–News Direct– By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga In order to achieve energy independence, it is crucial for the United States to focus on the growth of its battery industry, considering the increasing utilization of renewable energy in various sectors. Nevada has rich lithium deposits, making it an ideal location to strengthen the domestic battery sector. Lithium a vital ingredient in the production of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage and electronic devices plays a crucial role in making this happen. By prioritizing the development of this sector, the United States can lessen its dependence on foreign sources for lithium and battery manufacturing. Sienna Resources Inc. (OTCMKTS: SNNAF) is a company focused on exploring and developing mineral resources, with a speci...

–News Direct– XLP isn't just another fund; it's your personal gateway into the S&P 500's consumer staples sector. Holding shares in household names like Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Costco, and Coca-Cola XLP is comprised of the very companies that keep the world's pantries stocked and fridges full. These companies form the backbone of the consumer staples sector, producing goods that are consumed regardless of where we are in the economic cycle. Welcome to Select Sector SPDRs Consumer Staples ETF (XLP) your opportunity to invest in the everyday essentials that fuel our lives. Gain Exposure to the Everyday Essentials Market Investing in XLP is akin to taking a stroll through the aisles of a grocery store. The fund's holdings span across...

–News Direct– Litesport is thrilled to announce the launch of Xponential+, a groundbreaking virtual reality fitness app that redefines the at-home fitness experience. Litesport joined forces with Xponential Fitness to develop Xponential studio workouts, available today on the Oculus Quest platform. With Xponential+, fitness enthusiasts can now access renowned Xponential Fitness brands – Club Pilates, Pure Barre, and StretchLab – all in one immersive platform, making it easier than ever to achieve their fitness goals. "Partnering with Xponential Fitness has been a pivotal moment for Litesport. Together, we are bringing the future of fitness into millions of homes around the world. A first of its kind experience bringing well-known brick-and-mortar fitness studios into the virtual w...

–News Direct– PathAI, a leading provider of precision pathology solutions, today announced the formation of a new advisory network to inform the companys vision to leverage AI-powered digital pathology to improve outcomes for individuals with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis/metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (NASH/MASH). According to the American Liver Foundation, approximately 2-5% of adults in the U.S. have NASH/MASH, a disease with no FDA-approved treatments currently available. Disease incidence has risen from 1.51% in 2010 to 2.79% in 2020. The American Liver Foundation predicts that by 2030, NASH/MASH will be the most frequent reason for liver transplants in the U.S., underscoring the severe impact of this disease. Given the burden of NASH/MASH and lack of available tre...

–News Direct– Many may wonder: What is the Buy Zone? This is one of many Relational Technical Analysis patterns that you need to learn to be successful in todays stock market. The Buy Zone is where Dark Pool Hidden Accumulation occurs. Identifying these Buy Zones helps with: Finding the most profitable stocks to trade for day or swing trading. Trading with the professional traders who identify and use the Dark Pool Buy Zones for their accumulation setups that trigger huge HFT gaps or runs. Recognizing when it is time to stop selling short in a stressed market condition. Oftentimes, traders are unaware that they are attempting to sell short within a Dark Pool Buy Zone. Recognizing early when a bottom has started. This is way before a bottoming shape is visible on a stock chart. I...

–News Direct– The advent of text-to-image AI diffusion models uncovered a promising opportunity for the digital comics landscape, akin to the transformative impact of high-quality camera phones and the rise of platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Now, Dashtoon is on a mission to make this cutting-edge technology accessible to storytellers worldwide, aiming to democratize the creation of digital comics and empower creators across the globe with its Dashtoon AI Studio and Dashtoon Comic Reader Apps. Today, Dashtoon is announcing a $5 million seed funding led by Matrix Partners India and Stellaris Venture Partners with participation from prominent angel investors. San Francisco and London-based Dashtoon was founded in December 2022 by Sanidhya Narain, Lalith Gudipati, and Soumyadeep Mukherje...

–News Direct– AmeraMex International, Inc. (OTC:AMMX), a provider of heavy equipment for logistics companies, infrastructure construction and forestry conservation, announced that it has received an equipment order totaling approximately $657,000. The equipment order is for five refurbished Taylor Equipment TX-280 forklifts going to a customer within the lumber industry. The forklifts, with a lift capacity of 28,000 pounds each, are expected to ship before the end of 2023. According to AmeraMex CEO Lee Hamre, Rising interest rates along with increased costs of gas, materials, insurance and labor have negatively affected the purchasing power within our target markets. As we enter the fourth quarter, historically our best sales quarter, activity is picking up as companies would prefer ...

–News Direct– ValueTheMarkets News Commentary – India is on course to soon become the planet's biggest social media market, with the country gaining some serious ground on China. According to Statista, India's 1.18 billion unique users will be just 33 million behind the top spot. This article examines who is seeking to capitalize on this huge market with reference to Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META), Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and QYOU Media (TSXV: QYOU) (OTC: QYOUF). Meta Platforms enjoys a dominant position in terms of platforms and uses India to test out new monetization strategies. Alphabet has an already hugely successful product in the country, and one of its features looks set to go from strength to strength. Finally, Snap is seeking to leverage...

–News Direct– TNR Gold Corp (TSX-V:TNR, OTC:TRRXF) Executive Chairman Kirill Klip speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive London following the withdrawal of what he terms a "lowball" offer for the company from Lithium Royalty Corp. Klip elaborates on the rejected offer, deeming it inadequate at 8 per share, especially considering a previous transaction in which Lithium Royalty Corp paid $9 million for a 0.5% NSR royalty in Mariana Lithium. Klip asserts the matter with Lithium Royalty Corp is closed, but TNR Gold's Special Committee continues to explore higher valuation transactions, potentially spinning out Alaskan assets. TNR Gold holds a 90% interest in the Shotgun Gold Project in Alaska, with substantial gold resources and plans for a strategic partnership or joi...

–News Direct– Husband and wife duo Abe and Erin Lichy, serial entrepreneurs and breakout stars of Bravos The Real Housewives of New York, announced today the launch of Mezcalum – an artisanal, organic mezcal embodying time-honored Mexican traditions and the rich heritage of its spirit. Carefully crafted with a proprietary blend, Mezcalum is zero sugar, zero carb, and features 100% organic ingredients with no additives. With its launch, Mezcalum is on a mission to make mezcal sexy and transform the way consumers drink with a sophisticated and purposeful experience. Mezcalum was an idea born from our love of drinking mezcal with family and friends in Tulum, said Erin Lichy, Co-Founder of Mezcalum. Inspired by the exuberant city and its rich culture, we set out to pay our tribute to Tulum w...