Biorestorative Therapies (BRTX) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +13.51% and -90.20%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Treasurer’s signature to be removed for first time since 1861 in change made to mark US’s 250th anniversary Donald Trump’s signature will soon appear on US paper currency, the treasury department announced Thursday. The move marks the first time a sitting US president’s signature will appear on legal tender. To accommodate this change, the treasurer’s signature will be removed for the first time since 1861. Continue reading...

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Gold recovered some losses after US President Donald Trump again pushed back his deadline for securing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East. Bullion was near $4,400 an ounce in early trading, having fallen nearly 3% in the previous session as doubts grew over a potential ceasefire agreement. Trump pledged to refrain from attacks on Iranian energy sites for a further 10 days, offering a brief respite to markets jolted by nearly a month of conflict. Oil prices fell . Read More: Trump Extends Energy-Attack Ceasefire, Claiming Iran Request Since the war began nearly a month ago, gold has fallen nearly 17%, moving largely in tandem with stocks and in an inverse relationship with oil. Spiking energy prices have raised the risk of inflation and led investors to bet that central banks will keep interest rates unchanged, or hike them. That’s a headwind for non-yielding bullion. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,401.55 at 6:14 a.m. Singapore time. Silver rose 0.7% to $68.55. Platinum and palladium also advanced. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index ended the previous session up 0.4%.

The most expensive Mac you could get is no longer available on Apple's website, as 9to5Mac reports that the "cheese grater" Mac Pro workstation has been discontinued. It had been a part of the lineup since replacing the Power Mac G5 in 2006 when Apple shifted from Arm to Intel processors, but it's had the feeling of a vestigial limb ever since Apple dropped Intel for its own M-series chips. The M2 Ultra edition of the Mac Pro launched three years ago, with Apple hardware exec and possible future CEO John Ternus saying that "for those users who need the versatility of internal expansion, Mac Pro combines PCIe slots with our most powerful ch … Read the full story at The Verge.

Good morning, it’s Ben here in a very windy Melbourne. It’s not quite Cyclone Narelle though, which is expected to make its third, and likely final, landfall in Australia later today as a category four storm near Carnarvon, between Perth and Port Hedland. Chevron announced overnight that two of its gas plants had seen their production knocked offline or reduced, likely due to the storm, while parts of Western Australia have already seen as much as 200mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. While a natural disaster threatens our West, a manmade one is picking up steam nationwide, as concerns grow over Australia’s fuel supply. Both the mining and agriculture sectors are feeling the pressure from diesel price rises, as more petrol stations across the country run dry. It comes as US President Donald Trump said he was unsure on whether a deal could be reached with Iran. - Ben Westcott, Asia Agriculture Reporter What’s happening now Liquefied natural gas production in Australia at two plants operated by Chevron has been reduced or shut in the wake of Cyclone Narelle — they account for about 5% of global production capacity. It comes less than a day before the storm is expected to make landfall in Western Australia, with mining operations across the state bracing for further disruptions. Could Australia really run out of fuel? Panic buying has surged, mining companies are warning of impacts on their operations while some regional stations are already running dry as tensions in the Middle East rattle global supply chains. This week on the Bloomberg Australia podcast , we unpack the data behind the headlines — how much fuel the country actually has, where the system is under strain and why the ripple effects could hit everything from supermarket shelves to farm output. Listen and follow The Bloomberg Australia Podcast on Apple , Spotify , YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Enormous spending on AI and the global energy transition are likely to cause inflationary pressure...

In this article AAL AMZN ALK JBLU LUV Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT An seatback on an American Airlines Boeing 737. Leslie Josephs/CNBC Bringing screens back to American Airlines ' narrow-body planes is under "serious consideration" and a decision could be made as early as next month, according to a person familiar with the matter. It would be part of a major revamp of American's in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi for narrow-body aircraft, said the person, who was not authorized to talk about the plans publicly. Part of those plans include discussions with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon Leo to potentially become an in-flight Wi-Fi provider, according to the person. American is also talking with Amazon about providing content for the seats, which could include Amazon Prime, music and potentially shopping, where customers could use miles for purchases, the person said. The airline currently has a deal with Apple for customers to stream music and Apple TV+ content. The changes come as pressure is mounting on American from rivals like Delta Air Lines and United Airlines , which account for most of the U.S. airline industry's profits, and as airlines have been increasingly relying on customers willing to pay up for premium seating. Those two carriers have invested for years in improving customer products with technology like new in-flight entertainment and other perks. Meanwhile, American decided to remove seat-back screens from its mainline narrow-body aircraft almost a decade ago to save money on the equipment cost and weight they add to the aircraft. Executives at the time said customers would likely use their own mobile phones, tablets or laptop to stream entertainment. In recent years, however, rivals have been investing heavily in new cabins and more modern entertainment. American, itself, is adding more premium seats to both its narrow-body and wide-body planes, which already have screens on them. In an interview last fall, American's chief customer...

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Iranian TV Declares 'One Million' Soldiers Have Mobilized To Create 'Hell For American Forces' The US-Israel war against Iran is nearly one month in, and amid the ongoing escalating threats and warnings Iran is touting that it is able to tap more than one million fighters for a potential ground confrontation with the United States, according to Tasnim News Agency citing a military source. Some 7,000 additional US troops, mainly Marines and elite Army Airborne troops, are currently headed toward the region, amid speculation that President Trump will order a military operation to forcibly open the Strait of Hormuz, which could involve a high risk island campaign and effort to takeover Kharg Island oil export hub. Getty Images Tasnim has described a surge in volunteerism which driving the buildup , with young Iranians seeking to join military formations - angry at Iranian cities coming under heavy US-Israeli bombardment. The report, which has been picked up in Western media headlines, also cites a surge in requests from Iranian youth to the Basij , which is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) domestic security force , and has stood accused of the large-scale killing of protesters last January. According to some of the direct quotes presented from military sources in the report : Iranian authorities claimed that the possibility of the US launching a ground offensive, prompted "a wave of enthusiasm" among the population to create what it calls a "historic hell for American forces" . "The US wants to open the Strait of Hormuz with suicide and self-destructive tactics; that’s fine" , the military source told Tasnim in response. "We are ready for both their suicide strategy to be executed and for the Strait to remain closed". President Trump said this during a televised cabinet meeting on Thursday: US President Donald Trump has said Iran is “begging to make a deal”, describing them as “lousy fighters but great negotiators”, while casting doubt on whether the two s...

油價上升，市場擔心通脹向上會推高利率，美元匯價轉強。 反映美元兌六隻主要貨幣的美匯指數一度升穿100水平，升幅百分之0.4。油價再升百分之4至5，就令市場擔心通脹重來、利率向上，推動美元匯價轉強。 另外，美國新公布的首次申領失業保險救濟人數符合市場預期，反映就業市場尚算穩定。聯儲局有更大空間觀望中東戰事所引發的通脹情況，來決定利率走向。

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imaginima/iStock via Getty Images Duke Energy ( DUK ) said Thursday it secured approval from the Public Service Commission of South Carolina for its plan to build a new natural gas-fired ​generation plant in Anderson County. South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., requiring new and diverse sources of energy to power that growth, the company said. Duke Energy ( DUK ) said the project will be one of the most efficient natural gas plants on its system and will include state-of-the-art environmental control technologies to minimize plant emissions; the facility will use 90% less water than traditional wet cooling technology, will not have a vapor plume, and will have a longer life span than prior natural gas technology. The company said it expects construction to ​begin ⁠in summer 2027, with the plant expected ⁠to ​begin serving customers ​in early 2031. More on Duke Energy Duke Energy: Prime Sunbelt Assets Set It Up For AI Tailwinds Duke Energy: Nuclear Energy Gains Some Ground (Rating Upgrade) Duke Energy Beats Expectations, Continues To Be A Buy

金價跌穿每盎司4,400美元。 紐約期金收市報4,376.3美元一盎司，跌176美元，跌幅百分之3.8。現貨金價跌至接近4,350美元水平，跌幅超過百分之3。 美元匯價上升，令以美元結算的黃金變得昂貴，加上油價同樣抽高，引發通脹憂慮，或促使利息上升，亦不利沒有利息回報的黃金。金拓高級分析員威科夫表示，如果中東衝突持續，金價可能跌穿每盎司4,000美元；但停火及再次減息，則可能把金價推升上5,000美元。

伊朗拒絕美國提出的停戰條款，原油期貨價格再度飆升。 紐約期油收市報94.48美元一桶，升4.16美元，升幅百分之4.6。倫敦期油收市報108.01美元一桶，升5.79美元，升幅百分之5.6。

伊朗拒絕美國提出的停戰條款，原油期貨價格再度飆升。 紐約期油收市報94.48美元一桶，升4.16美元，升幅百分之4.6。倫敦期油收市報108.01美元一桶，升5.79美元，升幅百分之5.6。

纽约期金站上4430美元/盎司，日内涨0.49%。

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Earnings Call Insights: CV Sciences (CVSI) Q4 2025 Management View Joseph Dowling, CEO, highlighted that "throughout 2025, we made meaningful progress against our top priorities, improving margins, reducing our cost structure and moving the business towards sustainable profitability." He stated that the company achieved a gross margin improvement to 49% from 45.6% in 2024, and reduced operating expenses by 17.2% to $7.7 million. Dowling emphasized the launch of the +PlusHLTH branded product line, which includes new cannabinoid-free supplements, and the debut of +PlusHLTH EMPOWR in Q1 2026. He noted, "Early feedback from consumers and retailers has been very encouraging," and added that multiple non-cannabinoid products are planned for launch throughout 2026. The CEO discussed expansion through the European subsidiary Cultured Foods, which provides in-region production capabilities and will play an increasing role in new product launches in 2026. He also cited ongoing momentum in the pet category and an expanded relationship with Chewy. On cost efficiency, Dowling reported, "We made substantial progress on cost efficiency in 2025," attributing improvements to the acquisition of Elevated Softgels and supply chain optimization. He stated the company is "approaching cash flow breakeven even in a constrained revenue environment." Dowling described M&A as an ongoing focus, with the acquisitions of Cultured Foods and Elevated Softgels contributing to scale and diversification. On regulatory developments, Dowling noted the December 2025 executive order to reschedule marijuana and the potential for Medicare to cover up to $500 in hemp-derived products for beneficiaries. He confirmed the company's intent to pivot away from certain products if regulatory changes require it. CFO Joerg Grasser stated, "During the fourth quarter of 2025, we continue to see the results of several key initiatives that we have discussed on prior calls. Importantly, we are navigating a constrained an...

美股三項主要指數收市下跌，以納斯達克指數跌幅最大，收市跌逾百分之2。 道瓊斯工業平均指數收市報45,960點，跌469點。標準普爾500指數收市報6,477點，跌114點。 中東局勢不明朗，油價大幅反彈，美股三項主要指數均低開。其中道指低開84點後，早段曾倒升118點，其後逐步由高位回落，並跌穿46,000點關口。尾市見全日低位，收市跌469點。標普500指數低開36點，早段跌幅曾經收窄至18點，之後跌勢加劇，失守6,500點，收市跌114點。 Facebook母公司Meta及Alphabet旗下谷歌，被美國法院裁定社交媒體設計危害青少年，Meta跌近百分之8、Alphabet跌逾百分之3。 晶片股受壓，輝達跌逾百分之4，是跌幅最大的道指成分股。同業AMD跌逾百分之7收市。 納斯達克指數最多跌534點，收市報21,408點，跌521點。反映中國概念股表現的納斯達克中國金龍指數收市報6,721點，跌175點。

美股三項主要指數收市下跌，以納斯達克指數跌幅最大，收市跌逾百分之2。 道瓊斯工業平均指數收市報45,960點，跌469點。標準普爾500指數收市報6,477點，跌114點。 中東局勢不明朗，油價大幅反彈，美股三項主要指數均低開。其中道指低開84點後，早段曾倒升118點，其後逐步由高位回落，並跌穿46,000點關口。尾市見全日低位，收市跌469點。標普500指數低開36點，早段跌幅曾經收窄至18點，之後跌勢加劇，失守6,500點，收市跌114點。 Facebook母公司Meta及Alphabet旗下谷歌，被美國法院裁定社交媒體設計危害青少年，Meta跌近百分之8、Alphabet跌逾百分之3。 晶片股受壓，輝達跌逾百分之4，是跌幅最大的道指成分股。同業AMD跌逾百分之7收市。 納斯達克指數最多跌534點，收市報21,408點，跌521點。反映中國概念股表現的納斯達克中國金龍指數收市報6,721點，跌175點。