NEW YORK, Dec. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) and Royal Bank of Canada (“RBC”), and their broker-dealer subsidiaries (together, the “Defendants”). The action alleges that Defendants defrauded investors by placing and executing manipulative trades designed to artificially deflate the price of Quantum Biopharma Ltd. (“Quant ...

Studies Will Support Investigational New Drug Application (IND) with the US FDA, Including Design of Phase 2 TrialTORONTO, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (Upstream: QNTM) (“Quantum BioPharma” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions for the treatment of challenging neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders and alcohol misuse disorders with drug candidates in dif ...

Several biotechnology and life sciences companies posted notable gains in after-hours trading on Friday, reflecting investor interest in recent clinical and corporate developments.Kura Oncology, Inc. (KURA) led the group with a strong move higher. Shares rose to $10.57, up 7.42% (+0.73) in after-hours trading. While there was no fresh news on Friday, investors may still be reacting to Kura's December 8 announcement of new data from its KOMET-007 Phase 1a/1b trial. The study evaluated KOMZIFTI (ziftomenib) ...

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum BioPharma”), understands that Quantum BioPharma shareholder Paul Durkacz has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that investors in Quantum BioPharma were the victims of stock manipulation. The suit alleges that between January 6, 2021, and October 15, 2025, shareholders who sold securities of Quantum Biopharma Ltd., formerly known as FSD Pharma Inc., were significantly and materially harmed. ...

Core Viewpoint - Quantum BioPharma Ltd. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement, issuing 30 Class A Multiple Voting Shares at a price of $25 each, resulting in gross proceeds of $750 million [1][2]. Offering Details - The securities issued are subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from issuance as per Canadian securities laws [2]. - Proceeds from the offering will be utilized for general working capital purposes [2]. Related Party Transactions - Xorax Family Trust and Fortius Research and Trading Corp., both associated with company insiders, purchased all Class A Multiple Voting Shares in the offering, qualifying as a related-party transaction under MI 61-101 [3]. - The company has relied on exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements as the transaction did not exceed 25% of the company's market capitalization [3]. Corporate Update - The company has terminated its at-the-market offering agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., effective December 6, 2025, with the termination taking effect on December 20, 2025 [16]. - No Class B Subordinate Voting Shares have been sold under the previous sales agreement, which allowed for the sale of up to $21.225 million worth of shares [17]. Debt Settlement - Quantum BioPharma has settled $260,000 owed to an arm's length creditor by issuing 17,626 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares at a deemed price of $14.75 per share [18]. Company Overview - Quantum BioPharma focuses on developing innovative biopharmaceutical solutions for neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, with its lead compound, Lucid-MS, aimed at preventing myelin degradation associated with multiple sclerosis [19]. - The company retains a 20.11% ownership stake in Unbuzzd Wellness Inc., which includes a royalty agreement of 7% on sales until reaching $250 million, after which the royalty will drop to 3% [19].

Core Insights - Quantum BioPharma Ltd. is involved in a USD $700 million lawsuit against CIBC and RBC, alleging stock market manipulation through "stock spoofing" [2][3] - The company emphasizes the importance of addressing stock market manipulation for the benefit of shareholders and the integrity of publicly traded companies [3] Company Overview - Quantum BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative treatments for neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS) [4] - The company is developing its lead compound, Lucid-MS, which aims to prevent and reverse myelin degradation in MS [4] - Quantum BioPharma retains a 19.86% ownership stake in Unbuzzd Wellness Inc., which is associated with its product unbuzzd™ and has a royalty agreement that could yield up to $250 million [4] Legal and Regulatory Context - The investigative series by CTV News highlights a trend of increasing market manipulation cases in Canada, underscoring the relevance of Quantum BioPharma's legal actions [2][3] - The company is actively encouraging whistleblowers to come forward with information regarding illegal market manipulation, offering rewards up to USD $7 million [3]

Core Insights - Quantum BioPharma Ltd. is involved in a significant legal battle against CIBC and RBC, alleging stock market manipulation through "stock spoofing," which has led to a USD $700 million lawsuit [2][4]. - The investigative series aired by CTV News highlights the impact of stock spoofing on retail investors and the broader implications for market integrity [2][4]. Company Overview - Quantum BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, with its lead compound, Lucid-MS, showing promise in reversing nerve cell degradation associated with multiple sclerosis [5]. - The company retains a 19.86% ownership stake in Unbuzzd Wellness Inc., which is involved in the development of a product called unbuzzd™, and has a royalty agreement that could yield up to $250 million [5]. Legal Context - The lawsuit against CIBC and RBC is based on allegations that these banks facilitated stock spoofing, with claims that over 16 million illegal orders were placed through their trading platforms [4]. - The company aims to use the exposure from the lawsuit to protect other firms and investors from similar experiences of market manipulation [4].

Core Viewpoint - Quantum BioPharma Ltd. is involved in a significant legal battle against CIBC and RBC, alleging stock market manipulation through "stock spoofing," with a lawsuit amounting to USD $700 million [2][4]. Company Overview - Quantum BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, including its lead compound, Lucid-MS, which has shown potential in reversing nerve cell degradation associated with multiple sclerosis [5]. - The company retains a 19.86% ownership stake in Unbuzzd Wellness Inc., which is linked to its product unbuzzd™, and has a royalty agreement that could yield up to $250 million [5]. Legal Context - The ongoing lawsuit against CIBC and RBC is based on allegations that these banks facilitated stock spoofing, with claims that over 16 million illegal orders were placed through their platforms [4]. - The investigative series by CTV News highlights the broader implications of stock spoofing on retail investors and the integrity of the market [2][4].

Core Viewpoint - Quantum BioPharma Ltd. is involved in a significant legal battle against CIBC and RBC, alleging stock market manipulation through "stock spoofing," with a lawsuit amounting to USD $700 million [2][4]. Company Overview - Quantum BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, including its lead compound, Lucid-MS, which aims to prevent and reverse myelin degradation associated with multiple sclerosis [5]. - The company retains a 19.86% ownership stake in Unbuzzd Wellness Inc., which is linked to its product unbuzzd™, and has a royalty agreement that could yield up to $250 million [5]. Legal Context - The ongoing lawsuit against CIBC and RBC is based on allegations that these banks facilitated stock spoofing, with claims that over 16 million illegal orders were placed through their platforms [4]. - The investigative series by CTV News highlights the broader implications of stock spoofing on retail investors and the integrity of the market [2][4].

Core Insights - Quantum BioPharma Ltd. is facing allegations of stock market manipulation, which has led to a USD $700 million lawsuit against CIBC and RBC, two of Canada's largest banks [2][3]. Company Overview - Quantum BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, including its lead compound, Lucid-MS, which aims to prevent and reverse myelin degradation associated with multiple sclerosis [4]. - The company retains a 19.86% ownership stake in Unbuzzd Wellness Inc., which is involved in the development of a product called unbuzzd™, and has a royalty agreement that includes 7% of sales until total payments reach $250 million, after which the royalty rate drops to 3% [4]. Industry Context - The investigative series by CTV News highlights the illegal practice of "stock spoofing," which is a form of market manipulation that affects retail investors and can derail important research and development efforts in the biopharmaceutical sector [2][3].