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SAP SE (NYSE:SAP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

Company Participants

Alexandra Kasper Steiger - Global Head of Investor Relations
Christian Klein - CEO & Member of Executive Board
Dominik Asam - CFO & Member of Executive Board

Conference Call Participants

Toby Ogg - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Mohammed Moawalla - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Michael Briest - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Mark Moerdler - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC., Research Division
Adam Wood - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Ben Castillo-Bernaus - BNP Paribas Exane, Research Division
Frederic Boulan - BofA Securities, Research Division
Jackson Ader - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division
Charles Brennan - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Michael Turrin - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
Johannes Schaller - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division

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Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome, and thank you for joining the SAP Q3 2025 Financial Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the conference over to Alexandra Steiger, Global Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.

Alexandra Kasper Steiger
Global Head of Investor Relations

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Additional information regarding these risks and uncertainties may be found in our filings with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the Risk Factors section of our

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Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:RBBN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 4:30 PM EDT

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Fahad Najam - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy
Bruce McClelland - President, CEO & Director
John Townsend - Executive VP & CFO

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Operator

Greetings, and welcome to the Ribbon Communications Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.

And it is now my pleasure to introduce to you, Fahad Najam with Investor Relations. Thank you, sir. You may begin.

Fahad Najam
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy

Good afternoon, and welcome to Ribbon's Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call. I am Fahad Najam, SVP, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations at Ribbon Communications. Also on the call today are Bruce McClelland, Ribbon's Chief Executive Officer; and John Townsend, Ribbon's Chief Financial Officer.

Today's call is being webcast live and will be archived on the Investor Relations section of our website at rbbn.com, where both our press release and supplemental slides are currently available.

Certain matters we will be discussing today, including the business outlook and financial projections for the fourth quarter of 2025 and beyond, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in our documents filed with the SEC, including our most recent Form 10-K. I refer you to our safe harbor statements included in the supplemental financial

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LEAWOOD, Kan., Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Euronet (“Euronet” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, announced today third quarter 2025 financial results.

Euronet reports the following consolidated results for the third quarter 2025 compared with the same period of 2024:      

Revenues of $1,145.7 million, a 4% increase from $1,099.3 million (1% increase on a constant currency1 basis).Operating income of $195.0 million, a 7% increase from $182.2 million (2% increase on a constant currency basis).Adjusted EBITDA2 of $244.6 million, an 8% increase from $225.7 million (4% increase on a constant currency basis).Net income attributable to Euronet of $122.0 million, or $2.75 diluted earnings per share, compared with $151.5 million, or $3.21 diluted earnings per share.Adjusted earnings per share3 of $3.62, a 19% increase from $3.03. See the reconciliation of non-GAAP items in the attached financial schedules.  

“Euronet’s commitment to innovation and global expansion continues to drive our success with recent Ren deployments, Dandelion sales momentum and the pending acquisition of CoreCard – all accelerating our digital transformation.  Through Dandelion, we’re enhancing Euronet’s global money network with stablecoin innovation — which will enable businesses and consumers to move value seamlessly between digital assets and local fiat currencies. Our on- and off-ramp capabilities will make stablecoins practical, connecting blockchain digital assets to real-world payments liquidity in over 200 countries.” said Michael J. Brown Euronet’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “While we anticipated more robust revenues in the quarter, we’ve seen stronger economic and immigration pressure across the globe. Nonetheless, with 19% third quarter adjusted earnings per share growth, together with expectations for a similarly strong fourth quarter earnings finish, we are well positioned to deliver earnings in line with our previously provided adjusted earnings per share growth range of 12% to16% year-over-year.”

Segment and Other Results

The EFT Processing Segment reports the following results for Q3 2025 compared with the same period or date in 2024:   

Revenues of $409.4 million, a 10% increase from $373.0 million (5% increase on a constant currency basis).Operating income of $128.1million, a 9% increase from $117.3 million (4% increase on a constant currency basis).Adjusted EBITDA of $154.7 million, a 9% increase from $142.1 million (4% increase on a constant currency basis).Total of 57,534 installed ATMs as of September 30, 2025, a 4% increase from 55,292. We operated 56,431 active ATMs as of September 30, 2025, a 4% increase from 54,020 as of September 30, 2024. The EFT segment continued its strategic expansion with banking services, merchant acquisitions, and product launches across key markets including the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The EFT segment revenue, operating income and adjusted EBITDA grew from expansion of banking services and merchant acquiring despite certain economic pressures. The segment strengthened its Ren platform sales and digital services through agreements with leading banks in India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Philippines—positioning for continued long-term growth.

The epay Segment reports the following results for the Q3 2025 compared with the same period or date in 2024:

Revenues of $286.5 million, a 1% decrease from $290.3 million (5% decrease on a constant currency basis).Operating income of $31.0 million, a 7% increase from $29.1 million (4% increase on a constant currency basis).Adjusted EBITDA of $32.5 million, a 5% increase from $31.0 million (2% increase on a constant currency basis).Transactions of 1,148 million, a 2% increase from 1,126 million.POS terminals of approximately 712,000 as of September 30, 2025, a 2% increase from 701,000*.Retailer locations of approximately 346,000 as of September 30, 2025, a 2% increase from 339,000*. *Amounts were restated from previously reported amounts to be comparable to the current presentation

epay Constant currency operating income and adjusted EBITDA growth was attributable to continued payments growth and expansion of branded content distribution, predominantly from the gaming category. The revenue decline on a constant currency basis was primarily due to the discontinuation of a mobile activation product in the United States, which had a minimal impact on earnings.

The Money Transfer Segment reports the following results for the Q3 2025 compared with the same period or date in 2024:   

Revenues of $452.4 million, a 3% increase from $438.2 million (1% increase on a constant currency basis).Operating income of $59.3 million, a 2% increase from $58.1 million (2% decrease on a constant currency basis).Adjusted EBITDA of $65.9 million, a 3% increase from $64.1 million (1% decrease on a constant currency basis).Total transactions of 46.0 million, a 2% increase from 45.1 million.Total digital transactions of 6.05 million, a 32% increase from 4.58 million.Network locations of approximately 638,000 as of September 30, 2025, a 7% increase from approximately 595,000. The Money Transfer segment revenue growth reflects its digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading wallets, banks and fintechs across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa, despite certain economic pressures and immigration policy changes. Moreover, operating income and adjusted EBITDA reflect year-over-year investments in its digital and Dandelion products. Money transfer maintained strong momentum through its customer-centric omnichannel approach and global reach.

Corporate and Other reports $23.4 million of expense for the third quarter 2025 compared with $22.3 million for the third quarter 2024. The increase in corporate expenses is largely from the increase in long-term share-based compensation.

Balance Sheet and Financial Position
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on hand was $1,172.5 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $1,329.3 million as of June 30, 2025. Total indebtedness was $2,305.3 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $2,438.1 million as of June 30, 2025. Availability under the Company's revolving credit facilities was approximately $1.8 billion as of September 30, 2025. 

During the third quarter of 2025, Euronet successfully completed a $1.0 billion senior convertible notes offering bearing interest at 0.625%, with the notes maturing on October 1, 2030. The proceeds from the offering were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility.

The decrease in net cash is largely the result of share repurchases of 1.3 million shares offset by cash generated from operations, cash returned from ATMs following the summer season and working capital fluctuations during the third quarter.

Outlook
Taking into consideration recent trends in the business and the global economy, the Company anticipates its 2025 adjusted EPS will grow 12% to 16% year-over-year, consistent with its 10- and 20-year compounded annualized growth rates. This outlook does not include any changes that may develop in foreign exchange rates, interest rates or other unforeseen factors.

Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to the results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company presents non-GAAP financial measures, such as constant currency financial measures, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted earnings per share. These measures should be used in addition to, and not a substitute for, revenues, operating income, net income and earnings per share computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding the Company's performance and overall results of operations. These non-GAAP measures are also an integral part of the Company's internal reporting and performance assessment for executives and senior management. The non-GAAP measures used by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The attached schedules provide a full reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.

The Company does not provide a reconciliation of its forward-looking non-GAAP measures to GAAP due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for GAAP and the related GAAP and non-GAAP reconciliation, including adjustments that would be necessary for foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and other charges reflected in the Company's reconciliation of historic numbers, the amount of which, based on historical experience, could be significant.  

(1) Constant currency financial measures are computed as if foreign currency exchange rates did not change from the prior period. This information is provided to illustrate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the Company's results when compared to the prior period.

(2) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding, to the extent incurred in the period, interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and other non-operating or non-recurring items that are considered expenses or income under U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA represents a performance measure and is not intended to represent a liquidity measure.

(3) Adjusted earnings per share is defined as diluted U.S. GAAP earnings per share excluding, to the extent incurred in the period, the tax-effected impacts of: a) foreign currency exchange gains or losses, b) share-based compensation, c) acquired intangible asset amortization, d) non-cash income tax expense, e) non-cash investment gain, f) non-cash impairment, g) other non-operating or non-recurring items and h) dilutive shares related to the Company's convertible notes. Adjusted earnings per share represents a performance measure and is not intended to represent a liquidity measure. 

Conference Call and Slide Presentation
Euronet Worldwide will host an analyst conference call on October 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. The call may also include discussion of Company developments on the Company's operations, forward-looking information, and other material information about business and financial matters.  To listen to the call via telephone please register at Euronet Worldwide Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. The conference call and accompanying slide show presentation will be accessible via webcast by following the link posted on http://ir.euronetworldwide.com.  Participants should register at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the event.  A slideshow will be included in the webcast.

A webcast replay will be available beginning approximately one hour after the event at http://ir.euronet worldwide.com and will remain available for one year.

About Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
A global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, Euronet moves money in all the ways consumers and businesses depend upon. This includes money transfers, credit/debit processing, ATMs, point-of-sale services, branded payments, currency exchange and more. With products and services in more than 200 countries and territories provided through its own brand and branded business segments, Euronet and its financial technologies and networks make participation in the global economy easier, faster and more secure for everyone. Visit the company's website at www.euronetworldwide.com.

Starting in Central Europe in 1994, Euronet now supports an extensive global real-time digital and cash payments network that includes 57,534 installed ATMs, approximately 592,000 EFT point-of-sale terminals and a growing portfolio of outsourced debit and credit card services which are under management in 69 countries; card software solutions; a prepaid processing network of approximately 712,000 point-of-sale terminals at approximately 346,000 retailer locations in 65 countries; and a global money transfer network of approximately 638,000 locations serving 199 countries and territories with digital connections to 4.1 billion bank accounts, 3.4 billion digital wallet accounts and 4.0 billion Visa debit cards through Visa Direct payments. Euronet serves clients from its corporate headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, USA, and 67 worldwide offices. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.euronetworldwide.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements and other forward-looking statements in this document by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “can,” “could,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “predict,” “project,” “future,” “potential,” “intend,” “plan,” “assume,” “believe,” “forecast,” “look,” “build,” “focus,” “create,” “work,” “continue,” “target,” “poised,” “advance,” “drive,” “aim,” “forecast,” “approach,” “seek,” “schedule,” “position,” “pursue,” “progress,” “budget,” “outlook,” “trend,” “guidance,” “commit,” “on track,” “objective,” “goal,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” “ambitions,” “aspire” and similar expressions, and variations or negative of such terms or other variations thereof. Words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions, or events identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such statements regarding the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement’), dated as of July 30, 2025, by and among CoreCard, Euronet and Genesis Merger Sub Inc. (the “Transaction”), including the expected timing of the closing of the Transaction; future financial and operating results; benefits and synergies of the Transaction; future opportunities for the combined company; the conversion of equity interests contemplated by the Merger Agreement; the issuance of common stock of Euronet contemplated by the Merger Agreement; the ability of the parties to complete the proposed Transaction considering the various closing conditions and any other statements about future expectations that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All such forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates, expectations and ambitions that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond the control of Euronet and CoreCard, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the Transaction, including the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreement; the possibility that CoreCard’s shareholders may not approve the Transaction; the risk that the parties may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the Transaction in a timely manner or at all; risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the Transaction; the risk that any announcements relating to the Transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Euronet’s common stock; the risk that the Transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the parties’ business relationships and business generally, including the ability of CoreCard or Euronet to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers, and on their operating results and businesses generally; the risk of unforeseen or unknown liabilities; customer, shareholder, regulatory and other stakeholder approvals and support; the risk of potential litigation relating to the Transaction that could be instituted against CoreCard or its directors and/or officers; the risk associated with third party contracts containing material consent, anti-assignment, transfer or other provisions that may be related to the Transaction which are not waived or otherwise satisfactorily resolved; the risk of rating agency actions and Euronet’s ability to access short- and long-term debt markets on a timely and affordable basis; the risk of various events that could disrupt operations, including: conditions in world financial markets and general economic conditions; inflation; the war in Ukraine and the related economic sanctions; and military conflicts in the Middle East.

These risks, as well as other risks related to the proposed Transaction, are described in the Registration Statement that was with the SEC in connection with the proposed Transaction. While the list of factors presented here and the list of factors presented in the Registration Statement are considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Additional factors that may affect future results are contained in each company’s filings with the SEC, including each company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as it may be updated from time to time by quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, all of which are available at the SEC’s website http://www.sec.gov. Euronet regularly posts important information to the investor relations section of its website. Any forward-looking statements made in this release speak only as of the date of this release. Except as may be required by law, Euronet does not intend to update these forward-looking statements and undertakes no duty to any person to provide any such update under any circumstances.

Important Information for Investors and Stockholders
In connection with the proposed transaction, Euronet has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”), which will include a proxy statement of CoreCard that also constitutes a prospectus of Euronet, and any other documents in connection with the transaction. The Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC and the definitive proxy statement/prospectus has been mailed to the holders of common stock of CoreCard. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF CORECARD AND EURONET ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT EURONET, CORECARD, THE TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. The registration statement and proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by Euronet or CoreCard with the SEC, when filed, will be available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, investors and stockholders may obtain free copies of documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by Euronet, including the registration statement and the proxy statement/prospectus, on Euronet’s website at https://ir.euronetworldwide.com/for-investors, and may obtain free copies of documents that are filed or will be filed with the SEC by CoreCard, including the proxy statement/prospectus, on CoreCard’s website at https://investors.CoreCard.com/. The information included on, or accessible through, Euronet’s or CoreCard’s website is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to appropriate registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Participants in the Solicitation
Euronet and CoreCard and their respective directors, executive officers and other employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from CoreCard’s shareholders in connection with the proposed Transaction. A description of participants’ direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the proposed Transaction filed with the SEC. Information regarding Euronet’s directors and executive officers is contained in the definitive proxy statement, dated April 4, 2025, for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, and in Euronet’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Information regarding CoreCard’s directors and executive officers is contained in CoreCard’s definitive proxy statement, dated April 14, 2025, for its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, and CoreCard’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Additional information regarding ownership of Euronet’s securities by its directors and executive officers, and of ownership of CoreCard’s securities by its directors and executive officers, is included in each such person’s SEC filings on Forms 3 and 4. These documents and the other SEC filings described in this paragraph may be obtained free of charge as described above under the heading “Important Information for Investors and Stockholders.”

 EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.

 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions) As of   September 30, As of 2025 December 31, (unaudited) 2024ASSETS     Current assets:     Cash and cash equivalents$1,172.5 $1,278.8ATM cash 848.4  643.8Restricted cash 44.2  9.2Settlement assets 1,555.9  1,522.7Trade accounts receivable, net 297.2  284.9Prepaid expenses and other current assets 323.2  297.1Total current assets 4,241.4  4,036.5      Property and equipment, net 366.8  329.7Right of use lease asset, net 150.7  132.1Goodwill and acquired intangible assets, net 1,149.0  1,048.1Other assets, net 367.5  288.1Total assets$6,275.4 $5,834.5      LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     Current liabilities:     Settlement obligations$1,555.9 $1,522.7Accounts payable and other current liabilities 829.9  841.0Current portion of operating lease obligations 54.2  48.3Short-term debt obligations 1,233.2  814.0Total current liabilities 3,673.2  3,226.0      Debt obligations, net of current portion 1,071.3  1,134.4Operating lease obligations, net of current portion 100.3  87.4Capital lease obligations, net of current portion 0.8  1.4Deferred income taxes 59.9  71.8Other long-term liabilities 91.3  84.3Total liabilities 4,996.8  4,605.3Total equity 1,278.6  1,229.2Total liabilities and equity$6,275.4 $5,834.5 EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.Consolidated Statements of Operations(unaudited - in millions, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended September 30, 2025  2024 Revenues$1,145.7  $1,099.3       Operating expenses:     Direct operating costs, exclusive of depreciation 643.9   634.0 Salaries and benefits 187.4   169.6 Selling, general and administrative 84.6   80.6 Depreciation and amortization 34.8   32.9 Total operating expenses 950.7   917.1 Operating income 195.0   182.2       Other income (expense):     Interest income 6.2   6.5 Interest expense (22.5)  (24.2)Foreign currency exchange gain, net 0.1   27.4 Other income 1.4   16.5 Total other expense, net (14.8)  26.2 Income before income taxes 180.2   208.4       Income tax expense (55.1)  (56.8)      Net income 125.1   151.6 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (3.1)  (0.1)Net income attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.$122.0  $151.5 Add: Interest expense from assumed conversion of convertible notes, net of tax 1.0   1.1 Net income for diluted earnings per share calculation$123.0  $152.6 Earnings per share attributable to Euronet     Worldwide, Inc. stockholders - diluted$2.75  $3.21       Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 44,809,457   47,554,606   EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.Reconciliation of Net Income to Operating Income (Expense) and Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited - in millions) .

 Three months ended September 30, 2025 EFT ProcessingepayMoney TransferCorporate ServicesConsolidatedNet income            $125.1               Add: Income tax expense             55.1Add: Total other expense, net             14.8               Operating income (expense)$128.1 $31.0 $59.3 $(23.4) $195.0Add: Depreciation and amortization 26.6  1.5  6.6  0.1   34.8Add: Share-based compensation —  —  —  14.8   14.8Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation (Adjusted EBITDA)$154.7 $32.5 $65.9 $(8.5) $244.6 .

 Three months ended September 30, 2024 EFT ProcessingepayMoney TransferCorporate ServicesConsolidatedNet income            $151.6                Add: Income tax expense             56.8 Add: Total other income, net             (26.2)               Operating income (expense)$117.3 $29.1 $58.1 $(22.3) $182.2 Add: Depreciation and amortization 24.8  1.9  6.0  0.2   32.9 Add: Share-based compensation —  —  —  10.6   10.6 Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation (Adjusted EBITDA)(1)$142.1 $31.0 $64.1 $(11.5) $225.7       (1)  Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that should be considered in addition to, and not a substitute for, net income computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share (unaudited - in millions, except share and per share data)  Three Months Ended September 30, 2025  2024 Net income attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.$122.0  $151.5       Foreign currency exchange gain (0.1)  (27.4)Intangible asset amortization (1) 4.9   5.1 Share-based compensation (2) 14.8   10.6 Income tax effect of above adjustments (3) (2.8)  4.9 Non-cash investment gain —   (16.9)Non-cash impairment (4) 1.8   — Non-cash GAAP tax expense (5) 7.7   8.8       Adjusted earnings (6)$148.3  $136.6       Adjusted earnings per share - diluted (6)$3.62  $3.03       Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (GAAP) 44,809,457   47,554,606 Effect of adjusted EPS dilution of convertible notes (4,112,023)  (2,781,818)Effect of unrecognized share-based compensation on diluted shares outstanding 310,448   320,885 Adjusted diluted weighted average shares outstanding 41,007,882   45,093,673  (1) Intangible asset amortization of $4.9 million and $5.1 million are included in depreciation and amortization expense of $34.8 million and $32.9 million for both the three months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, in the consolidated statements of operations.

(2) Share-based compensation of $14.8 million and $10.6 million are included in salaries and benefits expense of $187.4 million and $169.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations.

(3) Adjustment is the aggregate U.S. GAAP income tax effect on the preceding adjustments determined by applying the applicable statutory U.S. federal, state and/or foreign income tax rates. 

(4) Non-cash impairment of $1.8 million is included in other expenses and net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statement of operations.

(5) Adjustment is the non-cash GAAP tax impact recognized on certain items such as the utilization of certain material net deferred tax assets and amortization of indefinite-lived intangible assets.

(6) Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures that should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net income and earnings per share computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 
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BOND: Reasonable Investment-Grade Bond ETF, But Too High An Expense Ratio For A Buy Rating stocknewsapi
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5 big takeaways from Tesla's Q3 earnings call — including fiery words from Musk over $1 trillion pay package stocknewsapi
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Tesla's Q3 profits missed expectations, but revenue hit a record high with strong deliveries.

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Tesla's Q3 profits missed expectations, but revenue hit a record high with strong deliveries.
Tesla's focus on full self-driving and robotaxis aims to transform transportation.
Musk's $1 trillion pay package faces criticism, with a shareholder vote set for November.

Tesla reported a mixed bag of results in its Q3 earnings.

Profits and adjusted earnings per share both missed Wall Street expectations. Tesla's third-quarter revenue, however, reached an all-time high and exceeded forecasts after it delivered a record number of vehicles in the quarter.

The EV maker used Wednesday's call to discuss Tesla's future direction, the Optimus launch, and CEO Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package.

Tesla shares sank following the missed profits, and during the earnings call, the shares declined further by around 4.5% in after-hours trading.

Here are the five biggest takeaways from Tesla's call:

1. A focus on autonomyMusk kicked off the call, reiterating his clear goal for Tesla: full autonomous driving.

"We're at a critical inflection point for Tesla and our strategy going forward as we bring AI into the real world," said Musk during his opening remarks. "I think it's important to emphasize that Tesla really is the leader in real-world AI."

The CEO said that FSD and robotaxis will change the transportation sector and that he is "100% confident" that the company can solve unsupervised full self-driving at a "safety level far greater than a human."

Musk added that there are billions of Tesla cars that are capable of becoming fully self-driving vehicles with a software update, and that he plans to expand production as fast as the company "reasonably can."

Musk estimates that he expects robotaxis in a large part of Austin to be free of safety drivers by the end of the year, as well as for robotaxis to be operating in "eight to ten metro locations" by the end of the year, including in Nevada, Florida, and Arizona.

2. Addressing the pay packageTesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja closed the earnings call by urging shareholders to vote for Musk's proposed $1 trillion pay package.

Musk also addressed those who question his compensation with some harsh words.

Toward the end of Wednesday's call, Musk described two major proxy firms critical of his proposed Tesla pay package, ISS and Glass Lewis, as "corporate terrorists."

"They have made many terrible recommendations in the past that, if those recommendations had been followed, would have been extremely destructive to the future of the company," Musk says.

Musk's 2018 compensation package of $55 billion was struck down by a Delaware judge in 2024. In September, the Tesla board proposed an up to $1 trillion package for Musk. To get that compensaton, Musk needs to hit specfic milestones over a 10 year period, including car, robotaxi, and robot delivery goals.

Shareholders are set to vote on the new compensation package at a meeting on November 6.

3. Musk teases Optimus V3Musk said the company aims to debut a prototype of the latest iteration of Optimus in February or March of 2026.

"It won't even seem like a robot; it will seem like a person in a robot suit," he said.

It turns out, however, that building a humanoid robot at scale in order to unlock the global economy is no easy feat.

Musk said Tesla is working through technical and logistical challenges of Optimus that keep the engineers stuck in hourslong meetings on Fridays and Saturdays.

Creating a human-like robotic hand is a "difficult engineering challenge," Musk said during the call.

Given that humanoid robots are also a nascent industry, the CEO added that getting to volume production will be a hurdle in itself.

"So with cars, you've got an existing supply chain," he said. "With computers you've got an existing supply chain. With a humanoid robot, there is no supply chain."

The CEO said Tesla plans to build a production line with the capacity to build a million units of Optimus robots by the end of 2026.

4. A new chip deal with SamsungTesla is using its dual partnership with Samsung and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to build the next generation AI5 self-driving computer chips.

In July, Musk unveiled a $16.5 billion deal with Samsung, using the South Korean company's new manufacturing plant being built in Taylor, Texas.

TSMC, a yearslong partner with Tesla, will also contribute to the chip production through its plant in Arizona, Musk said during the call.

"Our goal, explicit goal, is to have an oversupply of AI5 chips," he said.

The CEO said the AI5 chip will be 40 times better than the AI4 chip because Tesla maintains close control of the hardware and software stack.

5. Addressing tariff impactsTariffs continue to be a concern for Tesla, especially for its energy storage business.

"The other thing to keep in mind is we are seeing headwinds in this business, given the increase in competition and tariffs, the total tariff impacts for Q3 for both businesses were in excess of $400 million, generally split evenly between them, services and other demonstrated a marked improvement sequentially," Taneja, Tesla's CFO, said during the earnings call.

In Wednesday's earnings release, Tesla said that it faces "near-term uncertainty from shifting trade, tariff, and fiscal policy."

Even though Tesla's factory in Shanghai is able to offset some tariffs by supplying countries outside the US, Tesla said in the report that its operating income decreased 40% year over year, due to multiple factors, including a higher average cost per vehicle, which is partially because of an increase in tariffs.

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Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Poised for Growth: 2025 Price Forecast cryptonews
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Little Pepe (LILPEPE) gains attention with its presale success, aiming for significant growth by 2025. Analysts predict substantial gains as the memecoin targets a $1 valuation.

Little Pepe (LILPEPE), a burgeoning memecoin in the cryptocurrency sphere, has been making waves with its impressive presale momentum. Currently priced at $0.0022, analysts are optimistic about its future, projecting significant growth by 2025, according to CoinMarketCap.

Presale Success and Market Position The token, known for its user-friendly approach and innovative features, has attracted considerable attention among crypto enthusiasts. Little Pepe aims to simplify the entry into the crypto market with low transaction fees, transparent tokenomics, and easy access for beginners. Its anti-sniper bot technology ensures fair launches, positioning it as a truly equal-opportunity memecoin.

Future Prospects and Expert Predictions Backed by industry experts and designed with the user in mind, Little Pepe is setting its sights on a $1 valuation by 2025. This target underscores its ambition to become a next-generation sustainable memecoin. The project's presale success, particularly in Stage 13, highlights its potential to achieve this goal.

Broader Market Context The rise of memecoins like Little Pepe reflects a broader trend in the cryptocurrency market, where investors are increasingly drawn to projects that offer both innovation and accessibility. As digital currencies continue to evolve, tokens with unique features and strong community support are poised for growth.

For more detailed analysis and predictions, refer to the original article on CoinMarketCap.

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Anchor Mining: Secure Cloud Mining Platform for BTC & XRP Investors cryptonews
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The cryptocurrency market has witnessed remarkable growth as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) regain investor attention. Amid increasing volatility, retail and institutional investors are exploring more stable avenues for participating in the digital asset ecosystem.
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Tesla Reports $80 Million Bitcoin Gain Amid Strong Q3 Revenue Growth cryptonews
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Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported impressive third-quarter results, buoyed by rising Bitcoin prices that added an $80 million gain to the company’s balance sheet. The electric vehicle giant continues to hold 11,509 BTC, valued at approximately $1.35 billion as of the quarter’s end—though slightly less at current market prices.

The surge in Bitcoin’s value during Q3 contributed positively to Tesla’s earnings, thanks to updated Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules. These new accounting standards now require companies to report both unrealized gains and losses on their digital assets each quarter, replacing the older rule that only allowed downward value adjustments. This change provides a clearer picture of Tesla’s crypto holdings and their impact on financial performance.

Tesla’s total revenue reached $28.1 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates of $26.36 billion. However, its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.50 fell short of analyst expectations of $0.54. Despite this, Tesla’s adjusted EBITDA hit $4.3 billion, and its total cash and cash equivalents stood at a robust $41.6 billion by quarter’s end, underscoring the company’s strong financial position.

Tesla’s ongoing Bitcoin investment remains one of the most closely watched corporate crypto positions in the market. The company’s strategic decision to retain its Bitcoin holdings signals long-term confidence in digital assets, even amid volatility.

Following the earnings report, Tesla shares were modestly lower in after-hours trading, slipping to $434. Nonetheless, the company’s diversified balance sheet, solid revenue growth, and strengthened financial transparency continue to position it as a leader at the intersection of innovation, technology, and finance.

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Are Bitcoin whales holding back BTC's next bull run? cryptonews
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Key Takeaways
Why are Binance investors shifting from Futures to the Spot market?
After heavy liquidations, investors grew cautious—spot trading volumes surged to $5–10B daily.

What does the drop in Binance’s Exchange Supply Ratio mean for Bitcoin?
The ESR hitting 2022 lows (0.03) shows reduced short-term supply and stronger holding behavior, often seen before major BTC recoveries.

Since hitting $116k following the recent crash, Bitcoin [BTC] has struggled to keep an upward momentum. As of this writing, Bitcoin was trading at $107,716, marking a 4.08% decline over the last week.

Amid this market bearish trend, investors have turned cautious and shifted from the Futures market to the Spot market. 

Traders in the Spot market make a comeback
According to Darkfost, after a cascade of forced liquidation on the 11th of October, investors have deserted Futures and returned to Spot. 

In fact, since the 10th of October, cumulative spot volume has surged and stabilized between $5 billion and $10 billion daily. 

Source: Cryptoquant

Previously, especially in September, volume ranged between $3 billion and $5 billion. Such a massive surge indicates renewed interest in Spot trading, reflecting investors’ cautious approach. 

On top of that, Bitcoin’s Supply Ratio on Binance has declined to 0.03, hitting the lowest levels since mid-2022. 

Such a decline suggests that the short-term supply available for sale is steadily decreasing, a recipe for reduced selling pressure. 

Source: CryptoQuant

Historically, a decline in ESR has indicated a shift in large holders’ market behavior, as they turn to accumulation.

Often, this pattern aligns with the late accumulation phases of market cycles, with long-term investors raising their holdings.

Therefore, investors returning to the spot market could lay the ground for another and more sustainable bullish recovery. 

Historically, previous market cycles have indicated that a period of spot accumulation precedes price recovery. 

But what’s holding BTC behind?
Interestingly, while investors have returned to the spot to accumulate, resulting in lower ESR, whales and sharks remain indifferent. 

Inasmuch as so, the Exchange Whale Ratio has surged to a monthly high of 0.556, suggesting that large holders are actively depositing Bitcoin to exchanges.

Source: CryptoQuant

This selling spree is particularly led by those holding 100 to 1k BTC (sharks), whose Exchange Balance Change remained elevated around 117k BTC. 

Source: Checkonchain

Additionally, the Bitcoin Fund Flow Ratio has spiked to 0.11, further validating our early observation on increased exchange participation. 

Source: CryptoQuant

Historically, higher flow into exchanges, especially from large entities, has preceded poor price performance.

This is because exchange deposits cause downward pressure if demand fails to keep pace and absorb them.

A break or breakout?
According to AMBCrypto, Bitcoin is experiencing a fierce battle between bulls and bears for market control.

While investors on Binance have returned to accumulate, spending elsewhere, especially from whales, remains elevated.

These two conflicting forces leave the market at a crossroads and signal a potential prolonged consolidation. Therefore, if these conditions persist, we could see BTC trade within a thin margin between $106,071 and $114,039.

Conversely, if the demand picking up on Binance holds up and absorbs the arising sell pressure, BTC could breach these levels and target $116k.
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Tether Mints Another 1B USDT – $7B in Stablecoins Issued Since The Crash cryptonews
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Tether has just minted another 1 billion USDT, only hours ago, reigniting debate over stablecoin-driven liquidity flows across the crypto market. The mint comes at a crucial time — Bitcoin is struggling to reclaim higher levels after weeks of volatility, while altcoins continue to bleed as if a full-blown bear market were underway.

Tether mints $1B USDT | Source: Lookonchain
These mints tend to inject liquidity into exchanges, providing the capital needed for traders and market makers to re-enter positions or stabilize volatile price swings. While not always an immediate bullish catalyst, they frequently precede recoveries in market sentiment and volume.

The latest mint follows a wave of renewed uncertainty across the crypto landscape, with investors closely watching Bitcoin’s $110K level as a make-or-break support zone. Altcoins, meanwhile, are experiencing double-digit declines, raising concerns that risk appetite remains weak.

If history is any indication, this new influx of stablecoin liquidity could be setting the stage for a short-term rebound — or at least a temporary relief rally — as liquidity begins to circulate across major exchanges and derivative markets in the days ahead.

A Liquidity Wave That Could Shake the Market
According to data from Lookonchain, Tether and Circle have collectively minted over $7 billion in stablecoins since the October 10 market crash. This surge in new supply marks one of the most significant liquidity injections since midyear, sparking speculation about its potential impact on Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.

Stablecoin mints on this scale often act as precursors to major price swings. While not a direct form of buying, they indicate that fresh capital is being positioned to enter the market — typically through market makers, institutional desks, or exchanges preparing for renewed trading activity. In this context, the $7 billion influx suggests that liquidity conditions are improving after the sharp drawdown that liquidated billions in long positions earlier this month.

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However, such rapid capital movement can also heighten volatility. As this liquidity begins to circulate, it can amplify both sides of the market — first triggering relief rallies as buyers re-enter, and then sharp corrections as leveraged positions unwind.

For Bitcoin, the timing is especially critical. With BTC still struggling to hold above $108K–$110K, this new liquidity could determine whether the next move is a bullish breakout or another leg lower. Historically, large stablecoin issuances have preceded upward shifts in Bitcoin’s price, but in a fragile market, they can also fuel speculative whipsaws.

Tether’s USDT Dominance Rebounds As Traders Seek Stability
Tether’s market dominance has risen sharply to around 5.06%, signaling a notable shift in sentiment as investors move capital into stablecoins amid heightened market volatility. The weekly chart shows a strong rebound from the 4.6% level, with USDT dominance now testing resistance near the 100-week moving average. This uptick coincides with the broader crypto market downturn following Bitcoin’s failure to hold key support at $110K and widespread selling across altcoins.

USDT Market Dominance | Source: USDT.C.D chart on TradingView
Historically, rising USDT dominance reflects increased demand for safety — traders exiting volatile assets and parking capital in stablecoins to wait for clearer market direction. This pattern often precedes periods of accumulation, as sidelined liquidity builds up, ready to re-enter once confidence returns.

From a technical standpoint, the structure suggests that a sustained breakout above 5.2% could extend the dominance rally toward 6%, a level last seen during previous market corrections. However, rejection here would imply stabilization and potential capital rotation back into risk assets.

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Tether CEO Claims USDT Reached 500 Million Users Worldwide cryptonews
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According to Tether executive Paolo Ardoino, the stablecoin USDT has reached 500 million users worldwide. The figure was posted on his social feed. Based on reports, that user base would represent about 6.25% of the global population. At the same time, USDT’s circulating supply is reported to be roughly $182 billion.

Tether Reports 500 Million Users
The announcement came in a short social post from Ardoino celebrating the milestone. It’s the “biggest financial inclusion achievement” in history, he said.

The company frames this as a major step for financial access, pointing to broad use in markets where traditional banking is limited. The method used to count “users” has not been made public, and the figure appears to be self-reported by Tether.

Tether USDT reached officially 500 million users!

Likely the biggest financial inclusion achievement in history. https://t.co/jbmnMDwidi

— Paolo Ardoino 🤖 (@paoloardoino) October 21, 2025

Use Patterns In Emerging Markets
In several emerging economies, market participants say stablecoins are used for more than trading. They are used for cross-border payments, local transfers, and as a quick store of value when local currencies fall in value.

Based on reports, people and businesses often move money into USDT to avoid volatility in their own currencies. That practical use is part of why the company emphasizes the inclusion angle.

Total crypto market cap currently at $3.6 trillion. Chart: TradingView
Market Size And Supply Figures
USDT’s reported $182 billion supply places it among the largest stablecoins in circulation. Analysts tracking on-chain data note that a large portion of stablecoin flows still occur on major blockchains and centralized exchanges.

Verification And Counting Caveats
The 500 million claim has raised questions from industry observers and some analysts. How a “user” is defined is unclear: It wasn’t fully disclosed in detail if it is a unique person, a wallet address, an account on a partner platform, or an aggregate of multiple identifiers.

Reports emphasize that without detailed methodology, outside verification is limited. The number should be viewed as a company figure that signals scale, but not as an independently audited headcount.

Global Reach And Inclusion Claims
Tether positions the milestone as a financial inclusion success. If even a portion of the 500 million are new entrants to digital finance, that would be significant.

Meanwhile, regulators in several jurisdictions are watching stablecoins more closely. That scrutiny could affect how stablecoins are used in payments and remittances going forward.

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Arrest Requests Filed in Argentina's Expanding LIBRA Token Scandal Involving Milei Advisors cryptonews
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Argentina’s LIBRA scandal deepened this week as a plaintiff in the ongoing criminal investigation requested the immediate arrest of two close advisors to President Javier Milei. Martín Romeo, a crypto expert and plaintiff in the case, urged Federal Judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi to detain Mauricio Novelli and Manuel Terrones Godoy, alleging their involvement in irregular crypto transactions surrounding the February LIBRA token launch. Romeo warned the two pose flight risks, as Novelli holds Italian citizenship and Terrones Godoy has permanent residency in Mexico.

The congressional commission investigating the LIBRA scandal, led by Representative Maximiliano Ferraro, uncovered new evidence linking Novelli and Terrones Godoy to suspicious wallet activity. Exchanges including Binance and Gate.io confirmed that both held accounts that received significant USDT transfers before the token’s collapse. Romeo also traced transactions involving American investor Hayden Mark Davis, who transferred over $1 million in USDT following a meeting with President Milei at the Casa Rosada. Subsequent transfers allegedly directed hundreds of thousands of dollars to Novelli’s Binance wallet and to a private Argentine bank associated with the advisors.

Investigators are now examining whether cash stored in safety deposit boxes at a Galicia bank branch was linked to these transactions. Surveillance footage captured Novelli and family members accessing the boxes shortly before the LIBRA launch.

Adding to the controversy, congressional findings revealed that more than 1,300 Argentines purchased LIBRA through Ripio, contradicting Milei’s public claim that “no more than five” locals were affected. Critics accuse the president of downplaying the scandal, as both he and his sister Karina have failed to respond to official summonses to testify. With arrest requests pending and new wallet data emerging, the LIBRA investigation continues to place mounting pressure on the Milei administration.

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Crypto Market Prediction: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Fundamental Support Here, XRP's Chance for $3 Springboard, Ethereum (ETH) $3,500 Comes Next cryptonews
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The composition of the market certainly raises questions, as no clear direction can be choosen at this point in time, especially if we take into consideration the fact that Bitcoin has not yet recovered. Altcoins are also lagging behind: Ethereum is back to bleeding out, Shiba Inu might form a third leg down and XRP is clearly struggling in the short term, with a better outlook in the midterm.

Shiba Inu's strong recovery baseIt appears that Shiba Inu is finally gaining traction after weeks of unrelenting sales. The meme coin may be forming a strong base for a recovery after touching a critical three-point support zone. The psychologically significant $0.000010 level, which has historically served as both support and resistance in previous consolidation phases, is currently just below SHIB’s trading level of $0.0000099.

SHIB’s chart clearly demonstrates the exhaustion of selling momentum as viewed from a technical standpoint. The asset has made three trips back to this lower range in the last month, possibly creating a triple-bottom structure — a pattern frequently linked to accumulations or reversals.

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SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewIn addition, trading volume has begun to level off following the steep spike in liquidations that occurred during the crash in early October, indicating that buyers may be quietly taking over as sellers may be losing ground.

Another clue that SHIB may be on the verge of hitting a short-term bottom is the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which is currently hovering around 37 and is close to oversold territory. The price is still below significant moving averages such as the 50-, 100- and 200-day ones, which are currently serving as overhead resistance between $0.0000112 and $0.0000131.

A brief relief rally toward the $0.0000105-$0.0000110 region might be triggered by a break above those levels. However, there may be greater downside risk if this emerging support is not held. The next important area to keep an eye on if SHIB drops below $0.0000095 is $0.0000088, where the prior long-term trendline may reengage.

After a harsh correction, the market structure currently indicates that SHIB is trying to lay a new foundation. It may serve as the launching pad for a subsequent upward leg if the triple-touch structure holds, but confirmation will rely on whether volume and market confidence pick back up in the days ahead.

XRP's structure got crackedIt appears that XRP is preparing for a significant breakout following a tumultuous few weeks. The narrowing triangle pattern, a technical structure that frequently precedes a strong move in either direction, has been the token’s consolidation pattern.

XRP, which is currently trading close to $2.38, looks to be completing this setup which, if bullish momentum returns, could act as a volatility springboard toward the $3 mark. The daily chart shows that the price of XRP has been continuously compressing between horizontal support and a descending resistance line around $2 and $20.

The pattern indicates that traders are awaiting a clear move as volatility is decreasing. When the price closes firmly outside the upper boundary, such symmetrical triangles have historically produced breakouts, which are usually followed by an increase in trading volume. XRP may start a rally toward the psychological barrier of $3 if it can break above the $2.60-$2.70 resistance zone.

This would be in line with the 50-day and 100-day moving averages, which are currently above the price. A strong breakout would also change the market’s attitude, which is still cautious after a sharp flash crash earlier this month and a recent 50% volume drop.

Given that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is close to 39, it appears that XRP is not yet overbought, allowing for an upward extension should momentum pick up speed. This consolidation phase is crucial for XRP’s next direction, though, as failure to hold support at $2.20 could invalidate the pattern and push the asset toward $2.00 or even $1.70.

To put it simply, XRP is at a turning point that may affect its course in the near future. The current stagnation could become a strong bullish reversal, with a confirmed breakout from the forming triangle, paving the way for a possible rally toward $3 in the coming weeks.

Ethereum's ground is goneAfter multiple failed attempts to keep momentum above the $4,000 mark, Ethereum looks to be losing ground. Given the asset’s recent performance, $3,500, a crucial support level that is in line with the 200-day moving average on the chart, might be the next sensible stop.

After several rejections at $4,200, a resistance zone supported by the 50-day and 100-day moving averages, ETH has begun to experience increasing selling pressure and is currently trading close to $3,880. Because of this resistance cluster, the region is now a strong supply zone, making Ethereum susceptible to further declines.

Before ETH hits oversold territory, there is still potential for further decline, as indicated by the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which is neutral but leaning bearish at about 40. This indicates waning market participation and that buyers are not yet prepared to defend higher levels, especially when combined with dwindling trading volume.

Not only does the $3,500 level have historical significance but it also aligns with the 200-day moving average, a long-term trend indicator that frequently determines whether an asset is still in a macro uptrend, making it the next important line of defense. Ethereum may use this level as a launching pad for a recovery back toward the $3,900-$4,000 range if it can hold.

In the medium term, though, a clear breakdown below $3,500 might hasten losses toward $3,200 or even $3,000, indicating a possible trend reversal for Ethereum. Ethereum’s course is currently obvious, as the price is moving in the direction of its most dependable support level.

In the days ahead, it will become clear if bulls can defend at $3,500 or if ETH’s present weakness develops into a more significant correction.
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XRP Faces Sharp Reversal as Price Slips Toward $1 Amid Rising Market Pressure cryptonews
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XRP’s recent market action has sparked renewed bearish sentiment as the cryptocurrency experiences a rapid retrace after an early-week surge. Over the past 24 hours, XRP has dropped more than 2.5%, currently trading around $2.1842, erasing most of its recent gains and signaling a potential move toward the $1 mark. The token’s inability to hold above key support levels reflects waning bullish momentum and increasing selling pressure across the broader crypto market.

Earlier this week, XRP showed signs of recovery, attempting to climb past the $2.60 level. However, that upward movement met stiff resistance near the 50-day moving average, leading to a swift rejection and reinforcing the dominance of bearish traders. This rejection indicates that sellers are preparing for another downward push, with bulls struggling to regain control of the short-term trend.

Market sentiment remains fragile as global crypto prices continue to decline. The overall weakness in Bitcoin and other major altcoins has further intensified XRP’s bearish trajectory. Analysts caution that if XRP fails to reclaim its short-term support zones soon, the price could slide closer to the psychologically significant $1 level, a move that would erase much of the progress made in recent months.

Adding to the market tension, discussions around Ripple’s treasury and broader market developments — including Coinbase’s new listings and renewed activity from Satoshi-era Bitcoin addresses — have amplified volatility. Despite hopes for stability, XRP’s current technical outlook suggests further downside risk unless strong buying interest emerges to counter the prevailing selloff.

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Ripple CTO David Schwartz Addresses Role in $1 Billion XRP Treasury Venture Evernorth cryptonews
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Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has addressed mounting speculation surrounding his involvement with Evernorth, a newly established XRP-focused treasury firm that plans to raise over $1 billion through a Nasdaq listing. The project, formed via a merger with Armada Acquisition Corp II, aims to function similarly to corporate bitcoin treasuries—strategically acquiring XRP from the open market and holding it as a long-term asset to stabilize liquidity and market value.

Evernorth has quickly captured attention across the crypto industry due to its ambitious scale and strong alignment with the XRP ecosystem. Its goal is to strengthen XRP’s market presence by providing a structured investment vehicle dedicated exclusively to the cryptocurrency. The initiative comes amid renewed interest in XRP’s utility and long-term price potential, as institutions explore new ways to gain exposure to blockchain-based financial instruments.

Following the announcement, reports surfaced suggesting Schwartz would “join” the venture. However, the Ripple CTO swiftly clarified his position, confirming that his role would be strictly advisory and limited in duration. Schwartz emphasized that his involvement does not extend beyond offering short-term strategic insight and that he remains fully committed to his responsibilities at Ripple. “My advisory work with Evernorth will be temporary and won’t interfere with my duties at Ripple,” he stated, addressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

The clarification helped quell speculation while reinforcing Ripple’s ongoing focus on innovation within the XRP Ledger ecosystem. As Evernorth moves forward with its billion-dollar fundraising ambitions, the market will closely watch how its strategy influences XRP’s liquidity and long-term adoption.

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Bitcoin Surges as Gold Tumbles Amid Market Volatility cryptonews
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Gold prices took a sharp hit this week while Bitcoin regained momentum after a sluggish performance, signaling a shift in investor sentiment. Bitcoin is currently on track to record its biggest single-day gain since April 22, when the BTC/XAUT pair surged 11%. The cryptocurrency market appears to be rebounding, with Bitcoin bulls eyeing a stronger close that could surpass April’s gains.

Meanwhile, gold—once the star performer of 2025—faced its steepest decline in years. After months of outperforming both U.S. equities and Bitcoin, the precious metal saw a sudden reversal on Tuesday, with gold and silver prices plunging in one of their biggest intraday drops in recent memory, according to Axios. The downturn followed a wave of bullish enthusiasm that many analysts now say may have reached unsustainable levels. Reports of long lines forming outside gold shops in Sydney, Australia, as investors rushed to buy physical bars and coins, fueled speculation that the trade had become overcrowded.

Analysts suggest that while gold’s fundamentals remain strong amid global economic uncertainty, short-term profit-taking and overbought conditions triggered the sell-off. In contrast, Bitcoin appears to be attracting renewed attention from traders seeking higher returns. As risk appetite grows, the digital asset is benefiting from capital rotation away from traditional safe havens like gold.

Market observers note that both assets are influenced by shifting macroeconomic trends, including inflation expectations and central bank policy. However, Bitcoin’s recent performance indicates that investor confidence in the crypto market is recovering after a period of stagnation. If momentum continues, Bitcoin could cement its role as a leading alternative asset, challenging gold’s long-held status as the ultimate store of value.

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T. Rowe Price Files for First Active Crypto ETF Targeting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP cryptonews
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T. Rowe Price, one of America’s most established investment firms with over $1.68 trillion in assets under management, has officially entered the cryptocurrency market with its first actively managed crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF). The firm recently filed for the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking its debut in the digital asset investment space.

According to the SEC filing, the ETF aims to outperform the FTSE Crypto U.S. Listed Index, which tracks the ten largest digital assets by market capitalization. The fund will be traded on NYSE Arca and hold between five and fifteen crypto assets at a time, allowing managers to adjust holdings based on market trends and valuations.

Primary holdings will include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP, with the flexibility to add other top cryptocurrencies such as Cardano (ADA), Avalanche (AVAX), Polkadot (DOT), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Chainlink (LINK). Additionally, the ETF can utilize stablecoins like USDC for liquidity and operational management — a feature that enhances its active trading strategy.

This ETF marks T. Rowe Price’s first direct investment product in cryptocurrencies, expanding beyond its traditional stronghold in mutual funds and retirement portfolios. The company’s operations and custody will be managed by T. Rowe Price Sponsor LLC, meaning investors won’t have the same protections offered by mutual funds.

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas described the filing as a “semi-shock,” noting that T. Rowe Price is among the top five active fund managers globally. He added that the move reflects a growing “land rush” among major financial institutions eager to establish their presence in the fast-growing crypto ETF market.

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Dormant Whales Stir Amid Bitcoin's Cool Down — $28 Million in Vintage BTC Just Shifted cryptonews
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In the past 24 hours, bitcoin has slipped 1.8% against the U.S. dollar, and the bears have been calling the shots for the last two weeks, dragging the top crypto down by 13%. During the slump, a long-silent stash of 262.43 BTC—valued at just over $28 million—stirred from its digital slumber.
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XRP (XRP) Price Forecast: Fibonacci Analysis Indicates Potential Surge to $3.60 cryptonews
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Oct 23, 2025 01:20

XRP price prediction suggests a potential rally to $3.60 following key Fibonacci support, as institutional interest grows with Ripple's Evernorth deal.

Ripple's XRP is currently attracting significant attention from the crypto market, with price predictions indicating a potential surge to $3.60. This expectation follows a notable rebound from a key Fibonacci retracement level, as reported by CryptoNews.

Institutional Interest Rises with Evernorth XRPN
Ripple's strategic partnership with Evernorth is driving increased institutional demand for XRP. Over 11 companies are reportedly preparing to integrate XRP into their financial treasuries, collectively exceeding $2 billion. This move is spearheaded by Ripple's recent Evernorth announcement. Notably, Japan's largest banking group, SBI, has confirmed its investment in Evernorth XRP, joined by GUMI with an investment of approximately $17 million.

The growing interest positions XRP as a potential global reserve asset, with companies progressively adding it to their reserves.

XRP Price Prediction: Fibonacci Retracement and Market Dynamics
Currently trading around $2.40, XRP has experienced a 10% increase since its recent low. The weekly chart reveals that the price has rebounded from the 0.618 Fibonacci level, a critical area where buyers typically exert significant influence. This rebound suggests that the recent pullback may have concluded, with renewed buyer momentum potentially driving the price toward a cycle high of $3.60.

Technical indicators support this bullish outlook, with the weekly chart maintaining a pattern of higher highs and higher lows despite XRP's volatility. The price has also shown resilience by bouncing back strongly from the flash crash zone, reducing the likelihood of another dip.

MAXI DOGE: A Rising Star in the Memecoin Sector
As institutional capital flows into XRP, the broader market is poised for its next significant shift. One emerging contender is MAXI DOGE, a memecoin gaining traction with its unique tokenomics and practical utility. Offering staking rewards with up to 82% APY, MAXI DOGE is attracting attention from both retail investors and early adopters.

The presale of MAXI DOGE has already raised over $3.7 million, indicating robust demand and positioning it as a leading player in the upcoming memecoin wave. Combining culture, liquidity, and market hype, MAXI DOGE is strategically placed to capture market interest as conditions evolve.

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Bitcoin OG Whale Expands Short to $227M Amid Market Uncertainty cryptonews
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A prominent Bitcoin whale, nicknamed the “Trump insider,” has increased his short position on Bitcoin to 2,100 BTC, valued at approximately $227 million. This move comes as Bitcoin struggles to maintain momentum near $108,000, raising questions about a potential market correction.
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Arthur Hayes Torches Japan's Stimulus, Sees Yen Collapse and Bitcoin to $1M cryptonews
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Arthur Hayes delivered a scathing critique of Japan's stimulus while reaffirming his ultra-bullish $1 million bitcoin outlook, citing fiat instability, relentless yen weakness, inflation concerns, and rising confidence in decentralized financial systems.
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Hong Kong Approves First Spot Solana ETF, Leading Asia in Crypto Innovation cryptonews
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Hong Kong has officially approved its first spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a significant milestone in the city's growing leadership in the crypto investment landscape. This approval makes Solana the third cryptocurrency to receive a spot ETF listing in Hong Kong, following Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
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Technical Analysis Suggests XRP's Playbook From 2017 Could Repeat In 2025 cryptonews
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Crypto analyst Steph has presented an interesting comparison between XRP’s 2017 bull run and its current 2025 market structure in a post on the social media platform X. 

The post, which was captured with “The $XRP playbook,” noted a repetition of its early accumulation phase that preceded its massive breakout eight years ago. The technical analysis places 2017’s surge beside the altcoin’s ongoing consolidation around the $2 price level, predicting that the cryptocurrency could be entering a familiar setup for another explosive rally.

XRP Might Repeat The 2017 Blueprint
XRP’s price action in the past few days has been defined by the cryptocurrency looking to break past $2.5. This move comes off the back of a flash crash last week, which caused the altcoin’s price to create a strong downside wick on the daily timeframe. This downside wick, on the other hand, was a quick break to the downside amidst an its price consolidation that has been dragging on since July.

Interestingly, dialing the price action many years back shows XRP has played out a similar pattern like this before. Back in 2017, the token spent months trading sideways before springing into an extraordinary vertical rally that turned it into one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies of that bull cycle. 

This trend, which was also noted in a technical analysis post by STEPH IS CRYPTO on X, looks at the possibility of the token repeating this rally again. The left side of Steph’s chart captures the 2017 price action vividly: a slow accumulation in early March followed by an almost parabolic ascent that pushed the price from fractions of a cent to above $3 within months. 

Source: Chart from STEPH IS CRYPTO on X
The chart highlights how the upward curvature that began around February 2017 served as the launchpad for XRP’s historic surge. By framing this as the “playbook,” Steph implies that history could be on the verge of rhyming once more.

2025 Setup: The Calm Before The Storm
The right side of the chart image above shows XRP’s 2025 daily chart mirroring that 2017 accumulation curve. The token has been oscillating around mid $2 to form what looks like a rounded bottom pattern. The annotation points to November/December as the potential turning point.

Steph’s projected path shows the token consolidating between $2.5 and $3 for the next few weeks before entering a strong vertical climb. The projection shows XRP breaking above $3 and then going on a climb that takes it far above its current price levels. The projection line on the chart extends toward $24. This means if the 2017-style pattern repeats, the altcoin could experience an unprecedented price appreciation that brings its new price range above $20. 

Steph isn’t the first analyst to look at similarities to the playbook in 2017. A similar outlook from a crypto analyst known as ChartNerd predicted a breakout to $13.5 if XRP repeats the 2017 rally.

XRP trading at $2.38 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

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2025-10-23 01:59 4mo ago
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XRP Bounce In Sight? Bulls Hold $2.38 Support As Breakout Pressure Builds cryptonews
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XRP is holding firm above the $2.38 support level after a recent pullback, suggesting that bulls may still have control. As buying pressure builds, traders are watching closely for a potential breakout that could reignite bullish momentum in the coming sessions.

Early Strength Fades After Hitting $2.52
Umair Crypto, in his latest market update, noted that XRP displayed initial strength after rebounding cleanly from the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). The price managed to climb to around $2.52 with a solid close on the 4-hour chart, signaling renewed buyer interest and a potential shift in short-term momentum.

However, that early optimism was short-lived as XRP’s upward push lost steam before even reaching the 100-day SMA. The failure to extend higher has started to reveal some underlying weakness in the chart, with bulls struggling to sustain momentum at higher levels.

XRP showcasing upside potential | Source: Chart from Umair Crypto on X
Umair emphasized that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) trendline now plays a crucial role in determining the next direction. A confirmed breakdown below this RSI trendline could lead to another lower low, effectively continuing the current local downtrend and reinforcing bearish sentiment in the market.

For now, the situation remains uncertain. XRP must hold firmly above the $2.38 support level and maintain strength along the RSI trendline. However, a failure to do so could expose XRP to deeper downside risks in the short term.

Momentum Or Pause? The Decisive Moment For XRP
MakroVision Research highlighted that XRP successfully halted its steep decline within the lower Golden Pocket region, between approximately $1.40 and $1.55, and has recovered as buying pressure resurfaced. In the short term, the firm noted that XRP is now approaching a key resistance range between $2.48 and $2.65.

A failure to break above this zone could lead to temporary consolidation as the market gathers momentum for its next move. On the downside, the $1.96 level remains a critical support area, as losing it could reintroduce downside pressure.

From an upside perspective, a decisive and sustained breakout above $2.65 could open the door for further gains toward $3.06. According to MakroVision Research, only a move beyond this level would confirm renewed bullish strength and restore clear upward momentum across the broader trend.

In conclusion, the analyst emphasized that XRP’s precise targeting of the Golden Pocket and its swift recovery show that buyers are still active and defending key zones. However, the next major test lies in whether the bulls can generate enough momentum to overcome the $2.65 resistance and set the stage for a broader rally.

XRP trading at $2.39 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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2025-10-23 01:59 4mo ago
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All about ZEC's quarterly hike of 266% after dev links it to Satoshi cryptonews
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Key Takeaways
Why is ZCash rallying?
With a 266% move upward in October alone, ZCash’s growth reflected a growing demand for privacy in the face of increased financial surveillance.

What are the next resistance levels for ZEC?
The $290-$305 is a supply zone, and beyond that, the $350 level is a notable resistance for ZEC.

Zcash [ZEC] has taken the crypto market by storm.

Since the 22nd of September, ZEC has rallied 488%, from $46.2 to $271.68. In Q4 2025 so far, ZEC was up 266%.

The altcoin had briefly breached the $300 psychological resistance on the 21st of October, but faced selling pressure at $304, and the bulls were forced to retreat.

Privacy coins return to the spotlight
A noteworthy event has been that there has been a spike in demand for privacy tokens recently. Dash [DASH], another privacy coin, was up 99% in October.

According to zkp.baby, a ZCash metrics dashboard, 4.864 million tokens were shielded. This figure had been at 3.82 million ZEC on the 8th of October.

For the uninitiated, the process of shielding refers to how the protocol collects deposits into transparent pools and transfers them to anonymous ones.

This process uses zero-knowledge cryptographic methods to ensure the network sees none of the private data in the transaction.

Nearly 30% of the Total Supply was now shielded, reflecting a rise in onchain privacy use.

Retail has been quick to try to profit from the rally.

Coinalyze data showed ZEC’s Open Interest (OI) increased 16% in the past 24 hours. The OI was at $244 million at the time of writing, a massive increase from the $29 million OI seen on the 1st of October.

Dev recalls Satoshi’s comments on ZKPs
In a post on X, popular Solana contributor Mert from Helius explained that the concept of zero knowledge was novel at the time of Satoshi.

Both Mert and Naval Ravikant tied Zcash and its privacy to the early days of Bitcoin’s adoption. ZEC enables the core idea of “encrypted and unstoppable cash”.

This is why ZEC is not just a dinosaur coin bouncing on the back of a consolidation phase or renewed rally for Bitcoin.

Mert pointed out that Satoshi admitted that if ZK-proofs were made practical, Bitcoin could be built more conveniently.

Technical setup points to key range

Source: ZEC/USDT on TradingView

Technical analysis showed ZEC trading within a short-term range (yellow) that reached from $190 to $292.

The CMF was above +0.05, indicating significant buying pressure. The MFI was falling out of the overbought zone, signaling cooling momentum.

Swing traders can look to buy the breakout past the $290-$305 area. Investors enamored by privacy might not wait for a technical breakout to buy.

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2025-10-23 01:59 4mo ago
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Polymarket integrates BNB deposits and withdrawals to expand user options cryptonews
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XRP News Today: Spot ETF Delays and Trade War Risks Weigh on XRP Outlook cryptonews
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While traders closely monitor US-China trade headlines, the US government shutdown remains another XRP headwind.

US Government Shutdown: A 12th Senate Vote Fails to Advance GOP Bill
The US government shutdown extended to day 22 on Wednesday, October 22, as the Senate impasse continued. A 12th Senate vote on a stopgap funding bill, 54-46, fell short of the 60 votes needed to reopen the government. The shutdown is now the second-longest in history, behind the 2018-2019 shutdown during Trump’s first presidency.

Why does the US government shutdown affect XRP price trends?

The Senate stalemate means that the SEC is working under a skeleton staff, delaying reviews and approvals. The lack of agency manpower means that XRP-spot ETF launches will face delays until the US government reopens.

The absence of highly anticipated institutional money inflows into XRP-spot ETFs has weighed on sentiment. XRP-spot ETF issuers may get an SEC greenlight 3-4 weeks after a reopening, raising the possibility of December launches. Crucially, the longer the shutdown, the larger the agency’s backlog, and the greater the delay to the launch of spot ETFs.

Bloomberg Intelligence ETF Analyst James Seyffart commented on the potential timeframe for the SEC to green-light spot ETFs, stating:

“Quick update on crypto ETF delays from shutdown: Expect 3-4 weeks post-reopening for batch approvals on XRP, SOL, LTC filings. SEC’s backlog is ~90 items, but streamlined S-1 process means no full re-review needed. XRP odds still 85% by EOY—don’t panic, this is procedural lag, not rejection.”

Price Action & Technical Analysis: Will XRP Breach $2.2?
XRP fell 2.4% on Wednesday, October 22, following the previous day’s 2.95% loss, closing at $2.3660. The token underperformed the broader crypto market, which declined 0.92%. The pullback left XRP trading well below the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), reaffirming a bearish bias.

Key technical levels to watch include:

Support levels: $2.2, $2.0, and $1.9.
Technical resistance levels: the 200-day EMA at $2.6125 and the 50-day EMA at $2.7069.
Resistance levels: $2.4, $2.7, and $3.0.

Catalysts & Scenarios
In the coming sessions, several scenarios could influence near-term price trends:

US-China trade headlines.
The US government shutdown
XRP-spot ETFs (delays or launches) and BlackRock’s position on an iShares XRP Trust.
Blue-chip companies’ appetite for XRP as a treasury reserve asset.
Regulatory milestones: Ripple’s application for a US-chartered bank license, the Market Structure Bill, and SWIFT-related news could also drive near-term price trends.

Bearish Scenario: Risks Below $2.2

BlackRock downplays plans for an XRP-spot ETF.
US stalemate continues, delaying XRP-spot ETF launches.
The US Senate roadblocks crypto-friendly legislation, including the Market Structure Bill.
Blue-chip companies dismiss XRP as a treasury reserve asset.
OCC delays or rejects Ripple’s US-chartered bank license.
SWIFT holds its market share in the global remittance sector, limiting Ripple’s market access.

These bearish events could push XRP toward the $2.2 level. A break below $2.2 may bring the $2.0 psychological support level into play.

Bullish Scenario: Path to $3

The US and China reach a trade agreement.
The US government reopens
BlackRock files an S-1 for an iShares XRP Trust, and the SEC approves XRP-spot ETFs.
Blue-chip companies adopt XRP for treasury purposes, and firms integrate Ripple technology.
Ripple secures a US-chartered bank license, and the Market Structure Bill progresses on Capitol Hill.
XRPL makes progress on Main Street, challenging SWIFT’s market dominance.

These bullish scenarios could send XRP above the $2.4 level, bringing $2.7 into sight. A sustained move through $2.7 would pave the way toward $3.0.
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Young Australians' biggest financial regret: Ignoring Bitcoin at $400 cryptonews
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Over 40% of Australian Gen Z and Millennials say they regret not investing in cryptocurrency a decade ago, with a new survey from Australian crypto broker Swyftx suggesting they see it as one of the biggest missed opportunities of the last 10 years. 

The study, conducted by YouGov and released on Thursday, surveyed 3,009 people, finding that almost half of the under-35s surveyed regret missing the crypto boat.

This was followed by regret not buying property, and not buying shares in Big Tech companies such as Apple and Amazon.

Part of the FOMO is likely because of the structural buying of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) by corporations, sovereigns and US pension funds, according to Swyftx.

A study of 3,009 people found 40% of under-35s regret not investing in crypto ten years ago. Source: SwyftxIn 2015, Bitcoin hovered between $172 and $465 during the tail end of a bear market. It has since gained 23,019% and is trading for $107,505 on Thursday. 

Crypto seen as a way to solve housing crisisA Swyftx spokesperson told Cointelegraph that many younger people now feel locked out of the property market and believe crypto could have offered them a chance to afford a home. 

Australia is ranked as the sixth most expensive market for property in the world, behind Switzerland, South Korea, Luxembourg, Austria and Norway, according to Australian Property Investor Magazine. 

“Housing unaffordability at this scale is a predicament other generations didn’t face and crypto is seen as an opportunity to get ahead.” “A lot of younger investors want high beta assets in their portfolios, and the data we have indicates they generally understand the asset class pretty well,” the spokesperson added.  

Overall, 80% of Australians under 50 said they regretted the investment choices they had made over the last decade.

Younger Australians swapping to crypto over stocks The gap between younger investors who plan to purchase stocks and those who want to buy crypto has also halved since 2022. 

Swyftx CEO Jason Titman stated in the report that the data suggests younger retail investors in the country will be just as likely to buy Bitcoin as standard shares within two years, but the momentum will depend on the introduction of proper investor protections. 

The Swyftx spokesperson said regulation in Australia and other markets would likely be key to unleashing a “big bang of investment.”

Crypto flipping stocks as a preferred investment will likely depend on regulations. Source: Swyftx“The data we have is consistent, and it tells us that millions more investors will enter the market when it is regulated,” the spokesperson said. 

“We can already see the halo effect of regulatory certainty playing out in the US where you have major banks like Morgan Stanley entering the market.” Australia’s government, under its ruling center-left Labor Party, proposed a new crypto framework regulating exchanges under existing financial services laws in March. 

Gen Zs topping up income with crypto Gen Z, people born between 1996 and 2010, aged between 29 and 15, have also reported using crypto as a way to supplement their incomes. 

The age group also reported the highest profits, with an average of $9,958 among the 82% of investors who made a profit.

Overall, 78% of Australian crypto users reported making a profit from their trading activities in the last year. 

“Our Gen Z clients have longer investment horizons and anecdotally we know that they’re not overly concerned about the annualized volatility of Bitcoin and other crypto assets,” the Swyftx spokesperson said. 

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Japan's Gumi Joins Ripple, SBI in $1B XRP Bet Aimed at Institutional Domination cryptonews
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XRP's march into mainstream finance is hitting overdrive as major Japanese and U.S. firms pour millions into expanding its institutional footprint, fueling expectations of a powerful rally and solidifying XRP's position as a premier digital asset. XRP Institutional Momentum Surges With Major Cross-Border Investments Institutional adoption of XRP is accelerating as leading Japanese and U.S.
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Bitcoin Prices Fall Below $107,000 As Crypto Market Catches Its Breath cryptonews
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Bitcoin prices fell more than 6% on October 22.

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Bitcoin prices experienced a modest drop on Wednesday, October 22, declining below $107,000 after rising to more than $114,000 the day before.

“Bitcoin’s drop is the market catching its breath after a wild run,” Maja Vujinovic, CEO and cofounder of digital assets at FG Nexus, stated via email.

“Traders took profits, leverage got flushed out, and fears over Trump’s new China tariffs plus MicroStrategy’s huge Bitcoin bets made everyone more cautious,” she stated. “Add a sudden gold sell-off and you get a global risk-off chain reaction.”

“In simple terms: Bitcoin didn’t fall because people lost faith, it fell because it’s now tied to everything from politics to corporate debt to trader greed.”

Several other analysts also described the latest pullback as a natural retracement in the bitcoin markets.

“Traders took chips off the table following the break to all-time highs, and leveraged long positions began to unwind as funding rates spiked across derivatives exchanges,” Joe DiPasquale, CEO of cryptocurrency hedge fund manager BitBull Capital, said through emailed comments.

After bitcoin reached an all-time high earlier this month, traders began taking profits, “creating short-term selling pressure and a healthy market reset," he added.

“Additionally, a modest rebound in the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields added macro pressure, prompting some rotation out of risk assets,” said the market observer, highlighting another cause of the recent price drop.

“Despite the correction, sentiment remains constructive, with buyers likely to reemerge around the $105,000–$107,000 support range," he continued, offering a short-term outlook for the world’s most prominent digital currency.

Shashank Sripada, cofounder & COO of GAIA, also weighed in.

“Bitcoin’s pullback from $114K to roughly $106K is not irrational — it’s what Adam Smith or Hayek would describe as a self-correcting response to overheated positioning,” he stated via email.

“With U.S. rates still elevated, global liquidity mixed, and geopolitical risks rising, investors are temporarily prioritizing Keynesian liquidity preference—holding dollars, USDC, Gold, over risk,” the analyst continued.

“Also, the unusual deleveraging a week or so ago of bitcoin seems to have also shaken institutional accounts with heavy leverage hence the volatility,” he added.

“This looks less like trend reversal and more like a rational de-leveraging event within a still-intact structural uptrend.”

“As long as BTC defends the $100-105K support band, this is capital rotation — not capitulation,” Sripada concluded.

‘A Clear Shift’ In Market Direction Mostafa Al-Mashita, cofounder & director of sales and trading for Secure Digital Markets, offered a differing perspective.

“Bitcoin’s recent retracement signals a clear shift in direction rather than a simple pause,” he stated through comments received through Telegram. “Liquidity has thinned out, and market participants have become more selective in deploying capital."

“With traders hesitant to take on new positions until price action moves decisively higher or lower, the market is effectively stuck in the middle, reflecting reduced risk appetite and tighter participation,” the analyst concluded.

Continued ProgressWhile volatility is an everyday characteristic of cryptocurrencies, the markets for these innovative assets continue to progress, according to Chris Robins, head of growth and strategic partnerships at Axelar.

“Volatility will always be part of the crypto landscape, but the market is clearly maturing,” he stated via email.

“More investors are taking a long-term view, using time-tested strategies like basis trades to manage risk and smooth out returns. There is a broader rotation toward sustainable investments rather than short-term speculation,” added Robins.

“We’re seeing investors move away from chasing short-term volatility and instead focus on building long-term positions in high-quality assets,” he continued. “A more interconnected DeFi landscape is giving them new ways to put those holdings to work, combining blue-chip assets, proven yield strategies and built-in hedges against short-term volatility.”

“The result is a more disciplined approach to risk and return, where crypto portfolios start to look more like those in traditional markets: positioned for long-term growth based on real innovation,” Robins concluded.
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Where Will D-Wave Quantum Stock Be in 3 Years? stocknewsapi
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While quantum computing has been just around the corner for decades, investors seem to be taking it seriously this time. D-Wave Quantum (QBTS 15.22%) has benefited from the rising industry optimism, with its stock price up by an eyewatering 3,500% over the last 12 months. But past performance doesn't guarantee future performance.

In fact, D-Wave's rocketship rally has put potential new investors in a challenging position. On one hand, people have the fear of missing out on the quantum rally. But they also don't want to buy speculative stocks at the top of a mountain because of the risk of a crash. Let's dig deeper to see how the next three years might play out for the stock.

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D-Wave is pioneering a subset of quantum computing called quantum annealing, which involves building machines designed for solving optimization problems. In other words, these devices aim to find the lowest energy way to complete a task. While this is somewhat distinct from the general-purpose quantum computing being developed by industry leaders like Alphabet, it seems to be enjoying early successes.

D-Wave's second-quarter revenue jumped 42% year over year to $3.1 million as it sold a small number of its quantum annealing machines to research institutions around the world. That said, the company remains very far from profitability, with an operating loss of $26.5 million in the period. Investors shouldn't expect this situation to turn around anytime soon because of the massive spending needed for research and development as D-Wave seeks to pioneer cutting-edge technology.

Why is D-Wave public?
According to Silicon Valley Bank, the vast majority of successful start-ups are acquired by other companies -- very few reach public markets through initial public offerings (IPOs) or special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deals like D-Wave Quantum. There are many good reasons for this. Chief among them is that small, unprofitable companies usually have valuable technology and patents that make more sense as part of a larger business that can absorb their losses.

As a public company, D-Wave has better access to capital markets. However, its shareholders will fund its losses through dilutive equity raises, which is when a company creates and issues more units of stock. In June, the company raised $400 million through stock sales, aiming to use the money for general corporate purposes and acquisitions of its own.

Capital raises can benefit investors if they are used to create future value. But the rising number of shares outstanding will chip away at shareholders' ownership in the company and their claim on future earnings, disincentivizing investors from buying the stock too early.

D-Wave's valuation is cause for concern

Image source: Getty Images.

While it's tempting to look at D-Wave as a tiny company trying to pioneer a big opportunity, that is no longer the case. After its 3,400% rally, the company is worth roughly $10 billion, which makes it a large-cap stock. Unfortunately, most of the easy returns have already been made, and now D-Wave is priced for perfection -- or perhaps more accurately, priced to disappoint as it struggles to justify its sky-high valuation.

So far, the numbers aren't looking good. With a price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 336, shares trade at a substantial premium over the S&P 500 average of 3.35. And this suggests years (or even decades) of future growth are already priced in. While it can be tempting to bet on speculative stocks, fundamentals usually win out over the long term. Investors who missed the big rally should wait for a better entry point.
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IDEX Metals Announces Upsize of Non-Brokered Private Placement of Units stocknewsapi
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Vancouver, B.C. – TheNewswire - October 22, 2025 – IDEX Metals Corp. ("IDEX" or the "Company") (TSXV: IDEX; OTCQB: IDXMF) is pleased to announce that due to significant market demand, the Company has increased the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement from $2,000,000 to $5,320,500.  The upsized offering (the “Offering”) will consist of up to 8,867,500 units of the Company (the “Units”) at a price of $0.60 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $5,320,500.

Each Unit will be comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (a “Share”) and one-half of one share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant is exercisable to purchase one additional Share (a “Warrant Share”) for a period of 24 months from the closing date at an exercise price of $0.90 per Warrant Share.

The Company may pay a finder’s fee on the Offering within the maximum amount permitted by the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”).  The Company may complete multiple closings of the Offering, as subscriptions are received.  Each closing is subject to a number of conditions, including receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals.

Closing of the Offering is subject to certain customary conditions, including, without limitation, approval of the TSXV.  The securities to be issued under the Offering will be offered by way of private placement in such provinces or territories of Canada as may be determined by the Company, in each case, pursuant to applicable exemptions from the prospectus requirements under applicable securities laws.  Securities issued under the Offering will be subject to a hold period which will expire four months and one day from the date of closing of the Offering.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Offering for exploration of its mineral properties in the State of Idaho and for general working capital.

The securities referred to in this news release have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, unless an exemption from such registration is available. This news release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities for sale, nor a solicitation for offers to buy any securities. Any public offering of securities in the United States must be made by means of a prospectus containing detailed information about the Company and management, as well as financial statements. “United States” and “U.S. person” have the respective meanings assigned in Regulation S under the U.S Securities Act.

About IDEX Metals Corp.

IDEX Metals Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing a portfolio of base and precious metal projects in Idaho, USA. IDEX is primarily focused on the exploration and development of the Freeze Copper-Gold porphyry prospect located in the newly discovered Idaho Copper District, Washington County, Idaho. With a strategic land position in a top-tier mining jurisdiction and surrounded by major industry players, IDEX is committed to redefining district-scale exploration in Idaho.

For more information, please visit https://idexmetals.com/.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Clayton Fisher, CEO & Director

For further information regarding IDEX contact:

Investor Relations

[email protected]

1 (604) 260-0356

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward- looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements require management to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is significant risk that the forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate, that the management’s assumptions may not be correct and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Generally forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as “anticipate”, “will”, “expect”, “may”, “continue”, “could”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “plan”, “potential” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect which, without limiting the generality of the following, include: risks inherent in exploration activities; the impact of exploration competition; unexpected geological or hydrological conditions; changes in government regulations and policies, including trade laws and policies; failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from government authorities; volatility and sensitivity to market prices; volatility and sensitivity to capital market fluctuations; the ability to raise funds through private or public equity financings; environmental and safety risks including increased regulatory burdens; weather and other natural phenomena; and other exploration, development, operating, financial market and regulatory risks. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof or the dates specifically referenced in this press release, where applicable. Except as required by applicable securities laws and regulation, IDEX disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

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

  
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3 Reasons to Buy Boeing Stock and 1 to Avoid It Before Oct. 29 stocknewsapi
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CEO Kelly Ortberg is getting the aerospace company back on the right path.

Boeing (BA 0.31%) is back. After an extended period of disappointing performance, CEO Kelly Ortberg has put the company back on track after taking the reins as CEO in August of last year.

The operational improvements are tangible and particularly important for the investment case. Boeing's huge backlog attests to its potential, which stood at $619 billion at the end of the second quarter.

Still, is it all enough to make the stock a buy?

Three reasons why Boeing stock is exciting
First, the stock appears attractive on a near- to medium-term basis -- at least it does if the company can sustain the improvements generated over the last 12 months. It might surprise many that the leading improvement highlighted is in the aerospace giant's defense segment, known as Defense, Space & Security (BDS). However, a quick look at the chart below shows the scale of the problems BDS has had in recent years, so the recent couple of quarters of profitability are highly welcome.

There's reason to believe that Boeing's profit improvements are sustainable, and that comes down to the fact that the overwhelming part of the losses comes from fixed-price development programs that only constitute 15% of the BDS portfolio. They include four high-profile and problematic programs, including the VC-25 (Air Force One) and the KC-46 refueling tanker.

Management has long argued that its BDS margins will improve once it works through key milestones on these programs, and that appears to be coming through now. It also helps that Ortberg moved swiftly to replace the former BDS CEO, Theodore Colbert (it's not clear whether he was fired or not), with Boeing veteran Steve Parker, who has now been appointed BDS CEO.

Under Ortberg and Parker, BDS is improving its cost estimations for these programs, and it will be fascinating to see if the trend continues in the third quarter.

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Boeing's delivery and production rates
Boeing's delivery and production rates are often confused. They are closely related, but not the same. Focusing on its 737 narrowbody, at the end of September, the company had more than 4,800 unfilled orders. To put that figure into context, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed a production rate cap of 38 a month for the 737 MAX following a high-profile incident on an Alaska Airlines flight in early 2024.

At a rate of 38 a month, or 456 a year, it would take more than a decade for Boeing to fill its 737 MAX orders. However, the company recently received some very positive news as the FAA approved an increase in the 737 MAX production rate to 42 a month.

The third positive reason to buy the stock is that Boeing is doing a good job on deliveries. As you can see below, its 737 MAX delivery rate has picked up notably in 2025, and the increase in the production rate will only increase the delivery rate over time.

Data source: Boeing presentations. Chart by author.

Putting it all together, Boeing has excellent momentum and a real opportunity to carry on executing on a multiyear backlog. All of which speaks to the near- and medium-term potential for the stock.

One longer-term consideration
It may seem complex, but if you plan to buy and hold Boeing stock long-term, consider this: Is it financially feasible for Boeing to compete in the next generation of aircraft?

Former Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun estimated that a new narrowbody would cost $50 billion in investment over a decade. As of the end of the second quarter, Boeing had $30.3 billion in net debt, and it's fair to say the cycle of cash generation from the 737 MAX has not gone as planned.

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Moreover, there appears to be a big decision brewing on the horizon with Airbus actively working with CFM International (a GE Aerospace joint venture with Safran) on its RISE program. GE's CEO Larry Culp is "all in" on the open fan technology being developed under RISE.

In comparison, Boeing is believed to favor a traditional ducted engine. RTX's Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce could offer such an engine, and CFM International could provide a ducted engine using RISE technology. However, if the open fan technology wins out under RISE and Boeing doesn't adopt it, it could find itself at a competitive disadvantage even as it tries to fund investment for the new plane -- something to think about.
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General Shareholders' Meeting of Ecopetrol S.A. stocknewsapi
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) ("Ecopetrol" or the "Company") announces that, The Chief Executive Officer of Ecopetrol S.A. ("Ecopetrol") hereby summons all Shareholders to the extraordinary Assembly of the General Shareholders' Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, starting at 8:00 a.m., at the Auditorium of the Centro Internacional de Negocios y Exposiciones (Corferias), located on Carrera 37 No. 24 - 67 in Bogota, D.C.

The Agenda for the meeting will be the following:

Safety guidelines
Quorum verification
Opening of the General Shareholders' Meeting by the Chief Executive Officer of Ecopetrol
Approval of the Agenda
Appointment of the Chairperson presiding over the General Shareholders' Meeting
Appointment of the commission responsible for scrutiny and counting of the votes
Appointment of the commission responsible for the revision and approval of the minutes of the meeting
Presentation and approval of amendments to the corporate bylaws of Ecopetrol S.A.

The meeting will be held in person and will be broadcast live via streaming on Ecopetrol's website.

The voting process will be conducted electronically. Shareholders are requested to attend the Meeting with their smart mobile devices. If any Shareholder does not have access to a device with the technical requirements required, the company has provided an alternate mechanism for Shareholders to exercise their right to vote.

Shareholders who cannot attend the Meeting may be represented by power-of-attorney duly granted in writing to a trusted legal representative, who must meet the requirements established in Article 184 of the Commercial Code. The power of Attorney templates in both Spanish and English can be downloaded from the website at https://www.ecopetrol.com.co/asamblea-ext2025-eng.

For the legal representation of the shareholders, compliance will be given to the provisions of the Legal Circular 029 of 2014 regarding the illegal, unauthorized and unsafe practices of securities issuers.

Except in cases of legal representation via proxy, Ecopetrol administrators and employees may not represent shares other than their own while they are employed by the company, nor substitute the powers conferred thereon. Additionally, they may not vote on the Company's ­financial statements. Additionally, they may not vote on the Company's financial statements.

RICARDO ROA BARRAGÁN
Chief Executive Officer

RECOMMENDATIONS:

If an individual is acting as a proxy representative, the corresponding proxy form must be submitted in its physical form at registration along with any additional documentation required. Certificates of incorporation and legal representation of the companies must have an issuance date not exceeding one month.
To avoid overcrowding, guarantee the adequate participation of all shareholders, registration points will open as of 7:00 a.m.
To expedite the registration process and ensure appropriate participation at the Meeting, in the case of individuals representing as proxy multiple shareholders, it is suggested a proxy representative is only responsible for at most 50 proxy forms.
Only one helper per shareholder requiring additional assistance will be allowed entry.
No kit will be provided.
Publicity material or any other type of material that might hamper the normal course of the meeting will not be allowed in the facility and their distribution is strictly prohibited.
If you experience symptoms of acute respiratory infection (cough, fever, sore throat, muscle pain), we recommend that you refrain from attending the Meeting and instead follow it live via streaming. If you do attend please wear a face mask during the Meeting.
Shareholders are invited to update their personal information through the Shareholder Service Office´s mail box and/or phone number and/or the Shareholder portal available on Ecopetrol´s website.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT:

Shareholder Services Office
Telephone Bogotá: +(57) 601307 70 75; rest of the country: +(57) 01 8000 113434
Email: [email protected]
www.ecopetrol.com.co 

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Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 19,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector.

This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases, or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. 

For more information, please contact:

Head of Capital Markets
Carolina Tovar Aragón
Email: [email protected]  

Head of Corporate Communications (Colombia) 
Marcela Ulloa  
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE Ecopetrol S.A.

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DGP: Overextended Leveraged Gold Fund stocknewsapi
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Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript stocknewsapi
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Kristina Waugh
Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and FP&A

Good evening, and welcome to Raymond James Financial's Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Earnings Call. This call is being recorded and will be available for replay on the company's Investor Relations website. I'm Kristie Waugh, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Thank you for joining us.

With me on the call today are Chief Executive Officer, Paul Shoukry; and Chief Financial Officer, Butch Oorlog. The presentation being reviewed today is available on our Investor Relations website. Following the prepared remarks, the operator will open the line for questions.

Calling your attention to Slide 2. Please note that certain statements made during this call may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, information concerning future strategic objectives, business prospects, financial results, industry or market conditions, anticipated timing and benefits of our acquisitions and our level of success in integrating acquired businesses, anticipated results of litigation and regulatory developments, and general economic conditions.

In addition, words such as believes, expects, anticipates, intends, plans, estimates, projects, forecasts and future or conditional verbs such as may, will, could, should and would as well as any other statements that necessarily depends on future events are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Please note that there can be no assurance that
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Helix Energy (HLX) Q3 Earnings Match Estimates stocknewsapi
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Helix Energy (HLX - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

A quarter ago, it was expected that this offshore oil and gas services contractor would post earnings of $0.01 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.02, delivering a surprise of -300%.

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

Helix Energy, which belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Field Services industry, posted revenues of $376.96 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.61%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $342.42 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two 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.

Helix Energy shares have lost about 30.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 14.5%.

What's Next for Helix Energy?While Helix Energy has underperformed 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 Helix Energy was unfavorable. 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 #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform 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 $0.03 on $298.47 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.17 on $1.24 billion 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, Oil and Gas - Field Services is currently in the bottom 33% 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, RPC (RES - Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2025. The results are expected to be released on October 30.

This oil and gas services company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -44.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

RPC's revenues are expected to be $400 million, up 18.5% from the year-ago quarter.
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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About First American Financial (FAF) Q3 Earnings stocknewsapi
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For the quarter ended September 2025, First American Financial (FAF - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.98 billion, up 40.7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.70, compared to $1.34 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +6.79% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.85 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.42, the EPS surprise was +19.72%.

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.

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 First American Financial performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenues- Net investment income: $163.8 million compared to the $153.82 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +11.7% year over year.Revenues- Agent premiums: $798.8 million versus $720.65 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +16.8% change.Revenues- Direct premiums and escrow fees: $708 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $707.59 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +10.7%.Revenues- Information and other: $282 million versus $274.33 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +13.9% change.View all Key Company Metrics for First American Financial here>>>

Shares of First American Financial have returned -6.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
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Old Second Bancorp (OSBC) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say stocknewsapi
OSBC
Old Second Bancorp (OSBC - Free Report) reported $95.88 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 34.7%. EPS of $0.53 for the same period compares to $0.51 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +4.56% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $91.7 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.51, the EPS surprise was +3.92%.

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 Old Second Bancorp performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Interest Margin: 5% compared to the 4.8% average estimate based on three analysts.Efficiency Ratio: 64.5% versus 56.4% estimated by three analysts on average.Average Balance - Total interest earning assets: $6.53 billion versus $6.66 billion estimated by two analysts on average.Total noninterest income: $13.11 million compared to the $11.81 million average estimate based on three analysts.Other income: $1.54 million compared to the $1.32 million average estimate based on two analysts.Net interest and dividend income: $82.78 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $80.26 million.Wealth management: $3.52 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.12 million.Change in cash surrender value of BOLI: $1.18 million versus $0.7 million estimated by two analysts on average.Card related income: $2.74 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.71 million.Service charges on deposits: $2.92 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.8 million.Net Interest Income (TE): $83.11 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $80.03 million.Net gain on sales of mortgage loans: $0.62 million compared to the $0.6 million average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Old Second Bancorp here>>>

Shares of Old Second Bancorp have returned +1.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Horizon Bancorp (HBNC) Q3 Earnings stocknewsapi
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Horizon Bancorp (HBNC - Free Report) reported $62.18 million in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.4%. EPS of $0.30 for the same period compares to $0.41 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $67 million, representing a surprise of -7.19%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -34.78%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.46.

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 Horizon Bancorp performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Efficiency Ratio: -22.4% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 58.5%.Net Interest Margin: 3.5% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 3.5%.Annualized net charge-offs of average total loans: 0.1% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 0.1%.Average Balance - Total interest earning assets: $6.77 billion versus $6.6 billion estimated by two analysts on average.Gain on sale of mortgage loans: $1.21 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $1.28 million.Net Interest Income: $58.39 million compared to the $56.86 million average estimate based on three analysts.Interchange fees: $3.51 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.54 million.Other income: $-6.56 million compared to the $1.03 million average estimate based on two analysts.Mortgage servicing income net of impairment: $0.35 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $0.4 million.Service charges on deposit accounts: $3.47 million versus $3.24 million estimated by two analysts on average.Fiduciary activities: $1.36 million compared to the $1.29 million average estimate based on two analysts.Increase in cash value of bank owned life insurance: $0.38 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $0.33 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Horizon Bancorp here>>>

Shares of Horizon Bancorp have returned -3.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% 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.
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LendingClub (LC) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say stocknewsapi
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For the quarter ended September 2025, LendingClub (LC - Free Report) reported revenue of $266.23 million, up 31.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.37, compared to $0.13 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $256.72 million, representing a surprise of +3.7%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +23.33%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.30.

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 LendingClub performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Interest Margin: 6.2% versus 6.1% estimated by two analysts on average.Net charge-off ratio: 2.9% compared to the 4.1% average estimate based on two analysts.Efficiency Ratio: 61.1% compared to the 63.3% average estimate based on two analysts.Average Balance - Total interest-earning assets: $10.26 billion compared to the $10.67 billion average estimate based on two analysts.Total Interest Income: $241.8 million compared to the $246.62 million average estimate based on four analysts.Net Interest Income: $158.44 million compared to the $162.75 million average estimate based on three analysts.Non-Interest Income- Other non-interest income: $5.64 million compared to the $3.45 million average estimate based on three analysts.Total non-interest income: $107.79 million versus $94.04 million estimated by three analysts on average.Non-Interest Income- Marketplace revenue: $102.16 million compared to the $90.59 million average estimate based on three analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for LendingClub here>>>

Shares of LendingClub have returned -2.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About First Bancorp (FBNC) Q3 Earnings stocknewsapi
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For the quarter ended September 2025, First Bancorp (FBNC - Free Report) reported revenue of $117.52 million, up 21.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.01, compared to $0.70 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $112.37 million, representing a surprise of +4.58%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +8.6%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.93.

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.

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 First Bancorp performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Interest Margin: 3.5% versus 3.3% estimated by three analysts on average.Net Charge-offs: 0.1% versus 0.1% estimated by two analysts on average.Average Interest-Earning Assets: $11.79 billion compared to the $11.78 billion average estimate based on two analysts.Total Non Interest Income: $15.03 million compared to the $14.11 million average estimate based on three analysts.Bank-Owned Life Insurance Income: $1.29 million versus $1.12 million estimated by two analysts on average.Other service charges, commissions and fees: $6.36 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $5.97 million.Commissions from sales of insurance and financial products: $1.68 million compared to the $1.21 million average estimate based on two analysts.Service charges on deposit accounts: $4.23 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $4.07 million.Net Interest Income: $102.49 million compared to the $97.42 million average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for First Bancorp here>>>

Shares of First Bancorp have returned -8.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% 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.
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Northern Star Resources Limited (NESRF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript stocknewsapi
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Northern Star Resources Limited (OTCPK:NESRF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 6:00 PM EDT

Company Participants

Stuart Tonkin - CEO, MD & Director
Simon Jessop - Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Gurner - Chief Financial Officer

Conference Call Participants

Daniel Morgan - Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited, Research Division
Levi Spry - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Matthew Frydman - MST Financial Services Pty Limited, Research Division
Mitch Ryan - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Hugo Nicolaci - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division
Andrew Bowler - Macquarie Research

Presentation

Operator

Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Northern Star September 2025 Quarterly Results Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to hand the conference over to Mr. Stuart Tonkin, Managing Director and CEO. Please go ahead.

Stuart Tonkin
CEO, MD & Director

Good morning, and thank you for joining us today. With me on the call is our Chief Financial Officer, Ryan Gurner; and our Chief Operating Officer, Simon Jessop.

As we confirmed this morning, for the September quarter, we sold 381,000 ounces of gold at an all-in sustaining cost of AUD 2,522 an ounce. The quarter delivered a mixed performance across the portfolio, but our Kalgoorlie production hub performed very well, led by KCGM, where we maintained elevated production and development rates. Also pleasingly, costs for the quarter were better than forecast, reflecting our efforts on containing spending and continued focus on capital discipline. Despite the mixed production results for the quarter, we remain well positioned to deliver our full year guidance of 1.7 million to 1.8 million ounces of gold sold at an all-in sustaining cost of AUD 2,300 to AUD 2,700 an ounce.

The KCGM mill expansion remains on track for commissioning in early FY '27 and significant progress is underway for this exciting step change to the operation. This week, we received ministerial

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Patterson-UTI (PTEN) Reports Q3 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates stocknewsapi
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Patterson-UTI (PTEN - Free Report) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.1. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +40.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of onshore contract drilling services would post a loss of $0.04 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.06, delivering a surprise of -50%.

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

Patterson-UTI, which belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Drilling industry, posted revenues of $1.18 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.47%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.36 billion. 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.

Patterson-UTI shares have lost about 27% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 14.5%.

What's Next for Patterson-UTI?While Patterson-UTI has underperformed 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 Patterson-UTI 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 -$0.15 on $1.09 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and -$0.38 on $4.75 billion 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, Oil and Gas - Drilling is currently in the bottom 11% 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.

Valaris Limited (VAL - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2025. The results are expected to be released on October 30.

This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.00 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +13.6%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Valaris Limited's revenues are expected to be $569.74 million, down 11.4% from the year-ago quarter.
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JSPR Investors Should Contact Robbins LLP Regarding the Upcoming Lead Plaintiff Deadline in the Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. Class Action stocknewsapi
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Company: Jasper, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focuses on developing therapeutics targeting mast cell driven diseases such as Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (“CSU”), Chronic Inducible Urticaria (“CIndU”), and Asthma.

Class Period: November 30, 2023 - July 3, 2025

The Case: Robbins LLP reminds stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: JSPR) because the Company allegedly misled investors regarding the commercial prospects of its lead product candidate

For more information, submit a form, email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003.

The Allegations: According to the complaint, defendants failed to disclose that: (i) Jasper lacked the controls and procedures necessary to ensure that the third-party manufacturers on which it relied were manufacturing products in full accordance with cGMP regulations and otherwise suitable for use in clinical trials; (ii) the foregoing failure increased the risk that results of ongoing studies would be confounded, thereby negatively impacting the regulatory and commercial prospects of the Company’s products, including briquilimab; (iii) the foregoing increased the likelihood of disruptive cost-reduction measures; and (iv) accordingly, the Company’s business and/or financial prospects, as well as briquilimab’s clinical and/or commercial prospects, were overstated.

When the truth was revealed on July 7, 2025, Jasper’s stock price fell $3.73 per share, or 55.1%, to close at $3.04 per share on July 7, 2025.

What's Next: You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. Shareholders who wish to serve as lead plaintiff for the class should contact Robbins LLP. The lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.

About Robbins LLP: A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002.

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ROSEN, A TOP-RANKED INVESTOR RIGHTS COUNSEL, Encourages V.F. Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Fraud Lawsuit – VFC stocknewsapi
VFC
NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of V.F. Corporation (NYSE: VFC) between October 30, 2023 and May 20, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important November 12, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased V.F. Corporation securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the V.F. Corporation class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=44811 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than November 12, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants disseminated materially false and misleading statements and/or concealed material adverse facts concerning the true state of V.F. Corporation’s turnaround plans. Specifically, defendants provided investors with material information concerning V.F. Corporation’s turnaround plan (“Reinvent”), which in part focused on efforts to return the Vans brand to positive growth. The lawsuit alleges that defendants concealed that additional significant reset actions would be necessary to return the Vans brand to growth, and would result in significant setbacks to Vans’ revenue growth trajectory. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the V.F. Corporation class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=44811 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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