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Caesars Entertainment and Monmouth Park celebrated the grand opening of a new Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park in New Jersey on November 20, 2025. The 16,000-square-foot venue features indoor and outdoor sports viewing, self-service betting kiosks, a bar, a VIP section, and a Shake Shack. This builds on Monmouth Park’s history, as it was the first location in New Jersey to accept legal in-person sports wagers. The Caesars Sportsbook app is also available for online betting. Caesars emphasizes responsible gaming, offering various resources and enforcing a 21+ gaming policy.

Bread Financial (BFH) priced an underwritten offering of depositary shares, each representing a 1/40th interest in Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, with a $25 liquidation preference. The offering is expected to close on November 25, 2025, and generate approximately $72.6 million in net proceeds. BFH intends to use the funds for general corporate purposes, including potential contributions to Comenity Capital Bank and share repurchases and will seek NYSE listing for the depositary shares.

Extra Space Storage Inc. (EXR) declared a fourth-quarter 2025 dividend of $1.62 per share on its common stock, payable December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025. As of September 30, 2025, Extra Space Storage, a leading self-storage REIT, owned or operated 4,238 properties comprising approximately 2.9 million units and 326.9 million square feet of rentable space. The company is the largest operator in the U.S. self-storage market, offering varied storage solutions across the United States.

On December 2, 2025, Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) executives will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference. President Stéphane de La Faverie and Chief Digital & Marketing Officer Aude Gandon will discuss the company’s strategic vision, growth prospects, digital transformation, and approach to evolving consumer preferences. Topics will include brand strategy, sustainability efforts, and leveraging technology like AI to enhance customer experiences. A live webcast will be available on the EL Companies investor website.

Northwest Biotherapeutics has begun building its first Grade C manufacturing suite in the UK, aiming to significantly increase DCVax® production capacity. This transition, facilitated by their Flaskworks system, allows for simultaneous manufacturing of multiple patient products, improving efficiency compared to Grade B suites. The new suite is expected to be operational in Q2 next year. This expansion supports large-scale production of DCVax® personalized immune therapies, including DCVax-L for glioblastoma, for which the company has already submitted a Market Authorization Application in the UK.

Lithium South (LISMF) extended its Share Purchase Agreement with POSCO Argentina S.A.U. to December 5, 2025, for the US$65 million sale of NRG Metals Argentina S.A., which holds the Hombre Muerto North lithium project and related claims. The delay is due to air travel disruptions and holidays. The sale provides POSCO access to key lithium resources, while Lithium South may explore other projects. The project is located in Argentina’s “Lithium Triangle.”

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) declared its 187th consecutive quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, payable March 20, 2024, to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2024. This reflects the airline’s financial stability and dedication to shareholder returns. The consistent payout occurs amid industry challenges like fluctuating fuel prices and evolving travel demand. Southwest’s resilience, fuel hedging, fleet modernization, customer service focus, and capacity management are crucial for future performance and dividend sustainability.

Flux Power (FLUX) received a U.S. patent for its proprietary method of continuously determining battery State of Health (SoH). The patented system utilizes algorithms and predictive modeling to monitor battery health metrics to optimize charging and extend battery lifespan. Flux Power aims to address the growing need for efficient energy consumption by improving fleet uptime, enabling predictive maintenance, lowering total cost of ownership, and improving safety across various industrial applications.

Vext Science Inc. (VEXTF) reported strong Q3 2025 results, with revenue up 41% year-over-year to $12.7 million. This growth was fueled by expanded retail operations in Ohio and resilient performance in Arizona. Year-to-date operating cash flow reached $8.5 million, a significant improvement from the previous year. Vext is on track to reach the Ohio dispensary license cap of eight by 2026, positioning itself for continued growth in the adult-use market. The company maintains a focus on maximizing dispensary performance and strategic expansion.

Omdia reports the Middle East (excluding Turkey) smartphone market rebounded strongly in Q3 2025, with shipments up 23% YoY to 15.1 million units. Growth was driven by demand for mid-tier 4G and affordable 5G devices. While Saudi Arabia saw a slight dip, UAE, Iraq and Rest of Middle East experienced strong growth. Samsung led the market; TRANSSION, Xiaomi, HONOR and Apple also saw gains. Omdia forecasts slower growth in 2026 due to rising component costs.