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The upcoming report from TE Connectivity (TEL - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $2.54 per share, indicating an increase of 30.3% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $4.51 billion, representing an increase of 17.5% year over year.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some TE Connectivity metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

Analysts expect 'Net Sales- Transportation Solutions' to come in at $2.34 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +4.5% year over year.

Analysts forecast 'Net Sales- Industrial Solutions' to reach $2.16 billion. The estimate points to a change of +35.7% from the year-ago quarter.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Net Sales- Industrial Solutions- Medical' at $146.72 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -2.8%.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Net Sales- Transportation Solutions- Automotive' reaching $1.79 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +3.9% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Net Sales- Transportation Solutions- Sensors' will reach $212.30 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +1.6%.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Net Sales- Industrial Solutions- Energy' will reach $373.91 million. The estimate points to a change of +73.1% from the year-ago quarter.

Analysts predict that the 'Net Sales- Transportation Solutions- Commercial transportation' will reach $331.15 million. The estimate suggests a change of +6.1% year over year.

The consensus estimate for 'Adjusted Operating Income- Transportation Solutions' stands at $501.56 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $478.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Adjusted Operating Income- Industrial Solutions' of $452.26 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $267.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

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Shares of TE Connectivity have experienced a change of +6.5% in the past month compared to the +1.6% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), TEL is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Wall Street analysts expect Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates no change from the year-ago quarter. Revenues are expected to be $1.9 billion, up 1.8% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 6.7% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Knight-Swift metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Truckload and LTL fuel surcharge' will likely reach $195.63 million. The estimate indicates a change of +4.2% from the prior-year quarter.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue, excluding truckload and LTL fuel surcharge' will reach $1.70 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +1.1%.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Operating revenue- LTL' of $365.64 million. The estimate indicates a change of +13.7% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts predict that the 'Revenue, excluding fuel surcharge- LTL Segment' will reach $307.84 million. The estimate points to a change of +10.4% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Adjusted Operating Ratio' will reach 94.0%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 93.7%.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Operating Ratio' reaching 95.4%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 95.8%.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Adjusted Operating Ratio - Logistics' should come in at 94.3%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 93.7%.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Adjusted Operating Ratio - Truckload' should arrive at 93.0%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 92.2% in the same quarter of the previous year.

The consensus estimate for 'Adjusted Operating Ratio - LTL' stands at 94.5%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 94.5% in the same quarter last year.

Analysts forecast 'Average revenue per load - Intermodal' to reach $2697.65 . Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $2565.00 in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts expect 'Average tractors - Truckload' to come in at 21,544 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 22,208 .

The average prediction of analysts places 'Load count - Intermodal' at 37,403 . The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 38,607 .

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Over the past month, shares of Knight-Swift have returned +8.6% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. Currently, KNX carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting that its performance may align with the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Analysts on Wall Street project that Banc of California (BANC - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 35.7% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $292.72 million, increasing 10.8% from the same quarter last year.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Banc of California metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Net Interest Margin' reaching 3.2%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 3.0%.

The consensus estimate for 'Average Balance - Total interest-earning assets' stands at $31.68 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $30.82 billion.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total Nonperforming loans' should arrive at $179.21 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $189.61 million.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Total Nonperforming assets' should come in at $184.36 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $199.34 million.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Total NonInterest Income' at $34.73 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $28.99 million in the same quarter last year.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Net Interest Income' will reach $258.00 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $235.29 million.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Service charges on deposit accounts' will reach $5.19 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $4.77 million.

Analysts forecast 'Leased equipment income' to reach $10.53 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $10.73 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts predict that the 'Other commissions and fees' will reach $9.71 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $8.23 million in the same quarter last year.

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Over the past month, Banc of California shares have recorded returns of +3.2% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% change. Based on its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), BANC will likely exhibit a performance that aligns with the overall market in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Analysts on Wall Street project that The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $1.36 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 34.7% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $6.3 billion, increasing 18.3% from the same quarter last year.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 3.3% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Charles Schwab metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

Analysts forecast 'Net Revenues- Net interest revenue' to reach $3.13 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +23.7% year over year.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Net Revenues- Other' reaching $159.74 million. The estimate suggests a change of -8.7% year over year.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Net Revenues- Bank deposit account fees' will reach $240.44 million. The estimate points to a change of -0.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Analysts expect 'Net Revenues- Asset management and administration fees' to come in at $1.70 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +12.5%.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Total client assets' will reach $11803.17 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $10101.30 billion.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Clients? Daily Average Trades (DATs)' at 7.62 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 6.31 million.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Average Interest Earning Assets' should arrive at $434.32 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $426.44 billion.

The consensus estimate for 'Average Client Assets - Total managed investing solutions' stands at $811.94 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $698.18 million in the same quarter last year.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Average Client Assets - Mutual Fund OneSource and other no-transaction-fee funds' will likely reach $471.97 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $363.02 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Average Client Assets - Schwab equity and bond funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and collective trust funds (CTFs)' should come in at $767.66 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $647.17 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts predict that the 'Average Client Assets - Schwab money market funds' will reach $680.04 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $580.96 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Net new client assets' of $133.72 billion. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $108.40 billion in the same quarter last year.

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Charles Schwab shares have witnessed a change of +5.5% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), SCHW is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

In its upcoming report, Banner (BANR - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share, reflecting an increase of 9.8% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $170.27 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 6%.

Over the last 30 days, there has been no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.

Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Banner metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

The consensus estimate for 'Net interest margin (tax equivalent)' stands at 4.0%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 3.7% in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Efficiency Ratio' of 59.4%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 62.0%.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Total non-performing assets' at $45.59 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $39.62 million in the same quarter last year.

Analysts expect 'Total non-performing loans' to come in at $40.59 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $36.96 million.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Average Balance - Total interest-earning assets' should arrive at $15.40 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $14.97 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts forecast 'Total non-interest income' to reach $18.96 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $20.04 million.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Net interest income' will reach $150.90 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $140.54 million.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Net interest income/rate spread (tax equivalent)' reaching $155.27 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $143.80 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Mortgage banking operations' will likely reach $3.50 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $3.69 million.

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Shares of Banner have experienced a change of -4.4% in the past month compared to the +1.6% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), BANR is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Wall Street analysts expect Old National Bancorp (ONB - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 20.4%. Revenues are expected to be $706.83 million, up 42.6% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, there has been no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.

Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.

Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific Old National Bancorp metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Efficiency Ratio' will reach 53.3%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 54.4%.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net interest margin (FTE)' will likely reach 3.6%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 3.3%.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Average Balance - Total earning assets' of $64.03 billion. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $48.41 billion in the same quarter last year.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Total noninterest income' at $121.50 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $95.77 million.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Net Interest Income (FTE)' should come in at $585.32 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $399.96 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Service charges on deposit accounts' will reach $27.79 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $20.58 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts forecast 'Wealth and investment services fees' to reach $40.04 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $30.01 million.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Mortgage banking revenue' should arrive at $9.72 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $7.03 million.

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Old National Bancorp shares have witnessed a change of -0.6% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.6% move. With a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), ONB is expected outperform the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

The upcoming report from Eagle Bancorp (EGBN - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly loss of -$0.12 per share, indicating a decline of 124% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $73.38 million, representing a decline of 2% year over year.

The current level reflects no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as indicators of quarterly business performance, exploring analysts' projections for specific key metrics can offer valuable insights.

In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Eagle Bancorp metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Efficiency Ratio' will reach 58.1%. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 59.5% in the same quarter of the previous year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Total noninterest income' of $7.11 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $4.07 million.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Net Interest Income' reaching $66.28 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $70.79 million.

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Shares of Eagle Bancorp have experienced a change of -0.1% in the past month compared to the +1.6% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), EGBN is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Key Takeaways KROS surged 85.6% in the past year, beating its industry and sector after announcing a review.Keros Therapeutics advanced KER-065 for DMD, reported phase I results and gained FDA orphan status.KROS partnered with Takeda on elritercept, started a phase III study and received a $10M milestone. Keros Therapeutics (KROS - Free Report) has put a strong performance in the past year. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 85.6% in this time frame compared with the industry’s gain of 18.8%. The stock has also outperformed the sector and the S&P 500 Index.

Momentum accelerated after the clinical-stage biotech company announced a strategic review aimed at maximizing stockholder value. Investor enthusiasm has been further supported by encouraging progress across Keros’ development pipeline.

KROS Outperforms Industry, Sector and S&P 500 Index
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Given this backdrop, a closer examination of the company’s key strengths and potential weaknesses can help determine its appeal as an investment opportunity.

Keros Makes Encouraging Pipeline ProgressKROS is focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics to treat a wide range of patients with disorders that are linked to dysfunctional signaling of the transforming growth factor-beta, or TGF-ß, family of proteins.

The recent pipeline progress has been encouraging. Lead product candidate, KER-065, is designed to bind to and inhibit TGF-ß ligands, including myostatin (GDF8) and activin A, which are negative regulators of muscle and bone mass and strength. The company is advancing KER-065 for the treatment of neuromuscular disorders, initially targeting Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

In March 2025, Keros reported initial top-line results from a phase I study of KER-065 in healthy volunteers. In August 2025, it announced that the FDA granted orphan drug designation for KER-065 for the treatment of DMD.

The company plans to begin a phase II trial in patients with DMD in the first quarter of 2026 and explore additional indications where KER-065’s mechanism of action is believed to have a strong potential for clinical success.

In December 2024, Keros Therapeutics entered into an exclusive license agreement with Takeda Pharmaceuticals (TAK - Free Report) to develop, manufacture, and commercialize its second pipeline candidate elritercept worldwide, excluding mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. The agreement, which turned effective on Jan. 16, 2025, provides Keros with funds in the form of milestone payments.

A phase III study, RENEW, is evaluating elritercept for the treatment of anemia and thrombocytopenia in patients with very low-, low-, or intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

In July 2025, the company announced that the first patient had been dosed in the RENEW study, triggering a $10 million milestone payment to Keros under its global licensing agreement with Takeda.

Another phase II study, RESTORE, is evaluating elritercept in patients with myelofibrosis-associated cytopenias.

KROS’ Efforts to Use Resources Prudently Boost SentimentKeros has taken deliberate steps to sharpen its strategic focus and strengthen capital efficiency. The company was previously advancing cibotercept for pulmonary arterial hypertension, but in August 2025, it discontinued the program and redirected resources toward its lead asset, KER-065, which currently appears to offer more compelling potential.

To support this realignment, management implemented a workforce reduction of approximately 45%, resulting in a streamlined organization of about 85 full-time employees. These actions are expected to generate average annualized cost savings of roughly $17 million. In parallel, Keros announced board and leadership changes in August 2025, aimed at reinforcing a leaner operating structure and tighter strategic execution.

As of Sept. 30, 2025, the company had $693.5 million in cash and cash equivalents. After accounting for $375.0 million of excess capital that the board has committed to return to stockholders, management expects the remaining cash to be sufficient to fund operating and capital expenditure needs into the first half of 2028.

KROS’ Valuation and Estimate MovementGoing by the price/book ratio, KROS is quite inexpensive. Shares currently trade at 0.85x tangible book value, lower than the industry’s average of 3.56X and its mean of 4.03X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings per share (EPS) has increased to $2.25 from $2.02 over the past 60 days. The loss per share estimate for 2026 has narrowed to $3.47 from $3.65.

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Invest in KROS StockSelecting a winning stock in the highly volatile biotech sector is inherently challenging, as it often takes many years for companies to achieve profitability. Biotechnology companies typically commit hundreds of millions, and in some cases billions, to the development of innovative therapies, leading to substantial research and development expenditures.

As a result, investors in clinical-stage companies primarily base their decisions on the strength of the pipeline and its long-term potential. DMD is itself a particularly competitive and complex therapeutic area. Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT - Free Report) is formidable player in this space with a strong DMD franchise that includes exon-skipping therapies, such as Elevidys, Exondys 51, Vyondys 53 and Amondys 45.

Keros has made notable progress with its lead DMD candidate. Any positive clinical or regulatory updates related to KER-065 could serve as a meaningful catalyst and provide a significant upside driver for KROS shares.

KROS sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Key Takeaways GSAT installed three six-meter C-3 tracking antennas, boosting service redundancy and resilience.GSAT's C-3 rollout spans 15 sites across 9 countries, with plans for up to 90 new tracking antennas worldwide.Globalstar reaffirmed its 2025 outlook, targeting $260-$285M revenue and about a 50% adjusted EBITDA margin. Globalstar, Inc.(GSAT - Free Report)  continues to strengthen its global satellite infrastructure with the installation of three new six-meter C-3 tracking antennas at its ground station in Yeo Ju, South Korea. The expansion reflects the company’s long-term commitment to building a high-capacity, resilient network designed to support the next wave of mobile satellite services.

For more than 20 years, Globalstar has provided mobile satellite services across East Asia through its Yeo Ju ground station. The addition of three C-3 tracking antennas significantly enhances the site’s capabilities, improving service quality, redundancy and operational resilience. These upgrades are critical as demand grows for advanced satellite-based services, including Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and direct-to-device (D2D) communications. By strengthening essential network elements at Yeo Ju, GSAT is ensuring the ground station remains a high-performance regional hub well into the future.

The Yeo Ju installation is part of Globalstar’s broader rollout of its third-generation C-3 Satellite System. Construction projects tied to the C-3 system are now underway at 15 locations across nine countries and four continents, highlighting the global scale of the initiative. In total, Globalstar plans to deploy up to 90 new tracking antennas worldwide as part of the C-3 system expansion. This investment is aimed at boosting network capacity, improving reliability and future-proofing the company’s satellite architecture to support new use cases and a rapidly expanding user base.

The enhanced ground infrastructure will play a critical role in enabling seamless satellite connectivity for hundreds of millions of people, supporting applications that range from asset tracking and industrial IoT to consumer devices and emergency communications.

GSAT Reaffirms 2025 Revenue Target, Boosts IoT & XCOM RANXCOM RAN continues to gain traction on the private wireless front. During the third quarter, Globalstar received an initial order from a new XCOM RAN customer, supporting a next-generation robotics application and a meaningful expansion of the program. XCOM RAN is well-positioned to enable reliable, secure connectivity for warehouse and factory automation, where consistent performance is critical. The solution delivers clearly differentiated performance versus industrial Wi-Fi and offers improved economics for large-area deployments. Apart from warehouse automation, GSAT is targeting new use cases that could significantly expand XCOM RAN’s addressable market.

Management remains confident in the company’s direction, citing record revenue growth, strong IoT and equipment sales and successful launches of new technologies like the two-way RM200M module and XCOM RAN. With solid liquidity, expanding infrastructure and a diverse product lineup, the company is focused on meeting its 2025 financial targets and strengthening its role in satellite and terrestrial connectivity.

Globalstar’s revenues are growing in key strategic areas, generating strong operating cash flow, and managing costs while investing for the future. Based on current performance and expectations for the rest of the year, the company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 outlook, with revenues of $260–$285 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of about 50%.

Globalstar’s Zacks Rank & Stock Price PerformanceGlobalstar currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Its shares have gained 127.9% in the past year compared with the Zacks Satellite and Communication industry's growth of 246.7%.

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Stocks to Consider From the Computer and Technology SpaceSome better-ranked stocks from the broader technology space are Ubiquiti Inc. (UI - Free Report) , Motorola Solutions (MSI - Free Report) and Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD - Free Report) . UI & CLFD sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while MSI carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

UI’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 54.15%. In the last reported quarter, Ubiquiti delivered an earnings surprise of 39.52%. Its shares have surged 57.9% in the past year.

Motorola’s earnings beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 5.5%. MSI’s long-term earnings growth rate is 9.07%. Its shares have declined 16.2% in the past year.

Clearfield’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 92.47%. In the last reported quarter, CLFD delivered an earnings surprise of 44.44%. Its shares have declined 10.9% over the past year.

Key Takeaways ST launched the STEV high-voltage contactor series for safer and efficient BEV and PHEV power control.Sensata designed STEV contactors to scale from PHEVs to Class 8 trucks, helping OEMs standardize platforms.Sensata's proven contactor technology underpins the STEV series. As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to reshape global transportation, the demand for safer, efficient and more scalable power-management solutions is accelerating. Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST - Free Report) is addressing this need with the launch of its new STEV high-voltage contactor series, a next-generation solution engineered to support the evolving requirements of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Designed with performance, protection and platform flexibility, Sensata’s STEV contactors strengthen the company’s electrification portfolio and help automotive OEMs meet increasingly stringent safety, reliability and efficiency standards. High-voltage contactors are mission-critical in electric and hybrid vehicles. These switches open and close electrical circuits thousands of times over a vehicle’s lifetime, safely controlling power flow between the battery and essential systems such as the inverter, motor and onboard charger. Their performance directly affects vehicle safety, energy efficiency and system reliability. As EV architectures become more powerful and complex, the role of robust, high-performance contactors has never been more important.

One of the standout features of Sensata’s STEV series is its platform scalability. The contactors are designed to support applications ranging from plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles to battery electric pickup trucks and even Class 8 heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This scalability allows OEMs to standardize high-voltage switching technology across multiple vehicle programs, simplifying system integration, reducing development time and accelerating time to market.

Sensata has engineered the STEV series with flexibility at its core. The contactors are customized to meet specific mission requirements, leveraging proven switching technology refined through years of development and real-world use. They are designed to comply with stringent automotive safety and quality standards, including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes and OEM certification requirements, ensuring they are ready for deployment across global vehicle platforms.

Proven Performance in Demanding ApplicationsSensata’s high-voltage contactor technology is already deployed in millions of vehicles worldwide, and the STEV series builds on this proven foundation. Key performance highlights include continuous current ratings from 150 A to 600 A, short-circuit withstand capability exceeding 20 kA and low contact resistance to reduce heat generation and improve efficiency. Hermetic ceramic sealing ensures arc containment and environmental protection, while modular designs enable flexible integration across BEV and PHEV platforms.

The STEV series incorporates several advanced features to support next-generation EV designs such as single or dual assembly options for flexible integration and space savings, bidirectional current capability on select models, enabling non-polarity main contacts, hermetic ceramic sealing for arc containment and environmental protection, with IP67 ingress protection available on specific variants and high electrical isolation, including coil-to-contact dielectric strength up to 3.0 kV and insulation resistance of 1000 MΩ at 1000 VDC. These features help OEMs meet safety-critical requirements while maintaining design flexibility.

To strengthen supply-chain resilience and support OEM regionalization strategies, Sensata delivers its high-voltage solutions through a global network of engineering and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe and Asia. This localized footprint enables in-region production, faster customization and reduced supply-chain risk — key advantages in today’s dynamic automotive environment.

ST’s Rich Portfolio Propels Growth, Auto Weakness HurtsSensata is well-positioned with a diverse portfolio of high-value products. This includes a robust ICE portfolio, electrification opportunities for auto and HVOR, and advanced sensing and electrical protection solutions for industrial and aerospace customers. Significant advancements across end markets are likely to fuel growth for the company in the long run. Rising traction in A2L gas leak detection products, a fast-growing area within HVAC, is aiding Sensata in securing a strong market leadership position. As next-gen HVAC production rises, this product is expected to drive potential growth.

Sensata is expanding its electrification ecosystem to facilitate the seamless transition to EVs as it aims to be a leading provider of mission-critical sensor-rich hardware and software solutions. ST has a rich portfolio of high-voltage protection and battery management systems.

However, weakness in the automotive and HVOR markets amid an uncertain macro backdrop and tariff troubles are major headwinds for Sensata’s top-line growth. Heavy debt is another concern.

ST’s Zacks Rank & Stock Price PerformanceST currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Shares of the company have gained 24% in the past year compared with the Zacks Instruments – Control industry's growth of 2%.

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Other Key Picks From the Computer and Technology SpaceSome other top-ranked stocks from the broader technology space are Ubiquiti Inc. (UI - Free Report) , Motorola Solutions (MSI - Free Report) and Clearfield, Inc. (CLFD - Free Report) . UI & CLFD sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while MSI carries a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

UI’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 54.15%. In the last reported quarter, Ubiquiti delivered an earnings surprise of 39.52%. Its shares have surged 57.9% in the past year.

Motorola’s earnings beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 5.5%. MSI’s long-term earnings growth rate is 9.07%. Its shares have declined 16.2% in the past year.

Clearfield’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 92.47%. In the last reported quarter, CLFD delivered an earnings surprise of 44.44%. Its shares have declined 10.9% over the past year.

Combined Company, "Copper Intelligence" to become the first stand-alone Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) company to be publicly traded in the United States.

, /PRNewswire/ -- African Discovery Group (OTC:AFDG) ("AFDG" or the "Company") announced today that shareholders have approved the Company's pending merger with Butembo Copper Exploration license in the DRC to acquire 100% of the shares of SOCIETE GRABIN MINING SAS (the "Transaction"). Subject to the completion of the closing, the stock-based transaction will create a dedicated copper exploration company, with a focus on creating value around Africa and DRC specifically focused on under-explored basins of copper.

"We are proud to have delivered this compelling opportunity for shareholders, and are confident in our ability as a combined company, to participate in a substantial buildout of copper on a global scale," said Alan Kessler, the outgoing Chairman and CEO of African Discovery Group. "According to Rio Tinto, African deposits make up eight out of the ten highest grade copper deposits discovered since 1990 globally. DRC's copper production itself is among the largest in the world, with the DRC itself concentrating 65% of newly announced copper reserves identified worldwide, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Because of the resolution of numerous geopolitical differences precluding this development previously in the DRC, the Trump administration has paved the way for this commercialization process."

He added, "We are confident the copper demand environment between grid modernization, data usage, electronic vehicles, and telecommunications, rural electrification of India, Artificial Intelligence infrastructure, next generation defense systems to name a few, will continue to put broad demand-based pressure on global supply.  A favorable environment for the commodity has additionally been augmented by the strategic mineral designation of Copper by the US government, as well as recent mega mergers of Copper producers.  Under the leadership of Andrew Groves and Aldo Cesano, who have spent their careers developing mining projects in the DRC and the region, we look forward to their buildout of this pioneering African company."

The transaction is expected to close imminently, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. When completed, the Merger will result in the combined company becoming the first stand-alone DRC company to be publicly traded in the United States.

EAS Advisors LLC have acted as the corporate advisor for the Company on the Transaction.

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1911 Gold Corp (TSX-V:AUMB, OTCQB:AUMBF, FRA:2KY) has outlined progress made in 2025 and its plans for 2026 as it advances toward a potential restart of its 100%-owned True North gold mine in southeastern Manitoba.

During 2025, the company said it transitioned into an advanced-stage developer with near-term production potential, supported by exploration success, re-entry into the underground mine, and the launch of its first underground drill program.

The company also strengthened its management and technical teams and expanded its capital markets presence. Two financings completed during the year raised C$36.2 million, enabling an expanded exploration and development program.

1911 Gold’s shares recorded a significant increase over the year, and the company ended 2025 with a market capitalization of approximately C$270 million.

It also graduated to the OTCQX Best Market in the United States, increasing its visibility with US investors.

On the technical front, 1911 Gold filed an updated NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate for True North, outlining indicated resources of 499,000 ounces of gold and inferred resources of 644,000 ounces.

The company completed more than 20,000 metres of surface drilling across multiple targets and re-commissioned key underground infrastructure, including the main mine hoist system.

An independent preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the project is expected in the near term.

"Over the last year, we have continued to intensify our focus on our goal of returning to production in 2027. 2025 was a pivotal year on this path as we returned to the underground mine, confident with the team we had built and the results our exploration team achieved on surface," 1911 CEO Shaun Heinrichs said in a statement.

“The PEA we plan to release for True North in the coming weeks, which provides detailed information on our mine plan, the project economics, and future opportunities, will also be instrumental in prioritizing our drill program over the coming year.”

Looking ahead, the company plans to build on this work in 2026 by advancing toward a pre-feasibility study, updating its global resource estimate, and accelerating underground development and drilling. Planned activities also include mill optimization and infrastructure upgrades as part of preparations for a potential production restart in 2027.

“The 1911 Gold story is only just beginning, and supported by buoyant gold prices, 2026 is poised to deliver continued value growth,” Heinrichs concluded.

Wall Street often reacts to defense contracts, but today the market is responding to something bigger: a fundamental restructuring of how the government supports the defense industry. Shares of L3Harris Technologies NYSE: LHX climbed in the third week of January 2026, trading near all-time highs in the $350-$360 range. This jump follows a historic announcement that the Department of Defense (DoD) is investing $1 billion directly into the company to expand its manufacturing capabilities.

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This is not a standard purchase order for radios or sensors. It is a strategic intervention by the U.S. government to secure the means of production. For investors, this move signals a massive shift in the defense sector. The Pentagon is effectively partnering with L3Harris to fix critical supply chain bottlenecks, validating the company’s strategy and significantly de-risking its future growth.

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The increased trading volume today suggests that L3Harris’ institutional investor community sees this as a turning point. It is rare for the government to step in with direct capital investment for factory expansion. This effectively subsidizes the company's capital expenditures (CapEx), allowing L3Harris to grow without burning its own cash. For a stock already up over 60% in the last year, this catalyst provides the fuel for the next leg of the rally.

The Split-and-Spin: Unpacking the Deal Mechanics To understand why the stock is moving, investors need to look under the hood of this complex deal. L3Harris is executing a Split-and-Spin strategy designed to make the company leaner and more focused. Management announced it will spin off its Missile Solutions unit, the division responsible for creating solid rocket motors, into a completely new, standalone public company later in 2026.

This is a classic value-unlock play. Conglomerates often trade at a discount because their various businesses are hard to value as a whole. By breaking them apart, the market can price each one more accurately.

The Spin-Off (Missile Solutions): The new missile company will focus exclusively on defense propulsion. The DoD’s $1 billion investment is directed here. Current L3Harris shareholders will likely receive shares in this new company, meaning they will eventually own stock in two separate entities: the original L3Harris (focused on electronics) and the new Missile Co. (focused on manufacturing). The Divestiture (Space Propulsion): Separately, L3Harris is selling its commercial Space Propulsion business to private equity firm AE Industrial Partners for $845 million. This unit, which builds engines for space travel, will be rebranded. This distinction is crucial. L3Harris is selling the commercial space assets for immediate cash while keeping the defense missile assets to spin off to shareholders. This double move cleans up L3Harris’ balance sheet and creates a pure-play defense stock that the Pentagon is eager to support.

The Power of Being a Supplier: Selling the Shovels L3Harris operates differently from other prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin NYSE: LMT or Boeing NYSE: BA. It positions itself as a Merchant Supplier. In simple terms, while other companies build the fighter jets and ships, L3Harris sells the radios, sensors, and engines that make those platforms work. 

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This unique position is why the Pentagon stepped in. The U.S. military is currently facing a critical shortage of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs). You cannot fire a Javelin anti-tank weapon or a PAC-3 missile interceptor without these motors. For years, the industry relied on too few suppliers, creating a dangerous bottleneck. When the engine supply dries up, the entire production line for major weapons systems grinds to a halt.

By writing a $1 billion check, the government is ensuring that L3Harris (and its future spin-off) has the cash to build engines faster. For the stock, this creates a distinct competitive moat. L3Harris does not need to win the contract for the entire missile system to make money; they just need the industry to keep building missiles. As long as global demand for munitions remains high, L3Harris serves as the essential utility provider for the entire sector.

The Ripple Effect: Why General Dynamics Is Watching The benefits of this deal extend beyond L3Harris. Major defense firms like General Dynamics NYSE: GD are likely viewing this news with relief. General Dynamics manufactures massive tactical missile systems, but they rely on suppliers like L3Harris to provide the rocket motors that power them.

When suppliers are slow, General Dynamics cannot deliver its products. This delays revenue recognition and frustrates military customers. The DoD’s investment effectively serves as a subsidy for the entire supply chain. By fixing the bottleneck at the source (L3Harris), the government allows customers like General Dynamics to speed up their own production lines.

This creates a rising tide scenario for the defense sector. As the new Missile Solutions company ramps up production with government funding, General Dynamics can fulfill its backlog of orders much faster. Investors should view this not just as a win for L3Harris, but as a stabilizing force for the wider industry. However, L3Harris remains the primary beneficiary because it controls the choke point in the technology.

The Arsenal of Resilience: A New Era for Defense Investors Today’s news marks a rare moment where the government steps in to structurally change a public company. By backing the Missile Solutions spin-off with $1 billion, the Pentagon has effectively picked a winner in the race to re-arm the United States.

L3Harris is successfully transforming from a broad conglomerate into two focused, agile competitors. For investors, the execution risks of a corporate split are real; spinning off a company is complex work. However, the government’s massive financial safety net provides a level of security rarely seen in the equity market. As the company moves toward the official split later in 2026, L3Harris remains a standout play on industrial resilience and modernization. The data suggests that for L3Harris, the sky is no longer the limit; it is just the launchpad.

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  January 15, 2026 – TheNewswire - MONTRÉAL (QUÉBEC) – Scandium Canada Ltd. (TSX-V: SCD) (the “Corporation”) At the request of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), Scandium Canada Ltd. confirms that it is not aware of any corporate developments that would explain the recent increase in market activity.

Scandium Canada confirms that all material information relating to its business and operations has been publicly disclosed in accordance with applicable securities laws and TSX Venture Exchange requirements.

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Scandium Canada (TSX-V: SCD) is a public company whose ultimate goal is to bring the world's leading primary source of scandium into production, enabling the development and commercialization of aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) alloys. The Corporation is leveraging its Al-Sc alloys development subsidiary and the development of its Crater Lake mining project to meet the growing need for lighter, greener, longer-lasting, high-performance materials. The Corporation aims to become a market leader in scandium, while committing itself to building a more responsible economy through innovation and agility.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Huggies®, a Kimberly-Clark brand, is teaming up with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) to deliver 15 million donated Huggies diapers in 15 days to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the national nonprofit. This milestone donation marks the beginning of a recently expanded partnership, where Huggies, the founding sponsor of NDBN, will donate a total of 75 million diapers to the network over 3 years. 

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National Diaper Bank Network LA Food Bank receives shipment of Huggies Diapers. NDBN-member diaper banks across the country serving children and families in 33 U.S. states and the District of Columbia will share in the largest single wave donation of diapers from Huggies during the 15-year relationship. This donation also solidifies Kimberly-Clark as the largest donor in National Diaper Bank Network history.

Since its launch in 2011, NDBN and Huggies have championed philanthropic, business, and government efforts to end diaper insecurity in the U.S. Together they have distributed more than 300 million donated diapers and wipes, helping the nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children who struggle to afford diapers and other material basic needs* (*National Diaper Bank, The NDBN Diaper Check 2023, June 15, 2023).

In its 15 years of operation, NDBN has expanded its network to include more than 300 nonprofit basic needs banks, serving local communities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Through this extensive network, Huggies and NDBN have worked together to provide families access to essential resources that support the health and well-being of babies and toddlers.

"Huggies is committed to supporting families through every stage of parenthood," said Andrea Zahumensky, President of North America Baby and Child Care at Kimberly-Clark. "We are honored to celebrate NDBN's 15 years of impact by extending our help to more families in need."

"From day one, Huggies, and its parent company Kimberly-Clark, have shared our goal of ensuring that babies have the diapers they require to be healthy and happy," said NDBN CEO and founder Joanne Samuel Goldblum. "Together we will distribute this much needed donation to high-need communities throughout the country." 

Approximately 2 million of the donated diapers will be intentionally allocated to smaller NDBN-member banks, who also serve high-need communities, but are often unable to accept major product donations due to challenges related to logistics and warehouse capacity. By ensuring that these community-based nonprofits receive support, the donation will help strengthen programs that make a difference for families and communities who need it most.

Through the extension of this life-changing partnership, Huggies and the Kimberly-Clark Foundation are doubling down on their shared commitment to end diaper need and stand beside parents through one of life's most meaningful journeys.

Join the celebration: NDBN is calling for volunteers nationwide to help mark its 15th anniversary by donating to the national nonprofit and/or to NDBN-member diaper banks in their communities. A directory of local organizations is available here. More information is available at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org.

About Huggies Brand
For more than 40 years, Huggies has been helping parents provide their babies with love, care, and reassurance. From developing innovative, everyday products for babies to developing in partnership with NICU nurses to create special diapers and wipes for the most fragile babies, Huggies is dedicated to helping ensure that all babies get the care they need to thrive. Huggies is proud to be the founding sponsor of the National Diaper Bank Network, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to eliminating diaper need in America since 2011. Huggies is also the national sponsor of nonprofit Hand to Hold, which provides personalized support before, during, and after NICU stays and infant loss. For more information on product offerings or our community efforts, please visit Huggies.com.

About the Kimberly-Clark Foundation
Established in 1952, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation is the charitable arm of Kimberly-Clark Corporation and is dedicated to supporting global causes that create lasting social change. Funded by the corporation, the foundation's primary focus is on social impact investments that help advance essential care for women and girls on their journeys through puberty and motherhood. 

About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and territories. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, Goodnites, Intimus, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 70 countries. Our company's purpose is to deliver Better Care for a Better World. We are committed to using sustainable practices designed to support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and enable our business to thrive for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and learn more about the company's more than 150-year history of innovation, visit the Kimberly-Clark website. 

About National Diaper Bank Network
The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) leads a nationwide movement dedicated to strengthening the social fabric that unites communities by ensuring individuals, children, and families have the basic material necessities they require to thrive and reach their full potential. Launched in 2011 with the support of founding sponsor Huggies®, NDBN creates awareness, advances public policy, leads original research, and builds community to end diaper insecurity and period product insecurity in the U.S. Its active membership includes more than 300 basic needs banks serving local communities throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. More information on NDBN is available at nationaldiaperbanknetwork.org, and on Instagram (@DiaperNetwork), X (@DiaperNetwork), Facebook (facebook.com/NationalDiaperBankNetwork), and Bluesky (@diapernetwork.bsky.social).

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Approval anchors Helios's evolution into a multi-gigawatt AI data center campus and strengthens Galaxy's long-term strategy

, /PRNewswire/ - Galaxy Digital Inc. ("Galaxy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GLXY) (TSX: GLXY), a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, announced today that it has completed a Large Load Interconnection Study ("LLIS") and received approval from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ("ERCOT") for an additional 830 megawatts ("MW") of computing demand at its Helios data center campus ("Helios") in West Texas. In connection with LLIS completion and study approval, Galaxy has also executed a service agreement with AEP Texas Inc. ("AEP") for this additional capacity. Galaxy's transmission interconnection provider will be Wind Energy Transmission Texas, LLC ("WETT"), who facilitated the LLIS studies. This approval brings Galaxy's total LLIS-complete, ERCOT-approved, and utility-contracted power capacity at Helios to over 1.6 gigawatts ("GW"), marking a significant advancement in the Company's buildout of next-generation AI and high-performance computing ("HPC") infrastructure. 

This new 830 MW approval represents a major step forward in Helios's long-term development, effectively doubling the campus's approved power capacity and supporting multi-tenant partnerships. The approval follows ERCOT's review of required LLIS Study Elements (specifically, a steady-state study and a stability study) and further positions Galaxy among the largest and fastest-growing data center developers in North America.

With construction underway to support the first phase of Helios under Galaxy's long-term lease agreement with CoreWeave, the Company remains on track to deliver initial power beginning in early 2026. The newly approved capacity expands Galaxy's development runway and advances the Company's mission to build a multi-campus, multi-tenant, multi-gigawatt data center platform designed to power the future of AI and HPC workloads.

"Securing this additional 830 MW approval from ERCOT is a watershed moment for Galaxy and affirms our position as an operator capable of executing hyperscale AI data center development," said Mike Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Galaxy. "The demand for high-density, AI-ready data center capacity in Texas is unprecedented. With over 1.6 GW of power capacity now approved, we are exceptionally well-positioned to grow our program and provide the reliable power infrastructure that the world's leading AI companies require."

Galaxy is evaluating additional power and land opportunities in Texas and beyond, applying the developmental, technical, and operational experience gained at Helios to identify new opportunities capable of supporting efficient, scalable, and AI-ready infrastructure for the next generation of compute.

Galaxy will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before the opening of Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday February 3, 2026.

About Galaxy

Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq/TSX: GLXY) is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. Our digital assets platform offers institutional access to trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. In addition, we develop and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and HPC workloads. Our 1.6 GW Helios campus in Texas positions Galaxy among the largest and fastest-growing data center developers in North America. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Additional information about Galaxy's businesses and products is available on www.galaxy.com.

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Key Takeaways MU, MDB, IOT, CIEN and KGC are highlighted as January growth stock picks. AI adoption, cloud demand and infrastructure spending are driving growth outlooks for MU, MDB, IOT and CIEN.KGC stands out for production growth and project expansions expected to support cash flow this year. U.S. stock markets have started 2026 on a positive note. All three major stock indexes are trading in positive territory. This trend is likely to continue in January buoyed by the strong fundamentals of the domestic economy, solid fourth-quarter 2025 earnings projections, the Fed’s accommodative monetary policies and the evaporation of trade and tariff-related issues. 

At this stage, we recommend investing in growth stocks to strengthen your portfolio in January. Growth investors are primarily focused on stocks with aggressive earnings or revenue growth, which should propel their stock prices higher in the future.

Five such stocks are: Micron Technology Inc. (MU - Free Report) , MongoDB Inc. (MDB - Free Report) , Samsara Inc. (IOT - Free Report) , Ciena Corp. (CIEN - Free Report) and Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC - Free Report) . Each of our picks sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has a Growth Score of A. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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Micron Technology Inc.Micron Technology has become a leader in the AI infrastructure boom due to strong demand for its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) solutions. Record sales in the data center end market and accelerating HBM adoption have been driving MU’s Dynamic Access Random Memory (DRAM) revenues higher.

The growing adoption of AI servers is reshaping the DRAM market as these systems require significantly more memory than traditional servers. This is boosting demand for both high-capacity DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Module) and low-power server DRAM. MU is capitalizing on this trend with its leadership in DRAM technology and a strong product roadmap that includes HBM4, slated for volume production in 2026.

Micron’s diversification strategy is also bearing fruit. MU has created a more stable revenue base by shifting its focus away from the more volatile consumer electronics market toward resilient verticals such as automotive and enterprise IT.

As AI adoption accelerates, the demand for advanced memory solutions, such as DRAM and NAND is soaring. MU’s investments in next-generation DRAM and 3D NAND ensure that it remains competitive in delivering the performance needed for modern computing.

Micron has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 89.3% and more than 100%, respectively, for the current year (ending August 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 64.2% over the last 30 days.

MongoDB Inc.MongoDB has scaled its Atlas platform beyond database management into analytics, emphasizing developer-friendly interfaces and distributed architectures. MDB targets agile development and modern workloads to derive benefits from the new generative AI world. 

MDB has benefited from continued platform adoption across enterprises and startups. Its upmarket focus with larger enterprises likely supported deal sizes and sales efficiency, while the self-serve channel continued to expand, driving efficient mid-market customer acquisition.

Product initiatives during the period were still in the early stages of rollout. MDB introduced new Voyage AI embedding models and launched the Model Context Protocol Server in public preview, extending integrations with tools such as GitHub Copilot and Anthropic Claude. These moves strengthened MDB’s positioning in AI-driven applications. 

MongoDB has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 17.5% and 17%, respectively, for the next year (ending January 2027). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next year’s earnings has improved 29.6% over the last 60 days.

Samsara Inc.Samsara provides solutions that connect physical operations data to its connected operations cloud in the United States and internationally. IOT is developing and building sensor systems that utilize wireless sensors with remote networking and cloud-based analytics.

IOT’s Connected Operations Cloud includes Data Platform, which ingests, aggregates, and enriches data from its IoT devices and has embedded capabilities for AI, workflows analytics, alerts, API connections, and data security and privacy.

Samsara has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 19.8% and 12.9%, respectively, for the next year (ending January 2027). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for next year’s earnings has improved 1.8% in the last 60 days.

Ciena Corp.Ciena’s fiscal fourth-quarter reflected year-over-year 20% top-line gains, 69.5% EPS growth and a record $5 million order backlog, driven by accelerating AI-led demand from cloud and service provider customers. Driven by strong cloud and service provider momentum, CIEN gained 2 points of optical market share year to date and expects further gains in 2026. 

Networking Platforms revenue rose 22% to $1.05 billion, driven by 19% Optical growth on a 72% RLS surge and 49% growth in Routing and Switching from DCOM demand. CIEN lifted its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook to $5.7-$6.1 billion, nearly 24% growth at the midpoint, up from the prior 17%, on strong demand from cloud, DCI, and AI infrastructure.

Increased network traffic, higher demand for bandwidth, and adoption of cloud architectures remain the key growth drivers as the company expects to improve its profitability with a balanced mix of new and existing customers. CIEN’s portfolio, including WaveLogic, RLS, Navigator, and Interconnect Solutions, remains a recognized industry standard, with WaveLogic 6 and RLS giving it an 18 - 24 month technology lead and strong positioning to serve global AI network opportunities.  

Ciena has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 24.2% and more than 100%, respectively, for the current year (ending October 2026). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 19.7%- in the last 30 days.

Kinross Gold Corp.Kinross Gold has a strong production profile and boasts a promising pipeline of exploration and development projects. These projects are expected to boost production and cash flow and deliver significant value. 

KGC is focusing on organic growth through its Tasiast mine, where the Phase One expansion boosted production capacity, and the Tasiast 24K expansion increased throughput and production. 

KGC’s Manh Choh project at Fort Knox is expected to extend operations and benefit from higher gold prices. The Great Bear project in Ontario also offers a promising long-term opportunity with substantial gold resources. Higher gold prices should also boost KGC’s profitability and drive cash flow generation.

Kinross Gold has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 11% and 35.2%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year’s earnings has improved 12.9% over the last 60 days.

Stock futures are pointing to a higher open Thursday amid a chip stock rally, while investors also digest a new slate of earnings from major banks; Oil futures are sliding as tensions around Iran's recent protests look to be easing; TSMC shares are surging after the chipmaking giant reported strong quarterly results; Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs results handily topped Wall Street expectations; and Nvidia is getting closer to selling H200 chips to China with White House approval. Here's what you need to know today.

Stocks Point Higher With Semiconductor Rally Leading Gains Stock futures are higher as chip stocks lead an early-morning rally following a strong earnings report from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM). Futures tied to the tech-heavy Nasdaq were up 0.9% recently, while S&P 500 futures added 0.4% and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures hovered near unchanged. The major indexes finished lower for a second straight day on Wednesday as bank stocks retreated following earnings from several major financial institutions. Crude oil futures have dropped below $60 per barrel as tensions with Iran that boosted the commodity in recent days look to have eased. Gold futures were down 0.3% at $4,620 an ounce, after hitting a record high on Wednesday. Bitcoin, which hit its highest level in two months yesterday, was down slightly from those levels, trading at $96,800. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which affects borrowing costs on all sorts of loans, ticked up to 4.15%.

Oil Futures Slip as Iran Tensions Ease Amid Deadly Protests Crude oil futures are tumbling Thursday morning after President Trump said that Iranian officials have told him the killing of protestors has stopped. Recent protests against the government in Iran have resulted in an estimated 2,500 or more deaths, creating uncertainty around the country's stability and therefore the stability of its oil industry. Trump had said previously that the U.S. military could get involved if the protests continued to be met with a violent response from the Iranian government. Crude oil futures surged to a three-month high on Wednesday, but WTI futures, the U.S. benchmark, were down 4% at $59.55 per barrel this morning.

TSMC Leads Chip Stocks Higher After Reporting Strong Earnings Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) are surging after the dominant chipmaker topped estimates in its latest quarterly report. For the fourth quarter, TSMC said it generated 1.05 trillion New Taiwan Dollars ($33.73 billion) in revenue, up 25% year-over-year, while profits surged 35% to $3.15 per American Depositary Receipt. Each metric came in higher than the analyst consensus, per estimates compiled by Visible Alpha. The contract manufacturer has been a major beneficiary of the AI boom, making advanced chips for many of the industry's heavyweights including Nvidia (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). TSMC's U.S.-listed shares, which closed at a record high on Monday, were up 6% in recent premarket trading, while Nvidia and AMD added 1% and 2%, respectively. Shares of ASML (ASML), which makes equipment used by TSMC and other chipmakers to manufacture the semiconductors, were up more than 7% ahead of the opening bell.

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Blackrock Beat Earnings Expectations The heavy flow of earnings reports from major financial institutions continued this morning, with Goldman Sachs (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS) and asset management giant BlackRock (BLK) all releasing fourth-quarterly results. BlackRock reported first, with revenue, adjusted earnings per share, and total assets under management each coming in higher than analysts had forecast. Results from Goldman and Morgan Stanley also handily topped Wall Street expectations. Bank stocks have had a rough week. They sank Monday on a proposal from President Trump to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, and remained under pressure after a string of mixed reports from JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Wells Fargo (WFC). BlackRock shares were up about 2% in recent premarket trading, while Morgan Stanley fell slightly and Goldman dropped 2%.

Nvidia Chip Sales to Chinese Customers Will Have White House Support Nvidia moved a step closer to being able to sell its H200 chips to customers in China again this week, as the Department of Commerce updated its rules for semiconductor exports and Trump said his administration would support the sales. Last month, Trump said Nvidia would be allowed to sell the H200 chips, less advanced than Nvidia's Blackwell and new Vera Rubin chips, to China with the U.S. government receiving a 25% cut of the revenue. The Commerce Department said it would shift from rejecting exports of the chips to a case-by-case review. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has said that demand has been strong from Chinese customers, but the Chinese government has previously told companies in the country not to buy less advanced Nvidia chips over concerns of the U.S. government's involvement in the process. Nvidia shares were up about 1% recently.

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Seattle, WA, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ReelTime Media (OTCID:RLTR) today announced that its Reel Intelligence (“RI”) platform has reached a new milestone, becoming the first fully integrated, multi-modal artificial intelligence platform capable of converting a single 2D image into a rotatable 3D model that can be exported for 3D printing.

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ReelTime stated that RI’s latest advancement enables users to take one image and automatically generate a three-dimensional model that can be viewed, rotated, refined, and exported in the industry-leading format GLB, which includes full color surpassing previous standards STL, and OBJ, making the output suitable for commercial and consumer 3D printing workflows.

The Company emphasized that this capability is natively embedded within RI’s unified multi-modal platform, which already supports video, image, music, voice, research, and code generation. Unlike fragmented or experimental tools, RI’s 2D-to-3D functionality is designed for practical, real-world production use.

Based on publicly available information, ReelTime noted that other widely known AI platforms do not currently offer a broadly accessible, single-image 2D-to-3D workflow designed for export and 3D printing, including:

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI (private)DeepSeek (private)Grok, developed by xAI (private)Gemini, developed by Alphabet (GOOGL) The Company further noted that Microsoft (MSFT) has introduced a limited image-to-3D feature through Copilot 3D, which is currently available only via Copilot Labs, requires specific account access, and, according to publicly available descriptions, is not broadly deployed as a fully integrated, print-focused solution.

By comparison, ReelTime stated that RI’s solution is available standard within its production platform, does not require specialized labs programs or restricted access, and is designed to generate export-ready 3D models from a single image, a capability the Company believes places RI ahead of larger, centralized, hardware-dependent AI systems.

“This milestone reinforces what we have said from the beginning, Reel Intelligence was built differently,” said Barry Henthorn, CEO of ReelTime Media. “RI is a unified, multi-modal intelligence platform, not a collection of disconnected tools. Delivering usable 3D models from a single image is now a real-world capability, and it highlights how RI continues to move ahead of legacy AI architectures.”

ReelTime believes this advancement has potential applications across product design, manufacturing, rapid prototyping, media and entertainment, e-commerce visualization, education, and consumer creativity. The Company also emphasized that RI’s distributed, chip-agnostic architecture allows new capabilities to be introduced without reliance on centralized data centers, proprietary chipsets, or capital-intensive infrastructure, an approach that management believes supports long-term scalability and efficiency.

As global demand for AI accelerates, Reel Intelligence is positioned for disproportionate long-term opportunity relative to capital-intensive AI incumbents. RI’s distributed, self-learning, multilingual, capital-light architecture aligns with global trends toward efficiency, decentralization, sustainability, and universal accessibility.

About ReelTime Media: ReelTime Rentals, Inc. (OTCID:RLTR), doing business as ReelTime Media and ReelTime VR, is a Seattle area-based publicly traded company at the forefront of multimedia production and AI innovation. The company's flagship Reel Intelligence (RI) platform delivers an unprecedented suite of tools for creating images, audio, video, and more. ReelTime has also pioneered virtual reality content development and technology, providing end-to-end production, editing, and distribution services. The company continues to leverage its expertise to transform how content is produced, distributed, and experienced worldwide.

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Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) long-awaited obesity pill is unlikely to deliver clear early signals on demand, UBS has warned, even as the Swiss bank raised its price target on the Danish drugmaker’s shares by nearly a third.

In a note, UBS said that investor focus on initial prescription data for oral Wegovy risked being misplaced, as the figures would not fully capture the early stages of the launch.

Key channels such as Novo Nordisk’s own NovoCare pharmacy and telehealth providers will only begin feeding into US prescription data later in the first quarter, the bank said.

Insurance barriers are also expected to slow uptake. UBS said its checks suggested that insurers are applying prior authorisation and step-edit requirements similar to those that initially constrained injectable weight-loss drugs, limiting how quickly patients can access the pill.

UBS forecasts around 400,000 prescriptions for oral Wegovy in the first quarter of 2026, a level it said was comparable with the launch of Eli Lilly’s rival drug Zepbound and significantly stronger than Novo Nordisk’s original Wegovy rollout in 2021.

First-quarter sales are expected to reach about $100 million, based on an average price of $250 per prescription.

However, UBS struck a cautious tone on the longer-term opportunity. It estimates peak annual sales of $3.25 billion for the pill, far below the $16 billion it expects injectable Wegovy to generate.

The lower outlook reflects concerns over patient persistence, higher dropout rates seen in trials and a more limited geographic rollout, with the United States the initial priority.

While the oral format and a $149 starter price are expected to appeal to primary care doctors and cash-paying patients, UBS said it did not expect sustained acceleration in growth later in the decade.

The bank also highlighted mounting pressure across the obesity drug market. Price cuts for GLP-1 treatments in the United States are expected to weigh on sector growth in 2026, and UBS does not believe higher volumes will fully compensate. Competition remains intense, with Eli Lilly seen as maintaining market leadership.

Despite the cautious outlook, UBS raised its 12-month price target on Novo Nordisk to 390 Danish crowns from 295, reflecting higher sector valuation multiples and a return to a premium rating relative to European peers.

The bank maintained a 'neutral' stance on the shares, which trade at a premium to the wider pharmaceutical sector.

Litecoin (LTC) has slipped below the $76 mark, underperforming the broader cryptocurrency market.

Over the past 24 hours, LTC fell 3.68%, while Bitcoin (BTC) and other major altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH), posted gains.

The recent decline highlights mounting pressure from technical breakdowns and on-chain activity.

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Santiment’s Age Consumed index shows that Litecoin whale transactions ($100k+) spiked to a five-week high of 503 on January 14.

Santiment’s Age Consumed index on Litecoin | Source: SantimentThis surge coincided with LTC falling to $75, signalling potential selling pressure.

Whale activity can indicate accumulation or distribution, and in LTC’s case, the direction remains unclear.

Historically, similar spikes in December 2025 coincided with local tops, creating psychological pressure for retail traders to exit positions.

A rebound above $78.75, the 50% Fibonacci retracement, could signal accumulation and support near-term recovery.

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Institutional interest in Litecoin remains muted, with the Canary Capital Litecoin ETF (NASDAQ: LTCC) seeing negative inflows for five consecutive days.

In comparison, Solana ETFs recorded $10.67M in inflows, while XRP ETFs drew $15.04M.

This lack of institutional activity underscores a broader apathy toward LTC.

Litecoin’s 60-day return of -25% further discourages institutional investors from reallocating capital to the asset.

The ETF stagnation adds to bearish sentiment, leaving Litecoin vulnerable to continued downside pressure.

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The breach of LTC’s $77.91 pivot point triggered algorithmic selling, accelerating the decline.

The MACD histogram currently sits at -0.489, signalling bearish momentum.

Meanwhile, the 200-day SMA at $99.13 highlights long-term weakness, while the RSI of 39.23 indicates room for further downside before becoming oversold.

Litecoin price analysis | Source: TradingViewTraders are now closely watching the $72.76 swing low as immediate support.

Failure to defend this level could expose Litecoin to a retest of the October 2025 low at $50.

Bitcoin dominance, currently at 59.06%, continues to anchor market sentiment, limiting capital flows into altcoins like LTC.

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Monitoring Litecoin ETFs, technical indicators, and Bitcoin dominance is essential for evaluating market momentum, and investors and traders should consider these factors carefully to navigate both short-term volatility and medium-term recovery potential.

In addition, traders should also monitor key levels for Litecoin price action in the short and medium term.

Immediate support lies at $72.76, with a potential rebound above $78.75 signaling accumulation.

A sustained move above the $77–$80 resistance zone could open the path toward $87–$95, as highlighted by medium-term technical forecasts.

Conversely, a breakdown below $72.76 may see LTC retest $66–$68, with a more extreme scenario targeting the $50 mark.

Ultimately, on-chain metrics, including Santiment’s Age Consumed index, will be critical for anticipating whale-driven supply moves.

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Galaxy Digital issues first tokenized CLO, raising $75M on Avalanche blockchain.Funds support Galaxy’s lending expansion.Anchor allocation by Grove Labs for $50M. Galaxy Digital’s first tokenized collateralized loan, “Galaxy CLO 2025-1,” was completed on January 15th via the Avalanche blockchain, raising $75 million.

This marks a significant step in institutional on-chain credit, potentially scaling to $200 million and highlighting evolving integration of traditional finance with blockchain technology.

Galaxy Raises $75M with First Tokenized CLO Galaxy Digital has announced the issuance of its first tokenized collateralized loan certificate, “Galaxy CLO 2025-1.” This project, completed on the Avalanche blockchain, raised $75 million to support Galaxy’s lending business, marking a significant step in the company’s lending operations. With the role of key players such as the Lending team and Digital Infrastructure team within the organization, the structuring and tokenization of the CLO were achieved seamlessly.

The completion of Galaxy CLO 2025-1 is expected to drive several changes, including its impact on the lending landscape as the tokenized nature of this CLO provides increased transparency and efficiency. Galaxy Digital’s collateralized loans support consumer loans in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, indicating a robust integration of traditional financial structures with blockchain technology.

The issuance has seen positive market reactions, notably with Grove Labs providing a $50 million anchor allocation. Meanwhile, industry experts have highlighted the potential for future scalability of such on-chain credit solutions. Sam Paderewski of Grove Labs described the outcome as a meaningful advancement for onchain credit, suggesting broader acceptance of such financial instruments in crypto lending markets, although there have been minimal official statements from Galaxy leadership on this matter.

“This transaction marks another meaningful step forward for onchain credit, demonstrating how familiar securitization structures can be brought onchain without compromising institutional standards.” — Sam Paderewski, Co-Founder, Grove Labs Analysis: Crypto-Backed Loans and Market Potential Did you know? Galaxy Digital’s recent $75 million issuance follows its strategy of integrating traditional financial structures into blockchain ecosystems, indicating a progressive step toward mainstream financial adoption of tokenized instruments.

Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades at $96,598.58, with a market cap of approximately $1.93 trillion, holding market dominance near 59.06%. Over the past 24 hours, BTC witnessed a 1.65% increase, while its monthly rise reached 10.85%, signaling potential upward momentum, per CoinMarketCap data.

Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 12:27 UTC on January 15, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap According to analysis from the Coincu research team, experts view the issuance of tokenized financial instruments like Galaxy CLO 2025-1 as promising for both regulatory adaptation and technological progression. This move could lead to wider acceptance of crypto-backed financial products, indicating transformational opportunities within the sector.

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