IMAX Corp (NYSE:IMAX) is positioned for a stronger second half of 2026 despite expectations for modest second quarter growth, according to Wedbush, which reiterated its ‘Outperform’ rating and $46 price target ahead of the company's earnings report.
Shares of IMAX traded hands at $38 on Friday morning, up about 5% so far this year.
Ocean Power Technologies Inc (NYSE-A:OPTT) announced that it has been selected by the US government for further engagement following a competitive capability assessment of its WAM-V unmanned surface vehicle (USV), a maritime drone platform.
The company said the notification marks another step in its ongoing engagement with the US government but does not represent a contract award or procurement decision.
AtaiBeckley Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAI, XETRA:9VC)'s acquisition by Eli Lilly for up to $3.8 billion reinforces growing interest from large pharmaceutical companies in psychedelic-based therapies, according to analysts at Jefferies, who believe that the deal reflects increasing momentum driven by advancing clinical data and an improving regulatory backdrop.
The acquisition, previously announced by Lilly, values AtaiBeckley at $6.75 per share in cash, or about $2.8 billion in equity, plus a contingent value right of up to $2.50 per share, worth roughly $1 billion if certain milestones are achieved.
Itaconix PLC (AIM:ITX, OTCQB:ITXXF, FRA:18G0) shares soared in Friday morning's trade, rising 18% to 138.65p, after the company lifted its 2026 revenue outlook after first-half sales jumped 72% to a record $8.3 million, driven by growth across its main product segments.
The plant-based polymers specialist now expects full-year revenue of at least $14.8 million, compared with the $13.3 million analyst forecast cited in its statement.
Firebird Metals Ltd (ASX:FRB, OTC:FRBMF, FRA:7Y2) has received its first A$1 million payment from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency after completing the opening milestone for its Australian Demonstration Plant ahead of schedule and within budget.
The non-dilutive payment forms part of a A$2 million grant awarded under ARENA’s Battery Breakthrough Initiative, with the remaining A$1 million expected as Firebird reaches further assembly and commissioning milestones.
Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE, OTC:RECEF) earlier this week strengthened its intellectual property position in Southeast Asia after securing a Vietnamese patent covering the manufacture and use of its RECCE® 327 and RECCE® 529 synthetic anti-infective candidates.
The Family 4 patent, granted by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam, provides protection until 2041 and represents the eighth patent secured by the company within this patent family.
Resolution Minerals Ltd (ASX:RML, OTCQB:RLMLF, FRA:NC3) has secured US Federal FAST-41 Transparency coverage for its Golden Gate tungsten-gold target in Idaho, potentially accelerating permitting and development across the company’s wider Horse Heaven critical minerals project.
The designation is Resolution’s second FAST-41 status after Antimony Ridge was added to the program in April 2026, meaning both primary development targets at Horse Heaven have now been prioritised for streamlined federal permitting.
Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM:GGP, OTC:GRLGF, FRA:G8G, ASX:GGP) will release its Quarterly Activities Report for the June 2026 quarter on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
The company will host a webcast for shareholders, research analysts, media and other interested stakeholders at 8:30am AWST / 10:30am AEST on the same day, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Cyprium Metals Ltd (ASX:CYM, OTCQB:CYPMF) is targeting first copper cathode production from the Nifty Copper Complex in Western Australia during the September quarter after making substantial progress on its Phase 1 restart program.
Construction and refurbishment work is moving toward practical completion, with the focus now shifting to commissioning, operational readiness and delivery of the solvent extraction and electrowinning plant.