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Aytu BioPharma Rebounds as Depression Drug Prescriptions Surpass Expectations

Aytu BioPharma Rebounds as Depression Drug Prescriptions Surpass Expectations

Englewood, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Aytu BioPharma reported a 6.4% fourth-quarter revenue increase to $16.1 million, fueled by its depression treatment EXXUA, which saw total quarterly prescriptions skyrocket by 138%.

Microsoft Faces Ninja Theory Closure After Failed Buyout Deals

Microsoft Faces Ninja Theory Closure After Failed Buyout Deals

Redmond, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Microsoft is initiating the closure of Ninja Theory after two acquisition deals collapsed, highlighting severe profitability pressures and aggressive restructuring across the gaming industry.

Meta Quietly Uses Human Call Workers to Back Up Its New AI Agent

Meta Quietly Uses Human Call Workers to Back Up Its New AI Agent

Menlo Park, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Meta’s new Muse AI agent is topping download charts, but internal tests reveal human call center workers are secretly backing up the automated system, raising significant privacy and reliability concerns.

Microsoft Hands Halo Franchise to Activision in Major Xbox Restructuring

Microsoft Hands Halo Franchise to Activision in Major Xbox Restructuring

Redmond, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Microsoft has transferred development of the iconic Halo franchise to Activision while cutting 268 jobs, marking a significant strategic shift in Xbox’s ongoing corporate reorganization.

HomeSmart Expands Southeastern Presence Through Strategic Merger

HomeSmart Expands Southeastern Presence Through Strategic Merger

Phoenix, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
HomeSmart merged with NorthGroup Real Estate on September 22, 2026, adding nearly 2,000 agents and expanding its nationwide footprint to over 27,000 agents across 48 states.

Palantir Reaches Record Price Target as Europe Rejects Its AI Tools

Palantir Reaches Record Price Target as Europe Rejects Its AI Tools

New York, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Despite European governments rejecting Palantir’s defense software over data sovereignty concerns, massive U.S. commercial demand has driven Wall Street analyst price targets to record highs.

Microsoft Prepares New Round of Xbox Job Cuts and Studio Mergers

Microsoft Prepares New Round of Xbox Job Cuts and Studio Mergers

Redmond, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Microsoft is launching another wave of Xbox layoffs and studio consolidations, continuing its broader plan to eliminate 3,200 gaming roles to lower costs and streamline operations.

SoFi Shares Rise Following Launch of Bank-Issued Stablecoin Card Settlement Network

SoFi Shares Rise Following Launch of Bank-Issued Stablecoin Card Settlement Network

San Francisco, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
SoFi Bank became the first national bank to launch live stablecoin settlement across Mastercard’s global network, migrating its $25 billion card program to blockchain infrastructure using SoFiUSD.

Viking Therapeutics Stock Rises on Positive Weight Loss Drug Results

Viking Therapeutics Stock Rises on Positive Weight Loss Drug Results

San Diego, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
Viking Therapeutics shares climbed after trial data revealed its obesity drug maintained up to 97% of weight loss with monthly or biweekly dosing, offering flexible treatment options.

Take-Two Defends Virtual Currency Policies in Gaming Lawsuit

Take-Two Defends Virtual Currency Policies in Gaming Lawsuit

New York, Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
In ongoing legal proceedings, video game publisher Take-Two Interactive defended its policy blocking virtual currency transfers, asserting that players do not legally own in-game digital assets.