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Abitibi Metals Corp. announced a high-grade copper-gold intercept at its B26 deposit in Quebec. Drill hole 1274-17-269W6 returned 12.83% copper equivalent over 5 meters, including 6.15% copper and 7.93 g/t gold. This extends the Western Down-Plunge High-Grade Zone, which is open for further exploration. Phase 3 drilling confirmed the zone’s scale and continuity, paving the way for Phase 4.

IPA facilitated the sale and financing of The Retreat at Speedway, a 304-unit Tucson multifamily complex. The property offered significant value-add potential due to a rent gap and recent capital improvements, amplified by a scarcity of similar vintage assets. Favorable debt markets contributed to a swift closing, underscoring the strength of the multifamily sector for institutional investors.

Lassonde Industries significantly boosted its stake in Diamond Estates by acquiring $1,304,000 in convertible debentures. This strategic move increases Lassonde’s total debenture holdings and maintains its substantial ownership of Diamond Estates shares at approximately 51.56% on a non-diluted basis, with potential to reach 63.07% upon conversion. The acquisition highlights Lassonde’s commitment to expanding its influence in the beverage alcohol sector.

Vistra Corp. will release its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results on February 26, 2026, with an investor call at 10 a.m. ET. The company, operating a diverse generation portfolio including renewables and storage, faces industry shifts driven by regulations and technology. Investors anticipate updates on performance across segments, renewable investments, market dynamics, and capital allocation strategies. A webcast and phone participation options are available, with a replay accessible for a year.

Revelation Biosciences is raising approximately $11 million by exercising outstanding warrants at $0.86 per share. This move also involves issuing new warrants for an additional 26,130,000 shares, contingent on stockholder approval. The capital will support the company’s clinical-stage life sciences operations. This financing strategy, while common, may lead to shareholder dilution. The market’s reaction historically has been mixed to such equity-linked financing.

Allegiant Air earned a second-place spot in The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 airline rankings, also topping value-focused carriers. The airline boasts a 99.89% controllable completion rate and minimized cancellations. Operating over 550 nonstop routes, Allegiant focuses on leisure travelers with convenient, affordable access to destinations, a strategy that has consistently placed it in the top five since 2021. This recognition highlights their dedication to reliability, customer care, and operational execution.

Duke Energy is deploying 18,000 personnel to prepare for Winter Storm Fern’s impact on the Carolinas, anticipating widespread power outages due to snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Ice accumulation is a primary concern, threatening power lines and infrastructure. The utility is urging customers to finalize storm preparedness plans and has established basecamps to support restoration efforts from out-of-state crews.

Perella Weinberg Partners has hired Benjamin Port as a Partner in its Healthcare business. This move strengthens their advisory services in the healthcare sector, a dynamic field with complex regulations and evolving models. Port’s expertise covers various sub-sectors like retail healthcare and behavioral health. This is the third senior healthcare hire recently, reflecting the firm’s investment in this area.

Robo.ai Inc. has partnered with The Ghazi Group (TGG) in a three-year Gold Reseller Agreement. This collaboration will see Robo.ai distributing TGG’s AI infrastructure solutions, including edge inference servers and CPU/GPU systems, across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Southeast Asia. The deal aims to capitalize on the significant growth in the edge AI market, with projections suggesting a revenue opportunity exceeding $100 million. This partnership positions Robo.ai as a key “compute gateway” for AI deployments, strengthening its foundational infrastructure.