–News Direct– By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga In 2021, the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road worldwide reached 16.5 million. It is projected that the global EV market will grow to over 350 million vehicles by 2030. The rise in global EV production is fueled by both consumer demand and governments' efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Despite the increased interest in EVs, even in the commercial markets, there is inadequate infrastructure in place to help support charging. This is especially true in rural areas and along long-distance travel corridors. While it has become commonplace to see charging stations, they are often relegated to seemingly random locations like mall parking lots. Effective charging stations and locations are crucial for the widespread adoption of elec...

–News Direct– By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. Its primary focus is on developing innovative drugs for the treatment of orphan oncology indications, with an emphasis on rare and underserved cancer types including pancreatic cancer, glioma and glioblastoma. Oncotelic's pipeline includes several promising drug candidates. One of their key products is OT-101, a targeted immunotherapy designed to inhibit the production of a specific protein critical for cancer evasion of host immunity. By targeting immune evasion specifically, OT-101 aims to reduce the effectiveness of traditional immunooncology (IO) drugs and improve patient survival. This drug has also been shown to be successful in helping treat imm...

–News Direct– By Rachael Green, Benzinga This month, Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQX: SWISF) (CSE: SKUR) (FRA: GDT0) signed an advertising partnership and distribution agreement with VYRE Network, a global news-based streaming channel and website with over 1 million viewers worldwide. The VBNGtv partnership is part of strategy to launch our SMB and Enterprise solutions in the USA to the 30 million+ small businesses in the USA, said Sekur CEO Alain Ghiai in a statement on the new agreement. The cybersecurity and internet privacy provider offers a suite of secure and private communication services aimed at eliminating the kind of data mining concerns and vulnerabilities that many of the existing solutions in this space have. Advertising Partnership Agreement With VYRE Will Help Sekur Reach...

–News Direct– By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga We just came across a picture from LinkedIn showing that the Siyata SD7 Handsets new packing box is now co-branded with AT&T (NYSE: T). Siyata Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: SYTA) is a B2B global developer and vendor of next-generation Push-To-Talk (PTT) over Cellular handsets and accessories. Its portfolio of rugged PTT handsets and accessories enables first responders and enterprise workers to instantly communicate over a nationwide cellular network of choice to increase situational awareness and save lives. With AT&T now co-branding Siyatas flagship SD7 Handset, it appears that this is an improved position within AT&T's product portfolio for Siyata. This development could be significant for Siyata as it means that AT&am...

–News Direct– By Rachael Green, Benzinga Shares of Sprott Energy Transition Material ETF (NASDAQ: SETM) could be positioned for growth as the quest for new supplies of key battery metals like lithium and nickel intensifies. Sprott Asset Management launched the ETF at the beginning of the year as a way to give investors pure-play access to critical minerals that will be key to the global clean energy transition currently underway. Battery Metals Are Quickly Approaching Extreme Shortages According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), lithium demand has tripled since 2017, and its forecast to increase tenfold from 2022 to 2040 in order to meet the battery and electricity storage needs of countries aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The soaring demand for lithium is almost enti...

–News Direct– By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga As the United Nations wraps up its 78th General Assembly in New York City, the most pressing issue at hand has been putting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track and aligning political agendas with the ever-important environmental goals. While governments will shape policy, companies have substantial sway in affecting the economy and direction of environmental action. ESG investing has been one of the fastest growing investment classes, even after public pressure around green-washing that occurred in 2022. This backlash has caused asset managers and regulators to be more cautious about what styles of investing get classified as ESG investments. This caution around using the term ESG more deliberately likely contributed to a repo...

–News Direct– Bitcoin has been the face of the cryptocurrency revolution since its inception in 2009. However, as technology evolves, so do iterations of cryptocurrencies. This evolution is often through a process called "forking," which leads to the creation of new versions of cryptocurrencies, each with its unique features and functionalities. In this article, we aim to delve into the world of Bitcoin forks, their impact on the cryptocurrency market, and how they have contributed to the growth and diversification of blockchain technology. Understanding the Concept of Forking Forking, in the context of blockchain technology, refers to a situation where the existing protocol of a cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, undergoes significant changes, resulting in an entirely new v...

In the recent Wall Street Journal article titled ‘How We Age and How Scientists Are Working to Turn Back the Clock‘, AgelessRx’s expertise in using Rapamycin for longevity purposes has been distinctively highlighted. This showcases AgelessRx’s unparalleled commitment to redefining the approach towards aging and making groundbreaking longevity treatments accessible to everyone. Rapamycin, a compound initially discovered from a bacterium on Easter Island and commonly used to prevent organ transplant rejection, has emerged as a promising agent in the battle against aging. Numerous scientific studies have revealed its potential in extending lifespan and combating age-related diseases, placing it at the forefront of anti-aging research. Recognizing its transformative potential, AgelessRx has ...

Fragasso Financial Advisors, a leading financial advisory firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, proudly announces the release of their latest blog post titled, “How is Fragasso’s Wealth Management Different from Other Investment Firms?”. In this detailed publication, Fragasso Financial Advisors elucidate the core elements that differentiate their offerings and firm in the ever-evolving financial landscape. Highlighted elements of their unique approach include: Team Collaboration – Believing in the power of collective expertise, Fragasso’s professionals work collaboratively, ensuring every financial plan leverages the insights and experience of the entire team. Employee-Owned Company – Fragasso’s status as an employee-owned firm ensures that the team is personally invested in the success and...

–News Direct– ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announced today the acquisition of Evo, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions for business performance optimization. The integration of Evos responsive AI solutions with ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) and JustEnough solutions will offer customers the most efficient, real-time supply chain and price optimization solution available. The acquisition of Evo brings together two companies with complementary products, values, visions, and customers, said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. ToolsGroup is a leader in Dynamic Planning, and the addition of Evo extends that lead with dynamic price optimization. The Evo capabilities in non-linear opti...