NewsRamp Finance and Fintech Podcast

InPlay Oil Corp. has welcomed Delek Group as a strategic shareholder by acquiring 9.1 million common shares, allowing Delek to nominate two directors to InPlay's board and granting participation and pre-emptive rights in future equity offerings. CEO Doug Bartole highlighted Delek's industry expertise and past involvement in Ithaca Energy and the Mediterranean's largest natural gas field.

IQSTEL Inc., a telecommunications and technology company, is on track to achieve $1 billion in revenue by 2027 through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence. With recent partnerships and acquisitions driving revenue growth, the company reported $128.8 million in revenue in the first half of 2025, exceeding expectations. With a buy rating from Litchfield Hills research, IQSTEL's stock may be undervalued and worth monitoring for potential investment opportunities.

McEwen Inc. is hosting a conference call to discuss its Q2 financial results, Intensity Therapeutics raised funds for clinical trials of its cancer treatment, and Wipfli received a minority investment to fuel growth and innovation from New Mountain Capital.

Shiplify's new accessorial ROI calculator provides upfront visibility into freight invoicing, offering real-time estimates of potential savings and billing clarity. This tool aims to strengthen relationships, eliminate surprise charges, and help users strategically manage freight spend by understanding how accessorials impact costs. Proactive management of accessorials is emphasized for maintaining margins and customer trust.

Miller & McPhail CPA is guiding Tennessee residents through the extended federal and state tax deadlines until November 3, 2025, following severe storms and natural disasters. They are committed to assisting clients in meeting tax obligations, including individual income tax returns, IRA contributions, and quarterly estimated tax payments. Contact them for more information or to schedule a consultation.

D. Boral Capital LLC served as the exclusive placement agent for Omeros Corporation in a registered direct offering with Polar Asset Management Partners, where Omeros sold over 5 million shares of common stock at a premium price, raising $22 million.

Xcel Brands set the pricing for its public offering of common stock and a concurrent private placement, aiming to raise approximately $2.6 million for brand development and other corporate purposes. Meanwhile, ITS Logistics' July Supply Chain Report addresses the impact of tariff volatility on the U.S. economy, potential effects of an above-average hurricane season on the trucking industry, and a rebalancing event in the warehousing industry for the rest of 2025. Fuel prices have surged, and the warehousing market is experiencing changes that bring both opportunities and challenges for shippers.

Forian Inc. will announce its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 13, 2025, while Intention.ly Partner Tina Powell discusses how RIAs can leverage Generative Engine Optimization to excel in the AI search landscape. Vivakor, Inc. also sets a record date for a special dividend, and Quantum BioPharma Ltd. announces a capital raise for its portfolio company Unbuzzd Wellness Inc.

This podcast episode covers various business updates, including Alliance Resource Partners' resilient quarter, a report on city spending on clothes, Telvantis' strong growth in the telecom sector, the strategic sale of iMemories to Ancestry, Osaic's partnership for expanded investment services, Trading Technologies' partnership for future growth, Grant Thornton's expansion through acquiring Auxis, DeepTarget's whitepaper on privacy-first personalization in financial services, the rise of side hustles in the gig economy, and NewNet's partnership with Edisol to revolutionize secure payment transactions in Jamaica.

Priority Capital Advisory closes a $12 million bridge loan for a Class A multifamily property in Vancouver, while Vivakor, Inc. sells non-core subsidiaries to reduce debt. Gold prices face a crucial test ahead of the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, with companies like GEMXX Corp. closely monitoring the market.