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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Quantum Corporation To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you suffered losses in Quantum Corporation between November 15, 2024 and August 18, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Quantum Corporation (“Quantum Corporation” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: QMCO) and reminds investors of the November 3, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

According to the lawsuit, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Quantum Corporation improperly recognized revenue during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025; (2) Quantum Corporation would therefore need to restate its previously filed financial statements for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2024; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

On June 30, 2025, Quantum disclosed that it would be unable to timely file its annual financial report for the fiscal year 2025 as it is “reviewing its accounting related to certain revenue contracts as well as the application of standalone selling price under applicable accounting standards.”

On this news, Quantum’s stock price fell $1.00, or 10.03%, to close at $8.97 per share on June 30, 2025, thereby injuring investors.

Then, on August 8, 2025, Quantum announced that its third quarter 2024 financial statements “should no longer be relied upon” due to “deficiencies in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures that constituted material weaknesses.” The Company further disclosed that the affected financial statements would be restated to show a new decrease of approximately $3.9 million in revenue.

On this news, Quantum’s stock price fell $0.14, or 1.79%, to close at $7.66 per share on August 11, 2025.

Then, on August 18, 2025, Quantum disclosed that its CEO would be resigning from the role after only five months in the position.

On this news, Quantum’s stock price fell $0.61, or 8.2%, to close at $6.83 per share on August 19, 2025, thereby injuring investors further.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.  

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Quantum Corporation’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Quantum Corporation class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/QMCO or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Charter To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you suffered losses in Charter between July 26, 2024 and July 24, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Charter Communications, Inc. (“Charter” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHTR) and reminds investors of the October 13, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (i) the impact of the ACP end was a material event the Company was unable to manage or promptly move beyond; (ii) the ACP end was actually having a sustaining impact on Internet customer declines and revenue; (iii) neither was the Company executing broader operations in a way that would compensate for, or overcome the impact, of the ACP ending; (iv) the Internet customer declines and broader failure of Charter’s execution strategy created much greater risks on business plans and earnings growth than reported; (v) accordingly, the Company had no reasonable basis to state the Company was successfully executing operations, managing causes of Internet customer declines, or provide overly optimistic statements about the long term trajectory of the Company and EBITDA growth; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants materially misled with, and/or lacked a reasonable basis for, their positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, outlook during the Class Period.

On July 25, 2025, Charter released its second quarter 2025 financial results, reporting that total internet customers had declined by 117,000, compared to about 100,000 in the second quarter of 2024, when adjusted to remove the prior year's impact of the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Company's total video customers also decreased by 80,000.

On this news, Charter's stock price fell $70.25 per share, or 18.5%, to close at $309.75 per share on July 25, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.  

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Charter’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Charter Communications class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/CHTR or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In LifeMD To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you suffered losses in LifeMD between May 7, 2025 and August 5, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against LifeMD, Inc. (“LifeMD” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LFMD) and reminds investors of the October 27, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Defendants materially overstated LifeMD’s competitive position; (2) Defendants were reckless in raising LifeMD’s 2025 guidance, considering that they had not properly accounted for rising customer acquisition costs in LifeMD’s RexMD segment, as well as for customer acquisition costs related to the sale of drugs designed to treat obesity, including Wegovy and Zepbound; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ statements about LifeMD’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

On August 5, 2025, after the market closed, LifeMD reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. In this announcement, LifeMD announced revised guidance. Among other metrics, LifeMD stated that it was expecting total revenue in the range of $250 to $255 million, compared with previous guidance of $268 to $275 million.

On this news, LifeMD's stock plummeted 44.8% on August 6, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.  

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding LifeMD’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the LifeMD class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/LFMD or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Savara To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you suffered losses in Savara between March 7, 2024 and May 23, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Savara Inc. (“Savara” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SVRA) and reminds investors of the November 7, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) the MOLBREEVI BLA lacked sufficient information regarding MOLBREEVI’s chemistry, manufacturing, and/or controls; (2) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the MOLBREEVI BLA in its current form; (3) the foregoing made it unlikely that Savara would complete its submission of the MOLBREEVI BLA within the timeframe it had represented to investors; (iv) the delay in MOLBREEVI’s regulatory approval increased the likelihood that the Company would need to raise additional capital; and (v) as a result, Defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On May 27, 2025, Savara issued a press release "announc[ing] that the Company received [a refusal to file] letter from the FDA for the [Biologics License Application] of MOLBREEVI as a therapy to treat patients with autoimmune PAP."

On this news, Savara's stock price fell $0.90 per share, or 31.69%, to close at $1.94 per share on May 27, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.  

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Savara’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Savara class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/SVRA or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Unicycive To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you suffered losses in Unicycive between March 29, 2024 and June 27, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (“Unicycive” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UNCY) and reminds investors of the October 14, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (i) Unicycive's readiness and ability to satisfy the FDA's manufacturing compliance requirements was overstated; (ii) the OLC NDA's regulatory prospects were likewise overstated; and (iii) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On June 10, 2025, Unicycive issued a press release "announcing an update on its [NDA] for [OLC] to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with [CKD] on dialysis." Therein, the Company disclosed that the FDA "had identified deficiencies in cGMP [current good manufacturing practice] compliance at a third-party manufacturing vendor"-specifically, a third-party subcontractor of Unicycive's contract development and manufacturing organization ("CDMO")-"following an FDA inspection" and that, "given the identified deficiencies, any label discussions between the FDA and the Company are precluded."

On this news, Unicycive's stock price fell $3.68 per share, or 40.89%, to close at $5.32 per share on June 10, 2025.

Then, on June 30, 2025, Unicycive issued a press release announcing that the FDA had issued a Complete Response Letter for the OLC NDA, citing the previously identified cGMP deficiencies at the third-party subcontractor of its CDMO.

On this news, Unicycive's stock price fell $2.03 per share, or 29.85%, to close at $4.77 per share on June 30, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.  

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Unicycive’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Unicycive Therapeutics class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/UNCY or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Semler Scientific To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you suffered losses in Semler Scientific between March 10, 2021 and April 15, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Semler Scientific, Inc. (“Semler Scientific” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SMLR) and reminds investors of the October 28, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Semler Scientific did not disclose a material investigation by the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) into violations of the False Claims Act, while discussing possible violations of the False Claims (and aggressive DOJ enforcement thereof) in hypothetical terms; and (2) as a result, defendants public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.

After trading hours on February 28, 2025, Semler Scientific filed with the SEC its 2024 annual report on Form 10-K. The annual report disclosed that on February 11, 2025, Semler Scientific "began initial settlement discussions with DOJ [(the United States Department of Justice)], but ceased initial discussions on that date. Accordingly, there is a risk that DOJ will file a complaint or complaint in intervention in a civil False Claims Act lawsuit seeking damages. [Semler Scientific] does not believe the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated."

On this news, Semler Scientific's stock fell over 9% on the next trading day.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.  

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Semler Scientific’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Semler Scientific class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/SMLR or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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The two companies now have a partnership to build massive data centers for artificial intelligence (AI) computing.

Computing capacity is everything. At least, that is what CEO Sam Altman says about OpenAI. The artificial intelligence (AI) disruptor has been signing deals to help finance its increasing need for data centers to run its ChatGPT systems, which are growing rapidly and now have over 700 million weekly active users.

The largest of these deals is with Nvidia (NVDA -4.84%). Nvidia will invest $100 billion incrementally into OpenAI, which will then spend the money on Nvidia chips to build 10 gigawatts or more of AI data centers. This could not only be a lucrative investment for Nvidia, but should lead to a huge revenue boost for the rest of the decade.

Today, Nvidia has the largest market cap in the world, at $4.6 trillion as of this writing. Will this new OpenAI deal catalyze Nvidia to become the world's first $10 trillion stock? Let's take a closer look at the deal and find out.

A $100 billion partnership
On Sept. 22, OpenAI and Nvidia jointly announced a potentially revolutionary strategic partnership. OpenAI is not like the giant cloud providers such as Alphabet, which spent years building infrastructure suited for AI. OpenAI is a large company, but its still not profitable and it needs a ton of capital to make its AI vision come true.

Nvidia is the key supplier of graphics processing units (GPUs) for AI data centers. Without the big tech balance sheets, OpenAI has gotten creative with its financing structure. Nvidia is going to slowly invest around $100 billion into OpenAI, who will then take that cash and build data centers with Nvidia computer chips. This could represent millions of GPUs purchased from Nvidia to build 10 gigawatts of capacity.

It is estimated that current data center capacity in the United States is just over 50 gigawatts. This means the proposed spending from OpenAI utilizing Nvidia GPUs could end up being a 20% boost to the total data center footprint in the United States today. This is a gargantuan scale that should put the $100 billion and 10-gigawatt claims in proper context.

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Nvidia's revenue potential
The AI data center boom already turned Nvidia into the largest company in the world by market cap. Its revenue over the last 12 months was $165 billion, which it turned into $86.6 billion in bottom-line net income.

OpenAI is not going to add $100 billion to Nvidia's top line in 2026. However, through 2030, it could incrementally add tens of billions to Nvidia's annual revenue figures, which would be impactful versus its $165 billion current level. Remember that OpenAI is not Nvidia's only customer: It sells to the likes of Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Amazon for their own data center expansion plans.

We shouldn't forget the investment in OpenAI, either. Nvidia's $100 billion investment into OpenAI may not turn into trillions of dollars in value, but it could be quite lucrative if OpenAI turns into a trillion-dollar business itself and Nvidia owns 10% of the company (as an example, 10% isn't an exact figure).

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Will Nvidia hit $10 trillion?
OpenAI is setting the standard in AI infrastructure spending, and it is not low. Other competitors will need to raise their spending in order to match what OpenAI is building to catch up in the AI race.

All this will lead to more spending on Nvidia computer chips. If the company has a market cap of $4.6 trillion today versus $165 billion in revenue, it will likely need to hit $300 billion in annual revenue or more to hit a $10 trillion value.

Today, Nvidia has a net income margin of 53%. If that margin is maintained with revenue of $350 billion that arrives because of huge spending levels from OpenAI and others, Nvidia will have $185.5 billion in net income at some point within this decade. That would give it an expensive price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 54, but that is not far off from Nvidia's current P/E of 53.

It may seem unlikely, but there is a chance that OpenAI's deal spurs Nvidia to reach a market cap of $10 trillion by 2030. Just don't go investing in the stock thinking it is guaranteed to happen tomorrow.

Brett Schafer has positions in Alphabet and Amazon. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

NuScale Power is working toward something huge that could potentially change the energy landscape forever.

If you hear the names Chernobyl, Three Mile Island, and Fukushima, you will most likely associate them with nuclear power. But not in a good way, since the notoriety of these names is because of nuclear meltdowns, or near misses.

NuScale Power (SMR -3.37%) is hoping it can change the nuclear power industry for the better by changing the way power plants are built. Not enough people are talking about this company or the nuclear technology change that it is helping develop.

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The "big" problem with nuclear power
Historically, nuclear power plants have been huge capital investment projects. Nuclear reactors have, so far, been site built, meaning that all of the construction basically takes place where the reactor is going to be located. The projects have also been massive, with nuclear power plants often meant to replace large coal or natural gas power plants.

It isn't uncommon for nuclear reactor projects to be delayed and over budget. For example, the most recent nuclear power plant built in the United States, by regulated utility The Southern Company, was seven years late and cost around $17 billion more than expected. Those are not good construction results, even though Southern will now have access to reliable nuclear power for decades into the future.

Given that backdrop, it is understandable that another company building the same style of nuclear power plant at roughly the same time simply gave up when its project manager, Westinghouse, went bankrupt. Southern, by contrast, took on the role of project manager from Westinghouse, which was also overseeing its reactors, so it could keep its power plant construction going.

Needless to say, the nuclear power industry isn't an easy industry in which to operate. And when things go wrong at a large, site-built nuclear power plant, they can go wrong in a massive way, noting the two meltdowns and one near miss highlighted above. That usually earns the entire industry a black eye despite a generally safe operating history for most nuclear power plants.

NuScale is changing the script by going "small"
This is where NuScale Power comes in, given that it is building small scale modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). These reactors are built in a factory, creating a more uniform product that also benefits from the cost efficiencies offered by an assembly line manufacturing approach.

They are small, so they can be easily transported to where they are needed, located more closely to population centers, and adverse events are expected to be easier to contain. In addition, by including the most modern technology, the safety of NuScale's SMRs is expected to be higher than for older reactors.

To be fair, NuScale isn't the only company working on SMR technology. However, it was "the first SMR to receive U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) design approval." It is currently the only SMR approved by the NRC, which the company believes gives it a bit of a leg up on the competition. But there's another important piece to the puzzle.

NuScale Power is working with RoPower, a Romanian electricity company, as it makes its final go/no go decision on a new nuclear power plant. That plant could end up being powered by six SMRs provided by NuScale Power that will be linked together. NuScale has already ordered parts that have long construction times for the six SMRs this project would require. But it has those same parts on order for another six reactors as well. In other words, the company is ready to hit the ground running.

The company's stock has risen around 200% or so over the past year. Wall Street clearly isn't ignoring the stock. However, with a final decision from RoPower expected sometime in the next year, NuScale Power could quickly change from a good idea to a real business. Notably, the second SMR sale should be much easier to get than the first, since the ice will have been broken. So NuScale Power could turn into a growth story very quickly.

Watch NuScale, even if you don't buy it
Nuclear power and SMRs aren't things that people talk about every day. But SMRs are a potential game-changing technology in the energy sector, with NuScale Power one of the companies leading the way into the future.

If that is interesting to you, and you are a more aggressive investor, you might want to consider buying before the first sale is inked. But even if you aren't interested in buying NuScale, it's worth learning about the huge energy opportunity that SMRs offer the world.

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With the U.S. government shutdown showing no signs of ending, thus delaying key economic data, and renewed trade war concerns, market participants will get a welcome new catalyst this week in the form of the kickoff of the third quarter earnings season.

Major U.S. banks will be in the spotlight, with the largest one, JPMorgan (JPM), set to announce its results on Tuesday. Joining it will be Goldman Sachs (GS), Wells Fargo (WFC), and Citi (C). On Wednesday, Bank of America (BAC) and Morgan Stanley (MS) will report. Investors will also get financial updates from Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and American Express (AXP).

Traders will also be cautious after Wall Street experienced its worst selloff since the April tariff shock on Friday. Sentiment took a heavy beating after President Donald Trump accused China of "hostile" export controls on rare earths and said the U.S. would impose an additional 100% tariff on products from the Asian nation. Any further dialogue or back-and-forth between Trump and China will be closely watched.

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Earnings spotlight: Friday, October 17: American Express (AXP), State Street (STT). See the full earnings calendar.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Guess?, Inc.’s (NYSE: GES) board of directors and executive officers for potential breaches of their fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with its pending sale to Authentic Brands Group LLC (“Authentic”) for $16.75 per share.

If you are a current shareholder of Guess, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/guess-inc.

Why is Guess being Investigated?

Guess is a fashion retailer with global distribution and sales operations, including over 1,500 directly operated retail stores and distribution operations in approximately 100 countries. Guess was founded in 1981 by the Marciano family, who still own a significant portion of the Company’s stock. One of the founders, Paul Marciano, still sits on the Board and serves as the Chief Creative Officer of the Company.

Paul Marciano, along with other investors including Maurice Marciano (another founder who no longer serves on the Company’s board of directors) have negotiated to rollover their ownership in Guess to own up to 49% of the new intellectual property holding company post-closing, and 100% of the operating company post-closing.

BFA Law is investigating whether Guess’ board of directors, its executive officers, and/or any of the stockholders participating in the rollover have breached fiduciary duties to the stockholders in connection with the merger.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/guess-inc.

What Can You Do?

If you are a current holder of Guess you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/guess-inc

Or contact:
Ross Shikowitz
[email protected]
212-789-3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) and Point Bonita Capital for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Jefferies or Point Bonita, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action.

Why are Jefferies and Point Bonita being Investigated?

Jefferies is an investment banking and capital markets firm. Its trade finance arm is named Point Bonita Capital. Jefferies and Point Bonita were two of the closest banking and financing partners of First Brands Group, LLC, an auto parts supplier which collapsed into bankruptcy in September 2025.

On October 8, 2025, Jefferies announced that it and Point Bonita had approximately $715 million in exposure to First Brands’ receivables, which represents roughly 25% of Point Bonita’s trade finance portfolio. On this news, the price of Jefferies stock fell $4.66 per share, or about 8%, from $59.10 per share on October 7, 2025, to $54.44 per share on October 8, 2025. Investors are reportedly currently seeking redemptions from Point Bonita as well.

BFA is currently investigating whether Jefferies and/or Point Bonita made materially false and misleading statements to investors in connection with this significant exposure to First Brands.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in Jefferies or Point Bonita you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action

Or contact:
Ross Shikowitz
[email protected]
212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action

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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Charter, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/charter-communications-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until October 14, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Charter securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned Sandoval v. Charter Communications, Inc., No. 1:25-cv-06747.

Why Was Charter Sued Under the Federal Securities Laws?

Charter is a leading broadband, or high-speed internet, connectivity company and cable operator. Charter participated in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”), which provided funding to Charter in exchange for subsidizing high-speed internet plans for low-income households. In June 2024, lack of federal funding caused the ACP to end, which led to customer declines at Charter.

During the relevant period, Charter told investors that the Company was executing a plan to minimize and move beyond risks that the end of the ACP had on customer declines and earnings. The Company stated that it had “managed the end of the affordable connectivity program successfully” and that “[t]he impact of the elimination of the ACP is now behind us.” As alleged, in truth, the impact from the ACP’s elimination was not behind Charter as the Company continued to experience internet customer and revenue declines from the program’s end.

The Stock Declines as the Truth Is Revealed

On July 25, 2025, Charter announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. The Company reported that total internet customers decreased by 117,000 during the quarter, which included approximately 50,000 disconnects related to the end of the ACP, nearly double from the prior quarter. On this news, the price of Charter stock declined $70.25 per share, or 18.4%, from a closing price of $380.00 per share on July 24, 2025, to $309.75 per share on July 25, 2025.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/charter-communications-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in Charter you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/charter-communications-inc-class-action-lawsuit

Or contact:
Ross Shikowitz
[email protected]
212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/charter-communications-inc-class-action-lawsuit

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Hardware gets all the attention, but Apple's business depends on success in another area.

Apple (AAPL -3.40%) sells some of the most admired products on the face of the planet. Its iPhone, a device in the 18th year of its lifecycle, is still so successful that it generated $44.6 billion in revenue in the third quarter (ended June 28). Add this to more items in the lineup, and it's no surprise this business is a consumer favorite.

Without a doubt, hardware is important to Apple's success. But here's a number that every shareholder should keep an eye on.

Apple's services are a critical component of the business
Investors should be paying close attention to revenue trends within Apple's services segment.

During the third quarter, services, which include advertising, cloud, Music, Pay, and TV+ (among others), raked in $27.4 billion in sales, up 13% year over year. This revenue figure was 108% higher than the same period five years ago, a much faster pace of growth than the products division.

Services introduce recurring revenue, allowing the company to lower dependence on less predictable hardware sales. Services are also significantly more profitable, with a gross margin that's above 70%.

"We have well over 1 billion paid subscriptions across the Services on our platform," CFO Kevan Parekh said on the Q3 2025 earnings call. Ongoing success in services means that Apple's ecosystem is in strong shape, as users are increasingly interacting with its devices. This supports the company's economic moat.

Neil Patel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Bitcoin may be soaring, but these crypto stocks are doing even better.

This October has been good for cryptocurrencies so far. As I write this (Oct. 8), Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has gained 7% since the start of the month and 10% in the past 30 days. One driver was the government shutdown, which increased the appeal of alternative assets like crypto and gold that may act as safe havens.

Strong crypto performance is usually good news for cryptocurrency stocks and Bitcoin corporate treasury companies. Indeed, these two have outperformed Bitcoin in the past month.

Image source: Getty Images.

1. Bullish
Bullish (BLSH -9.44%) has gained almost 35% in the past 30 days, buoyed by several announcements. The institution-focused global digital asset platform launched a U.S. spot trading exchange and a crypto options platform for clients outside the U.S.

It also announced a corporate banking partnership with Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) that includes fiat deposits and withdrawals for clients in Hong Kong and Germany.

2. MARA Holdings
MARA Holdings (MARA -7.67%) is up over 30% in the past 30 days. It reported that September's Bitcoin production was up 4% month over month and showed it is taking a higher proportion of overall miner rewards.

MARA is a Bitcoin mining company with a twist: It reduces the cost of mining through renewable energy generation and clean energy conversion. It's also expanding into AI data centers, making it more than a one-trick Bitcoin pony.

Bitcoin corporate treasury companies can be risky
There are various ways to get exposure to Bitcoin, including buying it directly, investing in Bitcoin ETFs, and using corporate treasury companies. For some -- like the two above -- Bitcoin is a core part of their business.

For others, like Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), Bitcoin accumulation sits outside their original business activities. Strategy has led the way in using leverage, which can generate outsized returns. However, that also adds risk.

If you're considering investing in a Bitcoin treasury company, take a good look at the role crypto plays in their business. Consider how much Bitcoin it holds, what it paid for it, and how the business will handle any prolonged price drops.

Emma Newbery has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Investors are looking beyond the prolonged U.S. government shutdown and remain optimistic about growth drivers like the artificial intelligence boom and expectations of further interest rate cuts.

Ignoring the short-term noise, those looking for attractive investment opportunities can consider the stock picks of top Wall Street analysts, whose recommendations are based on a thorough analysis of a company's fundamentals and growth catalysts.

Here are three stocks favored by the Street's top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.

SnowflakeFirst on this week's list is Snowflake (SNOW), a cloud-native data platform. At the recently held Snowflake World Tour event in New York City, the company highlighted its product innovation and the vision for driving business transformation through data and artificial intelligence.

After attending this customer conference, Jefferies analyst Brent Thill reiterated a buy rating on SNOW stock with a price forecast of $270. Based on his conversations with customers and partners at the event, the analyst noted that Snowflake's product innovation and velocity are accelerating.

Thill highlighted that while traction for Snowflake's AI offerings is building, the inflection point is still ahead. For instance, the top-rated analyst noted that a retailer using Snowpark ML for demand forecasting, and a travel company integrating Snowflake ML models into its customer experience pipeline, both believe that broader usage across their organizations will take a few more quarters.

Another key takeaway was that Snowflake's unstructured data capabilities have strengthened, but there are still some gaps to address. Overall, Thill believes that while traction is building for Snowflake, the "AI Blizzard" still lies ahead.

"SNOW remains one of our favorite data & AI stories and stands to benefit meaningfully as enterprise AI strategies mature and AI driven data volumes grow exponentially in the coming years," concluded Thill. Interestingly, TipRanks' AI Analyst has a "neutral" rating on Snowflake stock with a price target of $255.

Thill ranks No. 251 among more than 10,000 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been successful 65% of the time, delivering an average return of 14.1%. See Snowflake Ownership Structure on TipRanks.

Advanced Micro DevicesMoving on to chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which recently made headlines after announcing a game-changing partnership with OpenAI. Under this deal, OpenAI will deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs over multiple years, starting with a 1-gigawatt rollout in the second half of 2026. The agreement also involves a warrant for up to 160 million shares (vesting tied to certain milestones), which, if fully exercised by OpenAI, will give it about a 10% stake in AMD.

Following the news, Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis upgraded AMD stock to buy from hold and boosted the price target to $300 from $170. Additionally, TipRanks' AI Analyst has an "outperform" rating on AMD stock with a price target of $232.

Curtis believes that AMD's deal with OpenAI clearly changed the AI narrative for the semiconductor company. While the chipmaker will still have to achieve some milestones, the 5-star analyst believes that this partnership is a solid confirmation of AMD's AI roadmap and a proof of robust AI demand in general.

Interestingly, Curtis recently raised his estimates for AMD following positive server checks. The analyst stated he was incrementally positive on AMD after his recent Asia trip, with the expectation of 500 basis points per year share gains in server CPUs with the company's Venice platform.

However, these recent checks hadn't helped Curtis grasp anything from the original device manufacturers (ODMs) in terms of AI ramps. "The announcement of OpenAI as a lead customer with the potential for $80-100B in revenue across 6GW of compute through 2030 materially changes that outlook," said Curtis.

Curtis ranks No. 68 among more than 10,000 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been profitable 65% of the time, delivering an average return of 27.5%. See AMD ETF Exposure on TipRanks.

Dell TechnologiesIT infrastructure and personal computing solutions provider Dell Technologies (DELL) announced an increase in its long-term financial targets during its analyst meeting on Oct. 7. The improved outlook is backed by demand from the ongoing AI wave.

Following the event, Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh reiterated a buy rating on DELL stock and raised his price target to $170 from $160. Meanwhile, TipRanks' AI Analyst has a "neutral" rating on DELL stock with a price target of $135.

Rakesh noted management's commentary about momentum in enterprise and sovereign AI, with strong demand signals over 12-18 months. The top-rated analyst highlighted that the company raised its compound annual growth rate target for revenue for fiscal 2026 to 2030 to the range of 7% to 9%, with non-GAAP EPS expected to rise by 15% or more.

Furthermore, Rakesh noted that Dell's fiscal 2026 AI server revenue estimate of $20 billion is in line with the Street's consensus of $20.6 billion and reflects over 100% growth from $9.8 billion in the previous year. The company expects a 20% to 25% CAGR through Fiscal 2030, implying AI server revenue of $46 billion.

However, the analyst believes that this growth outlook could be conservative, as the company is involved in all at-scale AI cluster deployments and leads in T2 CSP (tier 2 cloud service providers) and enterprise AI deployments with more than 3,000 customers.

Rakesh ranks No. 81 among more than 10,000 analysts tracked by TipRanks. His ratings have been successful 65% of the time, delivering an average return of 24.3%. See Dell Technologies Hedge Fund Activity on TipRanks.

Summary3M (MMM) remains a core Industrials blue chip, delivering an 85% total return since October 2022, but currently trades near fair value.Q2 results were strong, with EPS and revenue beats, margin improvement, and raised guidance, though shares fell post-earnings.MMM's earnings outlook is steady, with high single-digit EPS growth expected and positive sellside sentiment, but tariff and inflation risks persist.I reiterate a hold rating on MMM, as technicals are mixed and valuation is fair, with potential upside if tariff risks abate. jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

The bull market turned three years old this past weekend. The S&P 500’s gain, including dividends, is 89% over that timeframe. While five of the 11 S&P 500 sector ETFs have compounded annualized growth rates below 10%, the Industrials sector

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Gold Surge as U.S.–China Trade Tensions Escalate
The trade crisis between the United States and China intensified. China expanded its export controls on rare earth elements, adding five new materials and tightening scrutiny on semiconductor users. The move came just two weeks before a planned meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump at the APEC summit in South Korea.

Beijing’s latest restrictions also target refining technologies and impose compliance requirements on foreign producers using Chinese materials. The U.S. administration quickly retaliated with new tariffs and technology export limits, reigniting fears of a broader trade confrontation.

President Trump described China’s move as a “real surprise” and questioned whether the upcoming meeting should proceed. This escalation rattled global markets, boosting demand for traditional safe-haven assets.

Trump’s Tariffs Shake Markets as Treasury Yields Drop
After markets closed on Friday, President Trump announced a 100% tariff on imports from China and new controls on any critical software. The announcement sent shockwaves through financial markets. Treasury yields dropped sharply, and the US dollar weakened, signalling renewed risk aversion among investors.

The chart below shows that the 10-year Treasury yield is approaching long-term support near 4.0%. This reflects expectations that investors will shift toward safer assets. Moreover, the inflation remains sticky at 3.0%, and a balanced yield curve would keep short-term rates near 4.0%.

The falling expectations, rising inflation concerns, and trade war fears have collectively weighed on household optimism. This erosion in confidence supports continued demand for defensive assets such as gold and silver (XAG), while risk appetite across equities remains fragile.

Trade War and Fiscal Expansion Fuel Inflation
The U.S. and China are now caught in a modern version of the “Thucydides Trap,” where a leading power and a rising rival are likely to clash. A direct war is unlikely, but both countries are using economic pressure to compete for global control.

The U.S. holds a military advantage, but China’s strength in manufacturing and resources gives it strategic leverage. Trump’s transactional style contrasts with Beijing’s long-term planning, adding uncertainty to how this economic standoff will play out.

The consequences will include larger fiscal spending programs, suppressed interest rates, and persistent inflation. These conditions have historically favored precious metals. The shift away from U.S. Treasuries toward gold as a global reserve hedge may accelerate as investors seek protection from policy instability.

Gold’s Parabolic Uptrend Strengthens Amid Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty
Long-Term Momentum Builds as Gold Extends Its Multi-Year Bullish Trend
Gold has been trading in a parabolic uptrend for several decades, and this move has intensified over time. The yearly chart below shows that gold formed a major bottom in 2015, which triggered a strong upward surge.

Since then, prices have continued to advance each year, with bullish momentum accelerating after 2022. Gold gained around 13% in 2023 and more than 27% in 2024. This momentum was further increased in 2025 as the price had gained over 50% by October 2025.

This move would likely coincide with a strong rally in silver prices, possibly breaking above the key $50 level. This breakout in silver would support continued strength in the gold market as well, potentially driving gold prices higher and reinforcing the long-term momentum toward the $10,000 region.

Market Risks: Inflation, Policy Shifts, and Geopolitical Tensions Threaten Stability
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China may escalate further. Any breakdown in diplomatic talks or additional retaliatory measures could disrupt global supply chains and trigger sharp market reactions. Sudden policy changes, such as tariff increases or export restrictions, may create uncertainty and short-term volatility across commodity and equity markets.

The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma. Cutting rates to support growth may worsen inflation. However, holding rates steady could risk a deeper slowdown. The sticky inflation near 3.0% and rising fiscal spending may pressure bond markets and undermine confidence in monetary policy. This environment may fuel demand for gold, but it also increases the risk of financial instability.

Moreover, the falling consumer sentiment signals weak household confidence in the economy. If inflation stays elevated and wage growth remains soft, spending may decline. At the same time, political tensions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections could limit the government’s ability to respond effectively. These overlapping risks could hurt corporate earnings and lead to broader market stress, even as gold benefits.

Final Thought: Safe-Haven Demand and Trade Tensions Support Bullish Momentum
Gold continues to benefit from rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The escalation of the U.S.–China trade war, persistent inflation, and weakening consumer sentiment all support a defensive investment stance. Precious metals offer protection as policy risks and market volatility increase.

The long-term chart for gold shows a parabolic move, with prices rising steadily while respecting key short-term resistance levels. This surge reflects strong buying driven by geopolitical tensions and may extend toward the long-term target of $10,000. Investors may continue to buy on dips to capture potential new highs, as the strong yearly candle for 2025 suggests even greater momentum in 2026.

As global power struggles and fiscal expansion reshape the economic landscape, gold remains a key asset for preserving value and managing risk.

Bitcoin prices are consolidating around $111,000 following the heavy market losses on October 10, due to a trade war between the US and China. The asset’s price is presently down by 9.45% on its weekly chart and also 12.16% away from its all-time high amidst this corrective phase.

Bitcoin Logs First Negative Apparent Demand Flip Since July
In an X post on October 11, popular market analyst Ali Martinez shares on-chain data that shows that Bitcoin’s apparent demand has recently flipped into negative territory for the first time in three months, suggesting a short-term cooling in investors’ appetite.

For context, the apparent demand measures the net amount of Bitcoin being accumulated by active holders. In simpler terms, it reflects how much of the Bitcoin supply is being reactivated or moved relative to how much is newly created. A positive reading generally indicates growing market demand and accumulation, while a negative value suggests reduced appetite or selling pressure.

Data from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant shows that as of October 8, Bitcoin’s 30-day apparent demand has dropped to -13,707 BTC.  This development marks the first negative reading since July, when the metric last turned red before rebounding strongly alongside Bitcoin’s summer rally.

Source: @ali_charts on X
Throughout August and September, Bitcoin’s apparent demand remained firmly positive, even as prices moved between $108,000 and $122,000, suggesting steady accumulation. However, the latest data shows a sharp reversal. The drop into negative territory could mean that long-term holders have started realizing profits or that buying momentum has temporarily slowed as traders assess the macro environment.

Interestingly, the macro environment has also become a growing concern for investors, as the United States and China appear poised for a renewed tariff standoff. Notably, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, following China’s proposal to introduce a sweeping export tax on several key goods.

Given the historical reaction of market price to tariff news seen during the early days of Trump’s administration, investor sentiment may remain subdued if this trade showdown persists, with many likely adopting a cautious stance until a clearer policy direction emerges.

Bitcoin Price Overview
At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $111,800, reflecting a 0.47% decline over the past 24 hours. On a monthly basis, the asset is down 3.06%, underscoring the intensity of the current corrective phase in the market.

Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Taps IMB Zone – What This Means And Where The Price Is Headed

BTC trading at $111,709 on the daily chart | Source: BTCUSDT chart on Tradingview.com
Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview

Key NotesBNB price fell 9.6% but held above $1.000, on Saturday, outperforming rival large-cap cryptocurrencies.Data shows traders favored BNB and BTC in “flight-to-safety” trades amid $19 billion in liquidations.The exchange token sector proved more resilient, declining only 5.4% versus the 9% global crypto market drop.
BNB price held above $1,130 on Saturday, October 11, declining 9.6% in line with the broader market crash that wiped out $19 billion from the global crypto liquidation in 24 hours. Yet, key market data shows BNB displayed stronger resilience and remains better positioned for an early rebound than rival layer-1 tokens.

BNB and BTC Cut Losses to Single Digits Amid Flight-to-Safety Bets
BNB retraced from all-time highs of $1,330 on Monday to a weekly low of $1,043 during Friday’s crash before rebounding to $1,132 at press time. Notably, BNB’s 9.6% intraday loss outpaces its modest 7-day decline of only 1.7%, signalling strong buying pressure re-emerging at key psychological levels as weak hands exited.

Top 6 Cryptocurrencies performance on October 11, 2025 | Source: CoinMarketCap

Beyond that, Coinmarketcap data shows BNB’s limited drawdown places it alongside Bitcoin (-7.69%) as one of the only top-five cryptocurrencies keeping daily losses in single digits, despite market liquidations exceeding $19 billion in the past 24 hours. This highlights active “flight-to-safety” rotation toward BTC and BNB during the ongoing market dip.

Why Is BNB Price Holding Above $1,000?
BNB’s successful defence of the $1,000 during the crypto crash on October 11 can be attributed to improved sentiment after setting new all-time highs in three consecutive weeks, and incidental demand from the market turbulence.

As the native token of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange and second-largest DeFi ecosystem, BNB benefits from multiple demand catalysts, from trading fee discounts to increasing network revenue during heightened volatility.

Exchange Token Sector dips 5.4% as Global Crypto Market Cap plunges 9% on October 11, 2025 | Source: Coingecko

This dual function makes BNB an attractive hedge during market stress. Coingecko’s aggregate data on the crypto exchange tokens sector further reflects this narrative on Saturday. As seen above, the exchange token sector declined by only 5.4% to $221.4 billion in aggregate market capitalization on Saturday, outperforming the broader crypto market’s 9% contraction to $3.8 trillion.

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Ibrahim Ajibade is a seasoned research analyst with a background in supporting various Web3 startups and financial organizations. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and is currently studying for a Master’s in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the University of Malta.

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