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Any content you receive is for information purposes only. Always conduct your own research. *Sponsored Autonomix Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMIX) Just Took The Top Spot On Paul Prescott’s Watchlist This Morning —Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Don’t Miss The Next Breakout—Get Real-Time Alerts Sent Directly To Your Phone. Up To 10X Faster Than Email. Pull Up (AMIX) While It’s Still Early… May 19, 2026 We're Watching (Nasdaq: AMIX) Now—Pull It Up Before the Bell Rings Dear Reader, Street Ideas added Autonomix Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMIX) to the top of its watchlist this Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, after several factors quickly moved the company onto our radar. With fewer than 12M shares listed in the public float, verified first-in-human clinical proof-of-concept data, and analyst targets from Maxim Group and Ladenburg Thalmann sitting well above current levels, this is the type of setup we pay close attention to early in the session. Analyst Anthony Vendetti of Maxim Group has published a $2 target on (AMIX), while healthcare analyst Jeffrey S. Cohen of Ladenburg Thalmann Co. Inc. holds an $8.20 target. When those three factors converge — a small float, early clinical data, and analyst conviction — it tends to get noticed. That's why (AMIX) is at the top of our radar this morning as the session gets underway. That combination gives (AMIX) a profile worth looking at closely right now. The company is not just another early-stage medical-device name — it is working on a platform designed to identify, treat, and verify overactive nerves through a minimally invasive catheter-based approach. Before we get into the clinical data and broader platform potential, it is important to understand exactly what Autonomix Medical is building. What Is Autonomix Medical? Autonomix Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMIX) is a medical device company focused on transforming the way diseases involving the peripheral nervous system are diagnosed and treated. The company's platform technology centers on a catheter-based microchip sensing array capable of detecting and differentiating neural signals at amplitudes as low as less than 5 microvolts — far below the 100 µV threshold of conventional cardiac sensing tools. That sensitivity gap is precisely what makes this technology first-in-class. The platform follows a "Sense, Treat and Verify" workflow. First, the proprietary ASIC-powered microchip maps overactive nerves through the vessel wall without open surgery. Next, a radiofrequency ablation catheter delivers thermal energy to eliminate target nerves. Finally, the sensing catheter is reinserted to confirm treatment effectiveness in real time — something no competing technology currently enables. (AMIX) holds a portfolio of 120+ issued and pending patents protecting this approach. The company's initial clinical focus is pancreatic cancer pain — a notoriously undertreated condition where patients often face severe, intractable pain as the disease progresses. That is what makes (AMIX) so interesting at this stage: the lead focus is highly specific, but the underlying platform was built with far broader applications in mind. If the company continues showing that it can locate, treat, and verify problematic nerve activity through a catheter-based approach, the implications may extend well beyond pancreatic cancer pain. That is where the bigger picture starts to come into focus. A Market Measured Over $100B The addressable landscape for (AMIX)'s nerve-targeted platform is broad. According to the company's corporate presentation, the combined targeted market potential across chronic pain, cardiovascular, and pulmonary disease exceeds $100B. The global pain management market is sized at approximately $75B, the hypertension treatment market contributes roughly $23B, and the COPD treatment market adds approximately $18B more. Pancreatic cancer — where roughly 66,000 Americans receive a diagnosis annually — serves as (AMIX)'s proof-of-concept lead indication, and success here is designed to unlock the broader platform across dozens of conditions where the peripheral nervous system is implicated. Clinical Data That Commands Attention The results from (AMIX)'s PoC 1 first-in-human study in pancreatic cancer pain are notable. Among 16 femoral access patients who responded to treatment, 100% showed a positive response to the procedure. Pain relief emerged as early as 24 hours post-procedure. At the 3-month post-hoc analysis, the mean VAS pain score fell from a severe-pain baseline of 7.81 down to 2.67 — a 65.6% reduction — more than three times the 20% VAS threshold broadly recognized as clinically significant pain relief. At that same 3-month mark, 100% of responders required zero opi-oid use, and quality-of-life scores showed a 77% improvement. No device- or procedure-related serious adverse events were recorded in that patient group. The PoC 2 follow-on study is now underway with 20 subjects, expanding into additional visceral cancers — including stomach, liver, and bile duct — as well as earlier-stage pancreatic cancer patients. Its findings will inform the design of a U.S. IDE clinical trial, which sits between current PoC work and the company's targeted FDA De Novo submission in 2028. That clinical progress gives (AMIX) a much stronger story than a typical early-stage medical-device profile. Between the first-in-human response data, the active PoC 2 follow-on study, and the longer-term FDA pathway now coming into view, there are several factors converging at once. Here are the seven reasons (AMIX) is standing out to us this morning. Tuesday, May 19, 2026: (AMIX) Is One To Watch This Morning Here’s 7 Reasons Why… 1. Analyst Coverage: Two independent healthcare analysts have published targets on (AMIX), including $2 from Maxim Group and $8.20 from Ladenburg Thalmann. 2. Small Float: With fewer than 12M shares listed as available to the public, (AMIX)’s small float could have the potential for big moves if demand begins to shift. 3. Clinical Response: Early PoC 1 data showed patients treated with (AMIX) experienced a 65.6% reduction in mean VAS pain scores at the 3-month follow-up mark. 4. Pain-Medication Reduction: At the same 3-month checkpoint, 100% of responding patients in the (AMIX) study required no opi-oid-based pain medication following the procedure. 5. Patent Portfolio: More than 120 issued and pending patents support the proprietary nerve-sensing and ablation platform developed by (AMIX). 6. Next Potential Catalyst: PoC 2 enrollment is underway for (AMIX), expanding into additional visceral cancers while helping shape a planned U.S. IDE clinical trial pathway toward a targeted 2028 FDA De Novo submission. 7. First-In-Class: The microchip sensing array used by (AMIX) can detect neural signals below 5 microvolts, far below the approximate 100 µV threshold of conventional cardiac sensing systems. That is why (AMIX) is not just another ticker crossing the screen this morning. The small float, analyst coverage, early clinical response data, patent position, and active PoC 2 study create a setup with several moving parts worth watching closely. When this many details line up at once, it is no wonder why (AMIX) just landed on our radar. Pull Up (AMIX) While It’s Still Early… When you line up the float, analyst coverage, first-in-human data, patent protection, and active PoC 2 enrollment, (AMIX) presents a profile that deserves close attention this morning. The company’s early clinical results — including a 65.6% reduction in mean VAS pain scores and no opi-oid-based pain medication required among responding patients at the 3-month checkpoint — give this developing medical-device story several important pieces to watch as the planned U.S. IDE pathway takes shape. (AMIX) has our full attention this morning. Pull it up before the session gets underway. I may have another update very soon. Sincerely, Paul Prescott Co-Founder & Managing Editor Street Ideas Newsletter   Street-Ideas.com (“Street-Ideas” or “SI” ) is owned by 147 Media LLC, a single member limited liability company. Data is provided from third-party sources and SI is not responsible for its accuracy. Make sure to always do your own research and due diligence on any day and swing profile SI brings to your attention. Any emojis used do not have a specific defined meaning, and may be used inconsistently. 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Any content you receive is for information purposes only. Always conduct your own research. *Sponsored Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL) Just Hit The Top of Krypton Street’s Watchlist This Morning—Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Don’t Miss The Next Breakout—Get Real-Time Alerts Sent Directly To Your Phone. Up To 10X Faster Than Email. Get Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL) On Your Radar While It’s Still Early… May 19. 2026 Today’s Early Focus | Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL) — Get Our Full Report Right Now Dear Reader, At Krypton Street, we don't put a name on our watchlist unless the pieces are already in motion — and with Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL), they are. The company has already minted its first tokens, completed a successful beta program, and is now on the runway to a Q2 2026 public launch of a platform that lets users own a gram of physical gold — serial number, vault address, and real-time proof of custody included. What pushed (BGL) to the top of the Krypton Street watchlist this morning — Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — is what the CEO did next: he voluntarily gave up $2.25M in annual compensation to take 100% equity instead. That kind of skin in the game has a way of sharpening our focus. But keep in mind, (BGL) has less than 24M shares listed as available to the public. When companies have small public floats like that, the potential exists for big moves if demand begins to shift. And (BGL) appears to be flying under the radar as it’s currently trending below $1. What’s even more exciting, Zacks SCR has recently set a $20 target on (BGL), which suggests over 2,200% upside potential from its recent $.85 range. The more we looked at Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL), the more it stood out as a company doing something few others have even attempted—connecting physical gold ownership with modern digital infrastructure in a way that feels both timely and easy to understand. With a public launch approaching, a small float, and leadership tying its future directly to the company's performance, (BGL) has quickly become one of the more exciting stories on our radar. And once you see how all the pieces fit together, it becomes much easier to understand why (BGL) just hit our watchlist. What Is Blue Gold Limited? (BGL) is a next-generation gold development and technology company with a mission that goes beyond traditional mining. See (BGL)’s latest corporate presentation here. The Company is building what it describes as the world's first vertically integrated mine-to-market gold platform — combining physical gold acquisition, proprietary trading, and a suite of gold-backed digital financial products. (BGL) listed on Nasdaq in June 2025 and has since moved aggressively on two fronts: assembling a pipeline of gold mining assets across Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa, and building the fintech infrastructure to digitize and distribute that gold globally. At the center of the digital strategy is the Standard Gold Coin (SGC) — an ERC-20 token built on Base, Coinbase's Layer 2 blockchain, where each token corresponds to exactly one gram of allocated physical gold stored in Brinks Dubai. Users can see their specific bar serial numbers, vault allocations, and real-time gold pricing directly within the ONE Wallet app. It's a level of transparency the digital gold space hasn't seen before. The Company's corporate offices are in London with operational hubs in Wyoming, the UAE, and Ghana. A Gold Platform Built for the 21st Century: The Market Potential Is Enormous The global stablecoin market has expanded from approximately $120B in 2024 to an estimated $400B by year-end 2025, with projections pointing toward $10T by 2030. Within that universe, commodity-backed stablecoins represent only about $1.8–1.9B today — but they've grown approximately 68% year-over-year. The $12T gold market remains largely dormant in vaults and ETFs, with less than 1% integrated into modern financial systems. (BGL) is building directly into that gap. Digital Products in Final Stages On March 13, 2026, (BGL) announced the successful beta of its Standard Gold Coin and ONE Wallet, with a Q2 2026 public launch on track. The ONE Wallet — powered by Thirdweb's wallet infrastructure — allows users to onramp USD via USDC, purchase SGC, and send or receive gold peer-to-peer. Real-time price feeds run through Chainlink Oracle. Later in 2026, the Company plans to launch a full Blue Gold One fin-tech platform including a gold-backed debit card over Visa or MasterCard networks. Pre-launch demand has been substantial: pre-registrations exceeded 1 Mln SGC tokens within days of the registration opening — representing 1 Mln grams of gold. Physical Asset Foundation (BGL) isn't just a software story. In 2025, the Company evaluated a pipeline of eight operating mines and greenfield projects and signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Mampon Gold Mine in Ghana's Ashanti Gold Belt. Two additional acquisition targets are being advanced with combined anticipated annual production exceeding 200,000 ounces. Additionally, a partnership with Hudson Dunes, a Dubai-based global commodity trader, provides access to up to 1 Mln ounces of physical gold for tokenization and a $15M proprietary gold trading facility. Hudson Dunes subsequently deepened that commitment with a $10M PIPE at $4 per share in February 2026. Analyst Coverage Zacks SCR analyst Tom Kerr maintains a $20 target on (BGL), based on peer revenue multiples and a DCF model using conservative estimates and a 15% discount rate. Zacks has estimated 2026 revenues of $58.1M, growing to $148.3M in 2027 and $291.1M in 2028. The Zacks target does not incorporate any value from the Bogoso Prestea mine — Kerr notes that at any gold price above $3,000/oz, the NPV of the mine alone would exceed (BGL)’s current market cap. Latest Developments — April 21, 2026 Gustavo Gomes Appointed COO and EVP, Mining Blue Gold named Gustavo Gomes as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Mining. Gomes brings more than four decades of global mining leadership, including senior executive roles at BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, ArcelorMittal, and Vale, and most recently served as CEO of the Ambatovy nickel and cobalt joint venture — one of the world's largest integrated mining and refining operations — where he led a workforce of approximately 8,000. His appointment is initially on a part-time basis as the company advances toward production readiness. — April 23, 2026 Daniel Driscoll Appointed Chief Legal Officer Blue Gold appointed Daniel Driscoll as Chief Legal Officer, also initially in a part-time capacity. Driscoll brings nearly 20 years of natural resources legal experience, including senior roles at Endeavour Mining — the FTSE 100 gold producer — and Eni. His background spans complex cross-border transactions, financings, and project development with a particular focus on Africa, making the appointment especially relevant given the company's ongoing Ghana arbitration. — May 6, 2026 Procedural Win in Ghana Arbitration In a notable development for the company's $1B+ arbitration against the Republic of Ghana — administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration — the tribunal rejected Ghana's request to split the case into three separate stages. The case will now proceed on a single consolidated track, which BGL says will resolve its Treaty claims "much more quickly and efficiently." The company is represented by Mayer Brown and is now preparing its Memorial on the Merits, the next substantive filing in the proceeding. 7 Reasons Why (BGL) is Topping This Morning’s Watchlist—Tuesday,May 19, 2026… 1. Analyst Target: Zacks SCR has assigned a $20 target on (BGL), which suggests more than 2,200% upside potential from its recent $.85range. 2. Small Float: With fewer than 24M shares listed as available to the public, (BGL)’s small float could have the potential to witness big moves if demand begins to shift. 3. Launch Nears: After completing a successful beta program, (BGL) is now heading toward a Q2 2026 public launch for its Standard Gold Coin and ONE Wallet. 4. CEO Confidence: By giving up $2.25M in annual compensation to take 100% equity instead, (BGL) leadership has tied its own outcome directly to the company’s performance. 5. Gold Meets Tech: Rather than being just another mining story, (BGL) is combining physical gold acquisition with block-chain-based products built around one-gram gold-backed tokens. 6. Asset Backing: Alongside its digital platform, (BGL) has a physical asset foundation that includes the Mampon Gold Mine agreement, additional acquisition targets, and access to up to 1 Mln ounces of gold through Hudson Dunes. 7. Early Demand: Within days of registration opening, (BGL) said pre-registrations exceeded 1 Mln SGC tokens, representing 1 Mln grams of gold. Get Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL) On Your Radar While It’s Still Early… There are moments when a company begins to stand out—not because of hype, but because multiple pieces start lining up at the same time. That’s what we’re seeing with (BGL). Start with the structure: fewer than 17M shares are currently available to the public, which means shifts in demand can have an outsized impact compared to more widely held names. Then when you layer in the analyst coverage—Zacks SCR has placed a $20 target on (BGL), which suggests over 2,200% upside potential from its recent $.85 range. But what really sets this story apart is what’s happening operationally. (BGL) is approaching a Q2 2026 public launch of its Standard Gold Coin and ONE Wallet after already completing a successful beta phase. That product isn’t theoretical—it’s built around the idea of linking one gram of physical gold to a digital token, giving users visibility into serial numbers, vault storage, and pricing in real time. At the same time, leadership has made a notable decision: the CEO stepped away from $2.25M in annual compensation to take equity instead, aligning personal outcomes directly with how the company performs moving forward. There are also early signals of interest. Within days of opening registration, the company reported more than 1 Mln SGC tokens reserved—representing 1 Mln grams of gold tied to future usage of the platform. And importantly, this isn’t just a digital concept. (BGL) has been building a physical foundation as well, including a signed agreement for the Mampon Gold Mine, additional acquisition targets, and access to up to 1 Mln ounces of gold through its relationship with Hudson Dunes. When you step back, you have a company bringing together physical assets, digital infrastructure, and a near-term rollout—all while operating within a structure that doesn’t require massive capital inflows to attract attention. See (BGL)’s latest corporate presentation here. We have all eyes on (BGL) this morning—Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Get (BGL) on your screen while it’s still early. Sincerely, Alex Ramsay Co-Founder / Managing Editor Krypton Street Newsletter KryptonStreet.com (“KryptonStreet” or “KS” ) is owned by Media 1717 LLC, a single member limited liability company. Data is provided from third-party sources and KS is not responsible for its accuracy. 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