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October 02, 2025 8:28 PM EDT | Source: Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc.
Coquitlam, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2025) - Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc. (TSXV: NTH) (OTCQB: CCWOF) (FSE: 4T9B) (the "Company" or "Nord") further to the Company's news release dated September 15, 2025, the Company has amended its previously filed Listed Issuer Financing Exemption ("LIFE") Offering Document.

The Company will now be raising 13,056,041 units at a price of $0.12 per share for gross proceeds of $1,566,724 through the LIFE Offering Document. In addition, the Company intends to complete a financing by way of a non-brokered private placement of up to 20,277,292 units at a price of $0.12 per share for gross proceeds of $2,433,275 whereby Research Capital Corporation (the "Finder") are the exclusive finders assisting with the Offering.

Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company ("Common Share") and one common share purchase warrant of the Company ("Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase an additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.155 for a period of five years following the closing of the Offering.

Nord's primary business objective over the next 12 months is to increase the silver resource at the Castle East property and identify potential economics of tailings processing and metal recovery from tailings.

Nord intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to test tailings recovery through the Ontario Ministry's unique Recovery Permit and continue pilot scale testing of the Re-2Ox process with SGS Lakefield. Diamond drilling will continue on the Castle East Property to test new targets and, using new intersections, update the Company's Resource Estimate.

Over the next 12 months, Nord expects to:

Advance Castle East targeting and resource work. Begin the fall drill program guided by the recent 3D model, reinterpretation and incorporate results into the next resource update. (Press Release, August 26, 2025).Submit Recovery Permit materials and prepare potential tolling templates. Finalize the single-application approach that may include potential toll processing of adjacent properties, and standardize commercial tolling templates for district tailings owners.Progress Re-2Ox from bench to pilot with SGS Lakefield. Complete arsenic-balance work, unit-op selection, and pilot-ready testwork; maintain refinery optionality under the non-binding MOU. (Press Releases, 2018; February 6, 2025; June 2025).fund administrative expenses including legal, audit, overhead and consulting fees for the ensuing 12 months.The Units will be offered for sale pursuant to the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions ("NI 45-106"). as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 - Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption and Section 2.3 of the Offering is being made in all provinces of Canada (except Quebec) and other qualifying jurisdictions, including the United States. The Units offered under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption will be immediately "free-trading" under applicable Canadian securities laws. Units sold to subscribers resident in the United States will be subject to additional restrictions on trade.

The amended offering document (the "Amended Offering Document") related to this Offering that can be accessed under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca and at the Company's website at www.nordpreciousmetals.com. Prospective investors should read this Amended Offering Document before making an investment decision.

The Offering is anticipated to close on or around October 9, 2025 ("Closing"), or such later date as the Company may determine. The Closing is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory and other approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Finders will receive a cash commission of 8% of the aggregate gross proceeds of the Offering from subscribers introduced to the Company by the Finders and such number of finder's warrants (the "Finder's Warrants") as is equal to 8% of the number of Units sold under the Offering to subscribers introduced to the Company by the Finders. Each Finder's Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price equal to the Offering Price for a period of 5 years from the date of the Closing.

In connection with the Offering, the Company has entered into an Advisory Agreement with Research Capital Corporation (the "Advisor"), pursuant to which the Advisor provided financial advisory, consulting, and support services in connection with the Offering (the "Advisory Services"). In consideration for the Advisory Services, the Company will pay the Advisor a work fee equal to $25,000 (the "Fee") and issue 175,000 advisor shares (the "Advisor Shares") at a deemed price of $0.12 per share. The Advisor Shares will be subject to a four month and one day hold period in accordance with Canadian securities laws.

The Finder Warrants and the Advisor Shares are subject to a four month and a day hold period pursuant to applicable Canadian Securities Laws.

About Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc.

Nord Precious Metals Mining Inc. operates the only permitted high-grade milling facility in the historic Cobalt Camp of Ontario, where the Company has established a unique position integrating high-grade silver discovery with strategic metals recovery operations. The Company's flagship Castle property encompasses 63 sq. km of exploration ground and the past-producing Castle Mine, complemented by the Castle East discovery where drilling has delineated 7.56 million ounces of silver in Inferred resources grading an average of 8,582 g/t Ag (250.2 oz/ton).

Nord's integrated processing strategy leverages the synergistic value of multiple metals. High-grade silver recovery supports the economics of extracting critical minerals including cobalt, nickel, and other battery metals, while the company's proprietary Re-2Ox hydrometallurgical process enables production of technical-grade cobalt sulphate and nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) formulations. This multi-metal approach, combined with established infrastructure including TTL Laboratories and underground mine access, positions Nord to capitalize on both precious metals markets and the growing demand for battery materials.

The Company maintains a strategic portfolio of battery metals properties in Northern Quebec including its 35% ownership in Coniagas Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV: COS) as well as the St. Denis-Sangster lithium project comprising 260 square kilometers of prospective ground near Cochrane, Ontario.

More information is available at www.nordpreciousmetals.com.

"Frank J. Basa"
Frank J. Basa, P. Eng.
Chief Executive Officer

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

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to, comments that involve future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Except for statements of historical facts, comments that address resource potential, upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt and security of mineral property titles, availability of funds, and others are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may vary materially from those statements. General business conditions are factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information in this news release or other communications unless required by law.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/268981

CoreWeave just signed a $14 billion deal with Meta.

Few stocks are as directly exposed to artificial intelligence as CoreWeave (CRWV 0.72%). The AI cloud infrastructure company reinvented itself, transitioning from a crypto mining company by repurposing its GPUs to provide AI computing power to customers like Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI.

With the AI boom in full swing, that business model has led to jaw-dropping growth. In its second quarter, its revenue jumped 206% to $1.21 billion, showing how fast demand for its services is ramping up.

Now, CoreWeave just got another shot in the arm as the stock jumped 12% on Tuesday after announcing another blockbuster deal, this time with Meta Platforms (META 1.30%).

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What's happening with CoreWeave and Meta?
Meta is committing to spend up to $14.2 billion through 2032 on cloud computing capacity from CoreWeave, with an option to expand its commitment.

The deal comes at a time when Meta has been ramping up its spending on AI, seeing it as a must-win for its future. In June, Meta acquired a 49% stake in Scale AI, a data-labeling start-up, and poached its CEO, Alexandr Wang, to run its new AI lab.

On the same day that the CoreWeave news came out, Meta also announced that it's buying the chip start-up Rivos, which designs chips based on RISC-V architecture, an alternative to those used by leading CPU architecture designers Arm, Intel, and AMD. Rivos is also expected to help Meta build out full-stack AI systems.

For CoreWeave, the deal builds on the earlier momentum it earned when it signed an expanded $6.5 billion agreement with OpenAI in September, bringing its total contract with OpenAI to $22.4 billion.

The drumbeat of positive news for AI includes rival Nebius's $17 billion deal with Microsoft, Oracle's huge cloud computing forecast, and CoreWeave's own wins, including OpenAI, Meta, and a $6.3 billion deal with Nvidia, in which it will buy any of CoreWeave's unused capacity, effectively backstopping the company's growth.

Those news items, and improving sentiment around CoreWeave, sparked a recovery in the stock last month. After falling by more than 50% from its peak in June, CoreWeave jumped more than 50% off its lows early in September.

Is CoreWeave overvalued?
CoreWeave is a challenging stock to value. The company is delivering phenomenal top-line growth, but it's also reporting huge losses. The company's business model is risky. It's borrowing billions of dollars to buy Nvidia GPUs and build out the infrastructure to provide next-generation AI computing.

That high-interest debt has also led CoreWeave to pay significant interest expense, set to be above $1 billion this year, essentially preventing CoreWeave from turning a profit.

For most stocks, to determine an appropriate valuation, you just look at the numbers. However, CoreWeave is in a class of its own. Given its growth rate, in which revenue is still tripling, the upside potential for the stock is tremendous, and conventional cloud computing businesses like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure have shown how profitable cloud computing can be at scale.

Rather than parsing the numbers for CoreWeave to determine whether the stock is overvalued, investors are better off considering the future of the AI boom. If the massive capex buildout continues, including on CoreWeave's infrastructure, the stock is a good bet to be a winner. At a market cap of $66 billion, the stock still has room to move higher.

However, if the AI boom turns into a bubble and spending suddenly slows, CoreWeave is likely to plunge. While it's locked in multi-billion-dollar deals with the likes of Meta, the company will need more of those to turn profitable and justify its current valuation.

Either way, expect the volatility in the stock to continue.

Jeremy Bowman has positions in Amazon, Arm Holdings, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Intel, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Oracle. The Motley Fool recommends Nebius Group and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft, short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft, and short November 2025 $21 puts on Intel. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

October 02, 2025 8:41 PM EDT | Source: Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 2, 2025) - Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. (TSXV: PEX) (OTCQB: PEXZF) (FSE: PQW) ("Pacific Ridge" or the "Company") has entered into an agreement with IRP Holdings Corporation (dba IRPub) ("IRPub") for a digital marketing awareness campaign (the "IRPub Agreement").

The IRPub Agreement has a three-month term, commencing October 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, under which the Company will pay IRPub US$150,000. Paul Ruffolo is the CEO of IRPub and is based in Pennsylvania. IRPub and its principals are arm's length to Pacific Ridge and to the best knowledge of the Company, IRPub did not own any securities of Pacific Ridge as of the date of the Agreement. The services provided by IRPub will include a digital marketing awareness campaign on behalf of the Company across IRPub's network and other mediums of online digital traffic. The IRPub Agreement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Pacific Ridge is also pleased to provide further information regarding the Capital Analytica Agreement (see news release dated September 15, 2025). Jeff French is the President of Capital Analytica and is based in British Columbia. Capital Analytica and its principals are arm's length to the Company and to the best knowledge of Pacific Ridge, Capital Analytica did not own any securities of the Company as of the date of the Agreement. The services provided by Capital Analytica will include capital markets consultation, social media consultation regarding engagement and enhancement, social sentiment reporting, social engagement reporting, dissemination of company news releases, monitoring discussion forums, and disseminating corporate videos. The Capital Analytica Agreement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

About Pacific Ridge

A Fiore Group company, Pacific Ridge's goal is to become British Columbia's leading copper exploration company. The Kliyul copper-gold project, located in the prolific Quesnel terrane close to existing infrastructure, is the Company's flagship project. In addition to Kliyul, Pacific Ridge's project portfolio includes the RDP copper-gold project, the Chuchi copper-gold project, the Onjo copper-gold project, and the Redton copper-gold project, all located in B.C. The Company would like to acknowledge that its B.C. projects are in the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Gitxsan Nation, McLeod Lake Indian Band, Nak'azdli Whut'en, Takla Nation, and Tsay Keh Dene Nation.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

"Blaine Monaghan"

Blaine Monaghan
President & CEO
Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.

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

Forward-Looking Information: This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, which address exploration drilling and other activities and events or developments that Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. ("Pacific Ridge") expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Although Pacific Ridge believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include market prices, exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions, that one of the options will be exercised, the ability of Pacific Ridge and other parties to satisfy stock exchange and other regulatory requirements in a timely manner, the availability of financing for Pacific Ridge's proposed programs on reasonable terms, and the ability of third party service providers to deliver services in a timely manner. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Pacific Ridge does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/268985

Cracker Barrel is ending its partnership with Prophet, the consulting firm behind its failed rebrand.

The chain faced intense backlash after unveiling a new logo and redesigned stores that longtime fans said stripped away what they loved most about the brand.

Cracker Barrel’s restaurants, long known for their kitschy Americana décor, were recast in a style critics called drab and soulless.

The uproar grew after the company dropped its iconic logo of an elderly man leaning on a barrel.

A March press release said Prophet was hired to redesign Cracker Barrel restaurants and lead a new brand marketing campaign.

At the time, the company said: “In collaboration with Cracker Barrel, they are focused on shaping a new brand vision that will enhance market share while preserving the company’s unique heritage. This new strategy will inform brand communication, restaurant redesigns, brand marketing campaigns and a redefined employee value proposition.”

Cracker Barrel recently bowed to customer feedback after they responded negatively to a rebrand. BACKGRID
Separately, Prophet CEO Michael Dunn pledged $4 million in 2020 for the firm’s DEI initiatives, saying the company would “bring in Black team members across every level of the firm,” hire a DEI-specific recruiter and provide $4 million in pro bono work to social justice organizations, according to a 2020 blog post.

Fox News Digital found no evidence that Prophet’s DEI commitments were connected to Cracker Barrel’s rebranding.

In August, the brand unveiled its new logo, which dropped the illustration of a man – “Uncle Herschel” – resting his arm on top of a wooden barrel, a folksy image that has embodied the brand’s Southern hospitality for the last 56 years. Some interpreted the change as an appeal to the woke movement.

A March press release said Prophet was hired to redesign Cracker Barrel restaurants and lead a new brand marketing campaign. BACKGRID
The logo change sparked a backlash that wiped over $140 million off the chain’s market value at the height of the crisis as customer outrage and investor unease fueled what became the steepest losing streak in months. Shares are down over 7% year-to-date.

President Donald Trump even weighed in, calling on the chain to return to its roots.

“Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate Poll), and manage the company better than ever before,” Trump wrote in an Aug. 26 post on Truth Social.

“They got a Billion Dollars worth of free publicity if they play their cards right. Very tricky to do, but a great opportunity. Have a major News Conference today. Make Cracker Barrel a WINNER again,” Trump added.

Later that day, Cracker Barrel reversed its plans.

“We thank our guests for sharing your voices and love for Cracker Barrel. We said we would listen, and we have. Our new logo is going away and our ‘Old Timer’ will remain,” the company posted on X.

In May, Cracker Barrel, beloved for its Southern comfort food, front-porch rocking chairs and gift shop filled with knickknacks and old-fashioned sweets, launched an ambitious overhaul of its 660-plus restaurants – an effort that quickly backfired.

The sweeping makeover included “decluttered” dining rooms, a revamped menu and other changes aimed at updating a brand long rooted in nostalgia.

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Falling back towards $60 a barrel, the recent surge in crude oil prices was short-lived, with it being noteworthy that these levels are below the threshold for peak profitability.

However, Chevron (CVX - Free Report)  and Exxon Mobil (XOM - Free Report)  are at the forefront of companies that can still capitalize, making it a worthy topic of which oil giant may be the better investment at the moment.

Although there are some caveats, both have optimized their operations to thrive even with crude prices being suppressed this year. Correlating with such, Exxon and Chevron control over 20% of the global oil and gas integrated operations market.

Being the largest U.S. oil firms, Exxon currently has a market cap of over $477 billion, followed by Chevron at $267 billion.  

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Chevron & Exxon’s Operational ExcellenceExcelling in upstream oil production (exploration & extraction) as well as oil refining, Chevron and Exxon have maintained their dominance by focusing on high-return projects while maintaining disciplined capital spending.

Exxon especially stands out in this regard, having more than $15 billion in cash & equivalents and $447.59 billion in total assets compared to $177.63 billion in total liabilities.

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While Chevron’s cash pile of $4 billion isn’t as mesmerizing, its total assets of $250.82 billion are nicely above it total liabilities of $103.56 billion.

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Sector HeadwindsDespite their strong balance sheets, Chevron and Exxon haven’t been immune to headwinds that have affected the broader energy sector, including layoffs and reduced hiring due to falling oil prices and rising input costs.

Notably, Chevron has announced it will reduce its workforce by 20% through 2026, and Exxon is cutting 2,000 positions as part of a restructuring. Furthermore, Exxon’s profit most recently dipped to a four-year low during Q2 to $1.64 per share, with Chevron’s Q2 EPS falling to $1.77 compared to $2.55 in the comparative quarter.

Performance & Valuation ComparisonYear to date, Chevron stock is up a modest +6% which has edged Exxon’s +4% and their Zacks Oil and Gas-Integrated-International Market’s +5%.

From a longer-term view, Chevron and Exxon have been very viable investments although they have trailed the broader market’s YTD return of +15%.

In the last five years, Exxon stock is still sitting on industry-leading gains of +230% with Chevron shares up over +100%, trailing the Oil and Gas-Integrated-International Market’s +140% but edging the benchmark S&P 500.

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At 20X and 16X forward earnings, respectively, CVX and XOM do trade at premiums to the industry average of 10.6X but are the clear-cut leaders in the space and offer pleasant discounts to the S&P 500. 

Although they also trade above the industry’s 0.6X price to forward sales multiple, CVX and XOM are still under the preferred level of less than 2X, and the S&P 500’s 5.6X.

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CVX & XOM Dividend ComparisonKnown for their enticing dividends, Chevron’s 4.43% annual yield is roughly on par with the industry average and tops Exxon’s 3.54%. These yields impressively edge the S&P 500’s 1.09% average.

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Bottom LineFor now, Chevron and Exxon stock both land a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Given what has been a prolonged suppression in crude prices, there could be better entry points to invest in these oil conglomerates.

Optimistically, this may present appealing opportunities for long-term investors who may prefer Exxon stock, given its industry-leading returns in the last five years, although those seeking higher income in the portfolio may favor Chevron.

New York, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univest Securities, LLC (“Univest”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced the closing of Public Offering (the “Offering”) of approximately $8.5 million for its client Cheer Holding, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHR) (“Cheer Holding” or the “Company”), a leading provider of advanced mobile internet infrastructure and platform services.

The offering is comprised of 12,686,565 units (each a “Unit”), consisting of one Class A ordinary share of the Company, par value $0.001 per share (the “Class A Ordinary Shares”), or in lieu thereof, a pre-funded warrant, one series A warrant to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share (each, a “Series A Warrant”) and one series B warrant to purchase one Class A Ordinary Share (each, a “Series B Warrant”). The public offering price of the Units is $0.67 per Unit. Each of the Series A Warrants and the Series B Warrants will have an exercise price of $0.7035 per Class A Ordinary Share and be exercisable beginning on the date of the issuance date and ending on the one year anniversary of the issuance date. In addition, a holder of the Series B Warrant may also effect a “zero exercise price” option at any time while the Series B Warrants are outstanding. Under the zero exercise price option, the holder of Series B Warrants will receive 5.1235 Class A Shares for each Series B Warrant exercised.

The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company were approximately $8.5 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other estimated expenses payable by the Company, excluding the exercise of any warrants offered. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general working capital purposes and other general corporate purposes, including sales and marketing expenses for user acquisition.

Univest Securities, LLC acted as the sole placement agent.

The securities described above were offered by the Company pursuant to a registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-289372) previously filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 30, 2025. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering were filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained, by contacting Univest Securities, LLC at [email protected], or by calling +1 (212) 343-8888.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of such securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. Copies of the prospectus supplement relating to the registered direct offering, together with the accompanying base prospectus, can be obtained at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

About Univest Securities, LLC

Registered with FINRA since 1994, Univest Securities, LLC provides a wide variety of financial services to its institutional and retail clients globally including brokerage and execution services, sales and trading, market making, investment banking and advisory, and wealth management. It strives to provide clients with value-add service and focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients. As a prominent name on Wall Street, Univest has successfully raised over $1.5 billion in capital for issuers across the globe since 2019 and has completed approximately 100 transactions spanning a wide array of investment banking services in various industries, including technology, life sciences, industrial, consumer goods, etc. For more information, please visit: www.univest.us.

About Cheer Holding, Inc.

As a preeminent provider of next-generation mobile internet infrastructure and platform services in China, Cheer Holding is dedicated to building a digital ecosystem that integrates “platforms, applications, technology, and industry” into a cohesive digital eco-system, thereby creating a new, open business environment for web3.0 that leverages AI technology. The Company is developing a 5G+VR+AR+AI shared universe space that builds on cutting-edge technologies including blockchain, cloud computing, extended reality, and digital twin.

Cheer Holding’s portfolio includes a wide range of products and services, such as CHEERS Telepathy, CHEERS Video, CHEERS e-Mall, CHEERS Open Data, CheerReal, CheerCar, CheerChat, Polaris Intelligent Cloud, AI-animated short drama series, short video matrix, variety show series, Livestreaming, and more. These offerings provide diverse application scenarios that seamlessly blend “online/offline” and “virtual/reality” elements.

With “CHEERS+” at the core of Cheer Holding’s digital ecosystem, the Company is committed to utilizing innovative product applications and technologies to drive its long-term sustainable and scalable growth. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: http://ir.gsmg.co/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the initial public offering on the anticipated terms or at all, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statement filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. Univest Securities LLC and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

For more information, please contact:

Univest Securities, LLC
Edric Guo
Chief Executive Officer
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 18C
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 343-8888
Email: [email protected] 

Apple on Thursday night said that it was removing apps from its App Store that can be used to track U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

The move came after pressure on the company from Attorney General Pam Bondi.

"We created the App Store to be a safe and trusted place to discover apps," Apple said in a statement to NBC News.

"Based on information we've received from law enforcement about the safety risks associated with ICEBlock, we have removed it and similar apps from the App Store," the company said.

Fox Business first reported Apple's move.

Bondi, in a statement to Fox News Digital, said, "We reached out to Apple today demanding they remove the ICEBlock app from their App Store — and Apple did so."

"ICEBlock is designed to put ICE agents at risk just for doing their jobs, and violence against law enforcement is an intolerable red line that cannot be crossed," Bondi said in the statement.

"This Department of Justice will continue making every effort to protect our brave federal law enforcement officers, who risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe," she said.

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Binance Coin (BNB) is once again making headlines in the crypto market as it reclaims the crucial $1,000 support level. Following Kazakhstan's announcement of its first crypto reserve fund, which named BNB as its debut investment, the token has gained renewed momentum.

The meme coin is flying this week.

Dogecoin (DOGE 4.11%) is moving higher this week, up 13.4% as of 6:03 p.m. ET on Thursday, as measured from last Friday at 4 p.m. The move comes as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 gained 1.1% and 1.6%, respectively.

As Bitcoin goes, so too does most of the crypto market -- Dogecoin included. While this doesn't always hold, it's usually a fair bet that if it's a big week for the original crypto, it'll be a positive week for the meme coin as well.

That's what is happening here. Bitcoin is up nearly 10% this week as investors react to the U.S. government shutdown. The coin is often touted as "digital gold," making it attractive in times of uncertainty.

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Dogecoin is a risky asset
Despite the fact that Dogecoin often gets a bump when Bitcoin trades higher, over time, its value is anything but tied together. Dogecoin is highly speculative, and its value is essentially driven by hype. It wasn't created to be a serious investment, and it shouldn't be considered one now. With a meme coin like Dogecoin, the bottom can fall out at any moment, and its price could plummet.

In the long run, Bitcoin is a much better choice.

Johnny Rice 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.

Dogecoin breaks resistance with 11% weekly gains. Analysts see higher lows and strong momentum, eyeing $0.34 as the next target.

Dogecoin (DOGE) was trading around $0.26 at press time, having gained 7% over the last 24 hours and 11% over the past seven days. This price action is turning heads as October begins with some hints of the momentum being a little stronger.

Daily Breakout Signals Shift
Analyst Trader Tardigrade reported that DOGE closed above a descending resistance trendline on the daily chart. The move was confirmed by the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which also broke above its downtrend.

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Notably, the daily candle close above resistance is the first clear signal of a potential trend shift. Tardigrade described it as “a strong start for Uptober,” pointing to renewed momentum after weeks of sideways movement.

On the 8-hour chart, Tardigrade highlighted a repeating setup where tight consolidation phases have been followed by sharp breakouts. Previous examples in July and mid-September led to strong upward moves.

The most recent consolidation around $0.23 has now broken upward. Projections from the chart suggest DOGE could test the $0.34 level if the same structure repeats.

$Doge/8-hour

Tight consolidation with a Breakout leads to a massive surge 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TdemaAZI6q

— Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) October 2, 2025

Higher Lows Add to Bullish Case
Daan Crypto Trades noted that DOGE has been forming higher lows since the April 2025 bottom. The meme coin is trading above the 200-day EMA ($0.22) and 200-day MA ($0.203), with both levels acting as dynamic support.

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He explained,

“$DOGE held where it should have and put in a higher low just like most majors.”

Resistance levels sit at $0.39688 and $0.43481, making them key zones to watch if DOGE continues its pattern of higher highs and higher lows.

Source: Daan Crypto Trades/X
Futures Data Shows Steady Build-Up
Byzantine General observed that DOGE is maintaining higher lows on the futures chart, supported by a gradual rising trendline. They commented,

“I just realised that $DOGE is making higher and higher lows… Maybe DOGE is cooking something.”

Supporting metrics show open interest has eased, reducing leverage in the market. Funding rates across exchanges remain balanced, while trading volumes are steady but lower than late 2024 peaks. Liquidations remain contained, indicating fewer forced sell-offs.

Source: Byzantine General/X
By this combination, DOGE is amassing momentum, with the base tending to be more stable as both spot price action and futures data point toward increasing potential for an extended rally.

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The crypto market is full of bold claims, but one analyst is sharing a view that he calls both realistic and possible for the XRP price. The popular crypto commentator’s focus is on XRP and what its price might look like in 2025. At the center of his outlook is the idea that the right mix of factors could send the XRP price to much higher levels than it has seen in years.

Jake Claver Predicts XRP Price Could Reach $10–$13 By Year-End
The respected voice in the crypto community recently gave his thoughts on where XRP might be heading. In a video shared on X, Claver explained that clear market signals unfolding in the months ahead could drive XRP to a price between $10 and $13 by the end of this year.

Claver’s main reason for this prediction is the expected approval of XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). According to him, once these funds are approved, they could bring in fresh streams of money and open new demand, helping XRP finally move into double-digit prices.

Claver stated that October will be a key month, as the SEC may decide on the ETFs during that time. Institutional demand would start flowing in, and this added momentum could give the XRP price the strong push it needs to reach this forecasted $10–$13 price range.

ETFs And Other Catalysts May Push It Even Higher
While Claver sees ETFs as the main driver, he does not stop there. He explained that other factors could help XRP climb beyond the $13 mark, with possible highs reaching $20 or even $25 if conditions turn out to be more favorable than expected.

Claver says the future looks promising for the XRP price because blockchain technology continues to improve. As XRP becomes more useful in everyday life, it will naturally attract more attention and demand from everyday traders, as well as institutions such as banks and investment firms that are beginning to enter the market. 

If blockchain upgrades continue, adoption increases, and institutions stay active in the market, XRP could realistically hit the $10–$13 range. Claver also noted that XRP’s journey isn’t just about reaching the price range. Investors watching both retail trends and institutional moves may find new opportunities as the market evolves. 

According to Claver, these trends make XRP a token worth following closely in the coming months. With the broader market involvement, he believes XRP could create more momentum, and if the trend continues, the token may climb to higher price levels in the months ahead.

If everything aligns, the ETFs, technological progress, and rising adoption, then the XRP price has a real chance of moving significantly higher. His outlook is that a price of $10 to $13 is a reasonable and realistic target, but he does not rule out even more ambitious levels. 

Price ready to retest $3 | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com
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As Bitcoin (BTC) steadily makes its way toward its current all-time high (ATH) of $124,128, optimism seems to be returning to the market. However, fresh data from Binance shows that BTC’s gains barely outweigh the risks posed by the digital asset’s volatility.

Bitcoin Maintaining A Risk-Reward Balance
According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, latest data from Binance – the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform in terms of liquidity – suggests that BTC is currently maintaining a risk-reward balance.

Specifically, the Sharpe-like ratio on Binance currently stands at 0.18, a figure very close to neutral territory. To explain, a Sharpe-like ratio measures how much return an investment generates relative to the risk it takes, similar to the Sharpe ratio but often using adjusted benchmarks or risk measures.

When the Sharpe-like ratio is above 0.5, investing in Bitcoin becomes attractive since the potential returns outweigh the risks. On the contrary, a negative reading of the ratio discourages investors from taking risks, since volatility exceeds returns.

During 2024, when the cryptocurrency market was largely weak and volatile, the Sharpe-like ratio spent most of the time in the negative territory. In contrast, the ratio reached elevated levels, signaling a strong uptrend, at the beginning of 2025.

Currently, the Bitcoin market is trading between the two extremes – the market is neither dangerous nor in a powerful uptrend. Notably, the market appears to be in a phase of equilibrium and accumulation, as it trades close to $119,000. Arab Chain added:

The latest figures show that the 30-day average return stands at just 0.26%, highlighting that the market is not delivering outsized gains; investors entering now are likely to see only modest profits relative to risk. Meanwhile, 30-day volatility is around 1.37%, which indicates a natural, moderate level of price fluctuation – not excessively calm but not alarmingly unstable either.

Source: CryptoQuant
BTC Needs A Catalyst For Next Leg Up
The CryptoQuant analyst added that the BTC market is currently awaiting a bullish catalyst or strong inflows to extend its uptrend. However, if the Sharpe-like ratio falls below zero again, then a period of price correction may follow.

On the flipside, the ratio sustaining above 0.5 for several days – coupled with a price breakout above the $120,000 to $122,000 range on healthy volume – would suggest a fresh upward trend for the top cryptocurrency by market cap.

Recent on-chain data hints toward a potential rally setup for BTC. Notably, the short-term holder (STH) spent output profit ratio (SOPR) recently recovered slightly to 0.995.

That said, Bitcoin must defend the important $90,000 support level to avoid entering a new bear market. At press time, BTC trades at $118,788, up 1.3% in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin trades at $118,788 on the daily chart | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com
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TL;DR

Perpetual futures DEXs surpassed the $1 trillion mark in monthly volume, hitting $1.226T in September, up 48% from August.
Aster led with $493.61B and nearly half the market, followed by Hyperliquid with over $280B and Lighter DEX with $164.4B in private beta.
Aster generated $121M in fees in just one week, outpacing Circle and closing in on Tether, while Hyperliquid added $23M.

Decentralized perpetual futures exchanges crossed the $1 trillion monthly volume threshold for the first time, underscoring the market’s rapid expansion.

According to DeFiLlama data, perpetual trading platforms in the DeFi space processed $1.226 trillion over the past 30 days, a 48% increase from the $707.6 billion recorded in August.

Aster Leads Market Activity
The surge was fueled by Aster and Hyperliquid, which became the central drivers of onchain derivatives activity. Aster took the lead with $493.61 billion, nearly half of the entire market, while Hyperliquid recorded more than $280 billion over the same period.

Lighter DEX, still in private beta, surprised observers after reaching $164.4 billion and securing third place. Other projects such as EdgeX, Pacifica, and Bybit-affiliated Apex Protocol contributed a combined $116 billion.

In terms of fee generation, Aster outperformed Circle and closed in on Tether. Over the past week, it brought in $121 million, compared to Circle’s $56 million and just $34 million short of Tether. Hyperliquid generated $23 million and remained among the top five revenue-generating protocols in the market.

Formerly known as APX Finance, Aster rebranded after merging with Astherus and with the backing of YZi Labs. Positioned as a Binance-adjacent perp DEX, it attracted significant liquidity and pushed its token to a fully diluted valuation of $14.6 billion, currently trading at $1.82.

Hyperliquid Remains the Dominant DEX
Despite Aster’s rapid rise, Hyperliquid continues to dominate with roughly 70% of the perp DEX market share. The platform has consistently posted record-breaking activity, including $248 billion in 24-hour trading volume in May and $106 million in revenue in August — the highest figure across DeFi protocols. Its HYPE token trades at $49.63 with a fully diluted valuation of $49.5 billion.

The growth of perpetual DEXs also puts them in direct comparison with Binance, the leading centralized exchange. Over the last 24 hours, Binance Futures reported $83 billion in trading volume, while Aster and Hyperliquid combined for $78 billion despite being barely a year old, compared to Binance’s six years of operation

In the world of cryptocurrency, few events make headlines as much as large-scale Bitcoin purchases. Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDT, has surge intense debate after confirming a $1 billion Bitcoin acquisition, equivalent to around 8,800 BTC, in the third quarter of 2025.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is unlocking a new era of financial access in Africa, driving faster payments, beating inflation, and bridging banking gaps with blockchain precision.

The market is picking up even more steam today, making the crypto price prediction for these 3 alts very bullish.

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Posted: October 3, 2025

Key Takeaways
What fueled ZEC’s rally?
Zcash jumped 58% as market cap crossed $2.3 billion, with Futures Taker CVD showing strong buyer-side dominance.

Can Zcash’s momentum hold?
The breakout cleared $100 resistance, but neutral Spot indicators left sustainability uncertain without broader market inflows.

Zcash [ZEC] stunned the market with a 58% rally, at press time, in the past 24 hours, lifting its price near $146.

The surge pushed its circulating market cap to a record $2.27 billion, drawing fresh attention to the privacy-focused token.

AMBCrypto will break down what this milestone means, how Futures market data reflects trader positioning, and whether technical charts support a sustained move past the $100 level.

ZEC circulating market cap reaches record high
Crossing the $2 billion mark is more than just a key achievement for ZEC.

Market capitalization reflected not only price movement but also overall network valuation and setting a new all-time high suggested that investor confidence in ZEC had been strengthening. 

For a token that usually sits outside top-tier attention, this milestone signaled a shift in perception. Traders suggested it could open the door to further inflows and higher resistance tests.

Source: Token Terminal

Futures tilt toward buyers
Adding to the bullish outlook, CryptoQuant’s Futures Taker Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) data indicated clear buyer dominance in leveraged markets.

The metric highlighted how buy-side volume outweighed sell-side flows, suggesting conviction behind ZEC’s rally.

Even so, the size of buyer dominance remained below levels seen in ZEC’s earlier bull runs. That suggested leverage supported the rally, but conviction had not yet reached euphoric levels.

Spot indicators stayed neutral at press time, leaving traders to watch whether futures-driven pressure would spill into ZEC’s spot market.

Source: CryptoQuant

Zcash technicals also lean bullish
By contrast, TradingView charts showed ZEC extended its three-day surge after breaking out of a consolidation channel. Clearing the $100 psychological resistance left traders eyeing $200 if momentum persisted.

Daily Bollinger Bands widened to their highest in years, at press time, confirming heavy volatility. That pointed to continuation potential, but also warned of retracement risk as gaps remained below.

At the same time, the Stochastic Momentum Index hovered above 60, showing strong momentum but not yet extreme exhaustion.

The bias leaned bullish, though traders flagged cautionary signals of overextension.

Source: TradingView

Momentum or overextension?
The combination of a new market cap peak and Futures market buyer dominance painted a constructive short-term outlook for ZEC.

If the momentum continues, traders and investors alike could see further price appreciation in the coming days. 

However, sustainability remains the key question. Without follow-through from broader market conditions and Spot activity, rallies driven primarily by futures traders can risk quick reversals.

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Uptober continues with explosive rallies here and there: XRP is readying to break $3, Bitcoin is barely handling the enormous buying support it is facing and Shiba Inu might finally be ready for $0.00002.

XRP can smell $3Right now, XRP is hovering just below $3, one of the most important resistance levels on its daily chart. Even though the asset has recovered from recent lows thanks to bullish momentum, the technical setup indicates that XRP may soon face a make-or-break moment. On the daily chart, short-term buyers are pushing the price toward the descending trendline resistance as XRP rises back above its 50-day EMA. 

XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewThis level is very close to the crucial $3 threshold and has consistently rejected XRP since its peak in July. Selling pressure is particularly strong in this area due to the presence of a distinct downward-sloping resistance line and convergent moving averages. Despite the fact that interest in the asset has returned, the moderate volume indicates that there is not enough explosive confirmation to indicate a real breakout.

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The RSI, on the other hand, is at about 55, giving XRP some leeway for growth while simultaneously indicating traders' caution. Higher levels at $3.20 and $3.50 might become possible if XRP can decisively break through the $3 resistance. The chart does, however, clearly indicate that this zone will serve as a barrier.

If the price does not break $3, it might retrace back toward $2.84 or even lower to $2.61. In the past, XRP has had difficulty holding onto gains above $3 in the absence of powerful catalysts, and the momentum of Bitcoin continues to dominate the market today. If there are no notable volume inflows or fundamental news, XRP might experience yet another severe rejection.

Bitcoin overheatingBitcoin is on its way to hitting the $120,000 mark. A warning sign for the rally, though, is that Bitcoin is now approaching overbought conditions on a number of time frames, which raises the possibility of a pullback.

Bitcoin has surged above the 50 and 100 EMAs on the daily chart, demonstrating strong momentum following its recovery from support around $112,000. The RSI is currently above 70, indicating that the rally may be ahead of itself, even though momentum is still strong. Although volume has also increased during the surge, indicating that buyers are actively driving prices higher, these parabolic movements frequently result in temporary exhaustion.

BTC/USDT Chart by TradingViewIt is interesting to note that increased uncertainty in conventional markets is accompanied by this most recent rally. The U.S. government shutdown this week has caused volatility in the bond and equity markets. Bitcoin has historically done well in these times, and investors have used it as a substitute hedge. Indeed, when the previous U.S. government shutdown occurred, Bitcoin also saw a significant surge as traders sought assets outside of traditional finance.

The key resistance level, which serves as both a psychological barrier and a possible profit-taking zone, is currently at $120,000. The next targets for Bitcoin, if it can cleanly break above this level, are between $124,000 and $126,000. On the downside, the 200 EMA is close to $106,500, which would act as a deeper reset level if momentum wanes and $114,000 provides immediate support.

Shiba Inu's key confrontationAs it moves closer to the $0.000012 resistance level, Shiba Inu is confronted with one of its most crucial technical moments in months. This level could dictate the token’s course over the next 1-2 months, making it more than just another price checkpoint.

The daily chart shows that, following weeks of sideways consolidation, SHIB has recovered well from support around $0.0000114, regaining bullish momentum. As the price moves closer to the upper limit of its symmetrical triangle pattern, the 50 and 100 EMAs are serving as immediate obstacles.

SHIB is currently testing the $0.000012 zone, which has historically served as both strong support and resistance. A decisive breakout above this level could open the doors to $0.0000136 and $0.000014, aligning with the descending trendline resistance from earlier peaks. During this climb, volume has started to rise, albeit not dramatically, indicating cautious optimism among traders rather than pure euphoria.

The RSI, meanwhile, is slightly above 50, suggesting that the market is balanced and has potential for both upward continuation and correction should momentum wane. The downside risk is a return to the $0.0000114-$0.0000112 support range if SHIB is unable to break through $0.000012 with conviction. The consolidation phase would be prolonged by such a rejection, possibly postponing any breakout attempts until late October or early November.

Given the bullish sentiment on the larger cryptocurrency market, particularly with Bitcoin regaining its higher levels, and October (also known as Uptober) historically favoring rallies, SHIB’s current test is very important. Restoring retail flows into the token and solidifying bullish sentiment could be achieved by a successful breach of $0.000012.

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Alphabet has been preparing for two years to sell its life sciences unit, Verily, a company executive told a court Thursday (Oct. 2).

Testifying as a defense witness in the Justice Department’s antitrust case against another Alphabet business unit, Google, which involves the company’s advertising technology, Heather Adkins, Google’s vice president of security engineering, said Verily has been working to move from Google’s own infrastructure to Google Cloud, Bloomberg reported Thursday.

“We are in the process of helping them become an independent company,” Adkins said, speaking of Verily, according to the report.

This is the first time a Google executive has said the company aims to spin off Verily, the report said.

A Verily spokesperson told Bloomberg, per the report: “At the end of 2024, we finalized a long planned separation to our own technical and operational infrastructure from Google, so that we can continue to grow as an independent company within Alphabet,” and added that they do not comment on nonpublic information.

Alphabet led a $1 billion investment round for Verily in September 2022. Verily said at the time that the capital would be used “to support a variety of the company’s core initiatives focused on real-world evidence generation, healthcare data platforms, research and care, and the underlying technology that drives this work.”

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Verily also said at the time that it would consider future investments in strategic partnerships, global business development and acquisitions.

It was reported in August that Verily laid off staff and wound down its medical devices program as part of a shift of its focus to artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure.

The move mirrored Alphabet’s efforts to cut costs in some areas and boost its investment in AI, TechCrunch said in that report.

In June, Verily said in a press release that it extended its partnership with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide researchers with cloud-based access to analyze biomedical data through the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program’s Researcher Workbench program.

The company said its curation and enrichment capabilities support a research ecosystem made up of proprietary and third-party datasets that can be accessed and analyzed.

In the latest trading session, Onto Innovation (ONTO - Free Report) closed at $139.83, marking a +1.89% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.06%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.17%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.39%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the maker of semiconductor manufacturing equipment had gained 33.68% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 8.78% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Onto Innovation in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Onto Innovation to post earnings of $0.89 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 33.58%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $218.24 million, indicating a 13.47% downward movement from the same quarter last year.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $4.92 per share and a revenue of $992.52 million, indicating changes of -7.87% and +0.53%, respectively, from the former year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Onto Innovation. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.

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Looking at valuation, Onto Innovation is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 27.91. This represents no noticeable deviation compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 27.91.

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In the latest close session, MakeMyTrip (MMYT - Free Report) was up +2.17% at $94.34. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.17%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.39%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the online travel company had lost 7.69% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 8.78% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of MakeMyTrip in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of $0.45, up 25% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $264.28 million, up 25.26% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $2.16 per share and a revenue of $1.19 billion, demonstrating changes of +38.46% and +21.79%, respectively, from the preceding year.

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In terms of valuation, MakeMyTrip is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 42.75. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 14.77, so one might conclude that MakeMyTrip is trading at a premium comparatively.

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Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $30.51, moving +1.63% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.06%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.17%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.39%.

The stock of company has fallen by 6.22% in the past month, lagging the Business Services sector's gain of 0.95% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.39, showcasing a 3800% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $3.84 billion, up 1.78% from the prior-year quarter.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $2.2 per share and revenue of $15.65 billion, indicating changes of +84.87% and +3.92%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

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Halliburton (HAL - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $24.38, moving -2.09% from the previous trading session. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.17%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.39%.

Coming into today, shares of the provider of drilling services to oil and gas operators had gained 15.33% in the past month. In that same time, the Oils-Energy sector gained 0.54%, while the S&P 500 gained 3.94%.

The upcoming earnings release of Halliburton will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on October 21, 2025. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.5, signifying a 31.51% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $5.39 billion, down 5.31% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $2.11 per share and a revenue of $21.43 billion, demonstrating changes of -29.43% and -6.6%, respectively, from the preceding year.

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