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Newmont Withdraws from Mount Coolon Joint Venture, GBM Regains Full Ownership

GBM Resources (ASX:GBZ) announced it has regained ownership of the Mount Coolon gold project in Queensland following Newmont’s (TSX:NEM,NYSE:NEM,ASX:NEM) termination of a 2022 farm-in agreement.

GBM made the deal with Newcrest Mining before that company was acquired by Newmont in 2023.

Newmont’s withdrawal is part of its focus on divesting non-core assets to hone in on its more profitable and stable tier one operations. The company has made substantial adjustments to its portfolio this year.

GBM reacted positively to Monday’s (September 15) news, saying that regaining full ownership of the project aligns with its strategy to build a leading gold portfolio in the Drummond Basin.

“We are excited to regain 100 percent ownership, and our exploration team are enthusiastic about getting on the ground as we see significant upside on the Mt Coolon Tenure,” commented CEO Daniel Hastings.

Located within the Drummond Basin and near GBM’s Twin Hills and Yandan projects, Mount Coolon has a JORC resource of 6.65 million tonnes at 1.54 grams per tonne gold for 330,000 ounces of the metal.

Together, Twin Hills and Yandan hold a total resource of 1.84 million ounces of gold.

“With Twin Hills and Yandan nearby, we now control a substantial area of highly prospective ground within the Drummond Basin which provides GBM with the scale and flexibility to unlock significant value,’ Hastings added.

Newmont also announced the sale of its Coffee project in Yukon, Canada, to Fuerte Metals (TSXV:FMT,OTCQB:FUEMF) on Monday for potential total consideration of US$150 million. The company said that sale was also part of its efforts to streamline its portfolio and sharpen its focus on core operations.

On September 10, Newmont said it plans to voluntarily delist from the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival, asking ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong?’

LimeWire, the filesharing service that set the internet ablaze in the 2000s before being shut down for copyright infringement, said Tuesday that is acquiring the rights to Fyre Festival.

And it appreciates the irony.

‘LimeWire Acquires Fyre Festival Brand — What Could Possibly Go Wrong?’ the company titled its news release.

LimeWire said it would “unveil a reimagined vision for Fyre — one that expands beyond the digital realm and taps into real-world experiences, community, and surprise.” The company offered no additional details about how the Fyre brand will be relaunched.

For years, LimeWire operated as a competitor to fellow file-sharing platform Napster before being effectively shut down by a court ruling in 2010 after a judge ruled it had facilitated large-scale copyright violations. In 2022, Austrian brothers Julian and Paul Zehetmayr bought LimeWire’s intellectual property and turned it into an NFT service.

Fyre Festival was a 2017 music festival that saw ticket buyers spend thousands of dollars for a weekend in the Bahamas only to be met with a logistics debacle that included portable bathrooms taking the place of regular toilets, and low-budget food options that betrayed promises of celebrity chef fare. Organizer Billy McFarland was later convicted of fraud and sentenced to six years in prison.

“Fyre became a symbol of hype gone wrong, but it also made history,” LimeWire CEO Julian Zehetmayr said. “We’re not bringing the festival back — we’re bringing the brand and the meme back to life. This time with real experiences, and without the cheese sandwiches.”

LimeWire said its bid was backed by Maximum Effort, the creative agency co-founded by the actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds.

“Congrats to LimeWire for their winning bid for Fyre Fest,” Reynolds said in the release. “I look forward to attending their first event but will be bringing my own palette of water.”

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Gold Market Dynamics Shifting as China-US Trade Tensions Ramp Up

US-China tensions are causing a shift in global gold market dynamics.

Escalating trade tensions with the US have prompted China to take a defensive stance economically. This has become a major gold price driver in 2025 and that trend is expected to continue in the years ahead.

The widening gap between the two nations, which is based on a series of issues, from Taiwan independence and dominion in the South China Sea to currency manipulation and trade deficits, is creating the types of headlines that drive investors, institutions and central banks to move more of their wealth into gold.

“The longer the tension and trade discussions continue, the more risk and uncertainty play into asset performance. Gold benefits significantly in this type of environment,’ the expert added.

China’s response to this heightened geopolitical and economic competition with the US has not been one of direct confrontation; rather, the Asian nation’s leadership has taken its usual profoundly pragmatic and strategic approach.

As it so happens, gold is playing a key role. China has already established itself as the world’s largest producer and consumer of gold, and is now looking to exert more control over the price.

1. PBOC shifting from US treasuries to gold

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has continued to increase its gold reserves for the third consecutive year in 2025, although its acquisitions are coming at a slower pace in recent months.

The World Gold Council reported in July that China’s official gold holdings have posted gains for eight consecutive months, with H1 2025 gold purchases coming in at 19 metric tons. Second only to the National Bank of Poland as one of the largest central bank buyers, China’s gold purchases have no doubt contributed to gold’s price.

The PBOC’s focus on increasing its gold reserves is not surprising given the current fiscal landscape.

“China is a large, growing economy and has a meaningful reserve portfolio that is actively managed as part of central programs and planning. The PBOC is principally responsible for managing that portfolio, which has traditionally held large portions in USD and USD-based assets (treasuries),” explained Cavatoni.

“What the increased level of disclosed and undisclosed purchases you see in our data indicates is that the PBOC is looking at domestic and foreign market conditions for managing their reserves in an optimal way. That includes recognition of the role gold can play in a portfolio and finding that role a key focus for growth.”

Charles-Henry Monchau, chief investment officer at Syz Group, believes the PBoC’s bullion purchases are a part of a larger strategy moving away from the nearly century-long hegemony of the US dollar over global trade and finance.

“In its place, China is betting on a dual foundation: gold and the yuan,” Monchau asserted recently, also insisting that China’s reduction of its dependence on the greenback is “not merely a matter of a portfolio rebalance.”

In this way, China would gain a more dominant position in global finance and no longer be at the mercy of US sanctions and other financial pressures. Monchau also lends credence to the claim of some analysts that the PBOC is underreporting its gold purchases to the International Monetary Fund.

‘This opacity is deliberate—by quietly shifting reserves from dollars into gold, China avoids alarming markets while progressively building leverage,” he said.

2. China’s insurance sector buying gold

China’s insurance sector represents an emerging demand segment for physical gold, further demonstrating the yellow metal’s function as a hedge against inflation and economic downturns.

In early February of this year, the Chinese government launched a pilot program allowing the nation’s 10 largest insurance companies to invest directly into gold.

Under the initiative, insurers can choose to allocate up to 1 percent of their assets to gold. This could open the door for up to 200 billion yuan, or more than US$27 billion, to enter the global gold market, as reported by Bloomberg.

China’s insurance sector is the second largest in the world behind the US, and if the pilot program is successful, it could serve as a precedent for other countries to allow similar programs to develop in their own insurance industries.

“This is an exciting development as it demonstrates both government and institutional understanding of gold, and provides an appropriate format for these institutions to build up the appropriate infrastructure and capabilities to add gold to diversified portfolios,” said Cavatoni, emphasizing the significance of the move.

“This will be an additional use case to consume gold and good for the global market. This practice is also capable of being rolled out in pilot programs elsewhere and may (in certain places) already exist.”

The Shanghai AU9999 contract is a physical gold trading contract that closely tracks the spot price of gold.

“It signals, for us, global use cases continuing to come online. And I think that’s actually the big story for gold, which is continuing to see people wanting access to it, industries having a need for it and impediments being removed.”

3. Shanghai Gold Exchange expansion

China is now making it easier for international investors to participate in the Shanghai Gold Exchange.

In late June, the exchange launched two new yuan-denominated gold contracts for physical delivery in Hong Kong, where it opened an offshore gold warehouse in Hong Kong run by the Bank of China.

It also waived storage, handling and exit fees for the calendar year for foreign buyers. Analysts see this as a major move toward strengthening China’s position in the global gold market.

Mario Innecco, who runs the maneco64 YouTube channel, sees the expansion of the Shanghai Gold Exchange as “highly significant” in moving the center of the gold market to China.

“This is an interesting development and one that is broadening an already open channel for approved foreign entities,” said the World Gold Council’s Cavatoni in an email. “If the expansion continues beyond what we have today, including the most recent announcement around vaulting overseas, the foreign community might become more active in what is currently a smaller portion of the domestic China gold market.”

There is also potential for strengthening the global position of renminbi.

“The new vault will significantly boost offshore RMB liquidity by enabling gold transactions in yuan rather than dollars,” said Doris Bao, founderof Gold Harvest Consulting and an advisor to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). “This also means China can now import gold using its own currency.”

Innecco also believes a stronger Shanghai Gold Exchange internationally could prove highly disruptive to the western gold futures market represented by the COMEX and the LBMA.

‘I think gold and silver will be priced from China in the next few years,” he added.

Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Alvopetro Announces Q3 2025 Dividend of US$0.10 Per Share

Alvopetro Energy Ltd. (TSXV: ALV,OTC:ALVOF) (OTCQX: ALVOF) announces that our Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.10 per common share, payable in cash on October 15, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2025 . This dividend is designated as an ‘eligible dividend’ for Canadian income tax purposes.

Dividend payments to non-residents of Canada will be subject to withholding taxes at the Canadian statutory rate of 25%.  Shareholders may be entitled to a reduced withholding tax rate under a tax treaty between their country of residence and Canada.  For further information, see Alvopetro’s website at https://alvopetro.com/Dividends-Non-resident-Shareholders .

Corporate Presentation

Alvopetro’s updated corporate presentation is available on our website at:
http://www.alvopetro.com/corporate-presentation .

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Alvopetro Energy Ltd. is deploying a balanced capital allocation model where we seek to reinvest roughly half our cash flows into organic growth opportunities and return the other half to stakeholders. Alvopetro’s organic growth strategy is to focus on the best combinations of geologic prospectivity and fiscal regime. Alvopetro is balancing capital investment opportunities in Canada and Brazil where we are building off the strength of our Caburé and Murucututu natural gas fields and the related strategic midstream infrastructure.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

All amounts contained in this new release are in United States dollars, unless otherwise stated and all tabular amounts are in thousands of United States dollars, except as otherwise noted.

Forward-Looking Statements and Cautionary Language

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words ‘will’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘plan’, ‘may’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘forecast’, ‘anticipate’, ‘should’ and other similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information. Forward‐looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to vary significantly from the expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect current assumptions and expectations regarding future events. Accordingly, when relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, Alvopetro cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, as forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking information concerning the Company’s dividends, plans for dividends in the future, the timing and amount of such dividends and the expected tax treatment thereof. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon assumptions and judgments with respect to the future including, but not limited to the success of future drilling, completion, testing, recompletion and development activities and the timing of such activities, the performance of producing wells and reservoirs, well development and operating performance, expectations and assumptions concerning the timing of regulatory licenses and approvals, equipment availability, environmental regulation, including regulations relating to hydraulic fracturing and stimulation, the ability to monetize hydrocarbons discovered, the outlook for commodity markets and ability to access capital markets, foreign exchange rates, the outcome of any disputes, the outcome of  redeterminations, general economic and business conditions, forecasted demand for oil and natural gas, the impact of global pandemics, weather and access to drilling locations, the availability and cost of labour and services, and the regulatory and legal environment and other risks associated with oil and gas operations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Actual results achieved during the forecast period will vary from the information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors. Current and forecasted natural gas nominations are subject to change on a daily basis and such changes may be material. In addition, the declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because we can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, reliance on industry partners, availability of equipment and personnel, uncertainty surrounding timing for drilling and completion activities resulting from weather and other factors, changes in applicable regulatory regimes and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations, market uncertainty associated with trade or tariff disputes, and general economic conditions. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. Although Alvopetro believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Alvopetro can give no assurance that it will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on factors that could affect the operations or financial results of Alvopetro are included in our AIF which may be accessed on Alvopetro’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca . The forward-looking information contained in this news release is made as of the date hereof and Alvopetro undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

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Gold Sector Consolidation Ramps Up with Newmont, Alamos and First Nordic Deals

The gold sector is undergoing another wave of portfolio reshuffling.

Fresh deals across the sector signal a growing shift toward consolidation and selective asset sales as stakeholders seek further growth during the yellow metal’s historic price run.

Newmont to sell Coffee Project in Yukon

Newmont (TSX:NGT,NYSE:NEM,ASX:NEM), the world’s largest gold producer, announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Coffee project to Vancouver-based explorer Fuerte Metals (TSXV:FMT,OTCQB:FUEMF).

Under the terms of the deal, Newmont will receive US$10 million in cash at closing and US$40 million in Fuerte shares; it will also retain a 3 percent net smelter return royalty. Fuerte has the option to repurchase the royalty for up to $100 million, potentially bringing total consideration for the transaction to US$150 million.

For Fuerte, the acquisition marks a step in its strategy to build a copper and precious metals portfolio across the Americas. The company is backed by Pierre Lassonde, Newmont’s former president, and Trinity Capital Partners.

Yukon-based Coffee has long been considered prospective, but has faced permitting and financing hurdles.

Upon completion of the deal, Newmont will have fully implemented its plan of divesting six operations and two projects deemed non-core following its US$15 billion takeover of Newcrest Mining in 2023.

The divestment comes just days after Newmont said it will delist from the Toronto Stock Exchange at the close of trading on September 24. The company cited low trading volumes on the TSX, noting that the move will cut costs and simplify administration as it focuses on its largest and most profitable mines.

Shares will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange, where Newmont maintains its primary listing, as well as on the Australian Securities Exchange and the Papua New Guinea Stock Exchange.

Alamos to exit Turkey with US$470 million asset sale

Alamos Gold (TSX:AGI,NYSE:AGI) is shedding problematic overseas ventures to redirect capital closer to home.

The company recently announced a definitive agreement to sell Doğu Biga Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret, its wholly owned Turkish subsidiary, to Tümad Madencilik, a unit of Nurol Holding, for US$470 million in cash.

The subsidiary controls three gold and silver projects in Northwestern Turkey: Kirazlı, Ağı Dağı and Çamyurt. Kirazlı has been frozen since 2019 after Ankara declined to renew its mining license, sparking a US$1 billion arbitration claim by Alamos under the Netherlands-Turkey bilateral investment treaty.

Under the agreement, Alamos will receive US$160 million at closing, expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, followed by US$160 million one year later and US$150 million after two years. Arbitration proceedings against Turkey will be suspended and ultimately discontinued once contractual milestones are met.

“This transaction marks a positive outcome, allowing us to crystallize significant value for our Turkish assets, and utilize the proceeds to support the development of our portfolio of other high-return growth projects,” said Alamos President and CEO John A. McCluskey in a Sunday (September 14) press release. Those projects include the Island Gold Phase 3+ expansion in Ontario, the Lynn Lake project in Manitoba and Puerto Del Aire in Mexico.

For Tümad, the purchase consolidates its position as a leading domestic miner. The company already operates two producing gold and silver mines in Turkey and will now add a trio of advanced development assets to its pipeline.

First Nordic, Mawson to merge and form NordCo Gold

First Nordic Metals (TSXV:FNM,OTCQX:FNMCF) announced it will acquire Mawson Finland (TSXV:MFL,OTC Pink:MFLDF) in an all-share transaction that will create a new company called NordCo Gold.

The combined entity will control over 123,000 hectares of exploration ground across Sweden and Finland, anchored by First Nordic’s Barsele joint venture with Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX:AEM,NYSE:AEM) and Mawson’s Rajapalot gold-cobalt project. In total, NordCo will hold an inferred resource of 2.1 million gold equivalent ounces, along with 0.3 million gold equivalent ounces in measured and indicated attributable resources.

Taj Singh, CEO of First Nordic, described the deal as “about scale, quality and execution,” adding that the company sees “multiple meaningful deposits to be discovered and delineated over the coming years.”

NordCo will have a pro forma market capitalization of about C$259 million and a cash balance of roughly C$50 million following a C$30 million concurrent financing.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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John Feneck: Next Gold, Silver Price Targets, 11 Stocks I’m Bullish on Now

John Feneck, portfolio manager and consultant at Feneck Consulting, shares his outlook for gold and silver prices in 2025. His next target for gold is US$3,800 per ounce, and he still expects US$50 per ounce silver by the end of the year.

He also discusses the potential he sees in junior miners.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Lobe Sciences Ltd. to Attend the ArcStone-Kingswood Growth Summit 2025 in Toronto

lobe sciences ltd. (CSE: LOBE,OTC:LOBEF) (OTCQB: LOBEF) (FSE: LOBE.F) (‘Lobe Sciences’ or the ‘Company’) a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing products to treat diseases with significant unmet medical needs is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming ArcStone-Kingswood Growth Summit in Toronto, taking place at the St. Regis Toronto on September 18, 2025. Dr. Frederick D Sancilio, CEO of lobe sciences ltd. will be presenting the company’s recent milestones and future growth strategy.

The ArcStone-Kingswood Growth Summit will be hosting over 20 companies and a curated group of investors for a full day of pre-arranged, targeted 1-on-1 meetings, panel discussions and networking opportunities.

Alongside the schedule of pre-booked meetings matching investors with appropriate projects, the conference program will provide amble opportunities to mix and mingle with the industry professionals and catch up on key industry developments.

Interested investors who would like to attend the ArcStone-Kingswood Growth Summit can register to request for a free invitation here.

About ArcStone Securities and Investments Corp.

ArcStone Securities and Investments Corp. is a diversified financial services firm with offices in Toronto and New York. Our firm specializes in providing bespoke solutions to mid-market companies worldwide, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions between Canada and the United States. Our partnership with Kingswood US enhances our ability to offer a full spectrum of financial services to our clients.

About Kingswood US

Kingswood US is a mid-market investment bank with a strong retail equity capital markets franchise and deep-rooted investment bank. The firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive financial services, including investment banking, wealth management, and capital raising, to clients across the United States.

About lobe sciences ltd.

Lobe Sciences Ltd. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for rare neurological and hematological conditions. The company operates through two subsidiaries:

  • Altemia, Inc. is addressing sickle cell disease with two complementary assets: a medical food currently in early-stage distribution, and S-100, a patent-pending therapeutic candidate designed to treat the underlying pathology of the disease.

Lobe’s pipeline is differentiated by intellectual property, clinical momentum, and a strategic focus on high-value, underserved markets.

For additional Information, please contact:

lobe sciences ltd.
info@lobesciences.com
www.lobesciences.com

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Robotics Stocks: 10 Biggest Companies in 2025

As the robotics industry prepares for significant technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI), it’s no surprise that the top robotics stocks are gaining attention.

Chief executive officer of Hangzhou Unitree Technology, Wang Xingxing, told the World Robots Conference in Beijing in August 2025 that the industry could be about one to three years away from a breakthrough comparable to the ChatGPT moment. He also expressed optimism about the future, predicting that at least one company might develop a general-purpose robotic AI model by the end of 2025.

While these transformative AI advancements promise to reshape robotics broadly, current market data shows that the automotive industry continues to drive a large share of robotics orders. However, according to data from the Association for Advancing Automation, rapid growth in demand from the food and consumer products and life science sectors was also notable in 2024.

Surgical robots are increasingly being used in a variety of surgery types, such as cardiac and spinal, allowing for better patient outcomes.

With technological breakthroughs just on the horizon and diverse sectors driving demand, now is an opportune moment to explore the top robotics stocks poised to capitalize on this rapidly evolving industry.

10 largest robotics stocks

This list of top robotics stocks by market cap was compiled using TradingView’s stock screener. All market cap and share price information was current as of September 3, 2025.

1. NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA)

Share price: US$170.62
Market cap: US$4.15 trillion

NVIDIA’s robotics business has surged ahead in 2025 with major technology releases and expanding industry partnerships, establishing it as a core infrastructure provider for robotic intelligence. Its Jetson Thor platform offers 7.5 times more compute and 3.5 times greater energy efficiency than its predecessor.

The company is driving physical AI, the fourth wave of the AI revolution, through its Cosmos model, which allows developers to train robots for diverse scenarios, a critical component to advancing autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots.

2. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Share price: US$334.09
Market cap: US$1.08 trillion

Tesla’s robotics business is becoming increasingly central to its CEO, Elon Musk, who claims its Optimus humanoid robot will eventually become the company’s core value driver. The company is focused on developing and scaling Optimus, although its goal of producing 5,000 in 2025 is reportedly behind schedule as of July. Tesla is aiming to produce 1 million units annually by 2030.

The long-term goal is to achieve fully autonomous robots that can be deployed across manufacturing, logistics, elder care and residences, which it detailed in its Master Plan IV released in early September.

3. Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO)

Share price: US$484.55
Market cap: US$182.97 billion

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a medical device company that is one of the world’s most respected brands in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Its products and services cover a broad range of high-end analytical instruments, chemistry and consumable supplies, automated laboratory robotics and software designed primarily for medical researchers, clinicians and scientists.

In June 2025, Thermo Fisher Scientific partnered with Cellular Origins, which owns the Constellation robotic manufacturing platform, to scale up late-stage trials and commercial production of cell and gene therapies.

Outside the life science sector, the company launched the Vulcan Automated Lab in early 2025, integrating robotic sample handling, AI and advanced electron microscopy to improve semiconductor development.

4. Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM)

Share price: US$157.28
Market cap: US$169.71 billion

Qualcomm’s specialty is designing and manufacturing semiconductors, software and wireless telecommunications products. In recent years, the company has devoted attention to AI-related technologies such as on-device AI, edge cloud AI and technologies that combine 5G and AI. These technologies also underlie Qualcomm’s advancements in the robotics space.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon platform is a high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip designed for AI, 5G connectivity and real-time processing used in a variety of sectors, including in robotics.

The Qualcomm Robotics RB6 Platform supports next-generation robotics and intelligent machines. According to the company, some applications include autonomous mobile robots, delivery robots, highly automated manufacturing robots, urban air mobility aircrafts and autonomous defense solutions.

It also has the Flight RB5 5G platform that specifically targets autonomous drones and flying robots, integrating multiple sensors, multiple cameras, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity to enable advanced navigation and AI-driven control.

5. Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX)

Share price: US$107.53
Market cap: US$159.33 billion

Boston Scientific is a medical device company leading in cardiac and electrophysiology robotics and advanced ablation systems.

Its OPAL HDx mapping systems allow physicians to precisely navigate within the heart through 3D mapping, position tracking and more. It employs the company’s FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation system, which generated over US$1 billion in revenue in its first year and now holds expanded US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for both pulmonary vein and posterior wall ablation.

Strategic acquisitions since 2024 include Silk Road Medical, Axonics, Bolt Medical and SoniVie, giving the company access to a wealth of product offerings to address patient needs and create new revenue streams.

6. Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG)

Share price: US$441.18
Market cap: US$158.15 billion

A leader in surgical robotics, Intuitive Surgical is the company behind the da Vinci minimally invasive surgical system. The original da Vinci system gained FDA approval in 2000, making it the first completely robotic surgical system to receive clearance from the FDA.

Intuitive Surgical now provides a suite of its da Vinci robotics-assisted surgical systems to doctors and hospitals, and they are used by surgeons across all 50 US states and 72 countries around the world.

New products, including the Ion robot for lung biopsies and the SureForm SP stapler, are experiencing unprecedented growth. Their AI-driven features contribute to reducing error rates and enhancing outcomes.

7. Stryker (NYSE:SYK)

Share price: US$388.56
Market cap: US$148.55 billion

Stryker is another leading medical technology company. It develops medical equipment, instruments and surgical robotics for healthcare systems worldwide. Its surgical robotics systems incorporate health data and AI to improve health outcomes for patients.

Stryker’s Mako 4 robotic arm system for assisted joint replacement surgery can be used in partial knee, total knee, hip and spine surgeries, and a version for shoulder surgeries was recently introduced. The company showcased an upgrade to its Mako Total Hip system during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego in March.

Stryker launched Ortho Q Guidance, its surgical guidance system for knee and hip procedures, in July 2023. The platform can be integrated into robotics technology.

8. Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON)

Share price: US$214.00
Market cap: US$135.87 billion

Engineering and technology company Honeywell International develops and manufactures technological solutions for a variety of sectors, including energy, security, safety, productivity and global urbanization. Its four business divisions are: aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies, and safety and productivity solutions.

For more than a quarter century, Honeywell’s smart robotics technologies, including autonomous mobile robots and order-picking AI-powered robots, have provided warehouse automation solutions targeting transport, order picking, palletizing and depalletizing.

In 2025, Honeywell announced a strategic partnership with Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne (NASDAQ:TER), to deliver end-to-end automation solutions using Teradyne’s autonomous mobile robots and collaborative robots and Honeywell’s software.

9. Medtronic (NYSE:MDT)

Share price: US$92.25
Market cap: US$118.33 billion

Medtronic is one of the largest medical device manufacturing companies in the world. The firm’s technologies include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools and patient monitoring systems.

Medtronic’s Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system is a modular platform with four independent robotic arms, designed to improve precision, flexibility and surgeon ergonomics in minimally invasive soft tissue surgeries like urology and gynecology.

It features 3D high-definition visualization, advanced AI-powered analytics and an open console for better surgeon communication. Hugo offers a cost-effective and adaptable alternative to traditional systems and has been commercially used in North America since 2023.

10. Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN)

Share price: US$195.74
Market cap: US$4.78 billion

Texas Instruments is a leading semiconductor manufacturer whose robotics business focuses on supplying high-precision analog chips, sensors, embedded processors and motor control solutions for industrial automation, factory robots, automotive robotics and smart devices.

Texas Instruments partnered with KUKA in April 2025 to jointly advance next-generation industrial robotics. The collaboration focuses on integrating TI’s precision analog sensors and real-time motor control chips into KUKA’s robot arms and automation platforms, resulting in safer, more energy-efficient and adaptive robots for smart factories and logistics.

FAQs for robotics stocks

What is robotics?

In simple terms, robotics is defined as the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation and application of robots. The field has subsets such as automation and AI.

Both automation and robotics have been used interchangeably, but these terms have certain differences. Automation is the process of using technology to carry out specific tasks, and not all robots are designed for automation. That said, most robots are, especially those with industrial uses.

What are the five major fields of robotics?

The five major fields of robotics are: operator interface, mobility, manipulator and effectors, programming and sensing and perception.

Operator interface is better described as human-robot interface — it’s the means by which humans can communicate commands to a robot. This might be in the form of a touchscreen on a control panel.

Mobility refers to the ability of a robot to move in its environment, while manipulators and effectors allow the robot to interact with its environment. Think of an autonomous mobile robot moving around a warehouse to stack inventory on a pallet. For its part, programming involves the language used to communicate commands to the robot.

Meanwhile, sensing and perception allows the robot to acquire information about its environment and perform tasks based on that information. This is important for autonomous vehicle technology.

How can I invest in robotics?

For investors looking to enter the robotics sector, large companies like the ones listed above may be a good place to start. Those with a broader approach who would rather put their money into the sector as a whole rather than in a single company may want to consider exchange-traded funds focused on robotics.

Is Boston Dynamics public?

Boston Dynamics is a private mobile robotics engineering firm that specializes in building robots and software for human simulation. Originally part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston Dynamics is held by Hyundai (80 percent) and Softbank Group (TSE:9984) (20 percent).

Can I buy stock in Miso Robotics?

Miso Robotics is a privately held company, which means it is not listed on any stock exchange. The company develops and manufactures AI-driven robots, including automatic fry cook Flippy, that help restaurants with food preparation.

Water, hygiene and infection prevention company Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) has partnered with Miso Robotics “to explore new opportunities to enhance food safety, hygiene, and efficiency in the food industry through automation and digital solutions.”

Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit US$2.3 Billion as Traders Bet on Fed Easing

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (September 15) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$115,303, a 0.3 percent decrease in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$114,509, and its highest was US$115,549.

Bitcoin price performance, September 15, 2025.

Chart via TradingView.

CrypNuevo projects that Bitcoin may dip to US$112,000 to US$113,000 this week before presenting new swing long opportunities in altcoins like Chainlink and Ripple. Profit taking on Bitcoin longs is planned to start around US$119,200, anticipating market volatility and liquidity shifts around the US Federal Reserve’s meeting.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,494.71, a decrease of 2.6 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$4,476.73, and its highest was US$4,538.16.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$232.85, a decrease of 4 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$230.63, and its highest level was US$236.56.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.99, down by 1.4 percent in the past 24 hours, and at its lowest valuation of the day. Its highest value for Monday was US$3.03.
  • SUI (Sui) was valued at US$3.49, down by 5.6 percent in the past 24 hours. Its lowest price point of the day was US$3.47, and its highest price was US$3.53.
  • Cardano (ADA) was priced at US$0.8594, down by 3.3 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Monday was US$0.8548, and its highest was US$0.8679.

Today’s crypto news to know

Bitcoin ETF inflows fuel bets on Q4 rally

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US have seen a staggering US$2.3 billion in inflows over the past week, a sign that institutional demand is surging just ahead of a critical Fed interest rate decision.

Traders widely expect the central bank to cut rates on Wednesday (September 17), a move that could boost risk assets across the board. Analysts say that Bitcoin, which has slipped nearly 8 percent since peaking at US$124,128 in August, may be poised for another leg higher if liquidity conditions ease.

“We’re only halfway through what could be a very powerful Q4 rally,” said Sean Dawson, head of research at Derive, who projects Bitcoin could reach US$140,000 by year end. Options data shows heavy positioning at US$140,000 to US$200,000 December calls, with some putting cycle tops as high as US$250,000 if flows persist.

PayPal plans crypto integration

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has introduced PayPal links, personalized one-time links generated within the PayPal app that can be shared via text, email or chat. According to the company, the move will make it more convenient for users to send digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ether and PYUSD to PayPal and its sister service, Venmo.

PayPal links will initially launch in the US, with plans to expand to the UK, Italy and other markets later this year.

Robinhood to launch venture fund for retail investors

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a venture fund accessible to retail investors, according to a Monday company announcement. The fund would offer exposure to startup and private company investments, opportunities typically restricted to institutions.

“For decades, wealthy people and institutions have invested in private companies while retail investors have been unfairly locked out. With Robinhood Ventures, everyday people will be able to invest in opportunities once reserved for the elite,” said Robinhood Chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev.

The announcement highlights the disparity in investment opportunities for retail and institutional investors, explaining that the fund, Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), would address this by expanding access to the private market.

This initiative builds on Robinhood’s previous launch of private tokenized stocks in the EU, which allows US retail investors to participate in private markets and gain exposure to companies before they go public. RVI plans to invest long term in a focused portfolio of private companies across various sectors.

Base teases native token launch and Solana bridge

Coinbase Global’s (NASDAQ:COIN) Layer 2 blockchain, Base, teased the potential launch of a native token at its BaseCamp event, a major event for the network. While details have not been confirmed, the news hints at a possible governance or utility token to expand Base’s ecosystem and incentivize user participation.

“As we begin this exploration, we’re sharing this shift in philosophy early as part of our commitment to building in the open, but we have no definitive plans to share at this time,” the company said following the event.

During the announcement, Base also shared that an open-source bridge to connect Base and Solana is in progress; it would enable cross-chain interoperability between the two ecosystems. Base also discussed new tools to support developers and users, including Base Batches 002 to help transform projects from concept to launch, and a Base Build dashboard designed to help builders scale and monetize their work.

France threatens to block EU crypto license “passporting”

France’s financial regulator is raising the stakes in Europe’s battle over crypto oversight, warning it could block firms licensed in other EU countries from operating domestically. According to a Reuters exclusive, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) says some companies are “shopping around” for jurisdictions with looser standards under the bloc’s new MiCA framework, then using those approvals to “passport” their services across the EU.

Alongside Italy and Austria, France is pressing for the European Securities and Markets Authority to take charge of supervising major crypto players. AMF Chief Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani described the potential rejection of EU licenses as an “atomic weapon” that Paris could wield if it sees regulatory gaps.

Analysts worry fragmented national approaches could undermine investor protection and financial stability.

Notably, exchanges like Coinbase and Gemini have already secured MiCA licenses in Luxembourg and Malta, raising questions about uneven enforcement across the bloc.

Ethereum Foundation pivots to privacy-first roadmap

The Ethereum Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports Ethereum and related technologies, has unveiled a new initiative to make privacy a default feature across the blockchain’s ecosystem.

Rebranding its Privacy & Scaling Explorations team as the “Privacy Stewards of Ethereum,” the foundation has laid out plans for private transfers, confidential DeFi and protected governance mechanisms within the next six months.

“Our vision is to make privacy on Ethereum the norm rather than the exception,” the group said in a statement, arguing that users and institutions will otherwise drift to centralized alternatives. The roadmap also extends beyond transactions, with proposals to embed privacy in wallets, identity tools, and data portability.

Co-founder Vitalik Buterin has long championed stronger safeguards. His recent comments about risks from artificial intelligence-driven data leakage have reinforced the urgency of integrating privacy at the protocol level.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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