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Crypto pundit Mikybull Crypto has revealed that XRP has flipped green for the first time since 2017. Based on this, he predicted that the altcoin could record a rally of up to 500%, reaching $15 in the process. 

XRP Eyes Rally To $15 As Price Flips Green
In an X post, Mikybull Crypto predicted that XRP could rally to between $5 and $15. This came as the analyst noted that the altcoin has flipped green on the quarterly chart for the first time since 2017. He suggested that the rally of up to 500% may already be underway, noting that XRP has already broken above the resistance, just as it did in 2017. 

Source: Chart from Milkybull Crypto on X
In a follow-up X post, Mikybull Crypto doubled down on his bullish sentiment towards XRP, stating that the altcoin’s big move is incoming as it is heading for a mega breakout. His accompanying chart indicated that the key was for XRP to successfully flip the $2.90 level again into support and decisively break above the psychological $3 level. 

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Meanwhile, crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has made a more bullish forecast for XRP, predicting that it could rally to as high as $33. Like Mikybull Crypto, the analyst also alluded to the 2017 bull cycle as the reason why XRP could witness a parabolic surge to this ambitious price target. However, although he is bullish on XRP in the long term, Egrag Crypto stated that he believes there might be one more flush out before the altcoin rallies to new highs. 

The crypto analyst further remarked that there is about a 70% chance for a flush before the XRP uptrend continues, which he noted is healthier from a structural point of view. He added that there is a 30% chance of an immediate pump but warned that it will eventually lead to a sharp correction. Egrag Crypto expects XRP to drop to at least $2.65, with the possibility of a further decline to the fair value gap between $2.35 and $2.40. 

Bearish Divergences Hint At Further Drop Before The Breakout
Crypto analyst CasiTrades stated that XRP’s bearish divergences hint at lower support levels before a potential breakout to the upside. She noted that the downside tests remain valid, with $2.79 and $2.58 as the key support levels to watch out for as the altcoin remains below $3. The analyst added that a test of $2.58 could still support a much larger bullish move to new highs. 

However, CasiTrades warned that a break below $2.58 would invalidate the bullish market structure and threaten the macro outlook. Meanwhile, she told market participants that when XRP is truly ready to begin wave 3, the macro resistance levels at $2.79, $3, and $3.25 should break cleanly and without hesitation. If XRP continues to hesitate, she believes that further downside testing may be necessary first.

At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.8, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

XRP trading at $2.9 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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The euphoria around Ethereum had regained momentum: the $4,200 mark was crossed, quickly followed by an attempt towards $4,300. Facing this rebound, the crypto market was again shaken by fierce volatility. Yet, behind the turmoil, a strong trend emerges: institutional investors are flocking to spot ETFs, rekindling interest in ETH and reviving hope for a lasting recovery.

In brief

547 million dollars injected into Ethereum ETFs in a single day of active trading.
BitMine Immersion holds $10.6 billion in ETH aiming for 5% of the supply.
ETH nears $4,350, a critical threshold that could liquidate $1 billion of short positions.
On-chain activity falls by 16%, while spot purchases remain strategically high.

The institutional awakening: $547M in spot ETFs for Ethereum
On Monday, the crypto market was marked by a flood of capital: $547 million poured into spot ETH products, overturning several days of successive withdrawals. This surge confirms that professionalization is taking root in the Ether universe. Among the players, BitMine Immersion added 234,800 ETH to its reserves, now holding $10.6 billion in assets, a serious bet on a future share of the total supply.

This movement is accompanied by a structural sentiment: companies are reviewing their treasury strategies, some analytical funds anticipating that this institutional shift could bring Ethereum closer to $4,800 or more, if momentum confirms. Moreover, the nature of these flows suggests a preference for spot accumulation, less risky than leveraged speculation.

$4,275 – $4,350: a technical and psychological ceiling
Ethereum sings, but hits a wall. The levels of $4,275 to $4,350 currently act as a barrier: crossing these thresholds could trigger the liquidation of about $1 billion in short positions, according to CoinGlass data. Conversely, if ETH fails again, the pressure could bring the price back to support zones like $4,100.

The technical setup reveals a downward trendline inherited from September peaks, which Ethereum struggles to break. At the same time, market sentiment shows a certain duality: spot ETF flows reflect institutional capital confidence, but caution still dominates derivative markets, with futures showing more measured accumulation.

The SWIFT–Consensys connection acts as a moral lever: although no direct transfer strengthens ETH, it legitimizes the idea of a bridge between traditional finance and crypto. If even a fraction of SWIFT’s 53 million daily messages passed through Ethereum infrastructure, the symbolic impact would be colossal. Such a prospect, combined with the paradox of decreased on-chain activity (–12% fees, –16% transactions over 30 days), makes the challenge fascinating: reclaim resistance while rebuilding support.

When networks and accumulation coexist between paradoxes and signals
The Ethereum visible in its figures hides a paradox: crypto investors flock to ETFs, while momentum on the chains wanes. The network shows –12% fees and –16% transactions in one month, contrasting with the strength of spot ETH accumulated outside exchanges. The crypto market faces a double narrative: strategic accumulation against usage weakening.

To frame this contrast, here are 5 key figures to remember:

$547 million in net inflows into Ethereum spot ETFs in one day;
$10.6 billion held by BitMine Immersion in ETH;
$1 billion of risky short positions if the ETH price exceeds $4,350;
–12% Ethereum fees over 30 days (economic erosion);
–16% transactions on the network over the same period.

Several signals indicate that the crypto market is entering a new phase. Institutional crypto investors gradually replace impulsive speculators. The narrative is no longer just about a token, but about a financial infrastructure in transition. The act of buying a dip transforms into a bet on Ethereum’s technological and macroeconomic future.

The end of this test period will not go unnoticed by seasoned observers. And while Bitcoin and Ethereum face pressure, Eric Trump himself took center stage, urging the crypto market to buy the dips. Experts have a keen eye; the vulture watches the pullbacks in this volatile dance.

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In brief
Around $21 million in crypto was stolen from addresses tied to Japanese miner SBI Crypto, according to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT.
The blockchain sleuth says that the crypto has been laundered via Tornado Cash.
SBI Crypto has yet to acknowledge the suspicious transfers.
Suspicious outflows totaling about $21 million from addresses tied to Japan-based crypto miner SBI Crypto were labeled "stolen" by a blockchain expert. 

Blockchain sleuth ZackXBT highlighted the movements from the company, writing on Telegram that the missing funds included Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. 

He added that the funds were moved to "instant exchanges" or laundered through coin mixer Tornado Cash. 

The incident is the latest in a series of breaches this year, including the $1.4 billion hack of crypto exchange Bybit and theft of almost $50 million from crypto neobank Infini. The total amount stolen from various crypto entities this year by the end of February had already nearly matched 2024's full-year total. 

Tornado Cash is a coin mixing app that allows users to hide their Ethereum transactions. The U.S. Treasury Department put the mixing service on the Specially Designated Nationals list in 2022 but removed it from the list this year. 

The U.S. Justice Department and other law enforcement agencies globally have alleged that North Korean state-sponsored hacking group Lazarus Group had used the app to launder stolen funds. Investigators have linked Lazarus to the Bybit exploit and a number of other incidents. The group typically tries to hide stolen funds through decentralized exchanges and obfuscating apps. 

ZachXBT wrote on Telegram that "several indicators share similarities to other known Democratic People's Republic of Korea attacks."

He added that SBI Crypto had yet to publicly disclose the incident.

Decrypt reached out to SBI Crypto but did not immediately receive a response.

SBI Crypto is a crypto mining pool owned by Japan's publicly-traded investment management company SBI Group. 

The company's crypto arm, SBI VC Trade, last year agreed to take control of Bitcoin exchange DMM Bitcoin's customer assets and accounts following a $308 million hack. 

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If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Bank of America (BAC - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

This nation's second-largest bank has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 7.30%.

For the most recent quarter, Bank of America was expected to post earnings of $0.89 per share, but it reported $0.86 per share instead, representing a surprise of 3.49%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.81 per share, while it actually produced $0.9 per share, a surprise of 11.11%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Bank of America. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Bank of America has an Earnings ESP of +0.91% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on October 15, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Citigroup (C - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

This U.S. bank has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 14.13%.

For the last reported quarter, Citigroup came out with earnings of $1.96 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.61 per share, representing a surprise of 21.74%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $1.84 per share and it actually produced earnings of $1.96 per share, delivering a surprise of 6.52%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Citigroup, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Citigroup currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.51%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on October 14, 2025.

When the Earnings ESP comes up negative, investors should note that this will reduce the predictive power of the metric. But, a negative value is not indicative of a stock's earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Wells Fargo (WFC - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

This biggest U.S. mortgage lender has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 6.24%.

For the most recent quarter, Wells Fargo was expected to post earnings of $1.54 per share, but it reported $1.41 per share instead, representing a surprise of 9.22%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $1.23 per share, while it actually produced $1.27 per share, a surprise of 3.25%.

Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Wells Fargo lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Wells Fargo currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.27%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on October 14, 2025.

When the Earnings ESP comes up negative, investors should note that this will reduce the predictive power of the metric. But, a negative value is not indicative of a stock's earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

This company has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 9.86%.

For the most recent quarter, JPMorgan Chase & Co. was expected to post earnings of $4.96 per share, but it reported $4.51 per share instead, representing a surprise of 9.98%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $4.62 per share, while it actually produced $5.07 per share, a surprise of 9.74%.

Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for JPMorgan Chase & Co. lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has an Earnings ESP of +1.06% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on October 14, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

If you are looking for a stock that has a solid history of beating earnings estimates and is in a good position to maintain the trend in its next quarterly report, you should consider Delta Air Lines (DAL - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.

When looking at the last two reports, this airline has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 8.97%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the most recent quarter, Delta was expected to post earnings of $2.1 per share, but it reported $2.04 per share instead, representing a surprise of 2.94%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.4 per share, while it actually produced $0.46 per share, a surprise of 15.00%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Delta, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Delta has an Earnings ESP of +8.64% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on October 9, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Have you been searching for a stock that might be well-positioned to maintain its earnings-beat streak in its upcoming report? It is worth considering Meta Platforms (META - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Software industry.

When looking at the last two reports, this social media company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 22.83%, on average, in the last two quarters.

For the most recent quarter, Meta Platforms was expected to post earnings of $7.14 per share, but it reported $5.83 per share instead, representing a surprise of 22.47%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $5.22 per share, while it actually produced $6.43 per share, a surprise of 23.18%.

Price and EPS Surprise

With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Meta Platforms. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the company is positive, which is a great sign of an earnings beat, especially when you combine this metric with its nice Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Meta Platforms has an Earnings ESP of +12.24% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Goldman Sachs (GS - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

This investment bank has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 13.39%.

For the last reported quarter, Goldman came out with earnings of $10.91 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.43 per share, representing a surprise of 15.69%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $12.71 per share and it actually produced earnings of $14.12 per share, delivering a surprise of 11.09%.

Price and EPS Surprise

Thanks in part to this history, there has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Goldman lately. In fact, the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) for the stock is positive, which is a great indicator of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Goldman currently has an Earnings ESP of +5.91%, which suggests that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This positive Earnings ESP when combined with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) indicates that another beat is possibly around the corner. We expect the company's next earnings report to be released on October 14, 2025.

With the Earnings ESP metric, it's important to note that a negative value reduces its predictive power; however, a negative Earnings ESP does not indicate an earnings miss.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, but that may not be the sole basis for their stocks moving higher. On the other hand, some stocks may hold their ground even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Chubb (CB - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, could be a great candidate to consider.

This insurer has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The average surprise for the last two quarters was 8.56%.

For the most recent quarter, Chubb was expected to post earnings of $6.14 per share, but it reported $5.89 per share instead, representing a surprise of 4.24%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $3.26 per share, while it actually produced $3.68 per share, a surprise of 12.88%.

Price and EPS Surprise

For Chubb, estimates have been trending higher, thanks in part to this earnings surprise history. And when you look at the stock's positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction), it's a great indicator of a future earnings beat, especially when combined with its solid Zacks Rank.

Our research shows that stocks with the combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time. In other words, if you have 10 stocks with this combination, the number of stocks that beat the consensus estimate could be as high as seven.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is related to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Chubb has an Earnings ESP of +17.15% at the moment, suggesting that analysts have grown bullish on its near-term earnings potential. When you combine this positive Earnings ESP with the stock's Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), it shows that another beat is possibly around the corner. The company's next earnings report is expected to be released on October 21, 2025.

Investors should note, however, that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss, but a negative value does reduce the predictive power of this metric.

Many companies end up beating the consensus EPS estimate, though this is not the only reason why their shares gain. Additionally, some stocks may remain stable even if they end up missing the consensus estimate.

Because of this, it's really important to check a company's Earnings ESP ahead of its quarterly release to increase the odds of success. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

This article looks at the 10-year Treasury yield’s historical trends since 1962, exploring its relationship with key economic indicators like the Fed Funds Rate (FFR), inflation, and the S&P 500.

The 10-year Treasury yield has experienced dramatic fluctuations, ranging from a peak of 15.68% in October 1981, during the height of the Volcker era, to a historic low of 0.55% in August 2020, amidst the economic uncertainty of the pandemic. At the end of September 2025, the weekly average stood at 4.16%.

The stagflation crisis of the late 1970s and early 1980s demanded drastic measures. Under the leadership of Paul Volcker, the Federal Reserve pushed the FFR to a historic high of 20.06% in January 1981. Nine months later, the 10-year yield’s weekly average hit a peak of 15.68% in October. This aggressive tightening of monetary policy was instrumental in curbing runaway inflation, albeit at the cost of a significant economic slowdown.

In stark contrast, the FFR was driven to near-zero levels in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and again during the economic turmoil of the 2020 pandemic. Specifically, the FFR reached a record low of approximately 0.04% in May 2020. A few months later, the 10-year yield weekly average fell to a historic low of 0.55% in August. These periods of ultra-low interest rates aimed to stimulate borrowing, investment, and economic recovery.

What happened next was inflation reached its highest levels since the stagflation crisis previously mentioned. In response, the Fed began raising rates to fight inflation…some would argue their efforts were too late. From May 2022 to August 2023, the Fed quickly raised the FFR to its highest level in over 20 years. Meanwhile, the 10-year yield moved in similar fashion. The Fed held its rate steady for just over a year as inflation cooled from its 2022 peak. In September 2024, they began their rate cutting cycle. However, interestingly, while the FFR declined during the back end of 2024, the 10-year yield moved in the opposite direction. At the same time, inflation proved sticky and many continue to worry that it has stalled out above the Fed’s 2% target.

At the end of September, the 10-year yield weekly average stood at 4.16% while inflation was at 2.92%. The Fed implemented a widely anticipated 25 basis point cut to the federal funds rate (FFR), bringing it to a range of 4.00%-4.25%. This marked the first rate cut of the year, with two more quarter-point cuts anticipated before year end. The statement from the meeting revealed the Committee believes “inflation has moved up and remains somewhat elevated,” but that they are strongly committed to returning inflation to its 2% objective. The Fed is expected to continue cutting rates this year, with the market currently pricing in two 25 basis point cuts for the remainder of the year, one at the October meeting and another at the December meeting, as per the CMEFedWatchTool.

Treasuries vs. Equities
In our next chart, the S&P 500 is overlaid with the 10-year yield’s weekly average and the Fed Funds Rate. Generally, equities and treasuries tend to move in opposite directions. When one goes up; the other goes down. However, that’s not always the case. During inflationary periods, like the past few years, both move in tandem. This is because of the impact of higher interest rates on corporate profits and bond prices. The initial chart presents nominal values, meaning it doesn’t account for inflation. This can create a misleading picture of the actual purchasing power of yields and equity returns.

Here’s the same chart with the S&P 500 and 10-year yields adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). By adjusting the data for inflation, we gain a clearer understanding of the real returns. This adjustment reveals the severe impact of stagflation, particularly the significant decline in real equity values from the mid-1960s to 1982. We can also see why high yields can be deceptive in periods of elevated inflation. As evidenced by the stagflation from the 70s/80s and more recently from just a few years ago.

The FFR line offers valuable insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. We can see how the Fed has used rates to control inflation, accelerate growth and, when needed, apply the brakes. I’ve annotated the top chart with the tenures of the Fed chairmen. Therefore, we can see who was managing the various FFR cycles since 1960.

Examining the FFR’s historical extremes, from the 20.06% peak in 1981 to the 0.04% trough in 2020, underscores the Federal Reserve’s capacity to implement dramatic policy shifts in response to prevailing economic conditions. In the early 1980s, the priority was taming inflation. In the more recent periods, the focus shifted to preventing deflation and promoting economic growth.

It’s not obvious that the Fed has done a great job stimulating the economy. However, even during periods of high interest rates, such as the late 1980s and the recent period of rates being at a 20 year high, the S&P 500 has demonstrated resilience and achieved record highs. Our last chart shows the 10-year yield’s daily closes against the S&P 500 with some notes on Fed intervention.

For a more frequent look, we update our Treasury Yield Snapshot on a bi-weekly basis.

ETFs associated with Treasuries include: Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL), Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF (VGIT), and Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT).

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Tesla has raised lease prices for all its vehicles in the US after a $7,500 federal tax credit that helped boost electric vehicle sales expired, according to the company’s website on Wednesday.

The change follows the end of tax incentives under sweeping legislation passed by Congress, which eliminated the $7,500 credit for new EV leases and purchases, as well as a $4,000 credit for used EVs, effective Sept. 30.

Elon Musk’s Tesla and its rivals had been passing these credits on to customers through competitive lease offers.

Tesla raised lease prices for all its vehicles in the US after a $7,500 federal tax credit that helped boost electric vehicle sales expired. CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA/Shutterstock
The monthly lease of the electric vehicle manufacturer’s best-selling Model Y increased to a range between $529 and $599, from a range of $479 to $529. Prices of all vehicles, however, remain unchanged.

Model 3 lease prices touched a range of $429 to $759 per month, from a range of $349 to $699.

Demand for battery-powered models is already showing signs of a slowdown after rapid growth earlier in the decade.

Sales could drop after the credits dry up, auto executives and analysts have warned.

Reuters reported last month that Tesla’s US market share dropped to a near eight-year low in August, as buyers chose electric vehicles from a growing stable of rivals, according to data from research firm Cox Automotive.

Elon Musk’s Tesla and its rivals had been passing these credits on to customers through competitive lease offers. AFP via Getty Images
Tesla, which once held more than 80% of the EV market in the United States, accounted for only 38% of the country’s total EV sales in August, according to early data from Cox.

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Preferred plan includes a 1,200-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle power plant to ensure reliable and cost-efficient power for growing businesses and customers

, /PRNewswire/ -- Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), have submitted an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia that outlines how the companies will continue to deliver reliable, cost-effective power to West Virginia homes and businesses over the next decade.

West Virginia's energy landscape is changing as industries grow, and the need for dependable, cost-effective power is critical. The IRP lays out a roadmap to meet the need, guided by local priorities and a commitment to keeping power accessible and resilient.

Jim Myers, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland: "Our Integrated Resource Plan reflects a long-term view of the state's energy future. It is the result of careful analysis and planning – designed to ensure we can continue delivering reliable power while supporting economic development and keeping costs manageable for our customers."

Balancing reliability, affordability and local investment
The IRP looks at four different ways to provide power for customers, guided by three main goals:

Keeping energy costs manageable for families and businesses.
Ensuring power is available when demand is high.
Supporting local investment and job creation while managing environmental impacts.
Building on strengths, preparing for change
Mon Power and Potomac Edison's preferred plan blends existing generation with new resources, offering flexibility to adapt to future conditions. Key recommendations include:

Keeping the Fort Martin Power Station and Harrison Power Station operational through the IRP's 10-year planning period.
Exploring the addition of a 1,200-megawatt natural gas combined-cycle unit to be operational around 2031.
Adding 70 megawatts of utility-scale solar in 2028.
Using short-term power purchases to maintain reliability until new resources are online.
Supporting growth and state goals
The plan addresses the growing demand for electricity driven by sectors like data centers and advanced manufacturing. New dispatchable generation would complement existing plants and help meet rising demand. 

The IRP also supports Governor Morrisey's "50 by 50" initiative, which aims to boost West Virginia's energy capacity to 50 gigawatts by 2050 – positioning the state as a leader in energy innovation and infrastructure.  

Mon Power serves about 395,000 customers in 34 West Virginia counties. Follow Mon Power at mon-power.com, on X @MonPowerWV, and on Facebook at facebook.com/MonPowerWV.

Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in seven counties in Maryland and 155,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Follow Potomac Edison at potomacedison.com, on X @PotomacEdison, and on Facebook at facebook.com/PotomacEdison.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp.

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October 01, 2025 1:23 PM EDT | Source: Omai Gold Mines Corp.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2025) - Omai Gold Mines Corp. (TSXV: OMG) ("Omai" or the "Company") is pleased to announce, due to investor demand, the Company and Paradigm Capital Inc. ("Paradigm"), as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner, on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters (the "Underwriters"), have agreed to increase the size of the Company's previously announced bought deal private placement offering (the "Offering"). Under the amended Offering, 34,783,000 common shares of the Company (the "Shares") are to be issued at $1.15 per Share (the "Issue Price") for gross proceeds of $40,000,450. In connection with the upsize of the Offering, the Company and Paradigm have also agreed that the previously announced Underwriters' Option (as such term is defined in the press release of the Company dated September 30, 2025) shall no longer apply to the Offering.

The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for exploration and development, and general working capital purposes.

In connection with the Offering, the Company has agreed to pay the Underwriters a fee of 5.5% of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Shares (the "Underwriters' Fee"). The Company will have the right to include a list of subscribers to purchase up to C$1,500,000 of the Shares at the Issue Price under the Offering (the "President's List"). The Underwriters will receive a reduced Underwriters' Fee of 3% of the gross proceeds from the sale of the Shares to the President's List.

The Offering is expected to close on or about October 21, 2025, and is subject to certain closing conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals including the conditional listing approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and the applicable securities regulatory authorities. The Offering is being made by way of private placement in Canada, in the United States pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the United States Securities of 1933, as amended, and in such other jurisdictions as may be mutually agreed upon by the Underwriters and the Company. The securities issued under the Offering will be subject to a hold period in Canada expiring four months and one day from the closing date of the offering.

The securities offered have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

ABOUT OMAI GOLD

Omai Gold Mines Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on rapidly expanding the two orogenic gold deposits at its 100%-owned Omai Gold Project in mining-friendly Guyana, South America. The Company has established the Omai Gold Project as one of the fastest growing and well-endowed gold camps in the prolific Guiana Shield greenstone belt. In February 2024 the Company announced an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate1 ("MRE"), followed by the announcement of an initial baseline Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA"), both reported in an NI 43-101 Report filed in April 2024, available on www.sedarplus.ca. The 2024 PEA contemplated an open pit-only development scenario and included only 45% of the Omai Gold Project MRE. The Company announced an updated, significantly increased Mineral Resource Estimate on August 25, 2025 and is commencing the preparation of an updated PEA that is expected in early 2026. Four drills are currently active on the property: at Wenot the focus is to optimize the upcoming PEA, to further test the limits of the deposit, including both east and west, and to upgrade some of the large Inferred Resource to Indicated. Additional drilling will explore certain known gold occurrences for possible near surface higher-grade satellite deposits.

The Omai Gold Mine produced over 3.7 million ounces of gold from 1993 to 20052, ceasing operations when gold was below US$400 per ounce. The Omai site significantly benefits from existing infrastructure and will soon be connected to the two largest cities in Guyana, Georgetown and Linden, via paved road.

1 NI 43-101 Technical Report dated May 21, 2024 "UPDATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE AND PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE OMAI GOLD PROPERTY, POTARO MINING DISTRICT NO.2, GUYANA" was prepared by Eugene Puritch, P.Eng., FEC, CET, President of P&E Mining Consultants Inc. is available on SEDAR+ and on the Company's website. (An updated MRE was announced in a news release dated August 25, 2025 and the NI 43-101 Technical Report will be filed shortly).

2 Past production at the Omai Mine (1993-2005) is summarized in several Cambior Inc. documents available on SEDARplus.ca, including March 31, 2006 AIF and news release August 3, 2006.

Elaine Ellingham P.Geo. is a Qualified Person (QP) under NI 43-101 "Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects" and has reviewed the technical information contained in this news release. Ms. Ellingham is a director and officer of the Company and is not considered to be independent for the purposes of NI 43-101.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements or information (collectively, "FLI") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation.

Generally, FLI can be identified by the use of statements that include words such as "seeks", "believes", "anticipates", "plans", "continues", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "intends", "projects", "predicts", "proposes", "potential", "targets" and variations of such words and phrases, or by statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "will" "could", "would", "should" or "might", "be taken", "occur" or "be achieved." FLI herein includes, but is not limited to, the terms and conditions of the Offering, anticipated regulatory approvals in connection with the Offering, timing of closing of the Offering, stated use of proceeds of the Offering, statements regarding the results of the Omai PEA and timing for an updated PEA, as well as the upgraded mineral resource estimate for the Omai Gold Mine.

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are FLI that involve various risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties. For additional information with respect to these and risks, assumptions, and other factors that may affect the FLI made in this press release concerning the Company, please refer to the sections entitled "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information" and "Risk Factors" in the most recent management discussion and analysis of the Company, which is available electronically on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under the Company's issuer profile. FLI is not, and cannot be, a guarantee of future results or events. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

The FLI contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof or as at the date of the applicable document only and, accordingly, are subject to change after such dates. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any FLI or the foregoing list of risks, assumptions or other factors, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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

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SummaryChevron Corporation remains a strong buy with robust fundamentals, reasonable valuation, and upside potential despite a recent 20% price surge.CVX's acquisition of Hess Corporation and expansion in Guyana position it for sustained growth, offsetting concerns about Permian Basin production plateau.Natural gas demand, driven by global data center expansion, and prudent cost management further bolster CVX's topline and margin resilience.Technicals remain bullish, with market sentiment optimistic and dips seen as buying opportunities, supporting the reiterated strong buy rating. MattGush/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

Five months after my initial analysis on Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), a lot of interesting things have transpired. The stock price has already risen by nearly 20%, which supports my strong buy rating before. Its overall

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to SelectQuote, Inc. ("SelectQuote" or the "Company") (NYSE: SLQT) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN SELECTQUOTE, INC. (SLQT), CLICK HERE BEFORE OCTOBER 10, 2025 (THE LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

 What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between September 9, 2020 and May 1, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company was directing Medicare beneficiaries to the plans offered by insurers that best compensated SelectQuote, regardless of the quality or suitability of the insurers' plans; (2) that SelectQuote did not provided unbiased comparison shopping for Medicare Advantage insurance plans; (3) that SelectQuote received illegal kickbacks to steer Medicare beneficiaries to certain insurers and limit enrollment in competitors' plans; (4) that as a result, SelectQuote had not complied with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual provisions; (5) that SelectQuote was vulnerable to regulatory and legal sanctions as a result of its conduct, including claims that it had violated the False Claims Act; and (6) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

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Microsoft said Wednesday that it will stop promoting a consumer subscription for artificial intelligence services and introduced a bundle blending AI features with traditional productivity apps.

The software company introduced Copilot Pro at $20 per month in early 2024. Microsoft 365 Family, which allows for up to six users and 6 terabytes of cloud storage, goes for $12.99 each month. The new Microsoft 365 Premium tier essentially combines both and will cost $19.99 a month.

"Other AI tools stop at chat — we deliver that plus so much more," Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's consumer marketing leader, wrote in a statement provided to CNBC.

Microsoft is not discontinuing Copilot Pro, a spokesperson said.

Technology companies have been trying to capitalize on the broad interest in tapping generative AI models to compose documents and create videos.

Read more CNBC tech newsPalantir's stock is up 1,700% since its NYSE debut five years ago. Here's how it got thereDisney sent cease and desist letter to Character.AI over use of copyrighted charactersNvidia's market cap tops $4.5 trillion after string of AI infrastructure dealsAmazon's new Echo devices designed for Alexa+ start at $99Microsoft offers a free version of its Copilot assistant, in line with Anthropic, Google and OpenAI, all of which sell paid subscriptions for consumers.

Microsoft 365 Premium comes with higher usage limits than the free Copilot and productivity software subscriptions targeting consumers.

As was the case with Copilot Pro and with consumer Microsoft 365 subscriptions, the new offering enables conversations with Copilot in Microsoft's Office apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Microsoft is sweetening the new offer with forthcoming access to two AI reasoning agents that so far have only been available to corporate workers with Microsoft 365 Copilot subscriptions.

OpenAI relies on Microsoft's Azure cloud to run its ChatGPT assistant and its underlying models, and Microsoft incorporates the models into its Copilot. Microsoft has invested more than $13 billion in OpenAI. The companies are partners that also compete.

Microsoft reported 89 million consumer subscribers for Microsoft 365 services in the June quarter, up 8%. Revenue growth from those products has accelerated for three quarters in a row, reaching 20% in the June quarter.

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reached a new milestone in its ongoing meteoric rise, now valued at more than the combined worth of two of Silicon Valley’s biggest names, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META).

As of press time, the chipmaker’s market capitalization had surged to about $4.56 trillion, while Amazon stood at $2.34 trillion and Meta at $1.82 trillion, giving the two together a total of $4.17 trillion.

Nvidia’s lead of nearly $388 billion highlights how dominant the company has become in the race for artificial intelligence supremacy.

Top seven global companies by market cap. Source: Companies Market Cap
The rally has propelled Nvidia to the top of global markets, making it the world’s most valuable public company. This momentum comes as Nvidia reached a new record high earlier this week, trading at $186.88 as of press time.

Drivers of Nvidia stock rally
The ongoing surge has been supported by several fundamentals that continue to drive investor interest. For example, Nvidia has committed as much as $100 billion in equity to OpenAI, in a move that ensures much of that capital will circle back into Nvidia’s own hardware.

Additionally, the American technology giant also benefits from its stake in CoreWeave, which signed a $14.2 billion deal with Meta to provide AI cloud infrastructure through 2031. 

At the same time, the stock’s strong performance in 2025 reflects a wave of optimism that spending on AI infrastructure will remain elevated and that Nvidia will capture a disproportionate share.

However, some analysts caution that the rapid rise carries echoes of past market bubbles, with valuations that may be running far ahead of fundamentals.

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1 October 2025 - N° 17

Information regarding the redemption by SCOR SE of outstanding €63.6 million undated subordinated notes

SCOR SE (the “Company”) announces the redemption of €63.6 million in outstanding Fixed to Reset Rate Undated Subordinated Notes issued on 1st October 2014 (ISIN: FR0012199123) (the “Notes”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Notes described in the prospectus dated 29 September 2014 (the “Terms and Conditions”).1

The early redemption of the Notes has received the prior approval of the French Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et du regulation.

In accordance with Condition 6.9 (Cancellation) of the Terms and Conditions, all Notes so redeemed will be cancelled.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In KBR To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired KBR securities between May 6, 2025 and June 19, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against KBR, Inc. (“KBR” or the “Company”) (NYSE:KBR) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired KBR securities between May 6, 2025 and June 19, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until November 18, 2025 apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:

The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) KBR knew for months that the U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) had concerns regarding HomeSafe's ability to fulfill its Global Household Goods Contract; (2) despite these concerns, the Company falsely claimed to investors that its partnership with TRANSCOM would continue to grow; (3) based on this fact, the Company's public statements throughout the Class Period were false and materially misleading; and (4) when the market learned the truth about KBR, investors suffered damages. Next Steps:

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Key Takeaways Chevron controls 2MM acres in the Permian, with mineral rights on 75%, lowering royalty costs.ExxonMobil targets 2.3MM oil equivalent barrels from the Permian by decade's end.ConocoPhillips saw 56% of its Lower 48 output from the Permian in Q2 2025.
The Permian is the most prolific oil and natural gas play in the United States. With multiple layers of shale rocks, the basin has significant potential for oil and natural gas resources. Integrated energy giant Chevron Corporation (CVX - Free Report) noted that, according to Wood Mackenzie, known for providing services related to energy research and consultancy, the Permian will account for roughly 70% of the Lower 48’s oil production before 2040. Hence, energy majors like Chevron, Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM - Free Report) and ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) with significant Permian footprints secure a bright outlook.

3 Permian Stocks: CVX, XOM & COPChevron stated on its second-quarter 2025 earnings call that it has been producing in the most prolific basin for approximately a century, with operations spanning 2 million net acres. On 75% of the land, CVX owns mineral interests, and hence, it will not have to pay big royalties like many upstream players, thereby securing a cost advantage. In the Permian, CVX has been producing record oil equivalent volumes, aiding its upstream business.

ExxonMobil’s core upstream assets comprise the Permian and offshore Guyana. In the Permian, XOM has highly productive acres, where operations could be significantly economical. By the end of this decade, XOM expects its Permian production to grow to 2.3 million oil equivalent barrels. Also, XOM stated on its latest earnings call that it has a huge inventory of well locations to sustain production for decades.

ConocoPhillips has operations in the Lower 48, which comprise the Permian, the most prolific basin in the United States. In the second quarter of 2025, Permian was responsible for roughly 56% of the Lower 48’s total production, clearly suggesting the importance of the most productive basin for backing COP’s bottom line.

Amsterdam, October 1, 2025

SBM Offshore reports the transaction details related to its EUR141 million (c. US$150 million1) share repurchase program for the period September 25, 2025 through October 1, 2025.

The repurchases were made under the EUR141 million share repurchase program announced on February 20, 2025 and effective from April 24, 2025. The objective of the program is to reduce share capital and, in addition, to provide shares for regular management and employee share programs. Information regarding the progress of the share repurchase program and the aggregate of the transactions (calculated on a daily basis) for the period April 24, 2025 through October 1, 2025 can be found in the top half of the table below. Further detailed information regarding both the progress of the share repurchase program and all individual transactions can be accessed via the Investors section of the Company’s website.

Share Repurchase Program             Overall progress Share Repurchase Program:  
         
  Total Repurchase Amount   EUR 141,189,019
  Cumulative Repurchase Amount   EUR 77,941,019
  Cumulative Quantity Repurchased   3,631,469
  Cumulative Average Repurchase Price   EUR 21.46
  Start Date     April 24, 2025
  Percentage of program completed as of October 1, 2025 55.20%
         
  Overview of details of last 5 trading days:  
         
  Trade Date Quantity Repurchased Average Purchase Price Settlement Amount
  September 25, 2025 33,259 EUR 21.87 EUR 727,481
  September 26, 2025 27,344 EUR 22.03 EUR 602,279
  September 29, 2025 28,567 EUR 22.15 EUR 632,859
  September 30, 2025 40,923 EUR 21.74 EUR 889,858
  October 1, 2025 36,646 EUR 21.79 EUR 798,564
  Total 166,739 EUR 21.90 EUR 3,651,041
  All shares purchased via Euronext Amsterdam, CBOE DXE and or Turquoise

This press release contains information which is to be made publicly available under the Market Abuse Regulation (nr. 596/2014). The information concerns a regular update of the transactions conducted under SBM Offshore’s current share repurchase program, as announced by the Company on February 20, 2025, details of which are available on its website.

Corporate Profile

SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Through the design, construction, installation, and operation of offshore floating facilities, we play a pivotal role in a just transition. By advancing our core, we deliver cleaner, more efficient energy production. By pioneering more, we unlock new markets within the blue economy. 
More than 7,800 SBMers collaborate worldwide to deliver innovative solutions as a responsible partner towards a sustainable future, balancing ocean protection with progress.
For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com.

Financial Calendar   Date Year Third Quarter 2025 Trading Update
  November 13 2025 Full Year 2025 Earnings
  February 26 2026 Annual General Meeting
  April 15 2026 First Quarter 2026 Trading Update
  May 7 2026 Half Year 2026 Earnings
  August 6 2026 For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations
Wouter Holties
Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Manager

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Giampaolo Arghittu
Head of External Relations

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Some of the statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those in such statements. These statements may be identified by words such as ‘expect’, ‘should’, ‘could’, ‘shall’ and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The principal risks which could affect the future operations of SBM Offshore N.V. are described in the ‘Impact, Risk and Opportunity Management’ section of the 2023 Annual Report.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and performance of the Company’s business may vary materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements described in this release. SBM Offshore does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update any industry information or forward-looking statements set forth in this release to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise.

This release contains certain alternative performance measures (APMs) as defined by the ESMA guidelines which are not defined under IFRS. Further information on these APMs is included in the Half-Year Management Report accompanying the Half Year Earnings 2024 report, available on our website https://www.sbmoffshore.com/investors/financial-disclosures.

Nothing in this release shall be deemed an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V. directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this release “SBM Offshore” and “SBM” are sometimes used for convenience where references are made to SBM Offshore N.V. and its subsidiaries in general. These expressions are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular company or companies.

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1 Based on the foreign exchange rate on February 20, 2025

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