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L Star Holdings and Safehold Amend Credit and Management Agreements EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:40 PM UTC L National Healthcare Properties to Convert Class A Shares to Common Stock National Healthcare Properties will automatically convert all outstanding Class A common stock into common stock on a 1:1 basis, effective when trading opens Oct. 19, 2026. The new common shares will trade on Nasdaq. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:39 PM UTC L Xilio Therapeutics Grants Inducement Stock Options to New CMO Xilio Therapeutics granted 105,000 inducement stock options to its newly appointed Chief Medical Officer, Yariv Houvras, at an exercise price of $8.91. Options were also granted to two other new employees. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:39 PM UTC L Catheter Precision (VTAK) 1-for-10 Reverse Split, Changes Ticker to VJET Catheter Precision will implement a 1-for-10 reverse stock split and change its name and ticker symbol to Flyte Aviation and VJET, respectively. This change is effective at the market open on Monday, October 5, 2026. The EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC L National Healthcare Properties Class A Stock Converts to Common Stock National Healthcare Properties, Inc. announced that all outstanding shares of its Class A common stock will automatically convert into its common stock. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC L ORIC Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants ORIC Pharmaceuticals announced that on October 1, 2026, it granted inducement awards to new employees under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC L Olema Oncology Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Olema” or “Olema Oncology”, Nasdaq: OLMA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercializ EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC L ImageneBio Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Rule ImageneBio, Inc. announced that on September 30, 2026, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted inducement awards consisting of 90,775 restricted stock units under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC L Catheter Precision to Change Name to Flyte Aviation, Ticker to VJET, Effect Reverse Stock Split Catheter Precision, Inc. announced its Board of Directors has approved changing its name to Flyte Aviation and its ticker symbol to VJET. The company will also effect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC L Xilio Therapeutics Grants Inducement Awards Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. announced that, effective October 1, 2026, the company granted non-qualified stock options to certain employees. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC L Mineralys Therapeutics to Present Lorundrostat Data at ASN Kidney Week Mineralys Therapeutics will present new data on its lorundrostat drug at the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week 2026. The company is developing medicines for hypertension and aldosterone-related adverse out EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:38 PM UTC L AtlasClear Holdings announces long-term stock option awards AtlasClear Holdings said it granted long-term stock option awards to support leadership retention and shareholder alignment. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:37 PM UTC H US Prepares $4B Loan for Vistra Nuclear Capacity Expansion The US government is reportedly preparing to announce a $4 billion loan package for Vistra Corp. (VST) to upgrade three of its nuclear power facilities. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is expected to unveil the financing i REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 08:37 PM UTC L Newell Brands Extends Receivables Facility to 2027, Sets $75 Million Factoring Limit Newell Brands has amended its Receivables Purchase Agreement, extending the termination date of its receivables financing program to October 1, 2027. The amendment also sets a $75 million limit on factored receivables ou EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:35 PM UTC L BeyondSpring Fails Nasdaq Listing Rule on Market Value BeyondSpring received notice from Nasdaq that its market value of listed securities was below $35 million for 30 consecutive business days, violating Listing Rule 5550(b)(2). The company has 180 days, until March 29, 202 EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:35 PM UTC L Elmet Group Updates Presentation, General Counsel to Retire Elmet Group has published an updated corporate presentation and announced that its General Counsel will retire on December 31, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:35 PM UTC L The Dow Jones Index Closes 0.49% Higher The Dow Jones Index went up by 250 points or 0.49 percent on Friday to close at 51177 points. The rise was led by Cisco Systems (3.14%), Caterpillar (2.30%) and UnitedHealth (1.77%). On the downside, the weakerst perform NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 08:35 PM UTC L Broadway Financial EVP & Chief Banking Officer John Allen to Resign John Allen will resign as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of Broadway Financial, effective December 31, 2026. He will remain in a transition capacity until that date. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:35 PM UTC L Meridian Holdings Amends Acquisition Payment Terms Meridian Holdings amended post-closing payment terms related to its MeridianBet acquisition, deferring $625,672 and pushing $15M notes to 2031 to bolster liquidity. The company confirmed payment of $10 million from the 1 EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L Meridian names Zhe Yan Chief Accounting Officer and PFO Meridian promoted Zhe ‘Scott’ Yan to Chief Accounting Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective October 2, 2026. William Scott ceased serving as Principal Financial Officer and Prin EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L Mountaineer Gas Sells $50M Unsecured Notes for Refinancing UGI subsidiary Mountaineer Gas Company entered a Note Purchase Agreement for a $50 million private placement of unsecured notes. The funds will be used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes. The i EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC M Nano Nuclear Energy to Acquire Radnostix Fuel Assets for $9.5M Cash, Stock Nano Nuclear Energy has entered an Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire U.S. nuclear fuel processing assets from Radnostix and International Isotopes Fluorine Products. The deal includes $9.5 million in cash and $4 millio EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L Starfighters Space Increases CEO and CFO Compensation Starfighters Space has increased the base salaries of CEO Tim Franta and CFO David Whitney, along with approving related back-pay and bonus arrangements, effective September 28, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L Miner prices $400M of 7.50% senior notes due 2032 Miner Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) has priced a $400 million private offering of 7.500% senior notes due 2032. The company plans to use the proceeds from this offering to redeem its outstanding 2028 notes. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L Cingulate Extends Chief Medical Officer's Trial Period Cingulate has extended the trial period for Matthew N. Brams' full-time employment as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer until December 31, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L OSR Health's Dr. Constance Hoefer resigns as Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Constance Hoefer has resigned from her position as Chief Scientific Officer at OSR Health, effective immediately. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC M Bank of Marin Bancorp Sets Q3 Earnings Webcast for Oct. 26, 2026 Bank of Marin Bancorp (NASDAQ:BMRC) has scheduled its third quarter earnings call for Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. PT. President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Myers and Executive Vice President and Chief Fina EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L Tavia Acquisition Completes Sponsor Transition to Fog Cutter Tavia Acquisition has transitioned its sponsor role to Fog Cutter, with Fog Cutter purchasing ordinary shares and private units, and assuming sponsor responsibilities as of October 1, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L Andrew Wiederhorn Named Executive Chairman and CEO of Tavia Tavia appointed Andrew Wiederhorn as Executive Chairman and CEO, and Kenneth Kuick as CFO. The company also expanded its board with five new directors following multiple resignations. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems Extends Insider Note Maturities to Oct. 31, 2026 Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems has amended four outstanding promissory notes, each for $75,000, extending their maturities from September 30, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Two notes are with Frost Gamma Investments Trust a EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC L Citigroup Maintains Allstate at Sell Citigroup has maintained its "Sell" rating on Allstate, with a price target cut to $215.00 per share from $240.00. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC L Blaize Holdings Receives Nasdaq Noncompliance Notice Blaize Holdings received notice from Nasdaq that its common stock failed to meet the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for 30 consecutive business days. The company has 180 days until March 29, 2027, to regain complian REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC L Veea Raises $1.65 Million in Unsecured Demand Notes Veea has secured $1.65 million in unsecured demand promissory notes from NLabs, carrying a 10% annual interest rate. These funds are designated for working capital and are payable by December 31, 2026, or upon demand by EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC L Maharashtra FDA Cancels Cipla's Pune Drug Sale Licence The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the drug sale and distribution licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Ltd's carrying and forwarding warehouse in Pune due to alleged violations in drug p REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC L Piermont Valley Acquisition Secures $5 Million PIPE Financing for Tigerless Merger Piermont Valley Acquisition has entered into a PIPE Securities Purchase Agreement, providing $5.0 million in funding for its pending merger with Tigerless. The financing will come from Pubco's Series A Convertible Prefer EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC L Quantum posts updated investor presentation Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) posted an updated investor presentation highlighting its room-temperature photonics roadmap and balance sheet strength, including $1.3 billion in cash and a $42.5 million backlog. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC M US Stocks Face Headwinds in Q4 Amid Rising Yields and AI Spending Dependence As the fourth quarter begins, US stocks face challenges to their typical seasonal strength, including spiking bond yields and a potential over-reliance on AI spending. Midterm election uncertainty and upcoming earnings r EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC L Safehold Extends Star Holdings Term Loan Maturity to 2029 Safehold has amended the term loan for Star Holdings, extending its maturity date to March 31, 2029. The company also paid a $2.4 million extension fee. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC L Michael Farello Resigns From Better Home & Finance Board Michael Farello has resigned from the Board of Directors at Better Home & Finance, effective immediately. The company has not appointed a successor. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC L Professional Diversity Network names Yiran Gu CEO Professional Diversity Network appointed Yiran Gu as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 2, 2026. Xun Wu's term as CEO is not being renewed and ends July 22, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:33 PM UTC L US Stocks Mostly Higher After Giving Back Early Gains Major US stock averages added to modest gains from Thursday, closing mostly higher after giving back some ground from an early surge on Friday. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:32 PM UTC H G-7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil and Fuel The Group of Seven major economies have agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and fuel from their emergency reserves. This action aims to reduce the soaring prices of diesel and other fuels. ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:32 PM UTC L Kenorland Minerals Completes Top-Up Issuance Kenorland Minerals Ltd. issued 45,794 shares at $2.498, raising $114,393. Sumitomo and Centerra exercised top-up rights to retain 10.1% and 9.9% stakes, respectively. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC L Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Settles $192K Debt With Shares Voyageur Pharmaceuticals settled $192,300 of debt by issuing common shares at a deemed price of $0.155. The settlement included $52,300 to an officer and $140,000 to other creditors. The shares carry a 4-month+1-day hold EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC L Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch Deemed Not a Safety Issue by FAA The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reportedly determined that a new software glitch affecting the Boeing 737 MAX does not pose a flight-safety issue. This assessment eases concerns that had arisen regarding th EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC L Archer Aviation: US court narrows Joby Aero lawsuit claims Archer Aviation (ACHR) announced that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, in a ruling dated September 29, narrowed the claims against the company in litigation brought by Joby Aero. The court EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC L Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Completes Shares for Debt Settlement Voyageur Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has announced the completion of a shares for debt settlement, as detailed in the company's previous news. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC L Kenorland Minerals Completes Right Offering Kenorland Minerals Ltd. announced the completion of a top-up right offering from Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd. and Centerra. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC M Surge Announces Positive Pre-Feasibility Study at Nevada North Lithium Project Surge Battery Metals Inc. announced a positive Pre-Feasibility Study for its Nevada North Lithium Project, reporting an after-tax NPV8% of US$9.81 billion, an after-tax IRR of 23.6%, and an operating cost of US$4,719/ton COMMODITIES | Oct 02, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC L Vertical Aerospace Flags NYSE $1 Price Noncompliance Vertical Aerospace received a notice from the NYSE on September 9, 2026, for failing to meet the $1.00 30-day average price standard. The company has up to six months to regain compliance. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC L Pershing Square declares $0.103 Q4 dividend Pershing Square Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.103 per share for Q4 2026. The dividend is payable on Oct. 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 12, 2026. Future dividends are subject to the Board' EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC M US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.74%, Nasdaq 100 +1.03%; EUR/USD +0.11%, WTI -1.52%, NKE leads volume US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.74 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 1.03 percent, Dow futures is up 0.51 percent and Russell futures is up 0.89 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC L Loop Capital Raises NetApp Price Target to $260 From $215 Loop Capital has raised its price target on NetApp to $260.00 per share from $215.00. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC L Pershing Square Declares $0.103 Q4 2026 Dividend Pershing Square Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.103 per share of its common stock for the fourth quarter of 2026. The dividend is payable on October 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the specified d EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC L Vertical Aerospace Receives NYSE Continued Listing Standard Notice Vertical Aerospace announced it received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange indicating it is not in compliance with continued listing standards. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC L Mineralys Therapeutics to present lorundrostat data at ASN Kidney Week 2026 Mineralys Therapeutics said it will present new lorundrostat data at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC L National Healthcare Properties announces Class A stock conversion National Healthcare Properties said it is converting Class A common stock into common stock. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC L Catheter Precision to change name, ticker and split shares Catheter Precision said it will change its name to Flyte Aviation, switch its ticker to VJET and effect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split at the market open Monday, Oct. 5. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC H TSX pares weekly decline as investors reduce Fed rate hike bets By Darshan Kumar R and Fergal SmithCanada's main stock index rallied on Friday, led by materials and industrial shares, after weaker-than-expected US jobs data bolstered expectations the Federal Reserve would leave inter CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 08:29 PM UTC L McCormick Price Target Cut to $47 by Barclays Barclays analyst Andrew Lazar lowered the price target on McCormick & Co. to $47 from $55 and maintained a neutral rating. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:28 PM UTC L LPC Files to Raise $16.9M in IPO LPC has filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. The company, through its Malaysia-based subsidiary Lotus Power Corp., plans to list 3.75 million shares at approximately $5 per share. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:27 PM UTC L iPower Inc. FY 2026 Revenue $19.96M, Net Loss $(11.62M) iPower Inc. reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $19.96M and a net loss of $(11.62M), compared to fiscal 2025 revenue of $63.22M and a net loss of $(4.97M). EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 08:26 PM UTC M FAA: Boeing 737 MAX software glitch poses no safety issue The Federal Aviation Administration announced that a panel of experts has determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 MAX flight computers poses no safety concern, clearing the way for approval of a larger version of EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:25 PM UTC L Arcosa commences bondholder calls Arcosa said it has commenced bondholder calls. RATES | Oct 02, 2026, 08:25 PM UTC L Huntsman Price Target Cut to $11 by Jefferies Jefferies cut its price target on Huntsman to $11.00 per share from $16.00. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:25 PM UTC L Change Agents Closes $300,000 Note Financing, Issues Warrants Change Agents secured $300,000 in gross proceeds through the issuance of $336,000 in original issue discount promissory notes to accredited investors. The company also concurrently issued pre-funded warrants for 100,000 EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:25 PM UTC L Velo3D Names Terence P. Wynn Interim CFO Velo3D has appointed Terence P. Wynn as its Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective September 28, 2026. This appointment follows the departure of former CFO James Suva. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC L BioAge Labs doses first participant in Phase 2 trial BioAge Labs announced the first participant has been dosed in QUELL-DME, a Phase 2 trial of once-daily oral BGE-102 for diabetic macular edema. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC L MineralRite Buys 3.92M Preferred Shares for $106.7M MineralRite executed a series of transactions on Sept. 30, 2026, repurchasing 3,919,388 Series NMC Preferred shares for $106.7 million via a non-interest-bearing note and permanently capping the related sinking fund at $ EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC L Voya Appoints New Chief Risk and Technology Officers Voya has appointed Santhosh Keshavan as Chief Risk and Global Operating Officer and Rajat Kalia as Chief Technology Officer, with both roles effective January 1, 2027. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC L John Glessner named Chief Risk Officer at Federal Home Loan Mortgage Federal Home Loan Mortgage appointed John Glessner as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective October 1, 2026, replacing Anil Hinduja. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC L Grove Collaborative Names Flip van den Bosch Principal Financial Officer Grove Collaborative has appointed Flip van den Bosch as its principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, effective October 1, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC L Adial Pharmaceuticals Adjourns Votes Pending Nasdaq Listing Approval Adial Pharmaceuticals has adjourned votes on four proposals due to pending Nasdaq listing approval. The meeting has been reconvened for October 15, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC L International Money Express Files New HSR Notice International Money Express has filed a new HSR premerger notice following the suspension of its prior approval by the DFPI. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC L Prothena Chief Development Officer Chad J. Swanson to Resign Prothena announced that Chad J. Swanson, Ph.D., will resign as Chief Development Officer. His departure is effective October 9, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC L Sanfilippo John B & Son Names Jasper B. Sanfilippo, Jr. CEO Sanfilippo John B & Son appointed Jasper B. Sanfilippo, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer and transitioned Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo to Executive Chair, effective October 1, 2026. Frank Pellegrino was named President and Chief EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC L Nocopi Technologies COO Terry Stovold resigns Terry Stovold resigned as chief operating officer effective Oct. 1, 2026 and will remain in a limited transitional role through July 1, 2029. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC L Greenland Mines Appoints Two to Board, One Resigns Greenland Mines has appointed Peter Love and Blair Jordan to its board of directors, effective September 28, 2026. The appointments follow the resignation of Jon McGarity. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC L Bluerock Acquisition Corp. II Completes $178.3M IPO and Private Placement Bluerock Acquisition Corp. II has successfully completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and a concurrent private placement, raising a total of $178.3 million. Of this amount, $173.36 million has been placed in a U.S. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC L Amentum Amends Steven J. Demetriou's Employment Agreement Amentum Holdings, Inc. amended and restated Steven J. Demetriou's employment agreement, extending his term and adjusting pay and incentive terms, effective September 28, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC L Western Union Files New HSR Notification Amid Suspended DFPI Approval Western Union has filed a new HSR premerger notification, as approval from DFPI remains suspended, delaying the completion of its IMXI merger. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC L OPKO HEALTH: Convertible Notes Triggered OPKO HEALTH, INC. has determined that its 3.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 are convertible as its stock price has exceeded the trigger level. Conversions will be satisfied with common stock. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC L Nike Raised to Buy From Sell by Freedom Broker Freedom Broker upgraded Nike to Buy from Sell. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:23 PM UTC M Nike Reports 2026 Quarter Revenue of $11.21B, EPS of $0.48 Nike, Inc. reported revenues of $11.21B for its 2026 quarter, a decrease from $11.72B in the prior year. Diluted EPS was $0.48, down from $0.49 a year ago, with net income at $712M compared to $727M. EARNINGS | Oct 02, 2026, 08:21 PM UTC L scope affirms US long-term ratings at aa- with stable outlook scope affirms US long-term ratings at aa- with stable outlook NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 08:20 PM UTC H TSX Advances as Oil Rally Stalls The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 1% to close at 35,503 as the oil rally stalled, easing concerns over energy-driven inflation and pushing Canadian bond yields lower. Softer-than-expected US payrolls also supported rate-s CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 02, 2026, 08:19 PM UTC M Southport Acquisition Corp. II Closes $210M IPO Southport Acquisition Corp. II completed its IPO of 21,000,000 units at $10.00 each, raising $210 million. The company placed $212.1 million in its trust account. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:18 PM UTC L MineralRite Caps Series NMC Sinking-Fund Obligation at ~$269M MineralRite repurchased approximately 3.9 million Series NMC Preferred shares, which will result in approximately 9.9 million outstanding shares after warrant exercises. This action avoids the potential issuance of appro EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:18 PM UTC L Southport Acquisition Corp. II Completes Initial Public Offering Southport Acquisition Corp. II announced the closing of its initial public offering of 21,000,000 units. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:18 PM UTC L RITE reduces potential dilution by nearly 2 billion shares MineralRite Corporation (OTCID: RITE) announced a transaction that reduces potential dilution from Series NMC warrants and establishes a contractual obligation. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:18 PM UTC M US Stocks Jump on Rate Optimism, Nasdaq Hits Record Intraday High US stocks advanced Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite reaching an intraday record, as weaker-than-expected jobs data boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will not hike interest rates this month. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:17 PM UTC L ESCO Technologies Files 8K Regarding Off-Balance Sheet Financial Obligation ESCO Technologies Inc. filed a Form 8K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 2, 2026, detailing a Credit Agreement entered into on May 29, 2026, by the registrant and certain of its subsidiaries. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:17 PM UTC L ESCO Technologies Files 8K - Director, Officer or Compensation Filing ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) filed a Form 8K - Director, Officer or Compensation Filing - with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission on October 02, 2026. Effective October 1, 2026, the Registrant's Board of Director EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:17 PM UTC L ESCO Technologies Files 8K - Entry Into Definitive Agreement ESCO Technologies Inc. filed a Form 8K with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission on October 2, 2026, related to the entry into a Shareholder Agreement. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC L ESCO Technologies Files 8K - Termination of Definitive Agreement ESCO Technologies Inc. filed a Form 8K with the SEC on October 2, 2026, announcing the termination of a Definitive Agreement. The termination occurred upon the effectiveness of a New Credit Agreement, which superseded th EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC L ESCO Technologies Files 8K on Asset Acquisition ESCO Technologies Inc. filed a Form 8K detailing an acquisition or disposition of assets with the SEC on October 2, 2026, related to a transaction that closed on October 1, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC L NeuroSense to Request Nasdaq Hearing for Minimum Market Value Compliance Extension NeuroSense plans to ask the Nasdaq Hearings Panel for more time to regain compliance with the exchange's minimum market value requirement. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC L NeuroSense Regains Nasdaq Compliance NeuroSense announced it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC L Flex Secures $3.3 Billion 364-Day Term Loan Facility to Fund EPC Power Deal Flex entered into a new Credit Agreement establishing a $3.3 billion senior term loan facility to help finance its acquisition of EPC Power and related costs. The facility, administered by Citibank with a syndicate of le MNA | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC L Christopher Griffith resigns as COO and CIO of American Coastal Insurance American Coastal Insurance announced that Christopher Griffith has resigned from his positions as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Information Officer, with the resignation effective October 1, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC M Snowflake raises $3.75 billion in convertible notes Snowflake completed a private offering of $3.75 billion zero-coupon convertible senior notes, consisting of $2.0 billion due 2029 and $1.75 billion due 2031. The notes were issued under separate indentures with U.S. Bank EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC L PennantPark Investment Corporation Declares $0.08 Monthly Distribution PennantPark Investment Corporation announced a $0.08 per share monthly distribution for October 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC L Integer Holders Notified of Convertible Notes Conversion Terms Integer Holdings Corp. has notified holders that its 2.125% convertible senior notes due 2028 are convertible during the quarter ending December 31, 2026, with an equivalent conversion price of $87.20. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:16 PM UTC M Ares Management updates Q3 2026 earnings call time Ares Management said it updated the time of its earnings conference call for the third quarter ending September 30, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC L PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Declares Monthly Distribution PennantPark Floating Rate Capital declared a monthly distribution of $0.0833 per share for October 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC L Coinbase Global Chief Accounting Officer Jennifer Jones to Retire Jennifer Jones notified Coinbase Global of her decision to retire as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer. She will remain in her roles until a successor is appointed to ensure a smooth transition. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC L NeuroSense provides Nasdaq listing compliance update NeuroSense said it provided an update on Nasdaq listing compliance. REGULATION | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC L Direct Digital Holdings Received Nasdaq Delisting Notice Nasdaq notified Direct Digital Holdings that it will suspend trading of its securities effective October 5, 2026, due to failure to meet the minimum stockholders' equity requirement. The company has the option to appeal. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC M Extra Space Storage sets Q3 earnings call date Extra Space Storage said it will release third-quarter results and hold a conference call. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC L NeuroSense Provides Nasdaq Listing Compliance Update NeuroSense has provided an update regarding its compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC L Arcosa Announces Commencement of Bondholder Calls Arcosa, Inc. announced it will hold quarterly bondholder calls for the benefit of note holders. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC L US Equity Unofficial Closes S&P 500 Unofficially Closes Up 57.53 Points, Or 0.75 Percent, At 7,723.98 Nasdaq Unofficially Closes Up 314.26 Points, Or 1.17 Percent, At 27,185.85 Dow Jones Unofficially Closes Up 270.94 Points, Or 0.53%, At 51,197.50 NEWS | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC M Celanese to Host Q3 Earnings Call November 3 Celanese Corporation announced it will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC L Southport Acquisition Corp. II completes IPO Southport Acquisition Corp. II announced completion of its initial public offering. EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC M LatAm Currencies Strengthen on Weaker US Jobs Data, Lowering Fed Hike Odds Most Latin American currencies strengthened against the dollar as weaker-than-expected US jobs data reduced the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in October. Stocks were mixed, with investors also monitoring B MACRO | Oct 02, 2026, 08:14 PM UTC H Grades fall on expected G7 release of 100 million barrels of oil Grades broadly fell on Friday, dealers said, in anticipation of a release of emergency oil supplies from G7 countries intended to tame record high fuel prices as energy markets reel from the Iran war, now in its seventh ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:14 PM UTC L ConnectM Technology Solutions Issues $1.39 Million Convertible Note ConnectM Technology Solutions has issued a $1,388,888.89 senior secured convertible note with a 10% interest rate and a maturity date of September 28, 2027. The company also amended other financing terms as it prepares f EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:13 PM UTC L Katapult Extends Credit Facility Draw Period to Nov. 30, 2026 Katapult amended its revolving credit facility to extend the draw period termination date to November 30, 2026, preserving borrowing flexibility ahead of a scheduled 12-month amortization. Sunflower Bank was appointed su EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:13 PM UTC L Schneider National Expands Receivables Facility to $400 Million Schneider National, via subsidiary Schneider Receivables Corporation, expanded its secured accounts receivable facility to $400 million and lifted the letter-of-credit sublimit to $250 million. The agreement was amended EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:13 PM UTC L Trimble Secures $500 Million Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility Trimble entered into a new Term Loan Credit Agreement for an unsecured delayed draw term loan facility of up to $500 million to support general corporate purposes. The company can draw up to four times through Jan 29, 20 EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:13 PM UTC