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Trio Petroleum has entered into an at-the-market (ATM) distribution agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann that allows the sale of common shares for up to $3.6 million. The shares (par value $0.0001) may be offered from time to time on NYSE American or other trading venues; timing, amounts and minimum prices are determined by Trio in its sole discretion. Ladenburg will receive up to 3.0% of the gross proceeds as compensation. Either party may suspend or terminate the agreement in writing, and Trio is not obligated to sell shares. The offering relies on a Form S-3 registration statement that became effective on September 10, 2024, and a prospectus supplement filed recently; the agreement contains customary indemnification provisions. » More on de.investing.com

STRATA Skin Sciences announced a registered direct placement of 1,097,547 common shares at $2.204 per share to raise about $2.42 million. The announcement sparked dilution fears and a roughly 17.7% share price decline. Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. is acting as sole placement agent. STRATA intends to use the proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes; the closing is expected around September 4, 2025. » More on de.investing.com

Salarius Pharmaceuticals filed a prospectus supplement for an at-the-market (ATM) offering of up to $2.6 million and confirmed its existing ATM agreement with Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. The company also reported the appointment of Mark J. Rosenblum as interim CEO, is pursuing a merger with Decoy Therapeutics Inc. that includes a debt-for-equity swap, and disclosed a legal opinion from Hogan Lovells US LLP. Salarius received deadline extensions from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel and plans a 1-for-15 reverse stock split, while liquidity metrics point to potential shortfalls. » More on de.investing.com

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. has advanced to the final round of the U.S. Army’s xTechSearch 9 competition and will present its mobile microreactor technology to decision-makers. The company reported mixed Q3 results with strategic growth but rising operating losses; analyst views diverge sharply (H.C. Wainwright maintains a buy rating, while Ladenburg Thalmann has downgraded to sell). The stock has shown recent high volatility, although it has gained significantly year-to-date. » More on de.investing.com

Atmos Energy stock climbed to an all-time high of $167.54, supported by a 31.3% gain over the past year, a 58% gross margin and 12.9% revenue growth over the last twelve months. For Q3 the company reported EPS of $1.16 and revenue of $838.77 million, with EPS meeting expectations and revenue beating them; Atmos Energy also raised its 2025 EPS guidance again and has 32 consecutive years of dividend increases. Analyst reactions are mixed: Ladenburg Thalmann cut its rating to "Neutral" citing valuation concerns, while InvestingPro gives the company an overall "GOOD" rating. » More on de.investing.com