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FTUR

Future Fuels Inc. has introduced the Hornby Basin Uranium District, enhancing its position in the uranium sector with its flagship Hornby Uranium Project in Nunavut, Canada.

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February 27, 2025 | 2:00 pm

HR

Healthcare Realty Trust (HR) is undergoing a strategic turnaround under new management and the influence of activist investor Starboard Value. The company is focusing on asset dispositions, share repurchases, and debt reduction to address financial difficulties and negative returns. Despite operational improvements, near-term dividend growth is unlikely as the focus remains on deleveraging.

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February 27, 2025 | 2:00 pm

WBA

Sycamore Partners plans to split Walgreens into three separate units with distinct capital structures after taking the company private, according to the Financial Times.

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February 27, 2025 | 2:00 pm

SPRC

SciSparc Ltd. has extended a $2 million loan to AutoMax Motors to support its growth following AutoMax's entry into the direct import of JAC electric vehicles. This loan is in addition to previous loans totaling $4.25 million, related to a merger agreement between the companies.

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February 27, 2025 | 2:00 pm

SMP

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP) reported a strong financial performance for Q4 and the full year 2024. Q4 net sales increased by 18.1% to $343 million, with a significant contribution from the Nissens acquisition. Full-year net sales rose by 7.8% to $1.46 billion. Adjusted EPS for Q4 was $0.47, up 27%, and $3.17 for the year, up 8.6%.

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February 27, 2025 | 1:45 pm

JAGX

Jaguar Health has adopted a limited duration stockholder rights plan to protect long-term value amidst acquisition interest. The company anticipates significant trial results in 2025 for its drug crofelemer.

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February 27, 2025 | 1:45 pm

IMCR

Immunocore Holdings, a biotech company, is nearing a break-even point with its focus on immunotherapy for oncology. While tebentafusp sales have slowed, the company is relying on new projects like brenetafusp. With over $800 million in liquid assets, Immunocore is well-positioned for future R&D or potential acquisitions.

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February 27, 2025 | 1:30 pm

TRS

TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, with significant sales growth in its Aerospace and Packaging groups. The company also completed strategic acquisitions and divestitures.

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February 27, 2025 | 1:15 pm

ELAB

PMGC Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ELAB) is expanding its investment and M&A efforts by sponsoring TCA Venture Group's Orange County network for 2025. This strategic move aims to enhance PMGC's acquisition and investment opportunities.

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February 27, 2025 | 1:15 pm

BX

JoAnn Kintzel has been appointed as the new CEO of M3, a cloud-based financial software platform for the hospitality industry, following its acquisition by Blackstone. Kintzel, a seasoned SaaS executive, will lead M3's expansion under Blackstone's majority ownership.

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February 27, 2025 | 1:15 pm