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Stifel Financial Corporation

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) will release its third quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The company will host a conference call to review the results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time that same day. The conference call may include forward-looking statements.

All interested parties are invited to listen to Stifel Chairman and CEO Ronald J. Kruszewski by dialing (866) 409-1555 and referencing participant ID 2769458. A live audio webcast of the call, as well as a presentation highlighting the company’s results, will be available through Stifel’s website, www.stifel.com. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the broadcast will be available through the above-referenced website beginning approximately one hour following the completion of the call.

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Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners and Miller Buckfire business divisions; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; in Canada through Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc.; and in the United Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

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LOUDON, Tenn., Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malibu Boats, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBUU) announced today that it will release its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 30, 2025, before the market opens. Following the release, the company’s management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.

The call will be hosted by Malibu’s Chief Executive Officer, Steve Menneto, and Chief Financial Officer, Bruce Beckman.

Investors and analysts are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing (844) 695-5523 or (412) 317-0699. Alternatively, interested parties can listen to a live webcast of the conference call by logging on to the Investor Relations section on the Company’s website at https://malibuboatsinc.com/investor-information/events-presentations. A replay of the webcast will also be archived on the Company’s website for twelve months.

About Malibu Boats, Inc.

Based in Loudon, Tennessee, Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of recreational powerboats, including performance sport, sterndrive and outboard boats. Malibu Boats, Inc. is the market leader in the performance sport boat category through its Malibu and Axis boat brands, the leader in the 20’ - 40’ segment of the sterndrive boat category through its Cobalt brand, and in a leading position in the saltwater fishing boat market with its Pursuit and Cobia offshore boats and Pathfinder, Maverick, and Hewes flats and bay boat brands. A pre-eminent innovator in the powerboat industry, Malibu Boats, Inc. designs products that appeal to an expanding range of recreational boaters, fisherman and water sports enthusiasts whose passion for boating is a key component of their active lifestyles. For more information, visit www.malibuboats.com, www.axiswake.com, www.cobaltboats.com, www.pursuitboats.com, or www.maverickboatgroup.com.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In AppLovin (APP) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired stock in AppLovin between May 10, 2023 to March 26, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against AppLovin on March 5, 2025 with a Class Period from May 10, 2023 to March 26, 2025. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of AppLovin have breached their fiduciary duties to the company. Details:

The AppLovin class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period created the false impression that AppLovin’s enhanced AXON 2.0 digital ad platform, in addition to its “cutting-edge AI technologies,” would more efficiently match advertisements to mobile games, in addition to expanding into web-based marketing and e-commerce. In truth, AppLovin was exploiting advertising data from Meta Platforms and using manipulative practices that forced unwanted apps on customers via a “backdoor installation scheme” which inaccurately inflated installation numbers, and, in turn, its profit figures, the complaint alleges. The AppLovin class action lawsuit further alleges that on February 26, 2025, analyst research reports emerged stating that AppLovin was reverse engineering and exploiting advertising data from Meta Platforms. The reports further alleged AppLovin was utilizing manipulative practices to artificially inflate their own ad click-through and app download rates, such as by having ads click on themselves or utilizing design gimmicks to trigger forced shadow downloads, erroneously inflating installation numbers and, in turn, its profit figures, the complaint alleges. On this news, the price of AppLovin shares fell by more than 12%, the AppLovin class action lawsuit alleges. Next Steps:

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Bitcoin risks falling under $100,000 as Trump confirms US-China tradewar Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 58 seconds ago · 3 min read

Institutional investors shift towards safe havens, causing short-term Bitcoin volatility as US-China trade tensions rise.

Oct. 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm UTC

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Updated: Oct. 16, 2025 at 2:19 pm UTC

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The trade war that once rattled global markets has returned, and Bitcoin is part of the battlefield this time.

On Oct. 15, President Donald Trump declared that the United States was now in a trade war with China, saying:

“We’re in a [trade war] now. We have 100% tariffs. If we didn’t have tariffs, we would have no defense. They’ve used tariffs on us.”

This confirmation cements a week of tension after he threatened to slap 100% tariffs on Chinese imports.

Notably, that threat had signaled the start of a monetary standoff with ripple effects reaching deep into global markets.

As a result, traditional equities tumbled, while digital assets erased roughly $20 billion in open interest within 24 hours.

Data from CoinGlass shows that Bitcoin and Ethereum led the decline, extending what had already been one of the rare “red Octobers” for the top cryptocurrencies.

How does this impact Bitcoin?Tariffs work like a stealth tax, making imports more expensive, raising input costs, stoking inflation, and pressuring central banks to keep interest rates higher for longer. That combination often drains liquidity from risk assets like Bitcoin.

In 2018, similar tariff announcements triggered waves of volatility that pushed Bitcoin below $6,000. The pattern is repeating in 2025.

Institutional investors are gradually shifting toward defensive positions in gold, Treasury bills, and short-duration bonds.

On the other hand, Bitcoin, which still trades like a high-beta macro asset, becomes collateral damage in that flight to safety.

Yet, the situation now carries an added layer of complexity.

Unlike the 2018 cycle, Bitcoin is no longer a retail-driven instrument but a regulated asset class with deep ETF exposure and transparent derivatives markets.

Still, CoinShares‘ head of research James Butterfill had warned in February that the immediate impact of tariffs would be “undeniably negative” for Bitcoin.

Butterfill explained that tariffs slow growth, raise inflation expectations, and spark risk aversion. In this market situation, Bitcoin reacts to liquidity trends, resulting in short-term volatility.

Already, traders increasingly believe that the chances of a continued Bitcoin uptrend are slim this month.

On Polymarket, the odds of Bitcoin hitting $130,000 by month’s end fell below the probability of it retreating to $95,000, reflecting how macro policy is dictating digital-asset sentiment.

Bitcoin Price Movement Odds on Polymarket (Source: Degen News)However, Butterfill also pointed out that the top crypto recovers faster than equities in a stagflation scenario.

He said:

“In the long term, Bitcoin’s role as a hedge could be strengthened, especially if tariff policies lead to economic instability.”

Structural shiftMeanwhile, analysts at Bitunix told CryptoSlate that Trump’s confirmation has escalated the two nations’ economic confrontation and reshaped global risk appetite.

The effect, they said, is twofold: a short-term liquidity shock and a medium-term structural pivot in how capital views decentralized assets.

In the immediate term, heightened uncertainty drives institutions to de-risk. Funds rebalance toward cash equivalents and gold, sparking broad sell-offs in high-liquidity markets like crypto.

According to them, leveraged traders facing margin calls would accelerate the cascade. Notably, that is precisely what triggered last week’s $20 billion liquidation wave.

But beyond the initial turbulence lies a different calculus. If the trade war remains limited to tariffs and export controls, weaker global growth could depress crypto demand.

However, Bitcoin could reemerge as a geopolitical hedge if the confrontation extends into financial settlement systems. In this situation, the US might introduce restrictions on cross-border dollar access or payment rails, forcing investors to seek alternatives.

In that scenario, digital assets transition from “risk assets” to “alternative reserves.” As the Bitunix team explained:

“The erosion of confidence in the US dollar system could reinforce Bitcoin’s narrative as a ‘de-dollarization’ and ‘alternative value reserve’ asset, creating structural support.”

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Bonk price continues to trade below its 200-day moving average, signaling weakness and the potential for a deeper correction if the current resistance zone remains intact in the short term.

Summary

Bonk trades below the 200-day moving average and point of control resistance.
Structural weakness suggests potential for further downside toward value area low.
Reclaiming 200-day MA on strong volume is key for any bullish recovery.

After a sharp capitulation event, Bonk’s (BONK) price action remains under pressure as it struggles to reclaim the 200-day moving average. This level, which now aligns with the daily resistance at the point of control, has become a key structural barrier preventing any meaningful bullish recovery.

The failure to reclaim this dynamic resistance suggests that sellers still dominate the market, and until the structure shifts, the probability of further downside remains high.

Bonk price key technical points

Major Resistance: 200-day moving average in confluence with the daily point of control.
Major Support: Value area low and high-time-frame support below the current structure.
Market Structure: Trading below the 200-day moving average confirms continued weakness and bearish control.

BONKUSDT (1D) Chart, Source: TradingView
Bonk’s price currently trades below its 200-day moving average, a level that often separates bullish continuation from bearish decline. The confluence between this moving average and the daily resistance around the point of control creates a strong rejection cluster. Historically, such zones serve as heavy resistance areas where price action tends to stall or reverse without significant volume expansion.

Following the earlier capitulation move, price briefly attempted to reclaim this resistance but failed to maintain a daily close above it. Since then, every attempt to retest the 200-day moving average has resulted in rejection, signaling the persistence of bearish pressure. The structure now implies that, without a successful breakout and close above this region, the market remains vulnerable to further downside rotation.

The next area of interest lies near the value area low, which coincides with a daily high time frame support. This level represents the likely destination for price if weakness continues. A retest of this region may also establish a potential re-accumulation phase, where the market consolidates before deciding on the next major directional move.

However, for a bullish reversal to take form, Bonk must reclaim the 200-day moving average and close decisively above the daily resistance. Doing so would signal a structural shift and open the probability for an upward rotation toward higher targets.

What to expect in the coming price action
As long as Bonk remains below the 200-day moving average, the probability of a deeper move toward the value area low remains elevated. Sustained trading below this level will likely result in a prolonged consolidation or re-accumulation phase before any new rally can develop.

Conversely, a strong daily close above the 200-day moving average would invalidate this bearish outlook and confirm renewed bullish intent.

Fantasy sports platform Sorare is making headlines once again, as it transitions from Ethereum to Solana while maintaining confidence in Ethereum's long-term potential. CEO Nicolas Julia has described the move as an “upgrade,” emphasizing scalability, user experience, and consumer-focused growth as the driving factors behind this strategic shift.

Peter Schiff came out with another statement critical of BTC, stating the digital asset could not replace gold and was not a viable alternative to the US dollar.

Police searched for celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib over a ₹5–7 crore Bitcoin fraud but failed to locate him amid widening probes.Habib and his son allegedly used their fame to lure 100–400 investors with false 50%–75% yearly returns via Follicle Global Company.The case adds to India’s rising crypto crime wave, with billions lost globally and major 2025 breaches like WazirX’s $230 million hack.Indian police could not find celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib when they executed a search warrant for him in $800,000 cryptocurrency fraud case affecting hundreds of investors.

Authorities accuse Habib and his son of promoting a fraudulent investment scheme that promised investors unusually high annual returns on investments in Bitcoin and Binance tokens.

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Celebrity Hair Stylist Linked to Crypto Ponzi SchemeIndian authorities escalated the investigation into a multi-crore cryptocurrency fraud targeting hairstylist Jawed Habib, his son Anos Habib, and an associate for a scam worth up to $800,000.

Police failed to find Habib at his residence on Wednesday after executing a search warrant.

Jawed Habib Receiving a Business Leadership Award In 2023 Authorities strongly indicate that the scheme’s core entity, Follicle Global Company (FLC), operated as a family business. This alleged crime is a high-yield investment fraud disguised as a crypto opportunity. 

Apparently, the father-son duo utilized Habib’s powerful celebrity status to establish trust with investors. They allegedly lured between 100 and 400 people with the prospect of exorbitant 50% to 75% annual earnings.

These earnings were supposedly generated from investments in Bitcoin and BNB (promoted as Binance tokens) made through FLC.

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As of this month, police have lodged over 30 First Information Reports against the Habibs and issued a lookout notice to prevent their flight from the country.

Crypto Crimes Sweep IndiaThis high-profile case is part of a larger trend of recent major Bitcoin and crypto scams in India.

In August, Indian police convicted 14 people, including a former politician and police officer, for their involvement in a 200 Bitcoin extortion case dating back to 2018. All were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.

In July, a major security breach occurred at India’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, WazirX. The hack resulted in the theft of over $230 million in digital assets. 

The social engineering attack happened on a multi-signature wallet after attackers deceived the key holders into approving a malicious transaction.

Overall, these incidents in India reflect a broader global surge in crypto crime, with 2025 on track to be the most devastating year on record for stolen funds.

By mid-year, criminals have stolen over $2.17 billion globally. According to Chainalysis, this amount already surpasses the total lost in 2024.

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Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to expand its digital footprint in real-world transactions as the cryptocurrency prepares to enter the mainstream sectors of dining and hospitality. In a groundbreaking move, House of Doge, the corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, has partnered with a leading hospitality payments platform to enable DOGE payments across thousands of restaurants. This initiative represents a significant step toward establishing Dogecoin as a practical payment option for everyday consumers while also generating new revenue streams for the ecosystem.

InKind To Integrate DOGE Payments Across The Food Chain
According to a press release on Tuesday, House of Doge has signed a letter of intent with inKind, a nationwide hospitality payments and rewards platform with over 3 million app users. The partnership will make Dogecoin the first cryptocurrency accepted across InKind’s large-scale restaurant network. 

Once implemented, Dogecoin holders will be able to use the inKind app to pay for dining, drinks, and hospitality experiences at more than 4,750 restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightclubs across the United States. This collaboration marks a major milestone in both cryptocurrency and meme coin adoption, giving DOGE tangible utility for daily transactions as it integrates seamlessly into an established hospitality ecosystem for everyday users.

The integration is supported by the recent merger of Brag House Holdings, Inc. and House of Doge, which provides the operational and technological infrastructure needed to make DOGE payments possible at scale. According to Marco Margiotta, CEO of House of Doge, the partnership not only enables Dogecoin to enter the $1.5 trillion US hospitality market but also provides the meme coin’s community with real, everyday utility for their holdings. 

InKind’s platform, known for connecting restaurants with loyal patrons through prepaid dining credit and rewards, will reportedly offer additional incentives for crypto enthusiasts to adopt Dogecoin for real-world use. The partnership is also expected to create potential recurring revenue through merchant processing fees. By enabling DOGE payments in such a wide-reaching network, House of Doge aims to strengthen the currency’s practical relevance while encouraging more users to engage with the digital asset.

House Of Doge Pushes For Global Dogecoin Adoption
In addition to expanding payments, House of Doge is advancing Dogecoin adoption on a global scale through its upcoming NASDAQ listing via a recent merger with Brag House Holdings. Analysts report that the strategic move provides the merged entity with $50 million in capital to develop further real-world DOGE payment infrastructure across restaurants, gaming, and entertainment. 

It also positions DOGE within a structured financial ecosystem supported by institutional expertise, data insights, licensing, and treasury management, including 837 million DOGE (approximately $159 million at current levels) in custody. The NASDAQ listing would signify a pivotal moment for Dogecoin, blending grassroots meme coin energy with institutional innovation. The merger also equips House of Doge with tools to scale Dogecoin adoption globally, driving both liquidity and utility in various sectors.

DOGE trading at $0.19 on the 1D chart | Source: DOGEUSDT on Tradingview.com
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Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is locked in a critical battle at the $186 support zone as nearly $400 million in outflows pressure the market, threatening to drag the token lower.

The selloff comes just as Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto arm throws a $50 million lifeline into Solana staking giant Jito Foundation.

Solana Faces $186 Test As Flows Turn Negative

SOL Key Technical Levels (Source: TradingView)

Solana is under pressure after failing to sustain above $200, with the price hovering near $188 on Thursday. 

Charts show SOL retesting the lower end of its symmetrical consolidation, with $186 support aligning with the 200-day EMA.

This level is a key pivot since a breakdown could open retracements toward $172 and $143 Fibonacci levels.

On the upside, resistance stands between $199 and $208, where the 50-day and 100-day EMAs intersect.

SOL Netflows (Source: Coinglass)

Exchange data from Coinglass shows that Solana has recorded nearly $400 million in cumulative outflows across the past three sessions.

This includes more than $110 million in outflows on Oct. 16 alone. 

Persistent withdrawals suggest profit-taking and reduced short-term liquidity, which could limit near-term recovery attempts.

A16z Bets $50M On Solana Staking Protocol JitoJito Foundation, a Solana-based staking and validator protocol, raised $50 million through a private token sale led by Andreessen Horowitz's a16z crypto, the firm said on Thursday.

According to the foundation, proceeds will fund the expansion of Jito's open-source validator infrastructure and its liquid staking product, JitoSOL, which holds over $3.2 billion in market capitalization. 

The investment follows Jito's launch of its Block Assembly Marketplace (BAM) in September, an infrastructure layer designed to optimize transaction ordering and validator efficiency.

"This isn't just about scaling," said Brian Smith, president of Jito Foundation, in a press release. 

"It's about helping everyone on Solana extract more value while making the network more transparent and programmable", he added.

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Bitcoin fell below $110,000 on Thursday as ETF outflows continue and nervous sentiment remains.

CryptocurrencyTickerPriceBitcoin(CRYPTO: BTC)$108,574.22Ethereum(CRYPTO: ETH)$3,899.85Solana(CRYPTO: SOL)$188.91XRP(CRYPTO: XRP)$2.35Dogecoin(CRYPTO: DOGE)$0.1901Shiba Inu(CRYPTO: SHIB)$0.00001009Notable Statistics:

Coinglass data shows 209,757 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $693.09 million.       
In the past 24 hours, top losers include Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC), Story (CRYPTO: IP) and Plasma (CRYPTO: XPL).
Polymarket bettors now give a 60% chance, up from 40% on Oct. 14, of Bitcoin falling below $100,000 before 2026.
Notable Developments:

Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Surged 40% In Q3: Report
BlackRock To Launch Revamped Money Market Fund For Serving Stablecoin Issuers
Peter Thiel, Palmer Luckey, And Joe Lonsdale Backed Crypto-Friendly Erebor Bank Gets Preliminary Nod From US Regulator
Dogecoin Tests 19 Cents As Thumzup Media Weighs DOGE Rewards Integration
IMF Warns Global Debt Nears 100% Of GDP: Could Bitcoin Be The World’s Safe Haven?
Trader Notes: Matthew Hyland noted that after last week's crash, Bitcoin's major liquidity levels below the current price have been cleared, with most remaining liquidity now above.

Michael van de Poppe highlighted that rising gold prices are bullish for Bitcoin.

Gold's market cap has grown to $30 trillion from $10 trillion three years ago. If Bitcoin were to match gold's valuation, it could potentially increase of around 15 times.

Altcoin Sherpa expects Bitcoin to trade sideways between $100,000–$115,000 in the near term, likely consolidating around the 200-day EMA.

Ted Pillows emphasized that Bitcoin is consolidating post-crash amid extreme negative sentiment and panic selling, which are typical signs of a market bottom rather than a top.

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DOGE/USD Daily (Binance) – Source: TradingView

The bullish target in this case would be around $0.34, while the bearish target would sit at $0.17. This means that DOGE’s upside potential exceeds the downside risk at the time.

Meanwhile, if we drop below $0.17, the next step for DOGE could be the $0.15 area. This has been a key area of demand in the past from which the top meme coin has bounced strongly.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) favors this bearish outlook as it has moved below the mid-line and down the 14-day moving average as well. If negative momentum accelerates, that means a 12% potential loss in the short term.

On the flip side, if DOGE bounces off any of these levels, the upside potential would be quite high. At a point when altcoin season seems to have started (BNB Coin making new ATHs every week and ETH standing above $4,000), meme coins could start playing catch-up at some point.

Friday’s Cash Overshadows Major Tailwinds for DOGE
Dogecoin already has its own ETF, and it could soon have its corporate treasury. This token meets the criteria to become the poster child of a new era for meme coins. All that it takes is a spark to set the whole thing on fire.

Corporate treasuries for many different altcoins have been launched this year. However, this would be the first for Dogecoin (DOGE) if the merger goes through. HoD reportedly holds around 837 million tokens, valued at $160 million at today’s price.

House of Doge has partnered with Robinhood, 21 Shares, and CleanCore Solutions to expand Dogecoin’s ecosystem through the launch of products that generate yield for token holders.

The market has dismissed the importance of the news, but once market sentiment picks up, this could drive higher demand toward DOGE, as it means that institutional adoption is rising.

ZEC is now available on Solana, with trading pairs on decentralized exchange Raydium. ZEC is drawing in a new wave of traders, as the confidentiality narrative switches to Solana.

StableX acquires Chainlink tokens as part of its second major crypto asset purchase, following its investment in FLUID.

Summary

StableX announced the acquisition of Chainlink crypto due to its importance for stablecoins
The acquisition is the second purchase after StableX purchased FLUID tokens
StableX is executing a $100M strategy focused on acquiring tokens that power the stablecoins

Stablecoins are going mainstream, as are the crypto networks that power them. On Thursday, Oct. 16, Nasdaq-traded firm StableX Technologies announced its purchase of Chainlink (LINK) tokens. The move is part of a $100 million strategy focused on crypto tokens that power the stablecoin ecosystem.

According to StableX, Chainlink (LINK) is a key element of the DeFi infrastructure powering stablecoins. For this reason, the acquisition aligns with its strategy to become a pure-play investment in stablecoin infrastructure.

“Our investment in Chainlink (LINK) represents a cornerstone of StableX’s strategy and the future of the stablecoin ecosystem,” said James Altucher, StableX’s Digital Treasury Asset Manager. “We believe Chainlink is uniquely positioned to ride the growth in the stablecoin industry, powering critical functions such as price feeds and proof-of-reserve verification for leading issuers like USDT and USDC.”

Chainlink key for stablecoins: StableX
According to StableX, Chainlink is key for stablecoins for several reasons. For one, Chainlink provides real-time data that helps stablecoins remain pegged to their underlying assets across DeFi protocols. Moreover, Chainlink directly works on stablecoin proof-of-reserves. It also has several high-profile institutional partnerships, giving it credibility.

“With partnerships spanning Swift, UBS, S&P, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Chainlink is rapidly becoming the data backbone of both decentralized and traditional finance. Holding a dominant 68% share of the decentralized oracle market, LINK was a must-own asset as we build the only pure-play portfolio dedicated to stablecoins,”

This acquisition follows StableX’s investment in FLUID. StableX did not disclose how many Chainlink tokens it bought in its press release.

Crypto stocks face renewed pressure on October 16, 2025 amid a fresh pullback for Bitcoin, with the benchmark digital asset’s price slipping below $110,000 on Thursday.

Summary

Crypto stocks, including MARA, Riot Platforms and Strategy, fell as Bitcoin price retreated under $110,000.
BTC fell to below $108,000 while major crypto stocks slipped 10-14%.
Macro factors, including trade tensions and government shutdown, put pressure on crypto related public companies.

The downturn for crypto stocks, which had MARA, Bitfarms and Riot among top losers, came amid a dip for stocks. After opening higher on Thursday, U.S. stocks wavered as investors reacted to the latest U.S.-China trade war tensions and ongoing government shutdown.

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped as cryptocurrencies mirrored Wall Street, and its retreat to lows of $107,642 triggered declines for BTC-related publicly-traded companies.

Bitcoin’s value fell to under $105,000 on October 10 as a crypto bloodbath wiped out over $19 billion in leveraged positions. However, bulls quickly rallied to above $115,000, as sentiment held bullish earlier in the week.

The top crypto has again pared gains as its price falls below $108k – with negative action cascading to shares of publicly traded companies. With these public companies heavily tied to crypto mining, treasury holdings and such, the dip in BTC reflects in their trading.

Bitcoin price chart. Source: crypto.news
Top crypto stocks plummet
Bitfarms Ltd. (BITF), whose shares had tumbled 14.4% by midday trading, led the carnage. The Toronto-based miner’s stock hovered around CAD 7.75. Meanwhile, MARA traded at $20.28, about 11% down on the day, and Nasdaq-listed Riot Platforms (RIOT) slid nearly 10%, with its stock price dipping to $20.

Other crypto stocks feeling the heat include Hut 8 Mining Corp. (HUT), down 6% to $50.77. Elsewhere, Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of BTC, traded 3.5% down at $286.47. Michael Saylor shared the chart below showing MSTR performance compared to other stocks and BTC.

NYSE-listed Circle Internet Group Inc, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, was down 3.8% at $129.37. The stock of Coinbase, the U.S.-based crypto exchange behemoth, hovered around $333, with its shares down 0.98%. 

Macroeconomic factors continue to hinder bulls, the crypto market remains largely upbeat ahead of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. In this case, correlation with equities and vulnerability to external shocks will likely provide the backdrop for short-term Bitcoin price trajectory.

Key Takeaways PPL is trading above its 50 and 200-day SMAs, signaling a bullish technical trend.The company plans $20B in infrastructure investments from 2025-2028 to enhance reliability.PPL targets $175M in O&M cost cuts by 2026 and annual dividend hikes of 6-8% through 2028.
PPL Corporation ((PPL - Free Report) ) is trading above its 50 and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs), signaling a bullish trend. The firm has repositioned itself as a U.S.-focused energy company after the divestiture of the international operation. Data centers are creating fresh demand in its service region.

PPL has a well-defined long-term capital investment strategy aimed at strengthening and expanding its infrastructure to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable energy. The company’s ongoing cost-saving initiatives are expected to enhance its profit margins.

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The 50 and 200-day SMAs are key indicators for traders and analysts to identify support and resistance levels. It is considered particularly important as this is the first marker of a stock’s uptrend or downtrend.

In the past year, the company’s shares have gained 17.3% compared with the Zacks Utility- Electric Power industry’s 11.6% rise. PPL has outperformed the S&P 500’s growth of 16% and the Zacks Utilities sector’s rise of 9.6%.

Another utility in the same space, Dominion Energy ((D - Free Report) ), having substantial clean energy generation capability, has gained 3.2% in the past 12 months.

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Should you consider adding PPL to your portfolio only based on positive price movements? Let us delve deeper and find out the factors that can help investors decide whether it is a good entry point to add PPL stock to their portfolios.

Factors Acting as Tailwinds for PPL StockPPL Corporation’s capital investment strategy is primarily centered on infrastructure development projects across generation, transmission and distribution. Thanks to these ongoing investments in system reliability, customers have been experiencing fewer outages. The company plans to invest $20 billion between 2025 and 2028 to enhance operations further and maintain the delivery of high-quality service to its customers.

In the 2025-2028 time period, PPL plans to invest $8 billion in electric and gas distribution investments to improve the quality of services and $6 billion in electric transmission investments to strengthen the reliability and resiliency of the electricity grid. PPL is using smart grid technology to provide better services and efficiently cater to the increasing demand coming from its expanding customer base.

More than 60% of PPL’s capital investment plan is subject to “contemporaneous recovery,” which reduces the impact of regulatory lag on earnings for investments. The recovery of capital expenditures quickly allows the company to fund long-term projects easily.

PPL is also working to reduce its operating and maintenance (O&M) costs by at least $150 million by 2025 and $175 million by 2026. In 2024, PPL achieved $130 million in savings from the 2021 baseline.

PPL’s Pennsylvania and Kentucky service regions continue to attract data centers’ interest. These data centers are creating demand for PPL services and will continue to generate demand in the future, as well as boosting its performance. New data center requests have increased in Pennsylvania and Kentucky to 50 gigawatts (“GW”) and 8.5 GW over the 2026-2034 period, respectively.

PPL’s Earnings Estimates Moving NorthPPL Corporation expects its 2025 earnings per share in the range of $1.75-$1.87. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PPL’s 2025 and 2026 earnings per share indicates an increase of 2.2% and 2.04%, respectively, in the past 60 days.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dominion Energy’s 2025 earnings per share remained unchanged in the past 60 days, while the earnings estimate for 2026 has increased 0.28% in the same time period.

PPL Increases Value of Its ShareholdersThe company has been distributing dividends to its shareholders for a long time and plans to increase dividends annually in the range of 6-8% at least through 2028, subject to the board’s approval. The company’s current quarterly dividend rate is 27.25 cents, resulting in an annual dividend of $1.09 per share. The current dividend yield is 2.88% better than the S&P 500 group’s yield of 1.48%.

PPL has raised dividends for its shareholders four times in the past five years. Check PPL’s dividend history here.

Duke Energy ((DUK - Free Report) ), operating in the same space, has been investing regularly to provide high-quality services to its customers. The company also distributes dividends to its shareholders. The current annual dividend rate of Duke Energy is $4.26 per share, reflecting a dividend yield of 3.33%.

PPL Stock Returns Lower Than the IndustryPPL’s trailing 12-month return on equity (“ROE”) of 8.81% is lower than the industry average of 10.35%. Return on equity, a profitability measure, reflects how effectively a company utilizes its shareholders’ funds to generate income.

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Duke Energy’s current ROE is 9.85%, lower than its industry.

PPL Stock Trades at a PremiumPPL Corporation is currently valued at a premium compared with its industry on a forward 12-month P/E basis. The stock is trading at P/E F12M of 19.3X compared with its industry’s 15.65X.

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Wrapping UpPPL is well-positioned to benefit from growing energy demand across service areas, while its cost-saving initiatives are expected to continue supporting margin expansion. Additionally, the company’s ability to recover more than 60% of its capital expenditures in real time provides flexibility to efficiently fund long-term projects.

However, PPL’s shares currently trade at a premium and its returns remain slightly below the industry average. So, the new investors should wait for a better entry point to add this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock to their portfolio.

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

Key Takeaways Avery Dennison will announce 3Q25 results before market open on Oct. 22.Estimates indicate $2.22B in revenues, up 1.5% y/y, and an EPS of $2.32, down 0.4%.Higher input costs may weigh on margins despite stronger volumes and cost-saving efforts.
Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY - Free Report) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2025 results before the opening bell on Oct. 22, 2025.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVY’s third-quarter revenues is pegged at $2.22 billion, indicating a 1.5% rise from the year-ago reported figure.

The consensus estimate for AVY’s earnings has moved down in the past 60 days. The consensus estimate is pegged at $2.32 per share, indicating a year-over-year dip of 0.4%.

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AVY’s Earnings Surprise HistoryAvery Dennison’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in one, the average surprise being 0.4%.

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What the Zacks Model Unveils for Avery DennisonOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for AVY this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. But that is not the case here, as you can see below.

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Earnings ESP: Avery Dennison has an Earnings ESP of -0.39%.

Zacks Rank: AVY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.

Factors Likely to Have Shaped AVY’s Q3 PerformanceAvery Dennison’s third-quarter results are likely to have reflected improved volumes in both its segments. However, higher raw material, labor and freight costs are expected to have impacted the company’s margins. The impacts are anticipated to have been offset by AVY’s productivity improvement and cost-saving actions.

Our model predicts the Materials Group segment’s revenues to rise 1.1% year over year in the quarter to $1.51 billion. The upside will be driven by growth in the base business and high-value categories led by specialty labels. Our estimate for the Materials Group segment’s adjusted operating profit is pinned at $219 million, indicating a year-over-year fall of 1.4%.

Normalized growth in apparel is expected to have aided the Solutions Group segment's growth. Also, the Intelligent Labels adoption is increasing in new categories, which is likely to have aided the segment’s quarterly performance. Our model predicts the Solutions Group segment’s revenues to be $695 million, indicating an increase of 1.4% from the prior-year quarter’s actual.

Our estimate for the segment’s operating profit is pinned at $74 million, indicating a decrease of 4.4% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.

Avery Dennison Stock’s Price PerformanceAVY shares have dipped 25.4% in the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 34.6%.

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Stocks That Warrant a LookHere are some companies with the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat in their upcoming releases.

Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB - Free Report) , slated to release third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 28, has an Earnings ESP of +0.12% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Hubbell’s third-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $5.00 per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 11.4%. Hubbell has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 2.3%.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW - Free Report) , slated to release third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 24, has an Earnings ESP of +0.84% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Illinois Tool Works’ third-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $2.69 per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 1.5%. ITW has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 2.3%.

Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS - Free Report) , set to release third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 29, has an Earnings ESP of +0.02% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Otis Worldwide’s third-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.00 per share, suggesting a year-over-year rise of 4.2%. Otis Worldwide has a trailing four-quarter average surprise of 0.2%.

SAN JOSE, Calif & NOIDA, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and Zscaler™, a leader in cloud security, announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to provide AI-powered network transformation and enhanced zero-trust security services to enterprises worldwide.

Under the new partnership scope, Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange™ platform has been integrated with HCLTech's Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC) platform. HCLTech’s AI capabilities, including SecOps and Responsible AI guardrails within HCLTech AI Force and AI Foundry are key to this partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance enterprise resilience and achieve business outcomes with a cloud-first, scalable security solution.

HCLTech's Universal Managed Detection and Response (UMDR) services now integrate with Zscaler Internet Access™ (ZIA™), Zscaler Private Access™ (ZPA™) and other Zscaler components, providing context-rich threat detection, advanced analytics and faster response powered by AI and automation. Other key highlights of the joint offering include ROI-driven secure network transformation, end-to-end managed security services, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and zero-trust maturity assessments.

"Today's enterprises need a robust foundation for digital trust and resilience," said Amit Jain, EVP and Global Head of Cybersecurity at HCLTech. "Our partnership with Zscaler, now enhanced with joint AI-driven capabilities, enables global businesses to modernize securely and confidently. With over two decades of comprehensive cybersecurity expertise, HCLTech is uniquely positioned to deliver value through AI-enhanced operations and outcome-focused network security transformation services."

"Zscaler's zero-trust architecture and cloud-native approach are designed for the needs of today's digital-first enterprises," said Mike Rich, CRO and President Global Sales, Zscaler. "Together with HCLTech, we are enabling organizations to simplify and accelerate their secure digital transformation journeys—with cloud-delivered services that reduce complexity, enhance user experience and strengthen their overall cyber resilience."

According to the HCLTech Global Cyber Resilience Study, global security leaders identified implementing zero trust and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architectures as one of their near-term top strategic priorities. The expanded HCLTech and Zscaler partnership directly addresses this demand, empowering enterprises to move beyond legacy architectures and adopt a secure, intelligent and agile security framework at scale.

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HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,600 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2025 totaled $14.2 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

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Key Takeaways HealthEquity delivered solid Q2 fiscal 2026 results, driven by strong top-and-bottom-line growth.HSA assets rose 12% year over year to $33.1B, with 10M accounts and rising member engagement.AI tools and mobile innovations boosted efficiency, speed, and customer satisfaction across platforms.
HealthEquity, Inc. (HQY - Free Report) has been gaining from its business model and strategy. The optimism, led by a solid second-quarter fiscal 2025 performance and strength in Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), is expected to contribute further. However, data security threats are major concerns.

In the past six months, the Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company’s shares have risen 9.5% compared with 3.8% growth of the industry. The S&P 500 has increased 28.3% during the said time frame.

The renowned provider of technology-enabled services platforms for healthcare savings and spending decisions has a market capitalization of $8.1 billion. The company projects 21.7% growth over the next five years and expects to witness continued improvements in its business. HealthEquity’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, the average surprise being 11.1%.

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Reasons Favoring HQY’s GrowthExpansion of Health Savings Accounts: HealthEquity has experienced significant growth in its HSA offerings. As of July 31, 2025, the total number of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for which HealthEquity served as a non-bank custodian was 10 million, up 6% year over year. HealthEquity reported 782,000 HSAs with investments as of July 31, 2025, up 10% year over year. Total accounts, as of April 30, 2025, were 17.1 million. This uptick included total HSAs and 7.2 million CDBs.

Total HSA assets were $33.1 billion at the end of July 31, 2025, up 12% year over year. This included $17 billion of HSA cash and $16.1 billion of HSA investments. Deposits held on behalf of HealthEquity’s clients to facilitate the administration of its CDBs, from which the company generates custodial revenues, were $0.8 billion as of July 31, 2025.

AI & Digital Innovation Drive Scalable Efficiency: HQY is making rapid progress in its AI and mobile-first transformation, already seeing tangible benefits from its AI-powered claims adjudication system, which processes reimbursements faster, cuts servicing costs, and boosts member satisfaction. The company is piloting Agentic AI in voice channels to automate interactions and reduce wait times, while the full cloud migration of its V5 platform has significantly improved response speed, stability, and reliability.

Alongside this, HQY’s secure mobile app and passkey authentication are enhancing security and engagement, with features like app-based multifactor authentication, digital wallet integration and mobile investing deepening member involvement and driving higher transaction volumes. Together, these initiatives are strengthening HQY’s efficiency, customer loyalty and long-term margin potential.

Strong Q2 Results: HealthEquity exited second-quarter fiscal 2026 with better-than-expected results. The company witnessed solid top-line and bottom-line performances in the reported quarter. Solid growth in HSAs also drove the top line. The solid uptick in total HSA assets in the reported quarter is promising. Significant improvements in operating and gross margins also bode well.

A Factor That May Offset HQY’s GainsData Security Threats: HealthEquity deals with a high level of sensitive personal and financial data, making the security of its technology platforms critical to operations. While the company has made progress, fraud remains an ongoing cost and operational focus. In fiscal second-quarter 2026, it still reimbursed members approximately $1.2 million for fraud-related incidents, though overall fraud-related service costs declined sequentially.

Despite sequential declines in fraud incidents throughout 2025, the risk remains that any material breach could lead to loss of sensitive information, theft or loss of actual funds, litigation, indemnity obligations, and reputational harm. Such outcomes could disrupt operations and erode client confidence, adversely impacting HealthEquity’s business.

Estimate TrendHealthEquity has been witnessing a positive estimate revision trend for fiscal 2026. Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share (EPS) has moved 13 cents upward to $3.86.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenues is pegged at $319.9 million, implying a 6.5% rise from the year-ago reported number. The consensus mark for fiscal third-quarter EPS is pinned at 90 cents, implying a 15.9% improvement year over year.

Other Key PicksSome other top-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Masimo (MASI - Free Report) , Merit Medical System (MMSI - Free Report) and West Pharmaceutical Services (WST - Free Report) . Each stock presently carries a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Masimo shares have lost 10.4% so far this year compared with the industry’s 7.4% decline. Estimates for the company’s 2025 earnings per share have increased 1.3% to $5.30 in the past 30 days.

MASI’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 13.8%. In the last reported quarter, it posted an earnings surprise of 8.1%.

Estimates for Merit Medical’s 2025 earnings per share have increased 0.8% to $3.63 in the past 60 days. Shares of the company have lost 13.8% so far this year against the industry’s 1.1% growth.

MMSI’s earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 12.92%. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 17.44%.

Estimates for West Pharmaceutical’s 2025 earnings per share have increased 1.2% to $6.74 in the past 60 days. Shares of the company have lost 18.2% so far this year against the industry’s 1% growth.

WST’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.81%. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 21.85%.

Oracle shares jumped as much as 5% on Thursday as it indicated that it expects more business in core categories and confirmed a cloud-computing deal with social media company Meta.

The maker of database software sees $20 billion in artificial intelligence-powered database and AI data platform revenue in the 2030 fiscal year, up from $2.4 billion in fiscal 2025 and $3 billion in fiscal 2026.

"You see the change in these numbers that it's a little bit easier for us to find supply, not this year or next year, but in subsequent years," Clay Magouyrk, one of Oracle's two new CEOs, told analysts Thursday at the company's AI World conference in Las Vegas. "So as we're able to find that supply, customers contract for it, we see immense demand, and then we go about delivering that to customers."

Magouyrk said that in 30 days during the current quarter, Oracle contracted $65 billion in new cloud infrastructure commitments.

"It was across seven different contracts from four different customers," Magouyrk said. "None of those customers are OpenAI. I know some people are questioning sometimes, 'Hey, is it just OpenAI? The reality is, we think OpenAI is a great customer, but we have many customers."

Facebook owner Meta is one of the four customers, he said. Bloomberg reported in September that the two companies were discussing a $20 billion deal.

The deal with Meta comes amid a flurry of spending by tech companies to invest in the infrastructure for their AI initiatives. Meta in July said that it expects to spend between $66 billion and $72 billion this year in capital expenditures.

In recent years, Oracle has expanded its cloud infrastructure division that competes with the likes of Amazon and Google. At the same time, Oracle has started offering its database in clouds other than its own.

Oracle secured a commitment from OpenAI in excess of $300 billion in July.

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The $1 billion AUM threshold is a big one for ETFs, and can indicate a fund has risen into a new tier. That news could arrive at just the right time for the Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF (FLDR). The strategy could intrigue as rates are about to change, with the fund providing exposure to both floating-rate and fixed-rate debt. That could put FLDR in a stronger position in its own space, poised to outperform.

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FLDR charges a 15 basis point (bps) fee for its approach. The strategy tracks the Fidelity Low Duration Investment Grade Factor Index. That index includes U.S. investment-grade floating-rate notes and U.S. Treasuries maturing in seven to 10 years. Specifically, it looks to maintain a duration of one year or less.

Low Duration Bond ETF FLDR in 2025
That approach has helped the strategy return 6.3% over the last one year period, according to ETF Database data. The low duration bond ETF has added almost $50 million in flows over the last month, as well, speaking to its new milestone in AUM. That represents a significant nearly $400 million increase since the start of 2025, with the fund entering the year at $658 million in AUM.

So, what use case might the fund have moving forward? FLDR can provide some helpful income for curious investors. The low duration bond ETF offered a 4.68% 30-day SEC yield as of September 10. It also offers a 4.87% distribution yield (TTM) as well. That income could prove a big help if portfolio turbulence rises to end 2025 and entering 2026.

FLDR could be a solid option in that short/ultrashort space, thanks to its blended exposure to floating-rate investment grade credit and fixed-rate longer duration Treasuries. For those looking at the category, FLDR has entered a new tier among low duration bond ETF funds that deserves attention.

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Key Takeaways Molina Healthcare is set to report Q3 2025 results on Oct. 22, after the closing bell.Q3 EPS is estimated at $3.97, down 33.9% year over year, on revenues of $10.9 billion.Higher costs and lower investment income cloud earnings despite premium growth.
Healthcare plan provider, Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH - Free Report) , is set to report third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 22, 2025, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s earnings is currently pegged at $3.97 per shareon revenues of $10.9 billion. 

The third-quarter earnings estimate remained stable over the past 60 days. The bottom-line projection indicates a year-over-year decrease of 33.9%. However, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues suggests year-over-year growth of 5.4%.

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For full-year 2025, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Molina Healthcare’s revenues is pegged at $44.54 billion, implying a rise of 9.6% year over year. However, the consensus mark for 2025 earnings per share is pegged at $18.87, indicating a decline of 16.7% on a year-over-year basis.

Molina Healthcare beat the consensus estimate in two of the last four quarters and missed twice, with the average surprise being negative 2.2%. This is depicted in the figure below.

Q3 Earnings Whispers for MOHOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for the company this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. That’s not the case here.

MOH has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

What’s Shaping MOH’s Q3 Results?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for premiums indicates growth of 6.3% year over year in the third quarter, while our model estimate suggests a 5.3% increase. The consensus estimate for the Medicare premiums is $1.5 billion, up 8% year over year.

While Medicaid membership is expected to have decreased 2.8% year over year, MOH’s Medicare membership is projected to witness 6.5% growth. Furthermore, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the Marketplace membership suggests a 60.8% increase from the year-ago period.

However, the consensus mark for the medical care ratio (MCR) in Marketplace is pegged at 84.67% in the to-be-reported quarter, up from 73% a year ago. The consensus mark for total MCR is pegged at 90.32%, up from 89.20% a year ago.

Along with this, rising costs and lower investment income make an earnings beat uncertain. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for investment income indicates a 15.3% decline year over year. Our model estimate for third-quarter total operating expenses suggests a more than 6% increase from the year-ago period, due to higher medical care costs and G&A expenses.

Stocks That Warrant a LookWhile an earnings beat looks uncertain for Molina Healthcare, here are some companies from the broader Medical space that you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this time around:

Select Medical Holdings Corporation (SEM - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +8.58% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Select Medical’s bottom line for the to-be-reported quarter of 18 cents per share has witnessed one upward revision against no downward movement over the past week. The consensus mark for Select Medical’s revenues is pegged at $1.32 billion.

CVS Health Corporation (CVS - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.28% and a Zacks Rank of 2.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CVS Health’s bottom line for the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $1.36, signaling 24.8% growth from a year ago. CVS Health’s earnings beat estimates in each of the past four quarters, with an average surprise of 22.6%.

Envista Holdings Corporation (NVST - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +4.26% and a Zacks Rank of 3.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Envista’s bottom line for the to-be-reported quarter indicates 125% year-over-year growth. Envista’s earnings beat estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 16.5%.

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