Two liquefied natural gas markets on Abaxx posted new monthly volume highs for a second straight month.

Abaxx Technologies Inc. (TSX:ABXX, OTCQX:ABXXF) reported Q2 2026 results, citing a 276% QoQ rise in total volume to 888,902 contracts and ADV to 14,572. Transaction and clearing fees were C$4.50M. The company reported a net loss of C$28.8M and ended Q2 with C$95.1M cash after raising C$69.0M gross proceeds. It also updated IFRS 15 accounting for liquidity credits.

Vertiv (VRT) and Nvidia developed a method to reduce AI data center power and cooling setup time from 120 to 48 days. Vertiv estimates this could boost AI token output by 30% in the first year. VRT shares rose 4% to $212.51 on Oct. 21. The approach is being tested in a 41-megawatt Norway project. Vertiv's Q3 earnings report is scheduled for Oct. 28.

Moderna's stock fell 25% on Thursday despite positive leaked data showing its cancer vaccine, developed with Merck, reduced melanoma recurrence risk by over 40% when combined with Keytruda. The vaccine also reduced cancer spread risk by 38%. Moderna's stock has risen over 500% this year on vaccine expectations. The trial focused on personalized treatment for melanoma, with experts calling it a landmark in cancer research.

Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine, intismeran autogene, combined with Keytruda, met its main goal in a late-stage trial, reducing the risk of disease recurrence or death by 42% compared to Keytruda alone. Despite this, shares of both companies fell, with Moderna down nearly 25% and Merck around 1%. Analysts defended the results, calling them compelling and practice-changing.

Tesla announced a Q2 2027 target for limited activation of customer-owned Model Y vehicles in its Robotaxi fleet, requiring V15 software and operation in approved areas. The company has 1.7M paid Full Self-Driving customers but faces regulatory and technical hurdles. Tesla's history of delayed timelines raises doubts about the deadline.

Microsoft Corp (MSFT) released Gears of War: E-Day, with a production budget exceeding $500M. Early sales of 230K units in the first week generated $37M in revenue, falling short of profitability. MSFT is modestly undervalued by 11.9% according to GF Value™, with a GF Score™ of 99/100. Insider activity shows significant net selling over the past 12 months.