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Release – Kuya Silver Appoints Former Las Bambas General Manager Edgardo Orderique to Lead Peru Operations and Reports Year End 2025 Financial Results

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – April 24, 2026) – Kuya Silver Corporation (CSE: KUYA) (OTCQB: KUYAF) (FSE: 6MR1) (the “Company” or “Kuya Silver“) is pleased to announce financial and operating results for the three months and full year ending December 31, 2025, while also announcing a significant strengthening of its in-country leadership – appointing Edgardo Orderique, former General Manager of MMG’s Las Bambas mine, as General Manager, Peru, alongside a seasoned operational and finance team.

The fourth quarter marked another period of meaningful progress at the Bethania Silver Project in Peru, highlighted by record tonnes processed, significant upgrades to infrastructure, and a strengthened balance sheet, which was further bolstered in Q1 2026. As disclosed more recently in the Kuya Silver Press Release dated April 22, 2026, Kuya Silver has achieved sustained production of approximately 100 tonnes per day (“tpd“) and is advancing toward its Phase 1 target of approximately 350 tpd by the end of 2026.

Strengthens Peru Management Team Including New High Profile General Manager

Kuya Silver is also pleased to announce the appointment of three senior managers to lead its operations in Peru, as the Company advances the production ramp-up at its Bethania silver mine. These appointments are intended to strengthen operational, financial, and administrative execution as production increases. With Mr. Orderique’s appointment, a leader who ran a 150,000 tonne-per-day mine with 8,800 personnel, a significant addition enhancing the operating team in Peru as the Company ramps up production at the Bethania project to 350 tpd.

David Stein, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kuya Silver, remarked: “As we advance the Bethania mine toward higher, steady-state production levels, it is important that our operational and financial leadership is aligned with that growth. The addition of experienced senior leaders in Peru strengthens our ability to execute safely, efficiently, and in accordance with our development plans.”

Edgardo Orderique – General Manager, Peru

Mr. Orderique has been appointed General Manager, Peru, with responsibility for all Peruvian operations, including both mining and future processing business units. He is a senior mining executive with extensive experience managing large-scale operations in Peru.

Mr. Orderique previously served as General Manager of Minera Crespo, part of the Apucorp Group, where he led the construction of the industrial processing facilities and the development of the mining operation. He also served at MMG’s Las Bambas copper operation, where he oversaw approximately 2,800 employees and 6,000 contractors, improved throughput from 140,000 tpd to 150,000 tpd, reduced unit operating costs, and maintained a low total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR).

Prior to Las Bambas, he served as General Manager of Glencore’s Antapaccay mine, where he led a capital expansion program, improved operating performance, and managed community and stakeholder relations without disruption to operations.

He has held various leadership roles within Peru’s mining sector, including President of the XV National Mining Congress (2024), President of the Sustainability Forum at the XVI National Mining Congress (2026), and current Director of the Mining Engineering Institute of Peru (IIMP).

Jesus Palomino – Operations Manager

Mr. Palomino is a mining engineer with over 14 years of experience in underground mining operations in Peru and internationally. Most recently, he served as Underground Mine Manager at Calibre Mining Corp. in Nicaragua, overseeing mine planning, safety, cost control, and underground mining methods.

Previously, Mr. Palomino was General Manager of Glencore’s Sinchi Wayra operation in Bolivia and held senior operational roles at Glencore Antapaccay, Hochschild Mining, and Minera Santa Luisa. At Santa Luisa, he oversaw a production increase from approximately 800 tpd to 2,000 tpd while reducing operating costs.

German Minaya – Finance & Administration Manager

Mr. Minaya is a finance executive with an MSc in Finance and an MBA, with experience across mining operations in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, and Zambia. He most recently served as Finance Director at Tumi Technology & Innovation.

Prior roles include Regional Risk Manager and financial subject matter expert for copper projects at Glencore, where he implemented risk governance frameworks for large capital projects, and Chief of Finance and Risk Management at Minsur, where he led financial initiatives related to tax exposure mitigation and cash flow generation. Mr. Minaya has also held senior finance roles at Chinalco, Anglo American, and Newmont, and is currently completing the Emerging CFO Programme at The Wharton School.

Edgardo Orderique, General Manager, Peru, added: “Bethania is transitioning from early production into a period of operational scaling. My focus will be on execution discipline, safety performance, and stable operating results as the Company advances its production objectives.”

Q4 2025 and Full Year Financial Highlights

For the three months and year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded revenue of $307,331 from Bethania concentrate sales, compared to $150,129 revenue in the prior-year quarter (Q4 2024). Production costs totaled $680,669 – which is expected during the pre-steady-state ramp-up phase, as the company continued to develop multiple underground faces, expand ventilation and haulage infrastructure, and train personnel. Importantly, these costs are investments in future production capacity, and cash operating costs per tonne are expected to decline meaningfully as throughput increases toward 350 tpd.

The Company recorded a net loss of $428,930 for Q4 2025, significantly improved from a net loss of $1,878,279 in Q4 2024 primarily due to increased revenue and lower exploration costs, the latter reflecting the impact of a VAT of $1,361,530 recovery recognized in 2025.

For the full year ended December 31, 2025, Kuya Silver recorded a net loss of $3,584,373, a 41% improvement over the $6,047,203 net loss in the same period of 2024. The improvement reflects improved revenue generation from Bethania due to increasing production and higher silver prices and reduced exploration spending as the operation moved further into development and ramp-up and significantly less was spent on the Silver Kings project compared to 2024.

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Year End Overview – Strong Financial Position

Kuya Silver ended the year with a significantly strengthened balance sheet. Cash at the end of 2025 increased to $9,339,023, and net working capital surplus of $9,862,354, compared to a working capital deficit of $677,145 at December 31, 2024.

The improvement was primarily driven by the Company’s Q3 2025 financing, in which it issued raised gross proceeds of $6,566,000 (CAD $9,070,000) as well as warrant exercises in the quarter that raised an additional $4,875,539. These funds provided the near-term capital required to support the ongoing production ramp-up at Bethania and other growth initiatives such as exploration. Also in Q3 2025, the Company completed an early settlement of its remaining convertible debentures, further strengthening the working capital position.

Subsequent to quarter-end, 5,674,353 warrants have been exercised for proceeds of CAD $2,132,136 in addition to the previously disclosed January 2026 equity financing (gross proceeds of CAD $25.5 million).

As a result, Kuya Silver held approximately $27.0 million in cash as of March 31, 2026 – fully funding the current expectations for investment in the Phase 1 ramp-up to 350 tpd, the Camila plant acquisition, and the expanded 20,000-metre exploration program in 2026. The Company does not expect to require additional financing to achieve these milestones.

Outlook

Kuya Silver’s primary near-term objective remains maintaining stable production of 100 tpd at the Bethania Silver Project as a pathway to advancing production growth and development to reach its phase one production target of 350 tpd in 2026. Kuya Silver is also implementing a modernization program focused on improving underground haulage and material handling efficiency to support higher and more consistent throughput.

The Company increased its exploration program to target 20,000 metres of drilling in 2026, combining underground and surface diamond drilling. Underground drilling will be focused on the Santa Elena concession to enhance geological understanding at depth and assist with future mine planning. Surface program is designed to expand known mineralized structures near existing operations and test high-priority regional silver vein systems within trucking distance to the Bethania mine.

National Instrument 43-101 Disclosure

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Kevin J. O’Connell, P.E., Independent Technical Advisor to Kuya Silver and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

About Kuya Silver Corporation

Kuya Silver is a Canadian‐based mineral exploration and development company with a focus on acquiring, exploring, and advancing precious metals assets in Peru and Canada.

For further information, please contact:
David Stein, President & Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (604) 398-4493
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kuyasilver.com

Reader Advisory

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Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Release – Snail Games USA Releases New Developer Diary for Internally Developed Upcoming AAA Title For The Stars

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

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April 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM EDT

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CULVER CITY, Calif., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced a major milestone in its long-term growth strategy with the release of a new developer diary for For The Stars, offering investors and media an in-depth look at the game’s current development progress, including new pre-alpha footage and previously unreleased concept art.

The new developer diary gives a behind-the-scenes look with various team members working on the upcoming internally developed AAA title. Lead Software Engineer Stephen O’Donnel shared, “For The Stars is a highly ambitious project, and we want to deliver a wide range of player experiences; from exploring worlds and building civilizations, to encountering alien races and strange creatures.”

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The update underscores Snail Games’ continued transformation from a traditional publishing focused company into a diversified game developer with a growing portfolio of internally created premium IP.

“It is safe to say that Snail Games is entering an exciting new chapter,” said Heidy Chow, CFO at Snail Games USA. “We are strategically expanding beyond legacy titles and leveraging our platform to create original content with global reach. For The Stars is our first step to grow meaningfully beyond our foundational ARK franchise. Internally developing a AAA title has been a core investment focus over the past several years that we believe will further diversify not only our gaming portfolio but our financial profile. We look forward to providing additional updates on ramp towards the title’s official release.”

The Company’s accelerating shift toward first-party development is increasing ownership of strategic intellectual property while broadening its portfolio beyond aging legacy titles. With multiple internally developed projects advancing and expansion opportunities through owned ecosystems, Snail Games believes it is building a stronger and more scalable operating foundation.

About Snail, Inc.
Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) is a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: https://snail.com/

Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws. Such statements are based upon various facts and derived utilizing numerous important assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “projects,” “estimates,” “plans” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts, although not all forward-looking statements include the foregoing. The forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s continued transformation from a traditional publishing focused company into a diversified game developer with a growing portfolio of internally created premium IP, entering a new chapter, strategically expanding beyond legacy titles and leveraging the Company’s platform to create original content with global reach, the accelerating shift toward first-party development increasing ownership of strategic intellectual property while broadening the Company’s portfolio beyond aging legacy titles, and building a stronger and more scalable operating foundation. Any forward-looking statements included herein reflect our current views, and they involve certain risks and uncertainties, including, among others, acceptance of our titles in the marketplace and the successful development, marketing or sale of our titles and our ability to retain our key employees or maintain our Nasdaq listing. These risks should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statement included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was initially made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, unless required by law.

Investor Contact:
John Yi and Steven Shinmachi
Gateway Group, Inc.
949-574-3860
[email protected]

Release – Xcel Brands & Gemma Stafford Launch GemmaMade on QVC

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

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April 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

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NEW YORK, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB), an industry leading media and consumer products company specializing in building influencer-driven brands through social commerce and live streaming, is excited to announce International Baking Star, chef and creator of the YouTube sensation Bigger Bolder Baking, Gemma Stafford, will be premiering GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford on QVC Sunday, April 26^th, 2026.

For her debut collection, GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford draws inspiration from her Irish heritage, featuring signature kitchen pieces designed to bring the spirit of Ireland into the home. Rooted in her belief that the kitchen is the heart of the home, the collection includes thoughtfully crafted tools like her signature Magic Bowls and Mugs, alongside traditional baked goods such as her Traditional Irish Scones, inviting home bakers to create and share comforting, heritage-inspired delicacies. With a focus on simplicity and accessibility, GemmaMade empowers home bakers to streamline their time in the kitchen, offering intuitive tools and essentials that make baking more approachable, efficient, and enjoyable without compromising on quality or tradition.

“After 12 years and millions of conversations with home bakers around the world, I’ve had a front-row seat to how people really bake at home. With GemmaMade, that comes to life through tools like our Magic Bowls and Mugs, designed to simplify every step from mixing to cooking to serving, and for the first time, baked goods like my Traditional Irish Scones available directly to our audience. It’s a new way of thinking about baking — built from real experience and a reflection of how creator-led brands are shaping what comes next,” said Gemma Stafford, professional chef and creator of Bigger Bolder Baking and GemmaMade.

“We are so excited to introduce Gemma and her GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford to the QVC customer through livestream TV and invite her enormous social following to join her on this new journey. Gemma’s warm personality, and Irish wit and charm that she expresses through her delicious recipes and famous one mug meals and desserts make for engaging and fun filled television,” stated Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel Brands.

GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford brings a new perspective to baking and home cooking that will make her an immediate sensation with the QVC customer. Tune into Gemma when she premieres on QVC Sunday, April 26^th and again on Wednesday, April 29^th.

About Xcel Brands

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, licensing, marketing, live streaming, and social commerce sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as social commerce. Xcel owns the Halston, Judith Ripka, and C. Wonder brands, as well as the co-branded collaboration brands TowerHill by Christie Brinkley, Trust. Respect. Love by Cesar Millan, GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford and Off/Duty by Coco Rocha brand and also holds noncontrolling interests or long-term license agreement in MesaMia by Jenny Martinez. Xcel also owns and manages the Longaberger by Shannon Doherty brand through its controlling interest in Longaberger Licensing, LLC. Xcel is pioneering a modern consumer products sales strategy which includes the promotion and sale of products under its brands through interactive television, digital live-stream shopping, social commerce, brick-and-mortar retailers, and e-commerce channels to be everywhere its customer’s shop. The company’s previously owned and current brands have generated in excess of $5 billion in retail sales via livestreaming in interactive television and digital channels alone, and has over 20,000 hours of content production time in live-stream and social commerce. The brand portfolio reaches in excess of 46 million social media followers with broadcast reach into 200 million households. Headquartered in New York City, Xcel Brands is led by an executive team with significant live streaming, production, merchandising, design, marketing, retailing, and licensing experience, and a proven track record of success in elevating branded consumer products companies. For more information, visit www.xcelbrands.com.

About Gemma Stafford
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people how to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand, Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.

For further information please contact:

Seth Burroughs
Xcel Brands
[email protected]

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Release – ACCO Brands Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

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04/24/2026

LAKE ZURICH, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 22, 2026.

About ACCO Brands Corporation

ACCO Brands is the leader in branded consumer products that enable productivity, confidence and enjoyment while working, when learning and while playing. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE^®, Five Star^®, Kensington^®, Leitz^®, Mead^®, PowerA^®, Swingline^®, Tilibra^® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.

Chris McGinnis
Investor Relations
(847) 796-4320

Kori Reed
Media Relations
(224) 501-0406

Source: ACCO Brands Corporation

Intel Breaks Its Dot-Com Ceiling: What a 26-Year Breakout Means for the Chip Sector

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) did something Friday that took 26 years to accomplish — it traded above its dot-com-era peak set in the year 2000. With shares surging more than 22% on the heels of a blowout first-quarter earnings report, the stock cleared a ceiling that had capped rallies multiple times over the past two decades and is now trading in price discovery territory for the first time since the internet bubble.

The catalyst was a Q1 2026 earnings print that demolished Wall Street expectations across every key metric. Intel posted revenue of $13.6 billion, up 7% year-over-year, against analyst consensus that had penciled in closer to $12.4 billion. Non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $0.29, crushing the $0.01 estimate. For context, that’s a 28-cent beat on the bottom line — a number that tells you just how badly the Street had underestimated Intel’s momentum heading into the quarter.

The segment doing the heavy lifting is Data Center and AI. That division posted revenue growth of 22% year-over-year, making it Intel’s fastest-growing area. More telling: AI-driven business revenue surged 40% year-over-year, marking the sixth consecutive quarter in which the company exceeded its own guidance. Intel Foundry — its contract manufacturing arm — also contributed meaningfully, bringing in $5.4 billion, up 20% sequentially.

It’s worth noting that Intel did report a GAAP net loss of $3.7 billion for the quarter, driven primarily by $4.1 billion in restructuring and other charges, including a Mobileye goodwill impairment. That number is real and matters, but the market’s reaction tells you investors are focused on the operating trajectory — not the one-time write-downs.

The technical story is just as significant as the fundamental one. Intel had been trapped below its 2000 peak for over two decades, with failed breakout attempts in both 2020 and 2021. The stock had already staged a remarkable recovery before earnings, rising more than 60% off its March 30 low and adding roughly $130 billion in market value in that stretch. Friday’s move didn’t just extend that rally — it changed the long-term chart structure entirely.

Intel isn’t alone in its momentum. The PHLX Semiconductor Index is currently on a 17-consecutive-day winning streak, one of the longest runs in the index’s history. The entire chip complex has been repriced higher as AI infrastructure buildout accelerates and demand for advanced silicon continues to outstrip supply.

Management guided Q2 2026 revenue to a range of $13.8 to $14.8 billion, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.20 and a non-GAAP gross margin of 39% — forward guidance that signals the company expects its momentum to hold.

The key watch now is whether Intel can close at a record high above $75.83 by the end of Friday’s session. A confirmed close above that level would be a landmark moment for one of the most watched charts in technology. A retreat back below $65, however, would reframe this move as a failed breakout — and signal the stock needs more time before it can sustain new all-time highs.

Either way, Intel’s earnings don’t just matter for INTC shareholders. They’re a read-through for semiconductor capital spending, AI chip demand, and the broader thesis that the CPU — not just the GPU — has a critical role in the next wave of AI infrastructure.

Century Lithium Corp. (CYDVF) – Century Lithium Advances Demonstration Plant Relocation

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

Friday, April 24, 2026

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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A step forward in Century’s development strategy. The company is advancing the relocation of its lithium extraction demonstration plant to Tonopah, Nevada, with commissioning expected in the second half of 2026. This facility previously operated in Amargosa Valley, where it successfully validated the company’s integrated process for producing battery-grade lithium carbonate from claystone. Current efforts include equipment transfer, construction of a new processing facility, and permitting activities, alongside planned metallurgical testing to further refine extraction efficiency and production methods.

The company’s process technology provides a notable competitive advantage. Century Lithium’s patent-pending chlor-alkali process utilizes salt-based reagents generated on-site, eliminating reliance on sulfuric acid and external supply chains. This design is particularly advantageous given the significant increase in global sulfur and sulfuric acid prices, allowing the company to maintain cost stability with the use of domestically available inputs such as sodium chloride and electricity while also enabling potential revenue from surplus by-products.

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MariMed Inc (MRMD) – Rescheduling? Finally?

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

Friday, April 24, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Rescheduling. Yesterday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blance announced he plans to “immediately” reschedule FDA-approved cannabis and state-licensed cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, while also ordering a “new expedited hearing with set deadlines, to fully reschedule marijuana.” While a Schedule III listing still would not federally legalize cannabis nor allow interstate commerce, it would further legitimize state-sanctioned cannabis businesses by eliminating the tax burdens under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code.

280E Elimination. The elimination of the 280E burden could represent huge savings for licensed cannabis businesses, potentially running into the billions. And, significantly, Acting Attorney General Blanche’s order provides the potential of a retroactive savings, with the order stating, “The Administrator encourages the Secretary of the Treasury to consider providing retrospective relief from Section 280E liability for taxable years in which a state licensee operated under a state medical marijuana license.”

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Travelzoo (TZOO) – Positioned For Earnings Upside as Subscription Model Scales

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

Friday, April 24, 2026

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Jacob Mutchler, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Q1 results reflect steady growth with investment-driven earnings pressure. Revenue increased 5% year-over-year to $24.3 million, in line with our estimate, while adj. EBITDA beat our estimate ($3.5 million versus our estimate of $2.9 million). EPS declined modestly as the company continued to prioritize member acquisition, highlighting the trade-off between near-term profitability and long-term value creation.

Subscription growth and renewals drove the quarter. Record membership renewals and continued Club Member acquisition were key drivers, reinforcing the strength of the subscription model and improving underlying unit economics despite upfront marketing costs. Membership Fee revenue, which represented 19% of total company revenue, increased by a solid 91%.

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Kelly Services (KELYA) – Some Green Shoots?

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

Friday, April 24, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Some Positives? The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book data is showing temp staffing jobs have been rising for the past six months after falling sharply over the prior four years. Historically, this is often a leading indicator that broader hiring is coming. However, the Iran conflict, AI impacts, and a still uncertain economy appear to be moderating hiring trends.

A Split Market. While layoffs and unemployment remain relatively low, hiring has fallen to levels last seen during the early pandemic. This has resulted in an unprecedented split: a stable job market for people who have jobs and recession-like for those trying to find one. Increased confidence in the economy should result in a hiring surge, in our view, with resulting benefits to staffing companies.

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Direct Digital Holdings (DRCT) – Strategic Progress Continues

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

Friday, April 24, 2026

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Jacob Mutchler, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Reverse split supports Nasdaq compliance and preserves strategic listing. The announced 4-for-1 reverse stock split (effective April 27, 2026), following the earlier 55-for-1 split, is intended to maintain Nasdaq compliance and preserve access to institutional capital, a key asset for executing the company’s long-term strategy.

Capital access remains intact, supporting operations through the transition period. Management continues to utilize equity facilities and recent capital raises to fund operations, with additional financing expected to bridge the company to anticipated cash-flow improvements in the second half of 2026.

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AZZ (AZZ) – FY 2026 Review and Outlook

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

Friday, April 24, 2026

Mark Reichman, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Fourth quarter and FY 2026 financial results. For FY 2026, AZZ reported adjusted net income of $187.1 million, or $6.19 per share, compared to $156.8 million, or $5.20 per share, during FY 2025, and to our estimate of $182.4 million, or $6.03 per share. Compared to FY 2025, sales increased 4.6% to $1.650 billion. AZZ generated a 23.9% gross margin as a percentage of sales compared to 24.3% during the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $367.6 million, representing 22.3% of sales, compared to $347.9 million, or 22.0% of sales, in FY 2025. Adjusted net income and EPS during the fourth quarter of FY 2026 were $40.4 million and $1.34, respectively, compared to our estimates of $35.7 million and $1.18 per share.

Updating estimates. We have modestly adjusted our FY 2027 estimates. We project revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS of $1,750.5 million, $386.7 million, and $6.75, respectively. Our FY 2027 estimates reflect a gross margin of $433.3 million, or 24.8% of sales, compared to 23.9% in FY 2026. Our previous FY 2027 revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS estimates were $1.750 billion, $386.0 million, and $6.70, respectively. We have also updated our forward estimates through 2032, which reflect modest increases in EBITDA and EPS.

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Consumer Sentiment Hits an All-Time Low — Even a Ceasefire Couldn’t Fix It

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

The University of Michigan’s final April Consumer Sentiment reading came in at 49.8 — beating the 48.5 economists anticipated, but landing in a place no one wanted to be: the lowest level ever recorded. That means Americans right now are more anxious about their economic futures than during the 2008 financial crisis, the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, or the inflation surge that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The data reflects the ongoing economic disruption triggered by the U.S.-Iran conflict, which has driven gas prices up by more than a dollar per gallon on average since hostilities began. A two-week ceasefire temporarily softened the blow, and sentiment did improve slightly as a result. But survey director Joanne Hsu made clear in the release that diplomatic moves which don’t translate into actual relief at the pump — or lower prices on store shelves — aren’t enough to meaningfully shift consumer confidence.

That’s the core challenge here. Stocks have hit record highs this week, and the ceasefire offered a moment of cautious optimism. Yet sentiment fell across every demographic measured — age, income, education level, and political affiliation. That kind of across-the-board deterioration signals something broader than partisan frustration or market volatility. It points to a deeply embedded anxiety about where prices are headed.

The inflation data reinforces that concern. Year-ahead inflation expectations jumped to 4.7% in April, up from 3.8% in March — the largest single-month increase since April 2025, when sweeping tariff announcements rattled markets. Long-term inflation expectations climbed to 3.5%, the highest mark since last October. For context, both of these figures were well below 3% during the relatively stable 2019–2020 period. Americans don’t just feel squeezed now — they expect to keep feeling squeezed.

This disconnect between a rallying stock market and cratering consumer confidence is worth paying close attention to. Equity valuations often price in future optimism, but consumer sentiment is a more direct measure of how households — the engine of U.S. consumer spending, which drives roughly 70% of GDP — are actually behaving and planning. When confidence erodes to record lows, it tends to translate into deferred purchases, tighter household budgets, and reduced risk-taking across the board.

For investors tracking small and microcap equities, the downstream effects of sustained consumer pessimism are real. Companies in discretionary spending categories, regional retail, and consumer services face headwinds that don’t disappear when the S&P 500 ticks higher. The gap between Wall Street’s mood and Main Street’s reality has rarely been this wide — and historically, one of them ends up being right.

Release – Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation Receives Expected Notice from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC Pertaining to its Form 10-K of December 31, 2025

Posted on April 23, 2026April 24, 2026 by [email protected]

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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On April 17, 2026, Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (NASDAQ: LTRY; LTRYW) (“SEGG Media” or “the Company”) received a notice (the “Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that, as a result of not having timely filed the Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025 with the SEC, the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Listing Rule”), which requires timely filing of all required periodic financial reports with the SEC.

Additionally, the Notice indicated that under the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company may submit a plan to regain compliance with the Listing Rule within 60 days and, following receipt of such plan, Nasdaq may grant, at its sole discretion, an extension of 180 calendar days from the Form 10-K due date or October 12, 2026, for the Company to regain compliance.

While the Company can provide no precise assurances as to timing for filing the 10-K, the Company plans to file the Form 10-K as soon as reasonably possible to regain compliance with the Listing Rule.

About SEGG Media Corporation

SEGG Media (Nasdaq: SEGG, LTRYW) is a global sports, entertainment, and gaming group operating a portfolio of digital assets including Sports.com, Concerts.com, TicketStub.com, Lottery.com, and Veloce Media Group. Focused on immersive fan engagement, ethical gaming, and AI-driven live experiences, SEGG Media is redefining how global audiences interact with the content they love.

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