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PACB

PacBio (NASDAQ:PACB) has announced the release of a new Nanobind DNA extraction kit called PanDNA, which is optimized for HiFi sequencing and expands the range of sample types for long-read sequencing. The Nanobind kits, including the existing HT CBB Kit, now support high-throughput extraction of DNA from additional sample types like animal blood and bacteria. The PanDNA kit complements the Revio sequencing system and is expected to be available in February 2024, while the HT CBB Kit is already on the market.

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January 15, 2024 | 11:28 pm

AGI

Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:AGI) has announced the acquisition of Orford Mining Corporation, including the Qiqavik Gold Project in Quebec, Canada. Alamos will issue approximately 900,000 shares for a total consideration of C$16 million. Orford shareholders will receive 0.005588 of an Alamos share for each Orford share. The acquisition adds to Alamos' portfolio of exploration projects in Quebec and is in line with its strategy to build a pipeline of high-quality, long-term projects in top mining jurisdictions.

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January 15, 2024 | 11:21 pm

TALO

Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) has announced an agreement to acquire QuarterNorth Energy Inc. for $1.29 billion in a cash and stock deal. The acquisition will add high-quality deepwater assets to Talos's portfolio and is expected to be immediately accretive to shareholders. The deal includes 24.8 million shares of Talos stock and $965 million in cash, with closure anticipated by the end of Q1 2024, pending regulatory approvals.

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January 15, 2024 | 10:54 pm

RIO

Rio Tinto (RIO) reported a 3% increase in total copper equivalent production in Q4 2023, driven by the Gudai-Darri mine reaching capacity and increased ownership in Oyu Tolgoi. Iron ore production rose 2%, and aluminium production increased 9% with the Kitimat smelter at full capacity. The company formed the Matalco JV, acquired a 50% stake for $0.7 billion, and completed the acquisition of PanAmerican Silver's stake in Agua de la Falda. Challenges included a 16% drop in refined copper production and a 7% decrease in TiO2 production. Rio Tinto settled an SEC suit for $28 million and sold the Lake MacLeod operation for $251 million.

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January 15, 2024 | 9:41 pm

ABTS

CRGE

GROM

HRYU

LQR

LYT

NFTG

SALM

TBLA

VSME

In Monday's after-market session, several communication services stocks experienced movement. Gainers included NFT (MI), LQR House (LQR), Taboola.com (TBLA), Salem Media Group (SALM), VS Media Holdings (VSME), and Hanryu Holdings (HRYU), with increases ranging from 4.41% to 8.5%. Losers were Charge Enterprises (CRGE), Lytus Technologies Hldgs (LYT), Abits Group (ABTS), NFT Gaming Co (NFTG), and Grom Social Enterprises (GROM), with declines between 3.67% and 14.1%.

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January 15, 2024 | 9:31 pm

AHG

ATHE

BCEL

CDMO

EYEN

IONM

SNPX

In Monday's after-market session, several healthcare stocks experienced significant movements. Akso Health Group (AHG) led the gainers with a 23.4% increase, while Atreca (BCEL) saw the largest decline among the losers, dropping by 16.9%. Other notable gainers included Assure Holdings (IONM), Alterity Therapeutics (ATHE), Avid Bioservices (CDMO), Synaptogenix (SNPX), and Eyenovia (EYEN). On the losing side, Lucy Scientific Discovery (LSDI), Avinger (AVGR), Alaunos Therapeutics (TCRT), Atara Biotherapeutics (ATRA), and Motus GI Holdings (MOTS) also saw their share prices fall.

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January 15, 2024 | 9:30 pm

AULT

NCRA

PXDT

RCRT

In Monday's after-market session, several industrial stocks experienced significant movements. Recruiter.Com Group (RCRT) and Pixie Dust Technologies (PXDT) were among the gainers, with shares rising 10.8% and 9.79%, respectively. Conversely, Nocera (NCRA) and Ault Alliance (AULT) led the losers, with their stocks falling 16.6% and 13.77%, respectively. The movements reflect changes in investor sentiment and market dynamics affecting these companies' valuations.

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January 15, 2024 | 9:30 pm

AMPL

ARBK

ATOM

CAMP

MVLA

NVNI

PBTS

PROP

SGN

SMX

SONM

WAVD

In Monday's after-market session, several IT stocks saw significant movements. Atomera, Movella Holdings, SMX, Sonim Technologies, Argo Blockchain, and Prairie Operating were gainers, with Atomera leading at a 9% increase. On the losing side, Amplitude, WaveDancer, CalAmp, Signing Day Sports, Powerbridge Technologies, and Nvni Group saw declines, with Amplitude dropping 7.3%. CalAmp's recent Q3 earnings release is noted.

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January 15, 2024 | 9:30 pm

GENE

KHRNF

MMNFF

MXC

VFF

XXII

Marijuana stocks saw significant movement on January 15, 2024, with Khiron Life Sciences leading the gainers with a 152.73% increase, while MedMen Enterprises experienced a steep decline of 95.71%. Other notable gainers include Global Compliance, CordovaCann, and RIV Capital. The losers' list was topped by AusCann Group Holdings with a 58.82% drop, followed by EnWave and Auxly Cannabis Group.

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January 15, 2024 | 9:30 pm

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is expected to release its quarterly earnings report on January 16, 2024, with an estimated EPS of $0.99. Investors are looking for an earnings beat and positive guidance for future growth. Historically, Morgan Stanley's stock price has shown mixed reactions to past earnings performances, with a 2.62% drop after beating EPS last quarter. The stock is currently trading at $90.51, down 7.6% over the last year. The upcoming earnings report could influence investor sentiment, especially considering the recent negative returns.

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January 15, 2024 | 9:00 pm