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ROCK TECH LITHIUM ENGAGES ICP SECURITIES INC. FOR AUTOMATED MARKET MAKING SERVICES

TORONTO , Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSX-V: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") is pleased to announce that it has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. ("ICP") to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the TSX Venture Exchange and other applicable legislation. The agreement between the Company and ICP was signed with a start date of December 11 th, 2025, and is for four (4) months (the "Initial Term") and shall be automatically renewed for subsequent one (1) month terms (each such month, an "Additional Term") unless either party provides at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term or an Additional Term, as applicable.

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Retirees Are Missing Out: MLPA Delivers Nearly 8% Income From Infrastructure Giants Like Energy Transfer

The Global X MLP ETF (NYSEARCA:MLPA) offers exposure to energy infrastructure through master limited partnerships and delivers an extremely high 7.2% dividend yield today.

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Airbnb: Buy The Dip At Attractive FCF Multiples (Upgrade)

Airbnb is upgraded to Buy as bookings rebound, free cash flow surges, and valuation becomes attractive after recent underperformance. ABNB delivers 14% y/y gross bookings growth, outpacing most OTA peers, with product enhancements and flexible policies fueling demand acceleration. Expansion into services and disciplined share repurchases support long-term growth and shareholder value, with fully diluted share count down 3% y/y.

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News Events Push Around AMD Stock

If you hold Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), this week has been unsettling. The stock hasn't plummeted like Oracle, but the pressure could be building.

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Dealings in Securities by an Executive Director of AngloGold Ashanti plc

LONDON & DENVER & JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AngloGold Ashanti plc (the “Company”) (NYSE: AU; JSE: ANG) announces that an Executive Director, Alberto Calderon, has dealt in securities of the Company. Following the sale, Mr. Calderon continues to hold 338,849 shares and share incentive awards, and another 253,965 shares under the Performance Share Plan which have yet to vest. Name of Executive Director Alberto Calderon Name of Company AngloGold Ashanti plc Date of transaction 10 December 202.

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PhenixFIN Corporation Announces Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PhenixFIN Corporation (NASDAQ: PFX, PFXNZ) (the "Company"), a publicly traded business development company, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year and the fourth fiscal quarter of 2025.

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ITGR INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Integer Holdings Corporation Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers of Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) common stock between July 25, 2024 and October 22, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until February 9, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Integer Holdings class action lawsuit. Captioned West Palm Beach Firefighters' Pension Fund v.

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Johnson Outdoors Reports Results for Fiscal Year 2025

RACINE, Wis., Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced operating results for the fiscal year ending October 3, 2025.

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Katapult, The Aaron's Company, and CCF Holdings to Combine in All-Stock Transaction

Accelerates and Expands Combined Company's Growth Potential by Creating an Integrated Financial Solutions and Omni-channel Retail Platform for Non-Prime Consumers  Combined Company Will Have Greater Scale, More Operating Leverage and a Stronger Balance Sheet PLANO, Texas, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Katapult Holdings, Inc. (“Katapult” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KPLT), today announced the Company has entered into a definitive agreement with The Aaron's Company, Inc. (“Aaron's”), and CCF Holdings LLC (“CCF Holdings”) to combine in an all-stock transaction. The transaction will create a premier omni-channel platform that provides non-prime consumers access to durable goods and a comprehensive suite of innovative financial solutions tailored to their specific needs.

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Happy Belly Food Group's Heal Wellness QSR Announces Grand Opening of Newest Location in Toronto's Eaton Center

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 12, 2025) - Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE: HBFG) (OTCQB: HBFGF) ("Happy Belly" or the "Company"), a leader in acquiring and scaling emerging food brands across Canada is pleased to announce the grand opening of Heal Wellness ("Heal") in the Toronto Eaton Centre, one of the busiest and most visited retail destinations in North America. This opening marks a major milestone for the brand as it officially becomes Heal's 30th operating location nationwide.

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Bunker Hill Completes The Ranger Page Project Acquisition in Idaho's Silver Valley and Provides Corporate Update; Advances Exploration in Idaho Leveraging VRIFY's AI-Enabled Exploration Intelligence Software

KELLOGG, Idaho and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bunker Hill Mining Corp. (“Bunker Hill” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:BNKR |OTCQB:BHLL) is pleased to announce that further to the news release dated October 27, 2025, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary Silver Valley Metals Corp. (“Silver Valley”) has closed its previously announced asset purchase with Silver Dollar Resources (Idaho) Inc., a subsidiary of Silver Dollar Resources Inc. (“Silver Dollar”), which includes the option to acquire up to a 100% interest in the Ranger-Page mineral interests, covering the sites of six past-producing underground high-grade silver-lead-zinc mines located immediately adjacent to and to the west of the Bunker Hill Mine (the “Bunker Hill Mine”) in the prolific Silver Valley mining district of Idaho, USA (the “Ranger-Page Project”), and a 75% interest in the Government Gulch property (the “Blackhawk Property”, together with the Ranger-Page Project the ”Acquired Properties”).

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West to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference

EXTON, Pa. , Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE: WST), a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, today announced that it will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:00 am PST in San Francisco, California.

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Metal Energy Announces Additional Strategic Investor: Teck Acquires 9.9% Equity Interest to Fund Exploration on the NIV Property in BC

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 12, 2025) - Metal Energy Corp. (TSXV: MERG) (OTCQB: MEEEF) (the "Company" or "Metal Energy") is pleased to announce that Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") will make a strategic investment in Metal Energy and becomes a 9.9% shareholder, joining Centerra Gold Inc. ("Centerra"), who will also hold a 9.9% strategic interest. "We are pleased to welcome Teck as our second strategic investor in Metal Energy.

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Vodafone franchise reports lead government to examine 'power imbalance'

Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) shares showed no reaction to a spotlight being shone in Parliament about the treatment of franchisees. During business questions in the House of Commons, MP Justin Madders said: “I'm sure the department will have been aware of the coverage this week of some of the harrowing stories of the treatment of Vodafone franchisees,” and asked whether ministers would consider measures such as a statutory code or arbitration system to measures to redress a "power imbalance".

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Recent Pullback Provides Opportunity In Southern Company

The Southern Company is rated a Buy after a 15% pullback, offering a stable, income-producing utility with multiple growth catalysts for 2026. SO projects 5–7% annual EPS growth, supported by 8% regulated rate base and electric load growth through 2029, with 90% of earnings from regulated utilities. The company's $76 billion capital plan is 77% equity-funded through 2029, and SO will become a Dividend Aristocrat in 2025, likely driving ETF demand.

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Law Professor Sues Boeing After Alleged Exposure to Toxic Fumes on Flight

The lawsuit underscores the potential legal liability facing the industry as it grapples with a surge in fume events in recent years.

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Broker backs hVIVO 2026 rebound

Shore Capital thinks hVIVO PLC (AIM:HVO) shares are worth far more than the market price, despite a bruising year for the stock. The broker has reiterated its Buy rating and set a fair value of 25p a share, more than five times the current price of 4.8p.

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EPWK Curated Goods Officially Launches in January Next Year, Concurrently Initiates Global Supply Chain Recruitment Plan

XIAMEN, China , Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amidst the parallel trends of consumption upgrade and aesthetic evolution, the market calls for goods and shopping experiences that offer greater substance and stronger emotional connections. EPWK (Nasdaq: EPWK), a company listed on the Nasdaq in the United States, announces its strategic new project: the creative physical goods marketplace "EPWK Curated Goods," positioned as the "Source of New Pragmatism Lifestyle.

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Will JPMorgan Continue To Outperform?

JPMorgan stock (NYSE: JPM) has increased by approximately 29% year-to-date, significantly surpassing the 17% gain in the S&P 500 index during the same timeframe. Thus, the question is clear: why is JPMorgan continuing to excel—and can this momentum be sustained?

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Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Beat Palantir in 2026. Now Is a Great Time to Buy It Hand Over Fist

Palantir's stunning returns over the past several years have left the stock expensive. Snowflake is experiencing healthy growth and trades at a significantly lower valuation.

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PDD Holdings: My Top E-Com Pick For 2026

PDD Holdings is rapidly expanding its core e-commerce business, driven by strong online marketing and transaction services growth. The e-commerce company is cashed up and has considerable capital return potential in the future. Improving Chinese economic growth prospects in 2026 and potential market expansion into South Korea, Australia or Brazil are key catalysts for PDD in 2026.

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LDP: This Fund Should Outperform Preferred Stock ETFs If The Fed Keeps Cutting

The Cohen & Steers Limited Duration Preferred and Income Fund offers a 7.35% yield, better than major preferred stock indices, and provides leveraged exposure. LDP's leverage and foreign currency-denominated preferreds position it to benefit if the Fed continues rate cuts and the U.S. dollar weakens. While the fund's distribution is mostly covered by investment income and realized gains, some reliance on unrealized gains introduces modest sustainability risk.

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Heineken® Launches New WhatsApp Technology That Swaps Voice Notes for Real Life Conversations Over a Beer

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We've all been sent voice notes that - instead of offering a quick update - turn into miniature podcasts lasting what seems like forever.

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FEPI: High Tech, High Income, Both Good Things For 2026

REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF offers a 25% annual distribution rate via a covered call strategy on the 'Magnificent 15' innovation stocks. FEPI's high income comes at the cost of capped upside, with lagging performance versus uncovered indexes, but provides high monthly distributions. The fund maintains equal-weighted, US-based large- and mega-cap holdings, with a heavy tilt toward technology and communication services.

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Should Investors Buy SoFi Stock Before 2026?

SoFi Technologies (SOFI 0.07%) is one of the fastest-growing financial services companies globally.

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Why Oracle Stock Dropped After the Company Reported a Massive Increase in RPO

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Oracle (ORCL 10.95%) and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

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Should You Buy BigBear.ai Stock Before 2026?

BigBear.ai (BBAI +1.97%) is one of the most popular AI stocks in the markets today.

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Is Robinhood Stock a Millionaire Maker?

Robinhood has aggressively worked to reshape the discount brokerage industry. The company has expanded into increasingly risky niches, including sports betting and cryptocurrency trading.

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Evolution AB: Competitive Advantage Remains Key

Evolution AB remains a 'strong buy' despite weak Q3 results and heightened volatility, supported by robust fundamentals and a defensible market position. EVVTY's Q3 saw a 2.4% revenue decline, driven by a 4% drop in Live Casino and significant weakness in Asia due to unresolved cybercrime issues. North America and Latin America continue to deliver double-digit growth, offsetting Asian headwinds, while share buybacks and a >4.3% dividend yield enhance shareholder value.

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Worthington Enterprises Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) will release earnings results for the second quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

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The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Industry-leading Verizon isn't a growth stock by any means. But it offers a product no consumer is going to give up.

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Broadcom stock slumps after earnings as Wall Street pros remain bullish

Broadcom stock price suffered a 5% reversal on Friday, a day after the company published strong financial results, and analysts remained optimistic about its future. AVGO dropped to $385, down from the all-time high of $412.

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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Gain, Nasdaq Slips Despite Trump Executive Order On AI—Broadcom, Lululemon, Tilray In Focus

U.S. stock futures swung between gains and losses on Friday after Thursday's mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices were mixed.

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Tesla Stock Falls as EV Sales Plummet. Why Musk Has a Global Headache.

Tesla's U.S. sales fell to a three-year low in November, according to Reuters.

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Here's Why Nvidia Stock Could Double in 2026

The market is underestimating Nvidia's growth potential for 2026. The company's massive backlog, a potential increase in its margins, and the recent announcement by President Trump regarding its Chinese business should help Nvidia surpass estimates next year.

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ITM Power up after winning more international contracts

ITM Power PLC (AIM:ITM) said it has secured two engineering contracts with a combined capacity of 70 MW, sending its shares up 6% to 66.3p. The first award is a basic design engineering package for an industrial customer in Australia, deploying multiple units of its Neptune V containerised green hydrogen plant.

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Renault exits car-sharing, scales back EV charging as it puts profits first in tough market

Renault is shutting down car‑sharing services and slowing the rollout of fast‑charging stations at its Mobilize unit, which focuses on new transport solutions, as it seeks to funnel investments into more profitable ventures.

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Will This Quantum Computing Stock Be a Must-Own in 2026?

IonQ's approach to quantum computing sets it apart from its peers. Useful quantum computing is years away.

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1 Glorious Growth Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Heading Into 2026, According to Wall Street

Workiva's platform helps businesses unify their data from across dozens of digital applications, so they can rapidly draft reports and regulatory filings. Workiva recently launched a new artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant, Workiva AI, which makes the reporting process even easier.

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Seagate: Why The HAMR Era Isn't Priced In Yet

I reaffirm my positive outlook on Seagate Technology (STX), given the HAMR ramp-up strategy into 2026. HAMR will position Seagate as a leader and unlock multiple opportunities for the company in 2026. STX posted a strong double-beat quarter, driven by HAMR ramp. Despite the stock price surge, STX trades at an FWD PEG below the sector median, remaining undervalued relative to peers and offering continued upside.

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Watch CNBC's full interview with KKR's David Petraeus

David Petraeus, KKR Middle East Chairman and former CIA Director sits down with CNBC's Dan Murphy in Abu Dhabi for a wide-ranging exclusive interview to discuss regional investment, artificial intelligence and global geopolitics.

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eToro: The Disconnect

eToro (NASDAQ: ETORO) is a profitable, global brokerage platform trading at a deep discount due to misunderstood financials and legacy SPAC-era sentiment. Core business fundamentals are robust: eight straight quarters of net inflows, double-digit AUA and deposit growth, and consistent mid-30s EBITDA margins. GAAP revenue reporting distorts true profitability; net contribution reveals 30%+ margins and strong operating leverage, overlooked by many market participants.

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Realty Income: A Great Buy For Income Investors

Realty Income remains a Buy, supported by strong earnings, resilient occupancy (98.7%), and a growing, diversified portfolio. O's European expansion and recent $800M CityCenter Las Vegas deal drive accretive AFFO growth and higher unlevered yields. Despite a declining share of investment-grade tenants, O's scale enables superior deal flow and profitability versus peers.

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Forget JEPI: These 5 Stocks Deliver Better Returns and Rock-Solid Distributions

JEPI has become a popular income investment since its 2020 launch, delivering an 8.21% yield through a

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The $15B Nuclear Bet With Zero Revenue Looks Safer Than the One Actually Selling

Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) and NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) both operate in the small modular reactor space, but their recent quarterly results reveal two companies at radically different stages.

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AI-led tech slide extends into third day as Oracle, Nvidia, fall in premarket trading

Oracle shares edged lower on Friday as investors appear to tap out of technology. It comes after the company's quarterly revenue missed analyst expectations.

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Broadcom Reports Strong AI Revenue Surge but Shares Drop on Guidance Warning

Yesterday we were watching whether Broadcom could sustain its AI momentum and deliver guidance that justified its 75% rally this year.

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Haydale raises £6.4m to buy decarbonisation services specialist

Haydale Graphene Inds PLC (LSE:HAYD, OTC:HDGHF) shares fell 6.8% to 0.56p after it announced a proposed fundraising of up to £6.41 million and the planned cash-and-shares acquisition of SaveMoneyCutCarbon (SMCC). SMCC provides sustainability solutions that cut energy, water and carbon use through consultancy, project delivery and installation of efficiency technologies, as well as a partner programme with major banks and utilities, including Barclays, Lloyds and Santander.

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Top 3 Vanguard Stock ETF Picks for 2026

2026 could finally feature leadership from something other than tech and AI stocks. Value and dividend stocks present compelling opportunities, given how investors have shifted as the tech rally cools.

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Reddit files legal challenge to Australia social media ban

Online discussion site Reddit launched a legal challenge Friday to Australia's social media ban for under-16s, just days after the landmark law came into effect.

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1 Magnificent High-Yield Stock Down 50% to Buy and Hold Forever

After a 50% price decline, this laser-focused business is offering a 4.3% yield. The dividend has been increased annually for more than a decade.

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