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As AI Answer Engines Reshape Discovery, Brand Coherence Becomes a Machine-Readability Problem, According to della

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Gartner expects AI to cut search volume by a quarter by 2026. When a machine describes your brand to a buyer, the brands that send consistent signals get described accurately. The rest get guessed at.

By Sophie Gold, Founder and President of della

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The shift to AI-driven discovery is changing what brand consistency is for, according to della, an independent creative studio. For twenty years, a brand’s job online was to be found. Someone typed a query, a page of links appeared, and the brand competed for a click. That era is closing. Increasingly, a buyer asks a question and an AI engine answers it directly, in its own words, having read the brand rather than linked to it. Gartner predicts that traditional search engine volume will fall 25 percent by 2026 as AI chatbots and virtual agents absorb the queries that used to end in a click.

This is a bigger shift than a change in traffic. A machine has moved between the brand and the buyer, and that machine does not present your brand. It describes it. It reads everything it can find about you, from your homepage to a regional campaign to a two-year-old creator video to a stray line in a press release, and it synthesizes a single answer. The quality of that answer depends entirely on how consistent the signals were that it read.

That turns an old brand discipline into an urgent one.

A brand universe is the complete living system around a brand: its story, its characters, its behaviors, its visual language, its cultural relationships, its recurring formats and its accumulated memory. A human audience absorbs that universe slowly, over many impressions, and forgives the odd off note. A generative engine does something different. It ingests the whole universe at once and averages it. Where the signals agree, it returns a confident, specific description. Where they contradict, it does what any model does with noise: it smooths the contradiction into something vague, or it guesses.

So the cost of incoherence has changed shape.

For years, the penalty for an inconsistent brand was forgettability. A scattered brand simply failed to accumulate in human memory. That penalty still applies, and it is expensive. In Lucidpress’s 2019 State of Brand Consistency report, a survey of more than 200 organizations, consistent branding was associated with revenue gains of as much as 33 percent, while 81 percent of organizations said they still struggle with off-brand content. The newer penalty is sharper. An inconsistent brand is no longer just forgotten by people. It is misdescribed by machines, at the precise moment a buyer is asking what the brand is.

And the volume of signal is exploding, which makes the averaging worse. McKinsey’s 2023 analysis of generative AI estimated it could add value equivalent to 5 to 15 percent of total marketing spend, roughly 463 billion dollars a year, much of it in content. Every brand now produces more, from more makers, faster: internal teams, agencies, creators, regional offices, and a growing stack of AI tools that will draft anything in no particular voice. More signal is not more clarity. If the added volume pulls in different directions, all it does is hand the answer engine more contradictions to flatten into mush.

What makes a brand legible to a machine turns out to be the same thing that made it coherent to a person: one continuous intelligence holding the through-line.

Gartner’s own guidance for this shift points the same way. Its analysts advise that as search gives way to AI answers, companies must focus on producing unique, useful content that demonstrates expertise, experience, authoritativeness and trustworthiness. Those are not qualities a single asset can carry. They are properties of a body of work that agrees with itself over time. A brand that says the same true things, in the same recognizable voice, across every surface gives both the human and the model a stable entity to trust. A brand that contradicts itself gives them a blur.

This is why brand coherence has quietly become an operating requirement rather than an aesthetic preference.

Guidelines cannot deliver it alone. A style guide can specify a logo and a palette, but it cannot sit in the room for the thousands of daily decisions, across all those makers, that determine whether the brand’s signals converge or scatter. That requires supervision: a continuous editorial intelligence connecting strategy, culture, creative and production, accountable not for any single piece but for the coherence of the whole. It is the difference between a brand that is merely producing and a brand that is legible.

One pattern from our own work at della, offered as observation rather than measured data: when a brand reads as scattered, whether to a customer or, increasingly, to a model, the cause is almost never a weak team. It is that no one was asked to hold the whole. Give that job an owner, and the same makers, unchanged, begin to send one signal instead of a dozen.

The answer-engine era does not change what a strong brand is. It raises the stakes on getting it right. When a machine stands between you and your buyer and describes you from whatever it can find, consistency stops being housekeeping and becomes the difference between being understood and being approximated. In that world, an incoherent brand is not simply forgotten. It is unreliable, and the machines will say so.

Your brand already produces the signals. Supervision is what turns them into a universe coherent enough that a person, and now a machine, can describe it back to you correctly.

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Gartner, Gartner Predicts Search Engine Volume Will Drop 25% by 2026, Due to AI Chatbots and Other Virtual Agents (Feb. 19, 2024). https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-02-19-gartner-predicts-search-engine-volume-will-drop-25-percent-by-2026-due-to-ai-chatbots-and-other-virtual-agents

McKinsey & Company, The economic potential of generative AI (2023): generative AI could add value equivalent to 5-15% of total marketing spend, roughly $463 billion annually. https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/tech-and-ai/our-insights/the-economic-potential-of-generative-ai-the-next-productivity-frontier

Lucidpress, The State of Brand Consistency (2019): up to 33% revenue lift from consistent branding; 81% of organizations still deal with off-brand content; survey of 200+ organizations. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/study-finds-companies-with-consistent-branding-can-see-up-to-33-increase-in-revenue-300967219.html

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Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) Reports Third Quarter Financial Results, Highlighting Strong Cash Balance, Reduction in Liabilities and Positive EPS

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Company Maintains Strong Cash Position of $26.2 Million, Reduces Total Liabilities by Approximately 40%, and Reports Positive Earnings per Share (EPS) of $0.02

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) (“Solidion Technology” or “the Company”), an advanced battery technology provider, today reported its Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Solidion Technology and additional information can be found in Solidion Technology’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”). This earnings release should be read together with the information contained in the Form 10-Q.

Solidion Technology maintained a healthy cash balance of approximately $26.2 million, reduced total liabilities by approximately 40% compared to year-end 2025, and reported positive net income for the quarter.

Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Corporate Highlights 

Strong Liquidity: Maintained cash and cash equivalents of $26.2 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $27.7 million at June 30, 2026.Positive Working Capital: Working capital of $19.6 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to a deficit of $11.2 million at December 31, 2025.Reduced Liabilities: Total liabilities declined approximately 40% to $7.5 million, compared to $12.0 million at December 31, 2025.Positive Net Income: Reported quarterly net income of approximately $244,000, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million in the prior-year period.Strengthened Stockholders’ Equity: Stockholders’ equity reached $23.8 million, compared to a deficit of $7.2 million at year-end 2025.Financial Flexibility: The Company believes its capital position supports continued investment in its technology portfolio and evaluation of strategic acquisition opportunities.Board Governance: On August 31, 2026, the Company expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of three independent directors, Mark Schwartz, Kimi L. Ellen and Dante W. Robinson.Share Repurchase Program: On September 13, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 million of the Company’s common stock.

TABLE 1: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Metric

Q3 2026

Q3 2025

Revenue

$41,638

$9,350

Cost of revenue

$120,000

$4,321

Selling, general and administrative, Research and Development

$2,240,915

$1,747,929

Total other income (expense)

$2,563,700

$(2,349,245)

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$0.02

$(1.33)

“During the third quarter, we continued strengthening Solidion Technology’s financial foundation while positioning the Company for its next phase of growth,” said Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology. “We remain disciplined and opportunistic in our approach to acquisitions. Our healthy cash position and improved balance sheet provide us with the flexibility to continue to pursue opportunities that complement our existing technology and manufacturing capabilities.”

“We believe our strategy positions Solidion Technology to capitalize on opportunities across the energy storage industry, while maintaining our commitment to long-term shareholder value.”

Business Highlights

Technology and Commercialization

PEAK Series UPS for AI Data Centers: Solidion has developed its PEAK Series uninterruptible power supply system using its 5500 silicon-carbon anode cell. Based on Company testing, the system is designed to reduce UPS footprint by up to 30%, while the cell is designed to last up to three times longer than conventional backup battery systems.High-Power Battery Cells: Solidion has developed its high-energy 5.5Ah 21700 cylindrical cell, with an energy density of 305 Wh/kg and continuous charge/discharge capability exceeding 2C.Government Research Programs: Solidion is conducting research under two U.S. Department of Energy grants, both conducted jointly with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Company’s partner on its 2025 R&D 100 Award. The Company is also performing research under a firm-fixed-price U.S. Army STTR contract to develop a flexible, fiber-based rechargeable battery system.

Strategic Priorities

For the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, Solidion Technology intends to remain an opportunistic and disciplined acquirer of revenue-generating assets and businesses in the battery storage sector that amplify its existing technology and IP portfolio while simultaneously advancing its commercialization initiatives and strengthening its manufacturing and commercial capabilities.

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) is an advanced battery technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio. Solidion develops silicon-rich anodes, solid-state batteries, and fire-retardant electrolytes designed to deliver higher energy density, improved safety, and lower cost for the electric vehicle, energy storage, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and AI data center markets, including next-generation backup power for data center operators. The Company is backed by a global portfolio of over 385 patents covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas-free, and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, and advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies. Solidion also pursues a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on opportunities that complement its platform and create long-term shareholder value.

For more information, please visit www.ir.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Solidion Technology Inc., (NASDAQ: STI) (the “Company,” “Solidion,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “forecasts” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “position,” “is likely,” “expect” and similar expressions or the negative thereof, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example, statements about our financial and business performance and statements about our business, expansion plans and opportunities. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the inability of our batteries to perform as expected, including design or manufacturing defects; competition in the evolving battery cell market and the selection of other battery cell technologies by OEMs; the need for additional safety testing of our battery technology before it can be installed in electric vehicles; reliance on complex production equipment, and operational and cost uncertainty in production; the performance of licensed technologies that have not been commercialized, or have only been commercialized to a limited extent; raw material and component price increases, supply constraints, and our ability to control costs and achieve cost advantages at scale; the pace of consumer adoption of electric vehicles; the unavailability of government incentives and subsidies; our ability to attract customers and to accurately forecast supply, demand and manufacturing requirements; our ability to attract and retain key employees and qualified personnel; our limited operating history and untested business model; our history of losses; our ability to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, or at all; our ability to manage growth and build our brand; the accuracy of assumptions and estimates behind our technical and production timelines and our financial statements; material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; product liability claims, litigation, regulatory actions and government investigations; substantial and changing regulations; cybersecurity incidents, security breaches, and data privacy compliance; tariffs and trade tensions, including a potential global trade war; and other risks detailed in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, particularly in the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) Reports Third Quarter Financial Results, Highlighting Strong Cash Balance, Reduction in Liabilities and Positive EPS

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Company Maintains Strong Cash Position of $26.2 Million, Reduces Total Liabilities by Approximately 40%, and Reports Positive Earnings per Share (EPS) of $0.02

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) (“Solidion Technology” or “the Company”), an advanced battery technology provider, today reported its Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results. The condensed consolidated financial statements of Solidion Technology and additional information can be found in Solidion Technology’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”). This earnings release should be read together with the information contained in the Form 10-Q.

Solidion Technology maintained a healthy cash balance of approximately $26.2 million, reduced total liabilities by approximately 40% compared to year-end 2025, and reported positive net income for the quarter.

Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Corporate Highlights 

Strong Liquidity: Maintained cash and cash equivalents of $26.2 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to $27.7 million at June 30, 2026.Positive Working Capital: Working capital of $19.6 million as of September 30, 2026, compared to a deficit of $11.2 million at December 31, 2025.Reduced Liabilities: Total liabilities declined approximately 40% to $7.5 million, compared to $12.0 million at December 31, 2025.Positive Net Income: Reported quarterly net income of approximately $244,000, compared to a net loss of $4.1 million in the prior-year period.Strengthened Stockholders’ Equity: Stockholders’ equity reached $23.8 million, compared to a deficit of $7.2 million at year-end 2025.Financial Flexibility: The Company believes its capital position supports continued investment in its technology portfolio and evaluation of strategic acquisition opportunities.Board Governance: On August 31, 2026, the Company expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of three independent directors, Mark Schwartz, Kimi L. Ellen and Dante W. Robinson.Share Repurchase Program: On September 13, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 million of the Company’s common stock.

TABLE 1: QUARTERLY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Metric

Q3 2026

Q3 2025

Revenue

$41,638

$9,350

Cost of revenue

$120,000

$4,321

Selling, general and administrative, Research and Development

$2,240,915

$1,747,929

Total other income (expense)

$2,563,700

$(2,349,245)

Basic earnings (loss) per share

$0.02

$(1.33)

“During the third quarter, we continued strengthening Solidion Technology’s financial foundation while positioning the Company for its next phase of growth,” said Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology. “We remain disciplined and opportunistic in our approach to acquisitions. Our healthy cash position and improved balance sheet provide us with the flexibility to continue to pursue opportunities that complement our existing technology and manufacturing capabilities.”

“We believe our strategy positions Solidion Technology to capitalize on opportunities across the energy storage industry, while maintaining our commitment to long-term shareholder value.”

Business Highlights

Technology and Commercialization

PEAK Series UPS for AI Data Centers: Solidion has developed its PEAK Series uninterruptible power supply system using its 5500 silicon-carbon anode cell. Based on Company testing, the system is designed to reduce UPS footprint by up to 30%, while the cell is designed to last up to three times longer than conventional backup battery systems.High-Power Battery Cells: Solidion has developed its high-energy 5.5Ah 21700 cylindrical cell, with an energy density of 305 Wh/kg and continuous charge/discharge capability exceeding 2C.Government Research Programs: Solidion is conducting research under two U.S. Department of Energy grants, both conducted jointly with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Company’s partner on its 2025 R&D 100 Award. The Company is also performing research under a firm-fixed-price U.S. Army STTR contract to develop a flexible, fiber-based rechargeable battery system.

Strategic Priorities

For the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, Solidion Technology intends to remain an opportunistic and disciplined acquirer of revenue-generating assets and businesses in the battery storage sector that amplify its existing technology and IP portfolio while simultaneously advancing its commercialization initiatives and strengthening its manufacturing and commercial capabilities.

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) is an advanced battery technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio. Solidion develops silicon-rich anodes, solid-state batteries, and fire-retardant electrolytes designed to deliver higher energy density, improved safety, and lower cost for the electric vehicle, energy storage, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, and AI data center markets, including next-generation backup power for data center operators. The Company is backed by a global portfolio of over 385 patents covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas-free, and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, and advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies. Solidion also pursues a disciplined acquisition strategy focused on opportunities that complement its platform and create long-term shareholder value.

For more information, please visit www.ir.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Solidion Technology Inc., (NASDAQ: STI) (the “Company,” “Solidion,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “forecasts” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “position,” “is likely,” “expect” and similar expressions or the negative thereof, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example, statements about our financial and business performance and statements about our business, expansion plans and opportunities. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the inability of our batteries to perform as expected, including design or manufacturing defects; competition in the evolving battery cell market and the selection of other battery cell technologies by OEMs; the need for additional safety testing of our battery technology before it can be installed in electric vehicles; reliance on complex production equipment, and operational and cost uncertainty in production; the performance of licensed technologies that have not been commercialized, or have only been commercialized to a limited extent; raw material and component price increases, supply constraints, and our ability to control costs and achieve cost advantages at scale; the pace of consumer adoption of electric vehicles; the unavailability of government incentives and subsidies; our ability to attract customers and to accurately forecast supply, demand and manufacturing requirements; our ability to attract and retain key employees and qualified personnel; our limited operating history and untested business model; our history of losses; our ability to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, or at all; our ability to manage growth and build our brand; the accuracy of assumptions and estimates behind our technical and production timelines and our financial statements; material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; product liability claims, litigation, regulatory actions and government investigations; substantial and changing regulations; cybersecurity incidents, security breaches, and data privacy compliance; tariffs and trade tensions, including a potential global trade war; and other risks detailed in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings, particularly in the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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FXT Named Most Innovative Broker at the 2026 Finance Magnates Awards

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Trader-first innovation recognised across FXT’s all-in-one trading ecosystem.

SYDNEY, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FXT has been named Most Innovative Broker 2026 in the global brokerage category at the Finance Magnates Awards, announced on 6 November in Limassol, Cyprus.

For FXT, the award marks more than technology. It celebrates a philosophy pursued since 2014: relentless innovation, Total Quality Management and the belief that every advancement should give traders more clarity, control and choice when markets move.

That philosophy shapes FXT’s all-in-one trading ecosystem, connecting multi-asset CFD trading, MetaTrader platforms, FXT WebTrader, the FXT App trading experience and account tools. Rather than forcing traders to piece together disconnected services, FXT is building around their decisions and workflows.

At the centre is FXT AI, an in-house, multi-agent trading co-pilot integrated into the FXT client environment, not a generic AI plug-in. Its Market Reader, Trade Mentor and Risk Monitor are designed to bring market context, trading behaviour and open-position exposure into clearer view. FXT AI supports decision-making; traders remain in control.

FXT Social Trading extends that approach, connecting Strategy Providers and Followers within a dedicated copy-trading ecosystem. Together, these capabilities reflect innovation shaped around real trading needs, not technology for technology’s sake.

“This is a proud moment for everyone at FXT. Our ambition has always been to put traders at the centre of the technology we build. Innovation and precision are not separate promises; they are the standards we work to every day,” said CEO Adam Phillips.

The award provides momentum to FXT’s brand belief: In Control. When It Gets Real. Because when markets become unpredictable, traders deserve tools built for the moments that matter.

About FXT
FXT is a global multi-asset forex and CFD broker built for traders who want greater clarity, control and choice when markets move. Since 2014, more than 100,000 traders worldwide have used FXT to access 200+ instruments across forex, indices, commodities and share CFDs. FXT supports trading through MT4, MT5, FXT WebTrader and the FXT Mobile App, with FXT AI built into the account experience.

FXT is a registered business name of Gleneagle Securities Pty Ltd, licensed by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission under licence number 40256.

CFDs are leveraged products and carry a high risk of loss. Product availability, trading conditions and protections vary by jurisdiction and account type.

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