Granada Gold Mine ( GGM:CA ) announced on Friday a non-brokered private placement offering raising gross proceeds of up to $2.5M through the issuance of up to 50,000,000 units at $0.05 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one common share of the company and one common share purchase warrant of the company. Each warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one common share at a price of $0.075 pe...
Granada Gold Mine ( GGM:CA ) announced on Friday a non-brokered private placement offering raising gross proceeds of up to $2.5M through the issuance of up to 50,000,000 units at $0.05 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one common share of the company and one common share purchase warrant of the company. Each warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one common share at a price of $0.075 per common share for a period of five years from the date of issuance. The company may pay finders' fees in connection with the offering to eligible arm's-length finders. The company intends to use net proceeds of the offering for a resource update, exploration, and general corporate purposes for the company's Granada Gold Property, near Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec . Source: Press Release More on Granada Gold Mine Inc. Seeking Alpha’s Quant Rating on Granada Gold Mine Inc. Financial information for Granada Gold Mine Inc.
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, a spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters on Friday. Rubaya produces about 15% of the world’s coltan, which is processed into tantalum – a heat-resistant metal that is in high demand by make...
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, a spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters on Friday. Rubaya produces about 15% of the world’s coltan, which is processed into tantalum – a heat-resistant metal that is in high demand by makers of mobile phones, computers, aerospace components and gas turbines. The site, where local people dig manually for a few dollars a day, has been under the control of the M23 rebel group since 2024. The collapse occurred on Wednesday and the precise toll was still unclear as of Friday evening. “More than 200 people were victims of this landslide, including miners, children and market women. Some people were rescued just in time and have serious injuries,” Muyisa said. An adviser to the governor said the number of confirmed dead was at least 227. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to brief the media. The UN says M23 has plundered Rubaya’s riches to help fund its insurgency, backed by the government of neighbouring Rwanda – an allegation Kigali denies. The heavily armed rebels, whose stated aim is to overthrow the government in Kinshasa and ensure the safety of the Congolese Tutsi minority, captured even more mineral-rich territory in eastern Congo during a lightning advance last year.
The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday rose by +0.79%. The dollar rallied on Friday after President Trump nominated Keven Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Mr. Warsh is seen as more hawkish than other Fed Chair candidates and often emphasized inflation risks during his tenure as a Fed Governor from 2006-2011. The dollar added to its gains Friday after US Dec producer prices rose more than expected and the ...
The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday rose by +0.79%. The dollar rallied on Friday after President Trump nominated Keven Warsh as the next Fed Chair. Mr. Warsh is seen as more hawkish than other Fed Chair candidates and often emphasized inflation risks during his tenure as a Fed Governor from 2006-2011. The dollar added to its gains Friday after US Dec producer prices rose more than expected and the Jan MNI Chicago PMI expanded at the strongest pace in more than two years, hawkish factors for Fed policy. The dollar also rose after President Trump said late Thursday that he reached a tentative deal with Senate Democrats to avert a US government shutdown. The deal would fund the Homeland Security Department for two weeks to allow more time for talks on immigration enforcement and contains full-year funding for several other government agencies. Join 200K+ Subscribers: US Dec PPI final demand rose +0.5% m/m and +3.0% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and +2.8% y/y. Dec PPI ex food and energy rose +0.7% m/m and +3.3% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.2% m/m and +2.9% y/y. The US Jan MNI Chicago PMI rose +11.3 to 54.0, stronger than expectations of 43.7 and the strongest pace of expansion in more than two years. Fed comments on Friday were mixed for the dollar. On the positive side, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said, “With inflation above target and the risks to the outlook evenly balanced, I believe it would be unadvisable to lower the fed funds rate into accommodative territory at this time.” Conversely, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said, “Monetary policy is still restricting economic activity, and economic data make it clear to me further easing is needed.” The dollar sank to a nearly 4-year low on Tuesday after President Trump said he’s comfortable with the recent weakness in the dollar. Also, the dollar continues to be under pressure as foreign investors pull capital from the US amid a growing budget deficit, fiscal profligacy, and widening...
March Nymex natural gas (NGH26) on Friday closed up by +0.436 (+11.13%). March nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Friday, but remained below Wednesday's 3-year nearest-futures (G26) high. Nat-gas prices have carryover support from Thursday's weekly EIA inventory report that showed a larger-than-expected draw in gas storage levels. Also, nat-gas prices are climbing as the current Arctic cold blast e...
March Nymex natural gas (NGH26) on Friday closed up by +0.436 (+11.13%). March nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Friday, but remained below Wednesday's 3-year nearest-futures (G26) high. Nat-gas prices have carryover support from Thursday's weekly EIA inventory report that showed a larger-than-expected draw in gas storage levels. Also, nat-gas prices are climbing as the current Arctic cold blast enveloping the US is boosting heating demand and bolstering expectations for another above-average drawdown in nat-gas storage. Don’t Miss a Day: Forecasts of below-normal US temperatures to linger will increase heating demand and are bullish for nat-gas prices. The Commodity Weather Group said Friday that below-normal temperatures will persist in the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast for February 4-8. Natural gas prices have soared by more than 120% over the past week, hitting a 3-year high on Wednesday, driven by the massive storm that just crossed the US and the Arctic blast of cold weather. The cold weather caused freeze-ups in gas wells, disrupted production in Texas and elsewhere, and drove a spike in demand for natural gas for heating. About 50 billion cubic feet of natural gas were offline Saturday through Monday, or about 15% of total US natural gas production. Some nat-gas production is slowly coming back online. US (lower-48) dry gas production on Friday was 110.0 bcf/day (+3.4% y/y), according to BNEF. Lower-48 state gas demand on Friday was 128.7 bcf/day (+38.4% y/y), according to BNEF. Estimated LNG net flows to US LNG export terminals on Friday were 17.7 bcf/day (-8.3% w/w), according to BNEF. Projections for lower US nat-gas production are supportive for prices. The EIA on January 13 cut its forecast for 2026 US dry nat-gas production to 107.4 bcf/day from last month's estimate of 109.11 bcf/day. US nat-gas production is currently near a record high, with active US nat-gas rigs recently posting a 2-year high. As a negative factor for gas prices, the ...
AZZ ( AZZ ) on Friday said its board approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to $100 million of its common stock, effective immediately. The new program will run alongside a prior $100 million repurchase authorization approved in 2020, under which about $33.2 million remained available as of November 30, 2025. The company had about 30.0 million shares outstan...
AZZ ( AZZ ) on Friday said its board approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to $100 million of its common stock, effective immediately. The new program will run alongside a prior $100 million repurchase authorization approved in 2020, under which about $33.2 million remained available as of November 30, 2025. The company had about 30.0 million shares outstanding at the end of its third quarter of fiscal 2026. AZZ said repurchases may be made in the open market or through private transactions, including under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. AZZ -0.0% after hours to $124.29 Source: Press Release More on AZZ AZZ Inc. (AZZ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript AZZ: A Structural Valuation Disconnect For This Infrastructure Company AZZ: Upside Is Being Left On The Table AZZ narrows FY26 EPS guidance to $5.90-$6.20 while targeting growth in Metal Coatings and Precoat Metals AZZ Non-GAAP EPS of $1.52 beats by $0.04, revenue of $425.7M beats by $7.54M
Key Points Investors punished it for missing analyst estimates in its fourth quarter. They weren't all that happy about full-year revenue guidance either. 10 stocks we like better than United Rentals › In recent days, investors have opted not to park their money in equipment leasing specialist United Rentals (NYSE: URI). That's because the company delivered quarterly results that fell short of ana...
Key Points Investors punished it for missing analyst estimates in its fourth quarter. They weren't all that happy about full-year revenue guidance either. 10 stocks we like better than United Rentals › In recent days, investors have opted not to park their money in equipment leasing specialist United Rentals (NYSE: URI). That's because the company delivered quarterly results that fell short of analyst estimates for both revenue and profitability. Compounding that, a pundit at a very prominent bank cut his price target on the shares. Ultimately, across the five trading days of this week, United Rentals' stock fell by almost 15%, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Fourth-quarter flop United Rentals' fourth-quarter and full-year results were published on Wednesday. These revealed that the company's revenue was $4.21 billion, nearly 3% higher year over year. On the other hand, net income in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) decreased by 5% to $653 million. Non-GAAP (adjusted) net profit per share also slumped, dropping to $11.09 from the year-ago $11.59. Unfortunately for the company and its stockholders, neither line item met the consensus analyst estimates. Prognosticators covering United Rentals expected the company would earn $4.24 billion in revenue and net $11.78 per share in adjusted profit. Mr. Market was likely also unsatisfied with United Rentals' guidance, which didn't exceed expectations. The company said it anticipates full-year 2026 revenue of $16.8 billion to $17.3 billion; the just-under $17.1 billion consensus analyst estimate falls almost squarely in the middle of that range. An unforgiving market Nothing in United Rentals' quarterly results looks particularly bleak to me. In fact, there are numerous factors in the company's favo...
(RTTNews) - BankFirst Capital Corporation (BFCC) released a profit for its fourth quarter that Increased, from last year The company's earnings came in at $10.16 million, or $1.74 per share. This compares with $7.66 million, or $1.21 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 22.0% to $41.68 million from $34.16 million last year. BankFirst Capital Corporation earnings at a gla...
(RTTNews) - BankFirst Capital Corporation (BFCC) released a profit for its fourth quarter that Increased, from last year The company's earnings came in at $10.16 million, or $1.74 per share. This compares with $7.66 million, or $1.21 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 22.0% to $41.68 million from $34.16 million last year. BankFirst Capital Corporation earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $10.16 Mln. vs. $7.66 Mln. last year. -EPS: $1.74 vs. $1.21 last year. -Revenue: $41.68 Mln vs. $34.16 Mln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) is included among the 14 High Yield Dividend Stocks with Sustainable Payouts. Citi Raises Bristol-Myers (BMY) Target as Sector Outlook Improves into 2026 On January 27, Citi analyst Geoff Meacham raised his price objective on Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) to $60 from $53. The analyst maintained a Neutral rating and mentioned that the change came as...
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) is included among the 14 High Yield Dividend Stocks with Sustainable Payouts. Citi Raises Bristol-Myers (BMY) Target as Sector Outlook Improves into 2026 On January 27, Citi analyst Geoff Meacham raised his price objective on Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) to $60 from $53. The analyst maintained a Neutral rating and mentioned that the change came as part of a broader Q4 preview for the biopharma sector. Citi adjusted targets across the group, with Meacham noting that estimates that are “beatable” and lower policy risk could create a more favorable setup for the sector in 2026. Separately, Bristol Myers recently announced a partnership with Microsoft focused on earlier detection of lung cancer. Under the agreement, the company will use Microsoft’s AI-enabled radiology platform, which deploys US Food and Drug Administration-cleared algorithms through the Precision Imaging Network. The system analyzes X-ray and CT scans to help identify lung disease and is already in use at hospitals across the United States. Bristol Myers said the tools could help clinicians find hard-to-detect lung nodules and identify some patients at earlier stages. The company said a key goal of the partnership is to expand access to early detection in medically underserved areas. That includes rural hospitals and community clinics across the US. While the announcement itself is relatively small, it highlights the practical value AI can bring to clinical care. If the effort delivers results, it would not be surprising to see Bristol Myers expand the approach to other disease areas. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines for patients with serious diseases, including cancer, blood disorders, immune conditions, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders. While we acknowledge the potential of BMY as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offe...
Key Points Computer programs are being allowed to drive cars; it seems logical that they'll be allowed to perform surgery someday, too. Intuitive Surgical is a fast-growing company that is focused entirely on surgical robotics. Medtronic is a diversified medical device company that's expanding its surgical robotic capabilities. 10 stocks we like better than Intuitive Surgical › Investors remain ex...
Key Points Computer programs are being allowed to drive cars; it seems logical that they'll be allowed to perform surgery someday, too. Intuitive Surgical is a fast-growing company that is focused entirely on surgical robotics. Medtronic is a diversified medical device company that's expanding its surgical robotic capabilities. 10 stocks we like better than Intuitive Surgical › Investors remain extremely upbeat about the outlook for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, despite fears of an AI bubble. The likely reason is the expectation that these complex computer programs will creep into all aspects of life. It is already happening, but there are still plenty of things AI isn't doing that it probably could. One of those things is performing surgery. If you see the opportunity for AI surgery, you aren't alone. The technology is already being used to assist human doctors. Here are two AI surgery plays that could let you get ahead of the trend: Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) and Medtronic (NYSE: MDT). Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Intuitive Surgical is the focused option If you think AI surgery will be a huge advance for the healthcare sector, then a pure-play surgical robotics company could be the right choice for you. Intuitive Surgical is a pioneer in the space and is 100% focused on making surgical robots. In 2025, the company installed 1,721 of its da Vinci surgical robots, up from 1,526 in 2024, a nearly 13% increase. The total number of surgical robots in place at the end of 2025 was 11,106, an increase of 12% year over year. Demand for surgical robots among patients is strong, with the number of surgeries performed with a da Vinci system up 18% year over year in 2025. The company expects the number of surgeries performed in 2026 to rise as much as 15%. However, when it comes to artificial intelligence, the big story is t...
It was never supposed to be your whole retirement plan. It would be great if Social Security covered all of your retirement expenses, but sadly, that's not the case -- and it's not a mistake. Social Security was never supposed to be your only source of retirement income. It was initially part of a "three-legged stool" that included personal savings and a pension. As pensions have become less commo...
It was never supposed to be your whole retirement plan. It would be great if Social Security covered all of your retirement expenses, but sadly, that's not the case -- and it's not a mistake. Social Security was never supposed to be your only source of retirement income. It was initially part of a "three-legged stool" that included personal savings and a pension. As pensions have become less common, workers have had to increasingly rely on personal savings. How much you need to save is a largely individual question, but understanding how far your Social Security benefits are supposed to go can help you figure that out. How much of your income is Social Security supposed to cover? Social Security is supposed to cover about 40% of pre-retirement income for average earners, though the Social Security Administration doesn't explicitly define what average earnings are. We do know that high earners' Social Security checks will likely replace less than 40% of their pre-retirement income, while low earners' checks might replace more than 40%. But 40% serves as a good starting point if you're trying to estimate how much you'll need to save on your own. If you expect you'll only need about 80% of your pre-retirement income in retirement, then you'd only need to save about half of that on your own and Social Security should cover the rest. Don't be afraid to save more if you're able to, though. No one knows what the future holds for Social Security, so it's possible it could face benefit cuts down the road. However, personal savings are always yours to keep, so the more you have, the more comfortable your retirement will be.
Key Points For some investors, its software business is an anachronism in a world hungry for AI. Despite decent growth rates, those market players reacted negatively to the tech conglomerate's fourth-quarter performance. 10 stocks we like better than Roper Technologies › On Tuesday, Roper Technologies (NASDAQ: ROP) published its final set of 2025 earnings. That led to a sell-off in the tech softwa...
Key Points For some investors, its software business is an anachronism in a world hungry for AI. Despite decent growth rates, those market players reacted negatively to the tech conglomerate's fourth-quarter performance. 10 stocks we like better than Roper Technologies › On Tuesday, Roper Technologies (NASDAQ: ROP) published its final set of 2025 earnings. That led to a sell-off in the tech software conglomerate to leave its shares with a nearly 9% loss over the course of this week, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Revenue and profitability headed north That occurred despite Roper's not-bad fourth quarter results. Revenue for the period bounced 10% higher year-over-year to $2.06 billion. Management attributed this almost equally to recent acquisitions contributing to the total and organic growth. Meanwhile, Roper's net income not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) advanced 8% higher to hit $561 million, or $5.21 per share. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » The company slightly missed the average consensus analyst revenue estimate of $2.08 billion. On the other hand, it topped the $5.14 collective pundit forecast for adjusted profitabiity. In its earnings press release, the company quoted CEO Neil Hunn as saying it's entered 2026 "with a fundamentally stronger foundation, following meaningful enhancements last year to our leadership talent, AI technical capabilities, capital deployment discipline, and operating model." A hard line on software Hunn's optimistic words matched Roper's guidance for full-year 2026. It's modeling revenue growth of 8% over 2025's $7.9 billion, with adjusted net income of $21.30 to $21.55 per share. Alas, both estimates are lower than the average analyst forecasts of 9% revenue growth and adjusted, per-share profitability of $21.65. Despite the CEO...
This carefully plotted tale of the investigation into a small boy’s death is a compelling, psychologically astute watch – which constantly pulls the rug out from under you By ’eck – it’s grim out west. Such is the overriding impression wrought by Under Salt Marsh, a six-part crime drama set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen. As the title suggests, the town sits alongside the treacherously...
This carefully plotted tale of the investigation into a small boy’s death is a compelling, psychologically astute watch – which constantly pulls the rug out from under you By ’eck – it’s grim out west. Such is the overriding impression wrought by Under Salt Marsh, a six-part crime drama set in the fictional Welsh town of Morfa Halen. As the title suggests, the town sits alongside the treacherously boggy lands, under lowering skies and just, but only just, above rising sea levels. The latter is threatening to make the defences the inhabitants are struggling to build obsolete. A huge storm is thought to be approaching and emergency evacuation warnings readied. Think of the place as a conservation area for the pathetic fallacy. There is a lot of actual and metaphorical gloom about. Much of it is attached to local primary school teacher Jackie Ellis (Kelly Reilly). Already bowed under the weight of her nine-year-old niece Nessa’s (Amara Atwal) disappearance three years ago, she finds the body of one of her pupils, Cefin, as she walks home across the marshes one night. The child has apparently drowned in a drainage ditch. When detective Eric Bull (Rafe Spall), who was also involved in Nessa’s case, arrives to investigate the boy’s death, it becomes clear from his and Jackie’s immediate hostility that they have a fraught history – although its precise nature differs slightly from the one audiences have come to expect. It’s a series that is good at subverting expectations at every turn – not least in its delicate evocation of grief and the manifold ways a landscape can affect its people. Morfa Halen’s townsfolk are hardy and self-reliant, qualities born of their environment and isolation. But the drama poses the question of whether such independence serves a person or a community equally well under more extreme circumstances – be they meteorological or emotional – or whether a community can implode under the strain. Continue reading...
Tim Robberts/DigitalVision via Getty Images Shares of Valley National Bancorp ( VLY ) have been a solid performer over the past year, gaining 22%. The company has steadily diversified its business by reducing its commercial real estate (“CRE”) exposure and building capital to better position the company for sustainable earnings growth. Those efforts were apparent in its solid Q4 earnings. I last c...
Tim Robberts/DigitalVision via Getty Images Shares of Valley National Bancorp ( VLY ) have been a solid performer over the past year, gaining 22%. The company has steadily diversified its business by reducing its commercial real estate (“CRE”) exposure and building capital to better position the company for sustainable earnings growth. Those efforts were apparent in its solid Q4 earnings. I last covered shares in September , downgrading Valley to a “ H old.” With the stock up 16%, I should have maintained my prior "B uy" rating. With updated financials, now is a good time to revisit VLY. Seeking Alpha In the company’s fourth quarter, Valley earned $0.31 per share, which beat estimates by $0.02 as revenue grew 14% to $541 million. We are seeing the benefits of a two-year repositioning that is now paying off. By growing capital, selling off some CRE loans, and focusing new lending elsewhere, VLY has greatly reduced its exposure to 333% of capital from 474% two years ago. This has put its balance sheet on a much firmer and more diversified footing. I would ideally like to see this in the 300%-325% range, but VLY has essentially completed its transformation effort. Valley National Deposits were up over 4% from last year to $52.2 billion, with core deposits up $3.8 billion. Thanks to strong deposit growth, it was able to pay down another $500 million of high-cost brokered deposits. These indirect deposits are now just 10% of its deposit base from 14% last year. During the quarter, deposit costs fell by 124bps to 2.45%, and Valley has been able to pass on half of the rate cuts while growing deposits, a solid performance. We are also seeing improving trends in noninterest-bearing (“NIB”) balances, which are up $800 million from last year. The company’s loan-to-deposit ratio was down 140bps to 96.1% as deposit growth outpaces loan growth. I would like to see VLY operate in the 90%-95% zone, which should be achievable this year. Valley National Loans grew $800 million sequen...
DELTA, British Columbia, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WestBond Enterprises Corporation (TSX-V: WBE) is pleased to announce that the net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 increased 24.8% to $217,948 when compared to a profit of $174,630 for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Sales were $2,973,050 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, which is 1.9% lower than $3,030,669 ...
DELTA, British Columbia, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WestBond Enterprises Corporation (TSX-V: WBE) is pleased to announce that the net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 increased 24.8% to $217,948 when compared to a profit of $174,630 for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Sales were $2,973,050 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, which is 1.9% lower than $3,030,669 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. On the hospitality/domestic side, we continue to supply customized air-laid napkins to high-profile national restaurant chains. An additional major restaurant chain has committed to our napkins and orders have already been received. Demand for our products remains high and we continue to rebrand our products to aid in our marketing efforts, which includes a proposed expansion into the retail sector. After four years in her role, Ms. Subhashni Prasad has resigned as the Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective January 30, 2026, to pursue other opportunities. The Board would like to thank Ms. Prasad and wish her well in her future endeavors. Mr. Owen Granger, who retired as a Director, Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company in December 2021, has been re-engaged as a consultant to assist in the selection of a new CFO. The quarterly report and other information are available on the company’s website at www.westbond.ca and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. For further information please contact: Gennaro Magistrale Chief Executive Officer, President and Director WestBond Enterprises Corporation 101 – 7403 Progress Way, Delta, B.C. V4G 1E7 Tel: (604) 940-3939 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements: This release includes certain statements and information that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding the Company’s intentions. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be ...
In Brief A confidential informant told the FBI in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein had a “personal hacker,” according to a document released by the Department of Justice on Friday. The document, which was released as part of the Justice Department’s legally required effort to publish documents related to its investigation into the late sex offender, does not identify who the alleged hacker was, but does ...
In Brief A confidential informant told the FBI in 2017 that Jeffrey Epstein had a “personal hacker,” according to a document released by the Department of Justice on Friday. The document, which was released as part of the Justice Department’s legally required effort to publish documents related to its investigation into the late sex offender, does not identify who the alleged hacker was, but does include several details about them. According to the informant, the hacker was an Italian born in the southern region of Calabria and specialized in finding vulnerabilities in iOS, BlackBerry devices, and the Firefox browser. The hacker allegedly developed zero-day exploits and offensive cyber tools and sold them to several countries, including an unnamed central African government, the U.K., and the United States. The informant told the FBI that Epstein’s hacker sold a zero-day to Hezbollah, which paid him with “a trunk of cash.” Per the informant, the hacker “was very good at finding vulnerabilities.” Contact Us Do you have more information about Jeffrey Epstein’s “personal hacker”? From a non-work device, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, or via Telegram, Keybase and Wire @lorenzofb, or Do you have more information about Jeffrey Epstein’s “personal hacker”? From a non-work device, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, or via Telegram, Keybase and Wire @lorenzofb, or email It’s important to note that this document only contains allegations from the informant, not from the FBI directly, so it’s unclear how trustworthy the information and allegations are. The FBI declined to comment when reached by TechCrunch. The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment. On Friday, the Justice Department announced the release of 3.5 million additional pages from the Epstein files. The newly released files, some heavily redacted, include more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 ima...
Metal parts maker VulcanForms Inc. has raised $220 million in a funding round led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital, the VC firm where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner. The startup sells parts to businesses in industries including health care, aerospace and defense, placing an emphasis on creating US-made products. The company uses a process called additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, and...
Metal parts maker VulcanForms Inc. has raised $220 million in a funding round led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital, the VC firm where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner. The startup sells parts to businesses in industries including health care, aerospace and defense, placing an emphasis on creating US-made products. The company uses a process called additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, and primarily works with titanium-nickel alloy material. VulcanForms is among a wave of startups seeking to capitalize on investor and political momentum to bring manufacturing capacity back to the US. It’s still not “immediately” possible to cut China out of the supply chain for metals, including titanium, Chief Executive Officer Kevin Kassekert said in an interview with Bloomberg TV. But Kassekert, a former executive at Tesla Inc. and Redwood Materials Inc., said that reusing materials can help. “There’s a lot of material in circulation and our technology will allow for refining and recycling of that and putting it back into the circular supply chain,” he said. In addition to Eclipse and 1789, other participants in the Series D funding round included Washington Harbour, Fontinalis Partners and IEQ Capital. The company declined to disclose its valuation. It previously raised $250 million in 2021. VulcanForms plans to use the fresh funding to add factory capacity. It’s working to finish two facilities in the Boston area, and plans to begin operations at a third in July. The company is also evaluating locations for a fourth factory somewhere in the continental US. Eclipse partner Greg Reichow said US reshoring efforts are in a “liftoff moment,” with a number of companies scaling up their operations. “There is really such a large demand right now for how we go solve some of our physical industries,” Reichow said.