One company gets exclusive North American rights to sell an AI learning platform and receives 60% of revenue.

Digital Currency X Technology (DCX) shares rose more than 31% after hours after announcing a non-binding MOU to invest $20 million in Whales AI’s education platform. DCX would get exclusive marketing and commercial rights in the U.S. and Canada, with revenue split 60/40. Deal is subject to due diligence and board approval, with no fiscal-year revenue expected.

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Greg Abel, increased investments in Alphabet and Delta Air Lines, and repurchased $4.5 billion of its own stock in Q2. Abel's strategy aligns with Buffett's value-focused approach, with Berkshire holding $359.2 billion in cash and short-term investments post-purchases. Berkshire's buybacks follow a rule where shares are repurchased only when below intrinsic value, with average prices of $476.01 in May and $487.98 in June.

AT&T (T) is selling its wireless business in Mexico and eliminating the role of its global marketing officer, Lori M. Lee, as part of a strategic shift to streamline its international operations. The changes reflect efforts to reconfigure its global strategy and may impact its competitive position in Latin America.

Scotiabank filed a Form 6-K on October 16, 2026, confirming the validity of US$2.3 billion in senior notes. The notes, maturing between 2029 and 2032, have fixed-to-floating and floating-rate structures. Legal opinions from Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP support the notes' validity. The filing is part of Scotiabank's broader capital markets program.

TD Cowen raised its price target for Strive, Inc. (ASST) to $56 from $44, citing faster Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation. Strive's BTC holdings grew to 35,595, exceeding estimates. The company issued $630M in preferred shares to fund purchases, maintaining a debt-free balance sheet. Analysts highlight the strategy of financing via preferred equity to grow BTC holdings without issuing common stock.

Israeli software company monday.com (MNDY) expects several senior management departures amid a restructuring and shift to AI-powered work platforms. The company announced a 20% workforce reduction in July, with restructuring costs estimated at $45M-$55M. Q2 2026 revenue was $364.6M, up 22% YoY, with net profit at $3.46M. Shares closed at $90, down 4% on the day and 37% YTD.