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NeuroThera patents psychedelic-PEA combinations for mental health, pain, substance use
Tel Aviv-based NeuroThera Labs, a subsidiary of SciSparc Ltd., filed U.S. patents for psychedelic-drug combinations paired with palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) technology, targeting depression, PTSD, and pain disorders.

MSA Safety launches G1 City Edition breathing apparatus for firefighters
Pittsburgh-based safety-equipment maker unveils a connected SCBA integrating LUNAR Beacon Technology, targeting fire departments seeking IoT-ready gear.
UiPath Unveils Platform Updates for Enterprise Automation
Automation software maker adds coding agents, a productivity assistant called Delegate, and Linux support as it pushes into agentic workflows.

People Inc Withdraws Buyout Bid for MGM Resorts
The media company that held a 27% stake in MGM Resorts said it will not pursue taking the casino operator private after proposal components failed to materialize.

Stitch Fix Q4 Earnings Beat on EPS, Shares Fall on Weak FY2027 Guidance
Stitch Fix reported a Q4 EPS beat and record revenue per active client, but shares tumbled as the company guided for lower FY2027 revenue and significantly reduced EBITDA outlook.

FEMSA Raises CHF 300 Million With 5-Year Swiss Bond Issue
Mexican retail and beverage giant priced senior unsecured notes at 1.73% yield, listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Fortitude Mining upsizes credit facility to $50 million
Fortitude Mining expanded its credit line with Digital Currency Group from $26 million to $50 million, with most of the remaining capacity expected to be funded in Zcash.

Swarmer, Vectus Air Defense Deal Highlights Defense Tech Expansion
Swarmer Inc. and Vectus Air Defense Systems outline plans for a manufacturing partnership, with Vectus committing to at least 40 systems in the first year and 80+ in the second.

TruGolf Names Interim CEO as Founder Chris Jones Steps Down
Chairman Brenner Adams takes over as CEO; former NASDAQ executive Jay Heller joins board as Polymath acquisition nears closure.

Bimergen details 2GW battery storage pipeline at Water Tower Research conference
Co-CEO Bob Brilon outlined the company's financial-engineering model for developing and monetizing a 2-gigawatt U.S. battery storage pipeline, projecting up to $400 million in annual revenue.

Stoneridge Taps Uwe Brandenburg as Global VP of Engineering & Innovation
Automotive electronics supplier appoints former DXC Technology CTO to lead its global engineering organization starting Nov. 2.

AI Is Changing Financial Markets — But Is It Changing Trading?
Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from a technology-sector story to something affecting almost every part of the global economy.

New Jersey American Water Names Government Affairs Leaders
American Water's NJ subsidiary appoints Fred DeAndrea as director of government affairs and promotes Sakeema James to senior manager.

Lokahi’s AI Asset Discovery Secures First External Client in Oncology
Lōkahi Therapeutics’ AI-driven pipeline division partners with Innovate GBM to identify glioblastoma therapeutic assets for licensing, marking a shift toward external sponsorships.

Alphatec Names Thomas Carls to Lead Data Intelligence Unit
Medical-device maker appoints veteran with over 80 patents as executive VP of data intelligence and strategy, overseeing EOSedge and InformatiX initiatives.

GSK Showcases Respiratory Pipeline and AI Push at Bernstein Forum
GlaxoSmithKline highlighted its COPD and immunology pipeline assets, including new TSLP and IL-33 programs, at the Bernstein healthcare forum ahead of October earnings.

Arq Highlights PFAS Initiative at Water Tower Research Virtual Conference
Arq discussed its PFAS strategy during the Water Tower Research Virtual Insights Conference, noting an improved outlook.

German Court to Rule on dm-med Business Model in December
A Karlsruhe court will decide Dec. 9 on the legality of dm's online pharmacy dm-med, a case that could reshape competition for DocMorris and Redcare Pharmacy in Germany.

Former Hack VC Partner Hsin-Ju Chuang Found Dead at 37
Chuang, who previously held growth roles at Stellar and Solana, was pronounced dead on Interstate 15 in Southern California; she had recently accused the firm of mistreatment.

US Gaming-State Lawmakers Urge SCOTUS to Hear Kalshi Case
A coalition of state legislators backing New Jersey's bid to regulate prediction markets warns the Supreme Court that federal preemption would undermine state sports-betting regimes.

Nkarta Shifts CAR NK Therapy to Outpatient Sites as Safety Edge Over CAR T Takes Shape
Nkarta CEO says allogeneic NK-cell therapy avoids cytokine storms seen with CAR T, as FDA relaxes site restrictions and dosing schedules for autoimmune indications.

Novo Resources presents drill catalysts, value case at precious metals summit
Novo Resources outlined upcoming drilling milestones and its investment thesis at a recent precious metals conference.

Heritage Insurance at Small-Cap Virtual Conference: turnaround deepens
Heritage Insurance addressed its deepening turnaround at a small-cap virtual conference, according to an Investing.com earnings call transcript.

Huron Consulting at Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference: Growth Stays Steady
Huron Consulting participated in the Sidoti small‑cap virtual conference and said its growth remains steady.

Alto Neuroscience Highlights Pramipexole-Ondansetron Combo for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Shares of ANRO fell 12% ahead of the TD Cowen summit where CEO Amit Etkin detailed the Phase IIb program ALTO-207 and its accelerated titration strategy for depression.

