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Aurania Resources (AUIAF) – The Value of a Diversified Portfolio

Posted on November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Friday, November 28, 2025

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

Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Advancing parallel projects. In addition to its exploration project in Ecuador, the company is advancing two projects in France, a gold exploration project in Brittany, and a nickel recovery project in Corsica. In October, Aurania announced a third project near Turin, Italy, where it is evaluating the recovery of nickel and cobalt from the waste tailings of the former Balangero asbestos mine. The projects in Corsica and Italy offer significant environmental benefits for the nearby communities, along with the economic benefit of recovering valuable critical metals.

Private placement financing. On November 20, Aurania announced a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 12,500,000 units at a price of C$0.12 per unit to raise gross proceeds of up to C$1,500,000. Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. A warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share at an exercise price of C$0.25 per warrant for a period of 24 months following the closing of the offering.

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Transatlantic HCLS M&A: The Talent Integration Mandate

Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Bridging the Compensation, Culture, and Compliance Gaps for Value Realization in 2025

The Healthcare and Life Sciences (HCLS) sector continues to be a powerhouse for global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity, driven by digitalization, specialized therapeutics, and the imperative for integrated care models. When European entities acquire US counterparts, the primary risk to deal value shifts from financial modeling to human capital integration. In 2025, transatlantic HCLS deals face an unprecedented trifecta of challenges: navigating the US’s competitive, burnout-driven talent market; identifying and realizing true operational synergies; and bridging the fundamental divide between US and EU compensation and benefits philosophies. Successfully integrating talent across these vastly different labor ecosystems is now the defining feature of deal success.

The Fierce Pursuit of Specialized US HCLS Talent

The US HCLS talent market in 2025 is defined by scarcity, rising costs, and high turnover – especially for highly specialized roles in advanced therapeutics, bioinformatics, and AI-driven diagnostics. Would-be European acquirers of US HCLS companies must move beyond reactive hiring to adopt future-ready strategies:

Skills-First & AI Operationalization: The industry is moving toward skills-based hiring, particularly for critical roles that drive transformation and innovation (e.g., Gene Editing, GenAI). While AI is being widely operationalized to streamline administrative burdens (scheduling, screening, drafting job descriptions), it has yet to be proven as a strategic tool for high-level talent strategy or predicting cultural fit. Smart integration plans, therefore, should prioritize leveraging AI to accelerate efficiency while reserving human expertise for assessment and strategic sourcing.
EVP and Retention over Recruitment: High turnover, burnout, and the rise of non-traditional healthcare employers (tech, consulting) have made retention the top priority. The Employer Value Proposition (EVP) must be hyper-personalized and focused on fostering Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB), shifting the focus from simply who is hired to who stays, grows, and thrives. Post-merger, US employees often prioritize clear career pathways, flexibility, and supportive management when choosing to remain with the combined entity.
Proactive Pipelining: Due to the shrinking talent pool, organizations might rely heavily on talent pipelining and targeted outbound campaigns, establishing relationships with specialized talent before roles are officially posted. Integration teams could leverage the European target’s existing academic partnerships or regional centers of excellence to feed into the US-side pipeline for highly technical roles.

Operational Synergies: A Shift to Scope and Capability

Transatlantic HCLS M&A is increasingly dominated by scope deals—acquisitions focused on new technology, market access, or specific clinical capabilities, rather than simple scale. Synergy capture in these deals is more complex and requires aggressive planning that goes beyond traditional cost-cutting:

Revenue Synergies in R&D and Market Access: The most significant value tends to be found in revenue synergies, such as combining the European acquirer’s innovative R&D capabilities and global footprint with the US target’s vast commercialization strength and specialized talent access. Due diligence must build complex synergy models to validate these revenue forecasts, which are inherently more difficult to predict than cost savings.
Consolidating Back-Office Functions: Classic operational synergies still apply, particularly in consolidating redundant non-patient-facing functions. Examples include streamlining financial administration, IT infrastructure, and back-office services like Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) or billing. This consolidation can lead to immediate cost savings and process standardization but must be executed early in the integration lifecycle to realize value.
Cultural Alignment as a Synergist: Synergy capture is often derailed by poor cultural alignment. Integration planning should prioritize blending cultural elements early on. For a European company acquiring a US firm, navigating different approaches to hierarchy, risk tolerance, and work-life balance will be crucial to retaining the very R&D or specialized operational talent the deal was meant to secure.

Navigating the Transatlantic Compensation & Benefits Chasm

The starkest challenge in harmonizing US and EU operations lies in aligning compensation, benefits, and labor practices, which reflect fundamentally different societal models:

The Salary and Contribution Divide: US salaries are generally higher, often dramatically so for specialized roles (e.g., mid-level tech salaries can show a 30–50% gap). However, the underlying employer cost structure differs significantly. US employers bear steep costs for private, market-driven healthcare ($8,000 to $16,000+ per employee annually), while EU employers bear heavy social charges and payroll contributions that fund state-backed universal healthcare and pensions. Integration teams should employ dual benchmarks, modeling both equal salaries (for equity assessment) and market-specific total compensation (for budget control).
Mandated Benefits and Labor Law: Europe offers generous, often legally mandated benefits, including a minimum of 20+ paid vacation days, comprehensive parental leave, and stricter labor protections regarding notice periods and dismissal costs. In contrast, US benefits are a competitive tool, varying widely by state and company size. Attempting to impose a US-centric “low vacation, high private insurance” model on EU operations could result in catastrophic talent loss and non-compliance with local labor law.
Compliance Complexity: The US operates under a fragmented legal structure of both federal (e.g., ACA and COBRA and state-specific laws (sick leave, minimum wage, worker classification), whereas the EU operates under centralized directives, but implementation varies across 27 Member States (e.g., Spain and Portugal requiring 14-month salaries). HR teams must deploy local expertise to avoid compliance pitfalls, particularly around worker classification and termination processes.

In conclusion, successful transatlantic HCLS M&A requires HR integration teams to treat human capital as a strategic asset, not just a line item. Value is realized when the best of both labor ecosystems is preserved, harmonizing compensation and benefits while leveraging the combined entity’s specialized talent pools through proactive, skills-focused strategies.

In the next installment of our Europe-US Cross-Border HCLS M&A series, we move from people to data, tackling the ultimate transatlantic compliance hurdle: the clash between GDPR and HIPAA. Learn how European acquirers can avoid major fines and deal breaks by meticulously auditing and integrating data governance across two radically different legal frameworks.

About the Authors:

Nathan Cali is a Managing Partner at Noble Capital Markets with more than 18 years of Capital Markets experience. He has been a lead Managing Director/Head of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Banking and Advisory franchise at NOBLE since 2017 and was previously a sell-side equity analyst for 9 years. Nathan is a Board Member of Precise Bio, a tissue engineering, biomaterials, and cell technologies company, including cardiology, orthopedics, and dermatology. He was previously a board observer of Eledon Pharmaceuticals (ELDN:NASDAQ, f.k.n.a. Anelixis Therapeutics, Inc.), a phase II biotechnology company. Prior to joining NOBLE, Nathan gained investment experience as a portfolio account analyst/manager at Franklin Templeton Investments. Nathan also currently holds series 7, 79, 86, and 87 FINRA designations.

Hinesh Patel, MCMI ChMC is a Partner in CNM LLP’s Los Angeles Office with over 20 years of experience in accounting. He leads and oversees the firm’s Accounting and Transaction Advisory practice. He brings a vast knowledge of US GAAP, technical accounting, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) reporting requirements to his role at CNM. Hinesh primarily focuses on technical accounting, IPO readiness, SEC reporting, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining CNM, Hinesh worked as a Senior Manager at Deloitte with a primary focus in the technology, manufacturing, consumer business and entertainment industries for both public and private companies. He has assisted various companies through the IPO process and advised on a range of accounting services including technical accounting, financial reporting, and new business processes requirements.

Matthew (Matt) Podowitz is the founder and Principal Consultant of Pathfinder Advisors LLC, bringing experience on 400+ global M&A engagements to his clients. He specializes in the critical operational and technology aspects of M&A transactions, providing due diligence, carve-out, integration, and value creation services. Known for practical, actionable advice derived from extensive hands-on experience with healthcare and life sciences transactions, Matt helps companies, investment banks, and private equity firms navigate complex cross-border HCLS M&A through every step of the transaction lifecycle. Leveraging his perspective as a dual US/EU citizen, he provides seamless support for transactions in both markets. His background includes leadership roles at firms like Ernst & Young, Grant Thornton, and CFGI.

Chris Raphaely is the Co-Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Health Care & Life Sciences Practice where he provides sophisticated transactional and regulatory counsel to an array of health care providers and investors in the health care industry. His practice focuses on mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture transactions for health care clients and the comprehensive regulatory schemes requisite to doing business in the health care space. Chris routinely handles matters involving payer negotiations, payment disputes and contract enforcement, accountable care organizations, management services organization, clinically integrated networks, value based payment arrangements, pharmacy benefit management and third party administrator contracts for self-insured employers, digital health, organizational and governance structures, HIPAA, information privacy and security, tax exemption, Stark Law, fraud and abuse matters, clinical integration, medical staff relations, facility and professional licensing, Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act, and general compliance. Prior to joining the firm, Chris served as the deputy general counsel to Jefferson Health System and general counsel to the system’s accountable care organization and captive professional liability insurance companies.

Hemisphere Energy (HMENF) – Third Quarter Results In Line with Expectations

Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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

Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Third quarter financial results. Hemisphere reported revenue of C$23.1 million in Q3, down from C$26.7 million in the prior-year period, but slightly above our estimate of C$21.6 million, due to better-than-expected pricing. Net income totaled C$6.9 million, or C$0.07 per share, compared to C$8.6 million, or C$0.09 per share, last year, and in line with our forecast of C$6.9 million, or C$0.07 per share. Average daily production of 3,571 boe/d (99% heavy oil) declined 1% year-over-year due to summer workover downtime, but wasn’t far off from our estimate of 3,606 boe/d. Adjusted funds flow (AFF) from operations was C$10.1 million, or C$0.10 per share, roughly in line with our estimate of C$10.0 million, or C$0.10 per share.

Updating estimates. Reflecting slightly better than expected Q3 results but modestly lower 2025 production guidance of 3,600–3,700 boe/d, we are adjusting our full-year forecasts. We now expect 2025 revenue of C$92.7 million, compared to our prior estimate of C$93.7 million. Our operating cost assumption increased modestly to C$38.1 million from C$37.9 million. We now project 2025 net income of C$26.5 million, or C$0.27 per share, versus our previous forecast of C$27.4 million, or C$0.27 per share. AFF is projected at C$40.0 million, up from our earlier estimate of C$41.0 million. For 2026, we are holding our forecast steady with revenue of C$93.7 million, net income of C$27.7 million, or C$0.29 per share, and AFF of C$39.7 million.

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GDEV (GDEV) – Efficient Capital Use Drives Improved 2025 Outlook

Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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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Strong Q3 results. The company reported Q3 revenue of $97.6 million and adj. EBITDA of $26.7 million. While revenue was slightly below our estimate of $100.0 million, adj. EBITDA strongly outperformed our estimate of $7.2 million. Notably, the strong adj. EBITDA figure was largely driven by more efficient use of marketing spend, which decreased by 43% from the year earlier comparable period.

Key operating metrics. Bookings and monthly paying users (MPU) decreased by 4% and 16%, respectively, compared with the prior year period, but the decrease was expected as the company is focused on the quality of gameplay and retaining high-quality users. Furthermore, the company’s strategy is showing early signs of success, as average bookings per paying user (ABPPU) increased from $92 in Q3’24 to $107 in Q3’25.

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Fed Beige Book Points to Slower Spending and Hiring Ahead

Posted on November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book, released Wednesday, paints a picture of an economy losing momentum as 2025 draws to a close. With consumer spending weakening, hiring slowing, and businesses facing persistent cost pressures, the report arrives at a critical moment: just two weeks before the Fed’s next interest rate decision — and during a time when official data remains delayed due to a record-long government shutdown.

The Beige Book, which compiles anecdotal insights from businesses across all 12 Federal Reserve districts, showed that consumer spending declined further during the first half of November. Retailers reported softer foot traffic and more price-sensitive consumers, a sign that household budgets may be tightening again after a relatively steady summer.

At the same time, the US labor market — which has remained resilient for years — is now showing clearer signs of softening. According to the report, employers are scaling back hiring, implementing freezes, and trimming hours. Some firms indicated they were only replacing departing employees rather than adding new roles, while others attributed reduced hiring needs to efficiency gains from artificial intelligence, which is increasingly being used to automate entry-level or repetitive tasks.

Rising health insurance premiums are adding to the strain, increasing labor costs even as companies attempt to limit headcount.

Tariffs and Costs Keep Inflation Sticky, Even as Demand Softens

On the inflation front, the Beige Book noted that tariffs have pushed input costs higher for manufacturers and retailers, though companies vary in how much they pass along to consumers. Some are raising prices selectively based on customer sensitivity, while others feel strong competitive pressure to absorb the costs — squeezing profit margins.

However, the report also showed that prices for some materials have declined due to sluggish demand, delayed tariff implementation, or reduced tariff rates. This mixed environment reflects the broader disinflation trend the Fed has been monitoring closely.

Still, most businesses expect cost pressures to continue, even if they are hesitant to raise prices significantly in the near term.

Why the Beige Book Matters: Rising Odds of a December Rate Cut

With many government economic indicators delayed, the Beige Book is now one of the few timely sources of insight available to the Fed ahead of its December 10 policy meeting. And based on the slowdown in both spending and hiring, investors are increasingly convinced that the central bank will act.

Market expectations for a December rate cut climbed above 85%, rising sharply this week following comments from multiple Fed officials. New York Fed President John Williams said there is “room” for a near-term cut, while San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly and Fed Governor Chris Waller both signaled concern about the softening labor market.

However, not all policymakers agree. Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid have urged caution, pointing to mixed inflation signals and warning against moving too quickly.

With consumer spending cooling, hiring softening, and inflation pressures lingering, the Fed’s Beige Book suggests an economy that is decelerating — but not collapsing. Whether that slowdown is enough to justify a December rate cut will be decided in less than two weeks, making this one of the most pivotal policy moments of the year.

Gas Prices Drop Below $3 in Most States — and Markets Are Responding

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Americans hitting the road for Thanksgiving are getting an unexpected gift this year: significantly cheaper gas. For the first time in several years, more than half of U.S. states now report average gasoline prices below $3 per gallon — a welcome relief as millions prepare for the busiest travel week of the holiday season.

According to AAA, the national average sits at $3.05 per gallon, almost identical to this time last year. But the national figure doesn’t tell the full story. Twenty-eight states — especially across the Midwest, Great Plains, and Gulf Coast — have already fallen below $3. Some stations in Oklahoma have even posted $1.99 per gallon, marking the first sustained return of sub-$2 fuel since 2021.

Why Prices Are Falling — and Why Investors Care

Although seasonal patterns always help bring prices down in late fall, this year’s decline is being driven more directly by market forces that investors are watching closely. As colder weather approaches, drivers naturally consume less fuel, and refineries switch to winter blends that cost less to produce. These shifts usually bring moderate price relief.

But this time, the move is more significant because crude oil prices have been trending sharply downward. Both Brent and West Texas Intermediate — the world’s key oil benchmarks — have dropped more than 17% since January. Negotiations surrounding a potential peace plan between Ukraine and Russia have reduced geopolitical pressure on oil supply, causing traders to unwind long positions and reassess risk premiums.

For the energy sector, these developments have created a very different landscape than earlier in the year. Falling crude prices generally translate into softer revenue outlooks for oil producers, refiners, and integrated energy companies. As a result, energy stocks — which were among the strongest performers in previous cycles — have been trading with heightened volatility. Investors watching tickers like XOM, CVX, MPC, VLO, and major ETF benchmarks such as XLE are seeing direct impacts from this price retreat.

Market Opportunities and Risks

Lower gas prices often boost consumer spending in other categories, potentially supporting retail, travel, and hospitality stocks. But the inverse is true for segments tied to crude oil production. Drillers, exploration companies, and refiners tend to experience narrowing margins when crude prices decline.

However, for long-term investors, falling prices can also create strategic entry points into quality energy names. Historically, the energy sector has been one of the most cyclical in the market, and downturns have often preceded periods of renewed growth — especially when global demand rebounds or supply conditions tighten.

The Broader Economic Picture

California and Washington remain outliers with prices above $4 per gallon, but across most of the U.S., the current price movements are easing pressure on households that have been battling inflation on multiple fronts. With oil markets stable and demand softening as winter approaches, analysts expect gas prices to trend even lower heading into Christmas.

For consumers, it means more affordable travel. For markets, it signals shifting momentum in the energy sector. And for investors, it highlights a key moment to assess where the next opportunity might emerge — whether in undervalued energy stocks, travel-sector plays that benefit from lower fuel costs, or diversified holdings that capture both trends.

As the holiday season begins, falling gas prices are offering immediate relief on the road and setting the stage for important shifts in the energy and stock markets.

Codere Online (CDRO) – Looking Past The Noise

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Codere Online refers, collectively, to Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. and its subsidiaries. Codere Online launched in 2014 as part of the renowned casino operator Codere Group. Codere Online offers online sports betting and online casino through its state-of-the art website and mobile application. Codere currently operates in its core markets of Spain, Italy, Mexico, Colombia, Panama and the City of Buenos Aires (Argentina). Codere Online’s online business is complemented by Codere Group’s physical presence throughout Latin America, forming the foundation of the leading omnichannel gaming and casino presence in the region.

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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Q3 Results. The company reported Q3 revenue of €51.6 million, essentially flat with the prior year period and below our estimate of €56.0 million. Adj. EBITDA of €2.9 million was modestly better than our estimate of €2.6 million. Notably, when excluding the impact of the Mexican Peso devaluation in Q3, revenue was up roughly 3% over the prior year period.

Solid fundamentals. Notably, while the company benefited from an 11% increase in monthly active customers, it was largely offset by a 10% decrease in monthly average spend, primarily attributed to the Mexican Peso devaluation. Moreover, the company recorded 85,000 first-time deposit customers in Q3, a 26% y-o-y. Importantly, the company’s cost per acquisition was €167, which is its lowest since Q1 2023.

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Century Lithium Corp. (CYDVF) – A Strong Treasury and Visible Progress

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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

Hans Baldau, Associate Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Progress on multiple fronts. Century Lithium’s 100%-owned Angel Island Lithium Project hosts one of the largest known sediment-hosted lithium resources in the United States. Century is advancing an integrated end-to-end solution to convert lithium-bearing claystone into battery-grade lithium carbonate. Century has completed and submitted all baseline and environmental studies to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in advance of Angel Island’s Plan of Operations and is working on an update to the 2024 Feasibility Study. Submission of the Plan of Operations will begin the federal permitting process under the National Environmental Policy Act.

Demonstration plant. The company has relocated its Demonstration Plant from Amargosa Valley, Nevada, to its 20-acre facility at the Tonopah Airport, where it will continue research, development, and material handling. The relocation is intended to consolidate operations, improve logistical efficiency, and lower costs.

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V2X (VVX) – New Awards Momentum Continues

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

V2X builds innovative solutions that integrate physical and digital environments by aligning people, actions, and technology. V2X is embedded in all elements of a critical mission’s lifecycle to enhance readiness, optimize resource management, and boost security. The company provides innovation spanning national security, defense, civilian, and international markets. With a global team of approximately 16,000 professionals, V2X enables mission success by injecting AI and machine learning capabilities to meet today’s toughest challenges across all operational domains.

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

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Awards. With the Federal government once again open, contract awards are once again being announced by the Department of War. VVX’s award momentum continues, providing the Company with a solid base of business going into 2026, in our view.

Iraq F-16. On November 20th, subsidiary Vectrus Systems LLC. was awarded a $252.1 million cost-plus fixed-fee indefinite contract action for base support services in support of the Iraq F-16 program. Recall, this is one of the major $1 billion-plus contracts V2X has recently won. This contract provides for base operating support, base life support, and security services at the Martyr BG Ali Flaih Air Base in Iraq, and is expected to be complete by September 24, 2026.

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SEGG Media Corporation (SEGG) – Waiting For Revenues To Ramp

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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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Modest Q3 results. SEGG’s reported modest revenues and an operating loss for its Q3. The financial performance underscores the early-stage nature of the business and reflects the limited current monetization across its portfolio. We did not anticipate that the Q3 financial results were going to be meaningful. More importantly, are the steps that the company is taking to make acquisitions and build its businesses.

All-Sports facility pushed out. The company’s venture to launch its All-Sports Arena in Boca Raton appears to be stalled as it negotiates a broader lease arrangement with the landlord, seeking as much as 140,000 square feet instead of the original 100,000 square feet. This broader arrangement should allow a better customer experience, given the ability to add more experiential components, such as Formula I simulators.

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Comstock (LODE) – Comstock Metals Advances Toward 2026 Commissioning

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Comstock (NYSE: LODE) innovates technologies that contribute to global decarbonization and circularity by efficiently converting under-utilized natural resources into renewable fuels and electrification products that contribute to balancing global uses and emissions of carbon. The Company intends to achieve exponential growth and extraordinary financial, natural, and social gains by building, owning, and operating a fleet of advanced carbon neutral extraction and refining facilities, by selling an array of complimentary process solutions and related services, and by licensing selected technologies to qualified strategic partners. To learn more, please visit www.comstock.inc.

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

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Final Permitting Pathway for Industrial-Scale Facility. Comstock Metals received eligibility for its Air Quality Permit from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), completing the major regulatory requirements needed to commission its 100,000-ton-per-year solar panel recycling facility in Silver Springs, Nevada. The approval keeps commissioning on track for the first quarter of 2026, with equipment deliveries expected before year-end. The facility is designed to process more than three million end-of-life panels annually using Comstock’s certified zero-landfill system that recovers aluminum, glass, silver, and other metals. We expect the facility to begin ramping up operations during the second quarter of 2026.

A Leading U.S. Solar Recycling Platform. This marks the first industrial solar recycling air permit issued in Nevada and reinforces Comstock’s leading position to accommodate a growing national waste stream. With most legacy U.S. solar panels deployed across Nevada, California, and Arizona, the Silver Springs, Nevada hub positions Comstock to serve more than half of the domestic decommissioning market. The Comstock Metals team is evaluating additional processing and storage locations to support broader expansion as panel retirements accelerate.

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Robinhood CEO’s AI Startup Harmonic Hits $1.45 Billion Valuation as It Pushes “Mathematical Superintelligence”

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Harmonic, an emerging force in artificial intelligence research, has reached a valuation of $1.45 billion after closing a new $120 million Series C fundraise. Co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, the company is pursuing one of the most difficult challenges in AI: eliminating hallucinations and improving models’ ability to reason with absolute accuracy.

The latest funding round was led by Ribbit Capital, with continued backing from Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins. Emerson Collective, the investment firm founded by Laurene Powell Jobs, also joined as a new investor. The deal marks Harmonic’s third major raise in just 14 months, bringing its total funding to $295 million—a remarkable trajectory for a company that has not yet commercialized its technology.

A Focus on AI That Doesn’t Guess

While most generative AI models excel at producing fluent text, images, and code, they also suffer from a core flaw: they can produce incorrect or fabricated answers. Harmonic’s approach seeks to eliminate this issue entirely by building what it calls Mathematical Superintelligence (MSI)—an AI system grounded in formal logic and verifiable reasoning.

At the core of Harmonic’s research is its flagship model, Aristotle, which is trained on synthetic mathematical proofs. These computer-generated examples allow the model to strengthen its problem-solving skills and operate with precision rather than probabilistic guessing.

Aristotle’s performance has already drawn significant attention. In July, the model performed at the International Mathematical Olympiad, placing alongside teams from Google and OpenAI. This achievement helped validate Harmonic’s focus on advanced reasoning and contributed to heightened investor interest.

Formal Reasoning as the Foundation

Unlike most AI models that express reasoning in natural language, Harmonic’s system produces its reasoning as Lean4 code, a formal language that can be checked step-by-step for correctness. This approach aims to make the model’s output not only accurate but fully verifiable.

This design offers a major advantage in fields where errors can lead to significant financial, safety, or operational consequences. Harmonic sees strong long-term potential in industries such as aerospace, finance, automotive systems, and cybersecurity, where decision-making must be reliable and traceable.

Preparing for Commercial Uses

For now, Harmonic’s technology remains primarily research-focused, and the company is still pre-revenue. However, it has opened its Aristotle model to the public through a free API, allowing developers, researchers, and mathematicians to experiment with its reasoning capabilities. Early users have leveraged the tool to verify proofs, test algorithms, and explore new mathematical discoveries.

A significant portion of the new funding will support the large-scale computing resources required to train high-precision reasoning models. As Harmonic scales, it expects to explore commercial applications, particularly in areas where traditional AI systems lack the reliability necessary for mission-critical environments.

A New Frontier for Trustworthy AI

With hallucinations remaining one of the largest barriers to widespread AI deployment, Harmonic is positioning itself at the forefront of a new generation of models: systems built not just to generate answers, but to justify them through rigorous, machine-verifiable logic.

Its latest valuation underscores a growing belief among investors that the next wave of AI innovation will be defined by accuracy, transparency, and trust—not just raw model size.

As Harmonic continues its research, the industry will be watching closely to see how Mathematical Superintelligence evolves and whether it can redefine what reliable AI looks like in practice.

Diana Shipping Moves to Acquire Remaining Genco Shares in Strategic Expansion Bid

Posted on November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by slightbourne@noblecapitalmarkets.com

Diana Shipping Inc. has taken a significant step toward expanding its position in the global dry bulk sector with a proposal to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited. The company, which currently holds roughly 14.8% of Genco’s shares, is offering $20.60 per share in cash for full ownership—an offer designed to deliver immediate value while reshaping the competitive landscape of dry bulk shipping.

The proposed price reflects a meaningful premium across several metrics. It sits 15% above Genco’s most recent closing price before the announcement and more than 20% above the price recorded when Diana’s initial ownership stake became public earlier this year. It also aligns with the top end of Genco’s 10-year trading range, positioning the offer as a timely opportunity for shareholders to realize cash returns without waiting for market-driven movements in the cyclical shipping sector.

For Diana Shipping, the acquisition would represent a strategic expansion of its fleet capacity and operational leverage. Genco operates one of the industry’s more modern, fuel-efficient dry bulk fleets, which includes a mix of Capesize, Ultramax, and Supramax vessels. Integrating these assets into Diana’s platform would give the combined entity greater scale, more flexibility in vessel deployment, and broader exposure to diverse bulk cargo markets—including iron ore, coal, grain, and minor bulks.

From a timing perspective, Diana believes the market environment supports fleet consolidation. Dry bulk shipping has historically been cyclical, with periods of volatility driven by commodity demand, freight rates, and global trade patterns. Adding Genco’s fleet at this point in the cycle could position the combined company to benefit from future rate improvements, expanded vessel utilization, and optimized operating costs.

Diana has expressed confidence in its ability to finance the acquisition through a new debt facility, supplemented by asset sales where appropriate. The company emphasizes that any post-transaction divestments would be selective, with the goal of maintaining a balanced, efficient fleet while strengthening the overall balance sheet.

Another key component of the proposal is workforce integration. Diana has publicly recognized the value of Genco’s employees and signaled plans to draw from both organizations when forming the management and operational structure of the combined company. This acknowledgment reflects industry-wide awareness that operational expertise—crew management, technical maintenance, and chartering efficiency—is just as vital as vessel count when creating long-term value in shipping.

While the proposal has been unanimously approved by Diana’s board, it remains non-binding and subject to negotiation. There is no guarantee that Genco’s board will move forward on the terms presented, nor that the two companies will reach a final agreement. Diana’s letter outlining the proposal has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of its updated Schedule 13D disclosure.

If completed, the acquisition would mark one of the more notable consolidation moves in the dry bulk industry in recent years. For shareholders, it presents a potential path to immediate liquidity. For Diana, it represents a strategic effort to expand scale, enhance fleet efficiency, and strengthen positioning in a global trade environment that continues to evolve.