Abacus Global Management Inc. (NASDAQ: ABL) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Thursday after reporting a second quarter of record growth, driven by rising demand for its life solutions offerings and expanding asset management platform.
The alternative asset manager said total revenue surged 93% year-over-year to $56.2 million for the quarter to end June 2025, while adjusted net income rose 87% to $21.9 million.
Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) said on Thursday it is making steady progress in advancing its pipeline of oncology drug candidates, with several key clinical trial readouts anticipated through the remainder of 2025 and into 2026.
The company reaffirmed its financial runway into the fourth quarter of next year, positioning it to continue developing certepetide, its lead investigational therapy for advanced solid tumors.
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (OTCQB:LBSR) announced that its Hay Mountain project in Arizona has attracted increased attention following recent advocacy efforts in Washington, DC, and growing congressional support for domestic mineral development.
Board chairman Pete O’Heeron led a series of meetings in May with congressional officials that aimed to highlight the strategic importance of the project, which the company views as a key resource in the US push for critical mineral security.
Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) shares plunged almost 25% after the shoemaker issued weak guidance for the third quarter.
The company said it expects revenue to be down 9% to 11% year-over-year, attributed to continued uncertainty regarding global trade policy and its related pressure on consumers.
Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd (TSX-V:SPA, OTC:SPAZF) said on Thursday it plans to raise up to C$5 million through a private placement to fund exploration and development at its flagship gold project in British Columbia.
The offering will consist of up to 20.7 million units priced at C$0.145 each, raising up to C$3 million, and up to 12.1 million flow-through units at C$0.165 per unit for proceeds of up to C$2 million.
EnWave Corp (TSX-V:ENW, OTC:NWVCF) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Clarus Securities to conduct a non-brokered private placement offering of up to 7.5 million common shares at a price of C$0.40 per share, for potential gross proceeds of up to C$3 million.
The proceeds of the offering will be used to manufacture two large-scale Radiant Energy Vacuum (REV) dehydration machines, with capacities ranging from 60kW to 120kW.
EDM Resources Inc (TSX-V:EDM, OTC:SWNLF) has entered into a royalty purchase agreement with Silver Crown Royalties under which Silver Crown will acquire a silver royalty on production from EDM’s Scotia Mine in Nova Scotia for C$500,000 in non-dilutive capital.
Under the terms of the agreement, EDM will receive C$250,000 at closing and a further C$250,000 within 30 days.
A group of small-cap oil and gas firms have a novel plan to make the best of a politically challenged project, onshore, in Yorkshire, with the help of Bitcoin.
Partners in the West Newton field, operated by privately owned Rathlin Energy and backed by London-listed Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM:UJO, OTCQB:UJOGF) and Reabold Resources PLC (AIM:RBD), have inked a deal with American group 360 Energy.
Immunic Inc (NASDAQ:IMUX) said on Thursday it has fully enrolled its twin Phase 3 ENSURE trials for vidofludimus calcium, positioning the company for a major data readout by end-2026 in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS).
The oral therapy, which activates the Nurr1 nuclear receptor, has shown neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties.
Alvopetro Energy Ltd (TSX-V:ALV, OTC:ALVOF) posted a sharp rise in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, supported by strong natural gas and oil sales from its operations in Brazil and newly added assets in Western Canada.
Net income for the quarter ended June 30 rose to $6.8 million, or $0.18 per share, from $2.3 million, or $0.06 per share, a year earlier, as average daily sales volumes jumped 50% year-over-year to 2,436 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd).
Helium One Global Ltd (AIM:HE1, OTCQB:HLOGF) confirmed it has raised £1 million through an oversubscribed WRAP Retail Offer, with the offer closing early amid strong demand.
It will now issue some 185.185 million new shares, priced at 0.54p each.
Union Jack Oil PLC (AIM:UJO, OTCQB:UJOGF) has updated on the West Newton gas discoveries, in Yorkshire, where the venture partners as now assessing early monetisation, via Bitcoin mining.
Project operator Rathlin Energy has completed a feasibility study evaluating early monetisation through on-site cryptocurrency mining.
Buru Energy Ltd (ASX:BRU, OTC:BRNGF) has completed the divestment of its wholly owned subsidiary, 2H Resources Pty Ltd, to Koloma Australia Pty Ltd, following the satisfaction of all conditions under the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (SSPA) dated July 10, 2025.
The transaction transfers full ownership of 2H Resources — including its interests in geologic hydrogen and helium exploration tenements—into Koloma’s control. This includes Petroleum Exploration Licence Applications (PELA) and Gas Storage Exploration Licence Applications (GSELA) in South Australia, Exploration Licences (EL) in Tasmania, and Special Prospecting Authorities (SPA) in Western Australia.