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8-K filings in October 2026, explained

3,560 material Form 8-K filings that 2,489 companies we cover made with the SEC in October 2026, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). 2,508 of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).

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SSEASTARRY SEA ACQUISITION CORP Oct 20, 9:10 PM ET

Starry Sea Acquisition extends deadline to Nov. 7, 2027; 3,895,270 shares redeemed

Neutral shareholder Written later 1.015.035.078.01

Shareholders approved an extension of Starry Sea Acquisition Corp's deadline to complete a business combination at a meeting on October 19, 2026, allowing up to twelve one-month extensions from November 7, 2026 to November 7, 2027. The company also adopted a third amended and restated charter and amended its trust agreement, which requires a monthly extension fee to be deposited into the trust account.

  • Shareholders voted 5,197,330 for and 1,209,656 against the charter amendment and trust agreement amendment proposals.
  • 3,895,270 ordinary shares were tendered for redemption in connection with the vote.
  • The monthly extension fee is the lesser of $60,000 per month or $0.033 for each remaining public share.
  • The extension covers up to twelve one-month periods, ending no later than November 7, 2027.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
OLOXOLENOX INDUSTRIES INC. Oct 20, 9:08 PM ET

Olenox completes $22.0 million purchase of IPD and Wildboy for shares and cash

Neutral m&a Written later 1.012.013.027.01

Olenox Industries said it closed its Equity Purchase Agreement dated October 19, 2026, acquiring IPD Industries and Wildboy Holdings from Odin International and Wildboy Industries for total consideration of $22.0 million, paid mainly in common and Series F Preferred Stock. The company says the deals add natural gas assets in British Columbia and a registered 100 MW power-development platform in Texas, supporting its gas-to-power-to-compute strategy; the filing also notes the new securities are unregistered and convertible into common stock, which could dilute existing holders.

  • Total consideration of $22.0 million includes 700,000 common shares valued at $1.00 each, 210,000 Series F Preferred shares, and $300,000 cash, less acquired debt and transaction expenses.
  • The October 20, 2026 press release gives the purchase price as US$21.7 million, consisting almost entirely of Series F Preferred Stock.
  • Wildboy assets include a natural gas processing facility with capacity of up to 144 million cubic feet per day and proved developed reserves of 56.8 billion cubic feet per an independent report dated September 30, 2026.
  • IPD holds a 100 MW self-generator registration with the Public Utility Commission of Texas near Pecos; Olenox will file acquired-business financial statements and pro forma information by amendment within 71 calendar days.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
PDSBPDS Biotechnology Corp Oct 20, 7:59 PM ET

PDS Biotechnology updates corporate presentation with PDS0301 and PDS0101 data

Neutral other Written later 8.01

PDS Biotechnology filed an 8-K on October 20, 2026 to report that it updated its corporate presentation deck, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The filing contains no new financial results, guidance, or transaction terms, and the deck's clinical figures are company-presented and preliminary.

  • Corporate presentation (October 2026) filed as Exhibit 99.1 on October 20, 2026.
  • Deck cites a 71.4% objective response rate at six months in an NCI-led Phase 2 trial of PDS0301 plus chemotherapy in colorectal cancer with liver metastases; the company notes the trial was not randomized.
  • Deck lists five PDS0301 data readouts expected between Q4 2026 and Q2 2028.
  • Deck states more than 380 patients have been dosed across PDS0301 and PDS0101 trials.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NWSANEWS CORP Oct 20, 6:42 PM ET

News Corp reports Oct. 20 buybacks of $1.7 million Class A and $0.8 million Class B shares

Neutral shareholder 8.01

News Corp disclosed daily buyback notices, filed with the Australian Securities Exchange, for share repurchases made on October 20, 2026. The filing shows about $2.5 million spent that day across Class A and Class B shares under a $1 billion repurchase program, with approximately $542.9 million purchased to date. The filing is routine disclosure and does not change the program's size or terms.

  • Class A common stock: 54,641 shares bought on October 20, 2026 for $1,669,550.29
  • Class B common stock: 23,784 shares bought on October 20, 2026 for $793,893.27
  • Approximately $542,866,726 purchased to date under the program, which authorizes up to $1 billion, as stated in the filing
  • The program was authorized as of July 15, 2025, and the filing is dated October 21, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
OPALOPAL Fuels Inc. Oct 20, 5:48 PM ET

OPAL Fuels Co-CEO Jonathan Maurer to retire March 31, 2027; Adam Comora to be sole CEO

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

OPAL Fuels said Co-Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Maurer intends to retire on March 31, 2027, and will then serve as a Senior Advisor for an appropriate period. Adam Comora will become the company's sole Chief Executive Officer upon Maurer's retirement. The filing states no new compensation arrangements for Maurer beyond his existing equity awards, and no financial results were included.

  • Jonathan Maurer notified the company on October 19, 2026 of his intent to retire effective March 31, 2027.
  • Adam Comora will become sole Chief Executive Officer upon Maurer's retirement.
  • Maurer will remain available as a Senior Advisor; no new compensation arrangements exist beyond existing equity awards.
  • The Board has commenced an executive search for a President, who will report to Comora.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MTEXMANNATECH INC Oct 20, 5:40 PM ET

Mannatech dismisses BDO as auditor, hires CBIZ for 2026 after going-concern doubt

Neutral other Written later 4.01

Mannatech's audit committee dismissed BDO USA as its independent auditor effective October 15, 2026, and engaged CBIZ CPAs for fiscal 2026. BDO's report on the 2025 financial statements included an explanatory paragraph on substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, and the filing states there were no disagreements or reportable events with BDO.

  • Audit committee approved BDO's dismissal and CBIZ's engagement on October 15, 2026.
  • BDO's 2025 audit report contained a going-concern explanatory paragraph; its 2024 report did not.
  • The filing reports no disagreements or reportable events with BDO in 2024, 2025 or the interim period through October 15, 2026.
  • BDO's letter on the change will be filed by amendment to this Form 8-K.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

HII Elects Former CEO Mike Petters to Board of Directors

Neutral leadership 5.02

HII's board elected former CEO C. Michael Petters as a director effective October 19, 2026, and increased the board from eleven to twelve members. Petters will serve on the Cybersecurity and Finance Committees, and his compensation is a board retainer and deferred stock units, which the filing lists as routine director pay.

  • Petters was elected to the board effective October 19, 2026, and appointed to the Cybersecurity and Finance Committees.
  • He previously served as HII president and CEO from March 2011 to March 2022 and as Executive Vice Chairman until his retirement in January 2023.
  • Annual cash retainer of $130,000, plus $20,000 for each committee role, and an annual equity grant of $195,000 in deferred stock units, prorated for 2026.
  • Board size increased from eleven to twelve members.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CBRECBRE GROUP, INC. Oct 20, 5:04 PM ET

CBRE agrees to buy Onnec Group for $610 million plus up to $400 million earnout

Neutral m&a 7.01

CBRE Group announced a definitive agreement to acquire Onnec Group Limited, a data center infrastructure services provider in Europe and Asia Pacific, for an initial cash price of £460 million (approximately $610 million), plus a multi-year earnout of up to £300 million (approximately $400 million) tied to growth thresholds. The company says the deal is immediately accretive to core earnings per share, and completion is expected around the end of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

  • Initial cash purchase price of £460 million (approximately $610 million), with an earnout of up to £300 million (approximately $400 million) subject to Onnec meeting growth thresholds
  • Onnec expected to generate approximately £370 million ($498 million) in revenue and more than £50 million ($67 million) of core EBITDA in 2027
  • Onnec will join the Critical Infrastructure Services business line, which CBRE expects to generate nearly $4.5 billion of total revenue in 2027, including Onnec
  • Transaction expected to be completed around the end of the year, subject to customary regulatory approvals
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SVIASilvia, Inc. Oct 20, 5:01 PM ET

Silvia CFO, COO and chief legal officer to leave; Abbey named interim CFO, Hennigar COO

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Silvia, Inc. said its Chief Financial Officer Renae Cormier, Chief Operating Officer Megan Pacchia and Chief Legal Officer Kyle Wood will separate from the company, with separation dates no later than October 21, 2026. The company named Catalina Abbey interim CFO and Caroline Hennigar COO, and issued a press release on a cost-cutting initiative expected to deliver more than $10 million in annualized savings.

  • Three officers leaving: CFO Renae Cormier, COO Megan Pacchia and Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Kyle Wood, each under a Mutual Separation Agreement dated October 20, 2026.
  • Each departing officer would receive $500,000 in severance paid over six months, plus fully vested Plan shares (258,317 for Wood, 366,392 for Pacchia, 194,495 for Cormier), subject to conditions.
  • Catalina Abbey, 45, will serve as interim CFO with a $200,000 base salary; Caroline Hennigar, 35, becomes COO with a $250,000 base salary.
  • Cost-cutting initiative expected to generate more than $10 million in annualized savings, with the full run-rate benefit to follow; details to come with the next scheduled financial update.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
TGLTREASURE GLOBAL INC Oct 20, 5:00 PM ET

Treasure Global to sell $1.2 million in stock to related persons under Regulation S

Neutral financing Written later 1.013.02

On October 15, 2026, Treasure Global entered into subscription agreements with three related persons, including Acting CEO Teo Chong Chan and CFO Pusparajan a/l Vadiveloo, to buy $1.2 million of common stock in two $200,000 tranches each. The price per share is the greater of $0.45 and the prior trading day's closing price before each tranche completes, so the share count will depend on the final pricing and would increase the number of outstanding shares.

  • Agreements dated October 15, 2026 with Chan Meng Chun, Pusparajan a/l Vadiveloo and Teo Chong Chan, each buying $400,000 in two $200,000 tranches
  • Price per share is the greater of $0.45 and the closing price on the trading day before each completion date
  • If all tranches are priced at $0.45, the company may issue about 2,666,666 shares, or about 888,888 per investor
  • Shares are restricted securities sold under Regulation S, subject to a six-month distribution compliance period
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Duos Technologies furnishes investor deck, reaffirms 2026 outlook above $50M

Neutral other Written later 7.01

Duos Technologies furnished the slides and a press release from its October 20, 2026 presentation at the 20th Annual LD Micro Main Event, under Regulation FD. The materials restate prior disclosures, including the full-year 2026 revenue outlook above $50 million and positive Adjusted EBITDA, both reaffirmed October 5, 2026, and do not report new financial results.

  • Presentation held October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time at the LD Micro Main Event; slides furnished as Exhibit 99.1
  • Full-year 2026 outlook of more than $50 million in revenue and positive Adjusted EBITDA was reaffirmed October 5, 2026
  • Cash and equivalents were $112.3 million at June 30, 2026, a historical balance; third-quarter 2026 results have not been reported
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Entravision adds two directors, Gary Ferrera and Brian Krzanich, and expands board to nine

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Entravision's board appointed Gary Ferrera and Brian Krzanich as directors on October 14, 2026, and increased the board from seven to nine seats. Mr. Ferrera was also named to the Audit Committee, and the filing says both directors are independent under NYSE listing standards.

  • Gary Ferrera, 64, is a former chief financial officer and was appointed to the Audit Committee.
  • Brian Krzanich, 66, is president and chief executive officer of Cerence and a former chief executive officer of Intel.
  • Both directors serve until the 2027 annual meeting and receive standard non-employee director compensation, including a prorated initial restricted stock unit grant.
  • The filing states there is no arrangement under which either director was selected and no related-party transaction interest.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Inhibikase Appoints Scott Wasserman to Board; Dennis Berman Resigns

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Inhibikase Therapeutics appointed Scott Wasserman, MD, as a Class III director effective October 19, 2026, and Dennis Berman resigned from the board the same day. The change involves board and committee seats rather than operations, and the company said Berman's resignation was not due to any disagreement with management.

  • Scott Wasserman, MD, currently Chief Medical Officer of Kailera Therapeutics, joins the board effective October 19, 2026, and will serve on the Compensation Committee.
  • Wasserman receives an initial new director grant of non-qualified stock options to purchase up to 310,000 shares of common stock.
  • Dennis Berman resigned from the board effective October 19, 2026, including his roles as Compensation Committee chair and Audit Committee member.
  • The company's board has determined Wasserman is independent under Nasdaq listing standards and SEC rules.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HOSTHost Digital Inc. Oct 20, 4:53 PM ET

Host Digital Authorizes $15 Million Share Buyback Program

Neutral shareholder Written later 7.018.01

Host Digital's board approved a stock buyback of up to $15 million of Class A common stock on October 19, 2026, running through October 19, 2027. The company does not expect to begin repurchases until it is in an open trading window, and says its top priority remains financing and delivering its contracted data center projects, including Site I in Oklahoma.

  • Board authorized repurchases of up to $15 million of common stock, starting October 19, 2026 and expiring October 19, 2027
  • Company does not expect to start repurchases until an open trading window; the program may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time
  • Site I in northeast Oklahoma has 55 MW gross power and a 15-year take-or-pay lease worth approximately $1.25 billion in base-term contracted revenue, with delivery targeted for Q1 2027
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
QSEAQuartzsea Acquisition Corp Oct 20, 4:50 PM ET

Quartzsea Acquisition extends deadline for business combination to November 19, 2026

Neutral other Written later 8.01

Quartzsea Acquisition Corporation deposited $100,000 into its trust account on October 20, 2026, extending the time it has to complete an initial business combination by one month. The new deadline is November 19, 2026, instead of October 19, 2026. The filing is a routine administrative extension that gives the company more time but does not report a completed or agreed deal.

  • Deposit into trust account: $100,000 on October 20, 2026
  • Deadline extended one month, from October 19, 2026 to November 19, 2026
  • Filing covers only the extension; no target company or deal terms are named
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Apollo Global Management appoints Meyer "Micky" Malka to board, effective January 1, 2027

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

Apollo Global Management said its board increased its size to 14 directors and appointed Meyer "Micky" Malka, founder and managing partner of Ribbit Capital, to fill the new seat. The appointment and board expansion take effect January 1, 2027, and the filing describes Malka as independent under NYSE listing standards.

  • Board increased from its current size to 14 directors; Malka appointed to fill the resulting vacancy, effective January 1, 2027
  • Malka is founder and managing partner of Ribbit Capital and currently serves on the board of Robinhood Markets, Inc.
  • Apollo states it continues to maintain a two-thirds independent board
  • Filing reports no related-person transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AMALAmalgamated Financial Corp. Oct 20, 4:41 PM ET

Amalgamated Financial Corp. declares $0.17 per share quarterly dividend payable Nov. 19

Neutral shareholder Written later 7.01

Amalgamated Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: AMAL) said its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. The payment is scheduled for November 19, 2026, for shareholders of record on November 3, 2026. The filing says future dividend payments remain at the discretion of the Board.

  • Quarterly dividend: $0.17 per share
  • Record date: November 3, 2026
  • Payment date: November 19, 2026
  • Filing states future dividends are subject to Board discretion
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
INDPIndaptus Therapeutics, Inc. Oct 20, 4:38 PM ET

Indaptus completes private placement, to issue 20,338,974 shares to purchasers

Neutral financing Written later 8.01

Indaptus Therapeutics said it completed a private placement on October 16, 2026, after receiving the full purchase price from each purchaser under the purchase agreement, as amended. The company will issue an aggregate of 20,338,974 shares to the purchasers, which adds to the number of shares outstanding. The filing does not state the total proceeds or price per share.

  • Private placement closed on October 16, 2026, with full purchase price received from each purchaser.
  • Company will issue an aggregate of 20,338,974 shares to the purchasers.
  • The filing does not disclose the total proceeds or the price per share.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
IMOIMPERIAL OIL LTD Oct 20, 4:35 PM ET

Imperial Oil schedules Q3 2026 earnings call for October 30 at 9 a.m. MT

Neutral other Written later 7.01

Imperial Oil announced it will hold a third quarter 2026 earnings call on October 30, 2026, at 9 a.m. MT, following the release of its third quarter earnings that morning. The filing is an administrative notice about the call and contains no financial results, so it does not by itself change the outlook for shareholders.

  • Third quarter 2026 earnings call set for Friday, October 30, 2026, at 9 a.m. MT.
  • Chairman, president and CEO John Whelan will offer brief remarks before taking analyst questions.
  • Call will be webcast and available on the company's website for one year; registration is required for the live stream.
  • No financial results or guidance are included in this filing.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Lifecore Biomedical sets November 4, 2026 record date for merger stockholder vote

Neutral m&a Written later 8.01

Lifecore Biomedical's board set November 4, 2026 as the record date for a special meeting of stockholders to vote on adopting the merger agreement signed September 27, 2026. Stockholders of record at the close of business on that date will be entitled to vote, so the filing marks a step toward the shareholder vote on the pending deal.

  • Merger Agreement dated September 27, 2026, with Lifecore Inc. and Hazel Merger Sub, Inc.
  • Board set November 4, 2026 as record date for the special meeting of stockholders
  • Special meeting will vote on adopting the Merger Agreement and approving the merger
  • Company will file a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GPUSHyperscale Data, Inc. Oct 20, 4:30 PM ET

Hyperscale Data declares monthly dividends on Series D and Series E preferred stock

Neutral shareholder Written later 7.01

Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS) declared monthly cash dividends of $0.2708333 per share on its 13.00% Series D preferred stock and $0.20833 per share on its 10.00% Series E preferred stock. Both are payable November 10, 2026, to holders of record on October 31, 2026. The filing covers routine preferred dividend payments and does not report financial results.

  • Series D dividend: $0.2708333 per share, monthly, on 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock
  • Series E dividend: $0.20833 per share, monthly, on 10.00% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock
  • Record date October 31, 2026; payment date November 10, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ASTSAST SpaceMobile, Inc. Oct 20, 4:30 PM ET

AST SpaceMobile signs new three-year employment agreement with CFO Andrew M. Johnson

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

AST SpaceMobile entered into a new executive employment agreement with Andrew M. Johnson, its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer, effective October 14, 2026, superseding his prior agreement. The filing sets out his base salary, bonus and equity eligibility and severance terms, which matter to shareholders as a routine update to a senior officer's compensation arrangements.

  • Initial term of three years starting October 14, 2026, renewing automatically for one-year terms unless either party gives at least 30 days' notice
  • Annual base salary of not less than $250,000, subject to annual review by the Compensation Committee
  • If terminated without Cause, for Good Reason or through non-renewal, severance includes 12 months of base salary continuation and 12 months of subsidized COBRA coverage
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

ARMOUR Residential REIT declares $0.24 November 2026 common dividend per share

Neutral shareholder 8.01

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. announced a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share for November 2026, with a holder of record date of November 16, 2026 and a payment date of November 27, 2026. The filing is a routine monthly dividend announcement and does not report changes to financial results or guidance.

  • Dividend amount: $0.24 per common share for November 2026
  • Holder of record date: November 16, 2026
  • Payment date: November 27, 2026
  • Dividend is set at the discretion of the board of directors, which may consider results, cash flows and market conditions
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
LOBLive Oak Bancshares, Inc. Oct 20, 4:20 PM ET

Live Oak Bancshares: Chief Information & Digital Officer Renato Derraik to resign

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Live Oak Bancshares disclosed that Renato Derraik notified the company on October 14, 2026, that he is resigning as Chief Information & Digital Officer of Live Oak Banking Company, to pursue other endeavors. His last day with the bank will be November 6, 2026.

  • Renato Derraik resigned as Chief Information & Digital Officer of Live Oak Banking Company.
  • Notice of resignation given to the company on October 14, 2026.
  • Last day of employment with the bank is November 6, 2026.
  • The filing gives no successor name and no financial figures.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

ARMOUR Residential REIT to host Q3 2026 earnings webcast on October 22

Neutral earnings 7.01

ARMOUR Residential REIT announced it will hold an online webcast of its conference call with equity analysts on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss third quarter 2026 operating results. The company will release its third quarter earnings after the close of trading on October 21, 2026. The filing contains no financial results, so it does not yet show how the quarter performed.

  • Webcast of the Q3 2026 analyst call: Thursday, October 22, 2026, beginning 8:00 a.m. ET
  • Third quarter 2026 earnings release: after market close on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • Replay available on the company website, www.armourreit.com, for one year
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NTRSNORTHERN TRUST CORP Oct 20, 4:18 PM ET

Northern Trust adds Rima Qureshi, former Verizon strategy chief, to its board of directors

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

Northern Trust appointed Rima Qureshi as a director of the company and of its principal subsidiary, The Northern Trust Company, effective October 20, 2026. She joins the Risk Committee and the Technology and Operations Committee, and will receive prorated director equity awards through the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing describes a board change with no reported financial figures.

  • Appointed to the Northern Trust Corporation board and The Northern Trust Company board on October 20, 2026
  • Named to the Risk Committee and the Technology and Operations Committee, effective October 20, 2026
  • Former executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Verizon Communications, which she joined in 2017; previously spent 23 years at Ericsson
  • Will receive prorated equity awards under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan through the 2027 Annual Meeting
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CNPCENTERPOINT ENERGY INC Oct 20, 4:18 PM ET

CenterPoint's SIGECO agrees to sell $260 million of first mortgage bonds in three tranches

Neutral financing 1.012.03

On October 20, 2026, Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (SIGECO), a wholly owned CenterPoint Energy subsidiary, entered a Bond Purchase Agreement with institutional investors to sell first mortgage bonds in three tranches. The first $130 million of 5.99% bonds was scheduled for issuance on October 20, 2026, with $80 million of 6.15% bonds due in December 2026 and $50 million of 6.33% bonds due in February 2027. For shareholders, this adds $260 million of secured long-term debt at SIGECO, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes, and the filing includes no earnings or guidance figures.

  • $130 million of 5.99% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2026A, due October 15, 2031, issued October 20, 2026
  • $80 million of 6.15% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2026B, due December 15, 2033, scheduled for December 15, 2026
  • $50 million of 6.33% First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2027A, due February 15, 2037, scheduled for February 25, 2027
  • Proceeds fund general corporate purposes, including repaying short-term debt, refinancing long-term debt and capital expenditures; bonds are secured ratably with SIGECO's existing first mortgage bonds
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AVXLANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. Oct 20, 4:16 PM ET

Anavex Completes Clinical Conduct of Blarcamesine ADME and DDI Studies

Neutral product/contract Written later 8.01

Anavex said it has finished clinical conduct of two pharmacology studies of blarcamesine, an ADME study and a DDI study, both in healthy volunteers. The company said full safety and pharmacokinetic data analysis is still ongoing, and it expects the data to support its FDA-focused development program.

  • DDI study: last participant completed at the end of September 2026; 65 participants, all received 30 mg
  • ADME study: last participant completed in mid-October 2026; 8 participants, all received 30 mg
  • Preliminary observations show no serious adverse events reported; full analysis ongoing
  • FDA meeting planned for November 2026 on adding pediatric participants to the Rett syndrome Phase 3 study
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
JPMJPMORGAN CHASE & CO Oct 20, 4:15 PM ET

JPMorgan Chase closes $7 billion in senior note offerings maturing 2030 and 2037

Neutral financing 8.01

JPMorgan Chase & Co. closed public offerings on October 20, 2026 of three series of notes with total principal of about $7 billion. The notes were registered under an existing Form S-3 shelf, and the filing attaches a legal opinion on the notes' legality, which is routine for debt issuance.

  • Floating Rate Notes due 2030: $350 million aggregate principal
  • 2030 Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes: $2.9 billion aggregate principal
  • 2037 Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes: $3.75 billion aggregate principal
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SWXSouthwest Gas Holdings, Inc. Oct 20, 4:15 PM ET

Southwest Gas Holdings: Chief Administrative Officer Randall Gabe to retire by June 2027

Neutral leadership 5.02

Randall P. Gabe, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Southwest Gas Corporation, told the company on October 20, 2026, that he intends to retire on or before June 1, 2027, after 30 years of service. Until then he will take a new role as Senior Vice President/Business Development, supporting the 2028 Great Basin Expansion project and overseeing the Emerging Technology and Innovation team. The filing states his decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices.

  • Randall P. Gabe, SVP and Chief Administrative Officer, intends to retire effective on or before June 1, 2027
  • Gabe has 30 years of service with the company
  • New role: SVP/Business Development, supporting the 2028 Great Basin Expansion project and overseeing Emerging Technology and Innovation team until retirement
  • Filing states no disagreements with the company led to the retirement
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Weatherford to redeem all $236 million of 8.625% Senior Notes due 2030 on October 30

Neutral financing 8.01

Weatherford issued a notice to redeem all of its 8.625% Senior Notes due 2030, totaling $236 million in principal, at 100% of principal plus accrued interest. The redemption date is October 30, 2026, and the company expects to fund it with cash on hand. The filing is a debt repayment and does not report any change in earnings or guidance.

  • Notes to be redeemed: 8.625% Senior Notes due 2030, aggregate principal $236 million
  • Redemption price: 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest
  • Redemption date: October 30, 2026; funding expected from cash on hand
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
EMNEASTMAN CHEMICAL CO Oct 20, 4:10 PM ET

Eastman Chemical adopts amended bylaws changing stockholder nomination and proposal rules

Neutral shareholder 5.038.01

Eastman Chemical's board adopted amended and restated bylaws on October 16, 2026, effective immediately, changing how stockholders can nominate directors and submit proposals. The company also set the notice window for stockholder director nominations and other business proposals for its 2027 annual meeting, which matters to shareholders who plan to propose items or nominees.

  • Board adopted amended and restated bylaws on October 16, 2026, effective immediately
  • Advance notice window for 2027 annual meeting nominations and proposals: January 7, 2027 to February 6, 2027
  • Proxy access nominations for the 2027 meeting must be delivered October 25, 2026 to November 24, 2026
  • Rule 14a-8 stockholder proposal deadline for the 2027 proxy materials remains November 24, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
STTSTATE STREET CORP Oct 20, 4:10 PM ET

State Street sells $750 million senior notes and $1.25 billion bank notes in October 2026

Neutral financing 8.01

State Street Corporation issued $750 million of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2037 in a public offering on October 20, 2026, and expects net proceeds of about $745.6 million. Its subsidiary, State Street Bank and Trust Company, also issued $500 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2028 and $750 million of 5.147% Senior Notes due 2028, with expected net proceeds of about $1.246 billion. The filing describes debt financing and does not report earnings or guidance.

  • State Street Corporation: $750 million Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2037, expected net proceeds of about $745.6 million
  • State Street Bank and Trust Company: $500 million Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2028 and $750 million 5.147% Senior Notes due 2028
  • Combined expected net proceeds from the bank notes of about $1.246 billion
  • Underwriting agreement and purchase agreement both dated October 15, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Vertex Pharmaceuticals adds former Boston Scientific CFO Daniel Brennan to board

Neutral leadership 5.02

Vertex Pharmaceuticals appointed Daniel Brennan, a former Chief Financial Officer of Boston Scientific, to its board of directors on October 20, 2026, and expanded the board from ten to eleven members. He also joined the Audit and Finance Committee and received a $400,000 restricted stock unit award that vests in October 2027.

  • Daniel Brennan joined the board on October 20, 2026; board size increased from ten to eleven members.
  • Brennan retired in June 2025 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Boston Scientific, a role he held from January 2014.
  • Brennan received a $400,000 restricted stock unit award vesting in October 2027 and joined the Audit and Finance Committee.
  • The filing reports no related-person transactions requiring disclosure and no arrangement under which Brennan was appointed.
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VOCVOC Energy Trust Oct 20, 4:08 PM ET

VOC Energy Trust declares $0.19 per unit distribution for quarter ended Sept. 30, 2026

Neutral earnings Written later 2.02

VOC Energy Trust announced a quarterly distribution of $3,230,000, or $0.19 per unit, for the payment period ended September 30, 2026, to unitholders of record on October 30, 2026, payable November 13, 2026. Total gross proceeds were $8,397,173, including oil sales at an average $79.42 per Bbl, and the net profits interest was $3,327,796 after a $97,796 provision for Trust expenses. The filing does not provide prior-period comparisons.

  • Distribution of $3,230,000, or $0.19 per unit, payable November 13, 2026; record date October 30, 2026
  • Oil sales volume of 102,393 Bbl at an average $79.42 per Bbl; natural gas volume of 67,181 Mcf at an average $3.95 per Mcf
  • Total gross proceeds of $8,397,173 and total costs of $4,237,428, leaving net proceeds of $4,159,745
  • Net profits interest of $3,327,796 (80% applicable) less a $97,796 provision for Trust expenses
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COFCAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP Oct 20, 4:06 PM ET

Capital One reports September 2026 domestic card net charge-off rate of 3.66%

Neutral other 7.01

Capital One furnished its monthly charge-off and delinquency metrics for the month ended September 30, 2026, in an 8-K filed October 20, 2026. The report covers domestic credit card and auto loan figures, including net charge-offs, 30+ day delinquencies and nonperforming loans, with no comparison to prior periods.

  • Domestic credit card net charge-offs were $787 million, an annualized rate of 3.66% on average loans of $257.7 billion.
  • Domestic credit card 30+ day performing delinquencies were $9.7 billion, or 3.74% of period-end loans.
  • Auto net charge-offs were $125 million (1.62%), with auto 30+ day performing delinquencies of $4.3 billion (4.64%) and nonperforming loans of $603 million (0.65%).
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WHRWHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ Oct 20, 4:06 PM ET

Whirlpool Appoints Karin Risi, Former Vanguard Executive, to Board of Directors

Neutral leadership 5.02

Whirlpool's board appointed Karin Risi as a director effective immediately on October 19, 2026, and named her to the Human Resources and Finance committees. Risi is a former Vanguard senior executive with more than 30 years of experience in asset and wealth management, and her non-employee director pay is set at a $150,000 annual cash retainer plus $160,000 in annual equity.

  • Appointed October 19, 2026, effective immediately, with seats on the Human Resources and Finance committees
  • Annual cash retainer of $150,000 and annual equity compensation of $160,000 in Whirlpool common stock, payable at the annual stockholder meeting
  • Risi spent 28 years at Vanguard, most recently as managing director and chief strategy and product officer
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BHMBluerock Homes Trust, Inc. Oct 20, 4:06 PM ET

Bluerock Homes Trust completes sale of 31 ILE units for about $6.6 million

Neutral m&a Written later 2.01

Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. completed the disposition of its interest in 31 single-family residential units in its ILE portfolio between January 1 and October 14, 2026, sold to unaffiliated third parties. The aggregate sales price was approximately $6.6 million, and net proceeds after mortgage paydown were approximately $2.0 million. The filing adds unaudited pro forma financial statements showing the effect of the sales, with total pro forma assets of $1,147,201 thousand at June 30, 2026, a $290 thousand reduction from historical.

  • 31 single-family units in the ILE portfolio sold to unaffiliated third parties between January 1 and October 14, 2026
  • Aggregate sales price of approximately $6.6 million, subject to closing costs, prorations and adjustments
  • Net proceeds to the Company of approximately $2.0 million after paying down mortgage debt on certain units
  • The Company holds a 95% interest in the joint venture that owned the ILE portfolio
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TPSTTempest Therapeutics, Inc. Oct 20, 4:06 PM ET

Tempest Therapeutics adjourns special meeting again; vote reconvenes Nov. 12, 2026

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.078.01

Tempest Therapeutics said its reconvened special meeting of stockholders lacked sufficient votes to approve a charter amendment that would replace specified supermajority voting requirements and permit stockholder action by written consent, so the meeting was adjourned again. The meeting will reconvene on November 12, 2026, and the proposal still requires at least 75% of the votes stockholders could cast in director elections, which matters because approval would change how shareholders can act.

  • Quorum was reached with 11,004,101 shares, or 74.3% of the 14,806,997 shares outstanding as of the May 28, 2026 record date, present or represented by proxy.
  • The proposal requires the affirmative vote of at least 75% of the votes all stockholders could cast in an annual election of directors.
  • The special meeting will reconvene on November 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time by live webcast.
  • The company has engaged Sodali & Co., a proxy solicitation firm, to help obtain sufficient votes.
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QCRHQCR HOLDINGS INC Oct 20, 4:05 PM ET

QCR Holdings posts investor presentation with 9/30/26 balance sheet and growth data

Neutral other Written later 7.01

QCR Holdings furnished an investor presentation dated October 20, 2026, under Item 7.01 and posted it to its website. The slides summarize performance, asset quality and capital through September 30, 2026, and the filing describes the material as furnished rather than filed.

  • Presentation states $7.7 billion in Wealth Management AUM and $7.2 billion in total loans as of 9/30/26.
  • Company reports about 1.47% adjusted return on average assets over the last five years, per the slides.
  • Presentation cites five LIHTC loan securitizations totaling $930 million and two LIHTC construction loan sales totaling $447 million.
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UPSTUpstart Holdings, Inc. Oct 20, 4:05 PM ET

Upstart Secures $200 Million Revolving Credit Facility to Fund Upstart Bank Launch

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Upstart Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Upstart Holdings, entered into a $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility with MUFG Bank on October 16, 2026. The revolver will help fund the establishment and initial capitalization of Upstart Bank, N.A., and must be repaid from certain affiliate loan sales to that bank, which remain subject to regulatory approvals.

  • Revolver of up to $200 million, agreed October 16, 2026, with MUFG Bank as administrative and collateral agent
  • Borrowings priced at Term SOFR plus an initial 3.00% margin, with a leverage-based grid of 2.75% to 3.25%
  • Covenants require minimum liquidity of at least $100.0 million and a maximum secured gross leverage ratio of 2.50 to 1.00
  • Revolver matures at the earliest of 364 days after closing, 45 days after Upstart Bank's initial capitalization, or full repayment
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MWYNMarwynn Holdings, Inc. Oct 20, 4:05 PM ET

Marwynn Holdings Acquires Software Platform From Zhituo for 4 Million Shares

Neutral m&a Written later 1.013.02

Marwynn Holdings agreed on October 15, 2026 to acquire the Phase 1 core platform of its Marwynn Group Operating Platform from Zhituo Software Co., Limited, with ownership transferred on that date. The sole consideration is 4,000,000 shares of common stock, which are fully earned but may be issued later, and the shares are not being registered with the SEC, which means they will be restricted securities and could dilute existing holders.

  • Acquisition effective October 15, 2026; Zhituo must complete remaining handover no later than 30 calendar days after that date
  • Consideration is 4,000,000 common shares, stated before any reverse stock split; the filing gives no per-share or dollar price
  • Issuance may be deferred until the at-the-market offering program is completed or terminated and any approved reverse stock split is completed
  • Shares will be issued without SEC registration, relying on Section 4(a)(2) and/or Regulation S
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First Tracks Biotherapeutics closes private placement of 6,106,870 shares

Neutral financing Written later 1.01

First Tracks Biotherapeutics closed a private placement of 6,106,870 shares of its common stock on October 19, 2026, and entered into a registration rights agreement with the investors. The agreement requires the company to file or submit a resale registration statement with the SEC no later than 30 days after the closing date, which would allow those investors to resell the shares. The filing does not disclose the sale price or proceeds, so the financial effect on shareholders cannot be assessed from this document.

  • Closing date of the private placement: October 19, 2026
  • Aggregate of 6,106,870 common shares issued, par value $0.001 per share
  • Registration statement for investor resale due no later than 30 days after the closing date
  • Registration Rights Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1, with some portions redacted and schedules omitted
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OPALOPAL Fuels Inc. Oct 20, 4:03 PM ET

OPAL Fuels to report earnings before market open on November 9, 2026

Neutral earnings Written later 7.01

OPAL Fuels said it will release its earnings results before market open on Monday, November 9, 2026, with a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time that day. The announcement sets the timing for the company's next results but contains no financial figures, so it gives shareholders no direction on performance.

  • Earnings release is scheduled before market open on Monday, November 9, 2026.
  • Conference call is set for November 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with a listen-only investor presentation and webcast available.
  • The 8-K body refers to the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, while the attached press release refers to the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
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PLAGPlanet Green Holdings Corp. Oct 20, 4:01 PM ET

Planet Green Holdings Says Unusual Trading in PLAG Stock Has No Known Cause

Neutral other Written later 8.01

Planet Green Holdings Corp. said it became aware of unusual trading activity in its common stock on the NYSE American on October 19, 2026. After review, the company said it is not aware of any undisclosed material development or other reason that would account for the trading. The filing is a routine "no-news" statement under NYSE rules and contains no financial results, guidance, or transaction.

  • Unusual trading in PLAG common stock on the NYSE American was noted on October 19, 2026.
  • The company said it is not aware of any undisclosed material development or other explanation.
  • The statement was issued under Section 401(d) of the NYSE Company Guide, with a press release dated October 20, 2026 attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • The filing reports no financial results, guidance, or financial figures.
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PLURPluri Inc. Oct 20, 4:00 PM ET

Pluri sells 833,334 shares and warrants to chairman-linked buyer at $1.50 per share

Neutral financing Written later 1.013.02

Pluri agreed on October 19, 2026 to sell 833,334 common shares at $1.50 each to Chutzpah Holdings LP, a partnership beneficially owned by chairman Alexandre Weinstein, the company's largest existing shareholder. The buyer also receives a warrant to purchase up to 833,334 shares at $1.65, and the $1,250,000 it paid in June 2026 as an advance is applied in full to the price, so no further payment is due at closing. The securities are unregistered, so they cannot be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an exemption.

  • Shares priced at $1.50 each; warrant covers up to 833,334 shares at a $1.65 exercise price
  • $1,250,000 advance paid June 16, 2026 is applied in full; no additional payment due at closing
  • Warrant becomes exercisable on the six-month anniversary of issue and expires on the fifth anniversary of the initial exercise date
  • Sold without SEC registration under Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation S; agreement signed October 19, 2026
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FISNDEEP FISSION, INC. Oct 20, 3:54 PM ET

Deep Fission signs 25-year power purchase deal for planned 150 MW Kansas project

Neutral product/contract Written later 7.01

Deep Fission (Nasdaq: FISN) said it signed a Master Energy Purchase Agreement with the Great Plains Development Authority for a planned commercial nuclear project at the Great Plains Industrial Park in Parsons, Kansas. The 25-year agreement converts a December 2025 letter of intent into a binding contract, but it is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions, and it has no minimum purchase obligation, so the filing does not quantify its financial effect.

  • Binding 25-year Master Energy Purchase Agreement with the Great Plains Development Authority, replacing the December 2025 letter of intent
  • Initial phase of 150 MW with a target commercial operation date of September 30, 2028; later phases could reach 2,000 MW
  • No minimum purchase obligation; electricity purchases depend on tenant demand and are subject to regulatory approvals
  • The filing reports no revenue or financial figures for the agreement
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OVBCOHIO VALLEY BANC CORP Oct 20, 3:25 PM ET

Ohio Valley Banc declares $0.25 quarterly dividend, payable November 10, 2026

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

Ohio Valley Banc Corp.'s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share on October 20, 2026. Shareholders of record on October 30, 2026 will receive the payment on November 10, 2026. The filing is a routine dividend announcement and does not include financial results or guidance.

  • Quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share declared October 20, 2026
  • Record date is October 30, 2026
  • Payment date is November 10, 2026
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BANXArrowMark Financial Corp. Oct 20, 3:11 PM ET

ArrowMark Financial amends credit facility, raising revolver to $102 million from $70 million

Neutral financing Written later 8.01

ArrowMark Financial Corp. entered into a Second Amendment to its credit agreement with Texas Capital Bank as administrative agent on October 7, 2026. The amendment raises the maximum revolving credit amount, extends the facility's maturity to the third anniversary of the amendment date, and expands the borrowing base to include additional eligible collateral. The company says it intends to use borrowings to invest in banking-related investments and other securities and to support working capital needs.

  • Maximum revolving credit increased to $102,000,000 from $70,000,000
  • Facility maturity extended to the third anniversary of the Second Amendment date
  • Borrowing base expanded to include additional eligible collateral
  • Proceeds intended for banking-related investments, other securities and working capital
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GYROGyrodyne, LLC Oct 20, 3:00 PM ET

Gyrodyne extends $4.95 million Cortlandt Manor loan to 2031 after $431,411 paydown

Neutral financing Written later 1.01

Subsidiary GSD Cortlandt, LLC and Gyrodyne, as guarantor, entered into a letter agreement with SIG CRE 2023 Venture LLC to extend the maturity of a $4.95 million loan secured by GSD Cortlandt's property at 1985 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, New York. The loan now matures October 10, 2031, with the interest rate reset to 7.28% per annum, and GSD Cortlandt made a $431,411.38 principal paydown as a condition of the extension. After the paydown and the scheduled payment, the outstanding principal balance is $4,041,482.21, and Gyrodyne reaffirmed its limited guaranty.

  • Maturity extended five years to October 10, 2031; agreement dated October 19, 2026, effective October 10, 2026
  • Interest rate reset to 7.28% per annum under the existing note terms
  • GSD Cortlandt paid a principal paydown of $431,411.38 as a condition of the extension
  • Outstanding principal balance after the paydown and scheduled payment: $4,041,482.21
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