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MondayApr 14, 2025 3:17 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Evaluated as Buy or Sell Below $160 Amid Market Volatility

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) the parent company of Google, is drawing mixed sentiment from analysts as its stock hovers below the $160 threshold during broader market turbulence. Some argue the current dip presents a buying opportunity, given strong fundamentals in cloud computing, digital advertising, and AI development. Others remain cautious, pointing to rising regulatory pressures and tightening economic conditions. The debate reflects broader uncertainty as investors reassess valuations across the tech sector amid evolving monetary policy and geopolitical tensions.  Alphabet shares are currently trading at $157.13, down 1.1% on the day, as investors weigh growth potential against macroeconomic headwinds. …

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MondayApr 14, 2025 3:02 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) Announces Positive Data, Continued Advancement of HyBryte(TM)

Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need. The company today announced interim results from the ongoing open-label, investigator-initiated study (“IIS”) evaluating extended HyBryte(TM) (synthetic hypericin) treatment for up to 54 weeks in patients with early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (“CTCL”).  “We are pleased with these recent study results, giving patients an opportunity to access the therapy in an open-label setting,” said Soligenix CEO and President Christopher J. Schaber. “CTCL is an incredibly difficult to treat orphan disease and remains an area of unmet…

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MondayApr 14, 2025 2:43 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) General Motors (NYSE: GM), and Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) Face Mounting Pressure From China’s Critical Mineral Curbs 

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), and Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) are among the U.S. automakers most exposed to China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports, particularly gallium and graphite—materials essential to EV batteries and power electronics. Industry analysts warn that while other sectors might adapt, EV makers remain acutely vulnerable given their dependence on Chinese refining and processing. China currently controls 90% of global gallium and 60% of natural graphite output, and new export licensing requirements are expected to disrupt supply chains and spike prices, threatening profit margins and production targets.  As of the latest trading…

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MondayApr 14, 2025 2:30 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Dell (NYSE: DELL) Rally as U.S. Grants Tariff Exemptions on Key Tech Imports 

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) and other major hardware manufacturers surged after the U.S. government reinstated tariff exemptions on hundreds of Chinese imports, including semiconductors, computer components, and critical manufacturing tools. The move eases cost pressures for electronics firms reliant on Chinese supply chains, particularly those producing servers, smartphones, and data infrastructure. Analysts say the decision offers near-term relief to tech hardware margins and could help stabilize pricing volatility tied to geopolitical risk.  Apple shares are currently trading at $176.25, up 2.9%, while Dell has risen to $120.86, gaining 3.4% on the day. Broader tech indices also…

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MondayApr 14, 2025 1:50 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Immunic Inc. (NASDAQ: IMUX) Closes $5.1M Registered Direct

Immunic (NASDAQ: IMUX),a biotechnology company developing a clinical pipeline of orally administered, small molecule therapies for chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, has closed its previously announced registered direct offering of 5,666,667 shares of its common stock, each at a price of $0.90, led by Aberdeen Investments. Immunic secured approximately $5.1 million in gross proceeds, from which it intends to use the net to fund its clinical trials and operations and for other general corporate purposes. Titan Partners Group, a division of American Capital Partners, acted as the sole placement agent for the offering. To view the full press release, visit…

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MondayApr 14, 2025 1:25 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Gaia Inc. (NASDAQ: GAIA) Secures $7.2M in Underwritten Public Offering

Gaia (NASDAQ: GAIA), a conscious media and community company, recently announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 1,600,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price to the public of $5.00 per share. The company secured approximately $7.2 million in net proceeds from the offering, which it intends to use primarily for, but not limited to, enhancements of its artificial intelligence (“AI”) capabilities, the development of the Gaia Community project, and for general corporate purposes. Roth Capital Partners acted as joint book-running manager for the offering. For more information, visit https://nnw.fm/ozpOY About Gaia Inc. Gaia is…

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MondayApr 14, 2025 1:15 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Faces FTC Antitrust Trial Over Social Media Dominance

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) began its high-stakes antitrust battle with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as the trial opened in federal court Monday. The FTC accuses Meta of illegally maintaining a social media monopoly through acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, which the agency argues were strategic moves to suppress competition. The outcome could reshape how tech giants operate and acquire competitors, with potential ripple effects across the digital advertising landscape. Meta contends the acquisitions were legal and enhanced consumer choice, setting up a closely watched legal showdown. Meta shares are trading at $488.47, down 0.6% as the trial’s implications weigh…

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MondayApr 14, 2025 11:42 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Sekur Private Data Ltd. (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQX: SWISF) (FSE: GDT0) to Showcase Growth Strategy and Nasdaq Uplisting Plan at MicroCap Summit 

Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FSE: GDT0), a Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and private communications provider, announced that CEO Alain Ghiai will participate in The Spring MicroCap Summit in Vancouver on April 16, 2025. Ghiai will hold one-on-one meetings with investors to highlight Sekur’s recent private placement, strong SaaS margins, and launch of enterprise and government solutions. He will also outline the company’s planned uplisting to Nasdaq, which aims to improve liquidity and attract institutional capital. Sekur’s communications suite targets a fast-growing $14.5 billion secure mobile communications market with forecasted growth to $88.8 billion by 2032.  To view the full…

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MondayApr 14, 2025 11:11 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Advances Waterberg Mine Toward Development Decision

Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) reported financial results for the six months ended Feb. 28, 2025, and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Waterberg Project in South Africa. Planned as a fully mechanized underground mine, Waterberg is projected to be one of the world’s largest and lowest-cost PGM operations, producing platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, and by-product copper and nickel. Near-term goals include securing construction financing and concentrate offtake agreements. The company also continues R&D through Lion Battery Technologies, which is exploring the use of platinum and palladium in lithium batteries in partnership with Anglo American Platinum and…

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MondayApr 14, 2025 10:08 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) Prevails in Legal Dispute With Former CEO 

Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM), a biopharmaceutical company focused on neurodegenerative, metabolic and alcohol misuse disorders, announced that a reconsideration motion filed by former CEO Dr. Raza Bokhari was fully dismissed by the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Bokhari, terminated for cause in 2021, had previously lost an arbitration claiming wrongful dismissal, which resulted in a total cost award of approximately C$2.81 million plus interest. Additional court-awarded costs have raised the amount due to over C$3 million. Quantum BioPharma has initiated U.S. collection proceedings, resulting in a judgment entered in its favor by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…

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