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The Solana decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem just gained another powerful addition with the launch of SolsticeFi. This innovative new platform is poised to introduce a much-needed layer of risk-controlled yield generation, directly addressing one of the primary concerns for users venturing into the safety of their deposited capital.

SolsticeFi is reimagining how investors earn on Solana by introducing a defensively engineered approach to yield, one that directly protects the value of user deposits. According to crypto commentator Madissa’s post on X, one of SolsticeFi’s most compelling features is its ability to allow users to continue earning staking rewards while keeping their assets liquid and usable across the broader DeFi ecosystem.

How SolsticeFi Balances Risk While Generating Yield
This innovation created continuous opportunities for user to deploy their capital in other protocols without interrupting their base yield, instead of locking up funds. SolsticeFi platform is designed to prioritize full transparency and validator diversification, minimizing exposure to single-validator risks and opaque yield platforms. Furthermore, depositing capital into SolsticeFi provides support for SOL’s network security while generating sustainable returns for users.

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Crypto analyst Hokage has also mentioned how Solana is improving and completely revolutionizing financial transaction speeds in traditional finance (TraFi), where transfers take days, settlements drag, and middlemen slow everything down.

SOL has changed the game by creating a new block every 400 milliseconds, and currently, the central to this acceleration is Bam, the new block assembly marketplace. This Bam will speed up how quickly user transaction gets picked up and integrated into a block, and slash inclusion times to an astonishing 50-100 milliseconds. Building on this is Alpenglow, which takes finality down to an incredible 100-150 milliseconds faster than a blink, and the point where the network confirms the user transaction is 100% done and irreversible.

One project that stands out in these ultra-fast ecosystem steps is SolsticeFi’s USX, a stablecoin specifically built to move at that speed, which enables users to send dollars, deploy capital, and settle instantly. Hokage concluded that “while these advancements might sound like pure sci-fi, if you’ve been around the SOL ecosystem, you would know it’s not.”

Market Confidence Returns To Solana
While SolsticeFi provides speed and reduces risk to Solana yield platforms, KOLS Manager at Binance, investor, and trader BitGuru, has noted that SOL’s price is currently showing a strong bullish setup, after following a steady downtrend and now stabilizing near key support.

As a result of that action, the SOL market is now pulling back with considerable strength, aiming to break above the critical $210 resistance level, a zone that has capped multiple attempts at recovery. A decisive breakout above $210 would likely trigger SOL’s next leg higher toward $230 and beyond.

SOL trading at $198 on the 1D chart | Source: SOLUSDT on Tradingview.com
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Western Union (WU), one of the world’s leading cross-border payment providers, is set to introduce a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin to power its vast 100 million-user network. The upcoming U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) will launch in the first half of next year, marking Western Union’s entry into blockchain-powered remittances and digital asset payments.

The USDPT will be issued by Anchorage Digital, a federally regulated digital asset bank, and will operate on the Solana (SOL) blockchain—renowned for its fast, low-cost transactions. According to CEO Devin McGranahan, the initiative reflects Western Union’s commitment to “bringing the benefits of digital dollars to our global network” and fostering faster, more efficient, and more inclusive financial services.

The move places Western Union among a growing list of financial giants embracing blockchain technology. Competitors such as MoneyGram, PayPal, and Stripe have already integrated stablecoin-based solutions into their ecosystems. MoneyGram’s platform uses Circle’s USDC and the Stellar blockchain, while PayPal’s stablecoin—issued by Paxos—has grown to over $2.7 billion in circulation since its 2023 debut. Stripe is also developing blockchain infrastructure tailored for seamless crypto payments.

Western Union’s entry into the stablecoin space underscores a broader industry trend: traditional financial firms are leveraging blockchain to enhance cross-border efficiency, reduce costs, and expand access to digital finance. The surge in adoption follows clearer regulatory frameworks, such as the GENIUS Act in the U.S., which provides much-needed oversight and legitimacy to stablecoin issuers.

As the stablecoin market surpasses $300 billion, Western Union’s strategic leap signals the continued fusion of traditional finance with blockchain innovation—paving the way for a more connected, accessible global payment system.

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Western Union has selected Solana for its Digital Asset Network and USDPT stablecoin, which it expects to be rolled out in the first half of 2026.

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Financial services company Western Union has said its forthcoming stablecoin settlement system will use the Solana blockchain.

Announced during the company’s third-quarter earnings call last week, the stablecoin system will consist of the US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) and the Digital Asset Network, which will be built in partnership with Anchorage Digital Bank, Western Union said on Tuesday.

The company expects that USDPT will launch in the first half of 2026, providing customer access through partner exchanges to broaden accessibility, similar to how the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin is listed on Binance and other exchanges.

It added that the Digital Asset Network will serve as a cash off-ramp for the remittance platform’s more than 150 million customers, spread across over 200 countries and territories.

Speaking at the Money 20/20 USA conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan said his team compared many other alternatives and concluded that Solana was the “right choice” for building an institutional-ready stablecoin platform.

"For 175 years, we've been connecting people, moving $150 billion a year. Digital assets is the next evolution.

We looked at alternatives, and came to the conclusion that Solana was the right choice."

- Devin McGranahan, CEO, Western Union pic.twitter.com/8ni2b47ktk

— Solana (@solana) October 28, 2025
Traditional payment platforms are increasingly exploring blockchain for cross-border remittances, with proponents saying the technology is faster, cheaper and more transparent than traditional payment rails.

Zelle, MoneyGram make stablecoin movesOn Friday, the parent company behind payments platform Zelle said it would launch stablecoins to fuel faster cross-border payments, while MoneyGram announced in mid-September that it would integrate its crypto app in Colombia to offer a USDC (USDC) wallet for locals.

GENIUS Act boosts stablecoin plansThe rise in stablecoin adoption coincides with increased regulatory clarity in the US following the signing of the stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act into law by President Donald Trump in July.

Last week, McGranahan said Western Union initially refrained from crypto due to concerns with market volatility, regulatory uncertainty and customer protection, but passage of the GENIUS Act changed that course.

The US Treasury Department estimated in April that the stablecoin market was worth $311.5 billion and is estimated to reach $2 trillion by 2028.

Western Union’s move into the stablecoin arena comes a little over three months after it first hinted at plans to integrate stablecoins in July.

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Ethereum developers have completed the final rehearsal for the much-anticipated Fusaka upgrade, marking a crucial step before the mainnet activation. The last test took place Tuesday on the Hoodi testnet at around 18:53 UTC, where developers implemented a series of scalability and cost-efficiency improvements designed to enhance network performance.

Testnets like Hoodi serve as controlled environments replicating the Ethereum mainnet, allowing developers to safely test upgrades and fix potential issues before live deployment. Fusaka has already undergone successful test runs on both the Holesky and Sepolia networks, making Hoodi the final stage in the test phase.

Coming roughly six months after Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, Fusaka focuses on reducing costs for developers, users, and institutions. The highlight of this update is PeerDAS, a mechanism that enables validators to verify smaller data segments rather than full “blobs.” This improvement lowers bandwidth requirements and operational costs, benefiting validators and layer-2 scaling networks alike.

With all three testnet simulations now complete, the Ethereum Foundation and core developers are set to finalize a mainnet launch date. Based on the foundation’s timeline, the Fusaka upgrade could roll out as early as November 28, though developers have also discussed a potential launch on December 3.

Meanwhile, the Ethereum team is already preparing for the next major upgrade, Glamsterdam, which is expected to include proposals advancing proposer-builder separation (PBS) — a mechanism aimed at further optimizing Ethereum’s transaction flow and block production.

As the Fusaka upgrade nears activation, Ethereum continues to strengthen its network’s scalability and efficiency, reinforcing its position as the leading smart contract blockchain driving Web3

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Bitcoin’s latest rally attempt faltered once again on Tuesday, with the leading cryptocurrency failing to maintain momentum above the $116,000 level. After briefly climbing higher, sellers stepped in during U.S. afternoon trading, pulling BTC back below $113,000, mirroring Monday’s price reversal. As of writing, Bitcoin traded around $112,700, marking a nearly 2% decline over the past 24 hours.

The broader crypto market also turned red, with Ether (ETH) sliding 4% to $3,985, falling below the crucial $4,000 mark. Other major altcoins such as Solana (SOL) and Litecoin (LTC) each dipped nearly 4%, while Hedera (HBAR)surrendered roughly half of its earlier ETF-related gains. Notably, the subdued performance came despite the approval of three new U.S. spot crypto ETFs, which had little impact on investor sentiment.

Meanwhile, U.S. equities painted a contrasting picture. The S&P 500 hit an all-time high of 6,900, and the Nasdaq also reached new records, fueled by a 5% surge in Nvidia (NVDA). The chipmaker’s rally brought it close to a $4 trillion market cap, following remarks from CEO Jensen Huang at the GPU Technology Conference.

Crypto-linked stocks, however, mirrored the downturn in digital assets. Mining firms transitioning into AI infrastructure, such as Bitfarms (BITF), CleanSpark (CLSK), HIVE (HIVE), and IREN, each fell between 4%-5%, while Galaxy Digital (GLXY) tumbled 8% amid a $1.15 billion capital raise. MicroStrategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, slid 3.7%.

Analysts at Bitfinex warned that Bitcoin remains vulnerable to a deeper pullback unless it sustains above the short-term holder cost basis of $113,600, a key level marking potential recovery. Failure to hold could trigger a retracement toward $97,500, the lower end of its current consolidation range.

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Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, is strengthening its presence in the precious metals market as demand for gold-backed digital assets climbs. As of September 30, Tether held more than 11.6 tons of physical gold—over 375,000 ounces—to back its tokenized gold offering, XAUT, issued under El Salvador’s digital asset framework through TG Commodities. Each XAUT token represents one fine troy ounce of gold securely stored in Switzerland.

The token’s value has surged alongside the global rally in gold prices, driven by inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and increasing purchases from central banks. XAUT’s market capitalization climbed past $1.4 billion in the third quarter and continued rising to $2.1 billion in October, as gold prices reached new record highs of around $4,500 per ounce.

According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, much of this growth has been fueled by strong demand from retail investors in emerging markets. Tokenized gold like XAUT allows individuals to own blockchain-based representations of physical gold without the complications of traditional storage or custodial arrangements. This innovation makes investing in gold more accessible to global users who lack access to conventional financial instruments such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or metals accounts.

Tether’s expanding gold reserves underscore a growing investor appetite for digital assets backed by tangible value. As market volatility and inflation fears persist, tokenized commodities like XAUT are emerging as a preferred hedge, blending the stability of physical gold with the flexibility and transparency of blockchain technology.

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Solana (SOL) has taken center stage this week after the launch of the Bitwise Solana ETF, igniting renewed interest in the blockchain ecosystem. Adding to the excitement, on-chain tracking platform Whale Alert reported a massive transfer of 1,097,555 SOL, valued at over $218 million based on Solana’s price of around $198.96 at the time. The transaction, which moved tokens from a verified Coinbase Institutional wallet to a newly created address, has stirred speculation about institutional involvement and potential ETF-related inflows.

The timing of this significant transfer—just after Bitwise’s Solana ETF debut—has fueled theories that the movement may be connected to the new fund or large-scale investors preparing for institutional accumulation. While the identity of the receiver remains undisclosed, analysts suggest that such whale transactions often precede substantial market shifts or signal the start of accumulation phases by major investors.

Market watchers believe this could represent one of the largest Solana transfers in recent months, marking growing confidence in the asset’s institutional adoption. The move coincides with Solana’s resurgence as the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, reflecting increased optimism across the broader crypto market.

As attention around Solana (SOL) intensifies, industry analysts are keeping a close watch on possible ETF inflows and further whale activities that could influence market momentum. Meanwhile, Bitwise’s growing involvement in the Solana ecosystem reinforces the token’s rising profile among both retail and institutional investors.

With experts predicting that every major Wall Street institution could enter the crypto space within the next 12 months, Solana’s latest whale activity may signal the early stages of heightened institutional exposure and long-term confidence in blockchain-based assets.

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XRP is entering a decisive phase as price action tightens between major exponential moving averages (EMAs), suggesting a potential volatility surge. The cryptocurrency is currently trading around $2.67, consolidating after an eventful few weeks that saw a sharp dip below the 200-day EMA and a swift rebound above it. This rare setup often precedes a significant directional move, and traders are watching closely for confirmation.

The convergence of the 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day EMAs is creating a triple-layer compression zone, effectively trapping XRP’s price between $2.60 and $2.78. Such tight EMA clustering historically triggers explosive breakouts, frequently determining the asset’s midterm trajectory. As XRP coils within this narrow range, momentum indicators hint at a possible breakout scenario. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) hovering near 55 reflects a neutral-to-bullish sentiment, while trading volume shows signs of gradual reaccumulation following the early October sell-off.

If XRP manages to close decisively above $2.78, bullish targets could emerge around $3.00 and $3.20, aligning with previous descending trendlines and historical volume peaks. However, a failure to sustain current support may push prices below $2.55, potentially inviting renewed selling pressure and a retest of the $2.30–$2.40 range.

In essence, XRP is tightening within a classic volatility squeeze pattern, where converging EMAs act as both dynamic support and resistance. With the market awaiting a breakout confirmation, the next few trading sessions could determine whether XRP begins a new uptrend or faces another rejection from its multimonth descending formation. For investors and traders, this moment represents a crucial “wait-and-see” phase as volatility prepares to make a return.

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Bitcoin is attempting to push higher after weeks of consolidation and sustained selling pressure that followed the sharp October 10 crash. The market remains in a delicate recovery phase, with volatility compressing as traders await the next major catalyst. This week could prove decisive, as all eyes turn to Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are expected to announce their next move on interest rates — a decision that could shape global risk sentiment for the remainder of the year.

On-chain data adds another layer of intrigue to the current setup. According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin’s dormant supply is waking up, with long-inactive coins — held between three and five years — showing significant movement in recent blocks. Such activity often signals renewed engagement from long-term holders, sometimes preceding key market inflection points.

While the short-term outlook remains mixed, analysts note that the reactivation of old coins amid tightening macro conditions suggests growing investor anticipation. If the Fed signals a softer stance on monetary policy, Bitcoin could see renewed capital inflows. However, another hawkish surprise might extend the consolidation phase, keeping BTC locked below resistance until clearer macro conditions emerge.

Top analyst Maartunn shared data revealing that Bitcoin’s 3–5 year dormant supply has seen a sudden spike in activity, with 4,657.48 BTC spent in a single recent block. This metric tracks coins that have been untouched for several years — a cohort often associated with early bull-cycle investors or strategic long-term holders. When such coins move, it typically signals renewed activity from investors who have weathered multiple market phases.

Bitcoin Spent Output Age Bands | Source: Maartunn
In the historical context, similar awakenings in long-term supply have preceded major shifts in market structure. For instance, during past consolidation periods, old coins were reactivated as investors prepared for volatility — either to take profits near local highs or to reposition ahead of a trend reversal. The magnitude of this recent movement suggests that seasoned holders are once again reassessing their allocations amid tightening macro conditions and elevated expectations for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision this week.

What makes this particularly interesting is the contrast with current sentiment. Despite the spike in long-term holder activity, on-chain indicators such as the Bull-Bear Structure Index and Unified Sentiment Index remain in mildly bullish territory. This implies that while some early investors are realizing profits or reallocating, broader market conviction is improving — especially as Bitcoin holds above the $113,000–$114,000 range.

This movement shouldn’t be interpreted as panic selling but as healthy on-chain rotation. Long-term holders moving coins after years of dormancy often signal the beginning of liquidity redistributions that accompany the next phase of market growth. If Bitcoin maintains its current support levels and macro conditions remain stable, these shifts could fuel the liquidity needed for a new impulse phase toward higher prices.

BTC Bulls Regain Momentum
Bitcoin is showing renewed strength on the 3-day timeframe, currently trading near $114,485, as it attempts to recover from the sharp sell-off seen earlier in October. The chart shows BTC holding firmly above both the 50-day (blue) and 100-day (green) moving averages — a key structural signal suggesting that the medium-term trend remains intact despite recent volatility.

BTC consolidates below key resistance | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
The next major resistance level sits at $117,500, a zone that has repeatedly capped Bitcoin’s advances over the past two months. A successful breakout and daily close above this level could open the door for a retest of $125,000, marking the potential start of a new bullish impulse. However, rejection here could signal another short-term consolidation, as traders take profits and reassess risk amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

On the downside, immediate support lies near $111,000–$112,000, while the 200-day moving average (red) around $96,000 continues to provide long-term structural backing.

Momentum indicators and on-chain data, including a rebound in sentiment and stable liquidity conditions, suggest that buying interest is gradually returning. If the broader market remains calm following the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision, Bitcoin could confirm its recovery and aim higher toward the $120,000–$125,000 range.

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An analyst has explained how Solana could decide its next big move after rising to $210, the resistance level of a Parallel Channel.

Solana Has Been Trading Inside A Parallel Channel Recently
In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about how the trajectory of Solana is looking from the perspective of a technical analysis (TA) pattern. The pattern in question is a Parallel Channel, which forms whenever an asset’s price trades between two parallel trendlines.

The upper line of the channel is considered a source of resistance, meaning that tops can be probable to appear on retests of it. Similarly, the lower level is assumed to provide support to the price, helping it to arrive at bottoms. A breakout of either of these bounds can signal a continuation of the trend in that direction. That is, a surge above the Parallel Channel can be a bullish signal, while a drop under it may lead to bearish action.

There are a few different types of Parallel Channels, depending on how the channel is oriented with respect to the graph axes. Channels that have a positive slope are known as Ascending Channels, while those that slope downward are called Descending Channels.

In the context of the current topic, the third and simplest type is the one of interest: a Parallel Channel that’s also parallel to the time-axis. This case corresponds to a phase of true sideways consolidation in the asset.

Now, here is the chart shared by Martinez that shows the Parallel Channel that the 4-hour price of Solana has been stuck inside for the last couple of weeks:

The 4-hour price of the coin seems to be approaching a retest of the upper level | Source: @ali_charts on X
As displayed in the above graph, Solana retested the lower level of the Parallel Channel last week and successfully found support. The cryptocurrency has since been rising and nearing the resistance level, located at $210. Considering the coin’s current trajectory, the analyst has noted that its price may be heading for a retest at $210 before making its next big move. However, the direction of such a move, if one happens, remains uncertain.

Given that the $210 level corresponds to the resistance line of the Parallel Channel, it’s possible that a retest could reject Solana all the way back down to the support level around $176. It’s also possible, though, that this retest could instead lead to a breakout. In this case, SOL could naturally see a sustained bullish push. It now remains to be seen which of the two scenarios will play out for the asset if the Parallel Channel holds and a retest takes place.

SOL Price
At the time of writing, Solana is floating around $200, up over 7.5% in the last seven days.

The price of the coin seems to have been going up recently | Source: SOLUSDT on TradingView
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Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (CBNA - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.7 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.64 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.86%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.44 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.7, delivering a surprise of +59.09%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc., which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry, posted revenues of $13.12 million for the quarter ended September 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.43%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $16.73 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. shares have added about 18.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 16.9%.

What's Next for Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc.?While Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Chain Bridge Bancorp, Inc. was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.83 on $14.65 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $3.08 on $55.25 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Northeast is currently in the top 18% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Princeton Bancorp (BPRN - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2025.

This bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.00 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +58.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 8.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.

Princeton Bancorp's revenues are expected to be $22.5 million, up 17.4% from the year-ago quarter.

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Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

Company Participants

Brian Agnew - Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasury & Investor Relations
Anthony Carano - President & COO
Eric Hession - President of Caesars Digital
Bret Yunker - Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Reeg - CEO & Director

Conference Call Participants

Brandt Montour - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Daniel Politzer - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Steven Pizzella - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
Elizabeth Dove - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
David Katz - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
John DeCree - CBRE Securities, LLC, Research Division
Steven Wieczynski - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division
Barry Jonas - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division
Shaun Kelley - BofA Securities, Research Division
Stephen Grambling - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Chad Beynon - Macquarie Research
Jordan Bender - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division
Daniel Guglielmo - Capital One Securities, Inc., Research Division

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Operator

Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your speaker today, Brian Agnew, Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, Treasury and Investor Relations. Please go ahead.

Brian Agnew
Senior Vice President of Finance, Treasury & Investor Relations

Thank you, Shannon, and good afternoon to everyone on the call. Welcome to our conference call to discuss our third quarter 2025 earnings. This afternoon, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is available in the Investor Relations section of our website at investor.caesars.com. As usual, joining me on the call today are Tom Reeg, our CEO; Anthony Carano, our President and Chief Operating Officer; Bret Yunker, our CFO; Eric Hession, President, Caesars Sports and Online; and Charise Crumbley, Investor Relations.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rubicon Organics Inc. (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis, is pleased to announce the publication of its fifth annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report (“ESG Report”) measuring the year ended December 31, 2024.

Rubicon Organics remains committed to embedding environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) principles across its operations, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable cannabis production in Canada. This ESG Report, covering January 1 to December 31, 2024, showcases the Company’s ongoing dedication to transparency, resource efficiency, and responsible business practices. It reflects Rubicon’s core values - Quality, Integrity, Freedom, and Excellence - and the measurable impact of its ESG efforts over the past five years.

Highlights:

Business Growth: Net revenue growth since initiating our first annual ESG report increased by 410%, from $9.4 million in 2020 to $49 million in 2024.Governance: Independent and experienced oversight by our board of directors and transparent disclosures, including CEO pay ratio, continue to set the tone for excellence and industry leadership.Environment: Despite 410% net revenue growth over 5 years, our energy consumption rose only 17% and water usage 58%, supported by initiatives such as transitioning to the power grid and adopting drip irrigation.Social: People remain our greatest strength. In 2024, 80% of employees expressed pride in working at Rubicon Organics, and engagement survey participation reached 86% for our employee base, not including temporary foreign workers (“TFW’s”), and 94% for TFWs. Health and safety are now core to our culture and ESG performance. “I’m proud of Rubicon Organics’ five years of ESG leadership in the cannabis sector. This annual report underscores our commitment to transparency, strong governance, and passionate people driven by the belief that a responsible, resilient industry begins with us. Our vision remains clear - to be the most trusted house of premium cannabis brands, creating elevated experiences for people everywhere.” Margaret Brodie, CEO, Rubicon Organics

Click https://www.rubiconorganics.com/our-business/esg-reporting/ to read a copy of the full report.

ABOUT RUBICON ORGANICS INC.

Rubicon Organics is the Canadian leader in certified organic and premium cannabis. With a vertically integrated model and strong national distribution, the company is scaling a house of trusted, high-performing brands including Simply Bare™ Organics, 1964 Supply Co.™, Wildflower™, and Homestead Cannabis Supply™.

The Company’s production base is anchored by its Pacifica facility (Delta, BC) and is now complemented by the acquisition and licensing of its Cascadia facility (Hope, BC) which will expand production capacity by over 40% and support future growth in both domestic and export markets. With proprietary genetics, award-winning products, and certifications enabling international distribution, Rubicon is positioned at the forefront of the premium cannabis segment.

As the Canadian market continues to rationalize and global demand for high-quality cannabis increases, Rubicon Organics’ disciplined execution, brand equity, and consumer loyalty set it apart. The Company’s focus on premium quality, innovation, and operational execution has driven consistent revenue growth and positive Adjusted EBITDA.

Rubicon Organics represents a rare combination of category leadership, operational strength, and long-term growth potential.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Margaret Brodie
CEO
Phone: +1 (437) 929-1964
Email: [email protected]

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This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, statements regarding Rubicon Organics’ goal of achieving industry leading profitability are “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “will” or variations of such word or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information in this press release is based upon certain assumptions that management considers reasonable in the circumstances. Risks and uncertainties associated with the forward-looking information in this press release include, among others, dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing federal, provincial, local or other licenses and any inability to obtain all necessary governmental approvals licenses and permits for construction at its facilities in a timely manner; regulatory or political change such as changes in applicable laws and regulations, including bureaucratic delays or inefficiencies or any other reasons; any other factors or developments which may hinder market growth; Rubicon Organics’ limited operating history and lack of historical profits; reliance on management; the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability; the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled staff; competition, including from more established or better financed competitors; the need to secure and maintain corporate alliances and partnerships, including with customers and suppliers.

These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Although Rubicon Organics has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. Rubicon Organics assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, even if new information becomes available as a result of future events, new information or for any other reason except as required by law.

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE - Free Report) reported $907.23 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.8%. EPS of $0.68 for the same period compares to $0.58 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.63% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $912.96 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.60, the EPS surprise was +13.33%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Cheesecake Factory performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Comparable restaurant sales vs. prior year - The Cheesecake Factory: 0.3% versus the seven-analyst average estimate of 1.2%.Number of company-owned restaurants - The Cheesecake Factory: 216 versus the seven-analyst average estimate of 216.Comparable restaurant sales vs. prior year - North Italia: -3% compared to the 0.3% average estimate based on seven analysts.Number of international-licensed restaurants - The Cheesecake Factory: 35 compared to the 34 average estimate based on six analysts.Number of company-owned restaurants - North Italia: 46 compared to the 47 average estimate based on six analysts.Number of company-owned restaurants - Total: 364 compared to the 365 average estimate based on six analysts.Number of company-owned restaurants - Other FRC: 53 compared to the 53 average estimate based on five analysts.Number of company-owned restaurants - Other: 49 versus the five-analyst average estimate of 49.Revenues- North Italia: $83.48 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $84.85 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +16.1%.Revenues- The Cheesecake Factory restaurants: $651.38 million versus $655.31 million estimated by six analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +0.6% change.Revenues- Other: $94.35 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $91.61 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +19.7%.Revenues- Other FRC: $78.02 million versus the six-analyst average estimate of $81.3 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +16.5%.View all Key Company Metrics for Cheesecake Factory here>>>

Shares of Cheesecake Factory have returned +0.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

For the quarter ended September 2025, Amrize Ltd (AMRZ - Free Report) reported revenue of $3.68 billion, representing no change compared to the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.06, compared to $0 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +5.28% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.49 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.01, the EPS surprise was +4.95%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Amrize Ltd performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenues- Building Envelope: $901 million versus $896.07 million estimated by four analysts on average.Revenues- Building Materials: $2.77 billion compared to the $2.59 billion average estimate based on four analysts.Adjusted EBITDA- Building Envelope: $217 million versus $203.15 million estimated by four analysts on average.Adjusted EBITDA- Building Materials: $902 million versus $946.1 million estimated by four analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Amrize Ltd here>>>

Shares of Amrize Ltd have returned +4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

Trustmark (TRMK - Free Report) reported $205.15 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.9%. EPS of $0.94 for the same period compares to $0.84 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.51% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $206.2 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.95, the EPS surprise was -1.05%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Trustmark performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Interest Margin: 3.8% versus 3.8% estimated by three analysts on average.Efficiency Ratio: 62% compared to the 61.9% average estimate based on three analysts.Net (recoveries) charge-offs / average loans: 0.1% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 0.2%.Total nonaccrual LHFI: $83.96 million compared to the $79.91 million average estimate based on two analysts.Total nonperforming assets: $92.28 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $89.28 million.Average Balances - Total earning assets: $17.11 billion compared to the $17.25 billion average estimate based on two analysts.Net Interest Income: $162.44 million versus $163.92 million estimated by three analysts on average.Total Noninterest income: $39.93 million compared to the $40.48 million average estimate based on three analysts.Net Interest Income (FTE): $165.22 million versus $166.24 million estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Trustmark here>>>

Shares of Trustmark have returned -2.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

Landstar System (LSTR - Free Report) reported $1.21 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 0.4%. EPS of $1.22 for the same period compares to $1.41 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.49% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.2 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.24, the EPS surprise was -1.61%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Landstar performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenue per load - Ocean and air cargo carriers: $9,254.00 versus the three-analyst average estimate of $7,458.86.Revenue per load - Rail Intermodal: $2,962.00 versus $2,851.28 estimated by three analysts on average.Number of loads - Total: 501,230 versus the three-analyst average estimate of 504,293.Number of loads - Truck Transportation: 485,430 versus the three-analyst average estimate of 488,618.Investment income: $3.29 million compared to the $2.82 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -16% year over year.Revenue: $1.21 billion compared to the $1.2 billion average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -0.7% year over year.Revenue- Other: $19.57 million versus $22.41 million estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -23% change.Revenue- Rail Intermodal: $23.67 million versus $21.51 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +12.8% change.Revenue- Truck Transportation: $1.09 billion versus $1.09 billion estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -0.1% change.Revenue- Ocean and air cargo carriers: $72.27 million versus $61.22 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -5.3% change.Revenue- Truck Transportation- Other Truck transportation: $96.04 million compared to the $112.37 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +3.1% year over year.Revenue- Truck Transportation- Less-than-truckload: $24.48 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $23.05 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1.2%.View all Key Company Metrics for Landstar here>>>

Shares of Landstar have returned +6.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

Neurocrine Biosciences posts standout Q3 beat as INGREZZA and CRENESSITY drive 28% product sales growth.

October 28, 2025 8:07 PM EDT | Source: Starcore International Mines Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 28, 2025) - Starcore International Mines Ltd. (TSX: SAM) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its non-brokered private placement (the "Financing"), raising $5,000,000 in gross proceeds through the issuance of 20,000,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.25 per Unit. Each Unit is comprised of one common share of Starcore and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant (the "Warrants"), each whole Warrant exercisable for a period of two years from the date of issue to purchase one common share of Starcore at a price of $0.35 per share, provided that, if after the expiry of all resale restrictions, the closing price of the Company's shares is equal to or greater than $0.50 per share for 10 consecutive trading days, the Company may, by notice to the Warrant holders (which notice may be by way of general news release), reduce the remaining exercise period of the Warrants to not less than 30 days following the date of such notice.

Aggregate compensation of $92,099.79 was paid by the Company to various eligible registrants as finders' fees for the portion of the Financing attributable to their efforts, as well as 368,399 finders' warrants, with similar features as the Warrants but expiring within one year.

All of the securities issued pursuant to this Financing are subject to a hold period of four months plus one day.

The Company now has 89,863,517 common shares issued and outstanding.

About Starcore

Starcore International Mines is engaged in precious metals production with focus and experience in Mexico. While this base of producing assets is complemented by exploration and development projects throughout North America, Starcore has expanded its reach internationally with the project in Côte d'Ivoire. The Company is a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility and advocates value driven decisions that will increase long term shareholder value. You can find more information on the investor friendly website here: www.starcore.com.

ON BEHALF OF STARCORE INTERNATIONAL
MINES LTD.,

Signed "Robert Eadie"
Robert Eadie, Chief Executive Officer

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Polygon (MATIC) collaborates with Manifold Trading to introduce institutional-grade liquidity and execution standards to its DeFi ecosystem, aiming to attract institutional-scale capital flows.

Polygon (MATIC) Labs has announced a strategic partnership with Manifold Trading, a quantitative investment firm, to upgrade liquidity standards within its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. This collaboration aims to integrate institutional-grade market-making and liquidity management, according to polygon.technology.

Institutional Liquidity Meets Onchain Market Structure
In traditional financial markets, liquidity firms play a crucial role in maintaining smooth execution and tight spreads. They manage trades on both sides, rebalance across venues, and ensure stability. However, such structures have been absent in DeFi, leading to fragmented liquidity and inconsistent pricing.

Manifold Trading plans to bridge this gap by deploying quantitative market-making and arbitrage strategies across Polygon’s decentralized exchanges. This move is expected to enhance trade execution and pricing consistency, making the DeFi ecosystem more attractive to institutional investors.

From Fragmentation to Flow: Making DeFi Work for Institutions
The DeFi sector has traditionally struggled with liquidity fragmentation, limiting its appeal to institutional players who demand predictability and fair execution. The partnership between Polygon and Manifold aims to address these challenges by embedding professional liquidity management directly into the DeFi infrastructure.

By offering tighter spreads, lower volatility, and faster settlement times, the initiative seeks to make DeFi more appealing to fintech companies and neobanks interested in onchain payments or real-world asset trading.

Polygon’s Infrastructure Advantage
Polygon continues to enhance its infrastructure to support institutional DeFi. The recent Rio hardfork has improved network reliability by eliminating reorg risks and achieving near-instant finality. Additionally, Heimdall v2 has brought sub–5-second finality for real-time settlements, while Agglayer aims to unify cross-chain liquidity under one framework.

These upgrades position Polygon as a leading platform for global payments and institutional-grade DeFi, moving from speculative experimentation to readiness for institutional participation.

Polygon Labs, a prominent Web3 software company, is known for its high-speed, low-cost network. It continues to develop its ecosystem to support a robust payments framework, leveraging advancements like zero-knowledge technology through programs such as the Agglayer Breakout Program.

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