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MondayJul 13, 2026 9:30 am

BillionDollarBreaks – VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA) Partners With Ardigen to Advance AI-Driven Cancer Drug Development

VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ: VRXA) announced a collaboration with AI-driven bioinformatics company Ardigen S.A. to support development of its BiTAC(R) pipeline of T-cell engagers and future antibody-drug conjugates. The partnership will initially focus on developing AI-enabled tools to identify and prioritize synergistic dual-target combinations for VERAXA's BiTAC platform, which is designed to improve tumor targeting while reducing off-target toxicity. VERAXA said integrating artificial intelligence into its research and development strategy could enhance target selection by analyzing large preclinical and clinical datasets, including programs that demonstrated efficacy but failed because of toxicity. The company believes the collaboration will strengthen development of precision…

MondayJul 13, 2026 9:00 am

BillionDollarBreaks – VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA) Appoints Carl von Halem Interim Chief Financial Officer

VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ: VRXA) announced the appointment of Carl von Halem as interim chief financial officer, succeeding Torsten Bürgermeister. The company said it is in the final stages of discussions with a permanent CFO candidate expected to support its next phase of expansion and operational growth, with an update to be provided in due course. Von Halem currently serves as chief financial officer of Xlife Sciences and played a key role in VERAXA's public listing. The company cited his experience in corporate finance, life sciences and technology-driven businesses, as well as his familiarity with VERAXA's operations and strategic development, as…

MondayJul 06, 2026 2:10 pm

BillionDollarBreaks – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) to Receive $1.5 Million Grant Through NSF Project to Strengthen U.S. Quantum Computing Leadership

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, announced it has been selected to receive a $1,566,250 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) through the agency's National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL) program. The funding will support D-Wave’s role as a key industry partner in ERASE (Erasure Qubits and Dynamic Circuits for Quantum Advantage) – a project focused on developing foundational technologies for fault-tolerant quantum computing and strengthening U.S. leadership in quantum innovation. Led by Yale University, the ERASE project brings together researchers…

MondayJul 06, 2026 9:20 am

BillionDollarBreaks – VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA) Highlights BiTAC Pipeline Progress, Advances Partnering Strategy

VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ: VRXA) provided a corporate and pipeline update highlighting progress during the first half of 2026, including continued advancement of its proprietary BiTAC(R) platform and growing interest from potential pharmaceutical partners. The company said its pipeline now includes four BiTAC-based T-cell engager programs targeting solid tumors, two bispecific antibody-drug conjugate ("ADC") programs and two non-BiTAC assets available for partnering. VERAXA said it plans to prioritize investment in its BiTAC portfolio while seeking to monetize selected non-BiTAC programs to help finance future development, with the goal of advancing lead BiTAC-TCE candidate VXA-102 to IND/CTA readiness by early 2028. Company…

ThursdayJul 02, 2026 10:21 am

BillionDollarBreaks – VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA) Initiates Cell Line Development for Lead BiTAC Cancer Therapy Program

VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ: VRXA) announced the initiation of cell line development for its lead BiTAC(R) T-cell engager ("BiTAC-TCE") program through a collaboration with ATUM, which will apply its Leap-In Transposase(R) technology to generate stable clonal cell lines supporting IND/CTA-enabling activities and future clinical development. The collaboration follows encouraging preclinical data presented at the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research ("AACR") Annual Meeting and is intended to support CMC development, including early process, analytical and formulation development, as well as the production of material for nonclinical studies. VERAXA said its BiTAC-TCE platform is designed to improve tumor selectivity by splitting the T-cell engager into…

ThursdayJun 25, 2026 9:00 am

BillionDollarBreaks – Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) Files Updated NI 43-101 Technical Reports

This article has been disseminated on behalf of Silvercorp Metals and may include paid advertising. Silvercorp Metals (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) announced it has filed an updated National Instrument 43-101 technical report for its Gaocheng silver-lead-zinc mine in Guangdong Province, China, following its June 23, 2026 news release. The company said the updated report contains no material differences from the information previously disclosed and maintains an effective Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource date of Dec. 31, 2025. Silvercorp also filed an amended NI 43-101 technical report for the Tulkubash and Kyzyltash Chaarat gold projects in the Kyrgyz Republic to…

WednesdayJun 24, 2026 9:00 am

BillionDollarBreaks – VERAXA Biotech AG (NASDAQ: VRXA) Expands Heidelberg R&D Facilities To Support Drug Development Pipeline

VERAXA Biotech (NASDAQ: VRXA) an emerging developer of novel cancer therapies, announced it has expanded its laboratory footprint at its existing research and development site in Heidelberg, Germany, under a previously executed long-term lease agreement. The additional space will support planned growth of the company’s R&D team, installation of new laboratory equipment and completion of infrastructure needed to advance future development activities. VERAXA said the expansion aligns with efforts to advance its growing portfolio of proprietary and partnered oncology programs from discovery-stage research toward early clinical development. The company’s pipeline is centered on its BiTAC platform, including BiTAC-TCE and BiTAC-ADC…

TuesdayJun 09, 2026 1:49 pm

BillionDollarBreaks – Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Launches 2026 Field Program at Alaska Critical Minerals District

This article has been disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. and may include paid advertising. Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) announced the start of its 2026 summer exploration program at the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in Alaska's Ambler Mining District. The fully funded program is focused on advancing the high-grade Arctic copper-zinc-lead-gold-silver project toward a future construction decision while supporting regional exploration planning across the district's 100-kilometer volcanogenic massive sulfide belt. Trilogy said Ambler Metals, its 50/50 joint venture with South32, plans to complete approximately 40 drill holes during the field season, including at least 5,400 meters of drilling to support mine design, permitting…

TuesdayMay 26, 2026 9:00 am

BillionDollarBreaks – Silvercorp Metals Inc. (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) Declares Semi-Annual Dividend

This article has been disseminated on behalf of Silvercorp Metals and may include paid advertising. Silvercorp Metals (TSX: SVM) (NYSE American: SVM) aannounced that its board of directors has declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.0125 per share, payable on or before June 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 5, 2026. The dividend qualifies as an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/mXEZj About Silvercorp Silvercorp is a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc with a long history of profitability and growth potential.…

FridayMay 22, 2026 12:39 pm

BillionDollarBreaks – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) and Department of Commerce Sign Letter of Intent for $100 Million in CHIPS and Science Act Funding to Accelerate U.S. Leadership in Quantum Computing

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, has announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for $100 million of proposed funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In connection with executing final award documents, D-Wave would issue $100 million in shares of its common stock to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The LOI marks a significant endorsement by the U.S. government of D-Wave’s annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies and their potential impact…

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