NorthStar Earth & Space (NSTR) reported a significant surge in Q3 2026 revenue, reaching CAD 17.2 million from CAD 1.4 million a year earlier, and swung to a net profit of CAD 7.7 million. Despite these strong financial results, the company's shares fell 7.47% in regular trading before recovering slightly after hours. The earnings call highlighted the company's transition to a public entity, its reliance on a few anchor customers, and plans for expanding its space domain awareness sensor architecture.

Researchers at IonQ Inc. and NTT Research have demonstrated that quantum public key encryption (qPKE) can exist independently of quantum one-way functions (qOWFs), challenging traditional cryptographic assumptions. This finding suggests alternative pathways for building secure quantum communication systems, utilizing concepts like quantum indistinguishability obfuscation and verifiable puzzles instead of the previously considered essential qOWFs. While a significant theoretical advance, practical implementations of these schemes still face considerable engineering challenges.

Fluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNT) announced its third-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a 14% increase in total revenue to $53.6 million. The company's Commerce Media Solutions segment saw its revenue double to $37.5 million, now comprising 70% of total revenue with an annual run rate exceeding $145 million. Fluent anticipates double-digit revenue growth from continuing businesses and improved adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2026, with further consolidated revenue growth expected in 2027.

XTI Aerospace, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, with revenue of $35.3 million, up 8.8% sequentially and 46.1% year-over-year. The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 million, a significant improvement from a negative $4.9 million in the prior quarter, driven by a strategic pivot to focus on its Drone Nerds business and cost reduction initiatives. XTI Aerospace reiterated its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $125 million to $130 million, expecting a transition to positive ongoing operating cash flows in Q4 2026.

GreenPower Motor Company (GP) experienced a 174.2% surge, attributed to speculative momentum following its October reverse stock split and recent announcements about an EV fleet-solutions partnership and plans for initial EV Star Cab & Chassis units. The stock saw unusually high trading volume, with its price reaching approximately $1.23 after opening near $0.50. Despite the price spike, institutional investors showed mixed activity, with some significantly decreasing their holdings.

Meta Platforms Inc. has filed an SEC Form 8-K, disclosing the completion of a €8.5 billion offering of senior notes across six tranches due between 2031 and 2065, with coupons ranging from 4.30% to 6.40%. This offering was made under a shelf registration filed on November 4th. The article also provides historical stock performance data for META after previous headlines and explains the nature and importance of an SEC Form 8-K.

Akamai Technologies Inc. announced the closing of a private sale of $2.5 billion in 1.00% convertible senior notes, due in 2028 and 2031. The net proceeds of approximately $2,459.7 million will primarily be used to repay existing 0.375% convertible notes due in September 2027, effectively refinancing debt with a lower coupon. While this strengthens the balance sheet, it adds new convertible debt and has costs associated with hedge and warrant transactions.

Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT) reported strong fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, beating Wall Street expectations with $4.16 per share on an adjusted basis and revenue of $10.41 billion. For the upcoming fiscal first quarter, the chipmaking equipment maker forecasts earnings per share between $4.15 and $4.55 and revenue ranging from $10.6 billion to $11.6 billion. The company's shares have seen significant growth, rising 48% year-to-date and 65% over the last 12 months.

This article compares Analog Devices (ADI) and NVIDIA (NVDA) for investors interested in the AI data center market, noting that NVIDIA's revenue is heavily reliant on data centers while ADI has broader AI exposure. It details their differing margin outlooks, cash spending strategies, and financial valuations. Although NVIDIA appears to have an edge in valuation, growth, and margins, Analog Devices offers faster-improving margins and a less AI-dependent business.

XTI Aerospace, Inc. announced the successful restructuring of approximately $4.7 million in promissory notes and secured a cross-default waiver and amendment for its $20 million revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. This agreement modifies the repayment schedule and financial terms of the original notes, extending the maturity date and providing greater financial flexibility. Further details will be available in the company's upcoming Form 10Q filing for the period ended September 30, 2026.