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Key Takeaways
DAL is set to report Q3 2025 earnings of $1.60 per share on Oct 09, up 6.7% year over year.
Total revenues are expected to $15.9B, driven by steady demand and strong cost management.
Inflation, tariffs, and global uncertainty may pressure international and business travel demand.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL - Free Report) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 9, before the market opens.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.60 per share, indicating a 6.7% year-over-year increase. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $15.9 billion, indicating a 1.6% increase from the third-quarter 2024 actuals.

DAL has an impressive earnings surprise history, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missing once. The average beat is 4.8%.

Factors Likely to Have Influenced DAL’s Q3 PerformanceWe expect DAL's performance in the to-be-reported quarter to be boosted by an uptick in total revenues, driven by high passenger revenues as domestic air-travel demand stabilizes. Our estimate for passenger revenues in the to-be-reported quarter indicates a 3.4% increase from third-quarter 2024 actuals. Meanwhile, our model estimates for other revenues are pegged at $2.38 million,indicating 0.2% growth from the prior-year figures.

Moreover, the company expects a strong cost performance in the September-end quarter of 2025, projecting its best non-fuel unit cost results of the year, with expenses anticipated to remain flat or decline compared to 2024.

On the contrary, we expect geopolitical uncertainty, tariff-related pressures and persistent inflation to weigh on DAL’s operations and weaken travel demand, especially in the international and business segments. These headwinds may have resulted in volatility in passenger traffic and, in turn, limited the airline’s ability to maintain strong yields and consistent revenue growth.

What Our Model Says About DALOur proven model predicts an earnings beat for Delta Air Lines 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. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Delta Air Lines has an Earnings ESP of +1.42% and a Zacks Rank #2.

Highlights of DAL’s Q2 EarningsDelta Air Lines reported second-quarter 2025 earnings (excluding $1.17 per share from non-recurring items) of $2.10 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.04. Earnings decreased 11% on a year-over-year basis due to high labor costs.

Revenues in the June-end quarter were $16.65 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16.2 billion and decreasing marginally on a year-over-year basis. Adjusted operating revenues (excluding third-party refinery sales) increased 1% year over year to $15.5 billion. 

Other Stocks to ConsiderHere are a few more stocks from the broader Zacks Transportation sector that investors may consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle. See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-moving news.

Union Pacific (UNP - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.12% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. UNP is scheduled to report third-quarter 2025 earnings on October 23. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2025 earnings has been revised 0.34% upward over the past 60 days. UNP's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the preceding four quarters and missed in the remaining two, the average beat being 2.02%. 

Landstar Systems (LSTR - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.49% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. LSTR is scheduled to report third-quarter 2025 earnings on Oct. 28.  

The company's bottom line in the to-be-reported quarter is expected to benefit from robust cross-border transportation demand, as more companies shift production to Mexico to reduce costs and enhance supply-chain security. Additionally, the continued development of the company’s heavy haul services is likely to further support profitability and margin expansion.

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

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

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

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

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

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Legendary investor Peter Lynch built a reputation for routinely beating the market while overseeing Fidelity Magellan Fund in the 1980s. Decades later, he has some advice for the next generation of investors.

The artificial intelligence boom has dominated the market for the past three years, but Lynch, who averaged a 29.2% annual return in his 13 years at the helm of Magellan until 1990, has been happy to watch from the sidelines.

"I have zero AI stocks," Lynch said on "The Compound and Friends" podcast with investor Josh Brown . "I literally couldn't pronounce Nvidia until about eight months ago."

Lynch, who famously claimed that at one time 1 out of every 100 Americans had a stake in Fidelity Magellan, on the podcast addressed his career, the lessons he's learned along the way and, yes, today's craze for everything tied to artificial intelligence. Here are five of the biggest takeaways:

Sitting out AIMegacap tech stocks have skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022, leading many on Wall Street to question if the AI trade is reminiscent of the dot-com bubble in the late 1990s. Asked if investors have chased the AI trade too far, Lynch said he had "no idea."

Lynch said he doesn't understand technology enough to have an informed opinion on the market's optimism toward AI.

"I'm the lowest tech guy ever," he said. "I can't do anything with computers. I just have yellow pads."

Lynch declined to discuss his current portfolio or the stocks he likes at the moment, citing rules from Fidelity.

Why you don't 'play the market'Lynch has long advocated that investors have a deep understanding of the companies they invest in. It's a core tenet of his book "One Up on Wall Street."

"I have this expression: 'Know what you own,''' Lynch said. "If you don't understand what you own, you're toast."

Lynch said people will spend hours researching flights to ensure they get the best price. But when it comes to investing, he said "they'll put $10,000 in some crazy stock they heard on the bus."

He described the phrase "play the market" as "awful" and "dangerous." Instead, Lynch said people should buy good companies and have an awareness of what they do.

Lynch said that the average variation in a typical New York Stock Exchange security in any given year is 100%, so investors need to know what to do when big moves happen.

Entering after the first inningWhile the conventional wisdom is to buy stocks before they take off, Lynch cautioned against scorning all investment ideas just because a security has already rallied.

"Sometimes, you don't have to be in the first inning," Lynch said.

As an example, Lynch pointed to McDonald's, which he was told long ago had already seen rapid domestic growth. The hamburger chain went on to see strong growth when it expanded internationally.

"People said 'McDonald's is done,'" Lynch said. "They just simply didn't think it through."

Investment advantages todayToday's investors have "cushions" that didn't exist before the Great Depression and the New Deal, according to Lynch.

Lynch named unemployment insurance, Social Security benefits and the creation of the Securities and Exchange Commission helping everyday people over time. He also highlighted the active role of the Federal Reserve in recent decades.

Investors today benefit from "so many things that are better," Lynch said, noting more market and economic "buffers" than existed in the past.

Lynch said investors have frequently braced for an economic collapse on the order of the 1930s. But none of the market tests since then, even the Global Financial Crisis in 2008-2009, have had the same downward intensity.

"We had many opportunities to have a 'big one,'" Lynch said. "We've had some probably bad presidents, some bad congresses, we've had bad economists, and we've made it through."

Future of workLynch reassured workers who wonder if they will lose their jobs to AI.

In the early 1980s,about one million people worked for AT&T alone at a time when the entire labor force stood at about 100 million. Even as the telecom sector has grown, Lynch said the leading companies today employ about 400,000 workers.

Today, the U.S. workforce itself has swelled past 160 million jobs. Americans can probably count on expansion in some sectors to help offset elimination tied to technological advances or automation in others.

Lynch's comments come as executives at companies ranging from Walmart to Accenture have warned that artificial intelligence will drastically reshape their workforces.

"It's a great country. We're creative," Lynch said. "America creates, China duplicates, and Europe legislates."

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, /PRNewswire/ -- National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against V.F. Corporation (NYSE: VFC) ("VFC" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired shares during the period from October 30, 2023 through May 20, 2025 (the "Class Period").

Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired VFC securities during the Class Period may, no later than November 12, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE .

VFC, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a multinational apparel and footwear company. According to the lawsuit, VFC issued positive statements about progress on its brand recovery efforts, particularly as to its Vans brand, while allegedly concealing that further significant reset measures were already in progress.

On May 21, 2025, VFC disclosed a 20 percent revenue decline in Vans for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, following an 8 percent decline in the prior quarter. The Company partially attributed the shortfall to restructuring and revenue-reduction strategies that had not been publicly communicated. Even without those actions, Vans would still have experienced a high single-digit revenue decline.

After the disclosure, VFC shares dropped more than 15 percent, falling from a closing price of $14.43 per share on May 20, 2025, to a close of $12.15 per share on May 21.

If you are a VFC investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE  or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267)764-4865.

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Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Delaware, Washington, D.C., San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, Malvern, PA, and Toronto has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new securities class action lawsuit has been filed against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) and its executives, alleging the company misled investors during its October 2024 Initial Public Offering (IPO). The lawsuit, styled Gollapalli v. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc., et al., seeks to represent investors who purchased KLC common stock in or traceable to the company's IPO. The lawsuit claims that KinderCare's IPO documents painted a false a.

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Posted: October 6, 2025

Key Takeaways
Why is Arthur Hayes in focus?
Arthur Hayes accumulated $3.6 million in Ondo Finance, pushing his total holdings near $41 million and reigniting whale-driven interest.

What could influence ONDO’s next move?
The token must sustain above $0.98 and close beyond $1.12 to confirm bullish momentum as DeFi activity and TVL continue climbing.

Ondo Finance [ONDO] has drawn market attention again and this time for large on-chain movements linked to major wallets, including one tied to Arthur Hayes.

While the token still traded below $1 after a 3.8% daily drop, traders were watching for signs of recovery as technicals, whale activity and DeFi metrics began to shift.

AMBCrypto examines how these flows, chart structures, and rising TVL could shape ONDO’s path heading into the final quarter of 2025.

Massive ONDO transfers put Arthur Hayes in spotlight
On-chain data showed massive movement of ONDO tokens into crypto exchanges, with Arthur Hayes at the center of accumulation again.

The Gnosis Safe Proxy wallet moved 11.67 million ONDO into Gate.io, Binance, and Bybit.

As per Onchain Lens data on X (formerly Twitter), 3.89 million ONDO of these tokens, worth $3.63 million, were deposited into Arthur Hayes’s wallet on Bybit.

This took his total over the past month to about $41.25 million in ONDO.

Source: Onchain Lens

Despite these Exchange Inflows, whale accumulation hinted that not all transferred tokens were being sold. That mix kept traders cautious as the quarter opened.

Technical structure shows recovery signs
The price chart, as analyzed by Ali Martinez, showed ONDO managed to hold above the $0.86 price level. The altcoin surged to almost $1 and was rejected immediately.

Consequently, the $0.92 level held, and ONDO started to show strength again. However, the altcoin needs to flip above the $0.98 level to hit the next target at $1.12.

Source: Ali Martinex/X

Flipping the $1.12 level could pave the way for ONDO to climb towards its ATH of $2. Alternatively, failure would mean the altcoin stays confined in the marked range on the chart.

TVL climbs to record, volume plateaus
In the meantime, the Total Value Locked (TVL) for ONDO rose to a new peak of $1.72 billion at press time. The new milestone showed that the altcoin was positioned better in the DeFi sector.

However, trading volume hovered near $169.44 million, well below its yearly peak of $600 million. The muted volume suggested limited speculative momentum despite stronger fundamentals.

Source: DefiLlama

CoinGlass data indicated Open Interest rose from $450 million to $500 million since early October, signaling steady derivatives participation but not yet confirming strong conviction among traders.

Altogether, ONDO’s setup remained cautiously bullish. Sustaining above $1.12 could validate trend continuation toward its all-time high.

DEX trading expanded to a new peak in Q3, with a total of $1.3T traded. In the past quarter, DEX trading also increased its share against centralized exchanges by two percentage points, to 18%.

Ethereum has regained strength over the past week, rebounding and reclaiming the $4,500 zone. Momentum remains constructive, but signs of short-term exhaustion are emerging as the market approaches key resistance.

ETH Price Analysis: Technicals
By Shayan

The Daily Chart
On the daily timeframe, ETH continues to trade within a well-defined ascending channel that has guided price action since early spring. The current push toward $4,550 keeps it above both the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, confirming a sustained bullish structure. However, the price is approaching a strong supply area between $4,600 and $4,800, where previous rallies have faced rejection.

The RSI has also climbed to 59, reflecting renewed bullish momentum but not yet into overbought territory. If ETH manages to break and close above $4,800, the next leg toward $5,000–$5,200 could unfold. On the other hand, failure to break higher could trigger a retracement toward $4,000 support and the lower boundary of the ascending channel.

Source: TradingView
The 4-Hour Chart
On the 4-hour timeframe, ETH shows a potential bearish divergence between price and RSI, hinting at weakening short-term momentum as price tests $4,550. This region can act as immediate resistance before the $4,800 level, while the $4,200 support zone below remains a key support where buyers previously defended aggressively.

A short-term pullback to this zone would not break the overall bullish trend and might even offer better long-term opportunities. Sustaining above $4,200 is crucial for maintaining the current higher-high structure.

Source: TradingView
Sentiment Analysis
The Coinbase Premium Index has flipped positive to around +0.063, signaling renewed buying pressure from the U.S.-based investors on Coinbase. This shows growing spot demand and potential institutional accumulation, despite ETH being at all-time highs.

Sustained positive premiums often align with strong market inflows and confidence in ETH’s mid-term outlook. If this buying trend continues, it could provide solid support for Ethereum’s price even if short-term corrections occur.

Source: CryptoQuant

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CryptoQuant’s NBeats model sees range-bound action; $108K support and $123K resistance are key breakout levels.

On October 5, 2025, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of almost $126,000, which gave the market a boost of hope.

Despite this, the most recent AI-powered prediction says that a sustained breakout is unlikely this month. Instead, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is likely to stay stuck in a defined trading corridor.

AI Model Points to Prolonged Range-Bound Trading
The projection, released by CryptoQuant analyst CryptoOnchain, used an NBeats Ensemble deep learning model trained on 379 on-chain features to project Bitcoin’s October price path.

It shows that BTC will extend its consolidation between $108,000 and $123,000, but importantly, expects price activity to cluster in the upper half of that range. The analyst argued that this reflects steady buying interest even as the market pauses after a series of record-setting moves.

“The most probable scenario for October 2025 is the continuation of Bitcoin’s neutral, range-bound movement,” CryptoOnchain concluded. “Traders should closely monitor the support level at 108,000 and the resistance at 123,000, as a decisive break of either level could define the next mid-term directional move.”

The prediction follows Bitcoin’s weekend run to a new all-time high of $125,559 per CoinMarketCap, briefly pushing its market capitalization to $2.5 trillion, just behind silver’s $2.7 trillion value. The advance erased weeks of sideways trading that defined September, when the OG crypto repeatedly tested support near $109,000 before recovering in early October.

Nonetheless, some traders remain split. Market commentator Daan Crypto Trades noted in an X post on Monday that BTC’s latest push resembled a “classic weekend squeeze and retrace,” pointing to a CME futures gap at $110,000.

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Meanwhile, a more aggressive camp, including pseudonymous trader Mr. Wall Street, has projected a potential rally to the $160,000 to $170,000 range within the next two months.

Underlying Strength and Historical Parallels
Bitcoin’s current position is based on strong on-chain fundamentals. A recent CryptoQuant report showed that spot demand levels have been rising, with a monthly rate of over 62,000 BTC since July. This much accumulation happened before rallies in 2020, 2021, and 2024.

Also, large investors are adding an average of 331,000 BTC to their holdings every year, and institutional flows through the U.S. ETFs continue to add depth to the market. According to observers, the key level to keep an eye on is the on-chain realized price at $116,000; moving decisively above it could flip the market’s Bull-Bear indicator into an extended bullish phase.

From a price perspective, Bitcoin is down 1.1% in the last 24 hours, trading in a $122,538 to $125,165 range. Over the past week, the asset has gained 10.6%, climbing from lows near $111,600, while its 30-day advance stands at 11.6%. Across the last year, its value has nearly doubled, with CoinGecko data showing it’s up 99.9%.

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Posted: October 6, 2025

Key Takeaways
Which ETF products will enable staking?
Grayscale’s ETHE, ETH, and GSOL.

Why is this update so game-changing?
Move will broaden investor access to on-chain rewards, while introducing yield-bearing crypto exposure to investors. 

On 6 October, Grayscale Investments, one of the world’s largest digital asset investment platforms, introduced staking for its Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) products — A move that marks a first for the U.S Crypto ETF market.

The company announced that Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE), Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), and Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) have become the first U.S.-listed spot crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) to enable staking.

The update allows investors to gain exposure not only to the spot prices of Ether and Solana, but also to the networks’ staking rewards — Traditionally earned by users who lock their tokens directly on-chain. According to Peter Mintzberg, Grayscale’s CEO, 

“Staking in our spot Ethereum and Solana funds is exactly the kind of first-mover innovation Grayscale was built to deliver.”

How Grayscale’s staking model works
Grayscale will stake its ETH and SOL ETF holdings through institutional custodians and a diversified network of validator providers. The process will be passive, meaning investors do not need to hold crypto or manage validators themselves.

Instead, the funds will earn staking rewards, which are then expected to remain within the fund, potentially enhancing its net asset value (NAV) over time.

The ETHE fund is Grayscale’s flagship Ethereum product, designed primarily for institutional and long-term investors. On the contrary, the ETH Mini Trust offers a lower-fee, retail-friendly version.

According to data from Sosovale, ETHE is the second-largest Ethereum ETF, valued at $4.82 billion. ETH Mini Trust ranks fourth, valued at $3.31 billion. 

Source: Sosovalue

The GSOL trust, currently traded over the counter, has also activated staking and could become one of the first Solana Spot ETPs with staking if its exchange listing is approved.

Why this matters for the market
Until now, U.S Spot crypto ETFs have provided exposure only to the underlying asset’s price. By enabling staking, Grayscale has effectively introduced yield-bearing crypto exposure into traditional finance – A feature that could pressure competitors like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Ark to follow suit.

The move will also broaden investor access to on-chain rewards, eliminating the technical risks associated with self-custody, validator management, and slashing penalties. For long-term holders, it would introduce an additional return component that mirrors the yield mechanics found in decentralized finance (DeFi).

Regulatory and investor implications
The addition of staking is notable given the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s cautious position on yield-generating crypto products. Grayscale’s structure — where staking rewards remain within the fund rather than distributed — may have been key to regulatory acceptance.

Grayscale’s latest move could redefine how investors interact with crypto, bridging the gap between DeFi and Wall Street.

Plume is now an SEC-approved transfer agent, enabling compliant recordkeeping, trade tracking, and fund administration for tokenized assets within U.S. regulatory frameworks.

Summary

Plume becomes the first SEC-approved onchain transfer agent, enabling compliant recordkeeping and trade reporting on blockchain.
The system connects with SEC and DTCC infrastructure, bridging Wall Street’s oversight with Web3 automation.
With 200,000 asset holders and $62 million tokenized via Nest Credit, Plume aims to attract 40 Act funds and expand regulated tokenization in the U.S.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted Plume Network a pivotal role in the digital asset space, approving it to operate as a transfer agent. The designation, confirmed in an Oct. 6 announcement, empowers the company to maintain shareholder ledgers, process ownership changes, and handle compliance reporting directly on-chain.

Plume has registered a transfer agent with @SECGov.

This accelerates our mission to bring the trillion-dollar U.S. securities market onchain. It's our first step in working with the SEC to build fully compliant tokenized capital markets.

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— Plume – RWAfi Chain (@plumenetwork) October 6, 2025

In doing so, Plume becomes the first native crypto entity to step into a function long dominated by Wall Street’s traditional recordkeepers. Crucially, its system is built to plug directly into the existing infrastructure of the SEC and the DTCC, creating a seamless bridge between decentralized ledgers and the core of U.S. financial regulation.

A regulated bridge between Wall Street and Web3
A transfer agent acts as the official recordkeeper for a security. In traditional finance, these entities meticulously track who owns shares, manage the transfer of ownership, and handle critical investor communications like dividend payments. Plume’s registration means it can now perform these exact functions, but with the immutable transparency and smart-contract automation inherent to blockchain technology.

Plume’s on-chain transfer agent is designed to simplify processes that currently stretch for months. By embedding trade reporting and cap table management into smart contracts, the system can cut tokenization timelines to weeks. It also enables use cases that have been difficult to achieve in compliant settings, including on-chain IPOs, small-cap fundraising, and registered fund issuance.

For asset managers, the network offers native fund administration tools, allowing them to create, manage, and settle tokenized securities while adhering to federal reporting requirements.

The network is not starting from zero. To demonstrate operational capacity, Plume has already onboarded more than 200,000 holders of real-world assets and facilitated over $62 million in tokenized assets on its Nest Credit protocol within a three-month span.

Notably, Plume’s regulatory milestone is also part of a broader strategy to attract 40 Act funds, the regulatory backbone of the U.S. asset management industry encompassing mutual funds and ETFs, which represents a $39 trillion market. The network has confirmed it is already fielding interest from such funds, a clear signal that traditional managers are actively seeking compliant on-ramps to blockchain efficiency.

Altcoin season has rotated liquidity toward PancakeSwap, MYX, and EigenLayer. CAKE has supported price with fee burns and cross-chain swaps, MYX has seen volatile flows amid an airdrop dispute, and EIGEN has drawn interest after releasing AI compute tools tied to restaking.

Bitcoin price rose to $125,559 on October 5, hitting a new all-time high and confirming a bullish trend. It is on a hot streak, with a mind-boggling 11% weekly rise that has sent the markets into a frenzy. The coin’s surge from $112,000 at the end of September shows that this asset class is maturing and attracting interest from institutions as the economy evolves.

ETF Appetite Propel Gains
Record amounts of money coming into BTC and ETH spot ETFs are driving the cryptocurrency market. Inflows into Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed $30 billion since January, with a record $5.95 billion flowing in only last week. ETFs holdings currently account for 8% of all the Bitcoin circulation.

If the current trend, ETF inflows, and favorable monetary policy continue, Bitcoin could reach between $130,000 and $140,000 by the end of the year. Some optimistic estimates even target $150,000 in the best case. Recent forecasts by JPMorgan and Citi indicated there could be a “boom” and are aiming for $165,000 by the end of the year.

BTC vs Equities
Bitcoin’s advances have made it more popular than stocks, and with the US debt piling up and the Federal shutdown lasting longer, the crypto market bellwether’s appeal has only grown. Bitcoin price has risen by 33% year-to-date. To put it in perspective, the S&P 500 has barely gained 14% so far this year, despite its historic surge.

A daily chart showing how Bitcoin price has beaten S&P 500 index in 2025

For stock investors, Strategy, (formerly known as MicroStrategy), is like BTC’s beta on steroids. MSTR’s $356 share price includes a 2x premium above its Bitcoin Net Asset Value, which is based on the fact that it holds 629,000 BTC worth $71 billion at $125K/BTC. This has affirmed that CEO Michael Saylor’s debt-fueled hoarding strategy is working.

The rise of BTC prices in Q4 could send the price of Strategy stock through the roof. If Bitcoin price goes up 30% to $165K, it means they could own $92 billion worth of it. That could translate to the shares going up 50% to 100% through leverage. Many analysts and market observers see Strategy as a way to bet on Bitcoin with leverage: holding MSTR is like having Bitcoin with built-in risk and leverage.

Beware of the risks
But there are still risks. A big drop could occur if central banks become more hawkish, regulators crack down, or there are macro shocks like a recession or financial crisis. Some experts warn that Bitcoin might not reach its cycle peak in Q4. It is likely that correction zones will be between 10% and 15% before the upward trends start again.

Why Is Bitcoin’s Price Skyrocketing in October 2025?

Bitcoin hit new all-time highs due to strong $5.95B ETF inflows, corporate buying, and Fed rate cuts, fueling about 11% weekly surge.

What is the Bitcoin price outlook for Q4 2025?

Analysts forecast that Bitcoin could trade between $120,000 and $140,000 in Q4 2025, with potential highs near $150,000 if institutional demand and macroeconomic conditions stay favorable.

How does Bitcoin’s rise affect MicroStrategy stock price?

MicroStrategy’s stock moves closely with Bitcoin. A strong Bitcoin rally could sharply lift the company’s shares. However, dilution and volatility risks may limit long-term gains.

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Bitcoin, the flagship coin, reached yet another record high of $125,899 earlier this Monday.

This comes after the top coin topped the $125,000 level for the first time on Saturday.

The cryptocurrency currently has more than a 60% chance of hitting the $130,000 level as early as this month.

Eerily quiet rally Some have noted that sentiment appears to be rather subdued despite Bitcoin reaching new record peaks. 

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So far, retail interest remains persistently low based on the recent Google Trends data. This is viewed as a positive sign by some analysts since a euphoria-driven market peak does not appear to be in sight. 

Bitcoin is still down against gold So far, Bitcoin is up by 34% on a year-to-date basis. While this performance might seem impressive, the leading cryptocurrency is still down by a whopping 10% against gold despite the fact that the latter has a much higher market cap. 

Dogecoin is trading within a symmetrical triangle pattern, which may see the coin rise to a higher price if it breaks out. TradingView analyst Bithereum_io identified the pattern in the market on October 5, which offers traders straightforward points of entry and price levels.

Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency has lost 3%, indicating a market weakness. The recent pullback does not mean that the correction eliminates buying opportunities for investors who intend to open positions, as indicated by the technical indicators.

Strategic Entry Points for TradersThe analysis highlights two key areas where accumulation can occur. The initial order level is now at market levels of about 0.256. There is a secondary buying opportunity between 0.209 and 0.220, and this coincides with a critical support area.

The 200-day simple moving average is currently at $0.204, which supports the strength of this demand zone. Dogecoin has remained above the $0.20 mark it broke in August, and it has a solid support base.

Dogecoin Analysis. Source: Bithereum.io

If prices continue to fall, the technical analysts believe there will be a rebound in this lower area. The presence of several support indicators increases the likelihood of a reversal at these levels.

Bithereum_io has set four different price targets based on the technical indicators of the triangle pattern. The closest target is at 0.298, which is a 16 percent increase based on the prevailing prices.

The second objective is 0.337, representing a 32% increase. The possible additional upward movement reaches levels of $0.394 and $0.466, which represent 54% and 82% gains, respectively.

The highest target of $0.466 approaches the December 2024 peak of $0.4846. A successful breakout could therefore trigger a retest of multi-month resistance levels.

Whale Accumulation Supports Bullish CaseThe latest on-chain analysis indicates that there have been numerous purchases by large holders. Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez reported that whales purchased 30 million DOGE tokens within 24 hours.

The accumulation occurred specifically among addresses holding between 1 million and 10 million tokens. These wallets are currently managing 10.77 billion DOGE together, as Santiment data show.

Whales Accumulate 30M DOGE. Source: X

This compounding trend suggests that advanced investors are optimistic about a future price surge. The activity of large holders typically precedes major price changes because these participants often have longer time horizons and more in-depth market analysis.

The combination of technical setup and whale accumulation creates a potentially favorable environment for price recovery. Traders will observe how Dogecoin helps sustain its support above crucial levels when the rest of the cryptocurrency market stabilizes.

The symmetrical triangle is normally a tie that is solved by a dramatic step in either direction. Before traders commit themselves to positions they anticipate, they hold back until the direction of the breakout is established.

TL;DR

Ondo Finance completed the acquisition of Oasis Pro, gaining licenses to offer tokenized securities markets in the U.S.
Oasis Pro provides infrastructure to tokenize real-world assets, manage multi-asset primary and secondary markets, and operate both public and private securities.
Ondo positions itself as the undisputed leader in asset tokenization, ahead of competitors like Robinhood, Kraken, and Coinbase.

Ondo Finance completed the acquisition of Oasis Pro, a SEC-regulated broker-dealer, consolidating a comprehensive set of licenses and capabilities to offer tokenized securities markets in the United States. The deal, first announced in July 2025, has now been finalized.

New Licenses and New Markets
Founded in 2019, Oasis Pro operates as a broker-dealer and is registered with the SEC, Alternative Trading System (ATS), and Transfer Agent (TA). It was one of the first U.S. firms authorized to list and settle digital securities using both fiat currency and stablecoins such as USDC and DAI. In addition, Oasis Pro has been a FINRA member since 2020 and actively participates in the Crypto Working Group, which helps build a regulatory framework for tokenized assets.

Through Oasis Pro, Ondo gains a full-stack infrastructure to tokenize real-world assets, manage multi-asset primary and secondary markets, and operate both public and private securities.

The licenses also allow the company to conduct secondary market activities across a wide range of assets, including traditional NMS securities, tokenized or traditional OTC equities, corporate debt, closed-end funds, REITs, structured products, MBS, ABS, and private placements. The company can also support private placements, underwriting, and M&A advisory services.

Ondo Offers a Complete Ecosystem for Asset Tokenization
The acquisition strengthens Ondo’s ability to develop regulated tokenized securities markets, bridging blockchain infrastructure with traditional financial markets. The protocol currently manages over $1.6 billion in assets and offers products such as tokenized Treasurys (OUSG) and yield-bearing USDY tokens. Integrating Oasis Pro will expand access to these markets.

Analysts project that the tokenized assets market could exceed $18 trillion by 2033, positioning Ondo as the undisputed leader in real-world asset tokenization. The acquisition also gives Ondo a strategic advantage over competitors such as Robinhood, Kraken, Gemini, and Coinbase.

According to Nathan Allman, CEO of Ondo Finance, integrating Oasis Pro provides “the most comprehensive set of licenses and infrastructure to develop regulated tokenized securities markets in the U.S., offering transparency, access, and compliance within an onchain ecosystem.”

BNB price continues its explosive rally beyond the $1,000 mark, entering a new phase of price discovery after breaching a multi-year range. The bullish momentum shows no signs of exhaustion, with Fibonacci extension targets now pointing toward $1,570.

Summary

BNB breaks above $700 and $1,000, confirming a powerful multi-year breakout.
Sustained volume and higher-timeframe structure support ongoing bullish momentum.
Next Fibonacci extension target lies around $1,570, marking the next milestone in price discovery.

Binance (BNB) price action has entered uncharted territory after decisively breaking above the $700 resistance, a key level that had capped price since its previous cycle high. The move marks the start of a strong price discovery phase, supported by expanding volume, bullish market sentiment, and sustained momentum across multiple timeframes.

The current rally is unfolding with technical precision, aligning with Fibonacci extension targets and psychological milestones that continue to reinforce bullish confidence in the market. BNB continues its upward climb amid booming network growth, adding further confirmation to the broader bullish sentiment reflected across major assets.

BNB price key technical points

Major Breakout Confirmed: BNB has breached a multi-year resistance at $700, entering a clear price discovery phase.
Fibonacci Alignment: The 0.618 Fibonacci extension at $1,000 has been successfully reclaimed with strong daily candle closes.
Next Extension Target: The next high-timeframe Fibonacci extension sits near $1,570, which now acts as the immediate technical target for bulls.

BNBUSDT (1M) Chart, Source: TradingView
The current structure of BNB’s price action is distinctly bullish. The psychological $1,000 level, which coincides with the 0.618 Fibonacci extension, acted as both a technical and emotional milestone for market participants. Once price closed decisively above it with a bullish engulfing candle, the trend confirmed clear acceptance above the four-digit threshold, a psychological turning point for both traders and investors.

From a volume perspective, trading activity has steadily increased throughout this rally. The expanding participation reinforces the legitimacy of the move and reduces the likelihood of a short-term exhaustion event. The higher-timeframe structure supports this interpretation, with consecutive higher highs and higher lows forming a healthy bullish market structure.

Moreover, the recent breakout invalidated the long-standing consolidation zone that had previously limited BNB’s upside potential. With this range now broken, price discovery becomes the defining characteristic of the current phase.

The next major Fibonacci extension lies at approximately $1,570, aligning with historical extension ratios from previous cycles. This target could serve as both a magnet for price and a potential reaction zone where consolidation may occur before further continuation.

What to expect in the coming price action:
BNB remains firmly bullish on both the short- and long-term charts. As long as price holds above the $1,000 Fibonacci extension support, the probability favors continued movement toward $1,570 and potentially beyond.

Overall, the technical landscape suggests that BNB’s uptrend is far from over, and the market may be preparing for a sustained leg higher into uncharted territory.

October 06, 2025 12:39 PM EDT | Source: Adia Nutrition Inc.
Winter Park, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - October 6, 2025) - Adia Nutrition Inc. (OTCQB: ADIA), an emerging leader in regenerative medicine and innovative healthcare solutions, today announced the sale of its Biolete coffee subsidiary to Cement Factory LLC, a dynamic consumer products firm led by key owners Jeff Sciullo and AJ Sims. Adia will retain an 18% ownership stake in Cement Factory LLC, ensuring continued alignment with Biolete's growth while enabling Adia to concentrate resources on its core mission of expanding stem cell sales, treatments, and clinic-based therapies in the $5.3 trillion U.S. healthcare market.

The transaction transfers full operational control of Biolete-a pioneer in organic protein and mushroom-infused coffee products acquired by Adia in July 2024-to Cement Factory LLC. Originally integrated to diversify Adia's wellness portfolio, Biolete has grown significantly, expanding to platforms like Amazon and cultivating a loyal customer base for its collagen-boosted, functional beverages. Sciullo and Sims, seasoned entrepreneurs with expertise in scaling consumer brands, are well-positioned to drive Biolete's next chapter of innovation and market expansion, while Adia's 18% stake ensures ongoing participation in its success.

"This divestiture sharpens our focus on delivering transformative medical treatments and regenerative therapies, areas where we see unparalleled growth potential," said Larry Powalisz, CEO of Adia Nutrition Inc. "By retaining an 18% ownership in Cement Factory, we maintain a strategic interest in Biolete's future while redirecting capital and expertise to scale Adia Med clinics, triple our specialized sales force, and advance pioneering treatments for chronic conditions.

"Adia's strategic pivot builds on a series of milestones in its medical division. In 2025, Adia tripled its sales force with dedicated regional teams to drive U.S. and global adoption of AdiaLabs' premier regenerative products, including AdiaVita and AdiaLink. Earlier this year, the company opened its first satellite clinic, expanding access to regenerative treatments and reinforcing its commitment to community-based care. Additionally, Adia strengthened its corporate governance by securing a court-ordered cancellation of over 25 million improperly issued shares, enhancing shareholder value and operational transparency.

"We're thrilled to acquire Biolete and build on its reputation for innovative, health-focused beverages," said Jeff Sciullo, Co-Owner of Cement Factory LLC. "With Adia as a strategic partner holding an 18% stake, we're excited to collaborate on Biolete's growth while they lead the charge in medical innovation."

AJ Sims, Co-Owner of Cement Factory LLC, added, "Biolete's unique formulations are a perfect fit for our expertise in premium supplement products. We look forward to accelerating its e-commerce presence and investing in R&D to reach a broader audience."

Proceeds from the sale will fuel Adia's medical expansion, including the development of additional Adia Med clinics and enhanced R&D for next-generation therapies. The company's 18% ownership in Cement Factory LLC positions Adia to benefit from Biolete's continued growth without diverting focus from its healthcare priorities. Investors and stakeholders will receive further updates via upcoming SEC filings and corporate announcements.

For questions, inquiries, or additional information, please contact Larry Powalisz at [email protected] or by phone at 321-788-0850.

Clinic owners and healthcare practitioners interested in licensing the Adia Med name or integrating Adia's regenerative therapies into their practice are encouraged to reach out directly. Strategic partnerships are welcomed as part of Adia's continued mission to expand access to advanced stem cell solutions.

About ADIA Nutrition Inc.:
Adia Nutrition Inc. is a publicly traded company (OTCQB: ADIA) dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare and supplementation. With a focus on innovation and quality, the company has established two key divisions: a supplement division providing premium, organic supplements, and a medical division establishing Clinics that specialize in leading-edge stem cell therapies, most significantly Umbilical Cord Stem Cells (UCB-SC) and Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (aHSCT) treatments. Through these divisions, Adia Nutrition Inc. is committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives by addressing both nutritional needs and groundbreaking medical treatments.

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

If you purchased or acquired IPOs in KinderCare 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 stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (“KinderCare” or the “Company”) (NYSE:KLC)) in the United States District Court District Of Oregon Portland Division on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired KinderCare IPOs.Investors have until October 14, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:

The KinderCare class action lawsuit alleges that the registration statement for the IPO was false and/or misleading and/or failed to disclose that: (i) numerous incidents of child abuse, neglect, and harm had occurred at KinderCare facilities; (ii) KinderCare did not provide the “highest quality care possible” at its facilities, and, indeed, in numerous instances had failed to provide even basic care, meet minimum standards in the child care industry, or comply with the laws and regulations governing the care of children; and (iii) as a result, KinderCare was exposed to a material, undisclosed risk of lawsuits, adverse regulatory action, negative publicity, reputational damage, and business loss.Since the IPO, the price of KinderCare stock fell to lows near $9 per share.
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Investors interested in Industrial Services stocks are likely familiar with ScanSource (SCSC) and SiteOne Landscape (SITE). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Investors interested in Computers - IT Services stocks are likely familiar with Leidos (LDOS - Free Report) and Dynatrace (DT - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.

Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.

Leidos has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Dynatrace has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. This means that LDOS's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.

Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.

LDOS currently has a forward P/E ratio of 17.43, while DT has a forward P/E of 30.93. We also note that LDOS has a PEG ratio of 1.86. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. DT currently has a PEG ratio of 2.41.

Another notable valuation metric for LDOS is its P/B ratio of 5.33. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, DT has a P/B of 5.54.

Based on these metrics and many more, LDOS holds a Value grade of B, while DT has a Value grade of D.

LDOS sticks out from DT in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that LDOS is the better option right now.

Investors interested in Financial - Miscellaneous Services stocks are likely familiar with Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) and Blackstone Inc. (BX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Medical - Products sector have probably already heard of Royal Philips (PHG - Free Report) and Lonza Group Ag (LZAGY - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.

Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.

Right now, Royal Philips is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Lonza Group Ag has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that PHG is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. But this is only part of the picture for value investors.

Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.

PHG currently has a forward P/E ratio of 17.92, while LZAGY has a forward P/E of 33.33. We also note that PHG has a PEG ratio of 0.74. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. LZAGY currently has a PEG ratio of 2.06.

Another notable valuation metric for PHG is its P/B ratio of 2.28. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, LZAGY has a P/B of 4.71.

These metrics, and several others, help PHG earn a Value grade of A, while LZAGY has been given a Value grade of D.

PHG has seen stronger estimate revision activity and sports more attractive valuation metrics than LZAGY, so it seems like value investors will conclude that PHG is the superior option right now.

Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Erste Group Bank AG (EBKDY - Free Report) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.

There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits.

Right now, Erste Group Bank AG is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Toronto-Dominion Bank has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that EBKDY has an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.

Value investors analyze a variety of traditional, tried-and-true metrics to help find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.

EBKDY currently has a forward P/E ratio of 11.59, while TD has a forward P/E of 13.84. We also note that EBKDY has a PEG ratio of 0.91. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. TD currently has a PEG ratio of 1.66.

Another notable valuation metric for EBKDY is its P/B ratio of 1.14. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, TD has a P/B of 1.66.

These are just a few of the metrics contributing to EBKDY's Value grade of B and TD's Value grade of F.

EBKDY sticks out from TD in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that EBKDY is the better option right now.