Finance

Scandium Canada Grants 2.1 Million Stock Options to Align Board and Management with Shareholder Interests
Scandium Canada has granted 2.1 million stock options to its directors, officers, and key personnel at $0.22 per share, reinforcing alignment with shareholders after a successful $17.25 million oversubscribed offering.

Meridian Holdings to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on April 28
Meridian Holdings Inc. will announce its first quarter 2026 financial results before market open on April 28, with a conference call and investor presentation to follow, marking a key update for investors in the regulated online gaming sector.

Silver Imports into China Surge to Record Levels in March 2026, Rising 173% Above Decade Average
China's silver imports hit an all-time high in March 2026, jumping 173% above the ten-year average, driven by industrial demand and investment appetite, with implications for global silver markets and mining companies like New Pacific Metals Corp.

OptimumBank Holdings to Showcase Record Performance at Annual Shareholder Meeting
OptimumBank Holdings will host its Annual Shareholder Meeting and Investor Day on April 28, 2026, highlighting a record fiscal 2025 with 21.56% Core ROAE and 4.28% Net Interest Margin, signaling strong momentum and strategic growth.

American Fusion Cancels 1.68 Billion Shares, Reducing Outstanding Count by 56%
American Fusion Inc. canceled 1.68 billion shares to strengthen its capital structure and boost long-term shareholder value.

Stonegate Highlights Underlying Strength in Third Coast Bancshares' 1Q26 Results Amid Merger Costs
Third Coast Bancshares reported a dip in 1Q26 EPS due to Keystone merger expenses, but Stonegate Capital Partners notes that excluding those costs, earnings remained solid, with ROA of 1.25% and diluted EPS of roughly $1.02.

Armour Residential REIT Reports Net Loss as Mark-to-Market Pressure Offsets Stronger Carry Income
Stonegate Capital Partners updates coverage on Armour Residential REIT, highlighting that despite a quarterly net loss due to spread-driven marks, core earnings and dividend coverage improved, with distributable earnings covering the dividend at a 95% payout ratio.

Gold Prices Dip as Iran Talks Ease Geopolitical Tensions, Fed Rate Cut Hopes Resurface
Gold edged down from near $4,800 per ounce as easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz reduced immediate inflation fears and revived expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

D-Wave Quantum Schedules First Quarter FY2026 Earnings Call for May 12
D-Wave Quantum Inc. will report its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on May 12, 2026, with a conference call to discuss business outlook and quantum computing advancements.

Ejecutiva Magazine Celebrates 26 Successful Women of 2026, Highlighting IFB Leaders
The new edition of Ejecutiva Magazine recognizes 26 women transforming South Florida's business landscape, including six executives from International Finance Bank, underscoring the growing role of women in strategic banking positions.

PRISM MediaWire Weekly Roundup Highlights Key Financial and Corporate News for Investors
PRISM MediaWire's weekly press release roundup from April 20-24, 2026, provides a curated list of top financial and corporate news, helping investors stay informed about key developments in publicly traded companies.

OptimumBank Holdings Reports Q1 2026 Net Income of $4.7 Million Amid Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
OptimumBank Holdings posted a 20.5% increase in net income to $4.7 million for Q1 2026, driven by higher net interest income and robust balance sheet expansion with deposits and loans both reaching $1.09 billion.

Strawberry Fields REIT Schedules Q1 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Strawberry Fields REIT announced its Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call, providing investors with key financial insights into its portfolio of 143 healthcare facilities.

North Korean Hackers Drain $500M in Crypto in Two Weeks, Targeting DeFi Vulnerabilities
Two major breaches linked to North Korean hackers have stolen over $500 million in cryptocurrency from DeFi platforms Kelp DAO and Drift, highlighting systemic security flaws and prompting concerns for exchanges like Coinbase.

Trailbreaker Resources Adopts Semi-Annual Reporting to Reduce Administrative Burden
Trailbreaker Resources Ltd. is switching to semi-annual financial reporting, effective Q1 2026, under a new BC Securities Commission order allowing eligible venture issuers to file twice yearly, aiming to reallocate resources toward exploration.

Dental Implants Can Be Affordable: Strategic Approaches to Save Without Sacrificing Quality
The article outlines the costs of dental implants in 2026 and provides ten proven strategies to make them more affordable, emphasizing informed decision-making and value over low price.

AtlasClear to Acquire Ark Financial and Dawson James, Targeting $45 Million Revenue Run Rate
AtlasClear Holdings plans to acquire Ark Financial Services and its subsidiary Dawson James Securities, adding investment banking capabilities and targeting $45 million in annualized revenue and $5 million in net income.

Crypto Funds See Record $1.4 Billion Weekly Inflows, Signaling Renewed Investor Confidence
Cryptocurrency investment products attracted $1.4 billion in weekly inflows, the highest in months, pushing total assets under management to $155 billion and indicating a potential market upswing.

Gold Prices Fuel Exploration Budget Increases Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Rising gold prices are driving exploration budget increases as precious metals companies benefit from sustained safe-haven demand despite geopolitical volatility.

BattleFin Launches Alt Data Consensus Platform to Give Investors an Edge in Volatile Markets
BattleFin's new Alt Data Consensus platform aggregates alternative data from vetted providers into a standardized framework, helping investors spot discrepancies with Wall Street estimates and act on real-time insights.

ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. Closes $200M IPO to Target Large Private Credit Deals
ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. closed its $200 million IPO and a concurrent private placement, raising about $201 million in trust to pursue a business combination with companies valued at $750 million or more, signaling continued interest in SPACs targeting the private credit sector.

Forward Industries Positions Itself as Premier Public Solana Treasury Play
Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) emerges as the largest publicly traded Solana treasury company with over 6.9 million SOL holdings, offering investors exposure to Solana's ecosystem through staking and DeFi activities.

Bitcoin Bancorp Executives to Attend Bitcoin 2026, Highlighting ATM Patent Strategy and Institutional Momentum
Bitcoin Bancorp will attend Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas to showcase its patented Bitcoin ATM infrastructure and hardware wallet integration, amid growing Wall Street interest in digital assets.

Planet Ventures Inc. Positions Itself as a Key Player in the Growing Space Economy
Planet Ventures Inc., a publicly traded investment vehicle, offers exposure to private space and aerospace companies through a diversified portfolio strategy, with recent investments in Relativity Space, Antaris, and General Astronautics, highlighting the commercialization of the global space sector.

HomeToGo to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 13
HomeToGo SE will announce Q1 2026 financial results on May 13, 2026, with a conference call led by CFO Sebastian Bielski, providing insight into the vacation rental group's performance amid its expansion of B2B and B2C segments.

Charbone Increases First Drawdown of $10M Convertible Loan to $3M, Secures Financing for Clean Hydrogen Projects
Charbone Corporation has modified its $10 million convertible loan agreement with Riverfort Global Opportunities, increasing the initial drawdown to $3 million, providing critical capital for its clean hydrogen production facilities.

Cherry SE Calls Extraordinary General Meeting to Address Financial Restructuring
Cherry SE has convened an Extraordinary General Meeting to approve a reverse share split aimed at restoring capital market eligibility while delaying its annual financial report due to audit complexities.

HMS Bergbau Reports Tripled EBITDA to €59.4 Million in 2025 Amid Strategic Shift to IFRS
HMS Bergbau AG's transition to IFRS accounting standards and strategic expansion into mining operations significantly boosted its 2025 earnings and equity, positioning the company for greater international competitiveness and resilience.

Innovotech Inc. Commences Trading on OTCQB, Enhancing U.S. Investor Access
Innovotech Inc. has begun trading on the OTCQB Market under symbol IOTCF, expanding its reach to U.S. investors following strong 2025 performance driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Beeline Holdings to Host Q1 2026 Stakeholder Update Call on May 14
Beeline Holdings will host a stakeholder update call on May 14, 2026, to discuss first-quarter results and ongoing initiatives, highlighting the company's role in transforming mortgage financing through its AI-powered digital platform.