic payload significantly altered the tumor microenvironment, leading to complete tumor eradication in some cases. The findings support the platform's potential to revolutionize cancer treatment by enabling both tumor destruction and robust immune activation.

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

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 Wednesday's trading session at $0.796, up 3.0955%, on 8,927 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1,376,731 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.58/$8.3.

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Software Effective Solutions Corp. (OTC: SFWJ)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Software Effective Solutions Corp. (OTC: SFWJ).

The demand for plant-based proteins has increased in the last couple of years as consumer demand for animal-based proteins reduces. While wheat and soy have been the primary sources of plant-based proteins for a while, their link to allergenic issues has highlighted the need for other plant-based options. This has seen food producers explore other alternatives that don't trigger food allergies as a way to better meet consumer needs. This is where hemp, a crop that's been cultivated for millennia globally and was legalized for industrial use in America with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, comes in. The crop's ability to grow in different climates and regions means that producers may also incorporate it into their operations easily, which may make it easier for smaller farms to take part in this industry. It should be noted though that additional studies testing the appeal and palatability of hemp proteins in foods as well as collaborative efforts between farmers, businesses and researchers are required to improve processing methods. As other verticals open up within the hemp industry, we could see existing industry actors like Software Effective Solutions Corp. (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ) pivoting or expanding their offerings to include these new use-cases.

Software Effective Solutions Corp. (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ) is a global infrastructure and holding company in the cannabis industry. MedCana currently has five companies focused on pharmaceutical cannabis production, as well a software company focused on managing processes for plant-to-patient operations. The recent acquisition of an irrigation and greenhouse technology company has rounded out MedCana’s portfolio of holdings.

MedCana’s focus is on developing clients and companies in Latin America, initially in Colombia, and partnerships with laboratories, research facilities and hospitals throughout the world. MedCana is building the technology, laboratories, growing facilities and scientific teams to provide premium pharmaceutical-grade cannabis extracts to the world.

MedCana’s goal is to be the world’s premier resource for pharmaceutical cannabis products. The company believes its advantage is its global view and reach. From initial cultivation to final product, MedCana aims to help partners produce pharmaceutical CBD and other extracts that will have no equal.

The company’s mission is to utilize its technology to partner with and develop companies that provide premium pharmaceutical-grade cannabis extracts with absolute integrity, sustainability and social responsibility. MedCana’s team of pharmaceutical scientists includes some of the most respected chemists in the world. They aim to ensure that the company’s customers and partners create premium cannabis extracts that meet the growing worldwide demand. MedCana’s software is designed to ensure traceability and quality from seed to finished product.

MedCana is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Colombia.

Production

MedCana announced in May 2023 the beginning of full-scale production of non-THC cannabis for export to Europe in response to high demand in that market. This expansion comes after the successful completion of full crop cycle testing and infrastructure development at production sites in Columbia.

The recent acquisition of the assets of Tokan Corp., a software company focused on creating an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform for the cannabis industry, and Eko2O S.A.S., a greenhouse and irrigation engineering company, has positioned MedCana for explosive growth in the region.

As a MedCana subsidiary, Eko2O SA will increase the company’s revenue potential in Central and South America. The subsidiary specializes in the construction and distribution of greenhouses and sophisticated irrigation platforms. A positive outlook has resulted from the company’s expansion as it investigates new opportunities for greenhouse and irrigation system installations in Panama and Uruguay. These opportunities are expected to accelerate Eko2O’s development and strengthen its position as a top supplier of innovative agricultural solutions in cannabis and other sectors that are quickly moving to high technology agricultural production.

In addition, MedCana has started talks with the government in Argentina about possible incentives for beginning operations in that country as part of its ongoing worldwide development strategy. Support from the Argentinean government and the start of new operations there would greatly increase MedCana’s market share in Latin America and solidify the company’s position as the market leader in the cannabis industry.

Market Opportunity

According to a report by Grand View Research, a San Francisco-based market research and consulting company, the global cannabis extract market was valued at $3.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 20% from 2023 to 2030 to be worth more than $15 billion.

Growing demand for cannabis extracts, including oils and tinctures, and the increased legalization of marijuana for the treatment of different chronic ailments like arthritis, Alzheimer’s, anxiety and cancer are driving the expansion of the industry. The marijuana derivative industry is flourishing due to a greater understanding of its various medical benefits.

Management Team

Jose Gabriel Diaz is CEO of MedCana. He has successfully built, grown and sold multiple telecom companies. He was senior vice president of sales at IP Communications, a national high-speed data provider. He also founded Reallinx, a national data carrier later sold to GTT Communications. Additionally, he is currently president of the A.E.M. Business and Entrepreneurship Association in Austin, Texas.

Claudio Jiménez Cartagena, QF, Ph.D. is Chief Scientific Officer at MedCana. He joined MedCana after working with Sosteli Pharma as Technical Director and serving as a director consultant for the Corporation for Agricultural Industrial Development at the University of Antioquia in Colombia. Before that, he worked as the scientific director at the Institute of Food Science & Technology. He holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical chemistry, a master’s degree in basic biomedical sciences and a doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Antioquia.

Julián Alberto Londoño Londoño, Ph.D., is Senior Vice President of Operations at MedCana. He previously served as general manager for the Corporation for Agricultural Industrial Development, and as Chief Scientific Officer at Sosteli Pharma in the Resource Management Department. He has developed multiple U.S. patents, and recently served as senior advisor to the Secretariat of Agriculture Development for the Government of Antioquia. He holds a doctorate in Chemical Sciences from the University of Antioquia.

Software Effective Solutions Corp. (OTC: SFWJ), closed Wednesday's trading session at $0.01, even for the day, on 601 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0071/$0.06.

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Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN).

The 37th Annual Roth Conference, to be held March 16-18 in Dana Point, California, will showcase the broadest group of companies in the event's history, with senior executives from approximately 500 companies across various industries, including business services, consumer, healthcare, insurance, sustainability and technology, media and entertainment.

Clene's management will participate in a virtual fireside chat at 9:20 a.m. PST on March 18, as well as one-on-one investor meetings during the event.

During the fireside chat and in investor meetings, the company will detail recent achievements and next steps for lead drug candidate CNM-Au8 for ALS and MS.

Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Clene Nanomedicine Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ("ALS") and multiple sclerosis ("MS"), will attend the 37th Annual Roth Conference, according to a company news release ( https://ibn.fm/odbPx ).

Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN) Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) announced new long-term survival data from the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, showing that treatment with CNM-Au8® 30 mg significantly extended survival for patients with ALS. The analysis compared patients receiving CNM-Au8 (Regimen C) to a large concurrent control group (Regimen A) and demonstrated a median survival increase of 6.5 months. The strongest survival benefit was observed in a subset meeting the planned Phase 3 RESTORE-ALS trial criteria, where CNM-Au8 extended median survival by 14.8 months. These findings reinforce CNM-Au8's potential to enhance ALS patient outcomes as Clene prepares for its confirmatory Phase 3 trial in mid-2025.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/Fwd6I

Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS).

Its lead drug candidate is CNM-Au8®, an oral suspension developed to restore neuronal health and function by increasing energy production and utilization by driving critical cellular energy producing reactions that enable neuroprotection and remyelination to increase neuronal and glial resilience to disease-relevant stressors. CNM-Au8 is being studied in various clinical trials, including the Harvard/MGH Healey ALS Platform clinical trial for patients with ALS; RESCUE-ALS, a completed proof-of-concept clinical trial in patients with early symptomatic ALS; the REPAIR trials, completed target engagement clinical trials showing brain energy metabolite change with CNM-Au8; and a completed MS clinical trial for the treatment of visual pathway deficits in chronic optic neuropathy for remyelination in stable relapsing MS. The company also has a nanotherapeutic platform of drug discovery.

CNM-Au8

CNM-Au8, Clene’s lead asset, is a highly concentrated aqueous suspension of catalytically active, clean-surfaced, faceted gold nanocrystals. Multiple pathogenic insults contribute to neuronal death. Mitochondrial dysfunction and NAD+ decline is a common final pathway in neurodegeneration, with NAD+ as a critical determinant of cell survival and function. CNM-Au8’s catalytic mechanisms target the energetic deficits, oxidative stress and accumulation of misfolded proteins that are common to many neurodegenerative diseases.

The unique catalytic mechanism of action of CNM-Au8 is hypothesized to act as a neuroprotective and remyelinating therapy in neurodegenerative disease states in order to: (1) drive, support and maintain beneficial metabolic and energetic cellular reactions within diseased, stressed and/or damaged cells, (2) directly catalyze the reduction of harmful, reactive oxygen species (“ROS”) and (3) promote protein homeostasis via activation of the heat shock factor-1 pathway, recognized to dampen the cytotoxicity caused by misfolded and denatured proteins, which are known to occur ubiquitously in neurodegenerative diseases.

CNM-Au8 is used in combination with other agents, has no known drug-drug interactions, and is designed to improve function and survival. The clinical effects of both function and survival were seen in its clinical ALS trials, as earlier announced.

More than 500 estimated years of collective exposure across ALS, MS, and Parkinson’s disease participants in CNM-Au8 clinical trials and Expanded Access Protocol (compassionate use) programs have been recorded without any observed safety signals.

CNM-Au8 is a federally registered trademark of Clene Inc. Clene, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Maryland, began in 2013.

Market Opportunity

ALS is the most prevalent adult-onset progressive motor neuron disease, affecting approximately 30,000 people in the U.S. and an estimated 500,000 people worldwide, with a life expectancy of typically three to five years. Clene estimates that global ALS treatment sales will be greater than $1 billion annually within the coming few years. Additional treatments affecting daily function and survival remain the market need.

Additionally, there are more than 2 million MS patients globally, and Clene estimates the market size to be worth more than $23 billion annually. While the MS community has been successful at limiting relapses, non-relapsing MS patients continue to clinically deteriorate even while receiving effective immunomodulatory disease-modifying therapies (“DMTs”). A critical unmet medical need remains for therapeutic interventions that protect neuronal function and myelin health independent of immunomodulation to address progression independent of relapse activity.

Management Team

Robert Etherington is President, Director and CEO of Clene. He has more than 30 years of sales, marketing and leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Prior to joining Clene, he worked at Actelion Pharmaceuticals, the largest biopharma company in the European Union prior to its acquisition by Johnson & Johnson in 2017, where he led that company’s U.S. commercial operations. He began his pharmaceutical sales and marketing career at Parke-Davis, a division of Pfizer, where he rose to the position of Team Leader overseeing the drug Lipitor.

Mark Mortenson is Chief Science Officer at Clene. He is co-inventor of the technology platform developed to produce the company’s therapeutics. He is the inventor or co-inventor on 32 other U.S. patents and hundreds of corresponding international patents. He is a former chief patent counsel responsible for 5,500 U.S. and international patents and patent applications. He holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and ceramic engineering from Alfred University, a master’s degree in materials science from Penn State University and a J.D. from George Washington University.

Benjamin Greenberg, M.D., MHS, FAAN, is Head of Medical at Clene. He is an internationally recognized expert in disorders of the central nervous system. He is currently professor of neurology and Vice Chair of Clinical and Translational Research in the department of Neurology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins, a master’s degree in molecular microbiology and immunology from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He served residency in neurology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Morgan R. Brown is CFO at Clene. He has more than 30 years of finance and accounting experience, with 23 years at biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies. He has served in similar roles at Lipocine Inc., Innovus Pharmaceuticals, World Heart Corp., Lifetree Clinical Research and NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc. He previously worked at accounting firm KPMG. He is a CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Utah State University and an M.S. in business administration from the University of Utah.

Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN), closed Wednesday's trading session at $4.4, off by 3.0837%, on 189 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 43,610 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $3.8181/$9.76.

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Thumzup Media Corp. (NASDAQ: TZUP)

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

Thumzup (NASDAQ: TZUP) has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1 million, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder value. The buybacks will be executed at management's discretion, considering market conditions and regulatory requirements. CEO Robert Steele stated that the initiative reflects confidence in Thumzup's growth trajectory and financial strength. The repurchase program will be conducted in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act, allowing for open market and privately negotiated transactions as deemed appropriate.

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

Thumzup Media Corp. (NASDAQ: TZUP) is at the forefront of modernizing the social media branding and marketing industry with its unique platform designed to connect advertisers directly with everyday social media users. The company’s mission is to empower individuals by turning their authentic social media activity into a monetizable asset while providing brands with cost-effective and impactful advertising solutions.

Through its flagship Thumzup platform, the company offers a seamless system where users post about participating advertisers and receive cash payments via Venmo or PayPal. Thumzup recently announced plans to integrate bitcoin as an additional payment option, expanding accessibility for gig economy workers.

By prioritizing accessibility and transparency, Thumzup is redefining traditional marketing strategies with an inclusive, user-driven approach. It is leveraging its scalable technology to disrupt the status quo, offering a win-win ecosystem for advertisers and users alike.

The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Products

Thumzup’s key offering, the Thumzup platform, features two integrated components: a sophisticated advertiser dashboard and an intuitive consumer-facing app. The advertiser dashboard provides companies with tools to design, manage, and analyze campaigns.

On the consumer side, the Thumzup app allows users to participate in campaigns by posting approved content to their social media accounts. In exchange, users receive direct cash rewards.

Recent enhancements to the platform include the launch of video capabilities, enabling integration with Instagram Reels. This update allows advertisers to tap into the growing popularity of short-form video content, broadening campaign possibilities.

The platform not only incentivizes users but also delivers authentic, relatable content for advertisers, bridging the gap between grassroots engagement and effective campaign management.

Market Opportunity

The global social media advertising market is projected to reach $219.8 billion in 2024, with an expected annual growth rate of 3.86%, resulting in a market volume of $255.8 billion by 2028, according to Statista. Thumzup targets the intersection of this growth with the rise of micro-influencers and everyday social media users, a segment that remains largely untapped in the advertising ecosystem.

In October 2024, Thumzup achieved 202% year-over-year growth in advertisers on its proprietary platform, demonstrating significant traction and scalability. With plans for further expansion in both advertiser partnerships and user engagement, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for authentic and trust-building marketing strategies. As Thumzup integrates innovative features like video support and continues its geographic expansion, it is poised to capture a larger share of the rapidly growing social media advertising market.

Leadership Team

Robert Steele, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thumzup, has over 25 years of experience as a technologist and entrepreneur. He has successfully launched multiple companies, including iBrite, a pioneer in mobile software development. Mr. Steele’s leadership and innovative vision drive Thumzup’s mission to democratize the social media marketing industry.

Robert Haag, Director of Thumzup, is the Managing Member of Westside Strategic Partners LLC and a Managing Director at IRTH Communications. With decades of experience in financial communications, investment, and corporate strategy, Mr. Haag provides critical guidance on strategic initiatives and business growth.

Dr. Joanna Massey, member of the company’s Board of Advisors, brings over 25 years of executive experience with Fortune 500 companies and startups to Thumzup. She has held senior roles in communications at Lions Gate Entertainment and CBS Corporation. Dr. Massey leverages her expertise to support Thumzup’s growth strategy.

Thumzup Media Corp. (NASDAQ: TZUP), closed Wednesday's trading session at $3.55, off by 0.5602241%, on 112,962 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 112,243 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $2.02/$7.89.

Recent News

• Thumzup Media Corp. (NASDAQ: TZUP) - TechMediaBreaks - Thumzup Media Corp. (NASDAQ: TZUP) Announces $1 Million Share Repurchase Program 
• TechMediaBreaks - Thumzup Media Corp. (NASDAQ: TZUP) Eyes Immense Future Value Proposition
• TechMediaBreaks - Thumzup Media Corp. (NASDAQ: TZUP) Surpasses 700 Advertisers, Reports 200% Growth in Digital Ad Market 

Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC).

Uranium Energy (NYSE American: UEC) has filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2025, highlighting significant progress in production, acquisitions, and project development. The company advanced uranium concentrate drying and drumming in Wyoming and accelerated construction at its Burke Hollow ISR project in Texas. The acquisition of Rio Tinto's Sweetwater Plant has expanded UEC's U.S. production capacity to over 12 million pounds annually. Additionally, the Roughrider Project's economic assessment confirms its status as a high-margin asset with an estimated post-tax NPV of $946 million. With $214 million in liquid assets and no debt, UEC remains positioned to scale production in response to tightening uranium markets.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/M6fPZ

Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) is a U.S.-based uranium mining and exploration company that controls one of the country’s largest historical uranium exploration and development databases. Founded in 2003, UEC is headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas. Properties acquired by the company are primarily located within the United States, including Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Wyoming.

Through the use of historical exploration data, UEC has been able to target and acquire properties that have already been subject to exploration and development by senior energy firms in the past.

UEC is well-financed to aggressively pursue key developmental targets. The company is also well-positioned to capitalize on rising global demand for more uranium and more carbon-free energy, and it uses technology that contributes to a cleaner environment.

In-Situ Recovery (ISR) Technology

In-situ recovery (ISR) technology is a low-cost and environmentally friendly mining technology utilized by UEC at its fully licensed projects, including Palangana, Burke Hollow, Goliad and Reno Creek.

ISR technology involves the circulation of naturally occurring and benign groundwater through a uranium ore body. This natural water (that is unfit for any other use) plus oxygen is pumped into injection wells through the uranium ore body, where the uranium in the host sandstone is oxidized and solubilized. The uranium bearing groundwater continues to flow through the sandstone to the extraction wells, where it is pumped to the surface. This water proceeds to an ion exchange unit (like a big water-softener) for uranium removal, then is pumped back to the wellfield and again re-circulated through the ore body. This recirculation of the same groundwater continues over and over, until the uranium in the sandstone is depleted.

In the ion exchange process, the extracted uranium in solution is concentrated on resin beads for transport to the Hobson Processing Facility. There, the uranium then undergoes several simple processing steps before being dried and packaged as “yellowcake” that will be transported to a conversion facility, where its sold to UEC customers.

Hobson Processing Plant

Hobson is the centerpiece in UEC’s hub and spoke production strategy, with low-cost satellite ISR operations all within relatively short trucking distance. The plant is fully licensed and currently on standby with an annual production capacity of 2 million pounds of U3O8. The spokes of the UEC strategy include the Palangana, Burke Hollow, Goliad, Salvo and Longhorn ISR projects. With an improvement in uranium prices that justify production, UEC plans to restart the plant with uranium loaded resins originating first from Palangana and then followed by Burke Hollow. UEC has applied for a license amendment with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to increase the Hobson facility’s production capacity to 4 million pounds per year.

Current Projects

Uranium Energy’s current project portfolio includes:

• Texas – Hobson Processing Plant, Palangana Mine, Goliad, Burke Hollow, Salvo and Longhorn
• Wyoming – Reno Creek
• Paraguay – Oviedo, Yuty and Alto Paraná
• New Mexico – Dalton Pass and C de Baca
• Colorado – Long Park and Slick Rock
• Arizona – Anderson, Los Cuatros and Workman Creek
• Canada – Diabase

Uranium Market Outlook

The long-term fundamentals underlying the market continue to strengthen. Currently, UEC sees an annual gap of about 40 million pounds between uranium production and utility requirements. Current forecasts show this structural deficit persisting at least through 2026 and then expanding further to almost 70 million pounds per year by 2030. While secondary supplies have been filling the void, those supplies are not a sustainable long term supply source. There are different estimates on timing, but it is clear secondary supply (that includes inventory drawdowns) will be insufficient to fill the projected gap between supply and demand, and new production will be required. As this transition evolves, the market will become more production cost driven as opposed to inventory driven.

Higher priced contracts that have supported high production costs are continuing to roll out of producer and utility supply portfolios. These higher priced contracts are not replaceable, with current market prices below production costs for the vast majority of western producers. This will likely continue the trend of production cuts and deferrals until prices rise sufficiently to sustain long-term mining operations.

In the U.S., some of the foreign State-Owned Enterprise (“SOE”) supply that has been flooding the market will be reduced. Last year, the U.S. Department of Commerce negotiated an amendment to the Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Investigation on Uranium from the Russian Federation that reduces America’s dependence on Russian natural uranium concentrates by up to 75% from prior levels. Due to a prolonged weak pricing environment from an influx of price insensitive supply from SOEs, U.S. production is effectively zero, less than 1% of U.S. requirements.

On the demand side of the equation, further upside market pressure also appears likely to evolve as utilities return to a longer-term contracting cycle to replace expiring contracts. Over the longer term, there continues to be underlying and increasing demand building, as the globe continues a push toward carbon-free energy goals. Those goals will require the 24/7, base load, clean energy that nuclear power provides as part of the overall supply mix. A good example of that policy messaging came from Japan’s energy minister, who recently said he considers nuclear energy “indispensable” if the country is to meet its net-zero carbon emission goals.

Exacerbating the overall supply picture, lead times for new production typically range from seven to 10 years or longer. The market appears to be within the time frames required for investment to bring new supply online to meet those lead times. However, prices are not yet at levels that incentivize future production, increasing the probability of the potential for less supply than the market is currently pricing in. All things considered, UEC believes the supply and demand fundamentals should continue to exert upward pressure on uranium prices.

Management Team

Spencer Abraham is Chairman of the Board for UEC. He served as the 10th U.S. Secretary of Energy from 2001 to 2005. He is an honors graduate of Michigan State University and Harvard Law School, and he was a law professor at the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. He was elected chairman of the Michigan Republican Party in 1983 and later served as deputy chief of staff in the office of the vice president and as co-chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. In 1994, Mr. Abraham was elected to the United States Senate from Michigan and has also served as a director of Occidental Petroleum and as the non-executive chairman of AREVA’s U.S. board.

Amir Adnani is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Uranium Energy. He advanced the company from concept to United States production within its first five years. Mr. Adnani has developed an extensive pipeline of low-cost and near-term production projects. He is the founder and Chairman of GoldMining Inc. (TSX: GOLD) (OTCQX: GLDLF), a gold-resources acquisition and development firm. He is also the Chairman of Uranium Royalty Corp. (TSX.V: URC). Mr. Adnani holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia. He is a director of the University’s Alumni Association.

Scott Melbye is the company’s Executive Vice President. He is a 36-year veteran of the nuclear energy industry and has held numerous leadership positions in major uranium mining firms. He is also the current President, CEO and Director of Uranium Royalty Corp. He is an advisor to the Nuclear Energy Program at the Colorado School of Mines. Prior to his work at Uranium Participation Corp., Mr. Melbye worked for Cameco Inc. for 22 years. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in International Business from Arizona State University in 1984.

Bruce Nicholson is the company’s Vice President of Corporate Development. He has spent 16 years as a specialist in the industry, serving major United States and European banks, broker-dealers and investment funds. Mr. Nicholson is a member of the Minerals Economics and Management Society, Minerals Industry Analyst Group, and the New York Society of Securities Analysts. He graduated with an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University in 1995 and is a CFA charter holder.

Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC), closed Wednesday’s trading session at $0.4773, up 0.146874%, on 107,717 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 76,811 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.438603997/$1.00.

Recent News

• Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) - MiningNewsBreaks - Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) Reports Quarterly Progress Across Key Projects 
• InvestorNewsBreaks - Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) to Present at Goldman Sachs Energy Conference
• InvestorNewsBreaks - Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) Completes $175M Acquisition of Rio Tinto's Wyoming Uranium Assets

Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST)(CSE: FAT).

Foremost Clean Energy (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) has announced a $6.5 million exploration program for 2025 across its uranium properties in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. The program will include drilling, geophysical surveys, and geochemical exploration at Hatchet Lake, Murphy Lake South, GR, Blackwing, Wolverine, and CLK properties. The company aims to identify and test discovery-ready targets, leveraging years of early-stage exploration by Denison Mines Corp. (NYSE: DNN). Foremost's strategy focuses on unlocking value despite market uncertainties, with a commitment to advancing uranium exploration in a world-class mining jurisdiction.

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

Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT), formerly Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology Ltd., is an emerging North American energy exploration company focused on supporting the clean energy transition. Foremost holds an option to acquire an interest in 10 prospective uranium properties, covering over 330,000 acres in the uranium-rich Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan.

The company aims to address the growing demand for uranium, a critical element in global energy transition efforts. In partnership with Denison Mines (NYSE American: DNN), Foremost is pursuing a disciplined and dynamic exploration strategy. Foremost’s mission is to make significant discoveries through active exploration of its promising, underdeveloped land holdings in the Athabasca Basin. Its uranium portfolio includes projects at various stages of exploration, from grassroots initiatives to advanced, drill-ready targets.

As the world shifts toward a clean energy future, uranium will play a key role as a low-cost, emission-free fuel for electricity generation. Foremost’s development plans aim to provide low-cost uranium solutions, capitalizing on the global movement to decarbonize power grids.

In addition to its uranium assets, Foremost holds a secondary portfolio of lithium projects, spanning more than 50,000 acres across Manitoba and Quebec.

Foremost is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Projects

Foremost’s portfolio, under its option agreement with Denison Mines, includes 10 properties, many located near high-profile uranium operations like the McClean Lake mill and Cigar Lake mine. Seven of these properties are situated in the eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin, close to well-established infrastructure, while three lie in the northwestern portion of the basin – an area with high potential for new discoveries but little previous exploration.

Through the option agreement, Foremost may earn up to 70% of Denison’s interest in the properties. Denison currently owns 100% of nine properties. The agreement includes three phases during which Foremost must issue shares to Denison, appoint Denison representatives to its board, provide cash or share payments, and incur specific exploration expenditures to increase its ownership stake.

Market Opportunity

According to RationalStat, the global uranium mining market was valued at $8.09 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $11.38 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of over 5%.

Uranium, used in nuclear reactors, produces energy through nuclear fission and is considered a clean energy source as it emits no greenhouse gases during operation. The push to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change is driving the demand for nuclear energy, and thus, uranium.

The uranium market is also poised for growth due to the phasing out of fossil fuels, mine closures, production disruptions, and geopolitical factors such as trade sanctions on Russia and civil unrest in Niger, which have highlighted the urgency for reliable uranium supplies.

Canada, producing about 15% of the world’s uranium annually, is the second-largest global uranium producer, after Kazakhstan.

Management Team

Jason Barnard, CEO, President, and Executive Board Member of Foremost, has over 31 years of capital markets experience. He has been directly involved in raising over $500 million for mining and exploration companies. Mr. Bernard began his career with McDermid St. Laurence Securities and later worked at Canaccord Genuity. He has been with Foremost since 2016 and is its largest shareholder. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Carleton University.

Dong Shim, CPA, CA, serves as CFO. He is a partner at Shim & Associates LLP and is registered as a CPA in British Columbia and Illinois. Mr. Shim brings extensive accounting and auditing expertise, having worked with both U.S. and Canadian junior mining and tech companies.

Christina Barnard, COO, has over 20 years of experience in business management, media, and marketing. Her career includes a decade as a senior marketing and media advisor for a national public company and roles in corporate communications and strategy for several public companies.

Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST), closed Wednesday's trading session at $0.7724, up 15.4732%, on 1,831 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 74,491 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.55/$3.48.

Recent News

• Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) - InvestorNewsBreaks - Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) Plans $6.5 Million Uranium Exploration Program for 2025
• MiningNewsBreaks - Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) Launches 8-Hole Drill Program at Hatchet Uranium Project
• MiningNewsBreaks - Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) Reports Positive Uranium Exploration Results at Hatchet Lake

Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (FRA:9NH) (OTCQB: EMAUF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (FRA:9NH) (OTCQB: EMAUF).

Emperor Metals (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FRA:9NH) has completed its acquisition of the Lac Pelletier Property in Quebec from Maritime Resources Corp. The 558-hectare property, which includes 25 mining claims and a mining lease, is located near Rouyn-Noranda and adjacent to Agnico Eagle's Wasamac Gold Deposit. The site has seen extensive exploration, including 105,000 meters of drilling, underground development, and bulk sampling with high gold recovery rates. Emperor issued 12.5 million common shares to Maritime as part of the transaction, with a hold period expiring July 12, 2025.

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

Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (FRA:9NH) (OTCQB: EMAUF) is an advanced stage gold exploration company focused on proving and developing the substantial resource potential of its flagship Duquesne West Gold Project located in the Tier 1 district of the Southern Abitibi Greenstone belt of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The Project has a 2011 historical mineral resource estimate of 727,000 ounces of Au at 5.42 g/t and an average thickness of 5.71 m*.

In 2023, with the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence), Emperor Metals created the first ever 3D mineralized and geological model, which illuminated the potential to add significant ounces to this deposit. Using these models, Emperor’s had a very successful 2023 drilling campaign of 8,579 m. In addition to laterally extending high grade zones by intercepting grades of 15.8 g/t Au over 10.8 meters, Emperor encountered intercepts of lower grade bulk tonnage in the host rocks (1.69 g/t Au over 25 m). This led to envisioning a different strategy of exploration and the revelation that a conceptual open-pit potentially overlies this high-grade gold deposit. Historic core sampling began (2,500 m) for discovering overlooked lower grade gold in the host rock around the high-grade lenses. Lower grade bulk tonnage gold improves the open-pit economics by reducing stripping ratios and adding overlooked incremental ounces for open pit mining.

Emperor Metals is set to begin a fully funded Phase II 8,000 m drilling program in May 2024. The company also plans on assaying an additional 8,000 m of historic core within the open pit model. Emperor is working toward producing an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by Q1 2025.

The company is led by a dynamic group of resource sector professionals who have a strong record of success in evaluating and advancing mining projects from exploration through to production, attracting capital and overcoming adversity to deliver exceptional shareholder value.

Project

Emperor Metals has an option to earn 100% ownership of the Duquesne West Gold Project, a mineral claim package comprising 38 claims covering approximately 1,389 ha (3,432 acres) in Quebec.

The Duquesne West Gold Property is located 32 kilometers northwest of the city of Rouyn-Noranda and 10 kilometers east of the town of Duparquet. The property lies within the historic Duparquet gold mining camp in the southern portion of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt in the Superior Province.

Emperor is targeting the potential multimillion-ounce resource in a combination of conceptual open pit and underground mining scenarios. A Phase I drill campaign and historical core sampling program was completed in 2023, which included resource confirmation and exploration drilling, focusing on delineating and growing the resource toward development.

The property hosts a historical inferred mineral resource estimate of 727,000 ounces of gold at a grade of 5.42 grams per ton (g/t) and average stope thickness of 5.71 m. The mineral resource estimate predates modern Canadian Institute of Mining guidelines, and a Qualified Person on behalf of Emperor Metals has not reviewed or verified the mineral resource estimate. Therefore, it is considered historical in nature and is reported solely to provide an indication of the magnitude of mineralization that could be present on the property. The gold system remains open for resource identification and expansion.

Reinterpretation of the existing geological model was created using artificial intelligence and machine learning. This AI model shows the opportunity for additional discovery of ounces by revealing gold trends unknown to previous workers and the potential to expand the resource along significant gold-endowed structural zones. Multiple scenarios exist to expand additional resources, which include:

• Underground High-Grade Gold
• Open Pit Bulk Tonnage Gold
• Underground Bulk Tonnage Gold

The Duquesne West-Ottoman property straddles the Porcupine-Destor gold localizing fault several kilometers east of the town of Duparquet. A number of previous drill campaigns have outlined an inferred resource of 4.17 million tons grading 5.42 g/t of gold (cut) or 6.36 g/t (uncut), as reported in the NI 43-101 report titled “Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Duquesne-Ottoman Property, Quebec, Canada.”

Emperor Metals is funded for an 8,000-meter drilling program focusing primarily on adding ounces to the current resource within and lateral to the open pit model. An additional 8,000 m of historical core sampling and assaying is included in the budget to help build incremental ounces in the open-pit environment.

Market Opportunity

The World Gold Council, the industry association for the world’s gold producers, estimated in 2023 the physical financial gold market, which is made up of bars, coins, gold ETFs and central bank reserves, to be worth nearly $5 trillion.

The council reports that gold mine production adds approximately 3,500 tons of the precious metal to the world’s supply annually, equivalent to about 2% growth. This historical scarcity and relatively slow production of new supply, as compared to other commodities, is a primary reason gold has retained its value for millennia, according to the council.

In May 2024, the market price of gold was approximately $2,340 per ounce.

Management Team

John Florek, P.Geol., is President, CEO and Director of Emperor Metals. He has more than 35 years of technical and senior management experience with major and junior mining companies, including roles as founder, vice president and director. He has helped identify and develop significant asset value for mines and exploration projects from grass roots through development. He has worked for several major mineral producers, including BHP, Placer Dome, Barrick, Teck and Detour Gold/Kirkland Lake Gold/Agnico Eagle.

Sean Mager is CFO and Director of Emperor Metals. He has worked more than 30 years in the mining sector, including extensive experience in corporate development, stakeholder relations, regulatory, financial and operations.

Alex Horsley is Head of Corporate Development and Director of Emperor Metals. He has more than 20 years of experience in the mining sector and capital markets with a focus on finance, marketing, management, corporate development and communications. He is founder and former CEO of Emperor Metals. He has assisted in raising more than C$40 million for exploration and development mining companies.

*Power-Fardy and Breede, 2011. The Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) constructed in 2011 is considered historical in nature as it was constructed prior to the most recent Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM) standards (2014) and guidelines (2019) for mineral resources. In addition, the economic factors used to demonstrate reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction for the MRE have changed since 2011. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to consider the MRE as current. Emperor is not treating the historical MRE as current. The reader is cautioned not to treat it, or any part of it, as a current MRE.

Emperor Metals Inc. (OTCQB: EMAUF), closed Wednesday's trading session at $0.1049, up 16.3616%, on 123,091 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 413,390 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0402/$0.1406.

Recent News

• Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (FRA:9NH) (OTCQB: EMAUF) - InvestorNewsBreaks - Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FRA:9NH) Completes Acquisition of Lac Pelletier Property in Quebec
• Gold Stutters as the Dollar Strengthens, Inflation Data Awaited
• MiningNewsBreaks - Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FRA: 9NH) Reports Upgraded Assay Results, Increasing Gold Grades by Over Fivefold

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP).

Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TNXP) is working to improve organ transplant success rates with TNX-1500, a third-generation CD40L blocker designed to modulate the immune system while reducing the risk of rejection. Traditional immunosuppressants broadly suppress immunity and can cause organ damage, whereas TNX-1500 aims to promote tolerance of transplanted organs with fewer side effects. Recent Phase 1 trial results showed promising safety and immune response modulation, supporting monthly dosing in future clinical studies. With the organ transplant immunosuppressant market projected to reach $7.17 billion by 2030, Tonix sees a significant opportunity to improve transplant outcomes and expand applications to autoimmune diseases.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/lVFa4

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP) is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing, licensing, and commercializing innovative therapeutics aimed at treating and preventing human diseases and alleviating suffering. The company’s development portfolio is primarily focused on central nervous system (CNS) disorders, with its lead product candidate, TNX-102 SL, showing significant promise for the management of fibromyalgia. With two successful Phase 3 studies completed, Tonix is preparing to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA in the second half of 2024 for TNX-102 SL, which has also been granted Fast Track designation. In addition to fibromyalgia, TNX-102 SL is being developed to treat acute stress reactions, further broadening its therapeutic potential.

Tonix’s CNS portfolio also includes TNX-1300, a biologic designed to treat cocaine intoxication, which has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the FDA. This designation underscores the urgency and significance of developing an effective treatment for cocaine intoxication, a critical need in the healthcare system. Beyond CNS disorders, Tonix is expanding its immunology portfolio with the development of TNX-1500, a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CD40-ligand (CD40L or CD154). TNX-1500 is being developed for the prevention of allograft rejection and the treatment of autoimmune diseases, highlighting Tonix’s commitment to addressing complex and challenging medical conditions.

In addition to its robust pipeline, Tonix has an established commercial presence through its subsidiary, Tonix Medicines, which markets Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg for the treatment of acute migraine in adults. The company’s diverse portfolio, spanning CNS disorders, immunology, rare diseases, and infectious diseases, positions Tonix as a leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, with a strong focus on developing therapies that address unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes.

TNX-102 SL

TNX-102 SL is a groundbreaking, non-opioid, non-addictive investigational drug developed by Tonix Pharmaceuticals for the management of fibromyalgia where patients suffer chronic musculoskeletal pain, sleep deprivation, fatigue and mood changes. This patented sublingual formulation of cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in clinical trials, including the recent RESILIENT Phase 3 trial, where it achieved highly statistically significant results in reducing daily pain compared to placebo (p=0.00005). The drug also showed significant improvements in sleep quality, fatigue reduction, and overall fibromyalgia symptoms and function across all key secondary endpoints. With similar success in the earlier RELIEF Phase 3 trial, TNX-102 SL is positioned as a promising new treatment option for fibromyalgia, particularly given its favorable safety profile, where the most common side effect was mild and self-limiting tongue or mouth numbness.

Recently granted Fast Track Designation by the FDA, TNX-102 SL is on course for a New Drug Application (NDA) submission in the second half of 2024. This designation highlights the urgent need for new fibromyalgia treatments and underscores the drug’s potential to effectively address this challenging condition. With its strong clinical results and focus on improving multiple aspects of fibromyalgia, TNX-102 SL offers hope for patients seeking better management of their symptoms and represents a significant advancement in the treatment landscape for this debilitating disorder.

Market Opportunity

From an investment perspective, Tonix Pharmaceuticals is strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for effective treatments in the central nervous system (CNS) disorder market, particularly within the fibromyalgia segment, which is estimated to affect up to 10 million people in the U.S. alone. With the potential approval of TNX-102 SL, Tonix could tap into a significant and underserved market, offering a non-opioid alternative for a condition that currently has limited treatment options. The recent positive results from the Phase 3 trials and the FDA’s Fast Track designation increase the likelihood of TNX-102 SL gaining market approval, which could significantly boost Tonix’s market share and revenue potential.

In addition to its lead candidate, Tonix’s diversified pipeline, which includes treatments for conditions such as cocaine intoxication and autoimmune diseases, broadens market opportunities and reduces single product dependency. The company’s established commercial presence with its migraine treatments, combined with the advancement of its CNS and immunology portfolios, positions Tonix to become a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry. As the company moves closer to potential product launches and reached new clinical milestones, it stands to attract substantial investor interest, offering significant upside potential as it addresses critical unmet needs across multiple therapeutic areas.

Leadership Team

Dr. Seth Lederman is the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, bringing decades of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. A trained physician and scientist, Dr. Lederman has been instrumental in leading Tonix’s strategic direction and advancing its pipeline of innovative therapeutics. He has a strong background in immunology and infectious diseases, with numerous contributions to medical research and drug development. Dr. Lederman earned his MD from Columbia University, where he also served as an Associate Professor.

Dr. Gregory Sullivan is the Chief Medical Officer of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, where he oversees the clinical development and regulatory strategy for the company’s therapeutic programs. With extensive experience in psychiatry and CNS disorders, Dr. Sullivan plays a key role in guiding Tonix’s clinical trials and ensuring the scientific rigor of its development efforts. Before joining Tonix, Dr. Sullivan had a distinguished career in academic medicine and clinical research. He holds an MD from the University of California, San Francisco, and has published widely on topics related to psychiatry and neurological disorders.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP), closed Wednesday's trading session at $13.41, off by 1.6141%, on 6,776 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1,938,343 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $6.76/$1193.28.

Recent News

• Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP) - BioMedNewsBreaks - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP) Advances TNX-1500 to Address Organ Transplant Rejection
• BioMedNewsBreaks - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP) CEO to Present at Zacks SCR Life Sciences Virtual Forum 
• BioMedNewsBreaks - Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: TNXP) Secures MCDC Grant for TNX-801 Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Development 

Greenwave Technology Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: GWAV)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Greenwave Technology Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: GWAV).

Greenwave Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: GWAV) announced that CEO Danny Meeks will appear on Good Morning America to discuss the impact of newly enacted metal tariffs. Through its subsidiary Empire, Greenwave operates the largest scrap metal chain in Hampton Roads, supplying military-grade scrap to key defense contractors and shipyards. With President Trump's shipbuilding initiative expected to drive demand, Greenwave anticipates increased opportunities in its primary market. The company also expects forthcoming copper tariffs to accelerate revenue growth and expand margins across its 13 metal recycling facilities in Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/ZECT8

Greenwave Technology Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: GWAV), through its wholly owned subsidiary Empire Services Inc., operates a network of 13 metal recycling facilities located across Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio. These facilities specialize in the collection, classification, and processing of raw scrap metal, both ferrous and nonferrous. By efficiently managing and repurposing scrap metal, Greenwave plays a crucial role in the recycling industry, contributing to the sustainability and conservation of natural resources.

Steel, one of the most recycled materials globally, can be re-melted and re-cast multiple times without losing its properties. Greenwave’s facilities are instrumental in ensuring that scrap steel and other metals are effectively recycled, reducing the need for virgin materials and minimizing the environmental impact associated with metal production. The company’s operations not only support the circular economy but also provide essential raw materials for various industries.

As a leader in metal recycling, Greenwave Technology Solutions is committed to expanding its operations and enhancing its capabilities to meet the growing demand for recycled materials. Through continued investment in technology and infrastructure, the company aims to improve its processing efficiency, lessening environment impact and improving economies.

Scrap App

Greenwave Technology Solutions recently achieved a significant milestone with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Scrap App Inc., setting a new weekly revenue record from cars purchased through its ScrapApp.com platform between July 21 and July 27, 2024. Scrap App, launched recently in the Greenville, North Carolina, market, makes selling junk cars simple and seamless on a user-friendly platform where customers can quickly and easily sell their vehicles. This success underscores Greenwave’s strategy of leveraging vertical integration to create efficiencies in the car scrapping process, positioning Scrap App for continued growth and competitive advantage in the $42.2 billion scrap metal industry.

In addition to simplifying the car-selling process, Scrap App has implemented Trust Pilot reviews to enhance its Google search ranking and optimize its conversion rate, further boosting its market presence. With hundreds of thousands of dollars already generated from car purchases, Greenwave plans to expand Scrap App into several new markets in the coming weeks. The company aims to develop Scrap App into a leading technology platform, capitalizing on the efficiencies and scalability created by its integration with Greenwave’s existing metal recycling operations, and establishing a strong foothold in the competitive scrap metal industry.

Market Opportunity

From an investment perspective, Greenwave Technology Solutions is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable metal recycling, driven by increasing environmental awareness and regulatory pressures to reduce carbon emissions. As industries worldwide shift towards greener practices, the metal recycling sector is experiencing robust growth, with recycled materials becoming a preferred choice for manufacturing due to their lower environmental impact. Greenwave’s established network of 13 metal recycling facilities in key markets positions the company to benefit from this trend, offering a stable revenue base with potential for expansion as the demand for recycled metals continues to rise.

Additionally, the integration of technology through Scrap App presents a significant growth opportunity for Greenwave. As the scrap metal industry, valued at $42.2 billion, becomes more digitized, platforms like Scrap App, which streamline the car scrapping process, can capture substantial market share by providing convenience and efficiency to consumers. Greenwave’s focus on scaling Scrap App across new markets not only diversifies its revenue streams but also enhances its competitive edge by leveraging technology to optimize operations and customer engagement. This dual strategy of combining traditional recycling with innovative digital solutions positions Greenwave as an attractive investment opportunity with strong growth potential in a rapidly evolving industry.

Leadership Team

Danny Meeks, Chairman and CEO of Greenwave Technology Solutions, began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 18 with a single truck, quickly expanding his hauling company by reinvesting its profits. Within two years, he secured contracts for some of the region’s largest projects, including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel expansion. A seasoned businessman, family man, and active community member, Mr. Meeks leverages his unique skills and experiences to drive Greenwave’s growth and success.

Isaac Dietrich, Chief Financial Officer of Greenwave Technology Solutions, is the founder of the company and has held various key leadership roles, including CEO and Chairman of the Board. He has been instrumental in securing over $100 million in equity financing, developing a robust shareholder base of more than 27,000 investors, and overseeing an acquisition that led to $33.9 million in revenue in fiscal year 2022. Mr. Dietrich also serves on the Board of Directors of Truleum Inc., where he chairs the Audit Committee.

Greenwave Technology Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: GWAV), closed Wednesday's trading session at $0.2895, off by 0.1724138%, on 63,882 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 5,191,745 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.2333/$89.49.

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS).

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) is a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services focused on delivering customer value via practical quantum applications for problems such as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, fault detection and financial modeling. As the only provider building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers, the company is unlocking commercial use cases in optimization today, while building the technologies that will enable new solutions tomorrow.

D-Wave is a pioneer in quantum computing, with a history of delivering the world’s first commercial quantum computer; the first real-time quantum cloud service; countless hardware and software product and research milestones; and the planned first cross-platform quantum solution which will deliver both annealing and gate-model quantum computers to customers via an integrated platform. Its current commercial product offerings include: Advantage™ (fifth generation quantum computer), Leap™ (quantum cloud service), Launch™ (quantum computing onboarding service) and Ocean™ (full suite of open-source programming tools).

D-Wave’s relentless pursuit of practical quantum computing has resulted in the technology being used today by some of the world’s most advanced enterprises – more than 25 of the Forbes Global 2000 use D-Wave.

D-Wave’s commercial customers include blue-chip industry leaders like Volkswagen, Accenture, BBVA, NEC Corporation, Save-On-Foods, DENSO and Lockheed Martin. The company boasts an extensive IP portfolio featuring more than 200 issued U.S. patents and over 100 peer-reviewed papers published in leading scientific journals.

Founded in 1999, D-Wave is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. With headquarters and the Quantum Engineering Center of Excellence based near Vancouver, Canada, D-Wave’s U.S. operations are based in Palo Alto, California.

Advantage™ Quantum Computer

 

With the Advantage™ Quantum Computer, D-Wave has incorporated two decades of experience and over 10 years of customer feedback to create the first and only quantum computer designed for business. The platform features a new processor architecture with over 5,000 qubits and 15-way qubit connectivity. This is 2.5x more connections and more than double the number of qubits than the company’s previous generation quantum computer.

D-Wave’s quantum computers, first located in its facilities in British Columbia, have been available to North American users through its Leap™ quantum cloud service since 2018. It has since introduced new Advantage systems in Julich, Germany, and most recently, Marina Del Rey, California, which marked the availability of the first Advantage quantum computer physically located in the United States.

That new deployment is part of the USC-Lockheed Martin Quantum Computing Center (QCC) hosted at USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI), a unit of the University of Southern California’s prestigious Viterbi School of Engineering. Additionally, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and D-Wave announced that the U.S.-based system is available for use in Amazon 2racket, expanding the number to three different D-Wave quantum systems available to AWS users.

Leap Quantum Cloud Service

 

D-Wave’s customers interface with its systems through the Leap™ quantum cloud service. Leap delivers immediate, real-time access to the company’s Advantage quantum computer and quantum hybrid solver service, all with enterprise-class performance and scalability.

Leap allows developers proficient in Python to get started building and running quantum applications. Through a seamless and secure cloud-based connection, users can easily start solving complex problems of up to 1 million variables and 100,000 constraints.

Using Leap, D-Wave customers have developed quantum hybrid applications for use cases in manufacturing, logistics, financial services, life sciences, materials science, retail and transportation. By eliminating the need to wait hours, days or weeks to get good answers to a broad array of problems, D-Wave is helping businesses move forward.

D-Wave Launch

D-Wave Launch™ is the company’s onboarding platform aimed at helping businesses easily start their quantum journey. Through this program, D-Wave’s team of experts and partners aid enterprises in identifying best use cases for quantum and work with them to develop a proof of concept and production pilot.

From there, the team coordinates with customers to get their hybrid quantum applications up and running, providing ongoing Leap quantum cloud access to ensure the application is operating smoothly and delivering real business value.

Target Verticals

While the potential applications for quantum computing are effectively limitless, D-Wave has identified a number of industry verticals as key areas of focus for its quantum architecture, providing case studies for each. These include:

• Manufacturing – D-Wave worked with Volkswagen to identify a commercial optimization application, the binary paint shop problem, which was run on D-Wave’s hybrid solver service. The solver outperformed four purely classical methods on problem sizes at commercial scale (N=3,000). In a separate project, similar inputs were tested using a leading ion trap system, which failed to find any commercial solution.
• Life Sciences – Menten AI makes use of D-Wave quantum computing to assist in the design of novel therapeutic peptides—short strings of amino acids that can act as potent drugs. With the rise of COVID-19, D-Wave’s Advantage system made it possible to identify molecules that might be especially well-suited for binding and inhibiting the related spike protein, producing several promising peptide designs.
• Finance – Multiverse Computing, a leader in developing quantum solutions for the financial sector, leveraged D-Wave’s hybrid solver service in a collaboration with BBVA, one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Multiverse demonstrated management strategies that far exceeded the granularity of traditional returns in a fraction of the time, helping BBVA identify a low-risk portfolio for investment.

Market Opportunity

The quantum computing total addressable market is projected to grow between $450 billion and $850 billion over the next 15 to 30 years, with between $5 billion and $10 billion of anticipated TAM growth coming in the next three to five years, according to Boston Consulting Group. Driving factors behind this growth include rising investments in quantum computing tech by governments and an increasing number of commercial use-cases.

Forward-thinking organizations see quantum as an opportunity to move ahead of the competition. From finding efficiencies and reducing waste to decreasing time to solution and solving problems abandoned due to complexity, the business value is real. According to data from 451 Research, 40% of large enterprises are already experimenting with quantum computing.

D-Wave is strategically positioned – in an industry with significant barriers to entry – as evident by a decades-long track record serving a roster of blue-chip customers. The company is singularly focused on helping its customers achieve clear value by leveraging quantum computing in practical business applications. With a full stack of systems, software, developer tools and services, D-Wave is working to enable enterprises, governments, developers and researchers to access the power of quantum computing, thereby providing an intriguing opportunity for prospective investors.

D-Wave’s current investor base includes PSP Investments, Goldman Sachs, BDC Capital, NEC Corporation, Aegis Group Partners and In-Q-Tel.

Leadership Team

Dr. Alan Baratz has served as the CEO of D-Wave since 2020. Previously, as Executive Vice President of R&D and Chief Product Officer, he drove the development, delivery, and support of all of D-Wave’s products, technologies, and applications. Dr. Baratz has over 25 years of experience in product development and bringing new products to market at leading technology companies and software startups. As the first president of JavaSoft at Sun Microsystems, he oversaw the growth and adoption of the Java platform from its infancy to a robust platform supporting mission-critical applications in nearly 80 percent of Fortune 1000 companies. He has also held executive positions at Symphony, Avaya, Cisco, and IBM. Dr. Baratz holds a doctorate in computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

John Markovich is the company’s CFO. He brings to D-Wave over three decades of experience working with rapidly growing private and public technology companies across all stages of development. Mr. Markovich has directed the finance, accounting, tax, treasury, M&A, legal, operations, customer service, IR, HR, and IT functions for companies ranging from privately held pre-revenue startups to an NYSE-listed Fortune 500 multi-national company with over $1.2 billion in annual revenue. During his career, he has negotiated and closed over 150 debt, equity, M&A, and joint venture transactions exceeding $2.5 billion in value; over a dozen private placements; nearly a dozen M&A transactions; and several international joint ventures. Mr. Markovich holds a BS in Business from Miami University and an MBA from the Michigan State Graduate School of Business.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), closed Wednesday's trading session at $5.82, up 8.1784%, on 4,783,076 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 57,511,940 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.7505/$11.41.

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NEWTON GOLF Company (NASDAQ: SPGC)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight NEWTON GOLF Company (NASDAQ: SPGC).

NEWTON GOLF Company (NASDAQ: SPGC), a Sacks Parente Company, is a technology-forward golf equipment manufacturer committed to enhancing player performance through innovative design. Since its founding in 2018, the company has developed a growing portfolio of premium golf products, including putters, golf shafts, grips, and related accessories. Its proprietary advancements include the First Vernier Acuity putter, patented Ultra-Low Balance Point (ULBP) technology, weight-forward Center-of-Gravity (CG) design, and ultra-light carbon fiber putter shafts.

As part of its commitment to growth in golf shaft technologies, the company expanded its manufacturing operations in April 2022, opening a dedicated facility in St. Joseph, Missouri. This move reinforced its goal of maintaining high-quality production standards while manufacturing and assembling substantially all of its products in the United States. In addition to golf clubs and accessories, NEWTON GOLF is exploring expansion into golf apparel and other product categories.

The company sells its products through multiple channels, including resellers, its direct-to-consumer website, Club Champion retail stores, and distributors in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea. Future expansion may include growth through mergers, acquisitions, or the development of complementary product lines.

NEWTON GOLF Company is headquartered in Camarillo, California.

Products

NEWTON GOLF is focused on delivering high-performance golf equipment with a strong emphasis on precision engineering and cutting-edge materials. The company’s key product lines include:

• Newton Motion Golf Shafts: Launched in November 2023, these shafts are engineered with proprietary flex profiles designed for greater distance, reduced dispersion, and optimized performance across swing speeds. The company’s DOT system eliminates traditional shaft flex definitions, making it accessible to all golfers.
• Gravity Putters: Introduced in October 2024, these putters incorporate patented Ultra-Low Balance Point (ULBP) technology to improve stroke consistency and tighten putt dispersion. Manufactured in the U.S., they feature premium materials such as steel, aluminum, titanium alloys, and patented magnesium face plate technology.
• Golf Grips & Accessories: The company continues to innovate in this category, providing golfers with performance-enhancing grips and accessories to complement their clubs.

All NEWTON GOLF products are manufactured with strict quality control standards to ensure precision and reliability, reinforcing the brand’s reputation for premium performance.

Market Opportunity

The global golf equipment market was valued at approximately $8 billion in 2022, with the U.S. market accounting for $2.9 billion. The golf club segment dominated the industry, representing 45.7% of total market share. Increasing participation in golf, particularly among younger players and women, is driving demand for high-quality, customizable golf equipment.

Key industry trends supporting growth include:

• The increasing popularity of premium, high-performance golf equipment among both professionals and amateurs.
• A shift toward customization, as golfers seek tailored products that enhance performance.
• A growing interest in golf from younger demographics, with amateur and collegiate golfers being particularly receptive to innovation.

NEWTON GOLF’s emphasis on U.S.-based manufacturing provides it with a competitive edge in terms of supply chain efficiency, quality control, and sustainability, further strengthening its position in the market.

Leadership Team

Dr. Greg Campbell, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, brings nearly 40 years of experience in emerging technologies, product development, and public company leadership. He currently serves as CEO of V-Grid Energy Systems, a California-based company focused on converting agricultural waste into renewable electricity and bio-carbon. He has successfully taken two companies public and previously managed a $1.2 billion P&L as SVP & GM at Lam Research. Campbell holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from UCLA and a BA/MA in Engineering from Cambridge University.

Ryan Stearns, Chief Financial Officer, was appointed in 2024 and oversees financial planning and corporate strategy. He brings expertise in scaling businesses and optimizing financial performance to support the company’s growth.

NEWTON GOLF Company (NASDAQ: SPGC), closed Wednesday's trading session at $0.108, up 0.9345794%, on 140,465,392 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 30,212,670 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.09/$6.69.

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