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TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQB: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) (“MediPharm” or the “Company”), a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, today announced that Shelley Potts will be stepping down from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective December 31, 2025. The Company also announced that Michael Bumby will be rejoining the Board, effective January 1, 2026, bringing extensive experience in finance and governance to support MediPharm’s strategic priorities.

Michael Bumby previously served on the Board and was Chief Financial Officer at VIVO Cannabis Inc., which MediPharm acquired in 2023. In addition to his experience in the cannabis sector, Michael has held senior leadership roles in global pharmaceutical companies, providing strategic and financial oversight across highly regulated markets. His combined expertise in pharma and cannabis will support MediPharm Labs continued advancement in pharmaceutical cannabinoids.

Chris Taves, Chair of the Board, commented:

“On behalf of the Board and the entire MediPharm Labs team, I want to thank Shelley for her valuable contributions and leadership during her tenure. Shelley has been a Board member since 2020, and has helped guide the company’s stable growth through some of the cannabis industry’s early turbulent times. Shelley has been a strong voice for good corporate governance and thoughtful financial discipline throughout her tenure.”   

“We are also pleased to welcome Michael back to the Board. His financial expertise and prior experience with VIVO and MediPharm will provide additional valuable depth and perspective to the Board.”

About MediPharm Labs

Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms. MediPharm Labs has invested in an expert, research-driven team, state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies and purpose-built facilities for delivery of pure, trusted and precision-dosed cannabis products for its customers. MediPharm Labs develops, formulates, processes, packages and distributes cannabis and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international medical markets.

In 2021, MediPharm Labs received a Pharmaceutical Drug Establishment License from Health Canada, becoming the only company in North America to hold a commercial-scale domestic Good Manufacturing Practices License for the extraction of multiple natural cannabinoids. This GMP license was the first step in the Company's current foreign drug manufacturing site registration with the US FDA.

In 2023, MediPharm acquired VIVO Cannabis Inc. which expanded MediPharm's reach to medical patients in Canada via Canna Farms medical ecommerce platform, and in Australia and Germany through Beacon Medical PTY and Beacon Medical GMBH. This acquisition also included Harvest Medical Clinics in Canada which provides medical cannabis patients with physician consultations for medical cannabis education and prescriptions.

The Company carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the countries in which it operates.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, Shelley Pott's departure from the Board; Michael Bumby's appointment to the Board, including the timing thereof; and statements regarding the Company’s advancement in pharmaceutical cannabinoids. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the inability of MediPharm to obtain adequate financing; the delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals; and other factors discussed in MediPharm's continuous disclosure filings, available on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, MediPharm assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change.

SOURCE MediPharm Labs Corp.

For further information, please contact: MediPharm Labs Investor Relations,
1 416.913.7425, [email protected]

Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call December 10, 2025 5:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Tushar Jain
Sassine Ghazi - CEO, President & Director
Shelagh Glaser - Chief Financial Officer

Conference Call Participants

Jason Celino - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division
Harlan Sur - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
James Schneider - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Wei Chia - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Sitikantha Panigrahi - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division
Vivek Arya - BofA Securities, Research Division
Joseph Vruwink - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
Yu Shi - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division
Ruben Roy - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Synopsys Earnings Conference Call for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, today's call is being recorded.

At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Tushar Jain, Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.

Tushar Jain

Good afternoon, everyone. With us today are Sassine Ghazi, President and CEO of Synopsys; and Shelagh Glaser, CFO. Before we begin, I'd like to remind everyone that during the course of this conference call, Synopsys will discuss forecasts, targets and other forward-looking statements regarding the company and its financial results. While these statements represent our best current judgment about future results and performance as of today, our actual results are subject to many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what we expect.

In addition to any risks that we highlight during this call, important factors that may affect our future results are described in our most recent SEC reports and today's earnings press release. As shown in today's financial statements, all of Ansys revenue appears under the Ansys product group, including the Ansys semiconductor products.

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Waystar Holding Corp. (WAY) Barclays 23rd Annual Global Technology Conference December 10, 2025 6:40 PM EST

Company Participants

Matthew Hawkins - CEO & Director

Conference Call Participants

Saket Kalia - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

Presentation

Saket Kalia
Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

Okay. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to Day 1 of the Barclays TMT Conference. My name is Saket Kalia. I cover software here at Barclays. Honored to have the team with us here from Waystar. We've got Matt Hawkins, CEO; and also have Sue Dooley, Head of Investor Relations, there in the audience as well.

So we've got about 30 minutes together. I'd love to leave some fireside chat here for 20 or 25 minutes because I know that's going to be fun here with Matt. And then would love to make this interactive so anyone that's got a question, just pop up your hand. We'll make sure we circulate the mic for the benefit of the webcast.

So with that, Matt, thanks so much for having -- for being here.

Matthew Hawkins
CEO & Director

I'm grateful to be here. It's been a fast year since we were here together last.

Question-and-Answer Session

Saket Kalia
Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

Yes. Yes. I know a lot of good stuff that's happened, too. So I definitely want to jump into that. But maybe for those of us that are less familiar with the company, could you just maybe start with an overview of Waystar? And as part of that, maybe recap some of the points from last quarter that you were most proud of to just make sure we're all on the same page?

Matthew Hawkins
CEO & Director

Absolutely. Waystar is a cloud-native software platform that's purpose built to help health care providers as they interact with

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) ("Stewart" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of its public offering of 1,900,000 shares of its common stock, at a price to the public of $68.00 per share. All of the shares are being offered by Stewart. The offering is anticipated to close on December 12, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The underwriters for the offering also have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 285,000 shares of Stewart's common stock at the price to the public, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Stewart, are expected to be approximately $129.2 million (or $148.6 million if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase the additional shares in full).

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as lead book-running manager for the offering, Citizens Capital Markets is acting as book-running manager for the offering and Dowling & Partners Securities, LLC, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, a Stifel Company, and Stephens Inc. are acting as co-managers.

A registration statement (including a base prospectus) and a preliminary prospectus supplement relating to these securities have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The registration statement became automatically effective upon filing. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement (including the accompanying base prospectus). A copy of the final prospectus supplement, when available, may be obtained from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, telephone: 866-471-2526 or by emailing [email protected].

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any offer or sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification of these securities under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Stewart 
Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage industry, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. ST-IR.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements," including statements regarding the completion, timing and size of the proposed public offering, the grant to the underwriters of an option to purchase additional shares and references to whether Stewart will offer the common stock or consummate the offering. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include the volatility of general economic conditions, including economic changes that may result from new or increased tariffs, trade restrictions or geopolitical tensions, and adverse changes in the level of real estate activity, as well as a number of other risk and uncertainties discussed in detail in our documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and if applicable, as supplemented by any risk factors contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed subsequently. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by applicable law.

SOURCE Stewart Information Services Corporation

In brief
Trump Billionaires Club is slated to launch at the end of this year on iOS and Android.
Players can earn the TRUMP meme coin via the game, with $1 million worth to be offered up as rewards.
The board game-style mobile game will let players make deals and work their way up a leaderboard of billionaires.
A licensed Donald Trump-themed mobile crypto game will debut at the end of this year, according to a post Tuesday on X from the account behind the official Trump meme coin on the Solana blockchain.

The project describes Trump Billionaires Club as “the first and only Trump mobile game for true Trump fans,” and said the game will offer players “a chance to get a share of $1 million in TRUMP coin rewards.”

According to its website, the game plays as a “3D board game where every roll, deal, and decision builds your path to the top.” The gameplay centers on “rolls, luck, and smart decisions” as players climb a “billionaire ladder.” Both crypto and non-crypto versions will be available, though details on how rewards are earned are currently unclear.

Trump Billionaires Club will be available on mobile and web, and does not require any crypto setup. The game is being launched in partnership with the web3 gaming platform Open Loot, co-founded by Decentraland co-founder Ari Meilich.

Officially, the title is a product of Freedom45Games LLC, which holds a license to use Trump’s name. The site notes that the game is “not designed, manufactured, distributed or sold by Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization, or any of their respective affiliates or principals.”

Freedom45Games LLC was registered last year in Wyoming and uses the same registered agents—Cloud Peak Law—as several other Trump-branded ventures, including Trump watch seller TheBestWatchesonEarth, sneaker company 45Footwear, and one of the Trump meme coin entities, Celebration Cards LLC. 

The ultimate owners of Freedom45Games remain unclear. A letter from Senator Richard Blumenthal earlier this year, however, linked the TRUMP meme coin company Fight Fight Fight LLC to longtime Trump ally and entrepreneur Bill Zanker, with whom he co-authored a book in 2007. 

The company also states that “the website offerings are not affiliated with any cryptocurrency offering, are not political, and have nothing to do with any political campaign,” despite multiple references to TRUMP and the company name invoking the 45th and 47th U.S. president.

Players can also “turn progress into ownership,” the website claims, with milestones converted into digital collectibles. However, the terms and conditions clarify that all content is owned by Freedom45Games LLC and that players are not granted any ownership rights in the game or its system.

This is not the only Trump-themed crypto game out there. In January, the unofficial Trump’s Empire launched on Telegram, closely resembling X Empire, an Elon Musk-themed game released the year prior. Players begin with a construction company and repeatedly tap to generate income, later unlocking automation and new businesses as they progress.

The news has had little impact so far on the price of TRUMP, the Solana meme coin that was currently trading at $5.76, according to CoinGecko, down nearly 3% over the last 24 hours. It achieved its all-time high price of $73.43 on January 19—shortly after launch—and has since dropped 92% to its recent price.

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Dogecoin price prediction has detailed how DOGE has rebounded from oversold levels and held its $0.130 support as US-listed ETFs, institutional demand and the Fed rate decision shape scenarios for moves toward $0.20 in 2025 and $0.40 by mid-2026, alongside interest in PEPENODE.

The SEC-registered transfer agent, Superstate, just enabled direct issuance of SEC-registered shares on Ethereum and Solana, settling primary sales in stablecoins and recording ownership to a transfer agent’s ledger that treats the blockchain as the master file.

The company’s Direct Issuance Programs let issuers deliver tokens that represent the same legal equity with voting and dividend rights, paid for with stablecoins and delivered to KYC wallets at real-time prices.

The move shifts part of the issuance workflow from DTCC-only infrastructure toward public blockchains while keeping transfer agent controls and securities law obligations intact.

The first live implementation is Galaxy Digital, which tokenized its SEC-registered common stock on Solana through Superstate.

According to Galaxy’s investor site, 32,374 GLXY shares were tokenized as of early September 2025, establishing a template for on-chain cap tables that synchronize with a registered transfer agent.

The mechanics matter for governance and corporate actions, since every permitted transfer updates beneficial ownership on the RTA’s books, and dividends or splits can be executed through smart contracts administered by the agent.

A May 2025 staff FAQ acknowledged that a blockchain can serve as the official Master Securityholder File for a registered transfer agent, according to a Simpson Thacher summary, which provides a regulatory foundation for these cap table models.

Distribution is preparing to follow issuanceBackpack exchange has said it will list SEC-registered, natively tokenized U.S. equities via an integration with Superstate, starting with non-U.S. access while pursuing U.S. broker-dealer and ATS paths.

The venue model positions wallets, KYC rails, and whitelisted order flow as the front door for investors without synthetic wrappers or SPV structures. That distinction is a key clarification for 2025, following episodes where tokenized stock marketing created confusion between on-chain exposures and actual registered equity, as reported by Business Insider in the context of synthetic offerings.

The near-term contest is about who controls the cap table and the order books. If the transfer agent and the chain form the golden source of ownership for KYC’d wallets, then distribution and secondary trading can route through a mix of compliant venues that speak to that ledger.

Broker-dealers, ATSs, and traditional market centers will compete with wallet-native venues and whitelisted AMMs that plug into transfer agent hooks.

The SEC has not granted a bespoke path for AMMs to trade NMS securities, and any AMM that routes orders in NMS securities would need to comply with existing frameworks such as Reg ATS, fair access, surveillance obligations, and short-sale rules.

Agency statements have stressed that tokenization is not a shortcut and that market integrity rules still apply.

Plumbing around the new rails is starting to connectDTCC launched a tokenized collateral platform and briefed the SEC’s Crypto Task Force on tokenization services that could extend into pledging and corporate action workflows, according to DTCC public materials and SEC documentation.

Nasdaq filed to enable tokenized securities trading on its main market when rights are equivalent, with a timeline as soon as the third quarter of 2026 if DTC infrastructure is ready, according to Reuters.

These efforts point to a hybrid stage in which DTC-eligible positions coexist with tokenized cap table entries, and in which conversion or pledge functions bridge the two. Issuers seeking broader distribution may rely on this bridge for street-name positions while operating primary issuance windows on-chain in stablecoins.

Issuance workflow is the immediate change. Superstate’s Direct Issuance lets companies raise capital directly to wallets, take stablecoin proceeds, and record new ownership on-chain under the transfer agent’s supervision.

Follow-ons and at-the-market programs can run outside traditional market hours, with T≈0 settlement and programmable constraints such as transfer restrictions or on-chain accreditation checks. For small and mid-cap issuers, that may expand addressable demand in non-U.S. time zones once compliant venues, KYC pipelines, and custodial options are live.

For investors, the custody model flips from omnibus street name at brokers to wallet-native beneficial ownership tied to the transfer agent’s ledger, subject to whitelisting and rescission powers required for regulatory and sanctions compliance.

Secondary trading is the constraintBackpack’s plan points to a centralized access layer for tokenized stocks outside the U.S., while U.S. flows hinge on broker-dealer and ATS permissions applied to tokens that are the actual securities.

AMMs are technically straightforward on-chain, yet their regulatory status is unresolved for NMS. Three outcomes frame 2026: whitelisted AMMs recognized as ATSs, AMMs restricted and centralized order books dominate, or a hybrid in which AMMs operate for non-NMS or smaller issuers while NMS stays on central limit order books.

The SEC’s posture, including Commissioner statements, emphasizes that tokenization must fit within the existing regulatory perimeter rather than invent a separate lane.

The RTA’s expanded role is the throughline. With the blockchain as the master securityholder file, transfer agents mediate whitelist controls, error correction, rescission, and audit trails for on-chain transfers.

That places agents at the chokepoints for corporate actions and governance. Wallets and venues with strong KYC and sanctions tooling become distribution partners that can feed the master file with clean data.

Stablecoin issuers benefit from primary settlement volumes, and custodians will adapt to hold tokens directly or through controlled wallet architectures that meet Rule 15c3-3 and similar custody expectations when broker-dealers intermediate.

A practical question for issuers is how tokenized shares interplay with DTC positions. DTCC’s tokenization programs focus first on collateral, with scope to extend into securities workflows.

Nasdaq’s filing assumes that DTC infrastructure is ready before token-settled trades sit on the same order book.

Until a seamless conversion path is in production, many issuers may maintain parallel rails, using DTC for mainstream exchange trading and using on-chain issuance for targeted capital formation, dividend distribution experiments, or controlled secondary transfers among whitelisted wallets.

The bridge timing will determine how quickly on-chain liquidity can reach parity with street-name liquidity.

The metrics to watch are straightforwardHow many issuers enroll in Superstate’s Opening Bell stack, how many shares outstanding become token transferable, and how many on-chain holders appear on the master file, which Superstate says it maintains as a registered transfer agent.

How much primary issuance settles in stablecoins each month? How much volume Backpack and other compliant venues route for tokenized equities, especially in non-U.S. markets? How DTCC’s tokenized collateral network scales and whether DTC conversion or corporate action bridges for tokenized equity enter testing.

Each data point will describe whether this is primarily a settlement upgrade or the start of a new order flow channel.

The 2026 setup is bound by the public milestones and today’s working systems. Galaxy’s tokenization demonstrates that issuers can issue real shares on-chain under transfer agent control. Superstate’s Direct Issuance opens wallet-native primaries with stablecoin cash legs.

DTCC and Nasdaq have articulated timelines that could make token legs visible within mainstream market plumbing by late 2026, if the infrastructure aligns. SEC staff have already made room for on-chain master files, while broader secondary trading permissions remain under review.

That leaves a hybrid market structure through 2026, with stablecoin settlement, whitelisted wallets, and transfer agents anchoring cap tables as venues compete to control the order flow that sits on top.

2026 scenarioIssuersToken-enabled floatDaily on-chain volumeTrading structureConservative5–8$0.5–1.5B$2–8MCLOB venues dominate while on-chain used for primaries and controlled transfersBase case12–20$3–7B$15–40MHybrid, stablecoin-settled primaries common, early bridges to DTCBull30–50$10–25B$80–200MWhitelisted AMMs run as ATS analogs alongside exchange order booksIssuers, transfer agents, venues, and infrastructure providers now have a working path to move SEC-registered shares from DTCC-only rails to public blockchains.

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A proposed exchange-traded fund is built to chase Bitcoin’s price action while the U.S. market is shut on Wall Street.

The product is named the Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF, according to a filing dated December 9 was sent to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The fund opens Bitcoin-linked trades “after the U.S. financial markets close” and exits those positions “shortly after the next day’s open.”

Trading is locked into the overnight window, and of course the fund will not hold Bitcoin directly. At least 80% of assets would be used on Bitcoin futures, exchange-traded products, other Bitcoin ETFs, and options tied to those ETFs and ETPs. The rest can sit in Treasuries.

The filing said that the goal is to use price action that forms when the equity market is offline. Exposure stays inside listed products only. No spot tokens, no on-chain custody, and all positions reset each morning after the open.

After-hours trading drives ETF flows
Bespoke Investment Group tracked a test using the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), and reported that “buying at the U.S. market close and selling at the next open since January 2024 produced a 222% gain.”

The same test flipped to daytime only showed “a 40.5% loss from buying at the open and selling at the close.” That gap is the return spread the AfterDark ETF is built to target.

Source: Bespoke
Bitcoin last traded at $92,320, down nearly 1% on the day, down about 12% over the past month, and little changed since the start of the year. ETF filings across crypto keep expanding. Products tied to Aptos, Sui, Bonk, and Dogecoin are now in the pipeline.

The pace picked up after President Donald Trump pushed for softer rules at the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. After that push, Donald pressed both agencies on token issuers and digital asset exchanges.

Since approvals began in January 2024 under the prior administration, more than 30 Bitcoin ETFs have started trading in the U.S., based on figures from ETF.com. U.S. spot ETFs are now seeing fresh inflows as prices move in a choppy climb after weeks of pullbacks.

On Tuesday, SoSoValue reported that “spot Ethereum ETFs pulled in $177.64 million,” the highest level in six weeks. That beat the “$151.74 million” that went into spot Bitcoin ETFs on the same day.

Solana ETFs added $16.54 million. XRP ETFs took $8.73 million. Dogecoin and Chainlink funds recorded flat flows. Across all products so far, $21.40 billion in Ethereum has been absorbed by ETFs, equal to about 5% of its $400 billion market value.

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Midnight Network’s NIGHT token surged almost 200% within 24 hours of its December 9 launch, becoming the most-trending asset on CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap. 

The token hit a market cap above $1.2 billion and registered more than $320 million in trading volume during its first full day.

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The hyped market debut places Midnight Network at the centre of a broader shift in the market. Privacy coins have rallied since October. 

Most recently, it has been fueled by regulatory pressure in Europe, tightening surveillance rules, and a renewed appetite for zero-knowledge technology.

Zcash sparked the trend with a tenfold rise between October and mid-November. The surge coincided with the EU’s approval of rules that will bar exchanges from listing privacy coins starting in 2027. 

Traders rotated into Dash, Railgun, Decred, and Monero as the sector gained momentum, lifting privacy-token volumes toward $3 billion at peak.

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However, the rally has carried tension. Analysts warn that increased regulatory scrutiny may force privacy activity off regulated platforms. 

At the same time, controversy around EU surveillance measures and the proposed Chat Control law has strengthened demand for technologies that preserve confidentiality.

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Against this backdrop, Midnight’s launch arrived at the perfect moment. The project positions itself as a privacy-first network using zero-knowledge proofs and a dual-token model. 

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NIGHT acts as the primary asset, while DUST funds private transactions. The model offers selective disclosure, making data visible only when required.

This structure aligns with the market’s rotation toward privacy infrastructure rather than simple anonymity tools. It also fits rising concerns over wallet tracking, identity verification requirements, and the future of personal data in digital finance.

Crypto Privacy Narrative Is Taking OffTrading interest reflected that narrative. NIGHT climbed from around $0.039 to more than $0.085 before easing. Its circulating supply reached 16.6 billion tokens, with investors treating the launch as an entry point into the next phase of the privacy-technology cycle.

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Midnight’s NIGHT Token Price Chart. Source: CoinGeckoYet the privacy sector remains volatile. Zcash retraced more than 40% after its November peak, while Dash’s early-December breakout lost momentum. 

Analysts expect rotation between leaders to continue as regulation tightens and new privacy-focused projects emerge.

For now, Midnight has captured the strongest launch momentum of any new token this quarter. Its rise illustrates how fast capital is moving into privacy infrastructure as the regulatory environment hardens. 

The next test will be whether demand stays high once the initial hype fades and the market shifts its focus from narrative to usage.

The crypto industry saw a wave of major technical updates this week, led by the launch of Tempo’s public testnet. Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain backed by Stripe and Paradigm, opened its network for real-world experimentation as it aims to make stablecoin transactions faster, cheaper and scalable for mainstream use. New partners including Klarna, Kalshi, Mastercard and UBS join early collaborators such as Deutsche Bank, Visa, Shopify, OpenAI and Nubank. Built for high-volume throughput, Tempo charges roughly one-tenth of a cent per transaction in USD-based stablecoins, eliminating the need for a volatile gas token. As global stablecoin adoption grows — a market now exceeding $300 billion — Tempo is positioning itself as a core infrastructure for B2B, P2P and cross-border payments.

Matter Labs also announced plans to sunset ZKsync Lite in early 2026. The first version of its Ethereum layer-2 network served as a proof-of-concept for zero-knowledge rollups before the launch of the more advanced ZKsync Era in 2023. ZKsync Lite will remain operational, with withdrawals to Ethereum still available, and a full migration roadmap expected next year.

Blockstream introduced a major upgrade to the Green mobile app, enabling trustless atomic swaps between the Lightning and Liquid networks. Users can now pay Lightning invoices directly from Liquid balances without managing channels or liquidity. The process remains self-custodial, secured through hash-locked transactions that either complete or automatically revert.

Axelar revealed AgentFlux, an open-source AI framework designed to run agentic automation locally, preventing private key and client-data exposure to cloud systems. By splitting tool-selection and execution into two lightweight models, Axelar reports a 46% improvement in tool-calling accuracy, offering institutions a more secure route to onchain automation.

Additional industry developments include Superstate’s new onchain equity issuance platform and BitMine Immersion Technologies’ growing ETH treasury, now exceeding 3.2% of the token’s circulating supply. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers continue to debate crypto market structure, with regulators voicing concerns over investor protection, tokenized securities and systemic risk.

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XRP remains under the weight of its long-standing downtrend, but recent price action suggests the bears may be losing their grip. Upward moves are becoming sharper and more impulsive, while downward momentum slows, hinting that buyers are quietly stepping in. With a decisive breakout above key resistance, the bulls could be gearing up for a significant counterstrike.

Overarching Bearish Structure: The Red Trend Line Cap
According to the latest XRP chart update by MakroVision Research, the broader market structure remains firmly within a downward trajectory, clearly outlined by the steeply declining red trend lines. These trend lines continue to cap every attempt at recovery, leaving the larger technical picture unchanged and leaning bearish.

Although the internal structure of the market has begun to show notable signs of improvement. Short-term price behavior reveals that upward movements are becoming more impulsive, faster, and more defined. At the same time, the downward phases are gradually slowing, taking longer to unfold and displaying less momentum.

This shift is a classic indication of fading selling pressure and increasing buyer activity at lower levels. The market may still be sitting below a dominant resistance zone, but its internal dynamics are no longer as weak as before.

Source: Chart from MakroVision Research on X
If XRP manages a decisive move above the red trend line around $2.48, it would unlock the bullish potential that has been quietly building beneath the surface. Without this breakout, the token remains technically under pressure, but the groundwork for a potential reversal is clearly forming.

Key price levels to watch include the $2.2 – $2.22 resistance zone, the major $2.48 breakout level, and the support region around $1.95 – $1.88, which aligns with both Fibonacci retracements and recent reaction points.

Dual Track Conflict: Bearish Trend Vs. Bullish Internal Structure
In conclusion, MakroVision Research has highlighted that XRP is currently positioned on a dual-track path. While the big trend remains technically downward, the internal price structure is becoming increasingly and noticeably bullish. This diminishing downward momentum makes the current chart highly exciting.

The immediate fate of XRP now depends entirely on whether the asset can achieve a sustainable breakout above the crucial resistance marks previously mentioned, specifically the $2.48 trend line. If XRP succeeds in converting that major resistance into support, the analyst warns that the built-up bullish momentum could unfold very quickly, leading to a rapid surge in price.

Currently, the critical question remains whether XRP can achieve a durable trend reversal and capitalize on its internal strength, or whether the overarching bearish pressure will ultimately prevail, forcing the price to fall deeper toward the significant $1.4 low.

XRP trading at $2.06 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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The market might not be ready for an all-around price recovery, but specific assets show a lot of strength despite the generally negative outlook: Ethereum is already testing a midterm resistance level, and XRP is piling up liquidity for a jump. Unfortunately, though, smaller assets like SHIB struggle.

Ethereum shows who's kingSince the entire correction phase started in mid-October, Ethereum is exhibiting its strongest recovery momentum. The market has stopped bleeding, rebuilt its structure and is now putting pressure on its first significant technical ceiling, the 50-day EMA, which is currently hovering just above the $3,350 area. For almost two months, this level has served as dynamic resistance, thwarting every attempt to move higher, but the current strategy is essentially different.

ETH/USDT Chart by TradingViewETH is increasing due to better volume, higher lows and a clear change in sentiment throughout the altcoin market. The candle structure is significant because Ethereum has produced several consecutive strong-bodied green candles that are not sold right away for the first time since early November. Sellers are losing control just based on that.

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The most likely scenario is a bullish breakout if the volume holds. With conviction, ETH breaks through the 50 EMA, rises to $3,500 and reenters the larger recovery structure. This makes it possible to retest between $3,700 and $3,800, which is where the greater breakdown started. In this case, the story turns to whether ETH can reach $4,000 once more as bulls regain complete control.

Ethereum forms another higher low at $3,200-$3,250 after being rejected at the 50 EMA. By doing this, bullish momentum will be maintained and the breakout will be postponed. If market-wide liquidity improves, a second strategy will probably be successful.

Failure scenario (now with a lower probability): The price of ETH is pulled back toward the $2,950 range as it rejects strongly and loses the $3,100 support. This would suggest that the market’s appetite is still too low and that the recovery was hasty.

XRP's current structure For nearly two months, the asset has been grinding inside a clearly defined declining channel, creating lower highs and lower lows while losing momentum at each bounce.  

The flattening of the lower boundary is the first signal to watch out for. The force with which sellers pushed XRP into deeper lows in early November is no longer present. Rather, the final retest of the lower trendline produced a comparatively strong bounce and held cleanly. Just that change implies that the bearish side is worn out.

Second, the midchannel descending trendline, the 20 EMA and the 50 EMA are all converging around the $2.15-$2.25 zone, indicating that XRP is gradually starting to test the overhead resistance cluster. The breakout, if it occurs, is usually decisive when several technical ceilings stack together in this manner. The short-term trend would be reversed by a clean daily close above about $2.28, which would probably draw in sidelined buyers who have been awaiting confirmation.

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The weakest aspect of the image is still volume. Bulls' lack of commitment indicates that XRP lacks the necessary fuel to break free from its structure. The asset might just keep moving sideways inside the channel unless inflows pick up, which would postpone any significant upside.

The next targets are located at the upper channel boundary between $2.40 and $2.50 if XRP breaks through the $2.25-$2.30 barrier with volume. The path toward $2.70+, where the 200 EMA is waiting, would be made possible by a breakout from the entire channel.

If XRP does not push higher, it will return to the lower trendline and $2.00. The larger structure remains intact as long as this level persists, but momentum decreases.

Shiba Inu stays downThe rejection at the cluster of short-term moving averages (20 EMA and 50 EMA) validates what the chart has been indicating for weeks: buyers still lack the strength to reverse momentum, and SHIB is still trading inside a well-established downtrend.

The asset momentarily moved into the $0.0000089-$0.0000091 range, but it was unable to close above it, which prompted selling pressure and caused the price to drop again. This is significant because, for almost a month, that particular resistance zone has served as a barrier. If it had been broken, the short-term market mentality would have changed from dead cat bounce to early reversal.

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Rather, the bearish structure: lower highs, lower lows and a weakening volume profile are strengthened by SHIB’s incapacity to stay above those EMAs. The simple conclusion is that there is insufficient demand, and the downtrend persists when an asset tests resistance with decreasing volume and is rejected.

The current price area may worsen if SHIB is unable to quickly regain momentum. Weak breakout attempts are typically punished by the market, so a return to the $0.0000082-$0.0000080 range is quite possible. The lower supports around $0.0000075, where buyers last intervened with any conviction, are exposed by a breakdown from that point.

SHIB’s initial resistance test was unsuccessful, and the short-term outlook is pessimistic. However, there is no irreparable damage to the structure. There is still hope for a turnaround; it just needs buyers to show up with real volume instead of just fleeting bounces.

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $94,000 before quickly reversing course after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a balanced but cautious message following the central bank’s 25 basis-point rate cut on Wednesday. BTC traded around $92,000 for most of the day before spiking to $94,400 when Powell highlighted risks tied to a potentially weaker-than-expected labor market. However, the gains faded as he reiterated that the fight against inflation is “far from over,” prompting a swift pullback.

At last check, Bitcoin hovered near $92,000, down roughly 0.8% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Ether (ETH) continued to show resilience, holding above $3,300 and rising about 1.1% during the same period. U.S. equities also advanced, with the Nasdaq up 0.5% and the S&P 500 gaining 0.7%, while the U.S. dollar weakened about 0.6% against major currencies including the yen and euro.

Powell said that interest rates are now “within a range of plausible estimates of neutral,” giving the Fed room to assess future cuts. He stressed that upcoming labor and inflation data ahead of the January meeting will be crucial for shaping policy decisions. Alongside the rate cut, the New York Fed announced plans to purchase up to $40 billion in short-term Treasuries over the next month to ease financial conditions without signaling a full return to quantitative easing. Powell added these elevated purchases may continue for several months, marking a notable shift after years of balance sheet reduction.

Market analysts noted that despite the rate cut, the Fed emphasized caution. Capital.com’s Daniela Hathorn said the move does not signal an aggressive easing cycle, while Fitch Ratings’ Brian Coulton pointed out that recent mild increases in core inflation likely influenced the close decision. Analysts expect only limited additional cuts through mid-2026.

For Bitcoin, 21Shares’ David Hernandez said breaking above the $94,500 resistance remains key. Strengthening spot ETF inflows—boosted by lower capital costs—could push BTC toward the psychological $100,000 level if momentum builds.

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Ethereum (ETH) is under a pivotal week as traders weigh a mix of macroeconomic expectations, institutional developments, and strengthening technical signals.

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With the Federal Reserve set to deliver its next rate decision, market participants are watching how Ethereum’s recent momentum interacts with a broader risk-on environment.

The second largest cap cryptocurrency has already staged a notable rebound, breaking key resistance levels and drawing renewed interest from both retail and institutional investors.

ETH's price sees some gains on low timeframes as recorded on the daily chart. Source: ETHUSD on Tradingview
Fed Expectations Drive Ethereum Position Repricing
Ethereum surged past $3,300 and briefly approached $3,400 after recording a 6% jump over the past 24 hours.

The rally comes as traders price in a high probability, close to 90%, that the Federal Reserve will announce a 25-basis-point rate cut. Lower interest rates tend to improve liquidity conditions, a factor that has historically supported digital assets.

Bitcoin’s recovery above $94,000 added further confidence to the market, though Ethereum outperformed on a relative basis. The ETH/BTC ratio reached its strongest point since late October, indicating a shift of capital from Bitcoin to Ethereum.

Spot Ethereum ETFs also saw $177.7 million in inflows on December 9, surpassing Bitcoin’s inflows on the same day.

Institutional Moves Add to Bullish Sentiment
One major catalyst behind this shift has been BlackRock’s filing for the iShares Ethereum Staking Trust ETF. The fund would offer exposure not only to ETH’s price but also to staking rewards, expanding access to yield-bearing strategies.

Analysts note that such products could increase liquidity inflows into Ethereum, especially as institutional portfolios diversify beyond Bitcoin. This filing arrives at a time when the amount of ETH held on centralized exchanges has fallen to its lowest level since 2015, roughly 8.7% of the total supply.

Large buyers, including Bitmine Immersion, have accumulated billions of dollars’ worth of ETH in recent months. Combined, these developments indicate a tightening of supply conditions.

Technical Breakouts Reinforce the Trend
Chart analysts highlight that Ethereum has broken above a downward trendline that previously capped rallies for nearly two months.

Momentum indicators, including MACD and RSI, show increasing buyer strength despite approaching overbought territory. Ethereum’s break above the $3,300 zone has shifted focus toward the next resistance level at $3,500, with wave-pattern analysis suggesting potential upside toward $3,600.

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Analysts such as Captain Faibik argue that a confirmed breakout could support a rally of up to 30%, targeting the $4,200–$4,300 region if bullish conditions persist. However, the Fed’s upcoming decision remains a key variable in determining whether momentum continues or cools.

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Hyperliquid [HYPE] has been in a steady downtrend in November and December. The beginning of December saw a 24.1% price bounce from $29.15 to $36.17, but this was not enough to end the downtrend.

A recent AMBCrypto report drew attention to the monthly HYPE unlocks.

The release of 10 million HYPE at the end of each month isn’t fully understood yet. It will likely take a few months of unlocks to better appreciate the magnitude of selling pressure, according to Delphi Digital’s analyst Jason.

Another report highlighted whales purchasing HYPE, but observed that the market remained cautious.

Why the HYPE trend remains firmly bearish

Source: HYPE/USDT on TradingView

On the 1-day chart, the HYPE structure was reinforced to be bearish once again.

Since October, the token has formed a series of lower highs and lower lows on the daily chart. The most recent lower low at $29.15 (orange) was breached on Tuesday, the 9th of December.

This breach meant that more losses were likely to follow. It also meant that the origin of this downward push, the $30.35-$35.36 area, is a supply zone.

Any attempted recovery would run into intense selling pressure in this resistance zone.

The DMI showed a strong bearish trend in progress, and the CMF was below -0.05 to signal strong capital outflows.

Source: HYPE/USDT on TradingView

A set of Fibonacci extension levels based on last month’s swing from $50.16 to $29.15 shows the next bearish HYPE price target at $24.19.

The hourly chart gives mixed signals. The DMI confirms an active uptrend, but capital flows shifted from bullish to neutral.

To the north, the $29.89 and $30.68 were key short-term resistances.

What HYPE bulls need to achieve to flip the downtrend
The recent bearish structure break on the daily chart reinforced the downtrend strength.

To turn the tables around, buyers must drive a rally beyond $36.17. This is the least likely outcome, given the current structure and capital outflows on the daily chart.

Traders’ call to action- time to go bearish?
The 1-hour structure was bullish at press time. Once it shifts bearishly, traders can look to enter short positions. Alternatively, a retest of the overhead resistance up to $30.68 can be used to sell or go short on HYPE.

Traders can expect a move to $24.19, though it could take a few days to materialize.

Final Thoughts

The Hyperliquid price chart was bearish on the 1-day timeframe, but has bullish momentum on the 1-hour chart.
The higher timeframe trend takes precedence, and traders can wait for a rejection from the $30 resistance zone before selling.

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

TL;DR:

Superstate allows SEC-registered companies to sell new Tokenized Share Issuance directly on Ethereum and Solana.
The program uses stablecoins for capital reception and offers real-time settlement.
The initiative signals a shift toward more efficient funding channels, attracting institutional and retail investors.

Superstate introduces an innovative pathway that brings public equity issuance onto blockchain networks under a regulated structure. The firm now allows SEC-registered companies to directly sell new tokenized share issuances to investors via the Ethereum and Solana blockchains.

1/ Today we’re proud to introduce Direct Issuance Programs.

For the first time, public companies can raise capital directly from global investors by offering tokenized shares on Ethereum and Solana, with settlement handled in stablecoins. pic.twitter.com/JRnwKNgN8T

— Superstate (@SuperstateInc) December 10, 2025

This innovation signals a significant shift toward faster and more efficient capital formation, at a time when companies are looking for more agile fundraising channels. The first offerings are expected to arrive in early 2026, with Superstate arguing that companies need issuance rails that match global capital flows and provide immediate settlement.

The Promise of Direct Issuance and Digital Flexibility
Superstate’s Direct Issuance Program allows issuers to receive capital in stablecoins while investors obtain tokenized shares in real-time. This structure not only offers instant settlement but also enables companies to manage shareholder updates instantly through Superstate’s regulated transfer agent system.

Furthermore, the program supports existing share classes or new digital-only classes, granting companies flexibility in how they engage with investors. The appeal of stablecoin-based transactions grows as markets demand greater certainty and speed. This approach has the potential to help smaller issuers reach investors who prefer blockchain-based assets with transparent lifecycle tracking.

It is important to note that regulators, under the Trump administration, are encouraging crypto-financial innovation, which boosts interest in tokenized securities and reduces uncertainty around digital issuance.

The new tokenized share issuance allows for programmable features, such as the automatic update of governance or distribution rules. The digital structure facilitates integrations with on-chain settlement, portfolio management, and institutional custody providers.

These features are attractive to investors seeking assets that combine regulatory protection with efficient blockchain execution. Superstate intends to open its offering to both retail and institutional buyers after KYC (Know Your Customer) checks.

Consequently, this initiative could reshape how issuers approach capital formation and how investors access regulated digital securities. The financial sector must watch closely how this program performs in 2026, as it could set a precedent for the large-scale integration of traditional capital markets with blockchain technology.

Citigroup (C - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $111.12, demonstrating a +1.54% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.68% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.05%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.33%.

Coming into today, shares of the U.S. bank had gained 8.6% in the past month. In that same time, the Finance sector gained 1.58%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.8%.

The upcoming earnings release of Citigroup will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.79, marking a 33.58% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $21.07 billion, indicating a 7.58% upward movement from the same quarter last year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $7.6 per share and a revenue of $86.29 billion, demonstrating changes of +27.73% and +6.35%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Citigroup should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. 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 ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 1.03% upward. Citigroup currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

With respect to valuation, Citigroup is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.39. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 17.94 of its industry.

It is also worth noting that C currently has a PEG ratio of 0.57. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Financial - Investment Bank industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.15.

The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 17, finds itself in the top 7% echelons of all 250+ industries.

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Following a sharp correction in November, sparked by a tech-led pullback, concerns over AI capital expenditure payoffs and renewed anxiety about the pace of rate cuts have led to a surprising rebound in the broader market. The S&P 500 now sits just 1% below its all-time high, and with a Fed decision approaching where odds strongly favor a 25 bps cut, investors are once again positioning for upside into year-end.

In this environment of rising momentum and improving sentiment, a handful of stocks are setting up for potential breakouts. Three in particular stand out, each sitting just below critical resistance levels and showing technical and fundamental strength that could fuel meaningful continuation.

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GE Vernova: Breaking Out of a 5-Month Bull Flag
GE Vernova Today

$722.56 +97.26 (+15.55%)

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52-Week Range$252.25▼

$731.00Dividend Yield0.14%

P/E Ratio117.68

Price Target$644.74

GE Vernova Inc. NYSE: GEV has quietly become one of the strongest industrial names in the S&P 500 this year, rallying an impressive 90% year-to-date (YTD). What makes that performance even more notable is how much of it came before the most recent move. For nearly five months, GEV traded sideways in a well-defined bull-flag structure, tightening gradually and waiting for a catalyst.

That catalyst arrived on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The company announced a dividend doubling, raised full-year guidance, and expanded its stock buyback authorization, all in one update. The reaction was immediate. Shares surged in after-hours trading, blasting through the key $675 resistance level that had capped the bull flag since early summer. By early Wednesday, the stock was trading around $679, marking a clean breakout from its multimonth consolidation.

From a technical perspective, this is one of the most attractive higher-timeframe setups in the market right now. If GEV can hold above the former resistance at $675, the breakout could carry meaningful continuation into early 2026. Institutional flows back this up, with the stock seeing $23.5 billion in inflows versus $16.8 billion in outflows over the past 12 months, a vote of confidence that aligns strongly with the breakout.

Tesla: Coiling Under All-Time Highs With Robotics Tailwinds
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Tesla Inc. NASDAQ: TSLA hasn’t shared much of the spotlight this year, at least relative to its Tech peers. Up just 10% YTD, it has lagged the big-cap tech sector. But under the surface, Tesla’s chart has been quietly strengthening. The stock has been building a tight multi-timeframe consolidation directly beneath a central breakout zone at $475, which sits just below its all-time high at $488.

If Tesla can maintain this tight structure, and if bullish momentum carries through year-end, the stage is set for a potential high-velocity breakout. A decisive move above $475 would likely trigger a wave of momentum buying and short-term repricing, especially as Tesla increasingly gains recognition as one of the leading players in humanoid robotics.

Sentiment on Tesla remains its usual mixed bag, with the stock rated a Hold. However, the real story is in institutional behavior. Over the prior 12 months, Tesla saw massive inflows of $106 billion, compared with $44 billion in outflows. That scale of accumulation is hard to ignore and hints that big money is positioning for something larger beneath the surface.

TeraWulf: Tight Consolidation With High Short Interest Fuel
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The most speculative name in this group, but potentially the most explosive, is TeraWulf Inc. NASDAQ: WULF. The mid-cap digital asset infrastructure company focuses on zero-carbon bitcoin mining, integrating sustainable power with advanced data-center operations. With bitcoin strengthening and clean-energy mining gaining traction, WULF sits at an interesting intersection of themes.

Technically, the stock has spent more than two months consolidating just below its 52-week highs, forming a constructive base between $16 and $17. What makes this setup particularly compelling is the 32% short float reported as of mid-November. That level of bearish positioning means any breakout above resistance could trigger a significant short-covering rally, amplifying upside momentum.

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In the latest close session, RTX (RTX - Free Report) was up +1.62% at $174.72. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.68% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.05%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.33%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the an aerospace and defense company had lost 4.07% lagged the Aerospace sector's loss of 1.81% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.8%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of RTX in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, RTX is projected to report earnings of $1.44 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 6.49%. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $22.67 billion, indicating a 4.85% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $6.18 per share and a revenue of $87.04 billion, signifying shifts of +7.85% and +7.8%, respectively, from the last year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for RTX. 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.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational 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. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.09% higher within the past month. RTX currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, RTX is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 27.81. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 26.09, which means RTX is trading at a premium to the group.

Also, we should mention that RTX has a PEG ratio of 2.69. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. RTX's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.94 as of yesterday's close.

The Aerospace - Defense industry is part of the Aerospace sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 67, this industry ranks in the top 28% of all industries, numbering over 250.

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Texas Instruments (TXN - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $181.67, demonstrating a +1.2% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.68% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.05%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.33%.

The chipmaker's stock has climbed by 12.39% in the past month, exceeding the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 4.45% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.8%.

The upcoming earnings release of Texas Instruments will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.28, showcasing a 1.54% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $4.42 billion, up 10.38% from the year-ago period.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.46 per share and revenue of $17.69 billion, indicating changes of +5% and +13.07%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Texas Instruments. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.66% lower within the past month. Texas Instruments is holding a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) right now.

In terms of valuation, Texas Instruments is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 32.87. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 42.36, so one might conclude that Texas Instruments is trading at a discount comparatively.

It is also worth noting that TXN currently has a PEG ratio of 3.19. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Semiconductor - General industry had an average PEG ratio of 4.52.

The Semiconductor - General industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 62, this industry ranks in the top 26% of all industries, numbering over 250.

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Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Barclays 23rd Annual Global Technology Conference December 10, 2025 4:20 PM EST

Company Participants

Mark Patterson - Executive VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Timothy Long - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

Presentation

Timothy Long
Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

We're good? Yes. All right. Hi, everybody. Thanks for coming. Tim Long, Barclays' IT hardware, com equipment analyst. Happy to have Cisco with us today. Mark Patterson, CFO, he's been with the company a very long time. So looking...

Mark Patterson
Executive VP & CFO

Yes. 26 years.

Timothy Long
Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

26. That's a lot. A lot of years, a lot of years. So I appreciate the time. I know it's a very busy day, a lot going on in the world here that we're living in.

Question-and-Answer Session

Timothy Long
Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division

So let's start off with kind of a few of the hotter topics. Obviously, we'll start with AI. You guys gave some pretty good numbers where you're kind of couching. You've been couching orders for a while, couching the revenues and the revenue move. So maybe if you could touch on a little bit on kind of the strength you're seeing in orders and revenues for AI-related optics, optical and optics and systems. If you could kind of talk about the traction of the products and how -- what's the breadth from a customer standpoint and a use case or a product standpoint, that would be helpful, to start.

Mark Patterson
Executive VP & CFO

Yes, we're seeing a lot of success. So if you just -- maybe if you just go back 15 months ago, we -- as we really entered our fiscal year '25, I think a lot of folks were unsure what is Cisco's role in this whole AI build-out. And so we put

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Calgary, Alberta / December 10, 2025 – TheNewswire - Credissential Inc. (“Credissential” or the “Company”) (CSE: WHIP) , a vertically integrated AI software development company , provides this biweekly status update in accordance with National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders (“ NP 12-203 ”).   As previously announced on October 29, 2025, the Company applied for and was granted a Management Cease Trade Order (“ MCTO ”) by the Alberta Securities Commission (“ ASC ”), as principal regulator, due to a delay in the filing of its audited annual financial statements, accompanying management's discussion and analysis, and the related CEO and CFO certifications for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (collectively, the “ Annual Filings ”).

For the quarter ended October 2025, Vail Resorts (MTN - Free Report) reported revenue of $271.03 million, up 4.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at -$5.20, compared to -$4.61 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.09% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $271.27 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$5.23, the EPS surprise was +0.57%.

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 Vail Resorts performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Mountain - Total skier visits: 0.74 thousand compared to the 0.55 thousand average estimate based on two analysts.Lodging - Managed condominium statistics - RevPAR: $48.36 versus $53.74 estimated by two analysts on average.Lodging - Owned hotel statistics - RevPAR: $181.01 versus $182.71 estimated by two analysts on average.Mountain - ETP: $67.18 versus $75.71 estimated by two analysts on average.Net Revenue- Lodging net revenue: $85.71 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $90.03 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -1.4%.Net Revenue- Mountain net revenue: $185.24 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $180.75 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6.9%.Net Revenue- Mountain net revenue- Dining: $19.79 million compared to the $21.68 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -4.1% year over year.Net Revenue- Mountain net revenue- Retail/rental: $30.79 million versus $30.25 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.3% change.Net Revenue- Mountain net revenue- Other: $77.13 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $78.09 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1.7%.Net Revenue- Real estate: $0.08 million versus $1.58 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +27% change.Net Revenue- Lodging net revenue- Managed condominium rooms: $9.69 million compared to the $11.86 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -17.2% year over year.Net Revenue- Resort net revenue: $270.95 million versus $266.08 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.1% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Vail Resorts here>>>

Shares of Vail Resorts have returned -3.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.8% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.