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These stocks have bright futures.

Some companies seem like obvious slam-dunk investments. They have a combination of durable business models, visible growth profiles, and strong financials. Because of that, you don't have to think twice when considering whether to buy these stocks.

Enbridge (ENB 0.04%), Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC 2.58%) (BIP 5.04%), and Brookfield Asset Management (BAM 0.14%) stand out to a few Fool.com contributing analysts as no-brainer buys for 2025 and beyond. Here's why they think these stocks will be great long-term investments.

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Enbridge has dividend investors covered today and tomorrow
Reuben Gregg Brewer (Enbridge): It is easy to get caught up in the fact that Enbridge has increased its dividend, in Canadian dollars, for 30 years and currently has a lofty 5.5% dividend yield. Those two facts do, indeed, make it a very attractive dividend stock.

But what about the business that backs the dividend? That's where the real magic is here. Enbridge started out largely transporting oil through its fee-based energy infrastructure system. Looking at the direction the world was going, it started to add more and more natural gas transportation assets to its system, including regulated natural gas utilities. And, along the way, it dipped its toe into clean energy investments, with some sizable stakes in offshore wind farm assets in Europe. The trend is what's important to note.

Essentially, Enbridge is a reliable dividend-paying energy stock that is changing its business along with the changing energy needs of the world. That is, in fact, the goal that management is pursuing. And it means that you, as a dividend investor, can comfortably own Enbridge even through the ongoing, likely decades-long, shift from dirtier fuels to cleaner ones.

The only drawback here is actually tied to the lofty dividend yield. Enbridge isn't likely to be a fast-growing business, so the yield is going to make up a huge portion of your total return. But if you are focused on generating a large income stream from your investments, that probably won't bother you much, if at all.

Strong earnings and dividend growth ahead
Neha Chamaria (Brookfield Asset Management): Brookfield Asset Management is among the largest alternative asset managers in the world, with over $1 trillion of assets under management (AUM). It's a global powerhouse, operating in over 50 countries across five verticals: infrastructure, renewable power and energy transition, real estate, private equity, and credit. Here's why the stock has caught my attention: The company has just announced bold growth plans through 2030.

Of its $1 trillion AUM, roughly $560 billion is fee-bearing capital. That's the portion of its assets on which Brookfield Asset Management charges management fees, also its primary source of revenue. As of Dec. 31, 2024, 87% of that fee-bearing capital was perpetual (fees coming from its permanent capital vehicles and funds) or long-term (fees locked in for at least 10 years). That makes Brookfield Asset Management's revenue and cash flows incredibly stable and predictable and also supports dividend growth. Brookfield Asset Management last increased its dividend by 15% earlier this year.

Brookfield Asset Management expects to more than double its fee-bearing capital base to $1.2 trillion by 2030, driven by growth in existing businesses and new verticals like insurance and wealth management. The company is off to a strong start in 2025, with its fee-based earnings rising 16% year over year in the second quarter. Notable recent announcements include an agreement with tech giant Google to deliver up to 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric capacity in the U.S. during the quarter and a $10 billion investment in Sweden to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure.

With its earnings stability and massive growth targets, Brookfield Asset Management is a rock-solid stock to buy for 2025 and beyond.

Focused on capitalizing on these megatrends
Matt DiLallo (Brookfield Infrastructure): Brookfield Infrastructure is a leading global infrastructure investor. Part of the Brookfield Corporation family, along with Brookfield Asset Management, this entity owns and operates a diversified portfolio of crucial infrastructure assets across the utility, energy midstream, transportation, and data sectors.

The company focuses on deploying capital into infrastructure that capitalizes on three major global investment megatrends: digitalization, decarbonization, and deglobalization. The company sees a multitrillion-dollar investment opportunity ahead across these themes, particularly in infrastructure to support AI, such as data centers, semiconductor fabrication facilities, and natural gas power plants. Brookfield has already committed to investing significant capital to capitalize on this opportunity, including building a backlog of $5.9 billion of data infrastructure capital projects that it expects to complete over the next two to three years.

Brookfield has also secured several acquisitions this year. It's investing $1.3 billion to buy interests in a U.S. refined products pipeline system, a U.S. bulk fiber network provider, and a North American railcar leasing portfolio. These new investments will boost its cash flow as the deals close in the coming quarters.

Brookfield's powerful combination of organic growth drivers and acquisitions-driven expansion positions it to deliver more than 10% annual funds from operations (FFO) per share growth in 2025 and beyond. That will drive Brookfield's ability to increase its more than 4%-yielding dividend by 5% to 9% annually. This compelling mix of income and growth makes Brookfield a no-brainer stock to buy and hold for the long term.

Matt DiLallo has positions in Alphabet, Brookfield Asset Management, Brookfield Corporation, Brookfield Infrastructure, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, and Enbridge. Neha Chamaria has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Reuben Gregg Brewer has positions in Enbridge. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Brookfield, Brookfield Corporation, and Enbridge. The Motley Fool recommends Brookfield Asset Management and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Rivian, Tesla, and Lucid all have exciting potential.

Many investors are growing bullish on electric vehicle (EV) stocks, but it may not be for the reason you think. In years past, they have focused on the growth opportunity in EV sales, which still represent less than 15% of total vehicle sales in the U.S. The current hype, however, has to do with robotaxis. Some experts believe these could ultimately become a $5 trillion to $10 trillion global opportunity.

EV makers like Tesla (TSLA 3.94%) and Lucid Group (LCID 4.49%) are investing heavily in robotaxis. Competitors like Rivian Automotive (RIVN -0.95%), meanwhile, simply seem focused on getting new models to market -- at least for now.

Which stock is the best buy right now? You might be surprised by the answer.

3 things to know about robotaxis
After years of anticipation fueled by Elon Musk's repeated promises, Tesla finally launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, earlier this year. Shortly after, Lucid announced that it would be partnering with Uber Technologies on a robotaxi venture.

Uber would own and operate the robotaxis, and Lucid would supply more than 20,000 vehicles over the next six years to power the service. The market responded positively to both announcements, sending shares of Tesla and Lucid higher in the days that followed.

The age of robotaxis is finally upon us. But there are two other things you should know before getting overly excited.

First, scaling up these robotaxi services will take many years. Musk has predicted more than 1 million autonomously driven Teslas will be roaming U.S. streets by the end of next year. But he has not been not a reliable source of predictions regarding self-driving vehicles. In 2015, he forecast Tesla would achieve "complete autonomy in approximately two years." Ten years later, the company's robotaxis in Austin still don't have full autonomy.

The robotaxi market could be huge over the long term, but don't expect huge swings in adoption over the next few years. The technology simply isn't there yet. Regulations are also far behind what's needed for a global rollout to occur.

Second, it appears as if robotaxi stocks like Tesla and Lucid already have a premium built into their prices. Despite falling revenue this year, Tesla shares trade at a lofty 15.4 times sales. Lucid, meanwhile, trades at 7.6 times sales.

Compare those valuations to Rivian -- a stock that doesn't yet have a clear robotaxi narrative and trades at just 3.6 times sales -- and it becomes clear that the market may already be assigning meaningful value to Tesla's and Lucid's robotaxi potential.

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Rivian looks like the best stock for most investors
Make no mistake: The robotaxi market is very exciting. But this early in the game -- with so many questions surrounding how quick the rollout will be and which companies will ultimately benefit -- I'm not sure stocks like Tesla or Lucid are worth the up-front premium. Instead, I might stick with an EV maker like Rivian that continues to execute on its core strategy, which should begin to pay off by the start of next year.

Rivian is essentially copying Tesla's path to growth. It started by building luxury cars that, while expensive, showcased the company's capabilities and created a reputation of quality among buyers. The company then quickly focused on scaling up to more affordable vehicles.

Today, more than 90% of Tesla's vehicle revenue comes from its two affordable models: the Model 3 and Model Y. Nearly 70% of prospective car buyers plan to spend less than $50,000 on their next vehicle. So it should come as no surprise that offering models under this price point is a crucial step toward mass growth.

Early next year, Rivian plans to begin production of three new models, all priced under $50,000. Lucid is still years away from reaching this growth catalyst. Tesla, meanwhile, hasn't introduced a new affordable model in more than five years.

Trading at a discounted valuation despite rosy growth prospects for 2026 and 2027, Rivian remains my top growth stock for the year ahead. Tesla and Lucid have promising futures, but their high valuations make shares far less appealing.

Ryan Vanzo has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla and Uber Technologies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Nio's had a busy couple of months with historic deliveries, an equity offering, and running out of ES8 supply! Here's what investors need to know.

Typically, when a company announces it is raising capital through an equity offering, the share price declines. There are a number of reasons for that, including shareholder dilution or simply a red flag suggesting the company is running low on cash.

Nio (NIO -5.76%), however, did the opposite after its announcement and in fact the company has roughly doubled over the past three months. So what has investors so optimistic about this round of funding?

Image source: Nio.

What's going on?
The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker announced it has raised $1.16 billion before expenses from its latest equity offering. Nio plans to put this cash to work through developing smart EV technologies, designing new platforms and vehicle models, and expand its global charging and battery-swapping networks. Nio will also use part of the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet, which had $3.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter.

In addition to the momentum created by the announcement, Nio is having a solid year. In fact, Nio set a company record for deliveries during August, shipping more than 31,300 vehicles to consumers last month. It was only the second time deliveries topped the 30,000 mark with the other month dating back to December of 2024.

The automaker posted a 26% increase in second quarter deliveries, as well as a 9% increase in revenue. Adjusted losses per share narrowed and deliveries for the third quarter are expected to pop between 41% and 47% year over year.

Data source: Nio press releases. Image created by author.

One driving force behind Nio's rising deliveries is simply the launch of newer mass-market brands, Firefly and Onvo. Nio just recently revealed its updated Onvo L60 crossover SUV, with deliveries set to begin in October.

Ironically, surging sales also presented Nio with a speed bump. The EV maker has sold out of its ES8 SUV production capacity through 2025, with delivery waits of up to 26 weeks -- new customers may not receive their vehicle until March. The driving force behind the surge was partially because China's new energy vehicle (NEV) purchase tax exemption begins to phase out at the end of the year, raising costs for customers whose orders slip into next year. Aggressive pricing, which makes the new ES8 roughly 30% cheaper than the previous generation, fueled strong demand that quickly outpaced supply.

What it all means
The markets are catching on after a handful of analysts unleashed bullish notes on the company during September. Renewed analyst confidence, a stronger balance sheet, and new mass-market brands receiving strong demand are just some of the reasons investors see a potential bull run in the long term.

That said, it's certainly still true that Nio faces challenges in its home market, China, which is currently in a brutal price war that has even had the government speak out to the industry, calling for an end to the "race to the bottom" of prices by the industry's biggest players. If management can support margins through cost cutting amid the price war, it could signal a bright future for the young EV maker.

Daniel Miller has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

The company is using its elevated stock price to shore up its balance sheet.

Rocket Lab (RKLB -0.86%) is one of the best performing stocks of the last few years. Trading at a price of just $4 or $5 in early 2024, the stock has now shot up around 10x in value in the last 18 months, surpassing a price of $50. Investors can't get enough of Rocket Lab and its ambitious plans to become the next SpaceX in the rocket launch and space services market.

Now, the company is taking advantage of this elevated stock price in order to raise funds on the cheap. How? Through what is called an at-the-money (ATM) offering. Here's what is going on with Rocket Lab today, and what that means for anyone looking to add the stock to their portfolios.

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Raising money, ambitious goals
Earlier in September, Rocket Lab entered into an ATM stock offering for upward of $750 million. Instead of a bulk offering at a fixed price, an ATM stock offering allows a company to raise funds at its choosing by selling new shares of stock at current market prices, which is why it is called "at-the-money."

This ATM will allow Rocket Lab to raise funds at an elevated current market cap of $24 billion, reducing the impact from share dilution. Raising $750 million at a $24 billion market cap would only dilute shareholders by increasing shares outstanding by 3%. If the same ATM offering was done at a $2.4 billion market cap, that would dilute shareholders by 30%. A huge difference.

Raising funds will give Rocket Lab a more conservative balance sheet as it looks to ambitiously expand its rocket and space systems businesses. Last quarter, Rocket Lab ended with just around $750 million in cash and equivalents on its balance sheet, while it has burned around $200 million in cash over the last twelve months. Doubling its cash pile should give it many years of runway to build out its space flight infrastructure before worrying about generating positive cash flow, all while barely diluting existing shareholders.

This is a smart move by Rocket Lab's management to take advantage of its soaring stock price.

Defense and commercial opportunities
But what exactly is Rocket Lab's business? Today, it operates a small rocket called the Electron, which has reliably launched small payloads for customers, including the United States military. Even though these are not nearly as large as SpaceX's rockets, Rocket Lab is the only other reliable commercial rocket launcher in the United States today. On top of rocket launches, Rocket Lab builds space systems for its launch customers such as satellite, communications, or solar energy systems.

In the future, it hopes to expand to even more parts of the rapidly growing space sector. The company is about to debut a larger Neutron rocket that will compete more directly with the likes of SpaceX. Development of the Neutron has been expensive, but we are nearing the finish line to commercial launches as the first rocket is set to begin live testing later this year. A rocket the size of the Neutron generally can earn $50 million or more in revenue from every launch. Today, Rocket Lab's revenue is only $500 million, meaning that a scaled-up Neutron could take this business to the next level.

Through its recent acquisitions of both Geost and Mynaric -- two space systems companies that work on satellite communications and orbit detection services -- Rocket Lab is betting it can be a premier contractor for projects such as the Golden Dome satellite defense system, which has a proposed budget of $175 billion. Like SpaceX, Rocket Lab's future ambitions lie in building its own constellation of satellites, although it is unclear whether Rocket Lab will compete directly with Starlink internet or offer other orbital services.

RKLB Free Cash Flow data by YCharts

Is Rocket Lab stock a buy?
Long-term investors in Rocket Lab should be beaming. The company keeps progressing on its plans and just shored up its balance sheet so it can keep aggressively pushing to grow and compete with SpaceX.

However, today I do not think the stock is a slam-dunk buy. The company has only $500 million in revenue, a market cap of $24 billion, and further share dilution coming down the line. This is a business executing in all facets of its operations, but price matters when valuing a stock. Keep Rocket Lab on the watchlist for now.

Brett Schafer has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Rocket Lab. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Most of them are always worth buying. Every now and then, even the Oracle of Omaha misses something important.

If you're ever in need of a new stock pick, you can always borrow an idea or two from Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A 0.59%) (BRK.B 1.06%) portfolio of holdings hand-picked by Warren Buffett himself. And you should. Given enough time, Berkshire shares consistently outperform the broad market largely due to the conglomerate's investments in publicly traded companies.

Not every Berkshire Hathaway holding is always a great buy, however. Sometimes they're trading at too steep of a valuation for newcomers, and other times, they've just turned into clunkers.

With that as the backdrop, here's a closer look at two Warren Buffett stocks you can feel good about buying today, but one name you might want to avoid until something big changes for the better.

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Buy: American Express
Many investors don't realize that -- through the attrition of other holdings as well as its own growth -- credit card outfit American Express (AXP 0.55%) is now Berkshire Hathaway's second-biggest stock holding, accounting for 17% of the outfit's portfolio of publicly traded equities. Underscoring this bullishness is the fact that Berkshire also holds stakes in Visa and Mastercard, but has chosen to only hold much smaller positions in both.

Then again, it's not difficult to see what the Oracle of Omaha has seen in AmEx since first establishing the position back in the 1990s. It's not just a payment middleman like the aforementioned Mastercard and Visa. It operates an entire consumerism ecosystem, serving as the card issuer as well as the payment processor, while also managing a perks and rewards program that's attractive enough for some members to pay up to $900 per year to hold the plastic. These perks include credit toward hotel stays and ride-hailing, cash back on grocery purchases, and discounted entertainment, just to name a few. Although some have tried, no rival has been able to successfully replicate this offering.

Of course, it's worth pointing out that American Express's cardholders tend to be a bit more affluent than average, and are therefore mostly unfazed by economic soft patches. As CEO Stephen Squeri pointed out of its Q2 numbers despite the turbulent economic backdrop at the time, "Our second-quarter results continued the strong momentum we have seen in our business over the last several quarters, with revenues growing 9 percent year-over-year to reach a record $17.9 billion, and adjusted EPS rising 17 percent."

Buy: Kroger
It's not a major Berkshire holding, and certainly not one that's talked about much by Buffett (or anyone else, for that matter). But Kroger (KR -0.08%) is quietly one of Berkshire Hathaway's best-performing stocks.

You know the company. With 2,731 stores producing annual sales on the order of $150 billion, Kroger is one of the country's biggest grocery chains. Oh, it doesn't grow very quickly, or produce a ton of profit; this year's expected top-line growth of around 3% is only likely to lead to operating income of a little less than $5 billion. That's just the nature of the well-saturated, low-margin food business.

What Kroger lacks in growth firepower, however, it makes up for in surprising consistency.

Although the volatile food business doesn't exactly lend itself to it, not only has this company not failed to produce a meaningful full-year profit every year for over a decade now, but has roughly doubled its bottom line during this stretch. Making a point of remaining relevant by doing things like entering the e-commerce realm has helped a lot.

More important to would-be investors, although the grocer's reported growth doesn't seem all that impressive, the company's found other ways to create considerable shareholder value. Its quarterly dividend payment has grown by a hefty 250% over the course of the past decade, for example, boosted by stock buybacks that have roughly halved the number of outstanding Kroger shares. In fact, reinvesting Kroger's dividends in more shares of the increasingly scarce stock over the course of the past 30 years would have consistently outperformed an investment in the S&P 500 during this stretch.

Avoid: UnitedHealth Group
Finally, while Buffett was willing to dive into a small position in beleaguered health insurer UnitedHealth Group (UNH -0.37%) a few weeks back, you might not want to do the same just yet...if ever.

But first things first.

Yes, there's some drama here. UnitedHealth shares have been beaten down since April, starting with a surprise shortfall of its first-quarter earnings estimates, followed by then-CEO Andrew Witty's abrupt resignation for "personal reasons" in May. Then in July, the company confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice was investing its Medicare billing practices. Its second-quarter earnings posted later that same month also missed analysts' estimates due to the same high reimbursement costs that plagued its first-quarter results. All told, from peak to trough, UNH stock fell 60% in the middle of this year.

As Buffett himself has said, of course, you should be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful. Taking his own advice, he recently plowed into a stake in a long-established company that's likely to be capable of overcoming all of its current woes. Berkshire now owns 5 million shares of UNH that are currently worth a little less than $2 billion.

Except, maybe this is one of those times you don't follow Buffett's lead, recognizing that UnitedHealth Group -- along with the entire healthcare industry -- seems to be running into these regulatory and pricing headwinds more and more regularly. UnitedHealth's Medicare business ran into similar legal trouble back in 2017, for instance, while its pharmacy benefits management arm OptumRX was sued by the Federal Trade Commission just last year for artificially inflating insulin prices. It would also be naïve to not notice the federal government is increasingly scrutinizing every aspect of the nation's healthcare industry, now that care costs have raced beyond reasonable affordability.

And for what it's worth, although UnitedHealth has managed to continue growing its top line every year for over a decade now, actual operating profits and EBITDA stopped growing early last year, not counting the recent unexpected surges in its medical care costs.

UNH Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts

What gives? The entire healthcare industry may be at a tipping point, so to speak, and not in a good way. Although this wouldn't necessarily be catastrophic for UnitedHealth, it certainly would undermine its value to investors. If nothing else, you might want to wait on the sidelines for the proverbial dust to settle before following Buffett into this uncertain trade.

American Express is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. James Brumley has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway, Mastercard, and Visa. The Motley Fool recommends Kroger and UnitedHealth Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Doug Ford has once again put Ontario homecare patients last. His announcement on Friday of a hiring freeze for all crown agencies in Ontario will exacerbate the ongoing workload and staffing shortages being experienced in Ontario’s healthcare system.

Ontario Health atHome workers already struggle to keep up with daunting case loads and short staffing. This ongoing issue with understaffing of front-line services in homecare will only be made worse by Ford’s decision to freeze hiring.

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The hiring freeze comes into effect on the 27th, with the government’s press release stating they will be meeting with 143 agencies “over the coming weeks” to ensure that agencies, boards, and commissions “human resources strategies align with this direction.” This, implies that agencies were not given advanced warning that this policy was coming, meaning that public services like Ontario Health atHome will need to pivot to account for this last-minute decision.

Retroactively meeting with affected agencies shows this government isn’t interested in meaningful consultations with the agencies that deliver services for Ontarians. Despite the government’s blanket claim that staffing in government agencies has risen more than five times the rate of OPS since 2023, the reality is that this 2.3% annual growth does not keep up with the demands placed on the homecare system by population growth and aging, to speak nothing of other government directives to divert patients from hospitals.

Ontario Health atHome workers already struggle to keep up with daunting case loads and short staffing. This ongoing issue with understaffing of front-line services in homecare will only be made worse by Ford’s decision to freeze hiring.

This sudden announcement is just another step to hollow out our public services and healthcare system to open the door for private delivery of public services. When the government chokes the system through policies like this, it results in service cuts and increased financial burdens for the public. Cutting staffing through attrition to account for a lack of available office space won’t improve services for Ontarians, it will just make an already over-burdened system harder to navigate.

The government especially needs to recognize that all Ontario Health atHome workers are “front facing staff” that should not be covered by this policy -- and ensure that front-facing workers are consulted in the formulation of policies that impact the public services we are sworn to deliver.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, MetLife, a leading financial services company providing insurance and employee benefits, proudly announced becoming a major partner with Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty, with a new three-year partnership.

This new partnership leverages MetLife’s strengths and long history of enabling economic security, access to resources and resilience to thrive to further Global Citizen’s mission and address urgent challenges facing communities around the world. As a major partner of Global Citizen, MetLife will provide financial support, employee volunteerism and global reach to drive transformative initiatives in education and economic empowerment.

Additionally, MetLife Foundation is committing $9 million as a founding donor of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The Fund aims to raise $100 million to provide access to quality education and sport for children around the world. Since its founding nearly 50 years ago, educational support has been one of MetLife Foundation’s cornerstones. Today, financial education, STEM learning, mentoring and skills training are part of the Foundation’s giving to prepare students worldwide for brighter futures.

“At MetLife, we believe in being there for people and communities in the moments that matter, guided by our clear purpose of building more confident futures for all,” said Michel Khalaf, president and CEO of MetLife. “Our partnership with Global Citizen will drive positive change by promoting financial health, advancing educational opportunities and fostering strong and confident communities. Together with MetLife Foundation, we’re excited to partner with Global Citizen, and this partnership builds on MetLife Foundation’s legacy of more than $1 billion in giving since 1976.”

MetLife will also play a key role in supporting Global Citizen campaigns around the world, including the landmark Global Citizen Festival, which took place in New York’s Central Park today, bringing together artists, advocates and world leaders to drive action on the world’s most urgent challenges, as well as the Global Citizen NOW action summits.

“We believe wholeheartedly in the power of partnership to tackle the most complex issues our world is facing,” said Hugh Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Citizen. “This new partnership between MetLife, MetLife Foundation and Global Citizen will be instrumental in growing our impact and serve as a critical catalyst in our shared vision to accelerate progress toward a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”

Partners, leaders and global citizens everywhere are invited to join the movement here and take action.

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Global Citizen is the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty. Powered by a worldwide community of everyday advocates raising their voices and taking action, the movement is amplified by campaigns and events that convene leaders in music, entertainment, public policy, media, philanthropy and the corporate sector. Since the movement began, $49 billion in commitments announced on Global Citizen platforms has been deployed, impacting 1.3 billion lives. Established in Australia in 2008, Global Citizen’s team operates from New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Berlin, Geneva, Melbourne, Toronto, Johannesburg, Lagos and beyond. Join the movement at globalcitizen.org, download the Global Citizen app, and follow Global Citizen on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.

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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

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At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive economic mobility. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and provide grants aligned to three strategic focus areas – economic inclusion, financial health and resilient communities – while engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since its inception, MetLife Foundation has contributed over $1 billion to strengthen communities where MetLife has a presence. To learn more about MetLife Foundation, visit www.metlife.org.

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Tether, the company behind the widely used USDT stablecoin, is said to be in talks for one of the biggest private fundraisings in crypto history.

According to multiple reports, the firm is exploring a $15 billion to $20 billion equity raise that could value the company at about $500 billion if the deal is priced at the levels under discussion.

Funding Targets And Valuation
Based on reports, Tether is looking to sell roughly a 3% stake in the deal, which is how the $500 billion figure is being calculated.

The plan, as reported, would involve new shares rather than existing owners selling down their holdings. The raise size under discussion — $15–$20 billion — would make this one of the largest private placements seen in the crypto sector.

Tether’s Major Funding Round May Include SoftBank Group and Ark Investment Management

According to @Bloomberg, @SoftBank_Group and Ark Investment Management are in talks to participate in a funding round of @Tether_to Holdings SA. The round could value Tether at as much as $500… pic.twitter.com/gSmzdf2RJ0

— ME (@MetaEraHK) September 26, 2025

Tether’s USDT token currently has a market cap roughly in the $170 billion to $175 billion range, highlighting why investors are watching the talks closely.

The company has expanded its activities beyond issuing stablecoins and is said to be moving into areas such as cloud services, telecom and real estate investments.

Potential Backers Join Talks
Reports have disclosed that Ark Investment Management, led by Cathie Wood, and SoftBank are among the parties exploring a stake in the round.

Cantor Fitzgerald is named as an adviser on the process. None of the interested firms, including Tether, has confirmed a final agreement publicly, and those discussions are described as early-stage.

Total crypto market cap currently at $3.72 trillion. Chart: TradingView
Why would big investors consider this? For one, Tether generates revenue from interest on its reserves, largely held in US Treasuries. One report said Tether made about $13.4 billion in profit last year from such returns.

The company also serves roughly 500 million users worldwide, and USDT remains a major on-ramp between fiat currency and crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ether.

Regulatory And Profit Details
Past scrutiny over reserve disclosures and other controversies means any major investment will draw extra attention from regulators.

Observers note that a lofty private valuation could amplify those concerns, especially as Tether moves toward broader business lines and prepares a US-focused stablecoin product reportedly called USAT.

Cantor Fitzgerald’s role and the involvement of big-name investors would likely intensify the public and regulatory spotlight.

Talks could still fall apart or change shape. Based on reports, the numbers are ambitious and represent the top end of what Tether is said to be seeking. Investors and regulators are watching closely as details emerge.

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A recent survey from data aggregator CoinGecko found that only 55% of new crypto owners started with Bitcoin in their portfolio, which analysts say is a sign of a maturing market. 

A survey released on Monday of 2,549 crypto participants from data aggregator CoinGecko also found that 10% of respondents have never even bought Bitcoin (BTC).

“In other words, Bitcoin has become less likely to be the onboarding mechanism over time, as other narratives and altcoin communities have emerged and gained traction,” CoinGecko research analyst Yuqian Lim said.

Only 55% of new crypto owners who responded to CoinGecko’s survey started with Bitcoin in their portfolio. Source: CoinGeckoAltcoin entry is a sign of healthy market Speaking to Cointelegraph, Jonathon Miller, crypto exchange Kraken’s general manager, said investors are starting to onboard through other sectors, such as DeFi or memecoins.

“This is testament to the growth and maturity of the crypto ecosystem: Bitcoin is no longer the only major asset, while access is becoming increasingly frictionless and making it easier than ever for newcomers to engage with emerging narratives,” he said. 

However, he also thinks that given the growing geopolitical uncertainty, ongoing monetary debasement, and Bitcoin's reputation as the “soundest form of money,” users who initially avoided it will likely circle back. 

“Over time, many crypto market participants initially drawn in by more speculative trends will come to recognize Bitcoin’s enduring importance and adjust their portfolios accordingly.”Why altcoins appealHank Huang, CEO of quantitative trading firm Kronos Research, told Cointelegraph that investors who bypass Bitcoin on their first foray into the market are often lured by the low unit costs of altcoins and the stronger sense of community they offer.

CoinGecko’s survey found that 37% of respondents entered the space through altcoins, rather than Bitcoin.  

Source: CoinGecko“As crypto adoption grows, more investors will bypass Bitcoin, drawn to lower-cap altcoins and vibrant communities. This reflects a maturing market where diversification drives participation,” Huang said. 

“The hype gravitates toward Sol, ETH, and memecoins, turning Bitcoin from the default entry point into just one of many destinations in crypto.”Long term, Huang speculates crypto’s future won’t hinge solely on Bitcoin, as it faces competition from new frameworks, and adoption is increasingly driven by “diverse ecosystems where innovation, culture, and community matter as much as value.”

Users might be afraid they missed the boat Tom Bruni, head of markets at investment-based social media platform Stocktwits, told Cointelegraph that a lack of understanding and Bitcoin’s frequently rising price could also be factors.

“While crypto natives believe the industry is still in its infancy, onlookers may feel that if they didn’t acquire Bitcoin at lower levels, then they’ve already missed the boat, as it has traded over $100,000,” he said. 

“This recent bull run has seen significant outperformance from certain altcoins, and the desire to find a “cheaper” crypto than Bitcoin to invest in has driven people further out on the risk spectrum into the altcoin and memecoin markets.”Bitcoin has hit multiple all-time highs in 2025, with the latest coming on Aug. 14 when it crossed over $124,000 for the first time. 

At the same time, Bruni said as altcoins, stablecoins, and other related blockchain technologies grow, Bitcoin dominance should shrink, but it will likely always be an “anchor in many people’s portfolios.”

“Ultimately, performance drives allocation decisions, so as long as Bitcoin’s returns keep pace with the rest of the ecosystem, it’s unlikely that more people will have zero exposure,” he said. 

“Right now, performance is good, but if the market slips, it could serve as a catalyst for people to retreat into Bitcoin as the more stable and institutionalized crypto option.”Zero Bitcoiners won’t last longSpeaking to Cointelegraph, Qin En Looi, managing partner at venture capital firm Onigiri Capital, said early adopters already own Bitcoin, while the late majority will only come in once it’s embedded in the traditional financial system, accessible through banks, wealth managers, or retirement products.

“As this infrastructure matures, we’ll likely see fewer with zero exposure, but the curve will be slower than many expect because it depends on trust being built systematically,” he said. 

Ultimately, En Looi thinks Bitcoin's role is evolving, but it won’t ever disappear, because it’s the benchmark for the broader crypto market, similar to how gold continues to be a reference point in traditional finance.

“What we’re seeing is less a decline in relevance, but the broadening of what is relevant, where stablecoins, tokenized assets, and application-layer projects now share the spotlight.”Magazine: ‘Help! My robot vac is stealing my Bitcoin’: When smart devices attack

Strive Asset Management (ASST) has announced its acquisition of Semler Scientific (SMLR) in an all-stock transaction, marking the first-ever merger between two Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) holding bitcoin. The combined company now controls more than 10,900 BTC, significantly increasing its digital asset footprint while boosting its net asset value (NAV) per share—a key metric that DAT investors often treat as a form of “yield.”

The deal has sparked discussions about how investors value bitcoin treasury firms. In a recent research note, NYDIG’s Global Head of Research, Greg Cipolaro, challenged the industry’s reliance on the “mNAV” metric, which is calculated by dividing a company’s market cap by the amount of crypto it holds. According to Cipolaro, this method should be eliminated from industry reporting.

NYDIG argued that mNAV can be misleading because it ignores the value of operating businesses and other assets owned by DATs. Many bitcoin treasury companies run active businesses that contribute significantly to their overall valuation. Additionally, NYDIG pointed out that mNAV often relies on “assumed shares outstanding,” which may include convertible debt not yet converted. Unlike new equity issuance, such debt typically requires cash repayment, creating a heavier liability for the company.

The firm further explained that convertible debt functions as a mix of debt and call options, which incentivizes DATs to embrace higher equity volatility. This dynamic complicates valuation and undermines the reliability of mNAV as a meaningful measure for investors.

With over 1 million BTC held collectively by publicly traded bitcoin treasury firms, the market is closely watching these developments. Many of these companies currently trade below their mNAV, suggesting that more mergers and acquisitions could follow. For investors, Strive’s acquisition of Semler not only reshapes the landscape of bitcoin treasuries but also highlights the need for more accurate valuation metrics in a rapidly evolving digital asset sector.

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The end of the week was noted by extreme market turbulence, with over $1.15 billion in leveraged positions being liquidated across major exchanges.

This cascade of forced selling, which primarily affected traders in long positions, caused Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to break key support levels.

Prices falling

Bitcoin briefly dropped below $109,000, with its price falling 2.1% in the 24-hour period. Ethereum suffered an even steeper decline, dropping 3.3% and losing the critical $4,000 level.

Previously, Coinidol.com reported that Bitcoin was trading in a limited range. The price fell and broke below the current support level of $111,000, which may cause a drop to a low of $107,000.  

This sharp correction was fueled by several factors:

Heavy ETF Outflows: Both Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded major outflows, signaling a pause in institutional buying after a period of intense activity.

On-Chain Signals: Analysts noted that long-term holders were realizing profits, and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped sharply to a level not seen since April, reflecting a dramatic shift toward extreme investor caution.

Leverage Wipeout: The liquidation event itself was the most immediate driver, as the forced closure of over $1.15 billion in long bets created massive selling pressure, with the majority of the losses occurring on exchanges like Bybit and the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid.

Despite the short-term pain and the overall market cap facing fresh declines, this liquidation event is viewed by some analysts as a necessary "reset" that flushes out excess leverage, potentially setting the stage for a healthier market rebound in the future.

This weekend, Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao popped into an X space with the Aster crew—a perpetual DEX project—and dished on his advisory role, while disclosing Aster's links to ex-Binance people and noting that YZi Labs has a minority stake in Aster.

The cryptocurrency market is in a tense mood after Bitcoin lost important price levels this week, and investor sentiment has taken a beating. This caused the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index to plunge by 16 points in a single day, sinking to 28 yesterday, its lowest level since March. At the time of writing, the index has recovered slightly to 33, but it still in the Fear zone. This may unsettle many investors, but history shows that fearful conditions may be blessings in disguise for Bitcoin investors.

Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Drops To 28
This week has been tough for many cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin. Bitcoin, which started the week above $115,000, entered into an extended decline that saw it break below $110,000, which in turn led to liquidations of over $1 billion worth of positions across the industry. This move also saw Ethereum break below $4,000, alongside altcoins likes XRP, Solana extending to the downside.

Taken together, these moves erased the cautious optimism of last week, when the index sat at a neutral level of 48. Instead, Bitcoin’s Fear and Greed Index fell to as low as 28, which is a dramatic 16 point plunge in a single day.

This crash in the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index shows just how fast sentiment can reverse when important price thresholds fail to hold. However, while the fearful mood might appear to be a bearish hint, these conditions could be an opportunity for long-term traders. The Fear and Greed Index has historically been a contrarian indicator, with extreme fear levels typically appearing before significant rebounds. 

Bitcoin is now trading at $109,345. Chart: TradingView
Earlier in March, when the index last reached similar depths, Bitcoin was trading at a relative low around $83,000. Today, even after breaking below 30 on the index again, Bitcoin is about $27,000 higher than it was in March. 

Bitcoin Fear And Greed Index. Source: Alternative.me

Constructive Outlook For The Coming Weeks
The broader takeaway from this sentiment shift is that the crypto market may be closer to its next recovery phase than many expect. The index’s slight rebound to 33 today from yesterday’s low of 28 shows that some traders are already positioning for a turnaround. For one, Bitcoin’s current prices could give savvy investors the chance to accumulate Bitcoin at discount prices.

Bitcoin rarely sustains rallies in conditions of overwhelming greed. Instead, consolidations and corrections reset sentiment and make room for healthier growth. For instance, crypto analyst Michael Pizzino said in a post on X, that the most recent fear could be the turning point Bitcoin and crypto has been waiting for.

In this sense, the fearful environment may be setting the stage for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins to build bullish momentum once selling pressure eases. 

Now, the most important thing is for the Bitcoin price to reestablish itself above $110,000. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $109,220.

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Google has made a strategic move into the cryptocurrency mining and artificial intelligence sectors by acquiring a 5.4% stake in Bitcoin mining firm Cipher Mining. The investment underscores the growing overlap between AI infrastructure and crypto mining, highlighting the potential for miners to pivot toward high-performance computing while maintaining their Bitcoin operations.

SushiSwap (SUSHI) is a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange and governance platform that operates on the Ethereum blockchain.

It was created as a community-driven alternative to Uniswap, another popular decentralized exchange (DEX).

Automated Market Maker

SushiSwap, like Uniswap, uses an Automated Market Maker (AMM) model for trading cryptocurrencies. AMMs allow users to trade assets without the need for traditional order books and rely on liquidity pools to facilitate trades.

Liquidity Migration from Uniswap

SushiSwap incentivizes liquidity providers to deposit their funds into liquidity pools by rewarding them with SUSHI tokens. Liquidity providers earn a portion of the trading fees generated by the pool as well as SUSHI rewards.

SushiSwap was initially created as a fork of Uniswap, and it offered liquidity providers on Uniswap the ability to migrate their funds and receive SUSHI tokens as an additional incentive.

SUSHI token

SUSHI is the governance token of the SushiSwap platform. Holders of SUSHI can participate in voting on proposals and decisions that affect the protocol's development and operation.

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Traditional financial instruments cushion volatility and attract institutional investors to Bitcoin — a sign of market maturation.

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Derivatives products, like options contracts — financial instruments that give investors the right but not the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a pre-determined price — will drive the Bitcoin (BTC) market capitalization to at least $10 trillion, according to market analyst James Van Straten. 

Van Straten said that options and other derivatives attract institutional investors and cushion markets from the high volatility that is a hallmark of digital assets.

He pointed to open interest for BTC futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the world's largest derivatives marketplace, as evidence of a shift. Van Straten wrote: 

“CME options open interest is at an all-time high, partly driven by systematic volatility selling strategies like covered calls. This points to a more mature market structure with deeper derivatives liquidity around Bitcoin.”Source: James Van StratenReduced volatility works both ways, and the crushing drawdowns common to crypto markets will also dampen the meteoric gains traders have become accustomed to, Van Straten added. 

Market analysts continue to debate the effects of financial derivatives products and investment vehicles on the Bitcoin market cycle and the broader crypto market, with some arguing that all signs point to market maturation, while others say that investor psychology is the true undercurrent that moves markets. 

Is the four-year market cycle dead?Analysts remain divided on the effect that institutional investors, investment vehicles, and financial derivatives are having on crypto markets.

Seamus Rocca, CEO of financial services company Xapo Bank, told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin's four-year market cycle isn't dead and markets will continue to be influenced by news cycles, crowd sentiment, and investor psychology. 

“So many people are saying, ‘Oh, the institutions are here, and, therefore, the cyclical sort of nature of Bitcoin is dead.’ I'm not sure I agree with that,” Rocca said.

Bitcoin advocate and market analyst Matthew Kratter said that human psychology is the real undercurrent that moves markets, arguing that institutional investors are just as irrational as retail participants.

“The very last Bitcoin crypto bear Market from 2021 to 2022 was mostly caused by institutional investors doing really stupid things at places like Grayscale, Genesis, Three Arrows Capital, and FTX,” Kratter added.

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XRP Seoul 2025 has sent waves through the crypto space, showcasing both the growing global interest in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem and significant strides in staking, tokenization, and real-world asset integration. The event drew over 3,000 participants from more than 40 countries, emphasizing the XRPL community's global reach and dedication even amid broader market volatility.

The cryptocurrency market remains in disarray following widespread declines, yet the XRP price continues to attract the attention of analysts who maintain an optimistic outlook. One expert noted that XRP has just printed a rare and bullish setup, with multiple chart indicators aligning in support of upward momentum.

XRP Price Forms Rare Multi-Layered Bullish Setup
According to crypto market expert Bobby A, XRP is in a rare market position, consolidating above key historical levels while preparing for a move that could lead to new all-time highs. He noted that different indicators are aligning in support of a possible uptrend.  

In a chart shared on X social media, Bobby explained that XRP’s market capitalization has been holding above its 2018 peak for more than 300 days, an uncommon show of strength amid the recent downturn. This long consolidation above a major resistance-turned support level suggests a massive build-up of energy before the next leg higher. He argues that this base formation signals a potentially explosive move to the upside, with the next market cap targets identified at $173 billion and a peak around $727 billion.

On the price front, Bobby reveals that XRP has been forming a multi-month bullish flag pattern on its charts. He labels the critical support zones as “Base Camp 1” around $1.9 and “Base Camp 2” at $2.89—both of which have been successfully defended. He further highlighted that the monthly Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also positioning itself for one final push toward overbought territory, often a precursor to a sharp upward move. Based on his projections, XRP’s take profit zones sit between $5 and $13, levels that would mark fresh all-time highs.

Bobby’s analysis highlights that XRP’s indicators are “firing on all cylinders,” with momentum across higher timeframes aligning for a potentially powerful surge. He further pointed out that Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D), currently at 58.7%, is set to retrace toward the mid-to-low 40% zone soon. Such a move would enable altcoins like XRP to capture a larger market share, thereby reinforcing the likelihood of a bullish breakout. The analyst described this rare alignment as a generational setup that occurs only a few times in a decade.  

Bearish Divergence Sparks Short-Term XRP Sell-Off
While XRP appears to be resisting the present market downturn, not all analysts share an immediate bullish sentiment. Crypto expert JD has warned about a Bearish Divergence forming on XRP’s weekly chart—a signal that has now played out as expected. 

XRP currently trading at $2.77. Chart: TradingView
As shown in the chart, while XRP’s price made higher highs, the RSI indicator printed lower highs, creating a textbook Bearish Divergence pattern. This divergence has already led to a sharp 27% correction from the $3.37 take profit level that JD had previously identified. According to him, many market participants are now questioning why XRP has been under pressure despite broader optimism. 

JD argues that the Bearish Divergence was the clearest warning signal, and those who ignored it are now witnessing its full effect. He cautions that while XRP may still avoid a deeper breakdown into the “grey box” supply zone, the short-term trajectory remains bearish until momentum resets. 

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Multiple applications for Solana (SOL) staking exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are poised to secure the regulatory nod from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the coming weeks.

More SOL Staking ETFs To Make Their Wall Street Debut Within Weeks
In a recent post on the X social media platform, Nate Geraci, the president of NovaDius Wealth Management, pointed out that on Friday, asset managers, including Franklin Templeton, Grayscale Investments, VanEck, Canary Capital, Bitwise, and Fidelity, all submitted revised S-1 registration statements for their spot SOL ETFs to the SEC to clarify details around their staking activity.

Fidelity, which manages the second-largest spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund by assets under management, will stake a portion of its SOL holdings to generate yield, according to its updated filing.

According to Geraci, this flurry of SOL applications, which include a staking component, is likely to receive US approval by mid-October.

“Guessing these are approved w/in next two weeks,” he stated.

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The ETF analyst further suggested that the inclusion of staking in the SOL filings “bodes well for spot ETH staking.”

Notably, BlackRock, which is the undisputed leader of the U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, has not yet submitted paperwork to list its own spot SOL fund.

REX Shares and Osprey launched the first-ever Solana staking ETF on the Cboe BZX Exchange in July after securing automatic approval under the Investment Company Act of 1940. 

The SOL fund attracted $12 million worth of investments in its Wall Street debut and currently boasts assets under management of around $301 million, signaling considerable demand for Solana ETFs.

Additionally, Hashdex recently added Solana, Cardano, and Ripple’s XRP to its Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF, alongside the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) it already held. The regulator also greenlighted a similar multi-crypto fund from Grayscale, giving investors exposure to several assets, including SOL.

Solana was trading hands at around $201.61 as of press time, largely flat over the past 24 hours, according to crypto data provider CoinGecko. The token’s price has fallen 31.2% since hitting its current all-time high of $293.31 in January, not long after the historic introduction of U.S. President Donald Trump’s SOL-based meme coin.

With the US SEC approval almost certain, SOL’s path to the coveted $300 milestone heavily relies on capturing significant ETF inflows and maintaining steady accumulation from Solana treasury firms.

The crypto market lost $240 billion this week as bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP posted steep declines. Bitcoin Leads Downturn The crypto economy closed another turbulent week, with total market capitalization falling from $4.12 trillion to $3.88 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) led the downturn, dropping from around $115,700 on Sept. 20 to $109,500 by Sept.

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