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Basel Medical Group (BMGL) plans a $1B Bitcoin share-swap with crypto investors, aiming to fund Asian healthcare expansion while hedge against inflation. Critics highlight risks: crypto volatility could distort financial results, regulatory hurdles may delay execution, and shareholder dilution remains unclear. CEO Darren Chhoa stresses a hybrid strategy balancing clinical focus with “prudent” crypto exposure. Expansion targets ASEAN telemedicine and Japanese regenerative medicine markets, leveraging crypto liquidity amid elevated scrutiny. The deal blurs healthcare-investor identities, marking an outlier play on dual megatrends.

Acer announced its 2025 mobile productivity portfolio, including the Helio G99-powered Iconia V12 (12.1” 2K AMOLED) and V11 tablets with 10-hour battery life, and three 5G solutions: Con​​nect X6E Plus CPE (hybrid SIM, network failover), M4 Mobile Wi-Fi (IP68, 28-hour endurance), and D5 Pro Dongle (3.2 Gbps, 4×4 MIMO, 52g lightweight design). Positioned to meet hybrid work demands with Android 15, Wi-Fi 6E, and vSIM, but faces EU certification delays and regional market timing risks.

At Computex 2025, Acer launched its Predator QD-OLED gaming monitors (X27U F5 with 500Hz and X27 X with 4K 240Hz), Nitro smart displays integrated with Google TV (GA321QK P/165Hz & GA341CUR W0/240Hz), and the 4K portable Nitro PG271K with dynamic resolution scaling. Targeting both gaming and lifestyle markets, these displays feature ultra-fast response times, military-grade durability, seamless ecosystem connectivity, and adjustable ergonomics, challenging competitors through hybrid functionality and optimized price-to-performance ratios amid evolving visual computing demands.

i-80 Gold Corp. raised $184 million through a $173 million bought-deal public offering and an $11.12 million private placement, each unit priced at $0.50 with half-warrants convertible at $0.70 by November 2027. Proceeds will refurbish the Perth-Shine facility and accelerate resource delineation at four Nevada sites ahead of its 2026 production target. Anchored by National Bank Financial and Cormark Securities, the financing supports i-80’s shift to a mid-tier producer near AngloGold’s Pipeline Mine and Barrick’s Goldrush, leveraging a regulatory-ready hub-and-spoke model. Despite higher all-in sustaining costs (AISC) and permitting delays, the stock trades at a 16.4% Z-score discount to industry peers, amid surging Nevada land valuations and Carlin Complex volatility risks.

eXoZymes (NASDAQ:EXOZ) unveils AI-programmed exozymes, cell-free enzyme systems enabling scalable, sustainable chemical synthesis beyond cellular constraints. First commercial entity NCTx targets NAFLD—affecting 25% globally—via streamlined production eliminating downstream metabolomics. Backed by DoD/DOE grants, the platform advances biofuels and therapeutics with modular integration, avoiding fermentation inefficiencies. Framed as a SaaS model for enzyme licensing, it challenges legacy competitors while investors monitor NAFLD proof-of-concept data and partner deal terms.

Tuya Inc., the global AIoT platform, will host its Annual General Meeting on June 19, 2025, at Huace Center, Hangzhou, China. Shareholders of record as of May 20 (Hong Kong market close) and ADS holders (New York) are eligible to vote on strategic resolutions backed by the board. The company has filed FY2024 audited financials with the SEC, accessible at ir.tuya.com or www.sec.gov. Operating a vertical ecosystem across PaaS, SaaS, and generative AI, Tuya connects 700,000+ smart products globally, supporting automation in 196 countries while prioritizing data security and sustainable computing.

Polar Power (NASDAQ: POLA) reported flat Q1 2025 revenue of $1.7M YoY but achieved a significant turnaround: gross profit reached $320K (18.6% margin) versus a prior $402K loss, and net loss narrowed 41% to $1.2M. Telecom sales dominated (82% of revenue), while aftermarket parts/services contributed 28%. International sales tripled to 18%. Despite improved cash flow (operational burn halved to $584K), liquidity remains pressured with only $68K cash reserves against $9.1M liabilities. Management highlights $50M manufacturing capacity potential if order flow stabilizes, but execution risks persist. The company plans to retrofit remote monitoring tech onto 5,000+ legacy units to drive recurring revenue. (Word count: 99)

Vidda TV, a youth-focused Hisense sub-brand, achieved 13% online sales market share in China by May 2025, becoming an industry leader through tech innovation and lifestyle-centric strategies. Known for quality-over-hype products like Harman Kardon-equipped “Music TVs” and full-color laser projectors, it blends affordability with advanced specs, leveraging 2,800+ patents. Initiatives like China’s CVIA brightness standards and “High Altitude Mode” emerged from direct user feedback, while 2026 models introduced matte anti-reflective panels and ultra-slim Wallpaper TVs. Vidda’s rise highlights Gen Z’s demand for transparency, technical substance, and cultural resonance in home entertainment.

Apollo Capital warns MediPharm Labs (TSX: LABS) faces insolvency within six months, citing a $3.3M Q1 2025 cash burn (double 2024’s rate) and 21 consecutive quarterly losses. The activist shareholder alleges board mismanagement, claiming CEO David Pidduck’s optimistic statements contradict urgent financial collapse risks. Revenue fell 10% globally, with international markets down 18%, while executive stock compensation and unaddressed SG&A costs ($16.2M TTM) masked by “illusory” EBITDA spin exacerbate concerns. Apollo advocates leadership overhaul via shareholder vote, urging rejection of green-themed corporate proxy materials and supporting restructuring candidates with cannabis crisis expertise. Insolvency appears inevitable absent board replacement.

5E Advanced Materials (NASDAQ:FEAM) CEO Paul Weibel will present at the Sidoti Micro-Cap Conference (May 21-22, 2025) to showcase the company’s vertically integrated boron/lithium supply chain strategy and DHS-certified Critical Infrastructure status at California’s Fort Cady basin. Highlighting dual exposure to EV magnet demand and lithium battery compounds, 5E aims to attract strategic investors despite operational risks including permitting timelines, untested extraction technologies, and lithium market volatility. Webcast access and management meetings available via Sidoti’s portal; the project positions near U.S. energy metals logistics hubs, aligning with CHIPS Act priorities.