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CoTec Advances Critical Mineral Strategy Amid Second-Quarter Expansion

CoTec Advances Critical Mineral Strategy Amid Second-Quarter Expansion

Vancouver, Friday, 14 August 2026.
CoTec Holdings reported a $7.6 million second-quarter loss while raising $19.1 million through warrants to fund its Texas magnet recycling plant and sustainable mineral projects.

Tech Earnings Surge as Chip Tool Maker Beats Expectations

Tech Earnings Surge as Chip Tool Maker Beats Expectations

New York, Friday, 14 August 2026.
Applied Materials reported record revenue of $9.12 billion, powered by artificial intelligence chip demand, though shares dipped slightly despite widespread third-quarter financial beats.

Apple Directs Instant Lock Screen Warnings to Users Facing State Spyware Attacks

Apple Directs Instant Lock Screen Warnings to Users Facing State Spyware Attacks

Cupertino, Friday, 14 August 2026.
Apple now sends immediate lock screen push notifications to users in 110 countries targeted by state-sponsored spyware, urging activation of Lockdown Mode to effectively block these sophisticated attacks.

Why the Head of OpenAI Owns a Billion-Dollar Stake in Reddit

Why the Head of OpenAI Owns a Billion-Dollar Stake in Reddit

San Francisco, Thursday, 13 August 2026.
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman holds over $1 billion in Reddit shares while owning zero equity in OpenAI, linking his personal fortune directly to AI data training platforms.

Data Center Infrastructure Provider Shifts Strategy With Major Investment in Artificial Intelligence

Data Center Infrastructure Provider Shifts Strategy With Major Investment in Artificial Intelligence

Round Rock, Thursday, 13 August 2026.
TSS Inc. reported a 46% surge in systems integration revenue for Q2 2026, backing its pivot toward high-margin artificial intelligence infrastructure with a strategic $17 million capital investment.

Workplace AI Provider Reports Major Revenue Surge Following Key Acquisition

Workplace AI Provider Reports Major Revenue Surge Following Key Acquisition

Palo Alto, Thursday, 13 August 2026.
CXApp Inc. recorded a 79% sequential revenue increase in the second quarter of 2026, boosting annual recurring revenue to $11.5 million following its strategic acquisition of EngineRoom.

Horizon Kinetics Expands Managed Assets to $10.8 Billion Driven by Strong Investment Growth

Horizon Kinetics Expands Managed Assets to $10.8 Billion Driven by Strong Investment Growth

New York, Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Horizon Kinetics increased its managed assets to $10.8 billion in Q2 2026, fueled by a 52% surge in land investment holdings despite reporting an $18.4 million net loss.

Applied Materials Faces Critical Test as AI Demand Drives Up Earnings Expectations

Applied Materials Faces Critical Test as AI Demand Drives Up Earnings Expectations

Santa Clara, Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Despite beating earnings expectations for 16 consecutive quarters, Applied Materials stock remains down 25% from its peak, making today’s AI-driven financial results a crucial signal for chipmakers.

Ensysce Biosciences Expands Pain Treatment Pipeline with Strategic Acquisition

Ensysce Biosciences Expands Pain Treatment Pipeline with Strategic Acquisition

San Diego, Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Ensysce Biosciences completed its acquisition of Cy Biopharma, securing up to $77 million in potential funding and adding an Orphan Drug-designated pain candidate to advance into Phase 2 trials.

Bridgeline Digital Reports 3.9 Million Dollars in Revenue Driven by Growing Demand for AI Software

Bridgeline Digital Reports 3.9 Million Dollars in Revenue Driven by Growing Demand for AI Software

Woburn, Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Bridgeline Digital reported $3.9 million in third-quarter revenue for fiscal 2026, boosted by rising adoption of its AI-powered software and 19 new subscription contracts worth $1.7 million.