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Release – SKYX Successfully Demonstrated Its Technologies During a Marriott SpringHill Suites Hotel Renovation as It Continues to Grow Its Market Penetration in the U.S. and Canada

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September 03, 2025 10:14 ET | Source: SKYX Platforms Corp.

SKYX’s Marriott Renovation Demonstration Validated the Significant Safety, Simplicity, Time Savings and Cost Savings Provided by SKYX’s Technologies During a Renovation Process

The Marriott Renovation Demo Incorporated SKYX’s Advanced and Smart Plug & Play Technologies, Including Ceiling lighting, Recessed Lights, Down Lights, Wall Lights, EXIT and Emergency Lights, Plug-In LED Backlight Mirrors, Among Others

SKYX Expects Its Technologies to Be Utilized and Included in Additional Marriot Renovations as well as in Additional Hotel Brands

Major Hotel Chains Commonly Require Its Hotels to Conduct a Full Renovation Every 7 Years

MIAMI, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) (d/b/a SKYX Technologies) (the “Company” or “SKYX”), a highly disruptive platform technology company with over 100 pending and issued patents globally and over 60 lighting and home décor websites, with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe and smart as the new standard, today announced that it successfully demonstrated its advanced technologies during a renovation at a Marriott SpringHill Suites Hotel owned by the Shaner Group as SKYX continues to grow its market penetration in U.S. and Canada (renovation video demo link included below).

During the Marriott renovation demonstration, SKYX incorporated its advanced and smart plug & play technologies, including ceiling lighting, recessed lights, downlights, wall lights, EXIT, and EMERGENCY lights, plug-in LED backlight mirrors among others.

SKYX’s Marriott renovation demonstration validated the significant safety aspects, time savings, and cost savings provided by SKYX’s technologies during a hotel renovation process. Major hotel chains commonly require its hotels to conduct a full renovation every 7 years. SKYX expects its technologies to be utilized and included in additional Marriott renovations as well as in other hotel brands.

SKYX Technologies’ demonstration at Marriot

SKYX Technologies’ demonstration at Marriot

Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman, of SKYX Platforms, said; “We are happy to report that we have successfully demonstrated our technology’s ability to provide significant hotel safety, time savings and cost savings during hotel renovation and buildouts while advancing and accelerating the renovation of hotels. We hope to continue demonstrating our technologies’ abilities in additional projects and remain focused on further scaling our footprint and unlocking long-term value through future recurring revenue opportunities.”

Lance Shaner, Founder of the Shaner Hotel Group, said; “We clearly recognize SKYX’s significant value of time saving, cost saving, and safety as demonstrated during our Marriott SpringHill Suites hotel renovation. As a significant long-term minded SKYX investor, I strongly believe that SKYX’s game-changing advanced and smart platform technologies will make hotels, buildings, and homes advanced, smart, and safe instantly, while saving cost, time, and lives.”

To view SKYX’s Technology Demo at Springs Hill Marriott CLICK HERE

About SKYX Platforms Corp.

As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 100 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns over 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://skyplug.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Investor Relations Contact:
Jeff Ramson
PCG Advisory
jramson@pcgadvisory.com

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Release – Newsmax Files Lawsuit Against Fox News

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September 3, 2025

Landmark Federal Antitrust Case Seeks Significant Damages

BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 3, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) (“Newsmax” or the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s subsidiary, Newsmax Broadcasting, LLC, has filed a major federal antitrust lawsuit against Fox Corporation and Fox News Network, LLC (collectively, “Fox”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

The suit, led by prominent antitrust litigators at Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C., accuses Fox of engaging in an extensive and unlawful campaign to block competition in the market for right-leaning pay television news, including Newsmax.

Newsmax’s action seeks damages under Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, the Florida Antitrust Act, and the Florida Deceptive & Unfair Trade Practices Act. Under federal law, any damages awarded in this case will be trebled – meaning Fox faces significant financial liability if Newsmax prevails.

The complaint alleges that Fox has abused its dominance in the right-leaning pay TV news market for years by coercing distributors into unfair carriage agreements designed to exclude or marginalize competitors like Newsmax.

Fox News, described in the complaint as a “must-have” channel for distributors, leverages its market power to impose restrictions that harm consumers, stifle competition, and drive up costs across the pay TV ecosystem.

Among the exclusionary tactics detailed in the complaint:

  • No-Carry Provisions: Fox conditions access to Fox News on agreements by distributors not to carry or to restrict competing right-leaning news channels.
  • Financial Penalties: If distributors carry Newsmax, Fox forces them to also carry low-demand channels like Fox Business or Fox Sports 2 in their most widely viewed tiers – triggering potentially tens of millions in extra fees.
  • Confidential Drag-Down Provisions: These clauses penalize distributors for placing Newsmax in basic packages by requiring simultaneous promotion of Fox’s less popular channels.
  • Intimidation Campaigns: Fox has allegedly pressured its guests to not appear on Newsmax, as well as has run online smear campaigns and hired private investigators targeting Newsmax executives to damage the Company’s credibility.

The result, the complaint asserts, is that Fox has deliberately blocked Newsmax’s growth in critical distribution platforms such as Hulu, Sling, Fubo, and other major platforms.

Internal Fox communications cited in the complaint reveal that senior executives and talent saw Newsmax as a competitive threat following the 2020 election. Texts, emails, and memoranda show Fox leaders acknowledging that Newsmax’s growing audience could “drastically change the landscape” of cable news, including:

  • Then-Fox host Tucker Carlson warned that “an alternative like Newsmax could be devastating to us.”
  • Fox News President Jay Wallace told CEO Suzanne Scott that Fox was on “war footing” over Newsmax’s rise.
  • Fox Chairman Rupert Murdoch instructed Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott that Newsmax “should be watched” as a result of press stories about the network.
  • Other executives tracked Newsmax’s bookings and content, openly strategizing about ways to contain the new competitor.

Harm to Competition and Consumers

The lawsuit alleges that Fox’s exclusionary conduct has had far-reaching consequences:

  • Higher Prices: By blocking competition, Fox has extracted supracompetitive carriage fees – charging distributors nearly $2.20 per subscriber per month, double CNN’s fees and six times MSNBC’s. These inflated costs have been or likely will be passed on to consumers.
  • Reduced Consumer Choice: Millions of right-leaning viewers who want an alternative have been denied access to Newsmax on affordable basic packages, leaving Fox as the only viable option.
  • Delayed Growth of Newsmax: Fox’s practices have prevented Newsmax from reaching critical mass with distributors, advertisers, and audiences, costing the Company hundreds of millions in lost carriage fees and advertising revenue.

“Fox has sought to protect and expand its monopoly power in the right-leaning pay TV news market by engaging in a suite of anticompetitive behaviors,” the complaint states. Fox’s unlawful and exclusionary conduct “has harmed not just Newsmax and other competitors,” but also “consumers and competition itself.”

Newsmax is represented by Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C., and Sperling Kenny Nachwalter, LLC, two of the nation’s premier antitrust litigation firms.

Both firms have extensive experience taking on monopolistic conduct and have successfully litigated complex cases involving dominant players in telecommunications, media, pharmaceuticals, and technology.

“Fox’s behavior represents a textbook abuse of monopoly power,” said Michael J. Guzman, lead counsel for Newsmax at Kellogg Hansen. “The law is clear: competition, not coercion, should decide what news channels Americans can watch. By leveraging its must-have status, Fox has blocked new voices, suppressed consumer choice, and extracted excess profits.”

“Fox may have profited from exclusionary contracts and intimidation tactics for years, but those days are over,” said Christopher Ruddy, Newsmax CEO. “This lawsuit is about restoring fairness to the market and ensuring that Americans have real choice in the news they watch. If we prevail, Fox’s damages could be tripled under federal law – an outcome that would send a powerful message to any company that thinks it can monopolize public discourse.”

The complaint underscores that Fox’s conduct harms not just Newsmax, but the competitive process itself. By keeping rivals off affordable distribution packages, Fox has denied millions of Americans the diversity of viewpoints that a healthy marketplace of ideas requires.

“American democracy depends on a vibrant and competitive media landscape,” Ruddy added. “Fox has acted as a gatekeeper, silencing emerging voices and overcharging consumers. Our lawsuit seeks not only justice for Newsmax, but also to protect the rights of viewers who deserve choice and fair pricing.”

Newsmax is asking the federal court to:

  • Declare Fox’s conduct unlawful under federal and state antitrust laws.
  • Award monetary damages as permitted by law.
  • Enjoin Fox from continuing exclusionary contracts and monopolistic practices.
  • Order equitable relief to restore competition in right-leaning pay TV news.

Additional information regarding the suit is available here: https://www.newsmax.com/Newsmax/media/PDFs/NewsmaxFoxComplaint.pdf

About Newsmax
Newsmax Inc. is listed on the NYSE (NMAX) and operates, through Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, one of the nation’s leading news outlets, the Newsmax channel. The fourth highest-rated network is carried on all major pay TV providers. Newsmax’s media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website Newsmax.com, and publications such as Newsmax Magazine. Through its social media accounts, Newsmax reaches 20 million combined followers. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top U.S. news brands and Forbes has called Newsmax “a news powerhouse.”

For more information, please visit Investor Relations | Newsmax Inc.

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Investor Contacts
Newsmax Investor Relations
ir@newsmax.com

SOURCE: Newsmax Inc.

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Release – Graham Corporation Appoints Mauro Gregorio to Board of Directors

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September 03, 2025 8:00am EDT

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BATAVIA, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) (“GHM” or “the Company”), a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission-critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the Defense, Energy & Process, and Space markets, today announced the appointment of Mauro Gregorio to its Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025.

Mr. Gregorio brings extensive global executive leadership experience and board governance expertise to Graham Corporation. He currently serves as a board member at Eagle Materials, and most recently served as a Board member of Radius Recycling and was President of the Performance Materials & Coatings division at Dow Inc., where he oversaw a $10 billion business segment focused on several industrial sectors related to Energy and other complex manufacturing processes.

“We are delighted to welcome Mauro to Graham’s Board of Directors,” said Matthew J. Malone, President and CEO. “His proven track record of transforming organizations and driving performance improvements on a global scale aligns perfectly with our growth objectives. Mauro’s extensive experience in the Energy & Process markets and operational excellence will be invaluable as we continue to execute our strategic plan.”

During his tenure at Dow Inc., Mr. Gregorio held multiple leadership roles including Business President of Consumer Solutions and Business President for Energy Solutions. His international career spans leadership positions across Europe, Latin America, and the United States. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Escola de Engenharia Maua in São Paulo and an MBA from Northwood University.

“I am honored to join Graham Corporation’s Board of Directors,” said Mr. Gregorio. “Graham’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence resonates strongly with me and my experience. I look forward to contributing to the Company’s continued success and helping drive long-term value creation for shareholders.”

About Graham Corporation

Graham is a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the Defense, Energy, & Process, and Space industries. Graham Corporation and its family of global brands are built upon world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer, cryogenic pumps, and turbomachinery technologies, as well as its responsive and flexible service and the unsurpassed quality customers have come to expect from the Company’s products and systems. Graham Corporation routinely posts news and other important information on its website, grahamcorp.com, where additional information on Graham Corporation and its businesses can be found.

For more information, contact:
Christopher J. Thome
Vice President – Finance and CFO
Phone: (585) 343-2216
CThome@graham-mfg.com

Tom Cook
Investor Relations
(203) 682-8250
Tom.Cook@icrinc.com

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Release – FAT Brands Inc. Announces Return of Andrew Wiederhorn to Chief Executive Officer

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09/03/2025

Mr. Wiederhorn will continue serving as Chairman of the Board while re-assuming day-to-day leadership as Chief Executive Officer 

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., (NASDAQ: FAT), parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, and 15 other restaurant concepts, today announces the return of Andrew (Andy) Wiederhorn as Chief Executive Officer. Effective today, Ken Kuick will be exclusively focused on his roles as Chief Financial Officer of FAT Brands and Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNP), and Taylor Wiederhorn will continue to serve as Chief Development Officer.

“I am grateful to both Ken and Taylor for their time as Co-CEO’s where they were instrumental in accelerating growth across our portfolio of brands,” said Andy Wiederhorn, CEO and Chairman of FAT Brands Inc. “I am thrilled to step back into the CEO role, building on our momentum and delivering on our strategic priorities—organic expansion, targeted acquisitions, increasing our manufacturing facility’s capacity and focusing on our balance sheet—to reinforce our position as a global leader in the restaurant industry.”

For more information on FAT Brands, visit www.fatbrands.com.

About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands

FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit fatbrands.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Erin Mandzik, FAT Brands
emandzik@fatbrands.com
860-212-6509

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GDEV (GDEV) – Operating Metrics Gain Positive Momentum

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Wednesday, September 03, 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 Q2 Results. The company reported strong Q2 results. Revenue of $119.9 million, and adj. EBITDA of $20.7 million, both easily surpassed our estimates of $97.0 million and $7.0 million, respectively, as illustrated in Figure #1 Q2 Results. Notably, management attributed the strong quarter to an increase in consumable in-app purchases, which are recognized during the quarter rather than being deferred over the average player life cycle of 28 months.

Key operating metrics. Bookings and monthly paying users (MPU) decreased by 14% and 18%, respectively, compared to the prior year period, but the decrease was expected as the company is focused on the quality of gameplay and not over-monetizing its user base. However, the company is showing signs of returning to growth as both average bookings per paying user (ABPPU) and MPUs increased sequentially from Q1. ABPPU increased from $90 in Q1’25 to $93 in Q2’25, and MPUs increased from 284,000 to 312,000 over the same period.


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Century Lithium Corp. (CYDVF) – Recent Financing Provides Financial Flexibility to Advance Angel Island

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Wednesday, September 03, 2025

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

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LIFE offering closed. Century Lithium closed the second and final tranche of its financing under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (LIFE). Together with the initial closing, the company issued a total of 15,785,833 units for aggregate gross proceeds of C$4,735,749.90. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at an exercise price of C$0.45 for a period of 60 months following the issuance of the units.

Use of net proceeds. Net proceeds from the financing will be used to complete an updated feasibility study for the company’s Angel Island Lithium Project, complete the project’s Plan of Operations, work towards National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, and fund general working capital.


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Kraft Heinz Breaks Up: Split Marks End of Unfulfilled $45 Billion Merger

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Kraft Heinz is officially dismantling a decade-old experiment in consumer goods consolidation, announcing plans to split into two publicly traded companies. The breakup, slated for completion in the second half of 2026, will create one company focused on sauces and spreads and another dedicated to grocery staples and ready-to-eat meals.

The move reflects a growing trend among global consumer brands, which are abandoning the diversified conglomerate model in favor of sharper focus, simplified structures, and more direct accountability. For Kraft Heinz, the decision comes after years of lagging sales, weak innovation, and declining brand equity despite its stable of iconic products.

Investors reacted cautiously, sending shares down more than 7% in Tuesday trading. While the spinoff has long been anticipated, markets remain skeptical about whether separating the businesses can meaningfully address underlying challenges. Analysts suggest the split could unlock near-term value, but note that execution risks remain high, particularly as private-label competition intensifies and consumer preferences continue shifting toward fresher, healthier options.

The grocery division, which will include brands such as Oscar Mayer and Lunchables, will be led by current CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera. The sauces and spreads business, housing household names like Heinz ketchup, Philadelphia cream cheese, and Kraft Mac & Cheese, will operate under new leadership yet to be appointed. Together, the two companies generated more than $25 billion in combined sales in 2024.

The separation is also the latest chapter in what has become one of the more disappointing large-scale mergers in recent memory. The 2015 tie-up of Kraft Foods and Heinz, engineered with backing from Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and private equity firm 3G Capital, was initially valued at $45 billion. The strategy relied heavily on cost-cutting, but growth never materialized as hoped. Today, Kraft Heinz carries a market value closer to $33 billion, with shares losing roughly 60% since the merger.

Even Buffett, one of the original architects of the deal, has expressed regret over the outcome. While acknowledging that splitting the company could simplify operations, he suggested the decision is unlikely to fix long-standing performance issues without deeper changes. His investment firm recently booked a multibillion-dollar write-down on its stake in the company.

Strategically, management argues the breakup will allow each entity to prioritize resources, pursue innovation, and scale its most promising categories. The company estimates separation costs of up to $300 million, but believes efficiencies will offset much of the expense. Still, industry analysts caution that Kraft Heinz’s core problem—relevance with consumers—will not be solved by structural changes alone.

The decision comes as the packaged foods industry undergoes broad realignment. Rivals such as Nestlé and PepsiCo are also facing shareholder pressure to streamline portfolios and accelerate growth. Meanwhile, recent moves like Keurig Dr Pepper’s planned $18 billion takeover of JDE Peet’s illustrate how sector leaders are experimenting with restructuring to remain competitive.

For Kraft Heinz, the split represents both an admission of past missteps and a chance to reset its trajectory. Whether investors will ultimately view the move as a turning point or a temporary lift will depend on how successfully each business can adapt in a crowded, fast-changing marketplace.

Release – InPlay Oil Corp. Confirms Monthly Dividend for September 2025

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CALGARY, AB, September 2, 2025 /CNW/ – InPlay Oil Corp. (TSX: IPO) (OTCQX: IPOOF) (“InPlay” or the “Company”) is pleased to confirm that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.09 per common share payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2025.  The monthly cash dividend is expected to be designated as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian federal and provincial income tax purposes.

About InPlay Oil Corp.

InPlay is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. The common shares of InPlay trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.

www.inplayoil.com

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For further information please contact: Doug Bartole, President and Chief Executive Officer, InPlay Oil Corp., Telephone: (587) 955-0632; Darren Dittmer, Chief Financial Officer, InPlay Oil Corp., Telephone: (587) 955-0634

Release – Codere Online Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition to New Role

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09/02/2025

Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, September 2, 2025 – (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Codere Online (Nasdaq: CDRO / CDROW, the “Company”), a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, today announced that Oscar Iglesias, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, notified the Company of his decision to step down from his role for personal reasons, effective upon the earlier of the completion of an orderly transition to his successor or December 31, 2025.

In connection with the transition and subject to shareholder approval, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) shall appoint Mr. Iglesias to the Board, where he formerly served between 2021 and 2023 and where he will remain actively engaged in driving Codere Online’s strategic direction.

Mr. Iglesias has been with Codere Online since 2021 and has played a central role in its growth and transformation. Among his many contributions, he was instrumental in leading the Company through its successful 2021 public listing via a merger with DD3 Acquisition Corp. II, thereby strengthening its capital position and enhancing its visibility in the market. Prior to that, Mr. Iglesias spent six years at Codere Group, Codere Online’s parent company, where he served as Global Head of Corporate Development and Deputy CFO.

“We are grateful to Oscar for his leadership and dedication over the past decade,” said Gonzaga Higuero, Chairman of the Board. “He has been a trusted partner and a driving force behind our journey from a private company to a Nasdaq-listed organization. We are pleased that he will remain closely involved with the Company as a member of our Board.”

Mr. Iglesias added: “I am very proud of what we have accomplished together, having successfully delivered on the plan we set out to investors in 2021. While I have made the personal decision to move on from a day-to-day role in the Company, I look forward to continue supporting Codere Online as both a Board member and shareholder of the Company.”

The Company has initiated a search process to identify a new Chief Financial Officer and is committed to a seamless transition.

About Codere Online
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 applications. Codere currently operates in its core markets of Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Argentina. Codere Online’s online business is complemented by Codere Group’s physical presence in Spain and throughout Latin America, forming the foundation of the leading omnichannel gaming and casino presence.

About Codere Group
Codere Group is a multinational group devoted to entertainment and leisure. It is a leading player in the private gaming industry, with four decades of experience and with presence in seven countries in Europe (Spain and Italy) and Latin America (Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Uruguay).

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Treasury Yields Spike as 30-Year Nears 5% Amid Global Bond Sell-Off

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U.S. Treasury yields rose sharply on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, as long-dated European bonds sold off and a busy slate of corporate debt offerings pressured markets. The 30-year Treasury yield approached the 5% mark, reflecting investor concern over the trajectory of U.S. monetary policy and broader economic conditions.

The move came as traders returned from the holiday weekend, digesting weak ISM manufacturing data that signaled softness in employment, overall activity, and prices paid, although new orders showed some recovery. Benchmark Treasury yields climbed roughly three basis points across the curve, with the 10-year and 30-year notes leading the advance. Block trades, including a large buyer of 10,000 10-year note contracts, helped stabilize yields near their session highs.

Yields in the United Kingdom and Europe also surged, contributing to pressure on U.S. debt markets. Analysts suggest that global long-term rates are recalibrating in response to rising inflation expectations abroad and uncertainties in policy direction. John Briggs, head of U.S. rates strategy at Natixis North America, noted that the 30-year approaching 5% is not a “magical number” but reflects genuine concerns about the path of long-dated bonds globally.

Investors are pricing in expectations for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut this month, though bets remain modest. Currently, futures indicate roughly 22 basis points of a quarter-point reduction at September’s meeting, with slightly more than two total quarter-point cuts priced by year-end. Analysts caution that the magnitude of easing will depend heavily on the August jobs report due Friday, which will offer a key read on the labor market and economic momentum.

The labor market is central to the Fed’s policy outlook. Governor Christopher Waller has expressed support for a 25-basis-point rate cut at the September meeting, but signaled that more aggressive easing could be warranted if employment data show pronounced weakness and inflation remains contained. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg anticipate August payrolls rose by only 75,000, with the unemployment rate inching up to 4.3%.

Kathy Jones, chief fixed income strategist at Charles Schwab, emphasized that Treasury yields are pricing in uncertainty about the Fed’s next moves. She highlighted the market’s sensitivity to coherent policy signals and the potential for the jobs report to influence the term premium, particularly in longer maturities.

The spike in yields has important implications for investors and corporations alike. Higher long-term rates increase borrowing costs for issuers and can weigh on equity valuations, particularly for growth and rate-sensitive sectors. Conversely, rate volatility may offer opportunities for fixed-income investors to adjust portfolios in anticipation of potential Fed easing.

Traders also note that September is historically a weak month for long-dated interest-rate exposure, which could compound volatility as markets digest both domestic and international developments. Any deviation from expectations in the jobs report or inflation metrics could sharply alter Treasury pricing and market sentiment.

As the week progresses, all eyes will be on Friday’s employment figures, which are expected to set the tone for the Fed’s September policy decision. Until then, Treasury markets remain on edge, balancing global pressures, domestic economic signals, and uncertainty around the central bank’s path forward.

Nicola Mining Inc. (HUSIF) – Early Innings of a Compelling Growth Story

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Tuesday, September 02, 2025

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

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Second quarter financial results. Nicola Mining Inc. (OTCQB: HUSIF, TSX.V: NIM) reported net income of C$1,181,286, or C$0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of C$2,519,885, or C$(0.02) per share, during the second quarter of 2024. We had projected a net loss of C$1,077,068, or C$(0.01) per share. The variance to our estimate was mostly due to a revaluation gain on marketable securities. We increased our 2025 net income and EPS estimates to C$11,004,631 and C$0.06 per share, respectively, from C$7,582,855 and C$0.04. We updated our commodity price assumptions based on actual July and August pricing and CME futures settlements for the remainder of 2025 and 2026.

Merritt Mill is ramping up production. With 200 tonnes per day of capacity, Nicola’s Merritt Mill is transitioning to full commercial production and cash flow generation. Nicola expects to utilize 100% of the mill’s capacity by the end of the third quarter. In early July, the Merritt Mill began processing ore received from Talisker Resources’ (OTCQX: TSKFF, TSX: TSK) Bralorne project. In addition to processing ore for Talisker, ore is expected to be received during the third quarter from Blue Lagoon’s (OTCQB: BLAGF, CSE: BLLG) Dome Mountain gold mine, and from the Dominion Creek Gold Project, of which Nicola owns a 75% economic interest.


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MustGrow Biologics Corp. (MGROF) – Reports 2Q25 Results; Sold Out of TerraSante

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Tuesday, September 02, 2025

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

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2Q25 Results. MustGrow reported record second quarter revenue of $2.8 million in 2Q25, compared to no revenue in the same period last year. Revenue was driven by the NexusBioAg segment, although TerraSante sales amounted to $318,832. Gross margin improved to 20.9%, up from 14.3% in the first quarter of 2025. MustGrow recorded a net loss of $1.1 million, or a loss of $0.02/sh in 2Q25, compared to a net loss of $0.96 million, or a loss of $0.02/sh, in 2Q24.

TerraSante. Initial sales ramp up of TerraSante has begun, with $318,832 of sales in the quarter, or triple its full year 2024 sales. MustGrow sold out of its TerraSante inventory in the U.S during the quarter. The improved TerraSante sales were a key driver in gross margin improvement. MustGrow is working on producing more TerraSante to meet demand.


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S&P 500 Pulls Back but Still on Track for Fourth Straight Monthly Gain

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U.S. stocks slipped on Friday as investors locked in profits heading into the long weekend, but the pullback wasn’t enough to erase August’s gains. The S&P 500 retreated 0.7% after notching a fresh record earlier in the week, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 123 points, or 0.3%.

Despite the losses, August remains another winning month for equities. The Dow is tracking a roughly 3% gain, the S&P 500 is up nearly 2%, and the Nasdaq has advanced more than 1%. That would mark the fourth consecutive month of gains for the broad market index, underscoring investor resilience even as inflation data and policy uncertainty remain in focus.

A key driver of Friday’s caution was the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) rose 2.9% year-over-year in July, matching expectations but accelerating from the prior month. The increase, the highest since February, highlighted ongoing price pressures just as the Fed prepares for its September policy meeting.

While inflation remains sticky, market consensus still points to a rate cut next month. Analysts note that the Fed is increasingly balancing inflation concerns against signs of cooling in the labor market. For now, many strategists believe the central bank will move forward with a cut, although the pace and magnitude of easing remain open questions.

Friday’s weakness also came against the backdrop of strong recent performance, leading some to view the decline as simple profit-taking. The S&P 500 had just closed above the 6,500 level for the first time, and investors often trim positions after fresh highs ahead of holiday weekends.

Earnings season added another layer to the cautious mood. Nvidia, which recently reported 56% revenue growth and reaffirmed its position at the center of the AI trade, slid 3% as traders digested headlines about China’s Alibaba developing a more advanced chip. The update raised questions about long-term competition and underscored the geopolitical risks surrounding U.S. technology exports.

Elsewhere, tariff worries resurfaced after Caterpillar warned of a potential $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion hit this year from new U.S. trade measures. Retailer Gap also flagged pressure on profits, highlighting how trade policy remains a headwind for corporate America.

Looking ahead, September looms as a potential test for the rally. Historically, the month has been the weakest for stocks, with the S&P 500 averaging a 0.7% decline since 1950, according to The Stock Trader’s Almanac. Bespoke Investment Group notes that the index has posted especially lackluster September performances over the past decade.

Still, momentum heading into the new month suggests investors are willing to look past near-term headwinds. With inflation cooling gradually, the Fed leaning toward easing, and earnings broadly holding up, the market may find support even as seasonal trends turn less favorable.