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1019 ET - MTY Food Group faces persistent macroeconomic headwinds and high uncertainty driven by intense quick-service restaurant competition. RBC's Ryland Conrad says in a report that uncertainty hinges around the scope, probability, timing and valuation of any potential transaction around MTY's ongoing strategic review, now in its tenth month. While an outcome could act as a catalyst for the stock, "sustained macro and competitive headwinds to limit any meaningful improvement in the near term." As a result, Conrad says the "focus remains on MTY's organic growth trajectory" where management continues improving and strengthening its network. The company is expected to report its 3Q results on Oct. 9. (adriano.marchese@wsj.com) (END) Dow Jones Newswires October 07, 2026 10:19 ET (14:19 GMT)

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Vystar mapped a commercial rollout for the R3ALM Ecosystem as it moves from testing to live deployment of remaining modules. The platform is positioned as a 22-module financial and commerce ecosystem aimed at connecting capital formation, tokenized assets, and decision tools. Near-term execution centers on tokenization and digital commerce projects in collectibles, entertainment, and financial services to validate the model. The strategy targets diversified revenue through project economics, including ownership stakes, participation in digital assets or currencies, and revenue sharing. Further updates are planned as projects advance and additional modules enter production. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Vystar Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202610070958PRIMZONEFULLFEED9841416) on October 07, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.