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Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon is sentenced to 15 years in prison over the $40 billion Terra crash, as the Trump Administration faces questions about easing crypto enforcement.

Dogecoin rose 4% to trade at $0.14 Thursday, according to market reports. Market capitalization was about $21 billion while 24-hour trading volume hovered near $1.6 billion. The move followed renewed on-chain activity that has drawn attention from traders and analysts.

Spike In Active Wallets
Based on reports from BitInfoCharts, the number of daily active addresses on the Dogecoin network jumped to over 67,500 on December 3, marking the second-highest reading in the past three months.

That earlier spike on September 15 came as DOGE briefly approached a local top near $0.30. At that time, network activity rose as prices climbed; today, rising wallet activity is being watched closely as prices test a familiar zone after a long slide.

Support Holding Near $0.14
Dogecoin is sitting above an important area around $0.138–$0.14, which has been tested and defended multiple times. Reports show the token has bounced off that level before, and trading volume has more than doubled during the most recent uptick, a sign that buying interest is growing.

Market feeds also report mixed short-term figures: one line shows the token down by 5% in a week while another notes a 7.5% decline over the last week; those numbers do not align and highlight some reporting inconsistencies. Longer-term data show the token has lost roughly 60% over the past year and is about 50% off its recent highs.

Source: BitinfoCharts
Volume And Technical Targets
Traders are eyeing $0.16 as the next meaningful resistance. Based on reports, a decisive move above that zone would be the first clear break in the short-term bearish pattern. Beyond that, the 200-day exponential moving average sits as a broader target, often watched for signals that medium-term momentum has shifted.

A break above the 200-day EMA would be treated by many as confirmation that a recovery could gain traction, although history shows these signals sometimes reverse quickly.

Signals Are Mixed
Daily active address spikes can point to rising interest. They can also reflect simple transfers, bot traffic, or wallet reshuffles by large holders. Increased volume helps the case for buyers, but active-address readings alone are not foolproof.

DOGEUSD now trading at $0.13. Chart: TradingView
The current setup looks like a battleground: both bulls and bears are more active than they were a few weeks ago. That activity makes the coming days important for traders who favor short-term moves.

Fed Meeting Adds A Macro Angle
Meanwhile, this week’s Federal Reserve meeting has added an extra element of uncertainty. Market participants are parsing comments for signs of a rate cut, which many expect would lift risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

A shift in rate policy would likely move the broader market more than any single on-chain metric for one token.

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The market's bullish sentiment certainly turned around after the rapid plummeting of multiple assets, including Ethereum, which saw a rapid and decisive reversal following the fakeout and the drop in volume. Other assets are unlikely to follow the bearish path — apart from Bitcoin, if it bounces here.

Shiba Inu's rally ending?Although it is a simple headline to declare Shiba Inu's rally ending, the chart does not support that conclusion just yet. We are witnessing a market that is worn out, a structure that is unquestionably bearish, and momentum that consistently wanes whenever SHIB attempts to rise.

However, a dead asset exhibits different behavior, losing its liquidity, ceasing to form patterns and becoming aimless. None of those things applies to SHIB.

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SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewThe 50-day, 100-day and particularly the 200-day EMA are the major moving averages that SHIB is currently trading well below. By itself, that stacking indicates a long-term downward trend and greatly reduces the likelihood of an immediate bullish reversal. The most recent rejection, which occurred close to the 50-day EMA, just demonstrated that sellers are still in complete control and that demand at resistance is just insufficient to absorb them.

The volume keeps thinning out as well. Buyer commitment is lacking even on the best days, which is problematic because no breakout attempt can endure without increasing volume. Every time SHIB attempts to move into the $0.0000090 zone, it fails, indicating that the market is not prepared to break free from this pattern.

That message is echoed by the RSI, which is currently in the mid-40s: weak momentum, weak conviction. Weak does not, however, mean dead.

SHIB continues to move in tandem with overall altcoin sentiment, respond to support levels and draw speculative flows during dips. This indicates that binary is the next step. SHIB is likely to move toward the mid-$0.0000070s if it loses the $0.0000080-$0.0000083 support. For the first time in months, the structure would actually be in danger of a more serious surrender.

A breakout could quickly change sentiment if SHIB stabilizes and retests the 50-day EMA, but only if volume eventually appears. It is just another unsuccessful bounce waiting to happen without that.

Ethereum's short rally concludesEthereum recently printed the type of move that typically signals the end of a brief rally: a clear attempt to break out above resistance, an instant rejection and a sharp reversal that virtually instantly eliminates the move.

That is a classic fakeout, and it is brutal in this instance. The declining structural trendline, the 50-day EMA and the 100-day EMA all defined the cluster of overhead resistance that ETH pushed into. However, before buyers could establish any control, ETH was slammed back down.

A healthy continuation move does not produce a response like this. Candles close above the barrier, volume increases and resistance breaks decisively when a market rallies with momentum. In this case, we witnessed the opposite: declining volume during the push, followed by forceful selling as soon as the price hit the resistance level. When rallies are losing steam and larger players use strength to unload, that is precisely the price behavior you see.

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Fakeouts of this size have historically preceded either a deeper retracement or a protracted consolidation, particularly when they take place beneath several stacked EMAs. Both the 50 EMA and the 200 EMA, which have served as dynamic resistance during this decline, are still below where ETH is trading. Every bounce is structurally dubious until the price firmly closes above them.

However, the optimistic side is still present. Not even remotely. Weeks of selling pressure were absorbed by Ethereum, which carved out a higher low and demonstrated that buyers are still present enough to push into resistance zones. The market did not collapse following the rejection; rather, it is stabilizing. The RSI is not overextended. This indicates that sentiment is not declining.

The next breakout might occur if ETH can maintain the $3,050-$3,150 support range and try again with more volume at the 50 EMA. The story is instantly turned around by a clear recovery of the 50 and 100 EMA, paving the way for $3,500 and higher.

Bitcoin's recovery possibilityThe market is far from giving up on the long-term push toward $100,000, even in spite of the evident weakness of the previous month. That is fairly evident from the chart's structure: BTC is creating a rising local support line directly below the current price, and this trendline is doing more work than it appears.

Every time sellers attempt to drive the market lower, buyers intervene when the price is caught by that rising base. That is precisely what you would anticipate in a setting where the $100,000 macro target is still very much in effect.

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Bitcoin remains trapped beneath a dense cluster of moving averages. Layered resistance is provided by the stacking of the 50 EMA, 100 EMA and 200 EMA above the market. However, the fact that Bitcoin has not collapsed is crucial in this situation. Instead of giving in, each rejection is followed by a measured retreat. It is accumulation behavior rather than distribution.

These bounces would not hold if the market were getting ready for a deeper breakdown, and the rising trendline would have already been lost. Since the RSI is in neutral territory, there is not much buying or selling pressure on Bitcoin. That is perfect for a base-building stage.

The market is subtly laying the groundwork for another attempt to rise above $95,000 and into the resistance zone that leads to six figures when you combine that with the steady volume profile; no panic exodus, no exhaustion spike.

There is no denying that getting $100,000 back will not be easy. A clean breakdown of the moving averages overhead is required. BTC's inability to break below its rising support indicates that the market is still anticipating a push. There is still room for a new rally as long as that trendline remains in place.

Down nearly 6% at today's low, Solana has made a very nice recovery off its recent bottom due to two key catalysts.

Over the past 24 hours (as of 6:45 p.m. ET), Solana (SOL +1.56%) is trading flat. However, this past day was certainly an interesting one for investors and traders who closely monitor this token on an hourly basis. Dropping 5.8% to a low below $130 per token late last night, Solana has now fully rebounded to the $137 level it was trading at the same time the previous day.

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These sorts of intraday swings are actually pretty unusual, at least in my experience covering many of the top tokens. Typically, momentum in either direction continues for an extended period of time (days or weeks), with few tokens experiencing such drastic intraday declines and rallies.

Now, over short-term periods, there are numerous instances of such plunges and recoveries. However, Solana has had a busy news day, so I thought I'd dive into some of the key announcements that led to this recovery rally, and whether it will continue moving forward.

Key catalysts emerge for Solana today

Source: Getty Images.

Among the immediate concerns for investors in Solana and other major cryptocurrencies today comes from the bond market, and increased volatility in this market tied to expectations about the future path of interest rate cuts (and if there will be any). Cryptocurrencies like Solana typically benefit from looser monetary and fiscal policy environments, which interest rate cuts usually bring. Thus, many would think that yesterday's 25 basis point (0.25%) interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee should have been viewed as a net positive.

However, this interest rate cut was largely priced in ahead of the announcement, and the Fed made some assertions that we may have to wait a while for the next cut. Those hoping for the punch bowl to return as it did following the onset of the pandemic were clearly disappointed by the news, with the entire market dropping late last night and into this morning.

However, two key announcements today have reinvigorated Solana investors. The first announcement came courtesy of JPMorgan, which announced that it would create a Solana-based token (symbol: USCP) to facilitate future capital raises. For those viewing Solana as the go-to platform of choice for developers and institutional entities, this move validates that thesis.

Secondly, the country of Bhutan launched a sovereign gold-backed token on Thursday, also choosing Solana as its preferred blockchain network.https://decrypt.co/351928/bhutan-launches-sovereign-gold-backed-token-solana

For Solana bulls, these recent announcements at the institutional and government levels are meaningful, as they speak to Solana's underlying technology, its stability and security profile, and also the network's speed and low-cost advantages, which are becoming increasingly hard to ignore.

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Speculation grows as the MicroStrategy chairman offers few clues about possible institutional Bitcoin collaboration.

Key Takeaways

Michael Saylor hinted at a possible meeting with a bank about Bitcoin.
No further details about the bank or meeting were disclosed.

Michael Saylor hinted today that he met with a bank, possibly about Bitcoin.

The Strategy executive chairman shared a photo taken from a high-rise office overlooking the city and told his 4.7 million X followers to “guess the bank.”

Guess the ₿ank. pic.twitter.com/WIpzsS0P35

— Michael Saylor (@saylor) December 11, 2025

The photo prompted widespread speculation in the comments after Saylor said at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi this week that top US banks had approached him in the last six months.

“I have noted and been approached by BNY Mellon, by Wells Fargo, Bank of America, by Charles Schwab, by JPMorgan, by Citi. They’re all starting to issue credit against either Bitcoin or against Bitcoin derivatives like IBIT,” he said.

JPMorgan, led by long-time Bitcoin skeptic Jamie Dimon, has filed for a structured note leveraged product via BlackRock’s IBIT that targets Bitcoin. The investment vehicle, pending SEC approval, could yield 1.5x gains on Bitcoin by 2028, but also poses substantial loss risks if Bitcoin’s price declines.

Many X users guessed Saylor was meeting with JPMorgan, while others suggested the shot might have been taken at Deutsche Bank.

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In a bid to find the most undervalued legacy coin, the Silver Standard report made the case for Litecoin. It pointed out that the Proof of Work Litecoin network has a fourteen-year uptime, a rising hash rate, and deep liquidity.

Comparing the Litecoin [LTC] hash rate growth as a percentage to Bitcoin’s [BTC] hash rate growth highlighted LTC’s resilience at the technical level. This meant that the chain has significant adoption potential, and possibly sizeable price upside.

Source: LTC/USDT on TradingView

The multi-year compression pattern on the monthly chart supports this view. These compressions often resolve with a violent move, as price action coiled tightly like a spring tends to explode outward with force.

If a rally emerges from this setup, the price could aim for the all-time high at $410.

Litecoin is at key support, but no reaction from bulls

Source: LTC/USDT on TradingView

On the weekly chart, Litecoin was trading at a key support zone at $82. It was a demand zone that had initiated the rally in June, which saw a bullish weekly structure break.

Moreover, it marked the Value Area Low for 2025.

This finding came from the Fixed Range Volume Profile tool. The A/D indicator continued to trend higher, suggesting that it was possible to overcome the recent selling pressure.

On the other hand, the MACD signaled strong bearish momentum.

Source: LTC/USDT on TradingView

The daily chart confirmed a bearish structure.

Swing traders need the $88 supply zone to flip into support before considering long positions. The $82 area remains a support, but it has not attracted enough buyers to shift momentum.

The bearish case
As things stand, the bullish and bearish cases seem more or less equally likely. The lack of bullish reaction for nearly a month at the $80 area was a warning that the price is accepted at these levels. Bulls who might see Litecoin as trading at a discount were few in number. Otherwise, we would have seen a rally by now.

Traders’ call to action- more waiting?
A move past $88 is needed to signal a growing uptrend. A breakdown below $75-$80 is required to signal a bearish continuation. Right now, it might be prudent to wait for the market to show its hand.

Final Thoughts

Litecoin is trading at 2025’s Value Area Low, a key long-term support.
The consolidation within the $80 demand zone indicated a lack of strength from the buyers over the past month, and could pave the way for more losses.

Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion

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The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.1% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $882.95 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.13, the EPS surprise was -19.72%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how RH performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

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SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) Barclays 23rd Annual Global Technology Conference December 11, 2025 4:55 PM EST

Company Participants

Nitesh Sharan - Chief Financial Officer

Presentation

Unknown Analyst

All right. Thanks, everyone. I'm here with the CFO of SoundHound, Nitesh Sharan, and delighted to have you with us today to have a little conversation. I'm trying to get a little spicy here to see what you guys are up to.

But let's talk a little bit first about SoundHound and what growth has been looking at and looking like, especially this year and if you think about the last quarter, what are the kind of the highlights and what's kind of driving that as people think about what SoundHound doing as a platform?

Question-and-Answer Session

Nitesh Sharan
Chief Financial Officer

Yes. We continue to show strong growth. Last quarter was 68% up for the year. We continue to be -- actually for the last several years, we've been growing north of 40%, 50% CAGR. And with some of the acquisitions we've added, we've been crossing into the triple-digit range. So the growth is pretty broad based. So we are seeing a lot of traction within the customer service pillar, voice-enabling services, in particular, around restaurants and some of the enterprise verticals. We're seeing just a ton of customer interest of how do you do more, expand more, contain more of the conversation set.

We're also continuing to see growth and traction with automotive, albeit there's been, especially with the tariff backdrop and some dynamics playing out there. But we're innovating by bringing voice commerce into a new way of engaging and getting a coffee on the way to work or ordering pizza. That's rejuvenating a lot of conversations with the OEMs.

And I think more broad based, clearly, AI is an enabler

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Company Participants

Howard Tubin - Vice President of Investor Relations
Calvin McDonald - CEO & Director
Meghan Frank - Chief Financial Officer

Conference Call Participants

Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
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Adrienne Yih-Tennant - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
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Jay Sole - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
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Presentation

Operator

Thank you for standing by. This is the conference operator. Welcome to the lululemon Athletica Inc. Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] The conference is being recorded. [Operator Instructions]

I would now like to turn the conference over to Howard Tubin, Vice President, Investor Relations for lululemon Athletica. Please go ahead.

Howard Tubin
Vice President of Investor Relations

Thank you, and good afternoon. Welcome to lululemon's third quarter earnings conference call. Joining me today to talk about our results are Calvin McDonald, CEO; and Meghan Frank, CFO.

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The stock of entertainment company has fallen by 6.7% in the past month, lagging the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 1.63% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89%.

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The stock of maker of hard drives for businesses and personal computers has risen by 9.54% in the past month, leading the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 2.05% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Western Digital in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.92, showcasing a 8.47% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $2.91 billion, indicating a 32% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

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Coming into today, shares of the world's largest oilfield services company had gained 10.7% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector lost 0.14%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.89%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of SLB in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on January 23, 2026. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.74, down 19.57% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $9.53 billion, up 2.64% from the prior-year quarter.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.89 per share and revenue of $35.78 billion. These totals would mark changes of -15.25% and -1.4%, respectively, from last year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for SLB. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.07% lower. SLB currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Digging into valuation, SLB currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 13.82. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 19.82 of its industry.

The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 80, which puts it in the top 33% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.

December 11, 2025 6:52 PM EST | Source: Regency Silver Corp.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 11, 2025) - Regency Silver Corp. (TSXV: RSMX) (OTCQB: RSMXD) ("Regency Silver" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has upsized its previously announced (December 9) best efforts brokered private placement led by Centurion One Capital Corp. (the "Lead Agent") as lead agent and sole bookrunner due to strong investor demand. Under the amended terms, the Company will issue 17,142,857 units ("Units") of the Company at $0.175 per Unit (the "Issue Price") for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $3,000,000 (the "Offering").

Each Unit shall consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a "Share") and one Share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant shall entitle the holder thereof to acquire an additional Share (a "Warrant Share") at a price of $0.26 for a period of 36 months from the Closing Date (as defined herein).

The Company has granted the Lead Agent an option (the "Agent's Option") pursuant to which the Lead Agent can increase the size of the Offering by up to an additional 2,571,428 Units at the Issue Price. If the Agent's Option is exercised in full, an aggregate of 19,714,285 Units would be issued for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,450,000.

The gross proceeds of the Offering will be used for drilling on the Company's Dios Padre Project in Sonora, Mexico and general working capital purposes.

The Units will be offered for sale (i) by way of private placement pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under section 5A.2 of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions, as amended and supplemented by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 - Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the "Listed Issuer Financing Exemption") in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, (ii) in the United States pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), and applicable U.S. state securities laws, and (iii) in jurisdictions outside of Canada and the United States as mutually agreed to by the Company and the Lead Agent, provided it is understood that no prospectus filing, registration or comparable obligation arises in such other jurisdiction. The securities issued under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption will not be subject to a statutory hold period pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

In connection with the upsized Offering, the Company has filed an amended and restated offering document dated December 11, 2025 (the "Amended Offering Document"), which can be accessed under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website at www.regency-silver.com. Prospective investors should read the Amended Offering Document before making an investment decision.

In connection with the Offering, commissions will be payable in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange").

The Offering is expected to close on or around December 18, 2025, or such other date as agreed upon between the Company and the Lead Agent (the "Closing Date") and is subject to certain conditions, including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the approval of the Exchange.

It is anticipated that certain related parties of the Company may acquire Units in the Offering. Any participation by related parties of the Company in the Offering will constitute a "related party transaction" as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company expects such participation will be exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the Units subscribed for by the related parties, nor the consideration for the Units paid by such related parties, is expected to exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization.

For further details about Regency Silver please visit www.regency-silver.com.

Technical Information

The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed by Company director Michael Tucker, P.Geo, who is recognized as a Qualified Person under the guidelines of National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Tucker is a director of the Company and for that reason is not considered independent. Mr. Tucker has read and approved the technical contents of this news release.

ABOUT REGENCY SILVER CORP.

Regency Silver Corp. is a Canadian resource company exploring for gold, copper, and silver in Mexico. Regency Silver is led by a team of experienced professionals with expertise in both exploration and production. Regency's flagship project is the Dios Padre project in Sonora, Mexico where Regency made a gold-copper-silver discovery which appears to be a magmatic-hydrothermal system which widens at depth. Drill results have included 38 metres of 7.36 g/t gold in hole REG 23-21, 36 metres of 6.84 g/t gold, 0.88% copper and 21.8 g/t silver in hole REG 22-01, and 29.4 m of 6.32 g/t gold in hole REG 23-14.

ABOUT CENTURION ONE CAPITAL

Centurion One Capital's mission is to ignite the world's most visionary entrepreneurs to conquer the greatest challenges of tomorrow, fueling their ambitions with transformative capital, unparalleled expertise, and a global network of influential connections. Every interaction is guided by our core values of respect, integrity, commitment, excellence in execution, and uncompromising performance. We make principal investments, drawing on the time-honored principles of merchant banking, where aligned incentives forge enduring partnerships. Centurion One Capital: A superior approach to investment banking.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This news release contains forward-looking statements and information that are based on the beliefs of management and reflect Regency Silver's current expectations. When used in this news release, the words "estimate", "project", "belief", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan", "predict", "may" or "should" and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. The forward-looking statements and information in this news release include information relating to the Offering (including Exchange approval and the closing of the Offering) and the anticipated use of proceeds of the Offering. Such statements and information reflect the current view of Regency. Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in those forward-looking statements and information.

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Such factors include, among others, the following risks: (i) there is no assurance that the Offering will be completed or as to the actual offering price or gross proceeds to be raised in connection with the Offering. In particular, the amount raised may be significantly less than the amounts anticipated as a result of, among other things, market conditions and investor behaviour; (ii) there is no assurance that the Company will obtain all requisite approvals for the Offering; (iii) following completion of the Offering, the Company may require additional financing from time to time in order to continue its operations. Financing may not be available when needed or on terms and conditions acceptable to the Company; and (iv) the stock markets have experienced volatility that often has been unrelated to the performance of companies. These fluctuations may adversely affect the price of the Company's securities, regardless of its operating performance.

There are a number of important factors that could cause Regency Silver's actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements and information. Such factors include, among others: currency fluctuations; limited business history of the Company; disruptions or changes in the credit or security markets; results of operation activities and development of projects; project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, fluctuations in commodity prices, and general market and industry conditions.

Regency Silver cautions that the foregoing list of material factors is not exhaustive. When relying on the Company's forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Regency Silver has assumed that the material factors referred to in the previous paragraph will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors.

THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF REGENCY SILVER AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NEWS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE REGENCY SILVER MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "1933 Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons (as defined in the 1933 Act) unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration is available.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers of Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) common stock between July 25, 2024 and October 22, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until February 9, 2026 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Integer Holdings class action lawsuit. Captioned West Palm Beach Firefighters' Pension Fund v. Integer Holdings Corporation, No. 25-cv-10251 (S.D.N.Y.), the Integer Holdings class action lawsuit charges Integer Holdings and certain of Integer Holdings' top executives and advisors with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Integer Holdings class action lawsuit, please provide your information here:

https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit-itgr.html 

You can also contact attorneys J.C. Sanchez or Jennifer N. Caringal of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at [email protected].

CASE ALLEGATIONS: Integer Holdings operates as a medical device contract development and manufacturing company.

The Integer Holdings class action lawsuit alleges that throughout the Class Period defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Integer Holdings materially overstated its competitive position within the growing electrophysiology ("EP") manufacturing market; (ii) despite Integer Holdings' claims of strong visibility into customer demand, Integer Holdings was experiencing a sustained deterioration in sales relating to two of its EP devices; and (iii) in turn, Integer Holdings mischaracterized its EP devices as a long-term growth driver for its Cardio & Vascular segment.

The Integer Holdings class action lawsuit further alleges that on October 23, 2025, Integer Holdings disclosed that it had lowered its full-year 2025 sales guidance, which fell short of analysts' estimates. Additionally, Integer Holdings informed investors that it expected net sales growth of -2% to 2% and organic sales growth of 0% and 4% for the full year of 2026, according to the complaint. Integer Holdings CEO, defendant Joseph W. Dziedzic, further allegedly stated that, "[w]hile select headwinds are expected to impact our 2026 sales, we believe our strategy and strong product development pipeline will lead to a return to 200 basis points above-market organic growth in 2027." On this news, the price of Integer Holdings common stock fell more than 32%, according to the complaint.

THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased Integer Holdings common stock during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Integer Holdings class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Integer Holdings investor class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Integer Holdings shareholder class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Integer Holdings class action lawsuit.

ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world's leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud and shareholder litigation. Our Firm has been ranked #1 in the ISS Securities Class Action Services rankings for four out of the last five years for securing the most monetary relief for investors. In 2024, we recovered over $2.5 billion for investors in securities-related class action cases – more than the next five law firms combined, according to ISS. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in the world, and the Firm's attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information:

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Automated digital wealth management firm Wealthfront priced its initial public offering at $14 per share, raising $485 million, The Information reported on Thursday.

In the latest close session, Boston Scientific (BSX - Free Report) was down 1.02% at $91.75. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.21%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 1.35%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.26%.

Heading into today, shares of the medical device manufacturer had lost 10.98% over the past month, lagging the Medical sector's gain of 3.7% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.89%.

The upcoming earnings release of Boston Scientific will be of great interest to investors. In that report, analysts expect Boston Scientific to post earnings of $0.78 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 11.43%. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $5.27 billion, reflecting a 15.46% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $3.04 per share and a revenue of $20.06 billion, signifying shifts of +21.12% and +19.77%, respectively, from the last year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Boston Scientific. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed an unchanged state. Currently, Boston Scientific is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).

With respect to valuation, Boston Scientific is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 30.54. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 19.41, which means Boston Scientific is trading at a premium to the group.

Also, we should mention that BSX has a PEG ratio of 1.87. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Medical - Products industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.95 as of yesterday's close.

The Medical - Products industry is part of the Medical sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 165, placing it within the bottom 34% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

For the quarter ended October 2025, Lululemon (LULU - Free Report) reported revenue of $2.57 billion, up 7.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.59, compared to $2.87 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +3.4% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.48 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.22, the EPS surprise was +16.67%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Lululemon performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Total stores: 796 compared to the 798 average estimate based on seven analysts.Total Gross Square Footage: 3,630.00 Ksq ft compared to the 3,597.12 Ksq ft average estimate based on six analysts.Total Comparable Sales (Change in constant dollars): 2% versus 0% estimated by six analysts on average.Total Comparable Sales: 1% versus the five-analyst average estimate of -0.6%.Geographic Revenues- China Mainland: $465.36 million compared to the $395.35 million average estimate based on eight analysts. The reported number represents a change of +46.2% year over year.Geographic Revenues- Rest of World: $367.18 million compared to the $359.25 million average estimate based on eight analysts. The reported number represents a change of +19.2% year over year.Geographic Revenues- Americas: $1.73 billion compared to the $1.74 billion average estimate based on eight analysts. The reported number represents a change of -2.1% year over year.Geographic Revenues- United States: $1.38 billion compared to the $1.4 billion average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of -3% year over year.Net Revenue by Channel- E-commerce: $1.07 billion versus $981.41 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +12.9% change.Net Revenue by Channel- Company-operated stores: $1.21 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $1.26 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -0.3%.Net Revenue by Channel- Other channels: $292.61 million versus $260.68 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +21.2% change.Net Revenue by Category- Accessories and other categories: $324.73 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $321.46 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12.2%.View all Key Company Metrics for Lululemon here>>>

Shares of Lululemon have returned +9.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

For the quarter ended November 2025, Costco (COST - Free Report) reported revenue of $67.31 billion, up 8.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $4.34, compared to $3.82 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $67.33 billion, representing a surprise of -0.03%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.88%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $4.26.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Costco performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Comparable sales - Total Company: 6.4% versus the seven-analyst average estimate of 6.1%.Changes in comparable sales excluding the impact of changes in foreign-currency and gasoline prices - Total Company: 6.4% compared to the 6.2% average estimate based on seven analysts.Number of warehouses - Total worldwide: 923 versus 921 estimated by six analysts on average.Number of warehouses - United States and Puerto Rico: 633 versus the four-analyst average estimate of 634.Comparable sales - U.S.: 5.9% compared to the 5.7% average estimate based on four analysts.Changes in comparable sales excluding the impact of changes in foreign-currency and gasoline prices - Other International: 6.8% versus 6.5% estimated by four analysts on average.Changes in comparable sales excluding the impact of changes in foreign-currency and gasoline prices - Canada: 9% versus 7.8% estimated by four analysts on average.Changes in comparable sales excluding the impact of changes in foreign-currency and gasoline prices - U.S.: 5.9% compared to the 5.7% average estimate based on four analysts.Comparable sales - Other International: 8.8% compared to the 8.3% average estimate based on three analysts.Comparable sales - Canada: 6.5% compared to the 7% average estimate based on three analysts.Membership fees: $1.33 billion versus $1.31 billion estimated by eight analysts on average.Net Sales: $65.98 billion compared to the $66.04 billion average estimate based on eight analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Costco here>>>

Shares of Costco have returned -4.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valaris Announces Multi-Year Contract Award for Drillship VALARIS DS-8.

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SummaryJohnson & Johnson has surged 14% since my last update, surpassing my $188 target, and now trades near $200.Top-line growth is accelerating, but revenue expansion remains below industry rates and is partially priced in after a strong rally.JNJ's capital structure remains leveraged, clouding its outlook despite progress in positioning for future success.I maintain a Hold rating with a $220 price target, expecting market-like performance and 10% upside over the next year. Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

Following my last article on Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), the stock price has increased by 14% and has outperformed the benchmark. In addition to this, it has exceeded my $188 price target, currently trading at approximately $200.

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At the time, Broadcom didn't say who it was, but on Thursday, CEO Hock Tan revealed that the mystery customer was AI lab Anthropic, which placed an order for the latest Google tensor processing units.

"We received a $10 billion order to sell the latest TPU Ironwood racks to Anthropic," said Tan, speaking on Broadcom's fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday. He also said Anthropic had placed an additional $11 billion order with Broadcom in the company's latest quarter.

While Broadcom typically doesn't disclose its large customers, Tan's September remark drew significant investor attention amid the AI infrastructure boom. A Broadcom official told CNBC in October that the mystery customer wasn't OpenAI, which has its own agreement to purchase chips from the chipmaker.

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Google-Anthropic dealIn late October, Anthropic and Google announced a sweeping cloud partnership that underscored just how quickly the AI infrastructure race is moving.

The deal is valued in the tens of billions of dollars. The agreement gives Anthropic access to as many 1 million Google TPUs, and is expected to bring well over a gigawatt of new AI compute capacity online in 2026.

Anthropic employs a multi-cloud, multi-chip strategy.

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On December 11, 2025, Chainlink (LINK) saw its trading value at $13.55, reflecting a decrease from a monthly peak of $14.95 but maintaining a 17% increase from its November low. This fluctuation in Link’s value comes amid a broader trend that has captured the attention of investors who see potential in the cryptocurrency’s future growth.

Chainlink’s recent price movements are part of a larger narrative within the cryptocurrency industry that has been characterized by significant volatility and rapid shifts in investor sentiment. The past few years have seen the cryptocurrency landscape evolve dramatically, with decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and blockchain technology gaining mainstream attention. Chainlink, known for its role in providing reliable real-world data to blockchain networks through its decentralized oracle service, has carved out a critical position within this ecosystem.

Despite the recent dip, market analysts and enthusiasts remain bullish on Chainlink’s long-term potential. This optimism is largely driven by Chainlink’s technological capabilities and its strategic partnerships with major industry players. The platform’s ability to securely and efficiently connect smart contracts with real-world data continues to be a major draw for developers and enterprises alike. Such utility not only sets Chainlink apart from many other cryptocurrencies but also underpins its attractiveness as a long-term investment.

In addition to its technical prowess, Chainlink’s recent activities in expanding its reach and offerings have sparked renewed interest. The project’s development team has been actively engaging in initiatives aimed at improving the scalability and security of its network. These efforts are seen as pivotal in enhancing Chainlink’s functionality and ensuring its resilience against potential cyber threats, which remain a significant concern in the cryptocurrency realm.

Moreover, the broader market dynamics have also been favorable for Chainlink. With the global cryptocurrency market cap reaching new heights and institutional investors increasingly entering the space, assets like Chainlink are gaining traction. The narrative around cryptocurrencies has shifted from speculative trading to recognition of their potential as cornerstone technologies for the digital economy. This shift is exemplified by the growing interest in blockchain applications beyond simple financial transactions, such as supply chain management, health care, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

However, some caution is warranted. While Chainlink’s prospects appear promising, the cryptocurrency market is notorious for its unpredictability. Factors such as regulatory changes, technological advancements in blockchain protocols, and shifts in investor sentiment can lead to rapid price fluctuations. Regulatory scrutiny, in particular, has intensified globally, as governments seek to implement frameworks to better control and tax digital assets. This regulatory uncertainty poses a potential risk to the growth trajectories of even the most well-established cryptocurrencies.

A unique aspect of Chainlink’s current situation is the recent uptick in reserves buying. This phenomenon occurs when large holders, often called “whales,” begin to accumulate significant quantities of a cryptocurrency. This activity is seen as a positive indicator of confidence in the asset’s future performance. Whales can exert considerable influence on market prices due to the sheer volume of their transactions, and their actions are closely monitored by other market participants for signals of upcoming trends.

The resurgence in whale activity around Chainlink could signal a forthcoming price rebound, as these large investors position themselves ahead of anticipated positive developments. Historically, such movements have often preceded periods of significant price appreciation as the market adjusts to the perceived endorsement by influential investors. This buying spree could be attributed to several factors, including the anticipation of new technological rollouts or strategic collaborations, both of which could further solidify Chainlink’s role in the blockchain ecosystem.

Additionally, the broader economic context cannot be ignored. As traditional financial markets continue to grapple with challenges such as inflation and geopolitical tensions, cryptocurrencies like Chainlink offer an alternative investment avenue. The decentralized nature of blockchain assets appeals to those seeking to diversify their portfolios and hedge against uncertainties in the traditional financial system. This dynamic has been a driving force behind the sustained interest in digital currencies, even amidst market corrections.

In comparison to other countries, the United States has been at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoption and innovation, though it faces stiff competition from nations such as Singapore and Switzerland, which have established themselves as crypto-friendly hubs with supportive regulatory environments. These international developments have implications for Chainlink, as favorable conditions in key regions can boost adoption and integration of its technology.

On the technological front, Chainlink’s innovations continue to set it apart. The introduction of new consensus mechanisms and improvements in oracle node performance are examples of how Chainlink is enhancing its platform to meet the increasing demands of the blockchain sector. This ongoing evolution is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring that Chainlink remains a relevant and attractive option for developers and enterprises looking to leverage smart contracts.

Looking ahead, Chainlink’s future will likely be shaped by its ability to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by the rapidly changing cryptocurrency landscape. While the path ahead involves navigating regulatory landscapes and maintaining technological leadership, the foundation that Chainlink has built positions it well for continued growth and innovation.

In conclusion, Chainlink’s recent price dip, while notable, is just one aspect of its complex market dynamics. The cryptocurrency’s strong fundamentals, strategic initiatives, and the renewed interest from whale investors suggest a promising outlook. However, as with all investments, potential risks must be considered, and investors should remain vigilant and informed about the broader market conditions and regulatory environment. As Chainlink continues to evolve and adapt, it remains a key player in the ongoing transformation of the global financial ecosystem.

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