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420 with CNW — Marijuana Legalization Campaigners in Florida Are Being Arrested
Florida’s push to legalize recreational marijuana has entered a more volatile phase as state officials and campaign organizers trade accusations just weeks before a critical signature deadline.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
AINewsBreaks – Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ: BNAI) Finalizes $2.05 Million AI Licensing Partnership for Africa Expansion
Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ: BNAI) (“BEN”), a provider of secure, governed conversational AI solutions for regulated industries, announced it has finalized a strategic partnership with Valio Technologies to establish an exclusive AI licensing framework for government and commercial markets across Africa, anchored by a $2.05 million preferred equity contribution recognized as intellectual property licensing revenue. Under the agreement, BEN will hold a 25% common equity stake and board seat in a newly formed South Africa-based entity, receive a 35% revenue share across software, SaaS, services and subscriptions, and grant an exclusive, perpetual license with right of first refusal for African markets. The partnership also includes a memorandum of understanding with Nelson Mandela University to deploy a regulated, institution-approved AI pilot focused on student wellbeing, utilizing BEN’s proprietary Engagement Language Model (TM) and retrieval-augmented generation technologies within a secure, closed-loop environment aligned with data sovereignty and governance requirements.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (OTC: GTVH) Subsidiary Snapt Beverages Launches Nama Water With UFC Champion Rose Namajunas
Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) (“GTV”) announced that its subsidiary Snapt Beverages has officially launched Nama Water, a premium functional water brand created in partnership with UFC Champion Rose Namajunas, with its debut at UFC 324. Nama Water is a hydrogen-infused water enhanced with colloidal metals and positioned for consumers focused on performance, recovery, and daily hydration. Backed by Snapt Beverages as the majority equity holder, the brand is supported by in-house product development, manufacturing, inventory, and retail execution capabilities, alongside Namajunas’s global athlete credibility and audience reach. The company plans an initial regional retail rollout into more than 100 stores in early Q2 2026, supported by athlete-led marketing, activations, and performance-focused community engagement, with additional expansion opportunities already underway.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
Numa Numa Resources, 2026 Copper Demand Surge Shaping Global Markets and Mining Opportunities
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
Numa Numa Resources Inc. and Copper’s Expanding Role in Renewable Energy, Electrification
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
OptimumBank Holdings Inc. (NYSE American: OPHC) Launches Q1 2026 Owner-Occupied CRE Financing Promotion
OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC), a community and business bank based in Florida, has announced a limited-time owner-occupied commercial real estate (“CRE”) financing promotion for the first quarter of 2026, offering competitive pricing aimed at small and mid-sized businesses seeking to purchase or refinance owner-occupied properties.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
The Magnet Metals Imperative: How Search Minerals Inc. (TSX.V: SMY) (OTC: SHCMF) Is Positioning Labrador for a Critical Rare Earth Supply Chain
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – GridAI Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: GRDX) Engages IBN to Support Corporate Communications Strategy
GridAI Technologies (NASDAQ: GRDX), a company operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure, announced it has engaged IBN, a multifaceted financial news and publishing company serving private and public entities, to support its corporate communications strategy. Following its acquisition of Grid AI Corp., the company is focused on enabling more flexible, resilient and economically optimized electricity systems through software-driven, real-time coordination of generation, storage and demand that integrates with existing energy hardware. GridAI’s platform is designed to help large power users, including AI data center hyperscalers, utilities and energy retailers, manage increasingly volatile electricity loads without extensive new physical infrastructure, positioning the company to address growing system volatility driven by electrification, electric vehicles and AI-powered computing.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
RockBreaks – Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Mobilizes Core Drill Rig at Santa Fe Mine Project
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – National Investment Banking Association to Host 152nd Investment Conference in Fort Lauderdale
The National Investment Banking Association (“NIBA”) announced it will host its 152nd Investment Conference on March 11-12, 2026, at The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, bringing together registered investment advisors, private equity groups, family offices, investment bankers, broker-dealers, venture capital firms, fund managers, investors, and industry service providers. The conference will feature concise 10-minute presentations from participating companies, followed by one-on-one meetings designed to facilitate deeper engagement, evaluate strategic alignment, and foster long-term partnerships. As a nonprofit investment association now in its fifth decade, NIBA positions the event as a flagship forum for productivity, collaboration, and capital formation, leveraging its extensive network of investment professionals and industry services to support companies navigating diverse market environments.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) Positive Assay Results Point to Organic Fertilizer Certification
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Cambridge House International Selects IBN as Official Media Partner for Vancouver Resource Investment Conference
Cambridge House International, a leading producer of resource investing and technology conferences in North America, announced it has selected IBN as the official media partner for the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, scheduled for Jan. 25-26, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre West in Vancouver, British Columbia. Under the partnership, MiningNewsWire, a subsidiary of IBN, will serve as the official newswire for VRIC, providing coverage of the event, which is expected to host more than 120 speakers, over 300 mining companies and upwards of 9,000 attendees from around the world. IBN will deliver extensive virtual and syndicated coverage through its network of more than 5,000 strategic partners, supported by social media outreach reaching over 2 million followers, with the objective of enhancing visibility, investor engagement and collaboration across the global resource investing community.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Featured in NetworkNewsAudio APR on Production-Ready Gold Strategy
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
DefenseNewsBreaks – Micropolis AI Robotics (NYSE: MCRP) Reveals Autonomous Logistics Platform at UMEX 2026
Micropolis AI Robotics (NYSE American: MCRP), a pioneer in unmanned ground vehicles and AI-driven security solutions, announced the official reveal of its Autonomous Logistics Platform during the UMEX 2026 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, showcased on the stand of EDGE Group. The fully autonomous, heavy-duty industrial logistics robot is built on Micropolis’ M01 platform and is designed for controlled industrial environments, including manufacturing facilities, industrial zones, and logistics corridors. The platform supports payloads of 4–5 tons, operates on a 400V high-voltage battery architecture with 12–18 hours of endurance, and runs on the company’s proprietary Rule-Based Community Autonomous System. Integrated with Micropolis Mission Planner, STEERAI Fleet Management System, and warehouse management systems, the solution enables end-to-end autonomous logistics for factory-to-factory transport, secured industrial operations, and high-frequency, round-the-clock material movement.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (“RWA”) tokenization technologies, announced it has executed a memorandum of understanding with St. John’s University in Taipei to support the establishment of the RWA International Research Center, scheduled to be inaugurated on the university’s campus on Jan. 26, 2026. The collaboration is structured as an academic and applied research initiative focused on advancing standards, education and cross-disciplinary industry-academia cooperation around RWA tokenization, regulatory technology and applied financial innovation. Datavault AI expects to contribute proprietary capabilities, including its Information Data Exchange® (IDE), International Elements Exchange (IEE) and VerifyU® frameworks, to support secure data attribution, governance and compliance-oriented research, with the Center intended to serve as a regional platform for multi-university collaboration in Taiwan and longer-term engagement with international partners in Europe and the United States.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
How Bitcoin is Already Being Impacted by Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is already affecting the cryptocurrency industry in several notable ways, and Bitcoin is increasingly at the center of that shift as investors reassess long-term technological risk. While fully capable quantum machines remain years away, their anticipated arrival is beginning to influence market behavior today, not through broken encryption, but through changing confidence.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
Companies are Rushing to Integrate AI Though ROI Remains Elusive
Companies around the world are moving fast to adopt artificial intelligence, even as clear financial returns remain hard to prove. In 2026, AI is no longer seen as a future tool. It is now viewed as a necessary part of staying competitive. Many business leaders believe that falling behind on AI could be more dangerous than investing in it too early, which explains why spending continues to rise despite uncertain results.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
The Quiet Shift in Capital Markets: Why Liquidity Is Being Engineered, Not Waited For, and How DealFlow Discovery Fits In
One of the most under-discussed changes in capital markets heading into 2026 isn’t valuation, rates, or even IPO volume, it’s how liquidity itself is being created.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
Global Turmoil Drives Platinum Prices to Record Highs
During early trading on Friday, platinum shattered its previous price record and climbed to $2,684 an ounce. This current surge has been fueled by a confluence of factors, chief of which is the ongoing geopolitical turmoil around the world.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
RockBreaks – Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) (FSE: 4LF0) Reports Elevated Rare Earth Assay Results at Iron Hills Project
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 26, 2026
420 with CNW — Recreational Marijuana Legalization Support Dips as Florida Officials Oppose Campaign
Florida officials under Governor Ron DeSantis are stepping up their opposition to a proposed ballot measure that would allow recreational marijuana, drawing county election offices into the fight and prompting accusations that the state is trying to derail the effort before voters weigh in.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Targets Resource Growth in Nevada’s Walker Lane District
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
MissionIRNewsBreaks – RiVax(R) Positions Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX) in Growing Biodefense Preparedness Efforts
Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on biodefense solutions, was featured in a recent article discussing its development of a vaccine candidate known as RiVax(R) to protect against ricin exposure. These efforts position the company at the center of biodefense preparedness as public awareness of ricin’s lethality grows. “In a counter-terrorism operation in India, authorities recently foiled a ricin plot, underscoring how easily accessible castor beans can be transformed into the deadly toxin using common tools such as a coffee grinder. The report is a stark reminder of ricin’s accessibility and the pressing need for effective countermeasures,” the article reads. “RiVax’s durability, evidenced by thermostability and strong protective efficacy in animal models, could allow for strategic stockpiling in national stockpiles and rapid deployment to first responders, military personnel and vulnerable civilian populations should a ricin incident occur. Continued development and regulatory progression of the vaccine may also inform broader strategies for biodefense and emergency readiness in a world where accessible biological threats continue to challenge health security systems.”
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Xeriant Inc.’s (XERI) NEXBOARD(TM) Leverages Nanotechnology to Advance Sustainable Construction
As regulators and end users demand solutions that reduce environmental impact while improving fire resistance, durability and resilience, NEXBOARD(TM) technology has emerged as a promising response. “Developed by Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI), the eco-friendly composite panel is designed not only to replace conventional building materials, such as drywall and wood, but also to support a wider range of applications where advanced performance and sustainability are increasingly essential,” reads a recent article. “NEXBOARD is a patent-pending composite construction panel designed to deliver enhanced performance across multiple criteria important to builders and sustainability advocates alike. Constructed primarily from recycled plastic and fiber waste, the panel integrates nanotechnology to achieve exceptional resistance to fire, water, mold, insects, cracking and abrasion, which are properties often lacking in traditional wall and partition materials. Its design also aligns with circular economy principles and supports green building certifications, positioning NEXBOARD as a potential replacement for materials that contribute to higher resource consumption and carbon emissions in the built environment.”
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
Why 2026 Is a Pivotal Year for Private, Pre-IPO, and Microcap Investing, and What That Means for DealFlow Discovery
As we head into January 2026, the capital markets landscape is in a period of subtle but consequential transition, one that has real implications for the direction of private company financings, pre-public valuations, and the small-cap ecosystem that DealFlow Discovery Conference now reflects.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) Can Acquire up to 90% Total Interest in a Uranium Project in Wyoming Under Option Agreement
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
AINewsBreaks – Perpetuals.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: PDC) Featured in CoinDesk for AI-Driven Derivatives Platform
Perpetuals.com (NASDAQ: PDC), a provider of an AI-driven derivatives trading platform, announced that it has been featured in CoinDesk, with coverage highlighting the company’s approach to modernizing derivatives markets through artificial intelligence, blockchain-based settlement, and regulated infrastructure, as well as its launch by industry veterans with prior experience in European digital asset trading and market infrastructure, positioning Perpetuals to bridge traditional financial derivatives systems with AI-enhanced, transparent, and risk-aware crypto trading services.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Identifies Multiple High-Priority REE Targets at Atikokan Property in Ontario
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Advances American Fusion Strategy With Expanded Texatron(TM) IP Portfolio
Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF), operating under its American Fusion(TM) platform, together with its wholly owned subsidiary Kepler Fusion Technologies Inc., provided an update on the scope and advancement of Kepler’s intellectual property portfolio supporting its proprietary Texatron(TM) aneutronic fusion platform, highlighting a foundational fusion patent family anchored by pending U.S. applications covering a novel hollow toroidal reactor architecture, an active trade secret program, filed U.S. trademarks for “Texatron(TM)” and “American Fusion(TM),” and a rapidly expanding patent estate with dozens of filings initiated and hundreds more in development as of mid-December 2025, underscoring the company’s focus on long-term technology defensibility, structured progression toward commercialization, and protection of long-term shareholder value.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Cambridge House International to Host Vancouver Resource Investment Conference Jan. 25–26, 2026
Cambridge House International, a producer of major resource and technology investment conferences in North America, announced that it will host the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (“VRIC”) on Jan. 25–26, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre West in Vancouver, British Columbia, bringing together more than 9,000 attendees and over 120 keynote speakers from across the mining, commodities, finance, and macroeconomic landscape for its flagship event focused on resource investing, strategic commodities, and emerging market dynamics, featuring a large-scale exhibition of more than 300 mining companies, a One-on-One Deal Room, and extensive networking opportunities at a time of accelerating global energy transition, AI-driven demand, and shifting geopolitical and economic conditions.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) Increases Profile with Zacks SCR Coverage, Set for Market Re-Rating
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Solowin Holdings (NASDAQ: AXG) Subsidiary AlloyX Forms Strategic Green Energy Tokenization Partnership in Malaysia
Solowin (NASDAQ: AXG), a financial technology firm bridging traditional and digital assets, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AlloyX (Hong Kong) Limited, has entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership with Quantum and Time Group to jointly pursue the compliant tokenization of revenue rights from established new energy projects in Malaysia, an initiative intended to integrate green assets with digital finance by leveraging Malaysia’s evolving regulatory framework for asset tokenization, initially focusing on high-quality solar and green power assets with stable long-term cash flows, enhancing transparency, liquidity and investor access while supporting Malaysia’s renewable energy goals and advancing real-world asset (“RWA”) development across the ASEAN region.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Featured in MiningNewsWire Editorial on Transition to Production
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) Raises $25 Million in Registered Direct Offering
SKYX Platforms (NASDAQ: SKYX), a smart home platform technology company focused on making homes and buildings safe and smart as the new standard, announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with one fundamental institutional investor to raise $25 million in gross proceeds through a registered direct offering, issuing 10 million shares of common stock at a purchase price of $2.50 per share with no warrants, with net proceeds intended for working capital and general corporate purposes and the closing expected on or about Jan. 26, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, with Roth Capital Partners acting as exclusive placement agent.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
MissionIRNewsBreaks – Solowin Holdings (NASDAQ: SWIN) Subsidiary AlloyX Forms Strategic Green Energy Tokenization Partnership in Malaysia
Solowin (NASDAQ: SWIN), a financial technology firm bridging traditional and digital assets, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AlloyX (Hong Kong) Limited, has entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership with Quantum and Time Group to jointly pursue the compliant tokenization of revenue rights from established new energy projects in Malaysia, an initiative intended to integrate green assets with digital finance by leveraging Malaysia’s evolving regulatory framework for asset tokenization, initially focusing on high-quality solar and green power assets with stable long-term cash flows, enhancing transparency, liquidity and investor access while supporting Malaysia’s renewable energy goals and advancing real-world asset (“RWA”) development across the ASEAN region.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) Engages IBN for Corporate Communications Support
Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST), a strategic holding company advancing a portfolio of operating businesses within regulated healthcare markets, announced that it has engaged InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, to assist with its corporate communications strategy, reflecting the company’s focus on execution, compliance and disciplined scaling across licensed pharmaceutical compounding, digital health and telemedicine platforms, specialty healthcare services and complementary assets, with hands-on operational oversight through wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries aimed at building sustainable revenue streams and long-term shareholder value.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
Gold, Silver Climb as Trump Issues Additional European Tariff Threats
The start of the week saw prices of silver and gold reach new highs even as global share prices fell as investors responded to a renewed tariff threat from US President Donald Trump. Gold prices hit $4,689.39 per ounce while silver also surged, peaking at $94.08 per ounce.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
Concerns Grow as Chinese EVs Penetrate North American Market
Concerns are growing as Chinese electric vehicles penetrate the North American market, with policymakers and automakers watching a combination of trade shifts, price pressure, and global oversupply bring foreign competition closer to U.S. consumers than previously expected. What once felt like a distant challenge is now becoming a tangible strategic issue for domestic manufacturers, and recent trade decisions in Canada have added urgency to those worries.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
Meta Analysis Finds That Weight Reduction Reduces Severity of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that afflicts at least 60 million individuals globally. Nearly 80% of these affected people also tend to be either overweight or obese. Excess weight has been a known risk factor for psoriasis development, but until now, no rigorous scientific data existed on how the quality of life of patients and the disease severity are impacted when interventions to reduce weight are instituted for psoriatic patients.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
Farmers are Increasingly Turning to Technology to Improve Outcomes
On the wide plains of Saskatchewan, Jake Leguee runs a farm that reflects both deep roots and rapid change . His family’s connection to the land stretches back to 1956, when his grandfather purchased 640 acres. Nearly seven decades later, that modest beginning has expanded into a 17,000-acre operation producing green lentils, canola, flax, and wheat.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
DefenseNewsBreaks – Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) Closes Acquisition of API Media Innovation
Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset tokenization technologies, announced that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of API Media Innovation Inc., a New Jersey–headquartered provider of media infrastructure and event technology solutions serving high-profile sports, media and entertainment clients, a transaction the company expects to strengthen its proprietary data-monetization ecosystem through expanded capabilities in multi-channel engagement, data overlay integration, digital media operations, audience intelligence and revenue analytics, while positioning Datavault AI to enhance enterprise value delivery across data, advertising and AI-as-a-Service verticals.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO) Expands Counter-UAS Capabilities and Strengthens Its Position in Modern Defense Systems
ParaZero Technologies (NASDAQ: PRZO) is taking a leading role in the evolution of the counter-drone defense industry, as security agencies and military forces globally explore reliable alternatives to tackling the increased threats from unmanned aerial systems. With core specialization in multi-layered Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (“Counter-UAS”) technologies, the company is positioning its products to handle the operational needs of homeland security operations, modern conflict zones, and the security of critical infrastructure ( ibn.fm/i6pS0 ).
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
Report Says Solar will Remain a Pivotal Energy Source for Data Centers
Solar power is set to remain central to how data centers meet their growing energy needs, even as concerns about intermittency persist. A new report from global real estate advisory firm JLL argues that rising electricity prices and stricter carbon rules are forcing operators to rethink long-term power strategies, with solar emerging as the most practical renewable option.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
Key Crypto Bill Stalls in US Senate Amid Industry Opposition
A long-anticipated effort to set federal rules for crypto stalled last week after the Senate Banking Committee abruptly canceled a planned meeting to begin drafting the legislation. The session was expected to mark a key moment for a bill that has been fought over for years by lawmakers, industry leaders, and financial institutions.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
US Banks Feel the Pressure of Rising Operational Costs
The U.S. banking sector is entering 2026 under growing pressure as rising operational costs begin to eat deeply into profits. For years, high interest rates made it easier for banks to grow earnings. That period is now fading. What remains is a tougher environment where controlling expenses has become just as important as generating revenue.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 23, 2026
420 with CNW — New Study Says No Science Supports Federal Categorization of Marijuana
A new scientific review is challenging the foundations of U.S. drug law, arguing that the legal system governing controlled substances no longer reflects modern scientific understanding of risk.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Fairchild Gold Corp.’s (TSX.V: FAIR) (OTCQB: FCHDF) Nevada Titan Project Shows High-Grade Copper Potential in Nevada
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Gains Momentum as Montauban Shows District-Scale Potential
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – GlobalTech Corp. (GLTK) Aims to Unlock Retail Capabilities with AI-Powered Integration
GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK) is entering a new phase of growth after its recent acquisition of 123 Investments Limited, doing business as Moda in Pelle (“MIP”). “The proposed transactions align with the company’s strategic approach of expanding AI and data-driven capabilities into global consumer retail, positioning technology as a driver of long-term value creation and operational efficiency,” reads a recent article. “Moda in Pelle is a renowned international footwear and accessories brand, famous for its solid retail presence across various markets. For GLTK, the proposed acquisition presents a unique opportunity to embed AI-powered tools directly into real-time retail operations. Some of the capabilities include inventory optimization, demand forecasting, supply chain intelligence, and customer analytics, strategic areas that are very important in global retail.”
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
RockBreaks – New Pacific Metals Corp. (NYSE American: NEWP) (TSX: NUAG) Sits in Prime Value-Creation Window of the Silver Cycle
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
AINewsBreaks – SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) Showcased for Next-Gen Technology
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
NetworkNewsBreaks – ShelfieTech Ltd. (CSE: SHLF) (OTCQB: SHLFF) Advancing Robotic System on Heels of Significant Progress
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) Accelerates Expiry of 2025 Warrants
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
From Detection to Precision: How SPARC AI (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) Is Advancing Real-Time Target Acquisition
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT) Advances a Novel Approach to Enhancing Cancer Therapy
LIXTE Biotechnology (NASDAQ: LIXT) is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company leading efforts in addressing some of the pressing challenges in cancer treatment. Instead of developing standalone cancer drugs, the company is adopting a different strategy aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness of existing immunotherapy and chemotherapy regimens through a novel biological target.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
TinyGemsBreaks – ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO) Highlights 2025 Advancements Driving DefendAir Counter-UAS Momentum
ParaZero Technologies (NASDAQ: PRZO), an aerospace defense company advancing smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems market, highlighted key industry trends and company milestones from 2025 that advanced its DefendAir counter-UAS platform, as global drone threats intensified across military, urban security and critical infrastructure environments. The Company cited strong growth in the counter-UAS market driven by increased use of low-cost commercial drones, rising global defense spending and demand for layered, modular and non-explosive solutions, particularly in urban settings, while noting DefendAir’s progress as a multi-layered, net-based interception platform that achieved a 100% success rate in controlled trials and reinforced ParaZero’s strategic positioning amid accelerating worldwide adoption of precision drone interception technologies.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks — HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) Appoints Bryan Humbarger as Chief Commercial Officer
HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical technology company focused on advancing cardiac care through actionable cardiac insights, announced the appointment of Bryan Humbarger as chief commercial officer, effective Jan. 22, 2026. In the newly created role, Humbarger will lead commercial strategy and execution across key growth initiatives, including the limited launch of the recently cleared HeartBeam System for arrhythmia assessment, heart attack detection indication and a 12-lead ECG extended wear patch monitor, while expanding outreach to cardiology partners to validate real-world performance and establish reference sites for broader adoption.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
When Intent Replaces Touch: Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) Targets the Next Interface Layer
For decades, human-machine interaction has been defined by increasingly refined touchscreens. From keyboards and mice to glass panels and gesture controls, the goal has been to make digital systems more intuitive and responsive. Yet as computing extends beyond phones and laptops into wearables, augmented reality, and robotics, touchscreens are beginning to show their limitations. Small screens, occluded displays, and hands-busy environments are driving demand for new input methods that are both natural and unobtrusive.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
Hong Kong Seeks to Become Gold Trading Hub
Hong Kong is placing increased strategic emphasis on the gold market as part of its broader ambition to enhance its position in the global commodities landscape. The Special Administrative Region is fast-tracking initiatives to establish itself as a leading international center for gold trading.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
Germany Reintroduces Subsidies to Bolster EV Uptake
Germany is renewing its push for electric vehicle adoption, with the federal government confirming a new subsidy program aimed at encouraging more households to make the switch. The scheme applies to all new electric vehicles registered from January 1, 2026, even though applications will only open later in the year. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider says the updated incentives are designed to restart momentum after a sharp slowdown in private EV purchases.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
New Digital Twin Predicts Outcomes of Brain Cancer Treatments
Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) have developed a system that leverages both AI and machine learning to create a digital twin of a patient’s brain cancer in order to predict how that patient will respond to different treatments. This tool promises to take personalized cancer care a step higher.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
Barclays Says at the WEF There’s Unlikely to Be an AI Bubble
As global leaders gather in Davos for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF), senior economists are offering reassurance to investors watching the rapid rise in AI spending. According to Christian Keller, Head of Economics Research at Barclays Investment Bank, the current surge in AI investment appears fundamentally different from past market manias and is unlikely to end in a sudden collapse.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
Google Buys 1.2GW of Renewable Energy for its US Data Centers
Google is stepping up its push for cleaner power with the announcement of plans to secure nearly 1.2 gigawatts of carbon-free electricity for its U.S. data centers . Rising electricity demand from cloud computing and artificial intelligence is placing increasing strain on power grids nationwide. In response, Google is focusing less on carbon offsets and more on bringing new clean generation online in the same regions where its data centers draw power.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
Trump’s Tariff Threats on Europe Trigger Massive Crypto Liquidations
Global markets were jolted after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on eight European countries, linking the measures to renewed pressure over Greenland. The comments, posted on his Truth Social account, rippled quickly through financial markets and triggered heavy selling in cryptos, equities, and risk-sensitive assets.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
China Records 40% Growth in its Domestic Market for EV Batteries
China’s electric vehicle battery market recorded a major milestone in 2025, growing by more than 40 percent compared to the previous year. This rapid expansion shows how fast the country is moving toward electric mobility and strengthening its position as the global leader in EV battery production.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
From Permits to Gold Pour: Why Readiness Matters
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) Applauds Section 232 Proclamation on Critical Minerals Supply Chains
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 22, 2026
420 with CNW — UCLA Gets $7.3M in State Grants to Study Marijuana
$7.3 million from the California Cannabis Control Department (DCC). The funding will support studies that examine medical applications of cannabinoids, potential heart-related risks linked to marijuana consumption, and ways to better understand and respond to California’s illegal cannabis market.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV) Provides Nasdaq Compliance Update and Reaffirms AZIO AI Strategy
Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ: EVTV) said a recently disclosed Nasdaq compliance matter is procedural and administrative in nature, arising from the need to formally complete routine annual proxy items following its annual meeting, and is not related to operating performance, financial condition, or business fundamentals, while reaffirming continued strategic momentum with AZIO AI. The company noted that a substantial portion of votes needed to establish quorum have already been received and that it is actively soliciting remaining votes to conclude the meeting in the ordinary course. EVTV emphasized that its operational alignment and collaborative workstreams with AZIO AI are advancing under a defined transaction and operating framework focused on scalable AI infrastructure, energy systems, and next-generation mobility and power solutions, adding that any potential merger or business combination would be subject to a separate shareholder vote in accordance with applicable securities laws, Nasdaq rules, and required disclosures.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks — Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc.’s (OTLC) Deciparticle(TM) Platform Expands Possibilities in Immunology and Oncology
Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTCQB: OTLC) is rapidly emerging in next-generation drug delivery, with a scalable nanotechnology platform that can transform the paradigms of immunology and oncology treatments. “Leveraging Sapu Nano, the company’s clinical-stage nanomedicine, it unveiled new data at the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (‘SABCS’), highlighting that its Deciparticle(TM) platform can package even the toughest, water-resistant drugs into smaller, uniform nanoparticles that are small enough for effective and safe intravenous use,” reads a recent article. “The platform shows high-level compatibility across different therapeutic categories. All five main macrolide mTOR inhibitors, including temsirolimus, sirolimus, ridaforolimus, Everolimus (Afinitor(R)), and umirolimus, formed stable, monodisperse particles. Tacrolimus, a key drug, also forms stable nanoparticles with diameters of less than 20 nm, highlighting the platform’s ability to handle multiple drug structures. Complex peptides such as exenatide and cyclosporine A were successfully packaged, underscoring the fact that the innovation can work with both linear and cyclic peptides.”
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) to Acquire Australian Strategic Materials in US$299M Transaction
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
Silvercorp Metals Inc. (NYSE-A/TSX: SVM) Announces PEA for the Condor Gold Project in Ecuador, Highlighting Low-Cost Underground Development Potential
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) Records Three Early-Year Electronic Monitoring Wins Across Europe and the U.S.
SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, has begun the year with a sequence of electronic monitoring (“EM”) contract awards across multiple jurisdictions. Since January, the company has disclosed three separate wins: a national-level EM contract in Western Europe, followed by second contract awards in Texas and Wisconsin, highlighting SuperCom’s continued expansion in the U.S. and internationally.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
BillionDollarBreaks – Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM) Named to Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100 for Third Straight Year
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Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026
Xeriant Inc. (XERI) Expands Leadership Role for Prominent Military Veteran to Drive Innovation
As emerging technologies increasingly intersect with national security, infrastructure resilience and advanced materials development, companies are placing greater emphasis on leadership that understands both innovation and real-world operational demands. Experience in defense, aerospace and strategic risk assessment has become especially valuable as firms pursue cutting-edge research with broad civilian and government applications. With this in mind, Xeriant (OTCQB: XERI) has expanded the role of Brig. Gen. Blaine D. Holt (ret.), signaling a deeper commitment to disciplined innovation and advanced research.
Via Investor Brand Network · January 21, 2026