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Carnival Corporation is expanding its “Less Left Over” food waste reduction strategy by launching meal donation programs in Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. These partnerships with local food banks and organizations will redirect surplus high-quality meals to vulnerable populations, marking the first time a cruise line has established such programs in Latin America. This initiative extends Carnival’s meal donation program to 19 port destinations and reflects its commitment to addressing hunger and promoting sustainability. The program builds on a successful model already implemented in Europe.

Costamare Inc. (CMRE) announced quarterly dividends for preferred and common stockholders. Preferred stock dividends, covering July 15-October 14, 2025, are: Series B (7.625%) at $0.476563/share, Series C (8.50%) at $0.531250/share, and Series D (8.75%) at $0.546875/share, payable October 15, 2025. A common stock dividend of $0.115/share for Q3 2025 will be paid November 6, 2025, to shareholders of record October 21, 2025. Dividends depend on earnings, financial conditions, and economic factors. CMRE is a leading containership owner.

Aker Carbon Capture ASA (AKRCY), currently liquidating, announced a correction to the record date for its final liquidation dividend of NOK 0.137 per share. The last trading day with dividend rights is October 10, 2025; ex-dividend date is October 13, 2025; record date is October 14, 2025; and payment is expected around October 17, 2025. This distribution represents a conclusion for investors following the company’s carbon capture technology efforts and highlights the challenges in scaling such solutions, marking the final opportunity for investors to recoup value.

Defence Therapeutics appointed Dr. Mark Lambermon as Head of Quality and Operations to advance its Accum® technology. Dr. Lambermon brings over 20 years of pharmaceutical experience from companies like AbbVie and Baxter, specializing in GMP-compliant quality systems and CMC programs. His role will be crucial in scaling operations, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting strong pharma partnerships as Defence progresses with Accum®, which aims to enhance targeted delivery of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs). He received 100,000 immediately vested stock options.

e.l.f. Beauty’s “Change the Board Game” initiative promotes boardroom inclusivity as a driver of business success. The initiative, supported by a growing network of partners, cites e.l.f. Beauty’s own diverse board and financial performance as evidence. New research from N.C. A&T shows a correlation between gender diversity on boards and Return on Equity, with companies having above-average gender diversity consistently outperforming those with less. e.l.f. Beauty encourages other companies to join the coalition.

Faraday Future (FFAI) completed its FX Super One event in Seattle, attracting tech professionals from Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. This event is part of a U.S. tour, following similar events in other major cities with plans to expand to Texas and other states. FFAI will also host a Middle East launch in the UAE on October 28, targeting initial deliveries in Q4 2025. U.S. pre-production work, including crash testing, is ongoing. The company aims for the FX Super One to become a flagship product.

Tenet Fintech Group reported a significant revenue decline to $2.84 million in 2024, down from $42.08 million in 2023, with a net loss of $59.26 million. Despite these challenges, the company is strategically pivoting by enhancing its Cubeler platform and forming partnerships, including one with Dext Software Ltd. Looking ahead to 2025, Tenet aims to launch Cubeler in the U.S., commercialize data products in North America, and reactivate platforms in China, targeting a $100M+ annual revenue run-rate.

Avalanche Treasury Co. (AVAT) will merge with Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp. (MLAC) in a deal exceeding $675 million, aiming for a Nasdaq listing in Q1 2026. AVAT will invest in the Avalanche ecosystem, managing a digital asset treasury exceeding $1 billion. The deal includes an exclusive agreement with the Avalanche Foundation and values AVAT at 0.77x mNAV, a 23% discount. The merger signifies growing institutional interest in Avalanche, with notable participation from various investors.

Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS) will release its Q3 2025 financial results on October 29, 2025, after market close. A conference call for investors and analysts will be held on October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The earnings release and webcast details will be available on Provident’s website. A replay will be accessible shortly after the call and archived for one year. As of June 30, 2025, Provident reported assets of $24.5 billion, operating with branches across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, and offering diversified services through subsidiaries.

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. (PKOH) appointed Andrew C. Clarke, former CFO of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW), to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective September 30, 2025. Clarke’s logistics and financial background, coupled with his board experience, will be a significant asset. ParkOhio’s Chairman cites Clarke’s experience in driving shareholder value. ParkOhio, a diversified international company, aims to optimize supply chain solutions with this addition. Clarke currently serves on the board of LKQ Corporation (LKQ).