A single trading session erased more than a third of UWM Holdings' market value after the Company reported a $603.2 million interest rate derivatives loss, with the securities class action alleging investors were never told the Company had taken an over-hedged MSR position tied to the failed Two Harbors deal.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC) of a pending securities class action filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between March 9, 2026 and August 5, 2026. Find out if you may qualify to recover losses. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.
UWMC shares fell $0.64, or 34.78%, to close at $1.20 on August 6, 2026, on unusually heavy trading volume. Shares had traded as high as $4.04 on March 10, 2026, a Class Period peak. Investors have until October 13, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status.
The Market Reaction to the August Disclosure
After the market closed on August 5, 2026, UWM reported second quarter results that included a $603.2 million interest rate derivatives loss, a $451.9 million quarterly net loss, and a 43.6% year-over-year decline in total equity. The following morning, during the Company's earnings call, management described the position as "over-hedged" in connection with the terminated Two Harbors Investment Corp. transaction, a deal originally valued at $1.3 billion. Trading volume spiked as the stock repriced.
How the Repricing Compares to Class Period Highs
Class Period high: $4.04 per share on March 10, 2026 Closing price after the disclosure: $1.20 per share on August 6, 2026 Single-session decline: $0.64 per share, or 34.78% Reported interest rate derivatives loss: $603.2 million Reported second quarter net loss: $451.9 million Reported year-over-year decline in total equity: 43.6% The complaint asserts that these figures reflect the removal of artificial inflation from the share price once information about the hedging position reached the market.
What the Complaint Says Was Missing From Prior Statements
The action charges that, during the Class Period, the Company did not disclose that it had departed from its longstanding practice of not hedging mortgage servicing rights, that the position taken ahead of the Two Harbors transaction was excessive, and that purported risk mitigation had instead created an excess hedging exposure. The pleading asserts that positive statements about the Company's business and prospects were therefore materially misleading or lacked a reasonable basis.
"When companies fail to disclose material information, shareholders may suffer significant losses. The complaint here alleges that UWMC investors were not told the Company had taken a hedging position outside its stated business model before a $603.2 million derivatives loss was reported." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the UWMC Lawsuit
Q: How much did UWMC stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately 34.78%, a decline of $0.64 per share, to close at $1.20 on August 6, 2026. Investors who purchased shares during the Class Period at artificially inflated prices and suffered losses may be eligible to seek compensation.
Q: When did UWM Holdings Corporation allegedly mislead investors? A: The Class Period runs from March 9, 2026 to August 5, 2026. The complaint alleges that corrective disclosures revealed information that caused a significant stock decline.
Q: What court was the UWMC class action filed in? A: The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, governed by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Q: What do UWMC investors need to do right now? A: Investors may gather brokerage records showing purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Submit your information for a no-cost, no-obligation evaluation of your potential recovery. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: What if I already sold my UWMC shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.
Q: Do I need to go to court or give testimony? A: No. The overwhelming majority of class members never appear in court or give depositions. If there is a settlement or recovery, eligible class members generally submit a claim form to seek their portion.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to submit your information and review whether you may be eligible to recover. Should you choose to participate in the securities class action, they are generally handled on a contingency basis, with any attorneys' fees and expenses subject to court approval.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against UWM Holdings Corporation (“UWM Holdings” or the “Company”) (NYSE: UWMC) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired UWM Holdings securities between March 9, 2026 and August 5, 2026 (the “Class Period”).
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The Complaint alleges that on “August 5, 2026, after the market closed, UWM reported second quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results, including a $603.2 million interest rate derivatives loss which contributed to a $451.9 million second-quarter net loss. Total equity also fell 43.6% year over year, reflecting the net loss and derivative-related charges.” “Then, on August 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM EDT, the Company held an earnings call in connection with its second quarter 2026 financial results. During that call, Chief Executive Officer Mathew Ishbia (‘Ishbia’) disclosed ‘We were over-hedged, if you think of it that way, protecting against the Two Harbors transaction.’ Ishbia further stated ‘[w]e don't traditionally hedge our MSRs [Mortgage Servicing Rights]’ but ‘when you're going through and acquiring a company like Two Harbors and a massive MSR book… it created a little more risk. So . . . we did put a hedge on to protect against that risk and then a lot of things happen[ed]…and then obviously, the Two Harbors transaction went away. And so a confluence of events that created a hedge loss.’” On “this news, shares of UWM Holdings fell $0.64 or 34.78% to close at $1.20 on August 6, 2026, on unusually heavy trading volume.”
The Complaint further alleges that “Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company had deviated from its traditional strategy of not hedging its mortgage servicing rights to take a major hedge position; (2) the Company over-hedged itself in anticipation of the Two Harbors transaction; (3) the Company’s purported efforts to balance its risk in fact created an excess hedging risk; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.”
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Emcor Group (EME - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Shares of this construction and maintenance company have returned -5.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. The Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry, to which Emcor Group belongs, has lost 11.9% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Emcor Group is expected to post earnings of $8.31 per share, indicating a change of +26.5% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of $33.04 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +27.7%. This estimate has changed +0.6% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $37.14 indicates a change of +12.4% from what Emcor Group is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +2.8%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) for Emcor Group.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of Emcor Group, the consensus sales estimate of $5.21 billion for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +21%. The $20.32 billion and $22.41 billion estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +19.6% and +10.3%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryEmcor Group reported revenues of $5.15 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +19.8%. EPS of $9.06 for the same period compares with $6.72 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.73 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +8.99%. The EPS surprise was +25.31%.
Over the last four quarters, Emcor Group surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Emcor Group is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Emcor Group. However, its Zacks Rank #1 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term.
Brown-Forman is reiterated as a Buy, with valuation attractive despite macro headwinds and industry challenges. BF.B demonstrates resilience through flat organic sales, 6% EPS growth, strong cash flow, and a robust balance sheet supporting a 3.5% dividend yield. Guidance remains cautious: FY27 organic sales roughly flat, operating income down 3–5%, but innovation and restructuring initiatives provide long-term upside.
Altcoinlerin son dönemde Bitcoin’den daha iyi performans gösterdiği yönündeki yorumlar kripto piyasasında yeniden gündemde. Ancak bir analistin yaptığı basit karşılaştırma, bu görüşün tüm piyasa için geçerli olmayabileceğini ortaya koyuyor.
VirtualBacon adıyla bilinen trader Denis Liu, Bitcoin’in 22 Ağustos ve 9 Eylül’de neredeyse aynı seviyede olduğu iki günü karşılaştırdı. BTC bu iki tarihte sırasıyla 78.313 ve 78.440 dolar seviyesindeydi.
Peki Bitcoin yaklaşık aynı yerdeyken altcoinler ne yaptı?
Bitcoin Aynı Yerdeyken Altcoinler Ne Kazandı? Liu’nun karşılaştırmasına göre büyük altcoinlerin çoğu Bitcoin’deki hareketsizliğe rağmen güçlü bir ayrışma göstermedi.
Ethereum %1, XRP %2, Dogecoin %2, Tron %1 ve Cardano %3 gerilerken, büyük altcoinler arasındaki istisnalardan biri Avalanche oldu ve %2 yükseldi.
Liu’ya göre dokuz büyük altcoinin altısı, 22 Ağustos’taki seviyelerine yalnızca birkaç puan uzaklıkta kaldı. Bu da Bitcoin yükseldiğinde altcoinlerin de hareket ettiğini, ancak BTC yatay kaldığında bu kazançların önemli bölümünün geri verildiğini gösteriyor.
Buradaki temel soru ise şu: Altcoinler gerçekten Bitcoin‘i geride mi bırakıyor, yoksa yalnızca Bitcoin’in hareketlerini daha sert mi takip ediyor?
Hangi Altcoinler Bitcoin’den Daha İyi Performans Gösterdi? Karşılaştırmada tamamen ayrışan coinler de vardı.
Solana iki tarih arasındaki dönemde %10, BNB %9 ve Chainlink %5 yükseldi.
Ancak Liu, bu hareketlerin başka bir sorunu beraberinde getirdiğini düşünüyor. Bir coin yükselmeye başladıktan sonra hikâyesinin piyasada yaygın şekilde konuşulmasını beklemek, yatırımcının hareketin önemli bölümünü kaçırmasına neden olabilir.
Bu nedenle trader, daha güçlü performans gösteren altcoinleri takip etmek yerine Bitcoin’i elinde tutmayı tercih ettiğini söyledi.
Liu’nun yaklaşımı, altcoin rallisinin tamamını reddetmiyor. Asıl itirazı, birkaç güçlü performansın bütün piyasaya mal edilmesine.
Bitcoin’den sadece daha sert hareket eden bir coin, yine de Bitcoin’i takip ediyor.”
— VirtualBacon
“Altcoinler Bitcoin’i Geçiyor” Görüşü Neye Dayanıyor? Piyasada bunun tam tersini savunan analistler de bulunuyor.
Matthew Hyland, 100’den fazla büyük altcoinin farklı zaman dilimlerinde Bitcoin’den daha iyi performans gösterdiğini öne sürüyor.
Hyland, temmuz ayında yayımladığı değerlendirmesinde makro risk göstergelerinin 2016-2017 ve 2020-2021 dönemlerine benzer şekilde olumlu bir yapıya dönüştüğünü savunmuştu.
Analist ayrıca Total 2, Total 3 ve OTHERS gibi altcoin piyasasının genel performansını izleyen göstergelerin uzun vadeli düşüş trendlerini kırdığını belirtiyor.
Altcoin Sezonu Gerçekten Başladı mı? Hyland’in görüşünü destekleyen bir başka gelişme de vadeli işlem piyasasında yaşandı. Altcoin sürekli vadeli işlem sözleşmelerindeki açık pozisyon miktarı, Aralık 2024’ten bu yana ilk kez Bitcoin’in üzerindeki seviyeye çıktı.
Hyland bu gelişmeleri, şimdiye kadarki en büyük altcoin yükselişlerinden birinin hazırlığı olarak yorumluyor.
Ancak VirtualBacon’ın yaptığı fiyat karşılaştırması başka bir şey söylüyor: Bitcoin yaklaşık iki buçuk hafta boyunca aynı seviyelerde kalırken piyasanın en büyük altcoinlerinin çoğu belirgin bir şekilde ilerlemedi.
Dolayısıyla iki görüş aslında tamamen aynı soruya cevap vermiyor. Hyland gelecekte oluşabilecek daha geniş bir altcoin hareketine dikkat çekerken, Liu mevcut fiyat performansına bakarak bunun henüz piyasaya genellenemeyeceğini savunuyor.
Altcoinlerde Asıl Hareket Nerede? Veriler, “altcoinler Bitcoin’i geçiyor” ifadesinin şu aşamada bütün piyasayı kapsayan tek bir hikâye olmadığını gösteriyor.
Solana, BNB ve Chainlink gibi bazı altcoinler belirgin şekilde yükselirken büyük bölümün Bitcoin’e kıyasla sınırlı hareket ettiği görülüyor.
Bu nedenle önümüzdeki dönemde asıl izlenecek konu, birkaç altcoinin yükselmeye devam etmesi değil, bu performansın piyasanın geneline yayılıp yayılmayacağı olacak.
Bu içerik genel piyasa verilerine dayanır ve yatırım tavsiyesi değildir. Kendi araştırmanızı yapmanızı öneririz.
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Iranian officials announced that Iran will escalate its crackdown operations in response to U.S. attacks.
Iranian officials have stated that Iran will escalate its retaliatory strikes in response to the U.S. attack. (Jinshi)
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The U.S. Treasury Department said it will purchase between $40 billion and $60 billion in long-term government debt in the first operation of its expanded repurchase program, demonstrating Secretary Bessent’s resolve to curb the recent rise in borrowing costs. U.S. Treasuries extended their earlier decline following the announcement, indicating the program’s size fell short of some investors’ expectations. The success of the expanded purchase program remains to be seen. After the program was first announced last month, yields fell before rebounding later. The benchmark 10-year yield hit its highest level since 2023 last week. Economist Guha, a former staffer at the New York Fed, noted: “The challenge always lies in whether the impact of these interventions can persist without larger fundamental changes.” Moreover, the maximum size of the repurchase operation does not mean the Treasury will necessarily purchase that amount of Treasuries. However, in repurchases targeting long-term nominal debt, the department typically buys the full amount; since the program was relaunched in 2024, it has only failed to do so in two of 52 such operations. (Jinshi)
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Solana ecosystem prediction market World officially launches, opening to over 1 million waitlist users.
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Bubblemaps: 80% of LAPTOP traders are losing money, with two traders suffering losses ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
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a16z Crypto releases open-source zkVM Lattice Jolt, with quantum-resistant capabilities.
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As top crypto assets continue to show mixed price actions, it appears that institutional investors across the broad crypto market are gradually withdrawing their interest, causing momentum in the ETF market to fade.
While the broader crypto ETF market is seeing less participation from investors, the latest data from SosoValue shows that XRP has emerged as the only major cryptocurrency among Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana to attract fresh capital during the latest daily trading session.
XRP sees sustained demand After a day of zero participation in the XRP ETF ecosystem, it appears that investor demand for the XRP investment product has returned.
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Per the data, XRP ETFs recorded a modest $1.55 million in net inflows on September 8, while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs all posted net outflows on the same day.
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With XRP being the only asset that attracted fresh capital on that day, Bitcoin ETFs collectively recorded about $46.65 million in net outflows, while Ethereum and Solana ETFs saw $24.29 million and $667,720 in withdrawals on the same day.
Although XRP only saw a very modest capital flow into its funds, it has taken dominance over the ETF market, as it shows that investors are more interested in gaining exposure to XRP through regulated ETF products rather than other assets.
XRP reclaims $1.43While XRP is back on a bullish trajectory, showing a modest price gain of around 3% over the last day, the sustained demand for its ETF product could further drive price appreciation for the asset.
As such, traders are increasingly becoming optimistic about a $2 breakout for XRP as momentum continues to build despite market instability.
Solana traded near $103.40 on Wednesday, September 9, as market participants assessed whether its recent breakout above $100 would withstand a potential retest, or instead trigger another correction in the near term. At the time of writing, SOL was down roughly 0.3% over 24 hours but remained nearly 4% higher over the past week, reflecting an ongoing tug-of-war between bullish and cautious short-term views across higher and lower time frames.
Solana tests key daily breakout, $100 level in focusA daily chart shared by crypto analyst Inmortal showed Solana emerging from a several-month trading period between the high-$60s and high-$90s. This recent surge through the $98 to $100 resistance raised the question of whether this previous ceiling might now serve as solid support.
The chart highlighted a clear breakout in August, quickly followed by a phase of consolidation between $100 and $110. This structure remains constructive as long as Solana holds above the former resistance region. Inmortal outlined a scenario where SOL dips below $100 only to recover, projecting a possible move toward $150 if buyers reestablish momentum.
A retest and rebound from the $100 area could confirm this level as new support, particularly if Solana manages to close consistently above the recent consolidation range near $110. However, a decisive fall below the $98 to $100 zone would raise the risk of further losses, with analysts noting reference support levels at $82 and in the upper-$60s, should a deeper reversal unfold.
Inmortal considered the possibility of a temporary pullback below $100, followed by a swift recovery, potentially setting up a path for SOL to target $150 longer term. He emphasized that the integrity of $100 as support will be key for this scenario.
Short-term signals suggest possible correctionWhile the daily breakout signals optimism, short-term indicators remain less conclusive. More Crypto Online highlighted that Solana may still be in a C-wave decline according to Elliott Wave analysis, despite the recent rebound. The analyst identified a choppy, not fully confirmed bearish structure, which keeps short-term traders cautious.
At around $103.07, SOL faces a resistance cluster across several Fibonacci levels at $103.89, $104.53, $105.18, and $106.11, making the $104 to $106 range a critical zone for the current rally. A rejection from this area, followed by renewed weakness, would reinforce the case for further downside, first targeting support near $98 and later, the more significant zone between $94.39 and $94.83. Additional support may emerge between $91.57 and $90.46 if bearish momentum extends.
A clear move above $106.11 would disrupt this immediate bearish sequence, while a reclaim of the larger resistance at $110.50 could shift sentiment back to favor the bullish breakout scenario.
The analyst at More Crypto Online stressed that the $104-$106 region serves as both a short-term test for upward momentum and a potential trap for sellers if buyers stage a strong reversal above these levels.
These technical levels have caught the attention of both traders and market watchers, who continue to monitor the price action for signs of confirmation in either direction.
While traders remain focused on key levels in Solana’s chart, a broader shift is underway in asset management. Wall Street has started moving into Web3, with investors increasingly using platforms such as 1stepSwap to hold tokenized shares of major US companies, as well as gold and silver, directly in their crypto wallets. Such platforms utilize real-world asset tokenization and automated pricing, offering exposure to traditional securities without intermediaries.
For now, market participants remain watchful of how Solana navigates the critical $100 region. A strong hold or rapid reclaim of this level would fuel hopes for further upside, while a rejection and break of nearby supports could extend the correction into the mid-$90s, awaiting fresh buying interest.
A Unified Account for Fiat and Stablecoins@Altitude has embedded @MoonPay Enterprise virtual accounts directly into its global operating account, giving treasury teams a single interface that spans traditional banking and on-chain settlement on @Solana. The move addresses a persistent pain point for corporate treasurers: the need to maintain separate providers for fiat collection, stablecoin conversion, and cross-border payouts.
Under the arrangement, businesses using Altitude are issued dedicated virtual accounts that sit on familiar banking rails. On the Altitude platform, those settled assets land within a Solana-native treasury environment.
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The Altitude integration extends that consolidation to Solana-based treasury operations.
The integration routes funds through a compliance engine that connects legacy fiat systems directly to stablecoin rails, bypassing the correspondent banking chains that typically slow corporate money movement. For treasury operators on Altitude, that means the ability to receive fiat, hold stablecoins, and execute global payments from one compliant interface, without switching between platforms or managing multiple banking relationships.
The Altitude deal adds another layer to that enterprise push, this time targeting Solana-native businesses managing cross-border treasury flows.
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MoonPay: MoonPay Enterprise Launch Announcement
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The Paypers: MoonPay Enterprise Stablecoin Platform
While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.
Of these, value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. Value investors use fundamental analysis and traditional valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are being undervalued by the market at large.
Luckily, Zacks has developed its own Style Scores system in an effort to find stocks with specific traits. Value investors will be interested in the system's "Value" category. Stocks with both "A" grades in the Value category and high Zacks Ranks are among the strongest value stocks on the market right now.
One stock to keep an eye on is CNO Financial Group (CNO - Free Report) . CNO is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A.
Another notable valuation metric for CNO is its P/B ratio of 1.52. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 2.70. CNO's P/B has been as high as 1.75 and as low as 1.31, with a median of 1.50, over the past year.
Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. This is a preferred metric because revenue can't really be manipulated, so sales are often a truer performance indicator. CNO has a P/S ratio of 1.1. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 1.11.
These are only a few of the key metrics included in CNO Financial Group's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, CNO looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.
Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is approaching a key technical breakout that could signal improving conditions across the broader altcoin market.
Will DOGE Break Out?Trader Mercury said on Wednesday that Dogecoin may serve as a useful gauge for how supportive the market is becoming for altcoins.
While several individual tokens have recently outperformed, Mercury noted that a broader altcoin rally has yet to fully develop.
He is watching Dogecoin’s 200-day moving averages and a major horizontal resistance level, with DOGE currently consolidating beneath both.
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A decisive breakout, he said, could indicate that liquidity is beginning to rotate beyond a small group of outperformers and into lagging altcoins.
Trader Tardigrade pointed to Dogecoin nearing a cup-and-handle breakout, with confirmation requiring a close above resistance, stronger volume and follow-through. A confirmed breakout could target $0.10.
Solana DOGE Isn’t Native DogecoinDogecoin developer Mishaboar expressed caution around the newly announced Dogecoin bridge to Solana.
He stressed that DOGE moved through the bridge does not become native Dogecoin on Solana.
Instead, native DOGE is held on the Dogecoin blockchain through a multi-signature arrangement controlled by third-party signers, while a corresponding token is issued on Solana.
That means users give up direct custody of their DOGE while it is bridged and rely on the system’s signers and redemption mechanism to recover the original coins.
Mishaboar described the Solana version as effectively a redeemable representation of DOGE rather than DOGE itself.
He warned that bridges introduce signer, custody and redemption risks, pointing to past crypto bridges that were hacked or eventually shut down.
Mishaboar urged Sunrise and Wormhole in an X post on Sept. 8 to disclose their custody setup and provide public proof-of-reserves so users can verify that bridged DOGE on Solana remains fully backed.
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Institutional participation in the cryptocurrency market appears to be waning, with data indicating a slowdown in overall momentum within crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Fluctuating price activity among leading digital assets has coincided with a reduction in ETF market engagement from key investors.
XRP remains resilient amid ETF outflowsDespite a general decline in investor activity across major crypto ETFs, fresh data from SosoValue shows that XRP stood out as the only major digital asset to record net inflows in the latest trading session. ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana all saw net outflows, while XRP investment products bucked the trend.
On September 8, XRP ETFs registered net inflows of $1.55 million, recovering from a previous session of zero participation. In contrast, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined $46.65 million in net withdrawals, with Ethereum ETFs seeing $24.29 million flow out and Solana ETF products experiencing $667,720 in outflows, according to the same data set.
Although XRP’s net inflow figure is modest compared to the total assets under management for crypto ETFs, the movement highlights a growing interest in regulated exposure to XRP. This stands in sharp distinction to the broader trend of outflows among its competitors.
Market shift signals changing investor prioritiesThe shift in ETF flows suggests that, at least in recent sessions, institutional investors may be evaluating their crypto allocations and potentially favoring XRP exposure within regulated frameworks. Analysts noted that despite the relatively small amount, the inflow gives XRP an edge in the ETF market for that period.
This renewed demand has also coincided with a minor rebound in XRP’s market price, with the asset recording a gain of approximately 3% over the previous day. Trading optimism has grown, with some traders targeting a potential rally toward the $2 level should positive momentum continue.
XRP has emerged as the sole major asset to attract new capital into its ETF ecosystem, while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana saw continued withdrawals, highlighting shifting investor preferences in the current market environment.
Technical analysts are monitoring key levels in XRP’s price movements and ETF market performance, noting that investment flows can influence future price direction. This trend may be especially important if momentum carries through subsequent sessions.
Broader financial trends: Wall Street and Web3Analysts also point to broader financial industry trends, where traditional markets, long reliant on brokers and intermediaries, are witnessing fundamental shifts toward Web3 platforms. Companies such as 1stepSwap now allow investors to directly hold tokenized shares of U.S. companies, gold, and silver in their crypto wallets, removing intermediaries and facilitating instant price discovery through tokenization of real-world assets.
As the ETF landscape evolves, market participants are urged to closely track both asset flows and technical developments, with special focus on new avenues for regulated digital asset exposure.
Solana has emerged as the leading blockchain network in daily application revenue, according to the latest figures showing that its ecosystem applications generated approximately $6.56 million within a 24-hour window. This significantly surpasses competing chains and marks a period of both financial and technical recovery for Solana’s native token, SOL.
Revenue rankings among blockchainsData reveals that Solana far outpaced Robinhood Chain, which secured about $3.22 million in the same time frame. Binance Smart Chain (BSC) followed with $3.26 million, placing it narrowly ahead of Robinhood Chain but still well below Solana’s daily total. Hyperliquid L1, with around $1.94 million, exceeded Ethereum’s $1.59 million, shifting the traditional order among leading networks.
Notably, Base did not feature in the top five blockchains by daily application revenue. The consolidated rankings underline Solana’s dominant position, with its applications producing more than double the revenue generated by the Robinhood Chain ecosystem during the measured period.
Solana’s daily application revenue totaling $6.56 million reflects a broad surge in user activity and economic engagement across the network, distinguishing it from other major blockchains in this reporting window.
SOL price recovery and technical signalsSolana’s strong app revenue closely coincides with a notable recovery in the SOL token’s market price. SOL bounced back sharply from its June low of around $62 and is now trading near $104.40. August brought the largest technical breakthrough, as SOL surged beyond its key moving averages after stepping out of a protracted consolidation phase between $74 and $78.
At present, SOL is holding above the 20-day moving average at approximately $97.07, and remains well above the 200-day average, set near $91.38. The presence of the 50-day and 100-day averages in the $86 range further fortifies the support zone beneath SOL’s current price.
Following a brief stint in overbought territory, the relative strength index (RSI) has eased back to about 63, while trading volume has declined from its August peak. During this stabilization period, SOL has fluctuated mainly between $100 and $108. Market analysts highlight that a decisive move above the $108–$110 resistance band could unlock a potential rally toward $116 and possibly $120.
Economic trends and industry shiftsWhile app revenue and token price are independent metrics, Solana’s recent high revenue signals robust network activity and broader engagement within its ecosystem. The first psychological support for SOL rests near $100, reinforced by the strengthening 20-day moving average at $97, and backing from additional averages at lower levels.
Amid these dynamics, the blockchain industry is witnessing ongoing structural change. Whereas traditional markets often rely on complex intermediaries, a major transition is underway as Wall Street increasingly adopts Web3 strategies. Investors have begun turning to platforms such as 1stepSwap, which enable direct holding of top U.S. stocks, gold, and silver in crypto wallets. This evolution includes the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWAs), with automated systems optimizing market pricing in seconds, effectively bypassing conventional middlemen.
Despite a strong showing in app revenue, industry participants continue to emphasize that a higher SOL price is not inherently assured by elevated application activity metrics, given the separation between network utility and token valuation.
Solana’s robust daily revenue remains a clear reflection of its position as a growth leader among public blockchain networks, as the search for technical and market breakthroughs continues.
South Korea-based digital asset wallet company IoTrust, led by CEO Sangsu Baek, unveiled a new brand identity for DCENT on September 8, marking the first major rebranding since the brand was launched eight years ago.
As part of the rebranding, the English brand name has changed from “D’CENT” to “DCENT,” removing the apostrophe, while the Korean brand name remains unchanged.
The new slogan, “Own your future. At ease.”, reflects DCENT’s commitment to keeping ownership of digital assets in the hands of users while reducing the burden associated with storing and managing them. The new wordmark and signature color, “DCENT Lime,” visually represent this direction.
Beyond the Name: Expanding the Digital Asset ExperienceThe rebranding goes beyond changes to the brand name and visual identity. Hardware wallets have evolved from devices used primarily for asset storage into access points for approving transactions, participating in staking, and using a wide range of digital asset services.
In line with this evolution, DCENT is expanding into a brand that provides a comprehensive digital asset experience encompassing storage, backup, management, and utility.
The key phrase behind the rebranding is “Beyond Storage.” It represents DCENT’s commitment to making the entire digital asset journey more convenient—from secure storage to backup, recovery, management, and use.
Unveiled alongside the rebranding, DCENT X is a premium hardware wallet that embodies this direction through its product experience.
DCENT X is a cold wallet that allows users to clearly review what they are signing on its 2.4-inch AMOLED display and approve it with a single fingerprint. With the addition of the touchscreen- and fingerprint-enabled DCENT X, DCENT now offers a broader range of options suited to different storage preferences and usage environments, alongside its biometric hardware wallet and the card-style DCENT S.
DCENT S and DCENT X both feature a backup and recovery method using the Recovery Card. This approach reduces the inconvenience of manually writing down and storing a recovery phrase and allows users to manage their recovery information through a separate physical card, improving the convenience of digital asset storage.
From Personal Wallets to Enterprise and Institutional SolutionsDCENT is also expanding beyond individual users to provide digital asset management environments for businesses and institutions.
About DCENT EnterpriseDCENT Enterprise is an institutional solution designed to help businesses and institutions securely store and manage digital assets. It supports internal control mechanisms such as multi-level approvals, enabling organizations involving multiple authorized personnel to manage digital assets according to their internal policies.
Connecting personal hardware wallets and organization-level digital asset management solutions under a single DCENT brand represents the direction of the company’s business expansion through this rebranding.
“This rebranding marks the beginning of DCENT’s expansion beyond an asset storage device into a digital asset experience brand that connects backup, recovery, management, and utility,” said a representative of IoTrust. “We will continue to expand our business by broadening the options available to individual users through DCENT X and DCENT S, while supporting the digital asset management environments of businesses and institutions through DCENT Enterprise.”
DCENT currently supports more than 100 blockchain networks and over 10,000 tokens, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum, XRP Ledger, Solana, and Stellar (XLM).
Solana is poised to demonstrate that it is still the OG blockchain.
From an on-chain perspective, September got off to a good start. However, the majority of the early gains were driven by Robinhood Chain, which experienced a significant increase in DEX volume, transactions, and RWA adoption.
This naturally raised questions about whether Solana was losing some of its edge.
The most recent information, however, suggests that Solana is regaining its momentum. Following a brief loss of the number one position in terms of daily DEX volume to Robinhood Chain, Solana recovered in less than 72 hours.
It is now back above $2 billion per day in terms of DEX volume and is outpacing Robinhood Chain by a considerable margin.
Source: Artemis Notably, the address activity tells a similar story. According to the Token Terminal data, Solana boasts around 10x higher active addresses than Robinhood Chain, which speaks of the network’s activity difference.
In short, there is still no doubt about SOL’s demand. Even though Robinhood’s airdrop has attracted many new users, Solana’s fast adoption rate has not diminished any of the activity.
According to AMBCrypto, this is where the chart above begins to hold serious weight.
Like the chart shows, Solana is dominating x402 activity, outpacing Base and others for the second week in a row. Solana now comprises over 80% of total activity, suggesting growing adoption in the space of AI agents and stablecoin payments.
That gives Solana’s recent surge a more fundamental angle: its success is not only being driven by DEX activity but also by emerging agentic payments use cases.
In this regard, Solana [SOL] seems to be pulling ahead of Robinhood Chain, raising the question of whether the recent whale accumulation is being driven more by conviction than speculation.
Solana’s H2 rally is just getting started Solana is showing one of the most bullish technical setups in crypto at the moment.
From a technical perspective, SOL has closed its first green monthly candle in 10 months, with the monthly MACD nearing a bullish crossover. On the monthly chart, the RSI has broken above a two-year downtrend, suggesting that long-term momentum could be turning in favor of SOL.
In this regard, the Lookonchain data recently showed that a whale accumulated 285,503 SOL during the past three weeks, which makes the movement look more like a strategic move than a random one.
However, despite the recent bullish signs, analyst Ansem argues the market is not yet bullish enough.
Source: X Now, this is where Solana’s fundamentals start to matter.
While the recent shift in network traffic towards Robinhood may have rattled some, Solana’s technical and fundamental conviction is proving far more resistant to pressure.
If anything, the network is already regaining momentum across both DEX and agentic activity, making Ansem’s bullish thesis look less far-fetched.
With technicals trending higher, on-chain activity picking up, and Solana dominating the agentic transaction landscape, the fundamentals are proving increasingly difficult to ignore.
This could help explain why recent whale accumulation may just be the start of a deeper accumulation phase ahead.
Final Summary Solana is gaining momentum, with stronger activity across DEXs and agentic transactions.
Whales may be buying for the long term, as Solana’s fundamentals continue to improve.
Iranian officials announced that Iran will escalate its crackdown operations in response to U.S. attacks.
Iranian officials have stated that Iran will escalate its retaliatory strikes in response to the U.S. attack. (Jinshi)
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US Treasuries extended their decline after the repurchase announcement, with the market viewing the $6 billion cap as insufficient.
The U.S. Treasury Department said it will purchase between $40 billion and $60 billion in long-term government debt in the first operation of its expanded repurchase program, demonstrating Secretary Bessent’s resolve to curb the recent rise in borrowing costs. U.S. Treasuries extended their earlier decline following the announcement, indicating the program’s size fell short of some investors’ expectations. The success of the expanded purchase program remains to be seen. After the program was first announced last month, yields fell before rebounding later. The benchmark 10-year yield hit its highest level since 2023 last week. Economist Guha, a former staffer at the New York Fed, noted: “The challenge always lies in whether the impact of these interventions can persist without larger fundamental changes.” Moreover, the maximum size of the repurchase operation does not mean the Treasury will necessarily purchase that amount of Treasuries. However, in repurchases targeting long-term nominal debt, the department typically buys the full amount; since the program was relaunched in 2024, it has only failed to do so in two of 52 such operations. (Jinshi)
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Eric Trump mocks Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden over the botched launch of the LAPTOP token, saying he should go back to painting.
US President Donald Trump’s second son Eric Trump reposted a post about the meme coin LAPTOP’s sharp price crash after its launch, commenting: “Hunter should go back to painting.” His remarks target Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, who launched the meme coin LAPTOP. The reposted post notes that LAPTOP plummeted 98% within minutes of going live, adding that the project had originally planned to allocate a portion of its tokens to users who incurred losses from TRUMP-related transactions.
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Solana ecosystem prediction market World officially launches, opening to over 1 million waitlist users.
Solana ecosystem full on-chain prediction market World announced that its independent platform World.xyz has officially launched, with over 1 million users on its waitlist. The platform offers thousands of markets spanning sports, cryptocurrency, politics, finance, economics, and culture, covering all NFL regular seasons, 7 soccer leagues, F1 races, the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Since integrating Phantom in July, World has launched more than 150,000 markets. Each market on the platform consists of "Yes" and "No" contracts, priced between $0 and $1, and settled using Phantom’s U.S. dollar stablecoin CASH. Technically, World leverages Chainlink Data Streams and Chainlink Runtime Environment to provide market data and automated settlements, reducing manual intervention and dispute resolution wait times. Prediction markets for stock price movements, gold, silver, oil, natural gas, computing power, and weather will be rolled out sequentially.
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Bubblemaps: 80% of LAPTOP traders are losing money, with two traders suffering losses ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
Bubblemaps posted that profit and loss data for LAPTOP traders shows roughly 80% of participants are in the red, describing the token’s market performance as a "bloodbath". Specifically, two traders lost between $100,000 and $1 million, 100 lost over $10,000, 700 lost more than $1,000, and around 11,000 traders posted small losses. Bubblemaps did not further disclose the statistics’ time frame or the scope of the wallet sample used.
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a16z Crypto releases open-source zkVM Lattice Jolt, with quantum-resistant capabilities.
a16z Crypto has announced the release of a new version of its open-source zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM), Lattice Jolt. The update switches the underlying cryptography from elliptic curves to lattice cryptography, making the system quantum-resistant, and boosts both prover and verifier speeds by 2 to 3 times. Its proof size currently stands at under 100KB, which a16z Crypto claims is the smallest proof of any post-quantum zkVM. Lattice Jolt uses a novel polynomial commitment scheme called Akita, built on the Module-SIS lattice hardness assumption, with a target 128-bit security level. Akita was developed by LayerZero’s research and engineering team in collaboration with teams from Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Southern California, and a16z Crypto. Performance-wise, Lattice Jolt can prove over 2 million RISC-V cycles per second on a CPU-only device; with Apple Metal GPU acceleration, it exceeds 10 million cycles on a MacBook. The prover’s memory footprint has also dropped from roughly 300 bytes per cycle to 200 bytes, supporting proof generation for millions of compute cycles on mobile phones. The project will add additional zero-knowledge functionality via an upcoming academic paper.
US-listed XRP ETFs saw $1.55 million in inflows on September 8, the largest among 12 spot crypto fund groups. Only Hedera (HBAR) products joined them, with $431,180.
Four groups lost money, and six recorded no flow at all. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) had not all fallen on the same day since July 9.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Bled Together for the First Time Since JulyBTC funds lost $46.65 million, the heaviest loss in the group. Ethereum products followed with $24.29 million. Solana products shed a slimmer $667,719.
Those three had not fallen together in the previous 41 sessions. Hyperliquid (HYPE) funds lost $12.96 million, erasing the $10.52 million they collected on September 4.
Those four accounted for every dollar that left, $84.56 million in total, according to SoSoValue records.
US Spot Crypto ETF Net Flows Across 12 Groups, September 8, 2026. Source: SoSoValue/BeInCryptoFollow us on X to get the latest news as it happens
For XRP, Franklin’s XRPZ fund absorbed the entire $1.55 million inflow. The Bitwise, Canary, 21Shares, and Grayscale products all printed zeros.
The Avalanche (AVAX), BNB (BNB), Dogecoin (DOGE), Polkadot (DOGE), Chainlink (LINK), and Litecoin (LINK) funds all printed zeros. Momentum had already drained from the altcoin groups the previous week.
Monthly figures read softer than the daily numbers. Bitcoin funds still hold a $723.5 million gain for September, while Ethereum products sit on $106.43 million.
XRP funds have added $14.86 million this month, ahead of Solana at $4.58 million. Dogecoin and Hyperliquid are the only groups underwater for September.
The two groups that drew money also led the field on price. Hedera has gained 7.4% over seven days, XRP 7%, and Bitcoin 2.2%.
XRP Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto MarketsXRP changed hands near $1.44 on Tuesday, up 4.06% over 24 hours. Hyperliquid rose 3.3% to $86.77, while Solana added 2.03%.
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Franklin Crypto executive Chris Perkins defended Robinhood Chain as an “incredible unlock” on Monday’s Bits + Bips, a day before Bernstein told clients the network had become a source of earnings, then said the memecoin activity driving much of its volume is “not an investment.”
Memecoins push Robinhood chain past Solana, BNB in fees
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Robinhood launched its own blockchain on July 1 and spent the summer fielding questions about what it was for. Chris Perkins, head of Franklin Crypto, used Monday’s episode of Bits + Bips to answer one of them, and a day later Bernstein told clients the same thing in different words.
“I wanna defend Robinhood Chain here for a second because I thought it was an incredible unlock. They are printing money,” Perkins said on the show, recalling being in London for the launch. He praised how the company built the network, calling it “the DeFi mullet in action,” an industry phrase for a mainstream front end running on DeFi rails behind the scenes.
Bernstein’s analysts, led by Gautam Chhugani, told clients in a Tuesday note that they were keeping an Outperform rating and a $160 price target on Robinhood Markets. “The chain is now earnings,” they wrote, putting daily trading fees at $2 million to $4 million. Over the previous 15 days the network led every other chain with roughly $33 million. Solana took about $11 million in the same stretch, and BNB Chain close to $9 million. Nearly 90% of that revenue stays with Robinhood, the analysts said, with about a tenth going to Arbitrum, whose technology the chain runs on, and under 1% to Ethereum.
The Fees Are Only Days Old The money arrived fast. Robinhood Chain has taken in $23.8 million in fees over the past seven days against $33.5 million over 30, meaning roughly 71% of its month came from its last week, DefiLlama data shows. Solana collected $4.3 million over the same seven days.
What the Fees Are Made Of Much of the activity is memecoins paired against thinly traded stocks. Host Austin Campbell said on the show that FARMI, a Nasdaq-listed Chinese dried mushroom seller with 15 employees, ran 350% on Wednesday with 720 million shares changing hands, about 90 times its average, after a memecoin using its ticker began trading on Robinhood Chain. Campbell compared the pattern to bucket shops, saying “capitalizing on thinly traded names at off hours to push price” was the same behavior.
Perkins, asked directly about it in the next segment, did not defend that part. “I think it’s a game,” he said. “It’s not an investment.” He called the equities linkage “GameStop 2.0,” said anyone playing is “probably gonna lose money” and added that manipulating these markets is illegal where the assets are commodities. On the chain permitting it at all, he said, “people can do what people feel like doing,” and called that “part of the things of running a decentralized chain.”
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In July, Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission, the CVM, created a dedicated Tokenization Working Group to study the registration, custody, trading, and settlement of securities using distributed ledger technology.
The group has also been tasked with proposing an experimental regulatory regime for tokenized securities, placing tokenization directly within the regulator’s agenda for the modernization of Brazil’s capital markets.
Meanwhile, Brazilian tokenization platform Liqi Digital Assets and XDC Network have renewed their partnership for another two years and raised the total targeted issuance from $500 million to $2 billion through 2028.
The new agreement consists of the original $500 million, which the companies say has already been completed, alongside a further $1.5 billion in planned issuance.
Liqi Reached Its Original $500 Million Target Nine Months Early The expansion follows faster-than-expected issuance under the companies’ first agreement.
Liqi and XDC initially signed their partnership in April 2025, setting a target of up to $500 million in real-world assets over 24 months. According to the companies, that target was reached in roughly 15 months, nine months ahead of schedule.
This makes Liqi the largest issuer of yield-bearing assets on XDC, according to the company. The company says approximately $835 million has now been tokenized across 386 series and 60 asset pools, supported by 378 smart contracts deployed on XDC mainnet.
Daniel Coquieri, CEO and co-founder of Liqi Digital Assets, said the original target was set at a time when institutional demand was harder to gauge.
“We signed the first agreement with a target that looked aggressive: half a billion dollars in two years. We delivered in fifteen months, because Brazil’s structured credit market was already there – what was missing was the infrastructure. We tripled the commitment because demand tripled. What we are building is not a blockchain pilot: it is the rail that regulated banks and originators run credit through, with auditable collateral and on-chain settlement.”
Under the renewed agreement, XDC will remain Liqi’s exclusive blockchain for RWA issuance. The companies intend to expand into additional forms of structured credit, trade finance and receivables generated by larger originators.
Tokenized Credit Is a Growing Part of the RWA Market The credit focus is key because the RWA market is expanding beyond the tokenized US Treasury products that drove much of its earlier institutional growth.
RWA.xyz currently tracks $7.82 billion of distributed tokenized credit and another $37.73 billion of represented credit assets across more than 2,500 assets. The category includes corporate credit, structured credit, specialty finance and other forms of non-sovereign debt.
Tokenized Credit Market Snapshot as of September 9, 2026. Source: RWA.XYZ Liqi’s activity sits within this part of the market. According to the company, assets already issued on XDC include trade receivables, payroll-deductible loans, debentures, corporate credit and Brazilian receivables certificates. Issuances have involved institutions including Itaú BBA, Banco BV, Banco ABC Brasil and Creditas.
Diego Consimo, Head of LATAM at XDC Network, said:
“These are structured credit operations, originated within the regulated financial market, that now use blockchain as an effective part of their infrastructure.”
For XDC, securing additional issuance also strengthens its exposure to the RWA sector at a time when competition between blockchains for tokenized assets is growing.
Ethereum currently leads distributed RWA value with around $17.6 billion, followed by BNB Chain, Solana and Stellar, according to RWA.xyz.
Brazil Brings Tokenization Into Capital Markets Brazilian regulators are also increasing their focus on how tokenized assets should operate within the existing financial system.
The CVM’s new working group includes representatives from 14 areas of the regulator and has already begun discussions with organizations including ANBIMA, ABCripto, ABToken and other capital-market participants. Its mandate includes examining custody, registration, trading and settlement using DLT systems.
Brazil’s Central Bank has separately explored tokenized finance through Drex, a DLT-based environment designed for regulated financial intermediaries and programmable financial services.
Commercial issuance and regulatory development are therefore beginning to come together. Credit instruments can already be created and settled through blockchain systems, while regulators are working through how those systems should interact with established securities-market rules.
The Liqi-XDC agreement offers an indication of the volumes that could follow if institutional adoption continues. However, the $2 billion commitment remains a forward target rather than completed issuance, with $1.5 billion still scheduled to be brought on-chain during the next two years.
For Brazil’s tokenization market, reaching that target would show that tokenized credit can progress from comparatively small deployments into repeat issuance involving regulated banks, originators and established financial instruments.
SEC filing documents surfaced online purportedly show new listing standards that would explicitly name XRP alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Litecoin as eligible commodities for a new class of exchange-traded products, according to a post from independent crypto news account RippleXity, which is not affiliated with Ripple Labs.
Nasdaq Texas filed a proposed rule change with the SEC on August 20 to amend Rule 5711(d), governing generic listing standards for Commodity-Based Trust Shares. The alleged unpublished documents show that the SEC published notice of the filing, with an order granting accelerated approval, on September 3, with the document scheduled to appear in the Federal Register on September 9.
According to excerpts shared by RippleXity, the filing outlines examples of how a proposed 15% buffer allowance would apply, including a scenario in which a Commodity-Based Trust Share holds 95% of its net asset value in Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP, structured to qualify as “eligible commodities” under Rule 5711(d)(iv)(A)(2) and (3).
The proposed changes would reportedly allow up to 15% of a trust’s net asset value to consist of assets that don’t meet standard eligibility criteria, introduce a formal definition for “digital commodity,” and permit actively managed strategies within these products.
Other mainstream outlets have not independently confirmed the contents or authenticity of the filing excerpts as presented. The claims originate from RippleXity, a self-described independent, community-powered news platform built on the XRP Ledger that states it is not affiliated with Ripple or Ripple Labs Inc.
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Robinhood, the American financial services company known for its commission-free trading platform, launched its own blockchain, Robinhood Chain, on July 1. This new venture quickly became a focal point in the decentralized finance (DeFi) community throughout the summer, raising questions about its purpose and business strategy.
Network earnings surgeChris Perkins, who leads Franklin Crypto, addressed these questions on the Bits + Bips podcast, describing Robinhood Chain as an “incredible unlock” for the company. He commended the blockchain’s architecture, referring to it as the “DeFi mullet in action,” an industry term for platforms with a user-friendly interface running on sophisticated DeFi technology.
Market research firm Bernstein, led by analyst Gautam Chhugani, issued a note to clients maintaining an Outperform rating and setting a $160 price target for Robinhood Markets. Bernstein reported that Robinhood Chain’s daily trading fees reached between $2 million and $4 million, placing it ahead of other major blockchains in recent weeks.
During a 15-day period, Robinhood Chain generated approximately $33 million in trading fees, outshining Solana with $11 million and BNB Chain with roughly $9 million. Almost 90% of Robinhood Chain’s revenue flows directly to Robinhood, while about 10% goes to Arbitrum, the technology platform the blockchain is built on. Less than 1% is paid to Ethereum for settlement services.
DefiLlama data indicated that Robinhood Chain amassed $23.8 million in trading fees over the most recent seven days, representing roughly 71% of its $33.5 million total for the previous 30 days. By comparison, Solana collected just $4.3 million in fees in the same week.
Blockchain7-Day Fees15-Day Fees30-Day FeesRobinhood Chain$23.8 million~$33 million$33.5 millionSolana$4.3 million$11 millionData not specifiedBNB ChainData not specified~$9 millionData not specifiedArbitrum is a layer-2 scaling solution designed for Ethereum, offering faster and cheaper transactions by processing them off the main Ethereum chain and then sending the summary proofs back to the mainnet.
Mini dictionary: Arbitrum, a leading Ethereum layer-2 rollup solution, enables greater scalability for decentralized applications by using off-chain processing while maintaining compatibility with Ethereum smart contracts.
Growth fueled by memecoinsA significant portion of Robinhood Chain’s activity centers around memecoins, which are often paired with thinly traded stocks. On the Bits + Bips podcast, host Austin Campbell highlighted an example involving FARMI, a Chinese dried mushroom company listed on Nasdaq with only 15 employees. Following the launch of a memecoin using its ticker, FARMI shares surged 350% in a single day, with 720 million shares trading hands—90 times the normal volume.
Perkins described the situation as “GameStop 2.0,” warning that “anyone playing is probably gonna lose money” and stated that market manipulation with such assets is illegal when they are considered commodities.
Campbell likened this activity to “bucket shops,” referencing entities that profit by exploiting thinly traded assets outside conventional market hours to push prices.
When questioned directly, Perkins refrained from supporting this aspect of Robinhood Chain. He characterized the equities-linked memecoin trend as more of a game than an investment, emphasizing the risks and reinforcing that decentralized chains enable such speculative behavior.
While discussing the permissiveness of the platform, Perkins noted, “people can do what people feel like doing,” describing it as an inherent feature of managing a decentralized blockchain.
This recent surge in memecoin trading has raised new questions about the responsibility of blockchain operators in overseeing market activity, especially when traditional equity tickers are involved in speculative crypto assets.
US Treasuries extended their decline after the repurchase announcement, with the market viewing the $6 billion cap as insufficient.
The U.S. Treasury Department said it will purchase between $40 billion and $60 billion in long-term government debt in the first operation of its expanded repurchase program, demonstrating Secretary Bessent’s resolve to curb the recent rise in borrowing costs. U.S. Treasuries extended their earlier decline following the announcement, indicating the program’s size fell short of some investors’ expectations. The success of the expanded purchase program remains to be seen. After the program was first announced last month, yields fell before rebounding later. The benchmark 10-year yield hit its highest level since 2023 last week. Economist Guha, a former staffer at the New York Fed, noted: “The challenge always lies in whether the impact of these interventions can persist without larger fundamental changes.” Moreover, the maximum size of the repurchase operation does not mean the Treasury will necessarily purchase that amount of Treasuries. However, in repurchases targeting long-term nominal debt, the department typically buys the full amount; since the program was relaunched in 2024, it has only failed to do so in two of 52 such operations. (Jinshi)
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Eric Trump mocks Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden over the botched launch of the LAPTOP token, saying he should go back to painting.
US President Donald Trump’s second son Eric Trump reposted a post about the meme coin LAPTOP’s sharp price crash after its launch, commenting: “Hunter should go back to painting.” His remarks target Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, who launched the meme coin LAPTOP. The reposted post notes that LAPTOP plummeted 98% within minutes of going live, adding that the project had originally planned to allocate a portion of its tokens to users who incurred losses from TRUMP-related transactions.
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Bubblemaps: 80% of LAPTOP traders are losing money, with two traders suffering losses ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
Bubblemaps posted that profit and loss data for LAPTOP traders shows roughly 80% of participants are in the red, describing the token’s market performance as a "bloodbath". Specifically, two traders lost between $100,000 and $1 million, 100 lost over $10,000, 700 lost more than $1,000, and around 11,000 traders posted small losses. Bubblemaps did not further disclose the statistics’ time frame or the scope of the wallet sample used.
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a16z Crypto releases open-source zkVM Lattice Jolt, with quantum-resistant capabilities.
a16z Crypto has announced the release of a new version of its open-source zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM), Lattice Jolt. The update switches the underlying cryptography from elliptic curves to lattice cryptography, making the system quantum-resistant, and boosts both prover and verifier speeds by 2 to 3 times. Its proof size currently stands at under 100KB, which a16z Crypto claims is the smallest proof of any post-quantum zkVM. Lattice Jolt uses a novel polynomial commitment scheme called Akita, built on the Module-SIS lattice hardness assumption, with a target 128-bit security level. Akita was developed by LayerZero’s research and engineering team in collaboration with teams from Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Southern California, and a16z Crypto. Performance-wise, Lattice Jolt can prove over 2 million RISC-V cycles per second on a CPU-only device; with Apple Metal GPU acceleration, it exceeds 10 million cycles on a MacBook. The prover’s memory footprint has also dropped from roughly 300 bytes per cycle to 200 bytes, supporting proof generation for millions of compute cycles on mobile phones. The project will add additional zero-knowledge functionality via an upcoming academic paper.
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Vitalik: Hopes EIP-8288 will be included in the I-star Upgrade to significantly reduce the cost of quantum-secure transactions
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has published a post detailing the recursive STARK mempool proposal EIP-8288, which he aims to include in Ethereum’s I-star upgrade following the Hegota upgrade. The proposal cuts on-chain computation and data costs by offloading signatures and proofs from Ethereum’s core execution path and recursively aggregating STARKs within the mempool. Vitalik noted that the solution supports low-cost quantum-secure signatures and privacy protocols, with the cost of quantum-secure private transactions projected to drop from around 10 million Gas to tens of thousands of Gas. It is also compatible with new signature or proof schemes such as Falcon and ML-DSA without modifying the EVM, while enabling private account abstraction. Per the design, nodes will periodically aggregate transaction dependencies and generate recursive STARKs, and block builders will produce proofs for transactions slated for inclusion in blocks. Each block’s additional on-chain overhead is approximately a 100–300 KB STARK, plus 96 bytes of data per statement to be proven. The scheme may also drive Ethereum to adopt RISC-V as the standard instruction set for recursive STARKs.
Kripto para piyasasında kullanıcı aktivitesiyle öne çıkan blockchain ağları ve protokollerin güncel sıralaması açıklandı. Paylaşılan veriler, büyük Layer-1 ve Layer-2 ağlarının yanı sıra merkeziyetsiz borsalar, altyapı projeleri ve RWA odaklı platformlardaki kullanıcı hareketliliğini de gözler önüne serdi. TRON 3,7 milyon aktif kullanıcıyla listenin zirvesine yerleşirken, World Mobile Chain ve BNB Chain ilk üç sırayı tamamladı. Solana ise 2,3 milyon aktif kullanıcıya ulaşmasının yanı sıra kullanıcı aktivitesindeki yüzde 13,2’lik artışla listenin dikkat çeken projelerinden biri oldu.
TRON Zirvede, BNB Chain İlk Üçte Güncel verilere göre TRON, 3,7 milyon aktif kullanıcıyla listenin zirvesinde yer alarak güçlü kullanıcı tabanını korudu. Buna rağmen ağdaki kullanıcı aktivitesinde önceki döneme kıyasla yüzde 2,2 oranında sınırlı bir düşüş kaydedildi. World Mobile Chain ise 3,2 milyon aktif kullanıcı ve yüzde 12,1’lik artışla ikinci sıraya yükselerek dikkat çekici bir performans sergiledi. BNB Chain, 2,7 milyon aktif kullanıcıyla üçüncü sırada yer alırken, ağdaki kullanıcı aktivitesinin yüzde 21,8 gerilemesi öne çıkan negatif gelişmelerden biri oldu.
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Solana 2,3 milyon aktif kullanıcıyla dördüncü sırada yer aldı. SOL ekosistemindeki kullanıcı aktivitesinin yüzde 13,2 yükselmesi, büyük blockchain ağları arasında Solana’yı pozitif ayrıştırdı.
İlk dört projenin sıralaması şöyle gerçekleşti:
TRON: 3,7 milyon World Mobile Chain: 3,2 milyon BNB Chain: 2,7 milyon Solana: 2,3 milyon Ethereum, Uniswap ve Robinhood da Listede opBNB yaklaşık 765,8 bin kullanıcıyla beşinci sırada yer alırken, kullanıcı aktivitesinde yüzde 42,9 düşüş yaşandı. Ethereum ise 542,7 bin aktif kullanıcıyla altıncı sıraya yerleşti. Listenin devamında Uniswap 509,8 bin, Robinhood 493,1 bin ve Polygon 476,3 bin kullanıcıyla öne çıktı. Özellikle Uniswap’taki yüzde 44,4 ve Robinhood’daki yüzde 80,1 oranındaki artış dikkat çekti.
Paylaşılan verilere göre sıralama şu şekilde oluştu:
TRON: 3,7 milyon World Mobile Chain: 3,2 milyon BNB Chain: 2,7 milyon Solana: 2,3 milyon opBNB: 765,8 bin Ethereum: 542,7 bin Uniswap: 509,8 bin Robinhood: 493,1 bin Polygon: 476,3 bin Celo Veriler yalnızca blockchain ağlarını değil, merkeziyetsiz borsalar, altyapı projeleri ve RWA odaklı platformları da kapsıyor. Bu nedenle aktif kullanıcı sayıları, farklı proje kategorilerindeki zincir üstü kullanımın genel görünümünü ortaya koyuyor.
Değerlendirme Güncel veriler TRON’un kullanıcı sayısında liderliğini koruduğunu gösterirken, Solana’daki artış da dikkat çekiyor. BNB Chain ve opBNB tarafındaki düşüşler ise kullanıcı aktivitesindeki zayıflamayı ortaya koyuyor. Uniswap ve Robinhood gibi projelerde görülen güçlü artışlar, kullanıcı ilgisinin yalnızca büyük Layer-1 ağlarıyla sınırlı kalmadığını gösteriyor. Önümüzdeki dönemde bu eğilimin devam edip etmemesi, ilgili altcoinlerin ve ekosistemlerin performansı açısından önemli bir gösterge olabilir.
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Stock to Watch: Insulet (PODD - Free Report) Acton, MA-based Insulet Corporation manufactures and sells its proprietary continuous insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent diabetes. The company designed Omnipod, a small, lightweight, self-adhesive disposable tubeless device that can be worn in multiple locations, including the abdomen, hip, back of the upper arm, upper thigh or lower back.
PODD is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. PODD has a Growth Style Score of B, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 31% for the current fiscal year.
Seven analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $6.51 per share. PODD also boasts an average earnings surprise of +13.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, PODD should be on investors' short list.
IQVIA Holdings Inc. (“IQVIA”) NYSE:IQV today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, IQVIA Inc. (the “Issuer”), intends to raise $2,000,000,000 through an offering of senior notes due 2034 (the “Notes”).
The proceeds from the Notes offering will be used to redeem in full the Issuer’s Senior 5.000% Notes due 2026, to repay a portion of the outstanding indebtedness under the Issuer’s revolving credit facility and to pay fees and expenses related to the Notes offering. The consummation of the Notes offering is subject to market and other customary conditions.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the Notes in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Notes to be offered have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Notes are being offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in the United States in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. Any offer of the Notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum.
About IQVIA
IQVIA NYSE:IQV is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. IQVIA’s portfolio of solutions are powered by IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ to deliver actionable insights and services built on high-quality health data, Healthcare-grade AI®, advanced analytics, the latest technologies and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA is committed to using AI responsibly, with AI-powered capabilities built on best-in-class approaches to privacy, regulatory compliance and patient safety, and delivering AI to the high standards of trust, scalability and precision demanded by the industry. With approximately 94,000 employees in over 100 countries, including experts in healthcare, life sciences, data science, technology and operational excellence, IQVIA is dedicated to accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
IQVIA is a global leader in protecting individual patient privacy. The company uses a wide variety of privacy enhancing technologies and safeguards to protect individual privacy while generating and analyzing information on a scale that helps healthcare stakeholders identify disease patterns and correlate with the precise treatment path and therapy needed for better outcomes. IQVIA’s insights and execution capabilities help biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical companies, medical researchers, government agencies, payers and other healthcare stakeholders tap into a deeper understanding of diseases, human behaviors and scientific advances, in an effort to advance their path toward cures.
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Lennar (LEN - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended August 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on September 16. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis homebuilder is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.30 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -35%.
Revenues are expected to be $8.33 billion, down 5.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 1.2% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. 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.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Lennar?For Lennar, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -7.34%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Lennar will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Lennar would post earnings of $1.23 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.31, delivering a surprise of +6.50%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
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Lennar doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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, /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $275,000 water infrastructure project on Thompson Avenue in Bluefield.
"Ongoing, proactive investments are critical to help maintain and improve the reliability and resiliency of our systems," said Scott Wyman, President of West Virginia American Water. "This infrastructure upgrade project on Thomspon Avenue will help maintain safe, reliable water service for the Bluefield community."
The project will take place on Thompson Avenue, from Walton Avenue to Maryland Avenue. Crews will replace 600 feet of aging pipe with 2-inch PVC main, with work scheduled to be completed by the end of October. Final street restoration will be completed in fall 2026. Work will occur Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and traffic restrictions will be in place for the duration of the project.
This infrastructure upgrade project is part of West Virginia American Water's plan to invest more than $129 million in ongoing infrastructure upgrades across the state in 2026, supporting the economic health of communities across the company's service area. Economic impact studies show that for every $1 million invested in water infrastructure, upwards of 10 jobs are generated throughout local economies.
Over the past decade, West Virginia American Water has invested over $805 million in infrastructure projects and capital upgrades to address aging infrastructure across the Mountain State, including more than 168 miles of new water main. To learn more about these ongoing investments, visit the company's interactive upgrade map.
During construction, customers may experience temporary service interruptions, discolored water, and/or lower than normal water pressure. Crews will work as quickly as possible to shorten the length of these temporary inconveniences. To report water related emergencies such as leaks, main breaks or other service disruptions, customers can submit a service request on the company's website.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About West Virginia American Water
West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state with approximately 315 dedicated employees working to provide safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 610,000 people.
The New York Times Company (NYT) Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference September 9, 2026 9:30 AM EDT
Company Participants
William Bardeen - Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer
Conference Call Participants
Jason Bazinet - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Presentation
Jason Bazinet
Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Welcome, everyone. We're super excited to have Will Bardeen, CFO of The New York Times, with us this morning. Will, thank you so much for coming.
William Bardeen
Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer
Thanks, Jason. Great to be here.
Question-and-Answer Session
Jason Bazinet
Citigroup Inc., Research Division
So I want to kick off, I really like your origin story, maybe I have this wrong, but I think you -- before you became the CFO, you were, sort of, integral in designing, sort of, the firm's digital strategy. Is that fair?
William Bardeen
Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer
Yes. I think that is fair. I've been in the CFO seat for 3 years, but had begun as the head of strategy all the way back in 2010.
Jason Bazinet
Citigroup Inc., Research Division
In 2010. And I think your story is interesting just because not -- I can't think of many companies that have been as successful in this digital pivot as you have been. So I give a lot of credit for being the, sort of, architect of this. But my question is, as you've watched this strategy unspool over -- what are we now, do you say, 2010?
William Bardeen
Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer
Yes. So I mean part of the leadership team over the last, say, 15 years, that has -- I mean, I think, at this stage, fair to say, The Times has transformed into a digitally native company that's innovating rapidly.
Tariff tantrums and general weakness in the clothing retailer space have constricted shares in American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) throughout most of 2026. Rick Ducat highlights the key support and resistance levels to watch in the stock chart, including what he calls the "ultimate line in the sand" for support that will signal further downside action if broken.
US Treasuries extended their decline after the repurchase announcement, with the market viewing the $6 billion cap as insufficient.
The U.S. Treasury Department said it will purchase between $40 billion and $60 billion in long-term government debt in the first operation of its expanded repurchase program, demonstrating Secretary Bessent’s resolve to curb the recent rise in borrowing costs. U.S. Treasuries extended their earlier decline following the announcement, indicating the program’s size fell short of some investors’ expectations. The success of the expanded purchase program remains to be seen. After the program was first announced last month, yields fell before rebounding later. The benchmark 10-year yield hit its highest level since 2023 last week. Economist Guha, a former staffer at the New York Fed, noted: “The challenge always lies in whether the impact of these interventions can persist without larger fundamental changes.” Moreover, the maximum size of the repurchase operation does not mean the Treasury will necessarily purchase that amount of Treasuries. However, in repurchases targeting long-term nominal debt, the department typically buys the full amount; since the program was relaunched in 2024, it has only failed to do so in two of 52 such operations. (Jinshi)
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Eric Trump mocks Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden over the botched launch of the LAPTOP token, saying he should go back to painting.
US President Donald Trump’s second son Eric Trump reposted a post about the meme coin LAPTOP’s sharp price crash after its launch, commenting: “Hunter should go back to painting.” His remarks target Hunter Biden, son of former US President Joe Biden, who launched the meme coin LAPTOP. The reposted post notes that LAPTOP plummeted 98% within minutes of going live, adding that the project had originally planned to allocate a portion of its tokens to users who incurred losses from TRUMP-related transactions.
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Solana ecosystem prediction market World officially launches, opening to over 1 million waitlist users.
Solana ecosystem full on-chain prediction market World announced that its independent platform World.xyz has officially launched, with over 1 million users on its waitlist. The platform offers thousands of markets spanning sports, cryptocurrency, politics, finance, economics, and culture, covering all NFL regular seasons, 7 soccer leagues, F1 races, the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Since integrating Phantom in July, World has launched more than 150,000 markets. Each market on the platform consists of "Yes" and "No" contracts, priced between $0 and $1, and settled using Phantom’s U.S. dollar stablecoin CASH. Technically, World leverages Chainlink Data Streams and Chainlink Runtime Environment to provide market data and automated settlements, reducing manual intervention and dispute resolution wait times. Prediction markets for stock price movements, gold, silver, oil, natural gas, computing power, and weather will be rolled out sequentially.
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Bubblemaps: 80% of LAPTOP traders are losing money, with two traders suffering losses ranging from $100,000 to $1 million.
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a16z Crypto releases open-source zkVM Lattice Jolt, with quantum-resistant capabilities.
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Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
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Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: Terex (TEX - Free Report) Terex is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. It also manufactures commercial and custom fire and ambulance vehicles, and recreational vehicles. Its products are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific and sold globally. 2025 was a transformational year, marking the successful integration of Environmental Solutions Group and the initiation of the merger with REV, which was concluded in February 2026.
TEX is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of B thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 12.59; value investors should take notice.
For fiscal 2026, 11 analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.16 to $5.00 per share. TEX boasts an average earnings surprise of +14.6%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, TEX should be on investors' short list.
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A securities class action alleges Wall Street's models for Bloom Energy Corporation were built on management's repeated "no China supply chain" assurances, until a July 8, 2026 investigative report traced Chinese scandium into the Company's supply base and BE shares fell $15.28.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP alerts investors in Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE) that a securities class action has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased securities between February 27, 2025 and July 8, 2026. Learn more about the case. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.
BE closed at $254.29 on July 8, 2026, down $15.28 per share, or 5.7%, on unusually heavy trading volume after Hunterbrook Media published a report titled "Bloom's Big Lie." The lead plaintiff deadline in this matter is September 28, 2026.
Coverage Built on Supply Chain Assurances
Analysts covering the fuel cell sector spent the Class Period modeling tariff and rare earth exposure for a company that told the market it had none. On an April 30, 2025 earnings call, management reaffirmed 29% margin guidance for the year and told analysts the tariff impact could be mitigated to roughly 100 basis points, citing a supply base that was not dependent on China. Coverage indicated that this sourcing profile was treated as a structural advantage relative to peers exposed to Beijing's export controls.
Analyst Coverage Timeline
February 27, 2025: Fiscal 2024 results and a Form 10-K stating the supply chain "does not have significant exposure to China" anchor sector models. April 30, 2025: Management reaffirms 29% margin guidance and frames tariff exposure at approximately 100 basis points. July 31, 2025: The Company narrows expected fiscal 2025 gross margin impact from tariffs to approximately one percent. October 28, 2025: A Form 10-Q acknowledges China supplies 70% of rare earth metals used at tier 2 and tier 3 sub-assembly suppliers, while maintaining the supply chain is not dependent on China. July 8, 2026: The Hunterbrook report traces four alleged China-linked routes, including scandium oxide shipped directly to a Delaware plant and materials routed through Thailand, Japan, and South Korea, prompting reassessment of the sourcing narrative. Why Analyst Shifts Matter for Investors
The lawsuit contends that the assurances feeding sell-side models were materially false because Bloom Energy allegedly obtained scandium through intermediaries sourcing from China, understating its reliance on Chinese material. Analysts noted the Company's positioning as insulated from rare earth export controls, a premise the complaint alleges lacked a reasonable basis.
"When analyst expectations are built on incomplete or misleading company disclosures, the resulting corrections can cause significant investor harm. Here, the complaint alleges Bloom Energy's stated independence from Chinese scandium sourcing was central to how the market assessed its tariff and rare earth risk." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the BE Lawsuit
Q: What specific misstatements does the BE lawsuit allege? A: The complaint alleges Bloom Energy made materially false or misleading statements regarding its independence from Chinese scandium and Chinese supply chain exposure during the Class Period. When a July 8, 2026 report traced Chinese scandium into the Company's supply base through intermediaries in Thailand, Japan, and South Korea, the stock price declined sharply.
Q: How much did BE stock drop? A: Shares fell approximately 5.7%, a decline of $15.28 per share, to close at $254.29 on July 8, 2026 following publication of the report. Investors who purchased shares during the Class Period at allegedly inflated prices and suffered losses may be eligible to seek compensation.
Q: Who are the defendants named in the BE lawsuit? A: The complaint names Bloom Energy Corporation and individual defendants including senior executives who signed SEC filings, made public statements, or certified financial disclosures under Sarbanes-Oxley.
Q: What is a lead plaintiff and why does it matter? A: A lead plaintiff is the investor appointed by the court to represent the entire class. Lead plaintiffs are typically investors with the largest documented losses. Being appointed does not increase individual recovery but gives direct oversight of how the case is run.
Q: What do BE investors need to do right now? A: Gather brokerage records including purchase dates, share quantities, and prices paid. Contact Levi & Korsinsky for a free, no-obligation evaluation at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500. No immediate action is required to remain eligible as an absent class member.
Q: What if I already sold my BE shares -- can I still recover losses? A: Yes. Eligibility is based on when you purchased, not whether you still hold the shares. Investors who bought during the Class Period and sold at a loss may still be eligible to participate.
Q: What does it cost me to participate? A: There is no upfront cost to contact the firm. Securities class actions are generally handled on a pure contingency basis, with no retainer and no out-of-pocket costs. Any attorneys' fees and expenses awarded to class counsel are subject to court approval.
Q: How long will the lawsuit take to resolve? A: Securities class actions typically take two to four years from initial filing to resolution. Timing depends on the court schedule, case developments, and whether the matter is dismissed, settled, or litigated further.
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Key Takeaways Bloom Energy will join the S&P 500 on Sept. 21, spotlighting ETFs holding the fuel cell giant.Bloom Energy posted record $1.07 billion in Q2 revenues, up 166% year over year, driven by product sales. ETFs like HYDR rank Bloom Energy as their top holding, with weights ranging from 5% to 17%. In a significant development for the artificial intelligence (AI)-led power revolution, Bloom Energy (BE - Free Report) has been officially named to join the benchmark S&P 500 index, a change that will take effect prior to the market open on Sept. 21, 2026. Following the announcement, Bloom Energy's stock rallied sharply at the bourses, as high as 9.6% on Sept. 8.
This milestone achievement also places a bright spotlight on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that offer exposure to this fuel cell giant, with these funds now poised to benefit from the heightened institutional demand and rebalancing flows that typically accompany an index inclusion of this magnitude.
To understand why this event is so pivotal for ETF investors, one must first look at the extraordinary fundamentals that propelled Bloom Energy into the large-cap league, and why a diversified ETF approach might be the most prudent strategy for navigating its high-growth trajectory.
What Fueled Bloom Energy’s S&P 500 Ascent?Bloom Energy's meteoric rise to the S&P 500 is a testament to its strategic positioning at the intersection of the AI boom and America’s strained power grid. The company has become a direct play on the insatiable energy demands of AI data centers, offering solid-oxide fuel cells as a quicker, on-site power solution that bypasses the years-long wait for traditional grid connections.
The company's recent financial performance has been nothing short of spectacular, which in turn helped its promotion to the prestigious S&P 500 index.
Evidently, BE reported record revenues of $1.07 billion in the second quarter of 2026 and registered a staggering 166% year-over-year increase, driven by a 215% surge in product revenues.
The primary catalyst accelerating Bloom’s top-line growth is the skyrocketing power demand from AI data centers. As regional electrical grids face severe capacity constraints, major hyperscalers and utility operators are increasingly turning to Bloom Energy’s solid-oxide fuel cell systems for rapid, on-site, off-grid power generation.
Will Bloom Energy Maintain Its Momentum?Bloom Energy's growth trajectory remains strongly supported by fundamental catalysts. The short-term price target for BE, offered by 22 analysts, stands at $274.86, pointing to a potential upside of approximately 8.70% from its current trading level.
This momentum is further bolstered by Bloom Energy’s management raising its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $3.9 billion to $4.2 billion, reflecting a 100% year-over-year growth rate at the midpoint. Driving this outlook are transformative commercial milestones, including a landmark partnership with Oracle to deliver up to 2.8 gigawatts of fuel cell capacity, alongside a fivefold expansion of its funding framework with Brookfield Asset Management to $25 billion.
Provided these initiatives are successfully executed, the robust demand for rapid, on-site energy solutions should help keep Bloom Energy's long-term stock performance buoyant.
The Case for ETF-Based ExposureDespite BE's bright operational outlook, direct stock ownership exposes investors to elevated valuation risks.
The share price's recent surge of almost 10% indicates that market participants have already priced in much of the optimism surrounding its S&P 500 inclusion.
Further, Bloom Energy trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 67.99—a steep premium compared to the S&P 500 average of 20.09—while also facing broader sector risks like industry-wide supply chain bottlenecks.
In this environment, investing through an exchange-traded fund offers a more prudent strategy. An ETF will allow investors to capture Bloom Energy's index-inclusion tailwinds and high-growth trajectory while spreading downside risk across complementary holdings in the clean technology, grid infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
ETFs in the SpotlightTaking into consideration the aforementioned discussion, investors looking to gain exposure to Bloom Energy through a safer, diversified approach may add the following ETFs to their watchlist and invest in them if it seems fit:
Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR - Free Report)
This fund, with net assets worth $110.3 million, offers exposure to 25 companies involved in hydrogen production, the integration of hydrogen into energy systems and the development/manufacturing of hydrogen fuel cells, electrolyzers, and other technologies related to the utilization of hydrogen as an energy source. Of these, Bloom Energy holds the first spot with 17.21% weightage.
HYDR has surged 45.6% year to date and charges 50 basis points (bps) in fees. It traded at a volume of 0.04 million shares in the last trading session.
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN - Free Report)
This fund, with net assets worth $2.10 billion, offers exposure to 105 global companies involved in clean energy. Of these, Bloom Energy holds the first spot with an 8.51% weight.
ICLN has risen 11.4% year to date and charges 38 bps in fees. It traded at a good volume of 11.18 million shares in the last trading session.
Global X U.S. Electrification ETF (ZAP - Free Report)
This fund, with net assets worth $471.2 million, offers exposure to 45 companies that are involved in conventional electricity generation, transmission, and distribution; alternative electricity generation and technology solutions; and the modernization, development, manufacturing, or implementation of grid infrastructure and smart grid technology. Of these, Bloom Energy holds the first spot with 5.53% weightage.
ZAP has rallied 11.4% year to date and charges 50 bps in fees. It traded at a volume of 0.14 million shares in the last trading session.
NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXL [NASDAQ: EXLS], a global data and AI company, marked its 20th year as a publicly listed company with the launch of its new brand: ‘Go Beyond,’ reflecting the differentiated position EXL has built at the intersection of data, AI, industry context and enterprise execution. In celebration of the milestone, EXL leadership rang the opening bell at Nasdaq, ushering in a new era of innovation and value creation for its clients.
“‘Go Beyond.’ is more than a tagline, it’s the standard we hold ourselves to every day,” said Rohit Kapoor, chairman and chief executive officer, EXL. “Our clients come to us to fundamentally reimagine how their enterprises operate. With AI transforming every industry, we’ve built something rare; a company with domain depth to know what questions to ask and data and AI capabilities to answer them at scale.”
EXL's brand refresh reflects the company's purpose “we find a better way” and its commitment to continuous reinvention and growth, underscoring a history of anticipating market shifts and leading industry transformation. From its early move into data and analytics in 2006 to its August 2026 acquisition of iMerit, which expanded its capabilities in advanced AI model training and frontier AI development, EXL has consistently pushed beyond traditional industry boundaries to deliver innovation and create new sources of value for clients. Today, more than 60% of the company’s revenues are data and AI-led, and EXL continues to achieve market-leading growth.
“For 27 years, EXL has been built on a simple idea: We find a better way,” said Shirley Macbeth, chief marketing officer of EXL. “‘Go Beyond.’ is the brand that captures that. It’s an invitation to our clients and employees to push the boundaries of what’s possible and a reflection of the company EXL has become, a global data and AI leader that combines deep domain and context expertise with trusted execution to drive outcomes that matter.”
Learn more about EXL’s transformation and the ‘Go Beyond.’ brand in action.
About EXL
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL propels enterprises to go beyond AI ambition to impact by combining the power of data, AI, and deep industry context with trusted execution. Our clients include the world's leading corporations across insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have approximately 68,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit http://www.exlservice.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to EXL's operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond EXL’s control. Forward-looking statements include information concerning EXL’s possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategy. These statements may include words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate” or similar expressions. These statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of management's experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. You should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although EXL believes that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect EXL’s actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors, which include our ability to maintain and grow client demand, our ability to hire and retain sufficiently trained employees, and our ability to accurately estimate and/or manage costs, rising interest rates, rising inflation and recessionary economic trends, are discussed in more detail in EXL’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including EXL’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made herein, or elsewhere, speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible to predict these events or how they may affect EXL. EXL has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof, except as required by federal securities laws.
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Introducing EXL’s new brand for an AI-driven era: Go Beyond. EXL unveils 'Go Beyond.’ brand launch, reflecting a 27-year track record of breakthrough transformat... EXL leadership rang the opening bell at Nasdaq EXL marked its 20th year as a publicly listed company with the launch of its new brand: ‘Go Beyond,’... Everyone adding AI. Few are creating advantage | Go Beyond with EXL Everyone is adding AI, but bolting generic models onto existing processes doesn’t add real value. To...
Německý index DAX zakončil středeční obchodování v záporném teritoriu. Nejvíce odepsaly akcie společnosti Rheinmetall (-3,8 %), MTU Aero Engines (-3,2 %) a Siemens (-3 %). Růst zaznamenaly společnosti RWE (+1,7 %), SAP (+0,6 %) a Qiagen (+0,4 %).
Evropský index STOXX Europe 600 zakončil den také v záporu, konkrétně odepsal -1,41 %. Největší pokles zaznamenaly sektory zbytné spotřeby (-2,36 %), průmyslu (-2,33 %) a nezbytné spotřeby (-1,87 %). V zelených číslech uzavřel pouze sektor energií (+0,83 %).
Index DAX -1,66 % na 25576,45 b. Nejsilnější akcie Změna Nejslabší akcie Změna RWE (RWE) +1,7 % Rheinmetall AG (RHM) -3,8 % SAP (SAP) +0,6 % MTU Aero Engines (MTX) -3,2 % Qiagen (QIA) +0,4 % Siemens (SIE) -3,0 % E.ON (EOAN) -0,2 % HeidelbergCement (HEI) -2,8 % Bayer (BAYN) -0,3 % Infineon Technologies (IFX) -2,6 % Zdroj: Bloomberg
Troy Ruhanen to Retire; Andrew Robertson Appointed CEO of Omnicom Advertising
, /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), the world's leading marketing and sales company, today announced that Troy Ruhanen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Advertising, has decided to retire following a distinguished career spanning more than twenty years in leadership roles across Omnicom. Ruhanen's decision follows the successful integration of Omnicom Advertising after the combination of Omnicom and Interpublic, which established a strong foundation for the future.
"Troy has been an exceptional leader whose impact on Omnicom and our industry cannot be overstated. His leadership was instrumental in bringing together our combined organization while strengthening our ability to serve clients and create opportunities for our people. We are grateful for his many contributions and wish him every success in retirement," said John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom.
Andrew Robertson, currently Chairman of BBDO Worldwide, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Advertising, effective immediately. Having spent more than two decades as a leader within Omnicom, Robertson brings valuable expertise, long-standing client relationships with marquee global brands, and a demonstrated track record of building high-performing teams. He will work closely with Ruhanen during the transition to ensure a seamless hand-off.
"Andrew is a proven leader with a deep understanding of Omnicom, our clients, and our industry. I look forward to working with him on the continued development of our advertising group, particularly his commitment to ensuring creativity remains at the core of what we do as we advance our AI and technology capabilities," added Wren.
Omnicom Advertising continues to set industry benchmarks, recently welcoming Subway, American Express, and BBVA as new clients while all three of its creative networks ranked in the top 10 at Cannes Lions this year. Its visionary client work has allowed Omnicom to be recognized as the World's Most Effective Holding Group in the Effie Index for three years in a row, and its agencies have consistently been recognized by Fast Company as among the Most Innovative Companies for the past eight years.
"It has been the privilege of a lifetime to work alongside some of the most talented people in our industry. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. With the integration complete, this is the right moment for me to retire. I have profound confidence in Andrew and our leadership team," said Ruhanen.
"Our plan is clear," said Robertson. "Secure a disproportionate share of the world's most exciting creative and strategic minds, equip them - through Omni - with the industry's most advanced AI enabled tools and data, to deliver exceptional results for a client list that is the envy of our competitors."
About Omnicom Advertising
Omnicom Advertising (OA), the creative agency services capability of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), aligns leading creative networks; BBDO, McCann and TBWA with creative boutiques such as Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Deutsch, GSD&M and MARTIN, among others. By bringing these agency brands under one leadership, OA allows them to leverage their collective strength today and tomorrow, to deliver the best, most impactful, creative experiences in the industry. This new connected capability unites more than 20,000 creative minds around the globe on a mission to build distinction for almost two thirds of the world's biggest brands (Interbrand, Best Global Brands 2025).
About Omnicom
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) is the world's leading marketing and sales company, built for intelligent growth in the next era. Powered by Omni and its proprietary data and identity, Omnicom's Connected Capabilities unite the company's world‑class agency brands, exceptional talent, and deep domain expertise across media, commerce, consulting, precision marketing, advertising, production, health, public relations, branding, and experiential to address clients' most critical growth priorities. For more information, visit www.omc.com.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?
Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about M/I Homes (MHO - Free Report) .
M/I Homes currently has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 2.00, on a scale of 1 to 5 (Strong Buy to Strong Sell), calculated based on the actual recommendations (Buy, Hold, Sell, etc.) made by six brokerage firms. An ABR of 2.00 indicates Buy.
Of the six recommendations that derive the current ABR, three are Strong Buy, representing 50% of all recommendations.
Brokerage Recommendation Trends for MHO
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The ABR suggests buying M/I Homes, but making an investment decision solely on the basis of this information might not be a good idea. According to several studies, brokerage recommendations have little to no success guiding investors to choose stocks with the most potential for price appreciation.
Do you wonder why? As a result of the vested interest of brokerage firms in a stock they cover, their analysts tend to rate it with a strong positive bias. According to our research, brokerage firms assign five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" recommendation.
In other words, their interests aren't always aligned with retail investors, rarely indicating where the price of a stock could actually be heading. Therefore, the best use of this information could be validating your own research or an indicator that has proven to be highly successful in predicting a stock's price movement.
Zacks Rank, our proprietary stock rating tool with an impressive externally audited track record, categorizes stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), and is an effective indicator of a stock's price performance in the near future. Therefore, using the ABR to validate the Zacks Rank could be an efficient way of making a profitable investment decision.
Zacks Rank Should Not Be Confused With ABRIn spite of the fact that Zacks Rank and ABR both appear on a scale from 1 to 5, they are two completely different measures.
Broker recommendations are the sole basis for calculating the ABR, which is typically displayed in decimals (such as 1.28). The Zacks Rank, on the other hand, is a quantitative model designed to harness the power of earnings estimate revisions. It is displayed in whole numbers -- 1 to 5.
Analysts employed by brokerage firms have been and continue to be overly optimistic with their recommendations. Since the ratings issued by these analysts are more favorable than their research would support because of the vested interest of their employers, they mislead investors far more often than they guide.
On the other hand, earnings estimate revisions are at the core of the Zacks Rank. And empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Furthermore, the different grades of the Zacks Rank are applied proportionately across all stocks for which brokerage analysts provide earnings estimates for the current year. In other words, at all times, this tool maintains a balance among the five ranks it assigns.
Another key difference between the ABR and Zacks Rank is freshness. The ABR is not necessarily up-to-date when you look at it. But, since brokerage analysts keep revising their earnings estimates to account for a company's changing business trends, and their actions get reflected in the Zacks Rank quickly enough, it is always timely in indicating future price movements.
Is MHO a Good Investment?Looking at the earnings estimate revisions for M/I Homes, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has remained unchanged over the past month at $12.5.
Analysts' steady views regarding the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by an unchanged consensus estimate, could be a legitimate reason for the stock to perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for M/I Homes. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
It may therefore be prudent to be a little cautious with the Buy-equivalent ABR for M/I Homes.
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2026) - Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Celsius securities between February 21, 2025 and June 3, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/cases/celsius-holdings-inc-celh-class_action_lawsuit.
Celsius Case Details
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:
Alani Nu products did not adequately disclose the cardiac risks associated with their consumption; by marketing Alani Nu beverages to consumers under the age of 18, the Company targeted individuals who were particularly susceptible to the products' known health risks; consequently, there was a material risk that consumers of Alani Nu products could suffer potentially fatal adverse health events; the disclosure of these risks was likely to significantly harm the Company's business and reputation; and as a result, Defendants' positive statements concerning the Company's business, operations, compliance policies, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.What's Next for Celsius Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/cases/celsius-holdings-inc-celh-class_action_lawsuit, or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Celsius you have until November 3, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
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We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com.
"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.
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IonQ's CEO just put a specific year on Q-Day, the moment quantum computers could shatter the encryption protecting Bitcoin wallets, and the timeline is far closer than most investors realize. The twist: he's also selling the only product he claims…
Speaking on CNBC Wednesday morning, IonQ (NYSE:IONQ | IONQ Price Prediction) Chairman and CEO Niccolo de Masi put a countdown clock on the cryptography underpinning the world’s largest digital asset. He said IonQ has published a paper laying out how a 2,000-qubit machine could run an elliptic-curve encryption attack in under 26 days, and he reiterated 2028 as his expectation for “Q-Day,” the point at which quantum machines threaten today’s public-key standards. He was careful to add the capability “is not here yet.”
Why the Timeline Just Got Shorter De Masi has been telegraphing this compression for months. On IonQ’s Q2 2026 call, he told investors: “As I foretold a year ago, the timeline for cryptographically relevant machines that threaten RSA encryption is rapidly compressing. Over the past 15 years, the estimated number of qubits needed to break encryption has dropped by four orders of magnitude.” He added: “A year ago, people thought that Q-Day was something happening in the 2030s. They now understand it’s something happening in the 2020s.”
CFO Inder Singh warned that “financial services is definitely waking up to the cold, hard reality that at some point, RSA 2048 and other encryption protocols, such as ECC 256, may all be broken.” ECC 256 secures Bitcoin wallet signatures.
Roadmap Behind the Warning De Masi said the company is “accelerating our path to 10,000 qubits in 2027,” after having received first fully featured, fully integrated QPUs back from SkyWater and planning to begin commissioning 256-qubit systems in 2027. Q2 revenue landed at $80.1 million, up 287% year over year, with full-year 2026 guidance of $280M to $290M and remaining performance obligations of $485 million.
Self-Interest, in His Own Words De Masi flagged the obvious tension himself, telling CNBC IonQ is “a huge participant, investor, and solution provider in the quantum security space.” The company just launched a QKD product, ClavisXG Multiplex, aimed at protecting existing fiber networks, and de Masi called quantum key distribution something “that requires a violation of laws of physics to hack and crack.” He is publishing the threat and selling the shield.
Collision With Crypto Flows Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) traded near $79,530 Wednesday, up 22.96% over the prior month. Michael Saylor’s Strategy resumed buying, disclosing a $370 million bitcoin purchase after a 10-week pause. The buyers most exposed to de Masi’s timeline are adding, not trimming.
IonQ shares last traded at $39.17, down 11.84% over the past month and 12.7% year to date, even after the SkyWater close and 256-qubit progress. If de Masi is right about 2028, the market is not yet pricing it in (we studied what the early signals of the biggest tech winners looked like and turned it into a free playbook here: The Next Nvidia Playbook).
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Shares in the five most prominent quantum computing companies are rising today despite a larger market pullback. The stock price jump in the companies controlling the nascent technology comes after three of the companies secured hundreds of millions in funding from the U.S. government.
IonQ CEO and Chairman Niccolo de Masi joins CNBC's Morgan Brennan to discuss the future of quantum computing, AI and cybersecurity. He also addresses the company's higher full-year revenue outlook, the SkyWater Technology acquisition and a new quantum computing platform called superion on IonQ's Investor Day.
FICO Educational Analytics Challenge Returns for Fourth Year, Tasking Students with Building AI to Detect Cyber Attacks Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) announced its FICO Educational Analytics Challenge is returning for a fourth year, providing students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) direct, practical exposure to the work of professional data scientists. The program pairs classroom theory with hands-on AI model-building, giving students real skills training they can carry into a career. For this fall semester, FICO welcomes back Alabama A&M University, Dillard University, Morehouse College and Fayetteville State University. The program is led by FICO’s Chief Analytics Officer, Dr. Scott Zoldi, and FICO’s team of data scientists who will spearhead weekly instruction and mentor participants throughout the semester.
In its fourth year, the Fall 2026 program challenges students to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities by designing and training their own machine learning systems capable of spotting network intrusions before they cause damage. Participants will study various types of intrusion, ranging from denial-of-service attacks and botnets to ransomware and crypto mining, before applying their learnings and models to real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Through this hands-on approach, FICO is helping cultivate the intrusion-detection expertise the data science field will increasingly depend on. FICO has spent decades pioneering Responsible AI models that today's financial institutions rely on to prevent cybercrimes. In addition to hands-on learning and advanced curriculum, FICO provides financial grants to support students at participating universities.
"The Analytics Challenge has pushed our students to think critically about how AI models are built and the importance of applying AI responsibly," said Dennis Sigur Jr., assistant professor of computer science at Dillard University. “This fall, our students are excited to apply real-world skills that will prepare them for meaningful careers in analytics and data science while building solutions that address a cybersecurity threat that only continues to grow.”
“As cyber threats become more sophisticated, so must the people building the systems that defend against them,” said Dr. Zoldi. “Through this program, students learn and design AI models that must make decisions on first seen and evolving cyber-attacks with sophisticated unsupervised AI. It’s the kind of hands-on, high-stakes practical work that prepares them for a career in analytics, and we’re proud to help guide them through it and influence data science curriculum at the same time.”
The HBCU Data Science Consortium (DSC) is a collaboration of leaders in academia, industry and government formed to address today's data challenges. FICO's partnership with the DSC builds on existing work with Dr. Velma Latson, co-executive director of the DSC. Through this partnership, FICO data scientists mentor students and support the development of university analytics curricula at institutions without formal data science programs. The goal is to strengthen the pipeline of diverse data science talent entering the field, while giving students hands on experience in Responsible AI and real-world analytics they can carry into their careers.
"FICO continues to be on the forefront of innovation and technology advancements," said Dr. Latson. "As a professor and now through my work with the DSC, I have the unique opportunity to help other universities adopt the program and witness the impact firsthand, as I have the last three years. The program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience with AI, as well as for faculty to identify and fill gaps in data science curriculum and help ready their students for the workforce."
FICO also provides resources for students regarding workforce and career development.
Solving diverse problems demands a field of practitioners as diverse as the data itself. FICO remains a proud participant in the HBCU Partnership Challenge, an initiative of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus led by Congresswoman Alma Adams and Congressman French Hill. Through the HBCU Partnership Challenge, FICO continues to build strategic, lasting relationships with HBCUs while broadening the talent pipeline into the data science industry.
To learn more about the FICO Educational Analytics Challenge, including how to get involved, visit: https://www.fico.com/en/feac
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PANews, September 9 — According to Binance USDT-margined contract market data, as of 8:10 Beijing time, the VVVUSDT perpetual contract rose approximately 5.69% over the past 8 hours, with the latest price at 25.96 USDT, a 24-hour increase of about 40.49%, and a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $323 million. During the same period, RAYSOL, ARX, FORM, FF, and DOT rose approximately 9.75%, 6.86%, 6.15%, 5.61%, and 5.26%, respectively; on the downside, SOPH and AKE fell approximately 19.07% and 17.52%, respectively, while COLLECT, USELESS, IOST, and WLD fell approximately 7.07%, 6.40%, 5.72%, and 5.54%, respectively. The above 8-hour changes are calculated based on the opening price of the 1-minute candlestick 8 hours ago and the latest transaction price, and are screened for active USDT-margined perpetual contracts with a 24-hour trading volume of no less than $10 million. Market volatility is high, please be aware of risks.
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