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RSS Feed for InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN)May 1, 2026 — EU member states are resisting a proposal by the European Commission to centralize oversight of crypto-asset service providers, marking a setback for efforts to tighten control over a fast-expanding and often unclear segment of the financial system. As the discussions continue on how to structure the regulatory framework in the EU, industry actors like MicroStrategy Inc.
May 1, 2026 — Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited has raised $5 billion from investors in Hong Kong, marking one of the biggest financial deals of the year.
May 1, 2026 — Fighting involving Iran has created what energy analysts describe as an unprecedented global petroleum crisis, accelerating European government efforts to expand domestic renewable capacity. Middle Eastern warfare blocking the Hormuz passage while damaging regional energy facilities represents the gravest supply security threat in modern history, according to International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol.
May 1, 2026 — China’s trade surplus with the European Union reached a new quarterly record in early 2026, with electric and hybrid vehicle exports a central driver. Mercator Institute for China Studies’ analysis of customs data found that Chinese exports to the EU totaled close to $148 billion in the period.
May 1, 2026 — Gold has retreated about 15% from its start of the year peak of $5,589 an ounce and is now trading near $4,700. For long-term investors, this kind of decline within an ongoing bull market has historically been more of an entry point than a warning.
May 1, 2026 — New research has mapped how breast tissues change as women age. The findings help to explain why breast cancer cases are higher in older women, and this could potentially help in finding new ways to fight this disease.
May 1, 2026 — Citigroup has raised its outlook for the global AI sector, pointing to stronger-than-anticipated uptake by businesses adopting AI-driven tools for software development and automation. The bank highlighted rapid progress among companies like Anthropic, which has posted significant gains in revenue.
May 1, 2026 — Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising.
May 1, 2026 — SOBRsafe (NASDAQ: SOBR) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Clean World Ventures Inc. for a proposed business combination that would result in the combined company operating under the Clean World Ventures name, with CWV expected to own approximately 98% of the entity upon closing.
May 1, 2026 — Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization technologies, and CyberCatch (TSXV: CYBE) (OTCQB: CYBHF), a cybersecurity company offering a patented, AI-enabled platform for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, announced they have entered into a binding letter of intent under which Datavault AI will acquire 100% of CyberCatch in an all-stock transaction valued at about CAD $136. 8 million.
May 1, 2026 — This article has been disseminated on behalf of McEwen Inc. and may include paid advertising.
May 1, 2026 — Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization technologies, announced it will report financial results for the first quarter of 2026 prior to market open on May 15, 2026, followed by a conference call and live webcast at 8:30 a. m.
May 1, 2026 — This NewsBreak has been disseminated on behalf of Helus Pharma and may include paid advertising. Helus Pharma(TM) (NASDAQ: HELP) (Cboe CA: HELP), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing novel serotonergic agonists, issued a correction to its April 28, 2026 release regarding its partnership with TARA Mind to support Phase 3 recruitment for its HLP003 program in major depressive disorder and expand outreach in veteran communities, noting that references to Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions were removed from earlier paragraphs while reaffirming the collaboration’s alignment with a recent executive order aimed at advancing mental health treatments and clinical research participation.
May 1, 2026 — Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.
April 30, 2026 — Cannabis retailers across the U. S.
April 30, 2026 — Disseminated on behalf of CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) and may include paid advertising.
April 30, 2026 — Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (NASDAQ: CDIO) is positioned for opportunity as cardiovascular diagnostics are undergoing a transformation as advances in molecular science and artificial intelligence (“AI”) converge to deliver more precise, individualized insights from minimally invasive tests. The company is “developing a proprietary platform that integrates epigenetic and genetic biomarkers with AI to generate personalized cardiovascular risk assessments from a simple blood sample,” reads a recent article.
April 30, 2026 — Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) announced growing inbound interest from leading manufacturers seeking to integrate its proprietary fire-retardant composite technology into a range of products, following successful internal fire testing of its NEXBOARD(TM) material. The Company is advancing toward third-party certification while expanding collaborations aimed at developing non-combustible materials that enhance safety standards across multiple industries and support broader adoption of its scalable advanced materials platform.
April 30, 2026 — Frontieras North America, an energy and environmental technology company commercializing its FASForm(TM) Solid Carbon Fractionation process, announced it has fully closed its inaugural Regulation A+ offering at the $25 million qualified ceiling and filed to expand the offering to the $75 million statutory maximum. The milestone reflects strong investor demand and positions the Company to broaden its shareholder base while advancing development of its $850 million Mason County, West Virginia facility.
April 30, 2026 — Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) and may include paid advertising.