Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 27, 2025 Or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-21238 Landstar System, Inc. 13410 Sutton Park Drive South Jacksonville, Florida 32224 (Address of principal executiv ...

Core Viewpoint - Lodestar Metals Corp. has successfully closed the final tranche of its non-brokered private placement financing, raising a total of $1,570,000 through the issuance of 7,850,000 units at a price of $0.20 per unit, reflecting strong investor interest in the company's flagship Goldrun asset [1][2]. Financing Details - The final tranche involved the issuance of 2,700,000 units, contributing to gross proceeds of $540,000 [1]. - The total offering size was increased due to heightened investor demand, resulting in a total of 7,850,000 units issued [1]. - Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with warrants allowing the purchase of additional shares at $0.30 for 18 months [3]. Use of Proceeds - Proceeds from the offering will be allocated towards exploration and drilling activities on the Goldrun Property, as well as for working capital purposes [5]. - The company has also granted 785,000 stock options to directors, officers, and consultants, exercisable at $0.20 per share for five years [5]. Company Strategy and Outlook - The company aims to execute a disciplined exploration program at Goldrun, marking a pivotal milestone towards defining a resource [3]. - With a strengthened balance sheet, Lodestar is positioned to pursue additional high-value opportunities across Nevada, aiming for long-term growth [3]. - The management expresses confidence in the company's strategy and vision to unlock value in Nevada's premier mining jurisdiction [2].

Core Viewpoint - The current selloff in the US equity market, driven by fears surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), presents a buying opportunity for investors as the market reaction appears disconnected from fundamental valuations [1][3]. Group 1: Market Reactions - The logistics sector experienced a significant decline of nearly 7% in one day due to AI-related concerns, with all 17 companies in the Russell 3000 Trucking index declining, over half by at least 5% [2]. - A rapid recovery followed, with most stocks in the logistics sector rebounding and recouping half of their losses the next day [2]. - Other industries have also faced similar volatility, indicating a market that is highly sensitive to perceived risks associated with AI [3]. Group 2: Investment Opportunities - Analysts suggest that the indiscriminate selling across sectors is not reflective of underlying fundamentals, creating potential buying opportunities [3]. - Gina Bolvin Bernarduci, president at Bolvin Wealth Management Group, emphasizes that the current market shakeout is a favorable time to invest in technology shares, as valuations have decreased [4]. - Despite the challenges of identifying winning stocks in a nascent technology sector, the overall selling pressure is viewed as excessive, with no significant changes in earnings outlooks or capital spending plans directly linked to AI [4]. Group 3: Earnings Outlook - Software firms, among the first to be impacted by the market's new psychology, have seen their earnings per share forecasts for 2026 improve at a faster rate than the overall market [5]. - Most sectors that have recently faced declines are expected to experience earnings growth of at least a high-single-digit percentage this year, according to data from Bloomberg Intelligence [5].

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Market Overview - Wall Street is experiencing significant disruption concerns due to AI, leading to a sell-off in various sectors, particularly software companies, which has resulted in sharp losses in U.S. stocks this week [1][2]. Software Sector - The S&P 500 Software & Services index has lost approximately $2 trillion in value since its peak in October, with half of this loss occurring in the past two weeks due to fears that AI could disrupt traditional subscription and enterprise tools [2]. - Notable declines in the Nasdaq 100 include Atlassian down 47%, Intuit down 40%, and Workday down 33% [4]. - The U.S. software sector is facing its worst drawdown in over three years, impacting alternative asset managers with exposure to software-related loans, with firms like Ares, Blackstone, and KKR seeing declines between 13% and 24% this year [5]. Financial Brokerage, Data Analytics & Legal Services - The financial industry, especially brokerages and data analytics firms, has been negatively affected after Altruist introduced AI-enabled tax planning features, raising fears about the viability of their business models [6]. - Shares of brokers such as LPL Financial and Charles Schwab fell over 7%, while S&P Global's shares dropped more than 25% in February, marking its worst month since 2009 [7]. Real Estate Services - Commercial real estate and investment managers have suffered as investors shift away from high-fee, labor-intensive business models perceived as vulnerable to AI disruption, with CBRE Group and Jones Lang LaSalle each dropping about 12% [8]. Insurance Sector - Insurance stocks have experienced a significant decline, with the S&P 500 insurance index falling 3.9% on a single day, its largest drop since mid-October, following the release of an AI-powered comparison tool by Insurify [10]. - Shares of Willis Towers Watson have decreased by 15% this week, while Aon and Arthur J. Gallagher fell by 9% and 15%, respectively [11]. Trucking & Logistics - The trucking and logistics sector saw unexpected declines, with stocks like Landstar System and C.H. Robinson dropping sharply after Algorhythm Holdings reported a significant increase in freight volumes without a corresponding rise in operational headcount [13].

Market Overview - On February 13, A-shares saw a collective decline across major indices, with the Shanghai Composite Index dropping by 1.26%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 1.28%, and the ChiNext Index by 1.57% [1] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets approached 2 trillion yuan, a decrease of 161.8 billion yuan from the previous day, with over 3,800 stocks declining [1] Sector Performance - The film and theater, paper, semiconductor equipment, and intelligent cockpit sectors showed the highest gains, while the photovoltaic equipment, minor metals, steel, port shipping, oil and gas extraction and services, glyphosate, rare earth permanent magnets, and chemical sectors experienced the largest declines [1] Semiconductor and Storage Chip Sector - The semiconductor and storage chip sectors demonstrated resilience, benefiting from the AI wave, with companies like Deep Technology (000021) hitting the daily limit and others like Northern Huachuang (002371) and Jiangbolong (301308) also seeing gains [2] Shipping Sector - Shipping stocks experienced significant declines, with companies such as COSCO Shipping Energy (600026), China Merchants Nanyou (601975), China Merchants Jinling (601872), and Jinjiang Shipping (601083) all opening lower [2][3] - The drop in these stocks was primarily influenced by a sharp decline in logistics stocks in the US market, where the Russell 3000 Trucking Index fell over 9% [4] AI Companies in Hong Kong - In the Hong Kong market, AI companies MiniMax and Zhiyuan both saw their market capitalizations exceed 200 billion HKD [5] - MiniMax launched its new generation text model MiniMax M2.5, which significantly improved its programming capabilities, while Zhiyuan introduced its flagship model GLM-5, which also achieved notable advancements in performance [7]

Market Overview - On February 13, the A-share market saw a collective decline in the three major indices, with the Shanghai Composite Index falling by 1.26%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 1.28%, and the ChiNext Index by 1.57% [1][2] - The total trading volume in the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing markets was nearly 2 trillion yuan, a decrease of 161.8 billion yuan compared to the previous day, with over 3,800 stocks declining [1] Sector Performance - In terms of sector performance, the film and television, paper-making, semiconductor equipment, and intelligent cockpit sectors saw the largest gains, while the photovoltaic equipment, small metals, steel, port shipping, oil and gas extraction and services, glyphosate, rare earth permanent magnets, and chemical sectors experienced the largest declines [3] Semiconductor and Storage Chip Sector - The semiconductor and storage chip sectors showed resilience, benefiting from the AI wave, with stocks like Deep Technology hitting the daily limit and companies such as Northern Huachuang and Jiangbolong seeing significant gains [5] - The storage chip and semiconductor equipment sectors performed well despite the overall market downturn [4] Shipping Sector - The shipping stocks collectively plummeted, with companies like COSCO Shipping Energy, China Merchants Jinling, and China Merchants Shipping experiencing significant declines [5][6] - This decline was primarily influenced by a sharp drop in logistics stocks in the US market, where the Russell 3000 Trucking Index fell over 9% [7] AI and Technology Developments - In the Hong Kong market, AI companies MiniMax and Zhizhu both saw their market capitalizations exceed 200 billion HKD, reflecting strong investor interest [8] - MiniMax launched its new generation text model MiniMax M2.5, which showed significant improvements in programming capabilities, while Zhizhu introduced its flagship model GLM-5, which also demonstrated enhanced performance [11]

Market Overview - US stock market experienced a significant decline, driven by concerns over the accelerated penetration of artificial intelligence impacting the software industry and office space demand, leading to pressure on commercial real estate and tech sectors [2] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 669.42 points, a decrease of 1.34%, closing at 49,451.98 points; the S&P 500 dropped by 108.71 points, down 1.57%, closing at 6,832.76 points; the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 469.32 points, a decline of 2.03%, closing at 22,597.15 points [2] Popular Stocks Performance - Major tech companies faced significant losses, with Apple plunging 5%, marking its largest single-day drop since April 2025, following claims by the US Federal Trade Commission regarding Apple's suppression of conservative content [3] - Other notable declines included Meta Platforms down 2.82%, Amazon down 2.20%, Tesla down 2.62%, Nvidia down 1.64%, Microsoft down 0.63%, and Google C shares down 0.63% [3][4] Commercial Real Estate and Financial Services - The current sell-off in the US stock market is primarily focused on commercial real estate and related financial services, with fears that increased use of AI tools may structurally weaken demand for office space, impacting leasing and valuation [5] - Major commercial real estate service companies saw significant stock price drops, with CBRE Group down 8.8%, JLL down 7.6%, and Colliers International down 11.5% [5] - Analysts noted that the discussion around AI reducing office demand has been ongoing, but the recent sell-off in brokerage stocks has led investors to reassess commercial real estate risks more directly [5] Transportation and Logistics Sector - The trucking and logistics sector also faced notable pressure, with the Dow Jones Transportation Average dropping over 4%, marking its worst day since the US announced tariff increases in April of last year [6] - Among the 20 component stocks of the Dow Jones Transportation Average, 17 experienced declines, with Landstar System and C.H. Robinson seeing drops of 15.6% and 14.5%, respectively [6] - Concerns were heightened following Algorhythm Holdings' disclosure that its SemiCab division increased customer freight volumes by 300% to 400% without a corresponding increase in workforce, raising fears about AI's potential to reduce labor demand in logistics [6] Labor Market Data - Recent labor market data showed that initial jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 227,000, indicating overall stability in the job market [7] Bond Market Reaction - US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year Treasury yield decreasing by 8.1 basis points to 4.102%, marking the largest single-day drop in October; the 2-year yield fell by 4.8 basis points to 3.464% [8] Commodity Market Performance - International oil prices saw a significant decline, with light crude oil futures for March delivery dropping by $1.79 to $62.84 per barrel, a decrease of 2.77%; Brent crude futures for April fell by $1.88 to $67.52 per barrel, down 2.71% [10] - Precious metals also faced pressure, with spot gold down 3.26% to $4,918.36 per ounce and silver down 10.89% to $75.0942 per ounce [10]

Market Overview - US stock market experienced a significant decline, driven by concerns over the accelerated penetration of artificial intelligence impacting the software industry and office space demand [1] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 669.42 points, a decrease of 1.34%, closing at 49,451.98 points; the S&P 500 dropped by 108.71 points, down 1.57%, closing at 6,832.76 points; the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 469.32 points, a decline of 2.03%, closing at 22,597.15 points [1] Technology Sector Performance - Major tech stocks faced pressure, with Apple experiencing a sharp decline of 5%, marking its largest single-day drop since April 2025, following claims by the US Federal Trade Commission regarding Apple's suppression of conservative content [3] - Other tech giants also saw declines: Meta Platforms down 2.82%, Amazon down 2.20%, Tesla down 2.62%, Nvidia down 1.64%, Microsoft down 0.63%, and Alphabet's Class C shares down 0.63% [3][4] Commercial Real Estate Impact - The sell-off in the US stock market focused on commercial real estate and related financial services, with fears that increased use of AI tools could structurally weaken demand for office space, impacting leasing and valuation systems [5] - Major commercial real estate service companies saw significant stock price drops, with CBRE Group down 8.8%, JLL down 7.6%, and Cushman & Wakefield down 11.5% [6] - Analysts noted that the discussion around AI reducing office demand has been ongoing, and the recent sell-off in brokerage stocks has led investors to reassess commercial real estate risks more directly [6] Transportation and Logistics Sector - The transportation and logistics sector also faced significant pressure, with the Dow Jones Transportation Average dropping over 4%, marking its worst day since the US announced tariff increases in April of last year [6] - Among the 20 components of the Dow Jones Transportation Average, 17 stocks declined, with Landstar System and C.H. Robinson experiencing the largest drops of 15.6% and 14.5%, respectively [7] - Concerns were heightened following Algorhythm Holdings' disclosure that its SemiCab division increased customer freight volumes by 300% to 400% without a corresponding increase in workforce, raising fears about AI's impact on labor demand in the logistics industry [7] Global Market Reactions - The impact of the US market decline extended to European markets, with Swiss logistics group Kuehne + Nagel's stock falling by 13% and Danish logistics firm DSV A/S dropping over 10% [8] Economic Data and Interest Rates - Recent labor market data showed a smaller-than-expected decline in initial jobless claims, leading to fluctuating market expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate path for the year [8] - The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds fell by 8.1 basis points to 4.102%, marking the largest single-day drop since October, while the yield on 2-year bonds decreased by 4.8 basis points to 3.464% [8] Commodity Market Performance - International oil prices saw a notable decline, with light crude oil futures for March dropping by $1.79 to $62.84 per barrel, a decrease of 2.77%, and Brent crude oil futures for April falling by $1.88 to $67.52 per barrel, down 2.71% [9] - Precious metals also faced pressure, with spot gold down 3.26% to $4,918.36 per ounce and silver down 10.89% to $75.0942 per ounce [9]

Core Viewpoint - Trucking and logistics stocks have experienced a significant decline due to concerns that rapidly advancing AI technology will increase competition for established firms reliant on software for their services [1] Industry Summary - Shares of logistics companies such as Landstar System and C.H. Robinson fell more than 14%, while the Dow Jones Transportation Average dropped 4% after reaching a record high [1] - The decline in logistics shares follows a selloff in software stocks, with investors worried that future AI products could severely impact profit margins of established businesses [1] - The market sentiment reflects a trend of reacting aggressively to any news related to AI, as noted by Jefferies trader Jeffrey Favuzza [1] Company Summary - Algorhythm Holdings, an AI-focused logistics firm, reported that its SemiCab unit increased customers' freight volumes by 300%-400% without a corresponding increase in operational headcount, leading to a 30% surge in its stock price [1] - Algorhythm Holdings, previously known as The Singing Machine Company, transitioned from selling karaoke machines to focusing on AI logistics solutions [1]