BENSALEM, Pa., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.
Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at (215) 638-4847 or by email to [email protected].
Phreesia Inc. (NYSE: PHR)
Class Period: May 8, 2025 – March 30, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 13, 2026
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to the Company’s long-term growth outlook through expansion of its key revenue platforms and remained confident in its revenue growth projections for fiscal year 2027, while also minimizing risks from slowing growth in its Network Solutions segment. In truth, Phreesia’s portrayal of its pharmaceutical marketing commitments as a durable growth driver of its Network Solutions segment was uncertain thereby putting the 2027 revenue target at risk.
Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD)
Class Period: November 7, 2024 – April 21, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 17, 2026
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Sportradar intentionally worked with black-market gambling operators to increase its revenues, despite its assurances of strict legal and regulatory compliance and claims that ethics and integrity were crucial for Sportradar’s operations; (2) the Company’s KYC and compliance processes were not as robust as Defendants’ had claimed; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Commvault Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CVLT)
Class Period: January 28, 2025 – January 26, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 17, 2026
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Commvault knew or recklessly disregarded the impact that different types of sales would have on its ARR growth; (2) the variation in net ARR growth is strongly based on the type of sale Commvault is making, thus, the Company’s projected net new ARR should not have been determined without properly factoring in sale type; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI)
Class Period: October 14, 2025 – April 14, 2026
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 20, 2026
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period the defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that the Company inaccurately recorded and/or misclassified certain revenue and costs; (2) that, as a result, the Company overstated its revenue, assets, accounts receivable, royalties and other comprehensive income; (3) that Veritone maintained deficient internal controls over accounting and financial reporting; (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company would be forced to restate certain of its financial statements, and (5) that, as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Investors looking for stocks in the Manufacturing - Construction and Mining sector might want to consider either Terex (TEX - Free Report) or Caterpillar (CAT - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.
There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Both Terex and Caterpillar have a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) right now. This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that these stocks have improving earnings outlooks. However, value investors will care about much more than just this.
Value investors also tend to look at a number of traditional, tried-and-true figures to help them find stocks that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.
TEX currently has a forward P/E ratio of 14.39, while CAT has a forward P/E of 39.26. We also note that TEX has a PEG ratio of 1.09. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. CAT currently has a PEG ratio of 1.91.
Another notable valuation metric for TEX is its P/B ratio of 1.65. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, CAT has a P/B of 23.94.
These are just a few of the metrics contributing to TEX's Value grade of B and CAT's Value grade of F.
Both TEX and CAT are impressive stocks with solid earnings outlooks, but based on these valuation figures, we feel that TEX is the superior value option right now.
Team1, the global community arm of the Avalanche ecosystem, has rolled out a new Builder Grants program designed to put money directly into the hands of early-stage builders. The program offers two tiers of funding: Mini Grants of up to $10,000 and Accelerator Grants that can reach $30,000.
The program launched on July 1, 2026.
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Two tiers, two different builders Mini Grants, capped at $10,000, target what Team1 calls “budding entrepreneurs.” Accelerator Grants step things up to $30,000 and come with a more rigorous selection process. A voting committee made up of both Avalanche insiders and community members decides who gets funded.
Team1’s growing role in Avalanche Team1 isn’t new to the Avalanche ecosystem, and it isn’t operating on a shoestring budget. The group received a $1.15 million grant from the Avalanche Foundation back in December 2024, funding that was earmarked for community support and operational expansion.
The organization now claims more than 450 members spread across over 40 countries. Its playbook includes events, workshops, and educational resources, all aimed at converting curious developers into active Avalanche builders.
What this means for the Avalanche ecosystem and investors The $1.15 million that the Avalanche Foundation invested in Team1 in late 2024 is now being recycled into direct builder support. For AVAX holders, more builders on Avalanche means more applications, which means more transactions, which means more demand for the network’s native token.
The limited external coverage of this initiative suggests Team1 is playing an inside game, focusing on converting its existing community of 450-plus members into active builders rather than making a splash for the broader crypto market.
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Brazil has arrived at MetLife Stadium for their Round of 16 clash against Norway, with legendary former captain Dunga calling Vinícius Júnior a “decisive” player in big matches.
The crypto infrastructure behind the beautiful game FIFA built its FIFA Collect platform on the Avalanche blockchain, handling digital collectibles and ticketing infrastructure for the tournament.
Kraken secured the distinction of becoming FIFA’s first official crypto exchange partner ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The deal puts a major centralized exchange’s branding in front of billions of viewers.
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Brazil’s national team has its own digital asset play. The Brazil National Football Team Fan Token, traded under the ticker BFT on Bitcichain, offers holders voting rights on certain team decisions and access to NFT-related utilities.
The Vinícius factor, and its darker side Vinícius is not officially affiliated with any tokens or digital asset projects. His only known venture into the space was an NFT collection from early 2022.
Unauthorized meme coins, including one trading under the ticker VINI, have circulated without any endorsement from the player. These tokens pop up around major tournament moments, hoping to catch a wave of retail enthusiasm from fans who don’t know the difference between an official partnership and a Telegram pump group.
What this means for investors FIFA choosing Avalanche for its collectibles platform is a meaningful signal about which Layer 1 chains are winning enterprise deals. Powering ticketing for the World Cup is the kind of real-world use case that blockchain advocates have been promising for years.
Kraken’s FIFA partnership represents a credibility play following the broader industry’s brand perception struggles since the FTX collapse. It signals that FIFA’s compliance team was comfortable enough with Kraken’s regulatory standing to put the brand on the tournament.
Fan tokens like BFT have historically been correlated more with team performance and tournament outcomes than with broader crypto market trends, making them behave less like traditional crypto assets and more like sports betting instruments with extra steps.
For traders, the actionable insight is straightforward: watch how Avalanche network activity responds to World Cup milestones, track BFT volume around Brazil’s tournament results, and avoid anything with a player’s name on it that doesn’t have a verifiable partnership announcement.
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AVAX One Technology, the Nasdaq-listed Avalanche treasury and bitcoin-mining company, said Chief Executive Jolie Kahn resigned effective July 3, with Chief Operating Officer Pete Wylie stepping in as interim CEO, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
AVAX One Technology, the Nasdaq-listed digital infrastructure company that mines bitcoin and holds a strategic Avalanche treasury, said Chief Executive Jolie Kahn resigned effective July 3, with Chief Operating Officer Pete Wylie stepping in as interim CEO, according to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The company, which trades as AVX, said the departure came "by mutual agreement" and that there was no disagreement over the company's operations, policies or practices, per the filing. The board has retained ZRG Partners, a global executive search firm, to find a permanent successor.
Separation TermsKahn will receive a $160,000 lump-sum cash payment in lieu of remaining consulting fees, reimbursement for certain medical insurance costs, and a grant of unregistered common stock with a fair market value of $250,000, under a Separation and Release Agreement dated July 5, according to the 8-K filing. The agreement terminates Kahn's consulting agreement with the company, dated November 1, 2025, and keeps her bound to non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disparagement terms.
Wylie will receive total compensation of $40,000 a month in the expanded role while continuing as COO, the filing shows.
Leadership TransitionBoard chairman Matt Zhang said in the announcement that Kahn "played an instrumental role in positioning AVAX One for long-term success as we transformed into a digital infrastructure company," and that the board has "full confidence in Pete's ability to lead the Company through this transition."
Wylie previously served as CFO of Napster Holdings through its 2025 acquisition by Infinite Reality and as CFO/COO of consumer lender CommonBond, according to the press release. He also co-founded fintech company Gradible, which CommonBond acquired in 2016.
"I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead AVAX One through this transition," Wylie said in the release, adding that he is "committed to keeping the team focused on execution and delivering long-term shareholder value" while the board runs its search.
Nasdaq Compliance BackdropThe leadership change comes as AVAX One works to clear a Nasdaq listing deficiency. The company received a notice for falling below Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum closing bid price requirement and faced a compliance deadline of July 6 — the same day its CEO transition became public — to show 10 consecutive trading days back above that threshold. Shareholders approved a 1-for-12 reverse stock split on May 29, which took effect June 15 and cut AVAX One's share count from roughly 92.3 million to about 7.7 million, according to a company press release.
AVAX One describes itself as a digital infrastructure company building modular data centers for AI and high-performance computing, while also mining bitcoin in Alberta and Ohio at roughly 300 PH/s of hashrate and holding a strategic AVAX treasury that earns staking yield, according to the press release.
Avalanche Treasury Corp (AVAT), a separate Nasdaq-listed AVAX treasury vehicle that The Defiant reported in July disclosed a going-concern warning to the SEC after its stock crashed 93% in a month.
AVAX One Technology has started a search for a permanent chief executive after Jolie Kahn resigned as CEO.
Summary
AVAX One is searching for a permanent CEO after Jolie Kahn left the company. Pete Wylie will lead as interim CEO while also staying chief operating officer. Weak AVAX prices keep pressure on public companies tied to Avalanche treasury strategies. The company said Kahn left the role effective immediately, while Chief Operating Officer Pete Wylie will serve as interim CEO.
Wylie will continue to serve as COO while leading the company during the search. AVAX One said its board has retained ZRG Partners to help find a permanent successor.
“We have full confidence in Pete’s ability to lead the Company through this transition,” said Chairman Matt Zhang.
AVAX One has appointed COO Pete Wylie as interim CEO, following the resignation of Jolie Khan.
Wylie is a seasoned entrepreneur-investor with multiple exits, and deep ties to Avalanche, including serving as a Build Games judge this year.
— AVAX One (AVX) (@avax_one) July 6, 2026 Filing details Kahn’s exit In its latest 8-K filing, AVAX One said Kahn’s departure came by mutual agreement and was not linked to any disagreement over the company’s operations, policies, or practices. The filing said she was not removed for cause.
The filing also outlined the separation terms. Kahn will receive a $160,000 lump-sum cash payment, reimbursement for certain medical insurance costs, and $250,000 worth of unregistered common shares. Wylie will receive $40,000 per month while serving as interim CEO.
Avalanche treasury pivot remains central Kahn led the company during its shift from AgriFORCE into an Avalanche-focused digital asset treasury company. In September 2025, AgriFORCE announced plans to rebrand as AVAX One and raise about $550 million.
The company said the strategy aimed to build more than $700 million in AVAX holdings. SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci was named to lead the strategic advisory board. The plan placed AVAX One among the first Nasdaq-listed companies built around an Avalanche treasury strategy.
AVAX One said its business now includes digital infrastructure, Bitcoin mining, and an Avalanche treasury. The company operates Bitcoin mining facilities in Alberta and Ohio with about 300 PH/s of hashrate, while also holding AVAX and seeking yield through staking and ecosystem participation.
AVX and AVAX remain under pressure AVX stock traded at $5.63 at the latest check, up 5.13% on the day, according to Google Finance. The stock opened at $5.21, reached an intraday high of $5.86, and fell as low as $5.24, with a market cap near $549.1 million.
Source: Google Finance Avalanche traded near $6.73, down 1.89% on the day. The token traded between $6.71 and $7.01 over the same period, keeping pressure on companies whose treasury value is linked to AVAX.
The broader Avalanche treasury market has also weakened. As previously reported, Avalanche Treasury Co. shares fell about 73% from their Nasdaq debut level as lower AVAX prices weighed on its digital asset holdings.
As previously reported, Avalanche Treasury Co. closed 38.13% lower on its first Nasdaq trading day in June. The company held about 15 million AVAX at the time, linking its public-market value closely to the token’s price.
AVAX One’s leadership change now comes during a difficult period for public Avalanche treasury firms. The next CEO will inherit a company tied to digital infrastructure, Bitcoin mining, and AVAX accumulation at a time when token prices remain weak and investors are still testing demand for altcoin treasury stocks.
A single malicious governance proposal drained roughly $20 million from BonkDAO’s treasury on Tuesday, laying bare the thin security margins that protect token-weighted voting systems on Solana. Details from the original report show the attacker pushed a governance measure after quietly building a voting block with $4 million worth of BONK, enough to steer the outcome.
The treasury loss hits BonkDAO at an awkward time. BONK remains one of Solana’s largest memecoins by market cap, and its DAO controls a treasury designed to fund ecosystem grants, liquidity incentives, and marketing pushes. Losing $20 million in a single proposal undercuts the notion that large token holders reliably protect community treasuries.
How the Attack Unfolded The attacker did not exploit smart contract code. The vector was far simpler: buy enough governance tokens to dominate a vote. After acquiring $4 million in BONK, the entity submitted a standard-looking treasury transfer proposal. When the vote closed, the treasury moved roughly $20 million in BONK to addresses the attacker controlled.
BonkDAO confirmed it has identified exchange accounts used to acquire the voting block before the proposal. It is now coordinating with exchanges, bridges, and the Solana Foundation to freeze or trace the funds. The speed of the response matters. Exchange compliance teams often have a narrow window to flag suspicious withdrawals before assets cascade through mixers or cross-chain routes.
The Weakness of Token-Weighted Governance DAOs built on pure token-voting models have been taking fire for years, but the memecoin sector has been especially slow to adopt safeguards like time-locks, quorum thresholds tied to active participation, or multi-phase proposal reviews. Many meme coin DAOs optimize for speed and community engagement, not treasury security.
This incident fits a pattern that governance researchers have warned about repeatedly. A well-capitalized actor can purchase enough tokens to pass almost any proposal on chains where governance power is cheap and concentration is low. While BonkDAO’s treasury is substantial, its governance token liquidity did not make the $4 million buy particularly difficult to hide until the vote concluded.
Still, Solana’s broader DeFi and developer activity remain robust. As BlockchainReporter noted in its recent breakdown of top blockchains by developer activity, Solana continues to draw strong builder interest, a trend that exists apart from the speculative winds that drive memecoin treasuries.
Recovery Efforts and What Comes Next The most pressing variable is whether any of the drained BONK can be recovered. Centralized exchanges that hold attacker-linked accounts may freeze remaining balances, but if the tokens have already moved off-platform or been sold, the chances drop sharply. The Solana Foundation’s involvement suggests some hope of freezing on-chain assets, though a truly determined adversary will have planned for that possibility.
What remains uncertain is how BonkDAO adjusts its governance parameters. The community will likely push for higher proposal thresholds and mandatory delay periods, but implementing changes requires another governance vote — the very process that was just compromised. A short-term solution could involve a multisig override controlled by a limited set of trusted contributors, a move that centralizes control but buys time while permanent fixes are debated.
For the wider Solana memecoin corridor, the attack serves as a reminder that treasury size is not a substitute for treasury security. Other DAOs sitting on eight-figure token reserves will now face pressure to explain why their own governance designs cannot be gamed with a fraction of their treasury value.
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The BONK price dropped around 8% on July 6 after BonkDAO. The decentralized governance body behind Solana’s popular memecoin $BONK, confirmed that a malicious governance proposal drained an estimated $20 million from its treasury. The attacker strategically planned the attack by using DAO’s voting rules to carry out the exploit. The exploiter carted away an estimated sum of $20 million.
How the Attacker Bought Their Way Into BonkDAO’s Treasury Insights from on-chain analysis and data reports disclosed that investors invested about $4 million in the purchase of BONK via Binance and Bybit days before the vote.
This move gave him enough voting power on Solana’s Realms governance platform needed to manipulate the Bank into approving the transaction proposal without suspicion.
Onchain data showed approximately 4.426 trillion BONK, worth about $20 million, missing after Sowellian BonkDAO authorized a direct treasury transfer. The transaction of the stolen assets was seamless, as the proposal passed with minimal community participation, no execution delay, and the voting power was based on liquid tokens.
At the close of the voting exercise, the attacker immediately moved the funds to a wallet linked to a Bybit account, then transferred them to a second Solana address. Blockchain tracker Lookonchain traced the movement and posted it on X.
Someone spent $4.4M to steal $21.2M from the #BONK treasury, making a profit of $16.8M.
How did it happen?👇
➡️ On June 30, the attacker submitted a governance proposal to transfer 4.426T $BONK($21.2M) from the treasury to a wallet he controlled (9bxW…JHvQ).… pic.twitter.com/VElnDuazki
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) July 7, 2026
A similar event occurred in March 2026, when attackers hijacked Bunk.fun and deployed wallet drainers to milk users’ accumulated assets. Reports noted that the $BONK case differs sharply, as the attacker moved the stolen funds through the DAO’s own sanctioned process, making it harder to reverse.
Nasdaq-listed Bonk Holdings had recently made a major $32 million purchase of BONK ahead of this incident. This therefore makes the governance breach a particularly sharp setback for institutional confidence in the token.
BONK currently trades at $0.0000054398, down 7.2% in the last 24 hours. The recorded 24-hour trading volume was $116,895,394 with a market cap of $388,771,163.
BonkDAO Coordinates With Exchanges and Law Enforcement to Recover Funds Plans are being made to track down the exchange wallets involved in the malicious transaction and recover the stolen assets. This move was disclosed on X by BonkDAO in a recently released official statement. The Solana Foundation and the law enforcement agents would be maximally utilized in this exercise.
BonkDAO was the target of a malicious governance proposal resulting in an estimated $20M worth of BONK tokens being drained from the BonkDAO treasury.
During the investigation, BonkDAO identified the exchange wallets used to purchase BONK ahead of the proposal. BonkDAO is…
— BONK!!! (@bonk_inu) July 6, 2026
In solidarity, South Korean exchanges Upbit and Kraken have contributed their quota in capturing the attacker by suspending BONK deposits and withdrawals in the meantime.
The broader DeFi security picture in 2026 adds context to this incident. A $45 million breach of the Aave V3 protocol via oracle manipulation occurred in March, and an exploit on Solana-based DEX Jupiter followed in April.
The BONK price had been riding positive sentiment in recent months. Earlier this year, BonkDAO executed a major treasury burn of 1.69 trillion BONK, and BitCapital moved to launch a BONK-backed ETP on the Swiss Exchange.
The governance attack now threatens to undo that goodwill. Community analyst @zubic_eth highlighted on X how token-weighted voting with no lockup requirements made this drain almost inevitable.
This is wild!! 🤯
BONKDAO just got rugged for $20M in BONK through a governance proposal. No smart contract hack, no flash loans. Just an attacker who bought around $4M worth of tokens, stacked enough voting power, and passed a malicious proposal that drained the treasury… pic.twitter.com/FuSEDitFN4
— zubic (@zubic_eth) July 6, 2026
In order for the BONK price to stabilize, strategic moves need to be put in place. Higher quorum thresholds and multisignature controls on treasury movements are some of the determinants of BonkDAO’s success rate.
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BonkDAO—the entity managing aspects of the BONK memecoin ecosystem on Solana—has confirmed the loss of roughly $20 million worth of BONK tokens from its treasury. The incident stemmed from a malicious governance proposal that successfully authorized the transfer of funds to an attacker-controlled wallet.
According to BonkDAO’s official statement, the attack exploited the DAO’s voting system rather than any underlying smart contract flaw.
The perpetrator reportedly accumulated sufficient BONK tokens—estimated around $4 million worth—through purchases on exchanges in the lead-up to the vote.
This allowed them to secure enough voting power in the token-weighted governance framework on Solana’s Realms platform to push through the proposal.
BonkDAO was the target of a malicious governance proposal resulting in an estimated $20M worth of BONK tokens being drained from the BonkDAO treasury.
During the investigation, BonkDAO identified the exchange wallets used to purchase BONK ahead of the proposal. BonkDAO is…
— BONK!!! (@bonk_inu) July 6, 2026
The measure reportedly passed with minimal participation, highlighting how low voter turnout and quorum thresholds can enable such exploits.
BonkDAO investigators traced the attacker’s activity to specific exchange wallets used for the pre-proposal token acquisitions.
The stolen tokens, totaling approximately 4.426 trillion BONK at the time, began moving toward centralized exchanges shortly after the proposal executed.
In response, platforms such as South Korea’s Upbit temporarily halted BONK deposits and withdrawals to mitigate further risks.
The DAO has taken swift action by notifying law enforcement and actively collaborating with exchanges, bridges, the Solana Foundation, and other relevant parties.
The goal is to recover the funds, freeze assets where possible, and identify those responsible.
While recovery efforts are ongoing, the immediate market reaction saw the BONK token decline sharply—reports indicated drops of 8% to over 9% in the hours following the announcement.
This event adds to a growing list of governance-related incidents in the crypto space, where attackers leverage economic power rather than technical exploits.
Token-weighted voting systems, common in many DAOs, can become susceptible when a single actor or coordinated group amasses a critical mass of governance tokens at a relatively low cost, especially amid apathetic participation from token holders.
The BonkDAO case underscores the need for stronger safeguards, such as higher quorum requirements, time delays on proposal execution, or hybrid governance models that incorporate reputation or multisig oversight.
BONK, launched on Solana in late 2022 as a community-driven memecoin with a notable airdrop, has positioned itself among more established projects in its category, even appearing in certain investment products.
The treasury drain represents a material setback for the ecosystem’s decentralized governance arm, potentially affecting community initiatives and development funding managed by BonkDAO.
As investigations continue, the incident serves as yet another concerning reminder of the evolving security landscape in decentralized finance and governance. Projects and communities are increasingly urged to audit voting mechanisms, encourage broader participation, and implement protective measures against economic attacks that bypass traditional code vulnerabilities.
Solana has extended its July rally after record on-chain activity, tokenized stock issuance, and steady ETF inflows revived bullish sentiment.
Summary
Solana climbed above $81 after tokenized stock issuance and record network activity boosted buying interest. Technical charts show bulls defending $80 support while traders watch $83 and $90 as the next resistance levels. Analysts remain optimistic on long-term upside, though macro risks and liquidity could limit near-term gains. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) extended its recovery this week, gaining roughly 11% over several sessions to trade around $81 after briefly reclaiming the $82 level. The rally accelerated as institutional adoption on the network continued to expand, led by Securitize tokenizing $295 million worth of New York Stock Exchange-listed common stock on Solana following its SPAC debut.
The development arrived alongside the launch of the Solana Foundation’s Governance Proposals framework, introducing formal on-chain validator voting and adding another utility milestone for the ecosystem.
Network activity has expanded at the same time. Solana processed more than one billion weekly non-vote transactions for the first time, while tokenized asset spot volume reached an all-time quarterly high of $5.77 billion, reinforcing the network’s growing role in real-world asset issuance.
Institutional demand also remained positive, with spot Solana ETFs recording approximately $5.75 million in net inflows even as several other crypto investment products experienced persistent capital outflows.
Technical structure has shifted back in favor of buyers The daily chart shows Solana recovering from its June selloff after buyers defended the long-term support zone near $73, close to the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level referenced by many traders during last month’s decline. Price has now reclaimed the previous breakdown area around $80.14 and is attempting to convert it into support while approaching horizontal resistance near $83.13.
Solana daily price chart — July 7 | Source: crypto.news Momentum indicators have improved alongside the rebound. The daily RSI has climbed above 62 after recovering from oversold conditions in June, while the Supertrend indicator has remained bullish with dynamic support near $69.6. A successful close above $83 could expose the next resistance around $90, whereas failure to hold above $80 may invite another test of the $75.4 support region.
Shorter-term charts also favor bulls. On the 4-hour timeframe, SOL continues trading above its 20-, 50-, 100- and 200-period moving averages, with the 20 SMA near $81.4 providing immediate dynamic support. The moving average alignment remains constructive even as price has entered a brief consolidation after last week’s sharp advance. The Aroon indicator still favors buyers, although the slight decline in Aroon Up suggests momentum has slowed while the market waits for another catalyst.
Solana 4-hour price chart — July 7 | Source: crypto.news Derivatives positioning presents a similar picture. CoinGlass liquidation heatmaps show one of the largest nearby short liquidation clusters sitting around the $84 level. A decisive move through that zone could trigger forced short covering and accelerate upside toward the upper liquidity pocket near $87. On the downside, dense long liquidation levels have accumulated between $78 and $79, making that area an important support if profit-taking intensifies.
Solana liquidation heatmap | Source: CoinGlass Analysts target triple-digit prices while key resistance remains intact Market participants have also become more optimistic after Solana strengthened against Bitcoin. Commenting on the latest structure, analyst Michaël van de Poppe wrote that SOL “is still in an uptrend here,” adding that it has broken its year-long downtrend versus Bitcoin.
“I don’t think that we’ll stall, I do think that we’ll continue to see strength happening here,” he wrote, adding that he would buy lower levels if a deeper correction develops before concluding that “it’s a matter of time until $SOL regains the $100+ levels.”
Despite the improving technical backdrop, Solana remains roughly 74% below its all-time high near $293 and more than 40% lower year to date. Macro uncertainty surrounding future Federal Reserve policy, geopolitical risks, and relatively thin crypto spot liquidity continues to limit aggressive positioning. Until bulls establish sustained closes above the $90 and $100 resistance zones, the current recovery is likely to remain vulnerable to renewed selling pressure despite the network’s strengthening institutional fundamentals.
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The total value of real world assets (RWAs) tokenized on the Stellar network has surpassed 3 billion dollars, according to the latest figures released by the RWA Foundation. This new milestone not only highlights the rising institutional interest but also points to increased on-chain adoption of the Stellar blockchain in bringing traditional assets to digital platforms.
A new threshold in institutional adoptionCrossing the 3 billion dollar threshold marks one of Stellar’s most significant breakthroughs to date. Data shows that this figure covers both the value of assets actively distributed on-chain and those represented digitally. The surge reflects a sharp acceleration in the tokenization of traditional financial products on Stellar, reinforcing the platform’s appeal as a blockchain of choice for major players seeking to digitize real-world assets.
Stellar, often compared to XRP Ledger, has carved out a strategic position by focusing on payment infrastructure, asset issuance, and tokenization. This technical direction has made Stellar a favored network for financial institutions aiming to bridge conventional assets with blockchain innovations. The growth is further supported by the Stellar Development Foundation, a nonprofit committed to advancing the platform’s capabilities globally.
Data from the RWA Foundation revealed that the value of on-chain real world assets on the Stellar network has breached the 3 billion dollar mark, representing a pivotal moment in the ecosystem’s evolution.
Rising to the top in tokenized investment strategiesStellar’s boom isn’t limited to overall RWA value. The network now holds the top spot in the category of value distributed in tokenized active investment strategies, reaching 620 million dollars. This reflects not only asset representation but a growing adoption of digital investment vehicles on the Stellar blockchain.
Setting itself apart from the competition, Stellar’s distributed value in this space outpaces leading rivals. Ethereum, for instance, claims second place with 342.9 million dollars, while Mantle and Avalanche lag behind at 113 million and 108.6 million dollars, respectively. These figures underscore Stellar’s growing clout among both institutional and retail investors seeking blockchain-based investment products.
NetworkDistributed ValueStellar620 million dollarsEthereum342.9 million dollarsMantle113 million dollarsAvalanche108.6 million dollarsStellar pulls ahead of Ethereum and SolanaThe ranking continues with Polygon at 82.3 million dollars, Arbitrum at 70.8 million, Monad at 61.3 million, Base at 40.4 million, and Plume Network at 36.9 million dollars. Solana trails with only 26.7 million dollars in distributed value, occupying a lower position on the list.
This landscape reveals that Stellar has overtaken even larger ecosystems like Ethereum and Solana specifically within the sphere of tokenized investment products. The platform’s recent gains signal a changing dynamic in the pursuit to bring real world assets into the blockchain space, intensifying the competition among major networks.
Stellar has surged ahead of rival networks in tokenized active investment strategies, boasting a distributed value of 620 million dollars.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
The crypto market may be sitting on a fragile foundation. According to a recent market health assessment from the CEO of Alphractal, unliquidated long positions have piled up across Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, creating conditions where even a modest pullback could trigger a broader wave of selling.
The concern isn’t that prices have already collapsed. It’s that leveraged traders continue betting on higher prices while the market has produced only a weak advance. That imbalance, if left unresolved, could become the catalyst for a much sharper move lower.
Long Positions Continue To Stack UpLeverage has been doing most of the heavy lifting lately. The diagnosis suggests that BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL now carry a significant buildup of long positions accumulated over the past month. These trades all depend on continued upside momentum, but without a strong breakout, they become increasingly vulnerable.
When too many traders are positioned on the same side of the market, price weakness can quickly turn into forced liquidations.
Domino Effect Could Hit Multiple AssetsThe warning extends beyond a single cryptocurrency. If a meaningful pullback begins, the analyst believes liquidations could spread rapidly across both derivatives and spot markets, amplifying selling pressure through a chain reaction. Among the major assets, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are viewed as carrying greater short-term leverage risk than Bitcoin because of the heavier concentration of long positions.
That doesn’t guarantee a correction, but it does increase market sensitivity to negative price momentum.
Why A Cleanup May MatterOnce again, unliquidated Long positions are dominating BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL.
The market has moved up very weakly over the past few days, and the current moment deserves a bit more attention.
Any slip in the next few hours could allow bears to take control, triggering a new… pic.twitter.com/PsDowAswSY
— Joao Wedson (@joao_wedson) July 7, 2026 The crypto market has seen this pattern before. Excess leverage often fuels sharp volatility, but it can also clear out speculative positions.
According to the assessment, removing excessive leverage may ultimately create healthier market conditions and lay the groundwork for a stronger recovery later. Until then, however, traders could face additional downside pressure and elevated fear if long positions begin unwinding across the market.
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BonkDAO, stewards of Solana’s favorite memecoin, has lost over $20M from its treasury after an opportunistic attacker took advantage of decentralized governance.
While BonkDAO has commenced legal action against the “attacker”, market participants have argued that the exploit is simply another example of DAO governance “functioning as intended”.
Despite plummeting 8%, the Solana community has rallied around $BONK, a lore-rich coin that once breathed new life into the chain and pulled Solana out of its darkest days.
Opportunistic Attacker Sends Themself $20M $BonkDAO Treasury On June 30, a malicious actor began a calculated governance attack on the BonkDAO treasury, resulting in the unexpected transfer of ~$21M in funds on July.
After acquiring enough $BONK to float a new governance proposal, the attacker floated BIP-76, a proposal that would transfer 4.4T $BONK to their own wallet if passed.
Unfortunately for BonkDAO, inactivity and voter apathy meant that BIP-76 went through completely unchallenged, with 99% of votes supporting the malicious proposal. Funds have since been moved to a separate holding wallet.
While at first glance the complete siphoning of the BonkDAO treasury funds looks like a hack or exploit, commentators have argued that this is nothing more than a clumsy governance blunder.
BonkDAO Seeks Legal Action Devoid of its treasury, BonkDAO is now actively taking legal action against the attacker. According to onchain data, the wallets used to both create the proposal and receive 4T $BONK were originally funded from ByBit, meaning that the exchange should have some KYC-verified information regarding the attacker’s identity.
However, while BonkDAO looks towards the firm arm of the law, market participants are unconvinced whether the attack was in any way illegal.
However, there may be a glimmer of hope for aggrieved $BONK holders and DAO supporters. Onchain analyst Tay argues that yesterday’s governance attack could be constituted as Wire Fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343. BIP-76 outlined that the exploiter’s intention was to cover the attack by promising to “stop the bleeding”, “rebuild”, and “install new members”. These could be construed as ‘false promises’ to defraud people out of their funds, perhaps giving BonkDAO an argument in the court of law.
Community Divided as $BONK Tumbles 8% Optics, governance flaws, and voter apathy aside, the Solana community has lamented the attack against one of its favorite cultural icons. While the new cohort of Solana’s onchain traders know Bonk primarily as the branding behind its launchpad, bonk.fun, OGs remember $BONK much more fondly.
Quietly to tens of thousands of wallets on Christmas Day, 2022, $BONK quickly became Solana’s most iconic memecoin. From the ashes of the FTX collapse, $BONK became a Solana success story when the rest of the industry was criticizing the network for outages and for only having 75 devs.
With its runway effectively evaporating overnight with no guarantee of its return, $BONK has dropped ~8%, currently trading hands at a market capitalization of $375M
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A new round of debate is gaining momentum on X over why investors should hold base-layer network tokens at all. In the crypto community, the view has taken hold that only Bitcoin has established itself as a valuable asset, while all other tokens are just attempts to build technology platforms that cannot retain value and do not provide compound returns.
Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko tried to put an end to the latest discussion in a new post, explaining why this myth is wrong and why there are "true tokens" on the market with a fundamentally different form of ownership.
Why holding 'true tokens' isn't useless: Solana's Yakovenko explainsAccording to Yakovenko's logic, traditional stocks provide only legal rights, which any government can freeze with a single click. In contrast, the head of Solana points to infrastructure tokens, which provide not paper promises of profit but real mathematical power.
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For him, network rights in a blockchain are legally unenforceable, because no one in the world is obligated to run someone else's software, but they also cannot be taken away if anyone who wants to can run that software.
True tokens exist, as apposed to bad equity or debt. Network rights are unenforceable because no one has the obligation to run your software. But also cannot be taken away when anyone can run it. You have no rights, but you have all the power to enforce your own guarantees.…
— toly 🇺🇸 (@toly) July 7, 2026 In Yakovenko's view, the holder of such a token enforces their own economic guarantees without relying on courts. The blockchain developer describes the blockchain itself as a "Schelling point" — a neutral digital space where millions of people coordinate capital simply because the rules of the game are the same for everyone and cannot be forged.
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The market reality shown by current CoinMarketCap statistics clearly highlights this debate. On the one hand, the total capitalization of assets based on Solana stands at $195.71 billion, meaning that large capital clearly believes in the reliability of this coordination environment.
On the other hand, the network's native token, SOL, is trading at around $81.67 — a price level that lags behind record operational activity, which is exactly what fuels the arguments of skeptics.
Market capitalization of Solana ecosystem, Source: CoinMarketCapThis gap between infrastructure utility and asset value is forcing developers to move from discussion to code. To prove the ability of technology platforms to accumulate capital, Solana is currently changing its tokenomics.
Through new technical proposals, including SIMD-547 on burning base fees, the network is introducing mechanisms for stronger value retention. The goal is to support the mathematical freedom of tokens described by Yakovenko with economic logic that investors can understand, proving through action that value can belong not only to Bitcoin.
Makrovision, an analytics company closely followed in the market for its analyses, has released its updated forecasts and expectations for Solana.
Accordingly, in their latest assessment of Solana’s technical outlook, Makrovision analysts stated that SOL has now returned to a critical decision zone.
Solana noted that after its price dropped below $85,000, it is now moving back towards its old support area and the descending trend line.
Analysts also identified three key levels for Solana:
“• Initial retracement level at $85
• Next resistance at $97
• Larger buying zone between $117–126”
Analysts concluded that as long as Solana remains below these levels, its movements are currently only a technical recovery within a downward trend.
However, if the SOL is cleanly recovered and held at the $97 level, the short-term outlook could improve significantly.
Solana is still trading at $80.7 at the time of writing.
*This is not investment advice.
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G2 Esports and Nongshim RedForce squared off at the Esports World Cup 2026, with the group stage clash on July 3, 2026, seeing NS RedForce take the series 2-1 over G2, including a dominant 13-5 performance on the Breeze map.
G2’s crypto playbook is already paying off G2 Esports made a significant investment in Solana tokens around 2023, putting approximately €3.2 million into SOL. That bet turned into roughly €16 million in returns.
The org also maintains an ongoing sponsorship partnership with Betpanda, a crypto-centric betting platform. That deal puts a digital asset brand in front of millions of esports viewers across tournaments like the EWC.
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Not every crypto venture has gone smoothly for G2, though. A previous collaboration with NFT platform Bondly ended in litigation, a reminder that the intersection of esports and crypto still carries meaningful risk alongside the upside.
Prediction markets are turning matches into tradeable events Platforms like Coinbase Predictions and Kalshi have started listing active betting and prediction markets for EWC Valorant matches.
For traders, these markets offer on-chain transparency, programmable settlement, and the ability to integrate match data into broader trading strategies. When G2 plays a high-profile match, the prediction market activity around it generates real-time sentiment data that savvy participants can use.
Why this matters beyond gaming G2 isn’t just accepting sponsorship dollars from crypto firms. They’re holding crypto on their balance sheet, partnering with crypto-native betting platforms, and competing in tournaments where prediction markets provide real-time financial infrastructure around every match.
The risk, as G2’s Bondly litigation reminds us, is that not every crypto partnership delivers. Regulatory scrutiny around prediction markets and crypto betting is intensifying in multiple jurisdictions.
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Debate has reignited among crypto investors on X over whether holding base layer network tokens remains a smart strategy. A section of the crypto community argues that only Bitcoin stands out as an asset capable of producing lasting value, viewing other tokens as mere technical platforms that struggle to maintain enduring worth.
Yakovenko pushes backAnatoly Yakovenko, one of Solana’s co-founders, believes this perspective is incomplete. According to Yakovenko, there are “real tokens” present in the market whose ownership structures diverge fundamentally from most traditional financial assets. Solana itself is known as a high-throughput blockchain offering fast and low-cost transactions.
Yakovenko points out that while traditional shares typically grant legal rights, network infrastructure tokens offer, not paper promises of profit, but direct mathematical and network-based authority.
Yakovenko emphasizes that rights within blockchain networks are not enforced through courts in the conventional sense. However, those same rights cannot be unilaterally revoked, as anyone with technical knowledge can run the open-source software. In this way, token holders can exercise economic security independently, without relying on any central authority.
He describes blockchain as a neutral digital arena where capital can be coordinated by large numbers of individuals under the same rules. This system, he argues, works precisely because the rules are identical for everyone and cannot be easily changed.
Mini glossary: A Schelling point is a concept describing how people converge on a common choice without prior communication. In blockchain, it refers to a shared digital ground where users agree to the same set of rules and thus recognize the same reference network.
Market data fuels ongoing debateRecent market figures help illustrate the differing views. According to CoinMarketCap, assets based on the Solana ecosystem together command a market capitalization of $195.71 billion. This suggests that major capital trusts the network’s coordination capabilities to some extent.
Meanwhile, Solana’s native token, SOL, currently trades around $81.67. Despite strong operational activity within the network, the price’s relatively modest level strengthens the case for those who remain skeptical about lasting value in such tokens.
The discrepancy between protocol usage and token market cap once again raises the question of how effectively network tokens can translate technical utility into financial value.
New directions in token economicsThese diverging views have prompted developers to move beyond theoretical arguments. Solana is exploring changes to its token economics in a bid to demonstrate that technology platforms can, in fact, accumulate significant capital.
Among the technical proposals under discussion is SIMD 547, which introduces burning of base transaction fees. With mechanisms like these, Solana seeks to strengthen the token’s value retention. The aim is to complement Yakovenko’s vision of mathematical freedom with an economic framework that investors can more easily follow.
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The mood around crypto investment products has started to improve after one of the darkest periods for institutional demand this year. Fresh inflows into Bitcoin, Solana, and Hyperliquid ETFs suggest investors may be regaining confidence, although it remains too early to conclude that the broader market has fully recovered.
Bitcoin Leads the Recovery As shown by SoSoValue data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $265.69 million in net inflows yesterday, their strongest daily performance since May 5. The rebound follows a difficult stretch in which Bitcoin ETFs lost billions of dollars as investors reduced exposure during the recent market downturn.
Bitcoin has also stabilized after briefly falling below $60,000 in late June. It is currently trading around $63,000 today after an overnight move above $64,000 faded. Despite the pullback, the asset remains up about 7% over the past week.
The recovery has also held despite Strategy selling 3,588 $BTC, worth about $216 million, in its largest Bitcoin sale since abandoning its previous never-sell approach.
Solana and Hyperliquid See Matching Inflows U.S. spot Solana ETFs attracted $8.36 million in net inflows yesterday, July 6, their strongest daily inflow in nearly 2 months. Every dollar came through Bitwise's $BSOL fund.
Hyperliquid ETFs recorded $8.43 million in net inflows during the same session, with Bitwise's $BHYP accounting for the entire amount.
The nearly identical flows into $BSOL and $BHYP have also appeared at other times over recent days. The pattern has led some market observers to speculate that a single investor may be allocating capital equally between Bitwise's Solana and Hyperliquid ETFs.
Meanwhile, $SOL climbed as high as $83.50 earlier today and has continued to trade above $80 after recovering from recent lows near $60.
A Sharp Contrast From June The renewed buying marks a significant change from late June, when crypto ETFs experienced one of their weakest periods since spot products launched in the United States.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP investment products collectively lost about $5 billion over 30 days as Bitcoin fell below $60,000. June also became the first month in which U.S. spot Solana ETFs posted net monthly outflows, while Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest monthly withdrawals on record.
Are We Back? The recent improvement in ETF flows offers an encouraging sign, but it does not yet confirm that institutional demand has fully returned.
Earlier this year, Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, argued that Solana and Hyperliquid are both benefiting from the broader shift of capital markets onto blockchain networks. He suggested their long-term success depends less on competing with each other and more on the continued adoption of onchain capital markets.
For now, the return of meaningful ETF inflows suggests sentiment has improved from the lows seen just weeks ago. Whether this marks the beginning of a sustained recovery or only a temporary rebound will depend on several factors. One of which is whether or not institutional buying continues in the weeks ahead.
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Hyperliquid is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain optimized for perpetual futures trading, commanding approximately 70% of all decentralized perpetual futures volume and $6.5 billion in daily activity. Solana operates as a general-purpose Layer 1 blockchain hosting thousands of applications across DeFi, NFTs, gaming, payments, and consumer apps, with over $5 billion in total value locked. Hyperliquid generates approximately $830 million in annualized revenue with 97 to 99% of fees flowing into token buybacks, creating one of the strongest value-accrual mechanisms in decentralized finance. Solana processes over 40 million daily transactions with SOL-denominated TVL reaching an all-time high of 80 million SOL in early 2026, supported by institutional adoption from Goldman Sachs and BlackRock. Cathie Wood of ARK Invest compared Hyperliquid to early-stage Solana in late 2025, but the two protocols serve fundamentally different markets and carry distinct risk and diversification profiles for participants. In May 2026, Hyperliquid’s fully diluted valuation briefly overtook Solana’s, reaching $56 billion compared to $50 billion. A single-application blockchain outvaluing a general-purpose ecosystem forced reassessment of how markets price crypto infrastructure.
This article examines architecture, revenue models, ecosystem breadth, and risk profiles to determine what each chain actually offers.
Architecture: Specialized vs. General Purpose Hyperliquid runs on its own Layer 1 blockchain using HyperBFT, a custom consensus algorithm inspired by HotStuff and optimized for low-latency, high-throughput financial applications. The chain supports approximately 200,000 orders per second with a 0.07-second block time and sub-second finality.
Every order, cancellation, trade, and liquidation executes onchain. The network comprises HyperCore for specialized trading applications and HyperEVM for Ethereum-compatible smart contracts.
Solana uses Proof of Stake combined with its proprietary Proof of History mechanism, processing over 40 million daily transactions. The network hosts a full spectrum of applications, from Jupiter’s $1.2 billion daily DEX volume to Kamino’s $1.48 billion lending protocol.
The architectural difference is fundamental. Hyperliquid optimized every stack layer for high-frequency derivatives. Solana is optimized for breadth, trading off single-application performance for general smart-contract flexibility. This mirrors traditional finance, where specialized venues like CME coexist with general-purpose infrastructure.
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood stated on the Master Investor podcast in late 2025 that Hyperliquid “reminds me of Solana in the earlier days,” calling it “the new kid on the block.” The comparison captures trajectory similarity but obscures the structural difference between these platforms.
Revenue Models and Token Value Capture Revenue mechanics represent the starkest divergence between these ecosystems. Hyperliquid charges taker fees of 0.045% and maker fees of 0.015% on its perpetual order book. Approximately 97 to 99% of resulting protocol revenue flows through the Assistance Fund, which executes automated buybacks of HYPE tokens on the open market, according to multiple 2026 analyses.
Cumulative protocol revenue has surpassed $1 billion, with an annualized run rate near $830 million. Solana generates approximately $6.8 million per day in ecosystem fees, but most flows to individual applications.
Network-based fees are fractions of a cent. The value proposition for SOL holders is indirect: staking rewards and the option value of an expanding ecosystem.
Data from Nexo Research illustrates the efficiency gap. Hyperliquid generated $844 million in revenue in 2025 from a single product. Solana’s $1.3 to $1.4 billion came from hundreds of applications.
Analysis: Hyperliquid’s buyback model creates a tight feedback loop between activity and token demand. Solana’s diffuse model distributes value broadly but lacks a comparable concentration mechanism. This makes Hyperliquid more attractive during bull markets but more fragile during downturns.
Ecosystem Breadth and Risk Diversification Solana’s architecture has produced a broad ecosystem. DeFi TVL reached approximately $5.1 billion by mid-2026. Institutional adoption accelerated with Goldman Sachs disclosing $108 million in SOL ETF holdings and BlackRock’s BUIDL fund clearing $550 million on the network.
The developer ecosystem supports roughly 4,000 active developers. SushiSwap migrated to Solana in early 2026, and Jupiter evolved from a DEX aggregator into a comprehensive financial platform with lending and stablecoin issuance.
Hyperliquid’s ecosystem is intentionally narrower. The HyperEVM hosts approximately 243 protocols with $1.5 billion in TVL, but the core perpetuals exchange dominates economic activity.
The protocol controls 66 to 73% of all decentralized perpetual futures flow, processing roughly $50 billion in weekly volume. Product expansion into binary options trading via HIP-4 and permissionless perpetual market creation via HIP-3 diversifies the product suite while remaining within the derivatives vertical.
Solana’s breadth provides multiple segments to absorb downturns. Hyperliquid’s revenue concentration in perpetual futures makes it highly cyclical. With only 27% of HYPE supply in circulation, token unlock events such as the July 2026 release of 9.9 million tokens, worth approximately $645 million, introduce supply-side pressure.
Regulatory Implications Both protocols face regulatory exposure, but through different vectors. Solana’s growing institutional adoption through ETFs and tokenized securities places it squarely within SEC and CFTC oversight frameworks.
Hyperliquid’s derivatives-focused model operates in a regulatory gray zone, as decentralized perpetual futures trading remains largely unregulated in most jurisdictions. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act could affect the classification of tokens and services for both protocols.
What’s Next? Solana’s Firedancer client upgrade, continued ETF adoption, and the expansion of tokenized real-world assets on the network represent near-term catalysts.
Hyperliquid’s trajectory depends on sustaining growth in trading volume, absorbing token unlocks without significant price dilution, and fending off competition from Aster and emerging Solana-based perpetual venues.
Both ecosystems are expanding, but toward different destinations. The market may value them side by side, but they are not playing the same game.
FAQs What is the main difference between Hyperliquid and Solana?
Hyperliquid is a purpose-built Layer 1 optimized for perpetual futures trading, while Solana is a general-purpose blockchain hosting thousands of diverse applications across DeFi, NFTs, and payments.
Which has higher trading volume?
Hyperliquid processes approximately $50 billion in weekly perpetual futures volume, while Solana’s DEX ecosystem handles billions in daily spot trading volume across multiple decentralized exchange protocols.
How do their revenue models compare?
Hyperliquid directs 97-99% of protocol fees toward token buybacks, creating direct value accrual, whereas Solana’s fees are distributed across individual applications, with minimal direct flow to SOL holders.
Is Hyperliquid riskier than Solana?
Hyperliquid carries higher concentration risk due to revenue dependence on perpetual futures and significant upcoming token unlocks, while Solana’s diversified ecosystem provides more downside resilience across cycles.
What did Cathie Wood say about Hyperliquid?
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood compared Hyperliquid to early-stage Solana on the Master Investor podcast in late 2025, citing trajectory similarities while noting ARK does not hold HYPE tokens.
Can Solana compete with Hyperliquid in perpetual futures?
Solana hosts six perpetual trading venues, but Hyperliquid commands 66 to 73% of decentralized perpetual futures volume, a dominance gap that multiple Solana protocols are actively trying to close.
Which ecosystem has more institutional adoption?
Solana leads in institutional adoption with Goldman Sachs and BlackRock exposure, ETF products, and traditional finance integrations, while Hyperliquid attracts institutional trading flow through execution quality.
References Hyperliquid vs. Solana: The Battle for Liquidity King in 2026 (CryptoNews, May 2026) Hyperliquid vs Solana: Are They Really the Same? (Nexo Blog, May 2026) Solana perps venues compared against Hyperliquid in new analysis (CryptoBriefing, May 2026) Better Crypto Buy: Solana vs. Hyperliquid (The Motley Fool, July 2026)
Solana Mobile continues to spoil Seeker users, unveiling yet another mouth-watering slew of benefits, boosts, bonuses, and rewards.
Highlighting some of the best new apps the dApp Store has to offer, Seeker Summer will run until the end of August. Users can expect everything from free Gacha pulls and collectible badges to live interviews with the Seeker ecosystems top-founders.
Seeker Summer comes as $SKR continues to proliferate across the crypto economy, with hundreds of apps, DeFi protocols, and exchanges integrating the token.
What to Expect from Seeker Summer Alongside a renaissance of onchain activity across the network, Seeker Summer is bringing a renewed sense of excitement and curiosity in the Solana dApp store. Starting July 7, Seeker Summer showcases some of the ecosystem’s most promising dApps, with boosts, bonuses and additional rewards helping users to get the most out of their onchain activity.
Seeker Summer kicks off with a collaboration with Collector Crypt, Solana’s fastest-growing consumer application. When buying a Seeker device with Solana Pay, new owners can get 20% off their purchase price when paying in $SKR, alongside a free $50 gacha spin.
As Seeker Summer progresses, Solana Mobile will highlight featured apps from within the Seeker ecosystem. Across four two-week rounds, users will be able to complete quests in their favorite applications, collecting badges and enjoying rewards throughout the duration of the event.
As each round begins, spotlighted apps will be steadily unveiled on a day-by-day basis. Once all apps in a round have been revealed, users will have eight days to complete quests and earn badges before the next round begins.
Seeker dApp Launches Trend Upwards While general sentiment towards blockchain is floundering, onchain data suggests that crypto-native builders are heads down shipping harder than ever. According to Blockworks, the Solana dApp store now plays host to over 1,670 apps, with the development trajectory showing no signs of slowing down.
The wildfire growth of apps in the Solana dApp Store is largely driven by the platform’s unrivalled distribution. Developers across the ecosystem have remarked that their applications gain significant traction following their launch in the Solana dApp Store, which boasts an active, engaged, and financially-motivated userbase.
Many developers report onboarding hundreds of users to their applications within one day of launch, reinforcing the belief that Seeker owners are some of crypto’s most active and engaged users.
The $SKR Economy Uniting a thriving ecosystem of applications, $SKR is the lifeblood of the Seeker economy. While $SKR is primarily used as a governance token guiding the growth and expansion of the Seeker ecosystem, the token is becoming more widely integrated across the crypto industry.
Dozens of popular platforms like refineORE, Sp3nd, and ClashofPerps have integrated $SKR into their applications, expanding the utility of the asset beyond contributing to Seeker governance.
Beyond novel apps, $SKR is also tradable across many of crypto’s biggest centralized exchanges, like Kraken, Coinbase, and ByBit, and is also listed on leading perps venues like Phoenix.
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Colombia meets Switzerland on July 7 at BC Place in Vancouver, and the match is generating as much noise in crypto markets as it is in football circles. The Chiliz (CHZ) token jumped 28% following Colombia’s group stage victory, a move that underscores how tightly sports sentiment and token speculation have become intertwined during this World Cup cycle.
Colombia enters as the betting favorite for this knockout stage clash, with Switzerland trying to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET.
Neither Colombia nor Switzerland has an official fan token on platforms like Socios, which is the usual conduit for football-crypto crossover trades. That hasn’t stopped speculators from finding other ways in.
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CHZ, the native token of the Chiliz ecosystem that powers fan token platforms, has become the de facto proxy bet for World Cup enthusiasm. When traders can’t buy a specific team token, they buy the infrastructure layer instead.
Decentralized prediction markets have also absorbed significant activity around match outcomes. Platforms like Polymarket are seeing fans and traders wager on results using crypto rails, blurring the line between sports fandom and financial speculation.
FIFA named Kraken as its first official crypto exchange partner in June 2026, a deal that signals the governing body is fully committed to weaving digital assets into the tournament experience.
This World Cup also features Avalanche-powered digital collectibles designed to boost fan engagement, adding another blockchain-native layer to the event. Then there’s FIFA’s blockchain-based ticketing system, which drew regulatory scrutiny from Swiss authorities back in 2025, adding an ironic wrinkle to today’s match. Switzerland’s own regulators questioned the technology that now underpins the tournament their team is competing in.
The 28% CHZ surge after Colombia’s group stage win is a textbook example of speculative momentum tied to a fleeting catalyst. CHZ specifically occupies a unique position: it benefits from any uptick in sports-crypto crossover activity, even when specific teams don’t have their own tokens.
The volume flowing through Polymarket and similar venues during the World Cup is stress-testing these protocols at scale. The Kraken-FIFA partnership also sets a precedent as the world’s most-watched sporting event now has an official crypto exchange sponsor.
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On CNBC’s Mad Dash segment on Monday, July 6, 2026, Jim Cramer made one of his most bullish biotech calls in years, arguing that the sector could be entering a new wave of mergers and acquisitions as the regulatory environment becomes more favorable for dealmaking.
“There is a move in biotech that we have not talked about at all that is really extraordinary, and particularly since the change at the head of the FDA,” Cramer said. “If you look at that chart, this is the group that’s the hottest group in the market.”
Cramer argued that takeover activity, which slowed under the previous administration after an Amgen acquisition nearly faced regulatory opposition, is poised to accelerate. Cramer noted that “we have now waited for so many companies because there have been so few takeovers under the previous administration because of an Amgen deal that was almost blocked,” and predicted that “these deals are going to be flooding the market according to my sources. And you want to be long biotech. I have not said that in ages.”
Why Eli Lilly Could Lead the Next Biotech Buying Spree Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY | LLY Price Prediction) is one of the primary acquirers driving biotech M&A activity, thanks to its strong cash flow. The numbers back that up. Lilly reported Q1 2026 revenue of $19.80 billion, up 55.5% year over year, with Mounjaro sales of $8.66 billion and Zepbound U.S. sales of $4.16 billion. Lilly also raised full-year revenue guidance to $82.0 billion to $85.0 billion.
CEO David Ricks told investors the company “continued investing in Lilly’s future growth through four acquisitions” in the quarter, snapping up Orna Therapeutics, Centessa Pharmaceuticals, Kelonia Therapeutics and Ajax Therapeutics.
Gilead Is Already Executing the Strategy Cramer Described Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) is running the playbook Cramer described. It closed the $7.8 billion Arcellx acquisition for Anito-cel in multiple myeloma and signed deals for Ouro Medicines ($1.675 billion upfront plus up to $500 million in milestones) and Tubulis.
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CEO Daniel O’Day said Gilead is “adding potentially best-in-disease assets and platforms in oncology and inflammation.” The company expects roughly $11.5 billion in acquired IPR&D charges, which pushed non-GAAP EPS guidance to a loss of $(1.05) to $(0.65).
Amgen: The Deal That Changed the Biotech M&A Landscape Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) posted Q1 2026 revenue of $8.62 billion, with 16 brands growing double digits, including IMDELLTRA at +219%. Its obesity candidate MariTide is advancing in multiple Phase 3 studies, keeping Amgen relevant in the category Lilly currently dominates.
Vertex and Regeneron: Confirmed-Data Franchises Cramer’s M&A logic focuses on companies close to or already holding confirmed drug data that command inflated acquisition prices. Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) fits that mold. CASGEVY and JOURNAVX drove more than 25% of quarterly growth, and Vertex completed its rolling BLA submission for povetacicept in IgA nephropathy, opening a fourth franchise.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) is playing offense with capital returns, authorizing a new $3.0 billion share repurchase after buying back $803 million in Q1 2026. Dupixent global sales hit $4.88 billion, up 33%, even as EYLEA faces biosimilar pressure.
The Biotech Catalysts That Could Spark More Takeovers Cramer’s thesis on biotech is that a friendlier regulatory backdrop could reopen the biotech acquisition market after years of subdued dealmaking. Companies with strong balance sheets, such as Eli Lilly and Gilead, are already actively acquiring promising drug developers, while mid-cap biotech firms with attractive late-stage assets could become the next takeover targets. If that trend continues, investors may begin valuing biotech companies for both their growth prospects and potential acquisition capabilities.
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Refuerza la presencia de DXC en India con una instalación de 200.000 pies cuadrados en Bengaluru. Reúne espacios de colaboración con clientes, un centro de IA de vanguardia y capacidades integradas de seguridad y operaciones. Diseñado para facilitar la colaboración directa entre consultores y clientes de DXC para identificar, desarrollar y escalar soluciones de IA que generen resultados comerciales medibles. , /PRNewswire/ -- DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), socio líder en tecnología e innovación empresarial, anunció hoy la apertura de su nuevo Centro de Experiencia del Cliente en Bengaluru. Estas nuevas instalaciones constituyen uno de los centros de distribución globales más grandes de DXC y refuerzan su papel a la hora de ayudar a las organizaciones a pasar de la experimentación con IA a la implementación a gran escala, ampliando así la red global de centros de colaboración con clientes de la compañía.
Diseño de soluciones de IA para empresas
DXC Opens Flagship AI-first Customer Experience Center in Bengaluru Ubicadas en uno de los principales centros tecnológicos de Bengaluru, las nuevas instalaciones de 18.580 metros cuadrados (200.000 pies cuadrados) están diseñadas específicamente para profundizar la interacción con los clientes, fortalecer la colaboración y acelerar la transformación digital impulsada por la IA. A medida que DXC amplía las oportunidades de colaboración con los clientes en torno a soluciones de IA, el sitio reúne zonas inmersivas de experiencia del cliente, centros de colaboración flexibles, estudios de ideación, laboratorios de cocreación y zonas de experiencia para socios en un entorno moderno donde los equipos de DXC, los clientes y los socios pueden cocrear soluciones, acelerar la adopción de la IA y mostrar la innovación en tiempo real.
"Nuestro mayor diferenciador es nuestro equipo", afirmó Ramnath Venkataraman, presidente de Servicios de Consultoría e Ingeniería de DXC Technology. "Nuestro nuevo Centro de Experiencia del Cliente reúne a nuestro excepcional equipo de ingeniería en un espacio diseñado para una colaboración más estrecha con clientes y socios, donde podemos cocrear, desarrollar e implementar soluciones basadas en IA que aborden desafíos empresariales complejos. Al trabajar codo con codo durante todo el proceso de innovación, ayudamos a nuestros clientes a transformar sus ideas en resultados empresariales tangibles con mayor rapidez".
Donde las empresas transforman la IA en soluciones implementables
A medida que DXC continúa ayudando a las empresas a pasar de la experimentación con IA a la ejecución a gran escala, invierte en entornos que permiten a los clientes priorizar casos de uso de alto valor, crear prototipos de soluciones rápidamente e integrar la IA en los entornos tecnológicos existentes, incluidos los sistemas centrales de los que dependen las empresas. Las nuevas instalaciones mostrarán las capacidades de DXC en IA, consultoría, ingeniería, nube, ciberseguridad y transformación de redes, con un enfoque en el diseño y la ejecución de capacidades de IA integradas con los sistemas de registro y las operaciones de TI empresariales existentes.
El sitio incluye un Centro de IA central, junto con un Campo de Pruebas Cibernéticas, Laboratorios Forenses, un Centro de Operaciones de Seguridad y un Centro de Operaciones de Red, lo que permite escenarios integrales desde el diseño de la solución hasta la implementación y el monitoreo en entornos reales. En el corazón de las instalaciones se encuentra el Centro de IA insignia de DXC, diseñado para ayudar a los clientes a transformar conceptos de IA en soluciones implementables mediante el desarrollo y las pruebas prácticas. Estas capacidades están integradas para brindar soporte a la entrega del ciclo de vida completo, desde la ideación hasta la operación y la optimización.
"Nuestro nuevo Centro de Experiencia del Cliente representa un motor de innovación en IA, excelencia en ingeniería y colaboración con el cliente", afirmó Rob Le Busque, presidente de Asia Pacífico y Japón en DXC Technology. "Al reunir nuestra experiencia en consultoría, ingeniería y operaciones en un mismo entorno, ayudamos a nuestros clientes a acelerar la adopción de la IA y a crear empresas conectadas donde las personas trabajan junto a agentes de IA para diseñar y gestionar los sistemas de registro de nuestros clientes".
Acerca de DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) es un socio líder en tecnología e innovación empresarial que ofrece software, servicios y soluciones a empresas globales y organizaciones del sector público, ayudándolas a aprovechar la IA para impulsar resultados en un momento de cambio exponencial con rapidez. Con amplia experiencia en servicios de infraestructura gestionada, modernización de aplicaciones y soluciones de software específicas para la industria, DXC moderniza, protege y opera algunos de los entornos tecnológicos más complejos del mundo. Obtenga más información en dxc.com.
Utility giant Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) is trading 0.7% lower at $156.12 this afternoon, continuing its long-term consolidation below $180. The shares are still riding just below the year-to-date breakeven level, though a floor of support looks to have developed at the $140 mark.
That trendline could soon be cleared though, as a historic bull signal is now flashing for Vistra. According to Schaeffer's Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, VST is trading within 3% of its 24-month moving average after spending the previous five months above that trendline.
This setup has appeared two times during the last 20 years, after which the stock was higher one month later both times, averaging a 9.3% gain, and higher three months later each time, averaging an impressive 9.7% return. From its current perch, a move of this caliber would put VST back around $171 and above its year-to-date breakeven level.
A short squeeze could keep the wind at the equity's back. Short interest increased by 14.3% in the two most recent reporting periods, and the 15.36 million shares sold short account for 4.6% of VST's total available float. At the stock's average pace of trading, it would take shorts over three trading days to buy back their bearish bets.
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 Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH - Free Report) . This company, which is in the Zacks Food - Miscellaneous industry, shows potential for another earnings beat.
This company 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 39.11%.
For the last reported quarter, Celsius came out with earnings of $0.41 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share, representing a surprise of 41.38%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $0.19 per share and it actually produced earnings of $0.26 per share, delivering a surprise of 36.84%.
Price and EPS Surprise
For Celsius, 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.
Celsius has an Earnings ESP of +1.30% 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.
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.
When evaluating energy stocks as long-term positions, investors need to consider liquefied natural gas (LNG). Demand for that energy source is expected to jump by 700 million tons annually by 2050, representing a 65% surge from 2025 levels, according to Shell's LNG Outlook 2026.
Yes, 2050 is a long way off, but market participants need not worry about that. Other estimates indicate the global LNG market is on pace to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.1% from this year through 2035.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand is soaring. These stocks could benefit. Image source: Getty Images
Predictably, some investors are apprehensive. The commodity itself and natural gas stocks have reputations as volatile instruments, but the good news is that some stout fundamentals support the LNG expansion trade. As just two examples, China's LNG imports are up 258% since 2016, and over that period, the number of LNG-importing countries rose to 49 from 36, according to Shell.
Add to that the fact that the past decade has seen the U.S. morph into an LNG behemoth. This country is now the world's largest exporter of that commodity, so there is an element of patriotism in the LNG equity trade. That's a positive for red, white, and energy independence, and these energy stocks could mint green on the back of LNG demand growth.
A familiar face ExxonMobil (XOM +2.31%) is typically viewed as an oil stock, and that's an accurate assessment, as the company is one of the world's largest producers of oil. It's also a major LNG player and is investing in that segment. Exxon has four large-scale LNG projects under way and expects to double its LNG portfolio by 2030 from 2020 levels. Those projects could lift the producer's LNG output by 40 million metric tons annually.
That is to say, the energy giant is bullish on LNG's trajectory. Exxon sees LNG demand rising by 3% annually through 2050, noting that by that year, natural gas will power 20% of global industrial activity. So it's clear there's demand for LNG, but meeting it requires scale. Not all companies possess it, but Exxon does.
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Exxon's been one of the dominant names in the natural gas space for four decades, and it's engaged in LNG infrastructure, production, and transportation in a variety of markets, including Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. In the first quarter, the company boosted U.S. LNQ exports by 5%.
A pure LNG play Investors seeking purity in liquefied natural gas stocks may want to consider Cheniere Energy (LNG +2.48%). Cheniere sure lives up to its ticker. A decade ago, it became the first U.S. company to export LBG, and two years ago, it became the largest domestic LNG producer.
Those are the headlines. Getting into the "nitty gritty" of the Cheniere story, like Exxon, this energy company is investing to meet future LNG demand. Cheniere is working on three expansion projects, one of which is expected to be fully operational this year, with the other pair coming online in 2028 and 2029. One of the attractive points of this energy stock is the long-term contracts the company inks with LNG customers, which provide clarity and stability.
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Speaking of the long-term, Cheniere may be appealing to patient investors because it's a cash flow king. The company generated $1.67 billion in distributable cash flow in the first quarter. That was enough to increase its 2026 distributable cash flow forecast to $4.75 billion to $5.25 billion, up from $4.35 billion to $4.85 billion.
The dividend idea With a yield of 7.1%, Energy Transfer (ET +2.18%) rightfully earns its place in the conversation about oil dividend stocks. It's also deserving of its place at the LNG table because natural gas liquids are central to this midstream operator's pipeline suite, which is among the largest in the North American midstream space.
Said another way, Energy Transfer doesn't get its hands "dirty" with the production of natural gas liquids, but it is one of the premier intrastate and interstate transmitters of those products. There's clear demand for natural gas pipelines, underscoring why Energy Transfer is investing heavily in that part of its business.
In the first quarter, the company's natural gas liquids and refining business posted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) growth of $185 million, confirming an impressive growth trajectory.
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There's an artificial intelligence (AI) angle here as well. Due to Energy Transfer's status as the king of Texas pipelines, it can meet fresh demand from data center hyperscalers looking to source energy straight from basin regions.
Investors interested in Financial Transaction Services stocks are likely familiar with Payoneer Global Inc. (PAYO - Free Report) and Visa (V - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Right now, both Payoneer Global Inc. and Visa are sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Investors should feel comfortable knowing that both of these stocks have an improving earnings outlook since the Zacks Rank favors companies that have witnessed positive analyst estimate revisions. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.
Value investors analyze a variety of traditional, tried-and-true metrics to help find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
The Value category of the Style Scores system identifies undervalued companies by looking at a number of key metrics. These include the long-favored P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that help us determine a company's fair value.
PAYO currently has a forward P/E ratio of 25.93, while V has a forward P/E of 27.27. We also note that PAYO has a PEG ratio of 0.76. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. V currently has a PEG ratio of 1.91.
Another notable valuation metric for PAYO is its P/B ratio of 3.65. The P/B ratio pits a stock's market value against its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. For comparison, V has a P/B of 18.24.
These metrics, and several others, help PAYO earn a Value grade of A, while V has been given a Value grade of D.
Both PAYO and V are impressive stocks with solid earnings outlooks, but based on these valuation figures, we feel that PAYO is the superior value option right now.
Key Takeaways PNC increases its quarterly dividend 18% to $2 per share, boosting shareholder returns.PNC maintains strong capital with a 10.1% CET1 ratio and SCB at the 2.5% regulatory minimum.PNC continues buybacks with nearly 32M shares available under its repurchase authorization. Shares of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC - Free Report) gained nearly 1.3% during yesterday’s trading session after the company announced an 18% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $2 per share from the preceding payout. The dividend will be paid out on Aug. 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 20, 2026.
Earlier, in June 2026, PNC announced plans to raise its quarterly dividend following the successful completion of the Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress test. The increase reflects the company’s strong capital position, confidence in its strategy and outlook, and progress with the integration of FirstBank, acquired in January 2026.
Over the past five years, PNC has increased its dividend six times and delivered a five-year annualized dividend growth rate of 6%. Before the latest hike, the bank increased its dividend by 6% to $1.70 per share in July 2025.
Based on yesterday’s closing price of $253.20, PNC’s dividend yield stands at 2.7%, higher than the industry average of 1.7%. With a payout ratio of 39%, the bank is balancing reinvestment needs with consistent shareholder returns.
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Apart from dividends, PNC continues to return capital through share repurchases. In July 2022, the company authorized a 100 million-share repurchase program. As of March 31, 2026, nearly 32 million shares remained available for repurchase under the authorization.
The company’s capital position remains strong, with its stress capital buffer (SCB) expected to remain at the regulatory minimum of 2.5%. As of March 31, 2026, its Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio stood at 10.1%, comfortably above its regulatory minimum CET1 requirement of 7%.
PNC also maintains a decent liquidity position. As of March 31, 2026, total available liquidity, comprising cash and due from banks as well as interest-earning deposits in banks, was $31.7 billion. With no short-term borrowings and long-term debt of $63.9 billion as of the same date, the company maintains a healthy funding profile.
With robust capital buffers and a decent liquidity position, PNC appears well-positioned to continue efficient capital deployment. The latest dividend increase underscores management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and long-term growth prospects.
PNC’s Price Performance and Zacks RankOver the past six months, shares of PNC Financial have rallied 15.8% compared with the industry’s growth of 4.4%.
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Currently, the company carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Other Banks Signal Higher Dividend Post 2026 Stress TestOther banks also announced plans to increase dividends following the completion of the Fed’s 2026 stress test, including Wells Fargo (WFC - Free Report) and Citigroup (C - Free Report) .
Wells Fargo intends to raise its third-quarter 2026 common stock dividend by 11% to 50 cents per share from the previous payout, subject to board approval in July. The bank also continues to support shareholder returns through its share repurchase program, with approximately $25.7 billion remaining under its $40-billion buyback authorization announced in April 2025.
Citigroup plans to increase its quarterly common stock dividend by 12% to 67 cents per share from 60 cents, subject to quarterly board approval, beginning in the third quarter of 2026. The company also commenced a $30-billion multi-year share repurchase program in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting its focus on returning capital to shareholders.
ResMed (RMD) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.
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? ResMed (RMD - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Medical - Products industry, could be a great candidate to consider.
This maker of medical products for respiratory disorders 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 3.48%.
For the last reported quarter, ResMed came out with earnings of $2.86 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.79 per share, representing a surprise of 2.51%. For the previous quarter, the company was expected to post earnings of $2.69 per share and it actually produced earnings of $2.81 per share, delivering a surprise of 4.46%.
Price and EPS Surprise
For ResMed, 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.
ResMed currently has an Earnings ESP of +1.78%, 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 August 6, 2026.
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.
Key Takeaways Ingevity shares have surged 24.8% YTD, outperforming the specialty chemicals industry's 18.1% gain.NGVT is streamlining via divestitures, acquisitions and cost cuts to improve margins and earnings quality.NGVT benefits from hybrid demand, boosting activated carbon sales and Performance Materials growth. Ingevity Corporation (NGVT - Free Report) shares have rallied 24.8% year to date. The company has also outperformed the Zacks Chemical - Specialty industry’s 18.1% growth over the same time frame. The rally has been driven by Ingevity's successful portfolio optimization strategy, improving demand for higher-value hybrid vehicle applications and pricing actions that have strengthened earnings growth and reinforced confidence in the company’s long-term growth outlook.
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Let’s take a look at the factors that are driving NGVT stock.
Portfolio Optimization & Hybrid Vehicle Demand Drive GrowthIngevity is benefiting from its ongoing portfolio optimization and simplification strategy, which is aimed at sharpening its focus on higher-margin businesses and improving overall earnings quality. The company has made significant progress by divesting its Industrial Specialties business, Ozark Materials Road Markings product line and crude tall oil refinery, while continuing the divestiture process for its Advanced Polymer Technologies business. The company has recently completed the sale of its Ozark Road Markings business for approximately $65 million as part of these initiatives.
Additionally, value-creating acquisitions such as Georgia-Pacific’s pine chemicals business have driven earnings and revenue growth. The company has also undertaken actions to lower costs and boost profitability. The ability of NGVT to offset inflation through pricing power also enabled solid financial results despite an uncertain macroeconomic environment.
Alongside the portfolio transformation actions, Ingevity is benefiting from the adoption of hybrid vehicles. Following the expiration of EV tax credits, consumer preference has shifted toward hybrids, which has increased the long-term role of advanced and higher-value activated carbon solutions. This favorable product mix, combined with pricing actions, drove higher sales and stronger margins in Ingevity’s strongest segment, Performance Materials. Management also expects the transition toward hybrids to become a broader global trend, creating a long-term growth opportunity for its high-margin Performance Materials business.
Together, the company's strategic portfolio optimization and increasing exposure to higher-value hybrid vehicle applications position it for stronger earnings growth, improved profitability and sustainable shareholder value creation.
NGVT’s Zacks Rank & Other Key PicksNGVT currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Some other top-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) , Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) and Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM - Free Report) .
While ALB sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, CRS and ASM carry a Zacks Rank #2 each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $12.98 per share, indicating a 1,743.04% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed one, with an average surprise of 74.5%. ALB’s shares have jumped 90.5% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $10.56 per share, indicating a rise of 41.18% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 8.95%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ASM’s current fiscal-year earnings is pinned at 34 cents per share, indicating a 17.24% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 125%. ASM’sshares have gained 86.4% over the past year.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Peabody Energy Corporation (“Peabody” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BTU) common stock between October 14, 2024 to May 4, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Peabody investors have until August 24, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS.
Chief Technology Officer Rajesh Pankaj sold 1,500 shares of InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC 2.05%) on July 6, 2026, as disclosed in a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summaryMetricValueTransaction value$429,000Shares sold (directly held)1,500Post-transaction shares (directly held)67,976Post-transaction value$19.23 millionTransaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($286.00); post-transaction value based on July 6, 2026 market close.
Company snapshotTicker: IDCCMarket Cap: $7.2 billionEmployees: 430Headquarters: WilmingtonInterDigital, Inc., through its affiliated companies, specializes in the design and advancement of technologies that facilitate and improve wireless communications across major global regions. The company furnishes technological solutions applicable to various digital cellular and general wireless products and networks, spanning generations from 2G through 5G.
Key questionsWhat was the mechanism for this disposal of shares?
This transaction was conducted through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on November 20, 2025, which allows insiders to set up a predetermined schedule for selling stock to manage personal liquidity.How does this transaction affect the insider's total equity position?
The sale involved 2% of Pankaj's direct holdings, leaving the Chief Technology Officer with 67,976 shares of common stock held directly.What is the recent performance context for InterDigital shares?
The company shares were priced at $282.89 at the July 6, 2026 market close, reflecting a one-year total return of 26% as of that date.Company OverviewMetricValueShare Price (as of market close 2026-07-06)$282.89Market Capitalization$7.2 billionRevenue (TTM)$828.9 millionNet Income (TTM)$366.4 millionCompany SnapshotInterDigital designs and advances wireless communication technologies applicable to digital cellular and general wireless products and networks spanning 2G through 5G generations, as well as IEEE 802 standards-based solutions, generating revenue through licensing and technology solutions across major global markets.The company operates a technology licensing and development business model, monetizing its intellectual property portfolio and technological innovations through licensing agreements with telecommunications equipment manufacturers and network operators worldwide.InterDigital primarily serves telecommunications equipment manufacturers, network operators, and wireless technology companies across the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Europe that require advanced wireless communication technologies and standards compliance.InterDigital is a technology-driven intellectual property company with a $7.2 billion market capitalization, generating approximately $828.9 million in TTM revenue with strong profitability demonstrated by $366.4 million in TTM net income.
The company maintains a competitive advantage through its extensive patent portfolio and deep expertise in wireless communications standards, positioning it as a critical technology provider in the global telecommunications ecosystem.
With 430 employees and operations spanning major technology hubs globally, InterDigital leverages its specialized knowledge to capture value across successive generations of wireless technology advancement.
What this transaction means for investorsThe July 6 sale of InterDigital stock by its CTO Rajesh Pankaj occurred at a time when the stock was down substantially from its 52-week high of $412.60 reached in 2025. However, his disposition is not a red flag for investors, since it was a non-discretionary transaction as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Insiders often implement such plans to avoid accusations of trading based on insider information. Moreover, the transaction was in line with previous dispositions of similar size. Dr. Pankaj also sold 1,500 shares in June as part of his trading plan. He retained nearly 68,000 shares post-transaction, demonstrating that he maintains a robust equity position.
InterDigital shares are down as revenue has declined. In the first quarter, the company produced $205.4 million in sales, a 2% year-over-year drop from 2025. This combined with a 57% increase in operating expenses led to net income of $75.3 million, a 35% fall from the previous year.
Key Takeaways Lamb Weston's "Focus to Win" strategy is delivering gains in North America volumes and sales.Lamb Weston posted 12% North America volume growth and 5% net sales growth in fiscal Q3.Lamb Weston hit its fiscal 2026 cost-savings target by Q3 and is reinvesting selectively. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.’s (LW - Free Report) “Focus to Win” strategy is beginning to show tangible results, particularly in North America, suggesting its turnaround efforts are gaining traction. Introduced last year, the strategy marked a shift away from prioritizing scale toward focusing on markets, customers and investments that offer stronger long-term returns. The latest quarter indicates that this approach is starting to deliver measurable operational benefits.
The strongest evidence comes from customer execution. Lamb Weston reported a 12% increase in North America volumes and a 5% rise in net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, driven by higher customer retention, new contract wins and market share gains. These gains came despite only a modest 1% increase in U.S. quick-service restaurant traffic, underscoring the company's ability to outperform the broader market. Management attributed the improvement to stronger customer relationships, a revamped direct sales organization and better operational consistency.
Operational discipline is also paying off. Lamb Weston had targeted $100 million in cost savings for fiscal 2026 as part of its broader plan to deliver at least $250 million in savings by fiscal 2028. Notably, the company achieved the full-year savings target by the end of the fiscal third quarter, putting the program ahead of schedule. Instead of simply cutting costs, management has selectively reinvested part of these savings into customer support, product innovation and service quality to strengthen its competitive position.
The strategy also extends to capital allocation. Lamb Weston has become more selective with investments, closing inefficient facilities, reducing capital spending and prioritizing projects with stronger returns. While international operations remain under pressure, management emphasized that these structural actions are intended to create a leaner, more agile organization.
Although the transformation is still underway, the latest results suggest that “Focus to Win” is moving beyond a strategic blueprint and translating into improved customer momentum, stronger execution and a more disciplined operating model.
Lamb Weston’s Zacks Rank & Share Price PerformanceShares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 8.3% in the past month compared with the broader Consumer Staples sector, the industry and the S&P 500 index’s 4.9%, 7.7% and 0.7% growth, respectively.
LW Stock's Past Month Performance
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Is LW a Value Play Stock?Lamb Weston currently trades at a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 14.67, which is slightly down from the industry average of 14.77. This valuation positions the stock at a modest discount relative to its direct peers.
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Stocks to ConsiderUnited Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI - Free Report) distributes natural, organic, specialty, produce and conventional grocery and non-food products in the United States and Canada. At present, United Natural sports a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The consensus estimate for United Natural’s current fiscal-year earnings implies growth of 254.9% from the year-ago figures. UNFI delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.9%, on average.
Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA - Free Report) manufactures and markets fresh deli-prepared foods in the United States. At present, MAMA holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy). Mama's Creations delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 129.2%, on average.
The consensus estimate for Mama's Creations’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings implies growth of 30% and 73.3%, respectively, from the year-ago figures.
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL - Free Report) develops, processes and distributes various meat, nuts and other food products to foodservice, convenience store and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. It carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. HRL delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 3.2%, on average.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hormel Foods’ current fiscal-year sales and earnings indicates growth of 1.5% and 9.5%, respectively, from the prior-year reported levels.
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? Dropbox (DBX - Free Report) , which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Services industry, could be a great candidate to consider.
When looking at the last two reports, this online file-sharing company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 5.04%, on average, in the last two quarters.
For the most recent quarter, Dropbox was expected to post earnings of $0.71 per share, but it reported $0.76 per share instead, representing a surprise of 7.04%. For the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $0.66 per share, while it actually produced $0.68 per share, a surprise of 3.03%.
Price and EPS Surprise
With this earnings history in mind, recent estimates have been moving higher for Dropbox. 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.
Dropbox currently has an Earnings ESP of +4.52%, 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.
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.
Investors looking for stocks in the Medical - Instruments sector might want to consider either Alcon (ALC - Free Report) or Idexx Laboratories (IDXX - Free Report) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look.
We have found that the best way to discover great value opportunities is to pair a strong Zacks Rank with a great grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.
Currently, both Alcon and Idexx Laboratories are holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Investors should feel comfortable knowing that both of these stocks have an improving earnings outlook since the Zacks Rank favors companies that have witnessed positive analyst estimate revisions. But this is only part of the picture for value investors.
Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.
The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.
ALC currently has a forward P/E ratio of 19.59, while IDXX has a forward P/E of 38.48. We also note that ALC has a PEG ratio of 1.70. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. IDXX currently has a PEG ratio of 3.09.
Another notable valuation metric for ALC is its P/B ratio of 1.53. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, IDXX has a P/B of 28.84.
Based on these metrics and many more, ALC holds a Value grade of B, while IDXX has a Value grade of D.
Both ALC and IDXX are impressive stocks with solid earnings outlooks, but based on these valuation figures, we feel that ALC is the superior value option right now.
Key Takeaways SPB is investing in innovation and brand building to support growth across pet care, home & garden.Spectrum Brands is expanding e-commerce, digital marketing and omnichannel capabilities. SPB is improving efficiency through portfolio optimization, ERP modernization and capital allocation. Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (SPB - Free Report) is strategically investing in brand equity, digital channels and innovations. The company has made significant investments in marketing, product development and e-commerce, efforts that are positioning it for long-term success and demand resilience, especially across its pet care, home & garden and grooming categories. SPB is actively pursuing digital transformation and portfolio reshaping as core pillars of its long-term strategy.
Innovation continues to play a meaningful role in the company’s strategy. Spectrum Brands is prioritizing product launches primarily in its pet care and home and garden segments to remain competitive and drive growth. The company is also focused on its core strategic pillars by simplifying its organizational structure, improving operational efficiencies and reinvigorating its global workforce.
Spectrum Brands is advancing its digital transformation by expanding its e-commerce capabilities, strengthening digital marketing efforts and enhancing omnichannel execution. The company is leveraging data analytics and consumer insights to improve marketing effectiveness, optimize merchandising and support product innovation. It is also investing in enterprise technology upgrades, including ERP modernization, to streamline supply-chain operations, improve inventory management and boost productivity.
Overall, SPB is focused on driving growth by investing in product innovation, strengthening its portfolio of trusted brands and expanding its presence. The company also remains committed to disciplined capital allocation, focusing on cash flow generation and portfolio optimization. In a nutshell, management is aligning the portfolio toward power brands and faster-turning consumables while pursuing greater scale. These strategic initiatives, combined with continued brand investments, position Spectrum Brands to drive long-term success.
SPB’s Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesSpectrum Brands’ shares have gained 30.5% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 4.9% growth.
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From a valuation standpoint, SPB trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 15.28X compared with the industry’s average of 15.14X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SPB’s fiscal 2026 earnings per share (EPS) indicates a year-over-year drop of 2% while that of fiscal 2027 EPS shows growth of 3.5%. The company’s EPS estimates for fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2027 have been stable over the past 30 days.
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Spectrum Brands currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Key Picks in the Consumer Discretionary SpaceDuluth Holdings Inc. (DLTH - Free Report) , which deals in casual wear, workwear and accessories for men and women, currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Duluth Holdings delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 107.5%, on average. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DLTH’s current financial-year EPS indicates a decline of 11.6% from the year-ago number.
Columbia Sportswear (COLM - Free Report) engages in marketing and distribution of outdoor and active lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. It currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for COLM’s current financial-year EPS is expected to rise 4.6% from the corresponding year-ago reported figure. COLM delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 44.1%, on average.
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL - Free Report) , which is a designer and marketer of premium lifestyle products, currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
RL delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 9.1%, on average. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ralph Lauren’s current financial-year sales indicates growth of 6.3% from the year-ago number.
NiSource (NI - Free Report) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change.
The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the system.
Since a changing earnings picture is a powerful factor influencing near-term stock price movements, the Zacks rating system is very useful for individual investors. They may find it difficult to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts, as these are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real time.
Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for NiSource basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.
Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock PricesThe change in a company's future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, has proven to be strongly correlated with the near-term price movement of its stock. That's partly because of the influence of institutional investors that use earnings and earnings estimates for calculating the fair value of a company's shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their bulk investment action then leads to price movement for the stock.
For NiSource, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade fundamentally mean an improvement in the company's underlying business. And investors' appreciation of this improving business trend should push the stock higher.
Harnessing the Power of Earnings Estimate RevisionsEmpirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, so it could be truly rewarding if such revisions are tracked for making an investment decision. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Earnings Estimate Revisions for NiSourceThis energy holding company is expected to earn $2.05 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2026, which represents no year-over-year change.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for NiSource. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 0.3%.
Bottom LineUnlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of "buy" and "sell" ratings for its entire universe of more than 4,000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a "Strong Buy" rating and the next 15% get a "Buy" rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
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The upgrade of NiSource to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
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Shiba Inu has completed a golden cross on its short-term price charts, with indicators now suggesting it might be time for the market to pay attention.
A golden cross has emerged on the Shiba Inu 2-hour chart as the MA 50 has crossed above the MA 200. The signal follows last week's rebound, which saw SHIB hit $0.00000458 on July 4.
SHIB/USD 2-Hour Chart, Image By TradingViewMost majors, including SHIB, were little changed on the day; Shiba Inu was up 0.37% in the last 24 hours to $0.00000436. The token was, however, up 3.19% in the last seven days.
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The crypto market is seeing mixed trading action on Tuesday as investors await further economic data. Investors are looking ahead to Wednesday's FOMC minutes, the first under new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, which will provide further clues on monetary policy. Thursday will see the release of the weekly initial jobless claims for June.
Time to pay attention?Shiba Inu advanced for most of the past week, reaching a high of $0.00000458, but the move lacked follow-through. Since then, Shiba Inu has fallen, marking two days of decline since July 5.
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But a key indicator for altcoins looks positive. CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season indicator rose to 47/100, suggesting optimism might be returning to the altcoin sector. Open interest in the crypto market has surged by $108 million in the last 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data. Meanwhile, some key indicators are flashing mixed signals, with positive funding rates potentially signaling bullish sentiment.
For Shiba Inu, bulls are eyeing a decisive break above the daily MA 50, which is at $0.00000489, to achieve a rise to $0.000005. Shiba Inu defended the $0.00000405 level but failed to turn the rebound into a sustained move to $0.000005.
Buyers stepped in after a continued drop to a low of $0.00000405 on June 26, with Shiba Inu rebounding afterwards, but the rise failed to reach the levels needed to confirm momentum.
Let me tell you about the quietest room in crypto this week. Ethereum ran 11.7%. Solana ran 10%. PEPE, the noisy neighbor, jumped 15.67%. And Shiba Inu, once the loudest token on the planet, moved 2.92% and barely anyone mentioned it. Silence like that is never neutral. It is either a graveyard or a loaded spring, and the difference is worth understanding before you touch the chart.
SHIB trades at $0.00004360 as of July 7, 2026, up 0.63% on the day, per CoinGecko. Market cap sits at $2.56 billion, still comfortably the second largest meme coin behind Dogecoin. So far, so ordinary. The interesting part is what is not happening.
The Unique Angle: a $2.5 billion coin trading like a ghost town Here is the number nobody puts in a headline. SHIB’s 24-hour volume is $73.9 million. Against a $2.56 billion market cap, that is a turnover of about 2.9%. Now walk one floor down the meme building: PEPE, less than half SHIB’s size, turned over $207 million in the same 24 hours, roughly 18.5% of its cap. The smaller coin is doing nearly three times the absolute volume of the bigger one.
Think of trading volume as foot traffic through a shop. PEPE’s shop has a line out the door. SHIB’s shop has the lights on, the inventory intact, and almost nobody walking in. And here is the thing about that shop: the owners are not selling either. A coin with this little turnover that still holds a $2.5 billion valuation is a coin whose holders have gone dormant rather than gone away. They locked the doors from the inside.
I have covered SHIB long enough to know this pattern. It compressed like this before, in stretches where weeks of nothing made everyone stop watching. Then the repricing came fast, because a thin order book cuts both ways: the same illiquidity that lets a coin drift can make it jump when real volume finally shows up.
The One Number That Matters 2.9%. The daily turnover ratio. Remember it, because it is the single cleanest way to track whether the SHIB story is changing. When that ratio starts climbing toward 8% or 10% while price holds steady, attention is returning before the move. If price rises on the same dead volume, distrust it; thin rallies in thin books collapse just as easily. The ratio is the tell, not the price.
Price Prediction Scenarios I will not hand you invented decimal targets; that game got this industry its reputation. Conditions instead.
Base case: the long sleep continues. The market keeps favoring majors and high-velocity memes like PEPE. SHIB drifts in its range, and $0.00004360 a month from now looks a lot like $0.00004360 today. Dormancy is a valid forecast, and honestly the most probable one on current data.
Bull case: the sleeper wakes. Meme rotation broadens past PEPE, volume returns to the second-biggest brand in the sector, and SHIB does what illiquid giants do: gap upward through empty order books. A weekly close above $0.00004800 with turnover above 8% would be the first credible signal. Above that, the chart thins out quickly. To be explicit: this is speculation, a scenario with conditions attached, not a prediction of timing.
Bear case: the graveyard reading. Dormancy is not always a spring. Sometimes it is exhaustion. If the wider market rolls over, a coin nobody is actively bidding falls with almost no cushion. Below $0.00004000 the shop analogy inverts: the owners finally start selling into no bids, and the drawdown compounds. SHIB’s all-time high near $0.00008845 from October 2021 stands almost exactly double today’s price, a reminder of how long silence can last.
The Burn Math, Without the Fairy Tale Every SHIB conversation eventually arrives at the burn: tokens sent to dead wallets forever, shrinking supply, and, the theory goes, lifting the price of what remains. The mechanism is real. The math around it usually is not, so let me lay it out the way I would to a friend.
Price is market cap divided by circulating supply. Burns shrink the denominator. For burns to move the price meaningfully on their own, they have to remove a meaningful share of a supply measured in the hundreds of trillions. Removing a few billion tokens from a pool that size is a rounding error, the equivalent of scooping cups of water out of a lake and expecting the shoreline to move. What burns actually do well is narrative: they give the community a live metric to rally around, and in an attention asset, a rallying metric has value of its own.
The version of the burn story that deserves respect is the long one. If burning ever scales into a serious percentage of supply per year through ecosystem activity, the denominator argument starts to matter. That is a structural, multi-year thesis, and it depends on usage numbers that need checking at every update of this page, not on hope. Until those numbers change materially, treat the burn as sentiment fuel, not as arithmetic that guarantees anything.
Key Levels Support: $0.00004000, the level that keeps the structure intact. Resistance: $0.00004800 first, then the round $0.00005000. The honest summary: SHIB is mid-range and directionless, and level-watching matters less here than volume-watching.
Both Sides, Plainly The bull case is brand plus dormancy. SHIB retains one of crypto’s largest communities, a $2.5 billion floor that survived every drawdown since 2021, and a holder base that visibly refuses to sell at these prices. Cheap attention, if attention ever returns.
The bear case is that attention may simply have moved on for good. This week’s tape shows the meme money choosing PEPE by a factor of three in volume. Ecosystems age, narratives migrate, and no rule says they come back. A 2.9% turnover can precede a spring or a slow fade, and the data alone cannot tell you which.
Bottom Line SHIB at $0.00004360 is the market’s forgotten giant, priced for indifference. Do not watch the price; watch the turnover ratio. If foot traffic returns to the shop while the doors are still locked from the inside, that is the moment this page gets rewritten. Until then, the honest word for SHIB is: waiting.
This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Crypto assets are extremely volatile and you can lose your entire stake. Always do your own research.
Frequently Asked Questions What is the Shiba Inu price today? SHIB trades at $0.00004360 as of July 7, 2026, up 0.63% in 24 hours and 2.92% on the week, with a $2.56 billion market cap.
Why is SHIB not moving with the market? Daily volume is only $73.9 million, under 3% of its market cap, the lowest ratio among large meme coins. Trader attention this week concentrated in majors and in PEPE instead.
Can Shiba Inu reach $0.0001? That would require roughly a 2.3x from today and a break above the 2021 all-time high of about $0.00008845. It is a full bull-cycle scenario, not a near-term expectation on current volume.
Will SHIB ever reach 1 cent? At current supply, $0.01 implies a market cap in the trillions of dollars, larger than the entire crypto market. Treat it as effectively unrealistic without massive supply burns.
Is Shiba Inu a good investment in 2026? SHIB is a high-risk attention asset currently in a dormant phase. The holder base is not selling, but volume shows little new demand. Only speculate with money you can afford to lose.
What was Shiba Inu's all-time high? About $0.00008845, reached in October 2021, roughly double the current price.
