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FreeCast, Inc. (CAST) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. false 0001633369 0001633369 2026-07-17 2026-07-17 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of ear

Jefferies upgraded Castellum AB to hold from underperform and raised its price target to SEK125 from SEK105, citing planned SEK15.6 billion share buybacks in 2026-27 (25% of Dec 2025 shares) and revised forecasts. Jefferies expects EPS of SEK8.45 for 2026 and notes weak office demand, with 2026-27 credit metrics remaining tight.

Investing.com reports Castellum AB shares fell 4.7% to SEK 126.6. UBS downgraded Castellum from Buy to Neutral, saying about 25% YTD gains and prior rerating drivers, including over SEK 20bn in disposals and buybacks, are largely priced in. Barclays upgraded to Equal Weight and raised its target to SEK 130 but cut 2026 EPS by 8% and 2027 by 7%.

Castro Model (TASE: CAST) said it signed a five-year franchise agreement with China’s Anta Sports Products to distribute and sell Anta in Israel. The deal includes wholesale licensing, dedicated stores, and a local website, with estimated investment of NIS 30m and start in 2027. Castro may seek partners for up to 49% of a subsidiary; Anta is HK-listed with 2025 revenue of $11.6b.

Barclays upgraded Castellum AB (ST:CAST) to Equal Weight from Underweight and raised its price target to SEK130 from SEK105, citing confidence in management execution after ~SEK18bn asset disposals and plans to return proceeds via buybacks. Barclays expects ~60% of proceeds for repurchases and 40% for debt reduction, but cut recurring EPS forecasts for 2026/2027.

FreeCast, Inc. (CAST) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. EX-10.2 4 ea029701201ex10-2.htm FORM OF SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.2 SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT This Securities Purchase Agreement (this “ Agreement ”) is dated as of June 30, 2026, between FreeCast, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “ Company ”), and the purchase

FreeCast (NASDAQ:CAST) shares fell after the company announced a $23.7M private placement. It plans to sell 4,666,667 Class A shares and pre-funded warrants for 3,243,807 shares at a $0.0001 exercise price, exercisable after shareholder approval. Proceeds will fund working capital; closing expected July 2, 2026. Analysts project an Aug. 14 loss of $0.08/share on $100.8M revenue.

U.S. indexes rose Thursday. QuantumScape (QS) jumped 16.52% to $8.04. Butterfly Network (BFLY) gained 55.87% to $8.90 and rose 2.35% after hours. Bloom Energy (BE) climbed 15.41% to $328.91. Accenture (ACN) fell 17.97% to $127.98 after reporting fiscal Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.80 on $18.72B revenue. FreeCast (CAST) surged 56.70% to $8.07, then fell 10.16% in extended trading.

FreeCast shares swung after the company said it expanded a distribution agreement with DIRECTV. CAST rose 141.94% on Monday to $3.75, then fell Tuesday as traders took profits. The move also refocused attention on FreeCast’s going-concern risk: its March 31, 2026 filing reported $92,909 revenue, a $4.53M net loss, $119,302 cash, and “substantial doubt” about continued operations without more capital; three customers drove over 80% of revenue.

FreeCast Inc. (NASDAQ:CAST) said partners can add DIRECTV to its branded streaming, broadband, wireless, community, hospitality and residential solutions. The company extended gains after expanding its DIRECTV relationship, enabling DIRECTV streaming without a home satellite dish and through existing sales channels. CAST shares last traded at $4.57, up 163% on the day; the article cites a $6.00 average price target and an Aug. 14, 2026 estimated earnings date.