PopOK Gaming Declares the Introduction of the Money Tree Series

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(AsiaGameHub) -   PopOK Gaming is pleased to debut its new Money Tree series, comprised of three titles: Money Tree, 40 Money Tree Lucky Coin, and Money Tree Buy Bonus. Each game is engineered to offer captivating gameplay and profitable mechanics. Money Tree delivers a high-quality slot experience centered on luxury, featuring Expanding Wilds and Scatters that ensure continuous action. The standout feature is the Progressive Jackpot Game, which invites players to pursue Mini, Minor, Major, and Mega jackpots via an interactive bonus round. 40 Money Tree Lucky Coin offers a lively alternative with Expanded Wilds, Dual Scatters, and a Boosted Mode that amplifies wins through multipliers. The Lucky Coin Jackpot Feature increases the thrill by providing respins and better odds for gathering jackpots and valuable prizes. Prioritizing player flexibility, Money Tree Buy Bonus allows for a personalized experience through its Buy Bonus mechanic. Set in a traditional 5×3 layout, the game maximizes winning potential with Expanding Wilds on primary reels and features that persist during Free Spins. The Money Tree series is optimized for both web and mobile platforms and supports numerous languages to appeal to a global player base.With this launch, PopOK Gaming continues its tradition of bringing high-performance, innovative titles to the international iGaming sector.   This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

貝佐斯與馬斯克的太空競爭正瞄準月球，勝出者不僅將主宰宇宙，更將主導AI基礎設施的未來

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(SeaPRwire) -   伊隆·馬斯克（Elon Musk）與傑夫·貝佐斯（Jeff Bezos）是全球三大富豪中的兩位，他們正展開一場爭奪太空主導權的高空對決，其結果可能決定月球旅行乃至人工智慧（AI）基礎設施的未來。 本月早些時候，阿爾忒彌斯二號（Artemis II）任務成功完成，這是50年來宇航員首次飛越月球。鑒於此，馬斯克的SpaceX和貝佐斯的Blue Origin都將注意力從其他專案轉移到未來月球任務的準備上。多年前，這兩家公司都獲得NASA數十億美元的合約，為未來兩次阿爾忒彌斯任務開發月球著陸器，這些任務計畫在本世紀末前讓人類自1972年以來首次登上月球。 伊隆·馬斯克的SpaceX對決傑夫·貝佐斯的Blue Origin SpaceX正在開發其「人類著陸系統」（Human Landing System），這是一款雄心勃勃的著陸器，高達165英尺（約15層樓高），比以往任何著陸器都要大，並將使用電梯從著陸器頂部附近的乘員艙將宇航員和貨物運送到月球表面。 與此同時，Blue Origin正在開發其「藍月亮」（Blue Moon）著陸器。儘管它看起來更像傳統著陸器，但技術也很先進。據Space.com報導，它將配備光達（lidar）感測器，用於繪製月球表面地圖，以規避危險並找到最平坦的著陸區域。這兩家公司的著陸器都設計為可重複使用，旨在降低未來月球任務的成本。 SpaceX和Blue Origin的風險很高。無論哪款月球著陸器先準備就緒並成功測試，最終都將幫助美國在2030年（中國計畫登陸月球的時間）之前讓宇航員登上月球，從而擊敗中國。 首次測試將是阿爾忒彌斯三號（Artemis III）任務，計畫於2027年中期進行，該任務可能會測試SpaceX和Blue Origin的著陸器——如果它們能按時準備就緒的話。作為任務的一部分，宇航員將乘坐搭載NASA奧利安太空艙（Orion capsule）的火箭進入近地軌道，類似於阿爾忒彌斯二號任務使用的太空艙。如果一切按計畫進行，SpaceX和Blue Origin將分別發射其著陸器進入太空，測試它們與奧利安飛船的對接能力。這將是2028年阿爾忒彌斯月球登陸關鍵過程的首次測試。在月球登陸期間，奧利安太空艙和月球著陸器將分開發射，並在月球軌道對接，然後宇航員降落到月球表面。 這次首次競爭也將使NASA更接近在這個天體上建立永久存在。NASA上月宣布了一項分階段計畫，旨在建造永久月球基地，並概述了在2028年首次月球登陸後，每六個月進行一次載人表面登陸，以建立月球基地基礎設施的策略。根據NASA的一份演示文稿，這些努力是NASA推動在月球南極建立人類存在的一部分，這「將加強美國在太空的領導地位，帶來科學發現，並成為載人火星任務的試驗場」。 儘管馬斯克的SpaceX成立於2002年，比Blue Origin晚兩年，但該公司在許多方面都領先競爭對手好幾光年。它是第一家開發出商業驗證可重複使用火箭「獵鷹9號」（Falcon 9）的公司，自2010年首次成功任務以來，該火箭已成為行業的指路明燈。據Space.com報導，SpaceX去年使用獵鷹9號進行了165次發射，打破了前一年的發射紀錄，同時占據了美國所有軌道發射的85%。它還使用獵鷹9號組建了有史以來最大的衛星艦隊，軌道上有10,000顆衛星，為其Starlink衛星互聯網服務提供動力。 儘管取得了這些成就，貝佐斯仍押注Blue Origin將通過緩慢而穩定的步伐取勝。 該公司在2025年使用其New Glenn火箭完成了首次軌道發射，並成功進入軌道，儘管其助推器並未按計畫回收再利用。去年11月，該公司在協助發射兩個火星探測器（作為NASA的「逃脫與等離子體加速動力探測器」（Escapade）任務的一部分）後，成功將其助推器降落在地球上。 太空中的AI基礎設施 隨著AI在地球上不斷加速發展，Blue Origin和SpaceX都在探索將支撐AI的基礎設施移至太空的想法。SpaceX資深人士、Portal Space Systems首席執行官傑夫·索恩伯格（Jeff Thornburg）此前表示，儘管這一想法仍處於早期階段，但隨著未來更強大的太陽能陣列的出現，太空數據中心將具有利用更清潔太陽能的優勢。在遠離地球的高空，這些未來的浮動數據中心也將擺脫公司在地球上建造基礎設施時面臨的法規限制和無數抗議。 儘管如此，將AI數據中心置於太空是否可行仍不明確。技術和財務挑戰令人驚訝，尤其是將硬體發射到軌道的成本遠高於在地球上建造AI基礎設施。然而，SpaceX和Blue Origin都已採取行動進行準備，以防萬一。 SpaceX已向聯邦通信委員會（Federal Communications Commission）提交計畫，計畫發射多達100萬顆具備AI計算能力的衛星進入太空。Blue Origin則在上月向FCC申請許可，發射近52,000顆具備AI計算能力的衛星進入太空。 「軌道數據中心是滿足AI計算能力不斷增長需求的最有效方式，」SpaceX在其申請文件中寫道。 正如貝佐斯去年在義大利都靈的一場科技會議上預測的那樣，在未來幾十年裡，AI的下一個前沿可能是地球之外。 「太空最終將成為不斷改善地球的地方之一。氣象衛星已經做到了這一點，通信衛星也已經做到了這一點，」他說。「下一步將是數據中心和其他類型的製造業。」本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Broadcom (AVGO) 股價在與 Meta 和 Google 達成協議後逼近歷史高點

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TLDR Broadcom 股價在過去兩週飆升了 21%，週二盤後交易收於 393 美元。 Meta 和 Broadcom 將其客製化 AI 晶片協議延長至 2029 年，初步承諾提供超過一吉瓦的運算容量。 與 Meta 的協議包括用於訓練和推論的客製化 2 奈米 AI 晶片，以 Meta 的 MTIA 計畫品牌推出。 Broadcom 與 Google 的協議持續至 2031 年，涵蓋未來的 Tensor 處理單元 (TPUs) 和網路元件。 華爾街分析師對 AVGO 給予「強力買入」的共識評級，平均目標價為 464.32 美元，意味著約有 22% 的上漲空間。 (SeaPRwire) -   Broadcom 一直是 AI 晶片競賽中較為安靜的明星之一 — 而現在聲量變得響亮許多。該股週二盤後交易上漲 3%，收於 393 美元，為過去兩週 21% 漲勢畫下句點。這使其逼近 414.61 美元的歷史高點。 Broadcom Inc., AVGO 背後的催化劑是兩項重大的長期協議，鞏固了 Broadcom 作為科技巨頭首選客製化 AI 晶片設計商的角色。 週二，Meta 和 Broadcom 宣布了一項延長至 2029 年的擴大合作夥伴關係。根據協議，Broadcom 將使用尖端的 2 奈米製程技術來設計和供應客製化 AI 處理器。 這些晶片屬於 Meta 的 MTIA 計畫 — Meta 訓練與推論加速器 — 並將為 Meta 旗下應用程式的排名、推薦和 AI 推論系統提供動力。 初步的容量承諾超過一吉瓦的運算能力，足以供應大約 75 萬戶美國家庭。Meta 將此描述為僅是「持續、多吉瓦部署的第一階段」。 Meta 執行長 Mark Zuckerberg 表示，這項協議將有助於「建立我們所需的大規模運算基礎，以向數十億人提供個人超級智慧」。 Broadcom 的乙太網路技術也將用於連接 Meta 不斷增長的 AI 運算叢集。 作為協議的一部分，Broadcom 執行長 Hock Tan 將從 Meta 的董事會卸任，並轉任專注於客製化晶片策略的顧問角色。 與 Google 的協議增添更多動力 除了 Meta 的消息，Broadcom 與 Alphabet 也有一項持續至 2031 年的長期合作夥伴關係。該協議涵蓋了未來幾代 Google Tensor 處理單元 (TPUs) 的開發，以及關鍵網路元件的供應。 TPUs 是 Google 用於大規模運行其 AI 和機器學習工作負載的客製化晶片。能將 Broadcom 鎖定為合作夥伴直至這個十年結束，是該公司在客製化晶片領域地位的重要信號。 這兩項協議共同將 Broadcom 定位為全球兩大 AI 支出巨頭的核心基礎設施合作夥伴。 內部人士賣股，華爾街仍持續買進 並非所有人都在增加持股。資深高階主管 S. Ram Velaga 最近以約 296 萬美元的價格出售了 8,000 股 Broadcom 股票。董事會成員 Gayla Delly 也以約 358,310 美元的價格出售了 1,000 股。 內部人士在股價高點附近賣股並不罕見 — 但在股價接近歷史紀錄區域時，值得注意。 就華爾街而言，並未退縮。根據過去三個月的 27 個買入評級和 4 個持有評級，Broadcom 獲得了「強力買入」的共識評級。 分析師平均目標價為 464.32 美元，意味著從當前水準有大約 22% 的上漲空間。 AVGO 週二盤後最後交易價為 393 美元，其 414.61 美元的歷史高點仍在可及範圍內。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Alphabet (GOOGL) 股票：兩位分析師建議在五月催化劑發生前買入

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TLDR Citi 將 Alphabet 列入 90 天正面催化劑觀察名單，理由是到 7 月 13 日為止有一系列強勁的產品活動。 關鍵的即將到來的催化劑包括 Google Cloud Next（4 月 22–24 日）、第一季財報（4 月 29 日）和 Google I/O（5 月 19–20 日）。 Guggenheim 維持其買入評級和 375 美元的目標價，預測第一季營收為 1070 億美元——年增 19%。 Google Cloud 的未完成訂單在年底達到 2430 億美元，年增 161%，預計 Cloud 第一季年增長率將超過 50%。 Alphabet 對 2026 年的資本支出指引為 1750–1850 億美元，幾乎是 2025 年支出（910 億美元）的兩倍。 (SeaPRwire) -   兩家華爾街公司在一連串繁忙的產品活動和財報發布前夕，對 Alphabet 轉趨樂觀。Citi 和 Guggenheim 均在週一發布了看多的報告，各自指出其日程表上充滿了可能推動股價的潛在公告。 Alphabet Inc., GOOGL Citi 分析師 Ronald Josey 將 Alphabet 加入為期至 7 月 13 日的 90 天正面催化劑觀察名單。此舉是受到他所謂「有利的催化劑路徑」所驅動——這是一連串可能在未來幾個月推高股價的事件。 該銀行指出 4 月 22 日至 24 日的 Google Cloud Next 是第一個主要里程碑。接下來是 4 月 29 日的第一季財報、5 月 13 日的 YouTube Brandcast、5 月 19 日至 20 日的 Google I/O，以及 5 月 20 日的 Google Marketing Live。 Citi 預計在所有这些活動中將會有與 Gemini 模型、Search、YouTube 和 Cloud 相關的產品更新。該銀行將線上廣告市場描述為「相對健康」，並稱這支持了 Search 營收的持續增長。 在消費者方面，Citi 指出 Gemini 現在擁有超過 7.5 億月活躍用戶。在企業方面，該行表示對 Google Cloud 和 AI 服務的需求「仍然強勁」。 該公司表示，相信隨著新產品在未來幾週內推出，Alphabet 可能超越華爾街的營收和營業利益預估。 Guggenheim 預見第一季營收增長 19% Guggenheim 維持對 Alphabet 的買入評級和 375 美元的目標價，並詳細說明了其對 2026 年第一季的預期。該公司預測營收為 1070 億美元——較去年同期躍升 19%。 細分來看：Search 和其他營收預計年增 17%。YouTube 廣告預計增長 12%。Cloud 預計年增超過 50%——是其中的亮眼數字。 Cloud 的未完成訂單為這一前景增添了動力。在年底時，其金額達到 2430 億美元，年增 161%。這是一個不容忽視的潛在業務管道。 Guggenheim 還在 4 月 12 日對 98 名參與者進行了一項買方調查。結果顯示，受訪者對 Search、YouTube 廣告和 Cloud 的預期高於市場共識——同時也預期資本支出將持續攀升至 2027 年。 2026 年資本支出幾乎翻倍 Alphabet 對 2026 年的資本支出指引為 1750–1850 億美元，幾乎是 2025 年支出 910 億美元的兩倍。這是一筆巨大的開支，但 Guggenheim 預計該公司將在 2028 年前超越其先前的高峰自由現金流水平。 展望更遠的未來，Guggenheim 指出奧運會、世界盃和美國期中選舉將成為 2026 年 YouTube 廣告定價的順風車。高收視率事件往往會推升每千次展示成本，這對該平台有利。 另外，Mizuho 將 Alphabet 的目標價從 410 美元上調至 420 美元，維持優於大盤評級。該公司引用了與 Anthropic 合作所釋出強於預期的訊號，並上調了其 Cloud 營收預估，預測到 2027 年可能達到 1490 億美元——遠高於 Bloomberg 共識預估的 1160 億美元。 Alphabet 2026 年第一季財報預計於 4 月 29 日發布。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Nike (NKE) 股價上漲，CEO 和董事以 12 年低點附近價格買入 200 萬美元股票

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TLDR Nike 董事 Tim Cook 於 4 月 10 日以每股約 42.43 美元的價格購入 25,000 股 NKE 股票，總計約 106 萬美元，使其持股比例增加 23.7% Nike 執行長 Elliott Hill 也購入 23,660 股，約 100 萬美元，兩位內部人士合計買入約 200 萬美元 NKE 股價週二上漲超過 2%，盤後收於 45.15 美元，但今年迄今仍下跌超過 32% 華爾街分析師在疲弱的第三季財測後下調目標價；HSBC、Goldman Sachs 將評級下調至「持有」 上季大中華區營收下降 11%，管理層警告未來可能下降 20% (SeaPRwire) -   Nike 的股價本週獲得提振，而這股力量來自高層。 董事 Tim Cook — 沒錯，就是 Apple 的執行長 — 於 4 月 10 日以平均每股 42.43 美元的價格購入 25,000 股 NKE 股票，總計約 106 萬美元。這使其總持股達到 130,480 股，持股比例增加了 23.7%。 NIKE, Inc., NKE Cook 並非孤身一人。Nike 執行長 Elliott Hill 也介入，購入 23,660 股，約 100 萬美元。兩人合計在本週將約 200 萬美元的自有資金投入 NKE 股票。 這些購買透過 SEC Form 4 文件披露，發生在該股票交易價格接近 12 年低點之際。 NKE 週二上漲超過 2%，盤後收於 45.15 美元。該股票的 52 週交易區間介於 42.09 美元至 80.17 美元之間。 是什麼導致股價下跌 Nike 於 3 月 31 日公佈的第三季財報實際上超出了預期。該公司公佈每股盈餘為 0.35 美元，高於市場預期的 0.29 美元，營收為 112.8 億美元，也略高於預期的 112.3 億美元。 但財測嚇壞了投資者。Nike 表示，本季營收可能下降 2% 至 4%，預計到 2026 年底，獲利將持平。 大中華區是一個特別的痛點。該地區上季營收下降 11%，管理層預警未來可能下降 20%，理由是競爭加劇和需求疲軟。 疲弱的展望引發了一波目標價下調。Goldman Sachs 將其目標價從 76 美元下調至 52 美元。Bank of America 從 73 美元下調至 55 美元。Wells Fargo 從 65 美元下調至 55 美元，儘管它維持了「增持」評級。UBS 從 58 美元下調至 54 美元。 HSBC 更進一步，將 NKE 評級下調至「持有」，並將其目標價從 90 美元大幅下調至 48 美元，稱其為一個「證明給我看」的轉型故事。 分析師目前的立場 共識是謹慎的。在 MarketBeat 追蹤的 36 位分析師中，17 位給予 NKE「買入」評級，17 位給予「持有」評級，2 位給予「賣出」評級。平均目標價為 62.34 美元。 TipRanks 根據過去三個月的 14 個「買入」和 11 個「持有」評級，將共識評級定為「溫和買入」。他們的平均目標價為 60.90 美元，意味著從目前水平約有 38% 的上漲空間。 分析師列舉了三個主要擔憂：產品創新放緩、品牌推動直接面向消費者銷售導致零售貨架空間流失，以及成本上升和關稅帶來的利潤壓力。毛利率降至 40.2%。 在股息方面，Nike 每年支付 1.64 美元 — 收益率為 3.7% — 但派息率高達 108.6%，這引發了如果獲利未能恢復，其可持續性的問題。 JPMorgan 和 Piper Sandler 均維持「中性」評級。Piper Sandler 的 Anna Andreeva 將其目標價從 50 美元下調至 40 美元。 機構投資者持有 NKE 股票的 64.25%。該股票週二常規交易時段收於 44.19 美元。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Netflix (NFLX)股票在周四業績公佈前值得買嗎？

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TLDR Netflix 將於 4 月 16 日星期四盤後公布 2026 年第一季財報 華爾街預期每股盈餘為 0.79 美元，年增 15%，營收為 121.8 億美元，年增 15.5% 選擇權交易員預期財報公布後股價將向任一方向波動 6.54% Netflix 股價今年迄今上漲約 10%，受惠於漲價以及來自 Warner Bros. Discovery 的 28 億美元分手費 覆蓋 NFLX 的 40 位分析師中，有 30 位給予買入評級，平均目標價為 115.09 美元 (SeaPRwire) -   Netflix 將於 4 月 16 日星期四公布 2026 年第一季財報，其股價今年迄今已上漲約 10%，交易價格約在 102 美元左右。財報將在市場收盤後公布。 Netflix, Inc., NFLX 華爾街預期每股盈餘為 0.79 美元，這將較去年同期躍升 15%。營收預測為 121.8 億美元，年增率為 15.5%。 上一季度，Netflix 公布的營收為 120.5 億美元，年增 17.6%。但對下一季的每股盈餘指引低於預期，這在當時抑制了一些熱情。 本季度，分析師在過去 30 天內大致維持其預估穩定。這種穩定性通常表明他們並不預期會出現任何重大意外。 Netflix 是本次財報季中首家公布業績的主要消費性網路公司。這使其對該行業具有一定的定調作用。 近期消費性網路領域的投資人情緒一直樂觀。該類股在過去一個月平均上漲了 6.3%。NFLX 的表現優於此，同期上漲了 11.8%。 分析師觀點 Evercore 的 Mark Mahaney 維持其買入評級和 115 美元的目標價。他預期結果大致符合預期，背後有穩固的內容陣容和近期漲價帶來的效益作為支撐。 Mahaney 還認為 Netflix 可能會維持或略微上調其全年展望，並指出穩定的訂戶增長和定價動能是關鍵驅動因素。 Wedbush 分析師 Alicia Reese 也維持其買入評級，並將目標價從 115 美元上調至 118 美元。她指出，全球廣告業務的增長和漲價是可能在 2026 年剩餘時間內提升盈利能力的因素。 Deutsche Bank 的 Bryan Kraft 維持持有評級，並將目標價從 98 美元微幅上調至 100 美元。他承認 Netflix 透過退出與 Warner Bros. Discovery 的交易並在此過程中獲得 28 億美元分手費，從而避開了風險。 Kraft 提醒，長期增長可能放緩，且該股可能已經反映了大部分近期的好消息。 選擇權市場定位 選擇權交易員目前預期財報公布後股價將向任一方向波動 6.54%。這是基於公告後最接近到期日的平價跨式選擇權（at-the-money straddle）計算得出。 此波動範圍意味著，根據財報結果，潛在的上行目標約為 109 美元，下行目標約為 95 美元（以當前水準計算）。 在覆蓋該股票的 40 位分析師中，有 30 位給予買入評級，10 位給予持有評級。平均目標價為 115.09 美元，意味著較該股當前交易價格有約 12% 的上漲空間。 Netflix 股價在財報公布前的週二上漲了 3.02%。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

獨家：Artemis 募得 7000 萬美元，以人工智慧協助對抗 AI 驅動的攻擊

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(SeaPRwire) -   Artemis，一家試圖幫助防禦者用人工智慧對抗人工智慧驅動攻擊的新興網路安全新創公司，今日正式結束隱匿模式，並獲得7000萬美元的風險投資資金。 Felicis領投了這輪A輪融資，現有投資者First Round Capital和Brightmind也參與其中。此輪融資還吸引了Theory VC以及知名的網路安全產業領袖加入，包括Demisto和Abnormal AI的創辦人、Splunk的前執行長與技術長，以及來自CrowdStrike、Palo Alto Networks、Microsoft和Okta的高階主管。 該公司並未揭露新一輪融資中的估值，但一位發言人表示，「他們已經完成了幾筆七位數的交易，並預計在2026年底前實現數百萬美元的年度經常性收入。」現有客戶已包括Mercury、Wix、Lemonade和Abnormal AI。 執行長Shachar Hirshberg表示，駭客現在正利用人工智慧以機器速度發動攻擊——有時只需幾分鐘——而傳統的安全工具難以跟上。Hirshberg曾是AWS的產品負責人，他在六個月前與技術長Dan Shiebler共同創立了該公司。Shiebler此前是Abnormal Security的人工智慧負責人，更早之前是Twitter的機器學習負責人。大多數公司仍然依賴僵化、基於規則的系統和一堆互不相連的工具，這使得安全團隊只能在損害發生後才能拼湊出事件全貌。 這種差距已經顯現。Anthropic近期的Mythos預覽凸顯了人工智慧識別漏洞的速度，已經超過了大多數組織修補它們的能力。 Artemis的理念是用人工智慧對抗人工智慧驅動的攻擊——透過持續監控公司內發生的所有活動（登入、雲端活動、應用程式等），學習該特定組織的「正常」模式，然後在出現異常時立即發現。它不會發送大量令人困惑的警報，而是試圖將線索串連成清晰的事件敘述，甚至可以在攻擊擴散前自動阻止攻擊——例如鎖定被入侵的帳戶。 「我們很清楚，傳統的架構和產品無法滿足公司在人工智慧時代的需求，」Hirshberg說道，他還引用了CrowdStrike三月份的一份報告，該報告指出攻擊發生所需的時間已急遽縮短。他更進一步指出，這種威脅並非假設性的——它已經來臨。 「這不僅僅是關於未來會變得更糟，」他說。「現今存在的能力已經非常強大，攻擊者現在就在利用它們。」 此外，技術長Shiebler表示，一旦攻擊者入侵，他們可以自動化攻擊鏈的大部分環節。「這減少了防禦者的回應時間，並要求一種完全不同的安全方法，」他解釋道。同時，人工智慧也使得技術水平較低的攻擊者能夠發動更複雜的攻擊。「這普遍提高了防禦者需要達到的門檻，」他說。 Felicis的合夥人Jake Storm指出了網路安全領域一個長期存在的循環：「綑綁」與「解綁」工具的時期。在他看來，人工智慧正將產業推向一個集中化的安全營運「大腦」——一個能夠攝取數據、進行推理並即時行動的單一系統。 這將是對當前由Splunk等安全資訊與事件管理系統主導的碎片化格局的重大轉變。Splunk於2024年被Cisco以280億美元收購。Storm表示，Artemis實質上是將自己定位為Splunk的下一代替代方案，專為人工智慧驅動的威脅環境而打造。 儘管如此，該公司正進入一個擁擠且快速演變的領域。幾乎所有主要的安全供應商都在競相將人工智慧整合到其產品中，同時新創公司也如雨後春筍般湧現，提出類似的自主檢測與回應主張。但Storm堅稱，Artemis具備勝出的條件，因為它是為一個從根本上不同的威脅環境所打造，在這個環境中，攻擊成本低廉、持續不斷且自動化，而傳統由人驅動的安全工作流程已不再可行。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

今日油价：2026年4月15日

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(SeaPRwire) -   今天東部時間上午9點，原油價格為每桶96.83美元，以布蘭特原油作為基準（我們稍後會解釋這意味著什麼）。這比昨天上午減少了3.36美元，比去年同期大約高出31.79美元。 每桶油價% 變化昨日油價$100.19-3.35%一個月前油價$104.19-7.06%一年前油價$65.04+48.87% 油價會上漲嗎？ 沒有人能確定地預測油價未來的走勢。多種因素影響著原油交易，但供需仍是主要驅動力。當對經濟放緩、衝突或類似衝擊的擔憂加劇時，油價可能會急劇波動。 油價如何轉化為加油站價格 您在加油站看到的價格不僅僅反映了原油。其中還包含了煉油成本、透過批發商分銷的成本、各種稅費以及您附近加油站收取的利潤。 原油仍然是最終加油站價格的最大單一驅動因素，通常佔每加侖成本的一半以上。油價飆升往往會迅速推高汽油價格。但當油價下跌時，汽油價格通常會逐漸回落，這種現象被稱為「火箭與羽毛」。 美國戰略石油儲備的作用 在緊急情況下，美國維持著一個名為戰略石油儲備的原油庫存。其主要目標是在災難發生時（例如制裁、嚴重風暴損害或戰爭）保障能源安全。當供應中斷時，它也能在很大程度上緩解油價突然飆升帶來的痛苦。 這並非永久性解決方案，它更多是為了向消費者提供即時支援，並確保經濟的關鍵部分，如重要產業、緊急服務、公共交通等能夠持續運作。 石油與天然氣價格如何連結 石油和天然氣都作為主要能源發揮著關鍵作用。油價的巨大變化可能會間接影響天然氣。如果油價上漲，一些行業可能會在可能的情況下，將部分營運環節的能源從石油替換為天然氣，從而增加對天然氣的需求。 石油的歷史表現 油價通常以兩個主要基準來衡量： 布蘭特原油（Brent crude oil）是主要的全球石油基準。 西德州中級原油（West Texas Intermediate, WTI）是北美的主要基準。 在這兩者之間，布蘭特原油更能代表全球石油表現，因為它為世界上大部分交易的原油定價。它也通常是檢視歷史油價趨勢的最佳方式。事實上，美國能源資訊署（U.S. Energy Information Administration）現在在其《年度能源展望》中，將布蘭特原油作為其主要參考。 當您檢視布蘭特原油基準數十年的表現時，您會發現油價從未穩定。它經歷過由戰爭和供應削減引起的飆升，也經歷過與全球經濟衰退和供應過剩（稱為「供過於求」）相關的暴跌。例如： 1970年代初期，中東在贖罪日戰爭期間削減出口並對美國及其他國家實施禁運，帶來了第一次重大石油危機。 1980年代中期，由於需求疲軟以及更多非OPEC產油國進入該行業等原因，油價下跌。 2008年，隨著全球需求上升，油價再次飆升，但很快隨著全球金融危機而暴跌。 在2020年COVID封鎖期間，石油需求空前崩潰，導致價格跌至每桶20美元以下。 簡而言之，石油的歷史表現遠非穩定。它受到戰爭、經濟衰退、OPEC的意願、不斷演變的能源倡議和政策等諸多因素的巨大影響。 能源報導來自  希望隨時了解最新的能源發展嗎？請查看我們最近的報導： 市場自COVID以來從未如此快速反彈 全球石油供應距離系統性短缺僅數週之遙 美國公用事業公司計劃在未來五年內斥資1.4兆美元，增長30% 常見問題 目前每桶油價是如何確定的？ 目前每桶油價主要取決於供需，包括有關未來潛在供需的消息（地緣政治、OPEC+的決策等）。在美國，價格也受政府對鑽探友善程度的影響，因為這會影響未來的供應。例如，2025年川普政府（Trump administration）推動重新開放北極國家野生動物保護區（Arctic National Wildlife Refuge）沿海平原超過150萬英畝的土地用於石油和天然氣租賃，逆轉了拜登政府（Biden administration）限制北極石油鑽探的政策。 油價一天內會變動多少次？ 當「期貨」市場開放時，油價會不斷更新。期貨市場實際上是一個拍賣會，人們在此同意在未來買賣石油。只要人們和公司正在交易合約，油價就會不斷變化。 美國頁岩油生產如何影響當前油價？ 簡而言之，頁岩是含有石油和天然氣的岩石。可以將頁岩視為尚未開發的能源。美國開採的頁岩越多，我們擁有的能源就越多——由於供應量增加，油價也越容易避免大幅飆升。 當前油價如何影響通貨膨脹和整體經濟？ 當石油昂貴時，往往會使日常用品的成本更高。這可能與能源（您的暖氣、燃氣公用事業等）有關，但也與使這些物品可供您使用的物流有關。例如，運輸會影響雜貨店商品的價格，因為將這些產品從倉庫和農場運到貨架上會更昂貴。 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

傑夫·萊克斯：人工智慧正在奪取認知能力，而大多數公司正在積累一筆自己尚未意識到的人才債務

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(SeaPRwire) -   競相用 AI 取代人類員工，對企業的長期成功構成緊迫威脅。AI 將會一直存在。但對於那些未能培養出能夠指導 AI 的人才隊伍的公司來說，它們的日子已經屈指可數了。 我在 Microsoft 工作了二十七年，期間開發了用於捕捉數據和組織信息的工具：電子表格、文字處理器、數據庫，這些工具讓工作和家庭生活都變得更加輕鬆。每一代軟體都讓記錄、檢索和分享知識變得更容易。但思考本身、分析、判斷、創新的飛躍，始終是人類的專長。 我沒有預料到的是一種能夠捕捉認知本身的新技術。這就是 AI。而公司們的發展速度太快，未能充分發揮其潛力，卻沒有考慮到當人類在職場中退居次要地位時，它們將會失去什麼。 考慮一家律師事務所，它目前正通過使用 AI 自動化研究、起草訴狀和標記風險等任務來獲取巨大的價值。這種短期滿足的代價是將曾經存在於初級律師腦中的思考過程外包出去。其後果是剝奪了這些年輕人獲得寶貴學習經驗的機會，而這些經驗本可以讓他們成為未來的領導者。隨著公司改變工作方式，更重要的是改變認知存在的場所，幾乎所有知識型行業都面臨這種動態的影響。 一個越來越少的人發展獨立批判性思維能力的社會，不僅競爭力下降。它更容易受到操縱、虛假信息以及民主所依賴的知情公民意識的侵蝕。 對企業領導者而言，這是本十年最關鍵的人才挑戰。 數據證實了取代初級員工趨勢的速度。根據 Stanford Digital Economy Lab 的研究人員稱，自 2022 年底以來，在受 AI 影響的職業中，初級員工的就業人數相對下降了約 13%，而經驗豐富的員工則保持穩定或有所增長。最近 KPMG 的一項調查發現，超過一半的企業領導者預計將在一年內重塑初級招聘。 希望在 AI 轉型初期階段生存下來的公司，應該放慢腳步，擁抱認知學徒制模式，讓員工在人才債務到期之前，培養判斷力、模式識別能力和職業直覺。 能力和素養是不同的。 毫無疑問，未來以及現在的勞動力都需要有效管理 AI。那些在勞動力方面擁有最強競爭優勢的公司，將是那些理解 AI 能力和素養之間區別的公司。 AI 能力 是一份清單：提示工具、總結文件以及在生成平台上運行分析。這些技能很重要，但在這個時代，它們只是基本要求。AI 素養 則更複雜，也更有價值。 具備 AI 素養的人利用這項技術來拓展自己的思考，而不是取代它。他們利用 AI 時具備足夠的專業知識深度，能夠提出更尖銳的問題，審查其輸出的邏輯，並識別其分析可能存在缺陷或偏見的地方。真正具備 AI 素養的員工知道如何將 AI 作為一個蘇格拉底式的夥伴，挑戰他們的思考，而不是驗證它。他們能夠產生新的想法，避免昂貴的錯誤，並帶領團隊解決沒有明確答案的問題。不幸的是，為了確保未來人才隊伍能夠以這種方式利用 AI，我們做得還遠遠不夠。 隱藏在眼前的機會。 這就是為什麼企業領導者需要將 AI 素養視為國家優先事項。美國正在落後。中國正在所有中小學強制推行 AI 課程。新加坡計劃到 2026 年培訓所有教師掌握 AI。韓國已在所有年級推廣 AI 輔助課程，並獲得了超過 8 億美元的投資。英國正在從基礎教育階段開始投資國家級 AI 教育資源。這些都是基於美國未能及時認識到的國家戰略：AI 素養必須經過多年的培養，而不是在企業入職培訓中獲得。EDSAFE AI Alliance 的國家行動藍圖在家中也提出了同樣的論點。 參議員 Warner 和 Rounds 在三月份提出的《未來經濟委員會法案》是一個值得歡迎的信號。但一個一年後才提交報告的委員會，並不能為需要立即行動的機構制定計劃。 人才就在那裡。僅社區大學就招收了美國約 41% 的大學生。再加上 HBCU 和地區性州立大學，你就等於談論了教育了美國未來絕大多數勞動力的機構，而這些機構在國家 AI 準備對話中卻被大大排除在外。第一代學生和來自工薪家庭的年輕人正是美國企業所需人才隊伍中的人選。任何忽視他們的策略都是在放棄競爭優勢。 布魯金斯學會高級研究員 Molly Kinder，她的研究重點是 AI 對勞動力的影響，她提議將醫學住院醫師模式應用於白領職業生涯：結構化、導師制的項目，學習與實踐融為一體，建立專業知識是工作本身，而不是其副產品。企業領導者應該支持這種模式。但前提是其基礎教育必須牢固。一個缺乏對其服務社區內容知識、無法跨越差異進行溝通、或無法識別影響患者健康的因素的醫生，無論住院醫師設計如何，都會做出更糟糕的決定。在所有知識型行業中都是如此。這種基礎必須在所有 K-12 教室和高等教育機構中建立。 那些培養出能夠與 AI 一起思考，而不僅僅是操作 AI 的員工的公司和國家，將擁有持久的優勢。如果 AI 正在捕捉認知，那麼美國企業最寶貴的投資就是對指導它的、人類人才的投資。建立這樣一個廣泛而大膽的人才隊伍的機會，就在我們眼前。 .com 評論文章中表達的觀點僅為作者個人觀點，不代表 . 的觀點和信念。 本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

22Bet Partners Launches The Winner’s League – An Affiliate Competition for Football Season

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(AsiaGameHub) -   With the football world gearing up for its premier event, 22Bet Partners is launching its own competitive initiative. Ahead of the forthcoming World Cup, the affiliate program has unveiled "The Winner's League," a time-limited promotion created to incentivize new partners who deliver valuable traffic during football's most thrilling season. As a brand with deep connections to international sports, 22Bet has consistently mirrored the dynamism, rivalry, and worldwide enthusiasm of football. This new campaign channels that identical energy — transforming affiliate results into a standalone competition. Active from April 15 to June 15, The Winner's League calls on new affiliates to enter the game, vie for rewards based on performance, and lock in enhanced revenue share terms before the football season's highest traffic arrives. For traffic owners concentrating on Tier-1 and Tier-2 markets, the campaign presents a clear objective: attract players, hit targets, and ascend the rewards structure. How The Winner's League Works This offer is open solely to new partners who sign up and fulfill the promotion's criteria within the specified timeframe. To take part, affiliates are required to: Register for the 22Bet Partners affiliate program Direct traffic from qualifying Tier-1 and Tier-2 regions (For specific GEO details, partners should reach out to their affiliate managers.) Produce confirmed First Time Deposits (FTDs) while the campaign is running Only traffic that adheres to the program's official rules and terms will be deemed valid. Bonus Levels & Rewards The Winner's League functions on a transparent tier system. Partners' rewards escalate in line with their improving results. 20 FTDs A 5% RevShare increase for 1 month 50 FTDs A 10% RevShare increase for 2 months 100 FTDs A 5% RevShare increase for 3 months An exclusive Secret Football Box The Secret Football Box will be given to the initial 10 partners achieving the 100 FTD target. Additional Campaign Rules Bonuses are applied after FTD verification. Partners qualify solely for the highest reward level they attain. The promotion is valid for these brands in the program: 22Bet Betlabel All traffic must follow the official affiliate program rules detailed in the Terms & Conditions Playing the Long Game For affiliates who approach performance marketing as a sport, the campaign's timing is deliberate. Significant football events have always driven peak activity in sports betting, and 22Bet Partners is preparing its affiliate network to harness that wave from the start. The Winner's League sends a clear signal: football season is near, fans are getting excited, and the opportunity is there for new participants. For affiliates prepared to join the contest, the competition is now underway. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

GG.BET Introduces ‘Popular Bets’ Feature for Quick Combo Betting

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(AsiaGameHub) -   GG.BET has introduced a new platform feature called Popular Bets, enabling users to place bets on pre-made combo selections with just a few clicks. The operator explained that the "Popular" section, located on the homepage, showcases pre-constructed combinations derived from popular matches and current markets. When a user chooses a combo, all its constituent selections are automatically added to their bet slip. GG.BET stated that these combos are generated using "advanced recommendation algorithms" and are assembled from markets favored by gg.bet users. The company's objective is to shorten the time customers spend creating selections and to make the betting process "simpler and more accessible" for both seasoned and novice bettors. This enhancement follows recent product updates on the platform, including the introduction of Bet Builder, which GG.BET noted allows users to combine multiple markets within a single match, covering both sports and esports. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

GMG Doubles Energy Density of 6 Minute Charging Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery

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BRISBANE, AUS, Apr 15, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to provide the latest progress update on the Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery technology ("G+A CELLS") being developed by GMG and the University of Queensland ("UQ") under a Joint Development Agreement with Rio Tinto, one of the world's largest metals and mining groups, and with the support of the Battery Innovation Center of Indiana ("BIC") in the United States of America.The GMG G+A CELLS have now demonstrated superior performance characteristics when compared to a representative market leading ultra-fast charging batteries, the Lithium Titanate Oxide ("LTO") batteries, which can be sold at a premium price of up to US$1200/kWh.1Figure 1 shows the current energy density of G+A CELLS, based on BIC testing, and shows the doubling in performance (26 to 49 Wh/kg) since the previous announcement in December 20252 and in comparison, to a representative market leading fast charging high power LTO batteries.Figure 1: Increase in Energy Density for G+A CELLS since December '25 UpdateTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/292641_figure1.jpgFigure 2 shows the charge and discharge curves for the G+A CELLS when charged in 6 minutes (10C) and 60 minutes (1C). The energy density of the cells for the G+A CELLS when charged in 60 minutes (1C) is now 101 Wh/kg when charging to 100% State of Charge (SOC) which is an increase from 58 Wh/kg from the previous update. This shows the G+A CELLS have a nominal voltage of approximately 3.2 Volts (an increase from 3.0 Volts in the previous update). The G+A CELLS maintained performance over hundreds of cycles at 6-minute fast charging rate (10C).Figure 2: Battery performance curves of G+A CELLS at 60 min and 6min charge (1C & 10C)To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/292641_9a72ca9bb4963a29_001full.jpgBob Galyen, GMG Non-Executive Director and former CTO of CATL - the largest battery manufacturer in the world, commented: "With the possibility of charging from empty to full in around six minutes, this chemistry fundamentally changes how designers can think about electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and stationary storage. Instead of planning around long charge stops with large packs, engineers can optimise for rapid energy turnaround, with higher power, and safer, with GMG's battery made from abundant raw materials. Lithium-ion will remain a key part of the energy landscape for years to come, but its limitations in fast charging, temperature tolerance, and critical-mineral supply are increasingly evident. By leveraging aluminium and graphene, the GMG team is demonstrating a pathway to reduce reliance on traditional lithium-based systems and or combinatorial systems with multiple battery technologies while delivering step-change improvements in charge time and power density. This is not an incremental tweak to existing cells - it is a new platform that can open markets and use cases that were previously uneconomic or impractical. The companies that adapt quickest to this shift will lead the next wave of electrification, and GMG intends to be at the centre of that transition with graphene aluminium-ion technology."Standard commercial Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt ("LNMC") and Lithium Iron Phosphate ("LFP") battery cells for electric vehicles and stationary storage are NOT designed for continuous 6-minute charging (10C); typical recommended charge rates are ≤1 hour (1C), often 2 hours (0.5C), with only limited fast charge operation. Only specialized high-power cell designs like LTO battery cells can tolerate charge rates of 6 minutes (10C).3GMG has now developed a completely new hybrid electrolyte that is chloride free and non-corrosive, unlike common aluminium battery electrolytes, along with a complex cathode and anode technology that enables very stable fast charging over hundreds of cycles. The substrate for both the cathode and anode in the G+A CELLS is aluminium foil - which provides significant cost and weight savings compared with copper, the substrate material used in most lithium and sodium-ion batteries. GMG's technology does not include the use of lithium or copper. The Company has submitted an additional patent application covering these new developments.GMG believes that it has significantly met the key target specification requirements for use in heavy mobile equipment, as shown in Figure 3, its main targeted use case, including:- Charging in under 6 minutes;- Energy density > 100 Wh/kg after 1 hour of charging; and- Safe (no Lithium).The next battery development steps include the following activities:- Test and show cycle life up to 10,000 cycles- Test and show ambient temperature impacts- Test and show standard safety testing- Test and show no thermal battery management system needed  Figure 3: G+A CELLS Battery Use Case - heavy mobile equipmentTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/292641_figure3.jpgCraig Nicol, GMG Managing Director and CEO, commented: "This is a significant step up from where we were at with battery performance in December 2025 and we see the required performance for our targeted use case being largely met - which means we can start to put together the next stages of the battery maturation program - including partnerships and manufacturing plans."GMG management believes that the G+A CELLS can eventually achieve over 160 Wh/kg when charged in 1 hour, and over 80 Wh/kg when charged in 6 minutes with further development of the cathode, anode, electrolyte and component weights.Figure 4 shows the latest G+A CELLS in pouch format:Figure 4: Current Multi-Layer G+A CELLTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/292641_figure4.jpgBattery Technology Readiness LevelThe battery technology readiness level ("BTRL") of the G+A CELLS remains at Level 4, whilst significantly progressed through this level as shown in Figure 5. GMG is currently in the process of completing the optimization of the electrochemical behaviour for the pouch cells via ongoing laboratory experimentation. Through collaboration with BIC, it is anticipated that the battery technology readiness will ultimately progress to BTRL 7 and 8 since the equipment and processes needed to produce the G+A CELLS are the same as those employed to make Lithium-Ion Batteries, though no definitive timeline for achievement can be provided at this time.Figure 5: Battery Technology Readiness Level (BTRL)To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/292641_9a72ca9bb4963a29_004full.jpgThe Company is confident it can meet the overall timeline, as seen in Figure 6, of its battery cell roadmap that calls for testing of cells with customers in 2026 and small commercial production with support of various partners, including BIC, in 2027.Figure 6: Battery Cell RoadmapTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/292641_9a72ca9bb4963a29_005full.jpgNext Steps Toward Commercialisation & Market ApplicationsJack Perkowski, GMG Non-Executive Chairman and Director, commented: "I am extremely proud that GMG has progressed its battery to this stage - the Company is getting very close to final commercialisation steps. We look forward to providing further updates as GMG progresses the development of its battery technology."The Company continues to see a broad range of potential applications for a completed G+A CELLS - utilising its ultra-high power-density and economic energy density characteristics. Along with Rio Tinto, a range of global companies have confidentially expressed their interest in working with GMG in the following vertical sectors:Figure 7: Market ApplicationsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/292641_9a72ca9bb4963a29_006full.jpgCurrently, GMG believes it will use a plastic battery pack design, similar to Figure 8, to hold the battery pouch cells - reducing the weight, cost and complexity relative to using a metal case. Using a plastic battery pack is possible for two main reasons - GMG believes that its battery will not require a thermal management system or the fireproofing precautions provided by the metal case in a lithium-ion battery. Using plastic will increase the comparative energy density of G+A CELL packs when compared to lithium-ion batteries.Figure 8: Expected Battery Pack for GMG's G+A CELLS Pouch FormatTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/292641_9a72ca9bb4963a29_007full.jpgComparison and Market Review: LTO Batteries As shown in Figure 9 below, the performance of GMG's G+A CELL technology is already very similar to representative LTO batteries.Figure 9: Comparison of GMG's G+A CELLS to Lithium Titanate Oxide (LTO) BatteryTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/292641_figure9.jpg LTO batteries are sold at a premium to LFP and LNMC batteries, which are the main chemistries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, and are also widely used in other electronic applications due to their high performance and long cycle life. The material and manufacturing costs for G+A CELLS are expected to be similar to, or less than, the cost to manufacture standard lithium-ion batteries, but substantially lower than the costs to produce LTO batteries.LTO batteries have energy density ranging from 50 - 80 Wh/kg.6 The LTO product is sold globally for use in many applications — with a total of US$5.67 billion sales per annum in 2025. Sales of LTO batteries are expected to grow at 16.9% per annum to an estimated US$ 12.5 billion by 2030. The major manufacturers of LTO batteries include Toshiba, Gree, Microvast and CATL.Further details on applications for the LTO battery from Mordor Intelligence7 are described below. In many of the use cases for LTO batteries, GMG believes that its G+A CELLS can be substituted at a substantially lower cost.Commercial Vehicles: Automotive, primarily buses, refuse trucks, and drayage tractors rather than passenger cars, is the largest user of LTO batteries. Fleets realize five-year total-cost-of-ownership parity once fuel savings and lower maintenance offset higher upfront prices.Fast-charging Electric Buses and Trucks: Transit authorities need battery systems that accept repeated high-power "opportunity charges" during short layovers. LTO cells replenish 80% capacity in roughly five minutes, allowing operators to shrink fleet size without sacrificing route frequency. U.S. Low-No Emission Bus grants earmark more than US$1.5 billion per year, with bid specifications that explicitly reference rapid-charge capability. Parallel subsidy programs in China reimburse up to CNY 80,000 (US$ 11,396) per new-energy bus, accelerating volume deployment in provincial capitals.Hybrid and BEV: Regenerative braking and high-C-rate acceleration favour the use of LTO batteries. Use in fast-charge EV stations is growing rapidly as ride-hailing fleets adopt swap-ready models.Stationary Storage: Utility-scale batteries now cycle multiple times per day for frequency regulation, peak shaving, and voltage support. Energy-storage-system integrators adopt LTO batteries for grid-frequency response where state-of-charge swings are shallow but frequent.Industrial Robotics: LTO batteries are used in continuous-duty forklifts that require partial charges during operator breaks.Aerospace and Defense: Unmanned aerial vehicles, missile auxiliaries, and soldier-worn power banks operating from -40 °C to +60 °C ambient.5-minute Battery-Swap Stations: Battery-as-a-service platforms require ultra-fast turnaround and high cycle life. CATL confirmed plans to install 1,000 swap stations in 2025 and 30,000-40,000 by 2030, each requiring packs that tolerate thousands of rapid exchanges without degradation.Sub-10 kWh Packs: Cordless construction tools, autonomous ground vehicles, and medical carts select LTO batteries to bypass daily pack swaps.12V starter replacement to Lead acid: GMG's G+A CELLS battery technology would be a viable 12 V starter-battery replacement for lead-acid, offering lower weight, longer cycle life, good low-temperature performance and improved cold-cranking capability, together with excellent tolerance to storage at 0% state of charge. In suitable system designs, the chemistry's stable voltage behaviour can also reduce balancing requirements and simplify battery management, helping to lower overall system cost.Lifecycle Procurement Preference: Many government procurement frameworks now weigh lifecycle reliability higher than purchase price. For example, New Mexico awarded a US$ 400 million bus electrification contract that included stringent thermal-runaway resistance metrics. Europe's Clean Industrial Deal allocates capital for storage technologies that stabilize renewables, aligning well with LTO batteries' fast-response profile.Cylindrical Cells: accounted for 37.7% of LTO battery sales in 2024 as entrenched production lines and robust steel casings satisfied heavy-duty demand. Pouch designs address aerospace weight requirements and constrained dashboards in autonomous robots.Summary of Important Milestones for GMG's G+A CELLS Development: MonthImportant Milestones in the Development of the Graphene Aluminium Ion BatteryMay 2020GMG and UQ win Australian Research Council grant for Graphene battery developmenthttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-and-uq-wins-australian-research-council-grant-for-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-development/Apr 2021The University of Queensland and GMG kick off coin cell battery development projecthttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-the-university-of-queensland-research-uni-quest-kick-off-the-graphene-enhanced-aluminium-ion-battery-development-project/May 2021Graphene aluminium-ion battery performance data - Energy Density and Power Densityhttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-performance-data/Jun 2021Graphene aluminium-ion battery performance data - Cycle Lifehttps://graphenemg.com/graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-performance-data/Jun 2021Significant potential battery customer market response to launch of batteryhttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-progress-update/Jul 2021Investment decision for coin cell battery development centrehttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-battery-pilot-plant-investment/Oct 2021Construction starts for coin cell battery development centrehttps://graphenemg.com/construction-battery-pilotplant/Oct 2021Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions and GMG sign Letter of Intenthttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-and-bosch-sign-collaboration-arrangement-for-bosch-to-design-and-deliver-gmgs-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-manufacturing-plant/Dec 2021Commencement coin cell battery development centrehttps://graphenemg.com/battery-pilot-plant/Dec 2021Initial coin cell batteries sent for customer feedbackhttps://graphenemg.com/graphene-aluminium-battery-customers-prototypes/Mar 2022Initial factory acceptance testing of semi-automated prototype battery cell assembly equipmenthttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-announces-initial-factory-acceptance-testing-of-semi-automated-prototype-battery-cell-assembly-equipment/Mar 2022Wood Engineering and GMG Sign a Letter of Intenthttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-and-wood-agree-collaboration-arrangement-for-wood-to-engineer-and-deliver-major-graphene-manufacturing-expansion-projects/May 2022Rio Tinto and GMG sign Letter of Intenthttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-riotinto-energysavings-battery/Jun 2022Commissioning of Pouch Cell Equipmenthttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-manufactures-first-pouch-cell/Jun 2022Bob Galyen, former chief technology officer of CATL, joins GMG technical advisory committee.https://graphenemg.com/gmg-technical-advisory-committee-leadership-team-additions-and-cfo-change/Aug 2022Investment decision for Phase 1 modular Graphene Production Planthttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-announces-phase-1-expansion-project-to-graphene-manufacturing-facility-for-energy-saving-products-and-batteries/Oct 2022Significant battery performance, cell and graphene production improvementshttps://graphenemg.com/gmgs-battery-update-significant-battery-performance-cell-and-graphene-production-improvements/Dec 2022Investment of $600k Battery Development Centrehttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-invests-au-600000-to-accelerate-battery-pouch-cell-customer-testing-development-in-2023/Feb 2023Australian Government Approval (AICIS) for production and sale of batteries.https://graphenemg.com/gmg-receives-regulatory-approval-to-enable-significant-commercial-sales/May 2023Battery Joint Development Agreement with Rio Tinto signedhttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-announces-battery-joint-development-agreement-with-rio-tinto/May 2023Battery Technology Readiness Level (BRTL) 2-3 reachedhttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-announces-battery-team-and-related-updates/May 2023Decision to switch to develop Pouch Cells (instead of Coin Cells)https://graphenemg.com/gmg-announces-battery-team-and-related-updates/Jul 2023Bob Galyen former chief technology officer of CATL joins GMG board of Directorshttps://graphenemg.com/graphene-manufacturing-group-appoints-former-chief-technology-officer-of-catl-limited-to-its-board-of-directors/Sep 2023Battery Pouch Cell Prototypes Multilayered Auto-Stacker Demonstrationhttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-pouch-cell-prototypes-multilayered-auto-stacker-demonstration/Sep 2023Reaching 500 mAh capacity batteryhttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-achieves-500mah-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-prototype-in-pouch-cell-format/Sep 2023Battery Technology Readiness Level (BRTL) 4 reachedhttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-achieves-500mah-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-prototype-in-pouch-cell-format/Nov 2023Rio Tinto and GMG Partnership Video Launchedhttps://graphenemg.com/rio-tinto-gmg-battery-partnership-video-launch/Dec 2023Commissioning of modular Graphene Production Planthttps://graphenemg.com/graphene-manufacturing-group-commissions-modular-graphene-production-plant/Feb 20241000 mAh Capacity Reachedhttps://graphenemg.com/gmgs-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-1000-mah-capacity-reached-and-next-steps-toward-commercialisation/Mar 2024Graphene Manufacturing Group Secures AU$2 million Funding Grant from Queensland Government for Battery Pilot Planthttps://graphenemg.com/graphene-manufacturing-group-secures-au2-million-funding-grant-from-queensland-government-for-battery-pilot-plant/Aug 2024GMG's Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery: Progress Update and Next Steps Toward Commercialisationhttps://graphenemg.com/gmgs-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-progress-update-and-next-steps-toward-commercialisation/Mar 2025GMG's Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery: Collaboration with World Leading USA Battery Innovation Centre and Next Steps Toward Commercialisationhttps://graphenemg.com/gmgs-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-collaboration-with-world-leading-usa-battery-innovation-centre-and-next-steps-toward-commercialisation/Dec 2025GMG Unveils Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery that Fully Charges in 6 minuteshttps://graphenemg.com/gmg-unveils-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-that-fully-charges-in-6-minutes/ About BIC:BIC is a collaborative initiative designed to incorporate leadership from renowned universities, government agencies, and commercial enterprises. BIC is a public-private partnership and a not-for-profit organization focusing on the rapid development, testing and commercialization of safe, reliable and lightweight energy storage systems for defense and commercial customers. BIC is a unique organization that has been leading battery cell development for world leading battery companies for over 10 years and has carried out over 500 battery development projects.About GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041www.graphenemg.comNeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements regarding the pricing of LTO batteries, expectations for GMG G+AI batteries to achieve specification requirements for heavy mobile equipment, the lower cost to produce GMG G+AI batteries, expectations for GMG G+AI batteries in respect of charging time, stability, energy density, life cycle, safety, thermal runway risk and the need for a thermal management system when development is completed, that the new hybrid electrolyte is chloride free and non-corrosive, that the cathode and anode technology employed enables very fast and stable charging, that GMG G+AI batteries provide significant cost and weight savings relative to copper, that G+AI batteries can achieve over 150 Wh/kg charged over 1 hour and 75 Wh/kg when charged over 6 minutes following further development of cathode, anode, electrolyte and component weights, that G+AI batteries will progress to BTRL 7 and 8, that the timeline for the battery cell roadmap is achievable, that a range of global companies in a variety of industries will be interested in working with GMG, that the battery pack design will be plastic and which offers weight, cost and complexity advantages to a metal case and increased energy density, expectations for the lack of a thermal management system or fireproofing precautions, expectations for material and manufacturing costs, expectations for sales of LTO batteries, expectations for G+AI batteries being substitutable for LTO batteries at lower cost, expectations that G+AI batteries are viable 12V starter battery replacements and the rationale therefor and the advantages of pouch design for aerospace weight requirements and constrained dashboards of autonomous robots.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including, without limitation, assumptions that GMG G+AI batteries can be produced at lower cost, as to charging time, energy density, life cycle, safety, thermal runway risk and the need for a thermal management system for G+AI batteries, the speed and stability of charging, that G+AI batteries will progress to BTRL 7 and 8, that a range of global companies in a variety of industries will be interested in working with GMG, that the battery pack design will be plastic and offer weight, cost and complexity advantages to a metal case and increased energy density, that the service agreement with the BIC will enable the Company to optimize its cell design and battery manufacturing equipment, and that the Company will be able to meet its overall timeline on the battery cell roadmap. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: that GMG G+AI batteries cannot be produced at lower cost, or any of the assumptions as to charging time, energy density, life cycle, safety, thermal runway risk and the need for a thermal management system for G+AI batteries can not be achieved, G+AI batteries do not offer expected speed and stability of charging, that G+AI batteries will not progress to BTRL 7 and 8, that a range of global companies in a variety of industries will not be interested in working with GMG, that the battery pack design will not be plastic and not offer weight, cost and complexity advantages to a metal case and increased energy density, that the Company will not be able to optimize the electrochemical behaviour of the pouch cell through laboratory experimentation or at all, that the Company will not be able to meet its overall timeline on the battery cell roadmap, that the service agreement with the BIC will not enable the Company to optimize its cell design and battery manufacturing equipment and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 04, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.1 https://www.ritarpower.com/industry_information/The-Price-of-50-kWh-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-A-Comprehensive-Analysis_297.html#:~:text=Lithium%20Titanate%20(LTO)%20Batteries%3A,cost%20between%20%2440%2C000%20and%20%2460%2C000.2 https://graphenemg.com/gmg-unveils-graphene-aluminium-ion-battery-that-fully-charges-in-6-minutes/3 https://findingspress.org/article/21459-impact-of-charging-rates-on-electric-vehicle-batt4 High-power type cells | SCiB™ Rechargeable battery | Toshiba5 https://www.ritarpower.com/industry_information/The-Price-of-50-kWh-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-A-Comprehensive-Analysis_297.html#:~:text=Lithium%20Titanate%20(LTO)%20Batteries%3A,cost%20between%20%2440%2C000%20and%20%2460%2C000.6 https://www.grepow.com/blog/battery-energy-density.html7 Lithium Titanate Oxide Battery Market Size, Share & 2030 Growth Trends ReportTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/292641 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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(SeaPRwire) -   在加州於2024年實施一項法律，將該州超過50萬名快餐業工人的最低工資提高到20美元後，研究公司Beacon Economics的創始合夥人克里斯托弗·索恩伯格就該州提高最低工資發出了警告。 他今年早些時候寫道：「加州透過工資底線來減少收入不平等的好意推動，正開始對我們一些最脆弱的工人——我們的年輕人，特別是那些來自低收入家庭的年輕人——產生顯著的負面影響。」 他的擔憂與快餐特許經營業主的擔憂相呼應，其中一位業主在2024年告訴媒體，對於利潤微薄的小型連鎖店來說，更高的工資將是不可持續的。 但在該法律通過近兩年後，經濟學家看到的結果與最初擔憂的情況大相逕庭。本月發布的一份來自加州大學柏克萊分校的工作論文發現，該政策使符合資格的工人的平均週薪增加了11%，並且沒有減少就業。價格溫和上漲，約1.5%，相當於一件4美元的商品上漲約6美分。 該研究作者、加州大學柏克萊分校工資與就業動態中心主任麥可·賴希告訴媒體：「結果遠沒有預測的那麼糟糕。」 該研究匯編了來自Glassdoor職位發布和Square的薪資數據，並使用匯總手機位置的公司Advan Research收集了特定日期進入快餐店的員工人數數據。它使用DoorDash追蹤了食品價格的變化。這項分析使用了一組截然不同的數據，得出了與先前關於加州最低工資研究相同的結論，該研究同樣發現該法律對就業、福利和工作時數影響甚微。 加州提高快餐業工人最低工資是該州正在進行的關於財富分配更廣泛討論的一部分，特別是考慮到美國低收入家庭的工資增長遠遜於高收入家庭。加州選民將在11月決定該州是否將對收入超過10億美元的居民徵收一次性財富稅。上個月與《洛杉磯時報》合作發布的一項調查發現，52%的加州人支持這項投票提案。 「最低工資無疑是當下最受關注的議題，」全國倡導組織One Fair Wage的主席薩魯·賈亞拉曼在三月告訴媒體，該組織正為爭取30美元的最低工資而進行活動。「但億萬富翁稅緊隨其後。」 儘管加州人的擔憂反映了全國對日益增長的K型或雙層經濟的焦慮，但這個黃金州幾乎本身就是一個經濟案例研究。加州的GDP達4兆美元，其經濟規模與英國大致相當。作為200多位億萬富翁的家園，該州也有全國最高比例的居民生活在貧困線以下，達18%，部分原因是其高昂的生活成本。 為何經濟學家認為對加州最低工資法的恐慌被誇大了 賴希表示，他研究中的證據表明，與提高最低工資相關的擔憂被誇大了。例如，研究中發現的11%的工資增長低於2024年法律實施前加州16美元工資大約25%的漲幅。這可能是因為許多連鎖店已經支付高於最低工資的薪水給員工。例如，In-N-Out在2023年為員工提供的起薪是17.50美元。像舊金山和洛杉磯這樣的加州城市在法律實施前，起薪已經高於州最低工資。 此外，根據賴希的說法，勞動力佔餐廳營運成本的30%，這意味著工資上漲11%僅會使企業的總體成本增加3%，其中一半會轉嫁給客戶，導致價格溫和上漲1.5%。 該研究甚至指出，提高最低工資甚至可能增加快餐店的收入。賴希指出，更高的工資與提高生產力和降低流動率有關。根據康乃爾大學酒店管理學院的數據，員工流動平均可能使一家快餐店為每位員工花費5,864美元，這激勵公司留住員工。小幅的價格上漲也可能對餐廳有益，因為對顧客來說，這點漲幅可能微不足道。 「當面對快餐價格的小幅上漲時，[消費者]減少的消費金額甚至更少，」賴希說。 其他研究與賴希的發現相矛盾。卡托研究所2025年11月的一份報告使用勞工統計局的數據發現，與勞動力市場的其他部分相比，快餐業減少了18,000個工作崗位。這項研究支持了經濟學家克里斯托弗·索恩伯格關於提高最低工資對更年輕、更低收入的工人影響過大的說法，這些特徵在快餐業中比例過高。索恩伯格沒有回應媒體的置評請求。 加州大學聖克魯茲分校2025年11月的一項研究發現，最低工資法與更高的菜單價格，以及餐廳工人更少的工作時數和福利有關。根據賴希的說法，那項基於對餐廳經理和業主訪談的研究缺乏量化證據。 然而，賴希表示，考慮到其他政策變化的混雜影響，未來關於最低工資對州經濟影響的數據可能難以計算。他補充說，例如，加州大學美熹德分校的一項研究使用美國人口普查數據發現，在川普政府推動增加移民和海關執法局在該州的突襲行動後，加州的私營部門就業下降了3.1%，未來關於州就業的研究將必須考慮到這一下降。 但加州推動最低工資的做法可能會引領趨勢。根據國家就業法項目的報告，近二十幾個州，以及66個城市和縣，將在2026年的某個時間點提高其最低工資。 「很多人都在關注加州發生的事情，」賴希說。「它可能成為全國其他地區的榜樣。」本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Arturs Korolkovs Leading Media 24 into Its Next Chapter

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(AsiaGameHub) -   To grasp the narrative of Media 24, one must first appreciate Arturs' personal path. As the inaugural employee, he joined at the inception and was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the present-day company. Following a tenure as Head of Sales, he has now advanced to guide the entire organization into its subsequent phase. This discussion will explore his progression from the first hire to Chief Executive Officer. We will cover his strategy for transforming Media 24 from a conventional affiliate into a contemporary digital ecosystem, his approach to internal management and empowerment, and the company's preparations for a significant 2026. How does a background as Head of Sales influence your perspective on the CEO role versus someone from a product or technical background? A sales origin keeps your attention fixed on the end goal. An individual with a tech focus might become absorbed in perfecting details or incorporating features for their novelty. I don't have that option. My priority is on initiatives that genuinely drive progress. Years of dialogue with partners have shown me precisely what generates revenue and what does not. This has been the guiding principle at Media 24 since my start as employee number one. Move quickly, analyze the data, and refine successful tactics. A sales background also fosters greater ease with the interpersonal aspects of the business. The CEO's role extends beyond making choices; it also involves persuading the team to buy into a vision so they are motivated to follow. In sales, failure is certain if people lack belief in your message. I am simply transferring that same principle to this position. As the first employee at Media 24, you handled everything personally. Now as CEO, how do you manage to step back and allow your team to assume leadership? Initially, any task that required attention, I handled. However, a company cannot grow if one person controls every decision. My current responsibility is to provide my team with the tools and autonomy to lead. We have a long-standing commitment to developing internal talent. For instance, we recently appointed our new Head of Growth and Head of Website Operations from within the company. Both individuals have been with us for years, have witnessed the company's evolution, and have my full confidence. I am not seeking individuals who consistently concur with me. I want experts who comprehend this business as thoroughly as I do, or perhaps more so. By promoting internally, I am assembling a team that shares the Media 24 mindset while contributing their own specialized viewpoints. My function now is to remove obstacles for them, enabling them to develop the products that will shape our standing in the industry for the coming years. With constant core algorithm updates, how is Media 24 safeguarding itself against the instability of organic search? You can never be fully protected from a Google update if your core strategy relies on deceiving an algorithm. If your efforts are dedicated to finding loopholes, you will perpetually be trailing the leaders. Last year, we conducted a thorough review of our methodology and overhauled our product strategy. Currently, we are not constructing websites merely to achieve high rankings. Instead, we are developing platforms designed to be the definitive resource for their respective markets. This entails significant investment in elements that are truly important to people, not just web crawlers. We are overhauling our content to deliver genuine value, intensifying our focus on user experience, and continuously enhancing the product itself. By prioritizing the end-user, strong search rankings become a natural outcome of our quality, rather than a temporary advantage we struggle to maintain. Affiliates are typically viewed as "top of the funnel." How is Media 24 attempting to capture more of the user journey after the first click? It is accurate that many affiliates conclude their role at the click, but we perceive this as an overlooked chance. We recognize that attracting a new depositor is invariably far more costly than keeping a current one. We are progressing towards establishing genuine communities around our leading platforms. A user may visit us for a particular bonus, but they are probably open to other offers or new products in the future. To harness this potential, we are establishing points of contact beyond our website. We are developing a presence on social media and other channels where our users are genuinely active. If we can maintain visibility with the user in relevant spaces, then we are not merely directing traffic to operators. We are providing a far more loyal and valuable customer. There are instances where operators terminate affiliate programs or reduce commission rates. How do you future-proof a business that relies on these partnerships? Regrettably, this is occasionally an inherent part of the industry. One must acknowledge that these risks are present. For us, managing these changes is integral to forging lasting partnerships. You rapidly discover who your genuine partners are during challenging periods. This is precisely why we dedicate considerable time to maintaining a visible presence. We participate in numerous conferences and industry events annually to interact with our partners in person. By remaining closely connected to the market and our partners, we can identify warning signs early and concentrate on operators who truly appreciate a fair, long-term relationship. Is Media 24 considering diversifying its traffic sources away from pure SEO? Are PPC or social media traffic part of the 2026 plan? In 2026, our strategy is to concentrate on our core strengths and what operators value most. SEO traffic remains the benchmark for quality in this sector. Achieving those rankings demands immense effort and patience, but the caliber of that traffic justifies the investment. Concerning multi-channel expansion, it is a topic under discussion, and we are actively investigating how to extend our expertise into new niches. However, this will not occur within the current year. 2026 is a pivotal year for us due to the World Cup. All our focus, investment, and product development are currently directed towards ensuring our platforms are optimized for that event. We wish to avoid any diversions at this time. The distinctions between affiliate, media company, and data business are becoming less clear. Does Media 24 envision itself moving beyond pure affiliate marketing? I believe affiliate marketing is essentially a revenue model; it does not constitute an entire identity. Observing the most successful entities in our field today reveals that they have already transitioned into hybrid organizations. We share that self-perception. We are a media company due to our team of skilled content writers and active social media management. We are a data business because deep comprehension of user behavior is essential for maintaining competitiveness. The industry has changed substantially. The leading companies have adapted accordingly. At Media 24, we resist being categorized. We are a digital enterprise that utilizes an affiliate model for monetization. However, our true value is derived from our content, our product, our data, and our superior ability to connect with an audience. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. 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今日《CEO Daily》內容：Diane Brady 針對 Dow 的接班規劃進行評分。 重要高層動態新聞：AI 產業執行長正面臨人身安全風險。 市場動態：由於投資者關注美伊談判進展、消化初期財報數據，市場表現相對平穩。 其他內容：所有來自的新聞與辦公室閒聊話題。 (SeaPRwire) -   早安。前 Cisco 董事長兼執行長 John Chambers 曾告訴我，執行長有三大核心任務：制定公司的願景與戰略、聘用高階領導團隊落實戰略，以及創造條件順利完成自身的接班交接。對此我要補充第四點：知道何時、以及如何讓位。 Dow 昨日宣布，營運長 Karen Carter 將於7月1日接任執行長一職，Jim Fitterling 則留任執行董事長。我的同事 Ruth Umoh 指出，Carter 向來是該職位的熱門人選，此前剛入選最新的「Next to Lead」榜單。Fitterling 在 LinkedIn 貼文中提到，Carter 的任命「反映了我們與董事會合作、規劃多年的縝密接班流程，目的是在我們持續推進 Dow 戰略的過程中，維持穩定的執行效率。」我們相當肯定 Fitterling 認真看待接班事宜的態度，而現在他應該給 Carter 足夠空間開展工作。 在八年任期內，Fitterling 將 Dow 從一家大宗化學品企業，轉型為走創新路線的高成長材料科學公司。作為財星500強中少數公開出櫃的領導者，他也鼓舞了許多對該公司並不了解的族群。不過在先前面對產業產能過剩、關稅與其他挑戰導致營收重挫後，他現在才剛剛迎來股價的明顯回升，以及技術布局帶來的實質進展。 他也明確表示新任執行長不代表經營路線會轉變。他在貼文中寫道「我們的方向沒有改變」，並提到自己未來的計畫是「專注於長期戰略、治理以及關鍵外部關係，為 Karen 和領導團隊提供支援，確保營運的連續性與強勁執行力。」 局勢艱難時有前任執行長在旁協助，很容易讓人感到安心。但 Disney 的 Bob Iger 就透過慘痛教訓，明白了給接班人完整發揮空間的重要性。許多人猜測，Iger 當時繼續留任執行董事長的安排，是 Bob Chapek 任期短暫、Iger 又突然回鍋接任執行長的原因之一。（在 Disney 最新的高層改組中，Iger 僅會以執行長 Josh D’Amaro 資深顧問的身分留在董事會到今年年底。） Carter 將面臨和前任相同的經營逆風。正如 Fitterling 上個月告訴能源版編輯 Jordan Blum 的說法：「現在的市場波動性已經破表了。」她即將接管的是一間資本密集、對能源價格高度敏感的全球企業，當前正應對景氣循環下行、戰爭、監管政策變動，以及透過自動化與AI快速削減成本的全新「transform to outperform」計畫，因此她或許也會樂於接受 Fitterling 的指導。 話雖如此，Carter 擁有多年營運相關經驗，對相關業務相當熟悉。身為執行長，現在她的職責是為 Dow 制定願景與戰略，並組建屬於自己的團隊來落實目標。這或許代表經營路線的延續，也有可能她會在新的現實環境下，決定採取不同的發展方向。希望 Fitterling 知道何時應該退讓，給她足夠的空間做好這份工作。聯繫《CEO Daily》請透過 Diane Brady 的郵箱：diane.brady@.com本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。

Booming Games launches strategic partnership with Casino di Venezia to broaden the reach of its premium games

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Booming Games has entered into a partnership with Casino di Venezia, placing its premium games onto the casino's digital platform The alliance underscores Booming Games' dedication to expanding in regulated markets (AsiaGameHub) -   Booming Games, a premier supplier of high-quality gaming content, has announced a strategic alliance with Casino di Venezia, the globe's oldest casino. Under the agreement, top-tier titles from Booming Games' collection are being integrated into Casino di Venezia's expanding digital platform, supporting the operator's aggressive expansion strategy. This collaboration represents a key achievement for Booming Games, highlighting its focus on extending the distribution of its game portfolio within regulated jurisdictions. An initial batch of 100 Booming Games titles, such as Cash Pig 2 15,000, 64 Gold Coins Hold and Win 20,000, and Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme, is now live on the platform. These contemporary, high-performance games feature polished visuals and engaging gameplay mechanics, while ensuring a smooth user experience on any device. The partnership merges heritage with cutting-edge technology, enriching Casino di Venezia's online services. Concurrently, it positions Booming Games to utilize its robust schedule of upcoming game launches to increase its market share and attract a wider audience. The company plans to intensify both the pace and caliber of its releases this year, which will include versions customized for local markets, to foster worldwide expansion. Alessandra Rosati, Country Manager (Italy) at Booming Games, said: “We are delighted to partner with Casino di Venezia, a brand with unmatched heritage and a stellar reputation for offering premium gaming experiences. This cooperation is the newest step in our mission to widen the availability of our premium games in Italy, a market full of promising growth potential. We believe this is the start of a prosperous, enduring partnership with Casino di Venezia and are eager to collaborate with their team.”  This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Hitachi Energy and Samsung C&T expand strategic collaboration to accelerate grid infrastructure and reinforce energy security

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Zurich, Seoul, Apr 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group, one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration on high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) grid infrastructure worldwide. Building on a longstanding relationship, the companies are strengthening their collaboration to shape the evolving global energy landscape.Power grids are rapidly evolving as countries modernize infrastructure and integrate more clean energy to meet rising electrification demand from mobility, industry, and data centers. With variability increasing across the system, flexibility is now critical – placing AC solutions at the core of efficient transmission, distribution, and cross-border electricity flow.As part of this collaboration, Hitachi Energy and Samsung C&T will combine their complementary strengths to identify, assess, and pursue AC opportunities. Hitachi Energy brings world-leading expertise in grid technologies, advanced engineering and design, electrical systems, and integrated digital solutions, while Samsung C&T contributes its extensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery capability.“The global energy landscape is entering a defining decade for its energy future, and resilient AC grid infrastructure is foundational to making the transition work. This expanded collaboration with Samsung C&T brings together leading technology and execution capabilities to accelerate grid modernization, strengthen resilience, and enable the large-scale integration of renewables – supporting a more connected and energy-secure system,” said Niklas Persson, CEO of Grid Integration Business Unit, Hitachi Energy.“Our proven collaboration model in the UAE and Australia will become a powerful competitive advantage in the global power infrastructure markets. We will continue to lead complex crossborder transmission projects with integrated solutions that span both direct and alternating current technologies,” said Byung-soo Lee, Executive Vice President, Samsung C&T.The MoU establishes a strategic framework for the two companies to align on AC prospects, developing a shared go-to-market roadmap and an opportunity pipeline. The agreement builds on the companies’ established track record of successful collaboration across multiple global projects—particularly in the fast-growing HVDC market - as they work together to deliver innovative, efficient power infrastructure solutions.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we cocreate and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.About Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction GroupSamsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group has 50 years of experience operating throughout the world. The group focuses on three key areas: commercial and residential buildings, civil infrastructure, and plant construction. Its landmark projects include the Burj Khalifa in the UAE, the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, the Riyadh Metro in Saudi Arabia, and the 5,600MW Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE. http://www.samsungcnt.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Fincore merges TRI platform with Sportradar’s VAIX personalization AI

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(AsiaGameHub) -   Fincore and Sportradar have revealed a strategic partnership to integrate Fincore's TRI platform with Sportradar's VAIX personalization AI suite. The collaboration is intended to enable betting and gaming operators to leverage AI-powered insights instantly within their current platforms. According to the companies, the TRI ecosystem is built to connect with existing player account management (PAM), gaming, and bonus systems without the need for a complete platform overhaul. It is also designed to meet the audit and access-control standards of regulated markets. Sportradar stated that its VAIX suite offers AI models that generate personalized recommendations and predictive player insights for both sports and casino verticals. These insights include forecasts for customer lifetime value, churn probability, likelihood to deposit, and ideal bonus offers. The company noted that VAIX functions in real time, analyzing player activity to deliver relevant recommendations and rewards during active gameplay. Mateja Popovic, CEO at Fincore, said: “The technology landscape in gaming is evolving and operators are increasingly seeking to embed best-of-breed innovation directly into their core operations. “Our partnership allows Sportradar customers to act on powerful AI-driven insights instantly, closing the gap between prediction and execution. By enabling personalised and automated recommendations and rewards without disrupting existing platforms, we are helping operators unlock greater engagement and more efficient promotional strategies that help them stand out.” Andreas Hartmann, VP Personalisation at Sportradar, said: “Our AI platform gives operators a decisive edge in player engagement and retention, delivering highly accurate predictions on player activity, lifetime value, churn risk, deposit behaviour and more per user, in real-time. “With Fincore’s TRI platform supporting real-time and deep personalisation, integration was a natural fit, allowing us to turn our industry-leading AI models into measurable commercial impact for the operator, across the user journey.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.

Mitsubishi Motors’ Outlander PHEV Ranks No. 1 in Japan’s PHEV Sales Category for the Second Consecutive Year

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Outlander PHEVTOKYO, Apr 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander crossover SUV (Outlander PHEV), achieved No. 1 in domestic sales in Japan’s PHEV category in fiscal year 2025(1), with sales totaling 7,794 units, marking its second consecutive year at the top(2).Since 1964, Mitsubishi Motors has contributed to the advancement of electrification through research and development of electrified vehicles. In 2009, Mitsubishi Motors launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle, followed by the introduction of the Outlander PHEV in 2013 as the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The company further expanded its electrified vehicle lineup in 2020 with the addition of the Eclipse Cross PHEV, steadily advancing its electrification strategy.The Outlander PHEV has earned high acclaim in major markets including Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia, and has grown into a leading model in the electrified SUV segment. In March 2025, cumulative sales for the Outlander PHEV surpassed 100,000 units in the Japanese market. In Canada, the model ranked No. 1 in the PHEV category for three consecutive years, achieving a high market share across multiple key markets.Mitsubishi Motors has been promoting the deployment of electrified vehicles based on the view that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are well suited for kei-cars(3) and compact cars typically used within a relatively limited range of daily activity, while PHEVs are optimal for SUVs and mid-size and larger vehicles used for broader driving needs. Going forward, Mitsubishi Motors will continue to pursue a pragmatic approach to electrification tailored to regional characteristics and usage environments by offering a diverse lineup of electrified vehicles centered on PHEVs, combined with BEVs and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).Outlander PHEV(4)As Mitsubishi Motors’ flagship model, the Outlander PHEV is designed to serve as an EV for daily use and a hybrid for longer trips. The electrified SUV delivers quiet, smooth yet powerful acceleration unique to electrified vehicles, along with safe and secure rides in various weather and road conditions.The current, second-generation Outlander PHEV was fully redesigned in 2021, bringing together the best of the brand's electrification and all-wheel control technologies. Developed under the product concept “I-Fu-Do-Do,” a Japanese expression meaning authentic and majestic, the model evolved significantly in both performance and presence.In October 2024, Mitsubishi Motors launched an updated model featuring a newly enhanced drive battery that extended EV range and improved acceleration performance. The update also enhanced the quality of interior and exterior design, expanded advanced features, and adopted an audio system developed in collaboration with Yamaha Corporation as standard equipment on all grades, further strengthening the vehicle’s overall product appeal.Fiscal 2025 is from April 2025 to March 2025.According to Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA) ratingsKei-car is a vehicle category in Japan for microcars. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

OBI Pharma Announces Ten Poster Presentations at the AACR 2026 Annual Meeting for GlycOBI(R) Glycan-based Site-Specific Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs): Mono and Bi-Specific (inc. Dual payload) and Obrion(TM) ADC enabling technologies

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TAIPEI, TW, Apr 15, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OBI Pharma, Inc. (TPEx:4174.TWO) today announced its presence at AACR 2026, highlighted by ten poster presentations, showcasing the transformative potential of the GlycOBI® platform. Conventional ADCs often face limitations due to random conjugation, resulting in heterogeneous Drug-to-Antibody Ratios (DAR), suboptimal stability, and narrow therapeutic windows. In contrast, the OBI site-specific glycan-based technology enables a highly homogeneous DAR, translating into improved PK/PD profiles, and reduced off-target toxicity, as demonstrated by OBI's lead programs, OBI-902 and OBI-904.We are further advancing precision oncology through our next-generation bispecific (OBI-201) and bispecific, dual-payload (OBI-221) ADCs. These "biology - driven" molecules are designed to overcome tumor heterogeneity and multi-drug resistance-key challenges in current cancer treatment. By incorporating both the GlycOBI® and GlycOBI DUO® platforms, OBI is developing novel and differentiated therapeutics addressing the unmet medical need for patients with difficult-to-treat solid tumors. Additionally, OBI's robust ADC conjugation platform has proven to consistently deliver product quality and scalability, while enabling expansion into next-generation modalities, including degrader-antibody conjugates (DACs).These data will be presented at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting from April 17 to 22, 2026 in San Diego, CA. (USA)."At OBI, we make better ADCs," said Dr. Ya-Chi Chen, Chief Scientific Officer OBI Pharma. "Our goal is to deliver therapies that not only target tumors more effectively and precisely, but also reduce side effects, giving patients potentially life-changing treatment options."Monday, April 20, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)Title: Overcoming Resistance with OBI-902: Preclinical Evaluation of a Next-Generation TROP2 ADC1Authors: Ren-Yu Hsu, Chi-Huan Lu, Chi-Sheng Shia, Jing-Rong Huang, Hsin-Shan Wu, Lu-Tzu Chen, Jhih-Jie Yang, Tzu-Min Yen, Jyy-Shiuan Tu, Yu-Hsuan Tsao, Ya-Chi Chen. OBI Pharma, Inc, Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO. ET07.01 - Quantitative Pharmacology and Translational ModelingLocation: Poster Section 17Poster Board Number: 6Abstract Presentation Number: 1818Title: OBI-904, a Next-Generation Nectin-4-Targeting Exatecan ADC, Demonstrates Enhanced Cytotoxicity and Overcomes Enfortumab Vedotin Resistance2Authors :Yuan-Liang Wang, Chi-Huan Lu, Woan-Eng Chan, Shin-Jin Lin, Ting-Yu Chang, Hong-Syuan Lin, Wei-Jhen Huang, Ya-Chi Chen. OBI Pharma, Inc, Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO.ET02.02 - Antibody-Drug Conjugates and Linker Engineering 2Location: Poster Section 13Poster Board Number: 26Abstract Presentation Number: 1729Title: OBI-904, a Glycan-based Site specific Nectin-4-Targeted ADC, Demonstrates Potent and Durable Antitumor Activity with an Improved PK Profile and Overcoming EV-Resistance in Non-Clinical Studies3Authors: Chi-Huan Lu, Ren-Yu Hsu, Jing-Jie Ciou, Tzu Min Yen, Jyy-Shiuan Tu, Yu-Hsuan Tsao, Jing-Rong Huang, Ya-Chi Chen. OBI Pharma, Inc., Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO.ET07.01 - Quantitative Pharmacology and Translational ModelingLocation: Poster Section 17Poster Board Number: 7Abstract Presentation Number: 1819Title: The MET/HER3 Antibody-Drug Conjugate with Dual Payload: A Dual-Target Approach to Eliminate Tumor Escape Mechanisms5Authors: Yuan-Liang Wang, Chi-Huan Lu, Woan-Eng Chan, Ting-Yu Chang, Hong-Syuan Lin, Cheng-Yen Wei, Shin-Jin Lin, Lu-Tzu Lu, Meng-Hsin Liu, Wei-Jhen Huang, Ya-Chi Chen. OBI Pharma, Inc., Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO.CL.0705 - Targeted Antigen Therapies and ImmunityLocation: Poster Section 49Poster Board Number: 17Abstract Presentation Number: 2665Title: Guide-effector bsADCs: Driving co-endocytosis for enhanced payload delivery6Authors: Wei-Jhen Huang, Woan Eng Chan, Meng-Hsin Liu, Yueh Chin Wu, Ya-Chi Chen .OBI Pharma, Inc., Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO.ET02.02 - Antibody-Drug Conjugates and Linker Engineering 2Location: Poster Section 13Poster Board Number : 27Abstract Presentation Number: 1730Title: Hydrophilicity-Enhanced Linker Technology Enables Site-Specific Degrader-Antibody Conjugates with Improved Stability and Enhanced Activity7Authors: Yu-Hung Chen, Wei-Chien Tang, Chi-Dian Lu, Hung-Yi Lin, Wei-Jhen Huang, Nan-Hsuan Wang, Ya-Chi Chen, Teng-Yi Huang. OBI Pharma, Inc., Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO.ET02.02 - Antibody-Drug Conjugates and Linker Engineering 2Location: Poster Section 13Poster Board Number: 28Abstract Presentation Number: 1731Title: Cell-based payload release highlights design, site, and cell-dependent ratio shifts in dual-payload ADCs8Authors: Nan-Hsuan Wang, Wei-Han Lee, Evelyn He, Li Chuan Huang, Yu-Chao Huang, David Teng-Yi Huang, Ya-Chi Chen. OBI Pharma, Inc, Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO.CH01.06 - Antibodies, Antibody-Drug Conjugates, and Nucleic AcidsLocation: Poster Section 38Poster Board Number: 5Abstract Presentation Number: 2397Monday, April 20, 2026 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)Title:TROP2 Upregulation and Interaction with HER2 Mediate Trastuzumab Resistance4Authors: Yuan-Liang Wang, Chi-Huan Lu, Cheng-Yen Wei, Jye-Yu Huang, Woan-Eng Chan, Lu-Tzu Chen, Ya-Chi Chen. OBI Pharma, Inc., Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO.ET03.06 Drug Resistance 1: Antibodies and ADCsLocation: Poster Section 12Poster Board Number: 18Abstract Presentation Number: 2972Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)Title: Glycan-based site specific ADC Achieves Sustained Tumor Control through Improved Payload Delivery and Immune Activation9Authors: Liu Chih-Chun, Tsai Yi-Chien, Huang Jing-Rong, Lo Fei-Yun, Pei Yu, Hsu Ren-Yu, Tu Tzu-Hsuan, Chen Ya-Chi. OBI Pharma, Inc, Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO.IM02.04 - Adaptive Immunity in CancerLocation: Poster Section 6Poster Board Number: 2Abstract Presentation Number: 4234Title: Advancing ADC therapeutics with next-generation site-specific glycan conjugation and dual-payload flexibility10Authors: Wei-Chien Tang, Yu-Hung Chen, Chih-Kang Chang, Ting-Wei Liu, Hung-Yi Lin, Wei-Jhen Huang, Chi-Huan Lu, Ren-Yu Hsu, Nan-Hsuan Wang, Ya-Chi Chen,Teng-Yi Huang. OBI Pharma, Inc, Taipei, TaiwanSession Title: PO.ET02.03 - Antibody-Drug Conjugates and Linker Engineering 3Location: Poster Section 12Poster Board Number: 1Abstract Presentation Number: 4423The e-posters will be available for browsing at the AACR virtual meeting platform beginning at 12:00 PM PT on April 17, as well as on the OBI Pharma website (www.obipharma.com) beginning on April 18.1 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/45832 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/53853 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/45884 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/50305 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/40516 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/54007 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/54018 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/64749 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/131110 AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Abstracts online https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21436/presentation/5403About OBI PharmaOBI Pharma is a clinical-stage global oncology company established in 2002 and headquartered in Taiwan. Together with its subsidiary OBI Pharma USA, Inc., the company is dedicated to developing innovative cancer therapeutics to provide new treatment options for patients with urgent medical needs.OBI's research efforts center on novel antibody-drug conjugates (ADC). Through its patented next-generation conjugation technology platform, Obrion™, OBI has established diverse ADC design modalities. The platform integrates proprietary conjugation and linker technologies, including GlycOBI®, GlycOBI DUO®, EndoSymeOBI®, HYPrOBI®, and the novel irreversible cysteine-conjugation technology ThiOBI® , to advance next-generation ADC solutions. OBI has developed a next-generation suite of ADC programs. These include monospecific ADCs such as OBI-902 (TROP2), which is under Ph1 clinical evaluation, and OBI-904 (Nectin-4); a bispecific single-payload ADC, OBI-201 (HER2 x TROP2); and a bispecific dual-payload ADC, OBI-221 (cMET x HER3). To broaden the applicability of the HYPrOBI® linker technology, OBI has further developed the ThiOBI® technology to enable irreversible cysteine-based conjugation. In addition to its ADC programs, OBI's assets include OBI-3424, a first-in-class AKR1C3-targeted small-molecule prodrug that selectively releases a potent DNA-alkylating agent in the presence of the aldo-keto reductase 1C3 enzyme, which is highly expressed in certain tumors. Additional information can be found at www.obipharma.com.About OBI-902 and OBI-992OBI-902 is a TROP2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that carries a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor payload to kill tumor cells with a drug-antibody ratio (DAR) of 4. TROP2 is highly expressed in a variety of solid tumors such as breast, lung, biliary, bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma), ovarian, gastric, and many other cancer types, rendering it an ideal target for cancer therapy.OBI-902 is a novel site-specific glycan-conjugated ADC using OBI's proprietary GlycOBI® platform, which provides improved stability and enhanced hydrophilicity. OBI-902 demonstrated remarkable antitumor efficacy across multiple tumors, including NSCLC, triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and gastric cancer, improved pharmacokinetic characteristics, and a favorable safety profile in various animal models. The IND of OBI-902 was cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) on April 30, 2025, received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the US FDA for cholangiocarcinoma on Nov. 16, 2025, and gastric cancer (GC), including gastroesophageal junction cancer (GEJC) on December 5, 2025.The Phase 1/2 Study (NCT07124117) is ongoing, with completion of the Phase 1a portion targeted for 1H 2027.OBI-992 is a TROP2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that carries a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor payload with drug-to-antibody ratio of 4 (DAR 4) via a cysteine conjugated, hydrophilic and enzyme-cleavable linker. OBI-992 remains stable in circulation and delivers this cytotoxic payload to TROP2-expressing tumor cells, leading to tumor cell death while avoiding off-target toxicities.The US FDA cleared the IND application for OBI-992 in Jan 2024 and subsequently granted Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of gastric cancer, including GEJC in Aug 2024. The Phase 1/2 Study (NCT06480240) has reached the putative Recommended Phase 2 Dose (pRP2D) and Phase I completion is targeted for 1H 2027.Since December 2021, OBI has been granted by Biosion, Inc. (www.biosion.com) an exclusive license to a TROP2 targeting antibody amino acid sequence in all jurisdictions except Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Biosion holds exclusive rights to that antibody sequence in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. OBI holds commercial rights to OBI-992 and OBI-902 in all jurisdictions except Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, while Biosion holds commercial rights to OBI-992 and OBI-902 in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.About OBI-904OBI-904 is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) comprised of a monoclonal antibody specifically targeting Nectin-4 (Nectin cell adhesion molecule 4), linked to a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor payload with Drug-to-Antibody Ratio of 8 (DAR8) through OBI's proprietary GlycOBI® ADC enabling technologies, powered by a dual-function enzyme, EndoSymeOBI®, and a novel linker, HYPrOBI®. It is a potentially first-in-class and best-in-class glycan-based ADC designed to target multiple cancer types that express Nectin-4. Antitumor activity has been shown across several animal disease models, including HNSCC, CRC, TNBC, cervical and sarcoma cancers; OBI-904 has demonstrated a favorable safety profile in a repeat dose toxicity study in monkeys, and is now in the pre-IND stage of development.About OBI-201OBI-201 is a TROP2 x HER2 bispecific ADC generated by OBI GlycOBI® ADC enabling technologies conjugated with a topoisomerase I inhibitor. Notably, OBI is the first to demonstrate that HER2 and TROP2 can interact and form a protein complex on the cell surface-a groundbreaking discovery facilitated through collaboration with a specialized AI drug discovery partner. OBI-201 offers several advantages over mono-specific TROP2 or HER2 ADCs. By targeting both antigens, it broadens tumor coverage, especially in cancers with heterogeneous or low expression of either target. Dual targeting can enhance tumor selectivity, binding avidity, and internalization, improving payload delivery to cancer cells while potentially reducing toxicity to normal cells. OBI-201 may overcome resistance associated with downregulation of targets after treatment by certain monospecific ADCs.Animal studies revealed that OBI-201 demonstrated significantly superior anti-tumor activity compared to single-target ADCs in drug-resistant breast cancer models with extremely low HER2 expression. OBI-201 was able to sustain tumor growth suppression, indicating its potential to overcome multiple drug-resistance mechanisms. OBI-201 is a next-generation bispecific ADC poised to break through the limitations of single-target ADCs, potentially offering patients a more comprehensive and durable treatment option.About OBI-221OBI-221 is a Bispecific-Dual Payload ADC (BsDpADC), generated by OBI GlycOBI DUO® technologies, targeting cMET and HER3, conjugated with dual payload of MMAE and topoisomerase I inhibitor.In clinical practice, EGFR-targeted therapies have become a key strategy for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. However, tumors often rapidly develop resistance by upregulating cMET and HER3 that, in turn, sustain tumor growth. Moreover, high expressions of cMET and HER3 have been observed in gastric cancer, head and neck cancer, and various other solid tumors, further underscoring the unmet medical needs.To address this challenge, OBI Pharma leverages its proprietary GlycOBI DUO® platform and HYPrOBI® linker to develop a novel bispecific dual-payload antibody-drug conjugate (BsDpADC)-OBI-221. This therapeutic agent simultaneously targets cMET and HER3 while delivering synergistic cytotoxic agents, effectively combating tumor resistance and heterogeneity. This breakthrough design not only addresses an unmet medical need but also represents a forward-looking strategy for next-generation ADC development.OBI-221 holds meaningful potential to overcome resistance to existing EGFR-targeted therapies, potentially offering patients more targeted treatment options while delivering substantial clinical value.About GlycOBI®OBI has developed a unique glycan-based, site-specific ADC technology (GlycOBI®), designed in a Plug and Play format that is compatible with any antibodies, linkers, and payloads, and supports various drug-antibody ratios (DAR)(up to 16). Powered by OBI's proprietary dual-function enzymatic technology EndoSymeOBI® and its hydrophilic linker technology HYPrOBI®, GlycOBI®, a core component of OBI's Obrion™ ADC technology family, enables the generation of site-specific and homogeneous ADCs through an efficient, scalable and streamlined two-step, one-pot conjugation process under GMP conditions.During the conjugation process, GlycOBI® avoids disrupting the antibody structure and ensures that the resulting ADC retains biophysical characteristics comparable to the native antibody. In addition, OBI's linker technology improves payload conjugation efficiency and reduces the propensity for aggregation or degradation, further supporting a stable and well-controlled ADC manufacturing process. GlycOBI® has overcome limitations commonly associated with traditional ADC approaches and has demonstrated improved antitumor activity and stability in various in vivo studies. Notably, the platform supports the conjugation of both cytotoxic small-molecule inhibitors and highly hydrophobic degraders, expanding its applicability to next-generation modalities such as DACs.About GlycOBI DUO®GlycOBI DUO® is a next-generation dual-payload antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology built on the GlycOBI® site-specific conjugation platform and its proprietary enzymatic conjugation strategy. It enables the precise and programmable attachment of two distinct payloads to a single antibody with tunable ratios and supports high DAR ratios, including up to DAR24. By combining complementary mechanisms of action, GlycOBI DUO® is designed to enhance antitumor efficacy, address tumor heterogeneity, and improve the overall therapeutic index, with the potential to overcome resistance mechanisms associated with conventional ADCs-representing a promising advancement in next-generation ADC development.About ThiOBI®OBI has developed a novel irreversible, cysteine conjugation ADC platform (ThiOBI®) with improved stability, which can apply to any antibodies, linkers, and payloads. OBI's proprietary ThiOBI® platform including linker technologies (HYPrOBI®) can generate ADCs in different biomolecular formats, including antibody fragments, nanobodies, peptides, and proteins. Furthermore, OBI's HYPrOBI® linker technology has improved conjugation efficiency of the payload and reduced aggregation propensity and also expanded the half-life of the ADC products. ThiOBI has overcome the limitations of traditional cysteine ADCs and achieved better antitumor activity and stability in various in vivo tests.GlycOBI®, EndoSymeOBI®, ThiOBI®, HYPrOBI®, and GlycOBI DUO® are registered trademarks of OBI. Obrion™ is a trademark under registration.Forward-Looking StatementsStatements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future clinical trials, results and the timing of such trials and results. Such risk factors are identified and discussed from time to time in OBI Pharma's reports and presentations, including OBI Pharma's filings with the Taiwan Securities and Futures Bureau.COMPANY CONTACT:Jukka MuhonenExecutive Director, Business DevelopmentOBI Pharma USA, Inc.1.617.821.0292jukkamuhonen@obipharma.comSOURCE: OBI Pharma USA, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com