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, /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc. ("DeFi" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DEFT).

IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR DEFI INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE BEFORE JANUARY 30, 2026 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT

What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between May 12, 2025 and November 14, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) DeFi was facing delays in executing its DeFi arbitrage strategy, which at all relevant times was a key revenue driver for the Company; (2) DeFi had understated the extent of competition it faced from other DAT companies and the extent to which that competition would negatively impact its ability to execute its DeFi arbitrage strategy; (3) as a result of the foregoing issues, the Company was unlikely to meet its previously issued revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2025; (4) accordingly, Defendants had downplayed the true scope and severity of the negative impact that the foregoing issues were having on DeFi Technologies' business and financial results; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:
If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us.
Charles Linehan, Esq.,
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP,
1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100,
Los Angeles California 90067
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 310-201-9150 (Toll-Free: 888-773-9224)
Visit our website at www.glancylaw.com.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased. 

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Contact Us:
Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP,
1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100,
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Charles Linehan
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 310-201-9150
Toll-Free: 888-773-9224
Visit our website at: www.glancylaw.com.

SOURCE Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Primo Brands Corporation ("Primo Brands" or the "Company") (NYSE: PRMB).

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN PRIMO BRANDS CORPORATION (PRMB), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH BEFORE JANUARY 12, 2026 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss your legal rights by email at [email protected], by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between June 17, 2024 and November 6, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the merger integration between Primo Water and BlueTriton Brands was tracking poorly due to, among other things, technology and service issues; (2) the Company was having major supply disruptions which would negatively impact customers and thus the Company's financial results; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

Contact Us To Participate or Learn More:
If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact:
Howard G. Smith, Esq.,
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith,
3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112,
Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020,
Call us at: (215) 638-4847
Email us at: [email protected],
Visit our website at: www.howardsmithlaw.com.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Contact Us:
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
215-638-4847
[email protected]
www.howardsmithlaw.com

SOURCE Law Offices of Howard G. Smith

Partner Reed Kathrein Urges Investors to Contact Firm Before January 5, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline

, /PRNewswire/ -- National investor rights law firm Hagens Berman alerts INSP investors to the pending securities class action lawsuit against Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP). The firm is urging INSP investors who suffered substantial losses to contact its attorneys before the January 5, 2026, Lead Plaintiff Deadline. The lawsuit, which is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, alleges that Inspire Medical and its executives misled investors by concealing critical operational failures surrounding the launch of its next-generation device, the Inspire V for obstructive sleep apnea.

Class Period: Investors who purchased Inspire Medical (INSP) securities between August 6, 2024, and August 4, 2025.

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: January 5, 2026

Submit Your INSP Losses Now: If you suffered a substantial loss on your INSP investment, you are encouraged to contact Hagens Berman Partner Reed Kathrein to discuss your legal rights:

Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/insp Email: [email protected] Call: 844-916-0895

The Heart of the Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) Fraud Allegations

The securities class action complaint details how Inspire Medical allegedly assured investors of its "operational readiness" for the Inspire V launch, claiming it was ready "to throw the switch" for full commercial rollout. These assurances, the lawsuit contends, concealed fundamental failures that made a successful launch impossible, leading to a catastrophic guidance cut and stock crash.

The undisclosed operational issues that allegedly rendered the Company's statements materially false and misleading include:

Alleged Concealment

The Truth Allegedly Revealed on Aug. 4, 2025

Impact on Business/Stock

Medicare & Billing Readiness

The necessary software updates for Medicare claims processing did not take effect until July 1, 2025, meaning implanting centers could not bill for procedures, stalling early adoption.

Delayed Inspire V rollout and bottlenecked revenue generation.

Excess Inventory (Channel Glut)

Customers and treatment centers held a significant surplus of the older Inspire IV device, impacting demand for the new Inspire V product and requiring an inventory "burn down."

The allegedly flawed Inspire V launch led Inspire to slash its 2025 EPS guidance by over 80%.

Training & Onboarding

"Many centers" had not completed the essential training, contracting, and onboarding required to implant the new device.

$42.04 per share drop and 32.4% decline in value.

Hagens Berman's Investigation of the Alleged Claims

"Our focus remains on the alleged concealment of two critical points: the Medicare claims software failure and the inventory glut of the prior Inspire IV device," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation. "The suit alleges that Inspire's stock collapse was the result of management allegedly prioritizing a narrative of seamless transition over operational reality."

What You Can Do?: If you purchased Inspire Medical (INSP) securities during the Class Period, you may have legal options. If you wish to discuss your rights or have information that may assist our investigation, please contact Hagens Berman

Submit Your Inspire Medical (INSP) Stock Losses Now
Contact: Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected]

If you'd like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the Inspire case and our investigation, visit Hagens Berman's INSP dedicated case page: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/insp »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Inspire should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman's team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.

SOURCE Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP

Tesla’s profit mix is shifting toward its energy business, a trend one Seeking Alpha analysis argues supports a prudent buy-on-pullbacks stance at about a $1.63 trillion valuation.

At the same time, Rivian shares have rebounded sharply to $21.38, but now confront three stacked resistance levels that may define the next move.

According to Seeking Alpha analysis by Esxeleryn Analytics, Tesla’s energy segment has become the “primary profit engine,” helping decouple results from automotive cyclicality.

For Rivian, recent gains put the spotlight on technical checkpoints at $22.83, $24.86, and $28.05 that traders are watching closely.

Tesla’s energy segment is now the profit driver
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The analysis contends Tesla’s premium valuation is anchored less in current electric vehicle fundamentals and more in long-term optionality across autonomy, energy, and AI infrastructure.

The energy unit’s 31.4% gross margin and rapid growth provide a financial buffer as automotive margins compress, according to Seeking Alpha.

The author frames Tesla as a prudent buy with a bias toward accumulating on technical pullbacks.

The thesis rests on the energy business leading profitability while the company invests in autonomy and AI, rather than relying solely on near-term vehicle margins.

Rivian’s rally meets layered resistance
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Rivian, which focuses on adventure-oriented trucks and SUVs, has risen roughly 65% from a mid-December base around $12–13 to $21.38 after a 2.62% pullback today, according to the analysis.

The stock faces a “ladder-like” resistance structure that sets clear checkpoints for bulls and bears.

The first barrier is $22.83. A decisive move above it could open a run toward $24.86, a level the analysis calls a meaningful psychological marker.

The final resistance sits at $28.05, a level that would represent a roughly 32% gain from the current price and would likely confirm a broader reversal of the consolidation pattern.

The analysis notes some traders may look for entries on dips near $20–21 with stops below $19, while failure to clear $22.83 after multiple attempts could send shares back toward the mid-teens.

Volume trends could be decisive, with fading volume on rallies signaling waning interest.

What it means for EV investors
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Tesla’s profit shift toward energy and its long-term autonomy and AI ambitions provide one path for value, while Rivian’s near-term setup hinges on converting resistance into support.

The common thread is clarity: investors can track specific Tesla operating metrics and Rivian price levels to gauge whether each story is strengthening or losing momentum.

EV investors face a fork: Tesla’s energy moat and AI bets justify holding through dips, potentially rewarding patience as Q4 energy deployments validate the shift.

Rivian bulls need $22.83 clearance with conviction volume to escape the range; otherwise, it’s back to $19 support tests.

Trump’s tariff wildcard looms over both, but Tesla’s diversification gives it resilience.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / December 24, 2025 / Golden Harp Resources Inc. (TSX Venture:GHR.H) (the "Company"), a Canadian mineral exploration company, announces that it has mailed its management information circular (the "Circular") and related materials to shareholders in connection with the Company's annual and special meeting of shareholders scheduled for January 6, 2026 (the "Meeting").

At the Meeting, shareholders will be asked, among other things, to consider and, if deemed advisable, approve (by an ordinary resolution of disinterested shareholders), an amended and restated mining claims purchase agreement dated effective November 10, 2025 (the "Amended Acquisition Agreement") between the Company and Timothy A. Young, the control person of the Company (the "Transaction").

Such approval is required under TSXV Policy 5.3 as: (a) Mr. Young is a "Non-Arm's Length Party" and a "Control Person" of the Company under TSXV Policy 1.1 and the issuance to him of common shares of the Company as consideration will exceed 10% of the Company's outstanding common shares on a non-diluted basis; and (b) the evidence of value in respect of certain of the claims does not meet the prescribed methods.

The Transaction also constitutes a "related party transaction" under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101").

This news release is being disseminated to supplement the Circular and to highlight certain key information regarding the Transaction. Shareholders should refer to the Circular for full particulars.

PROXY CUT-OFF EXTENSION

In order to provide the fullest opportunity for minority shareholders to participate and vote at the Meeting, the Company has determined to extend the proxy cut-off and will accept proxies delivered up to the commencement of the Meeting. This extension applies notwithstanding the proxy cut-off time set out in the Circular.

AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS

The Circular and this news release are available under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company has filed, or will promptly file, on SEDAR+ the Amended Acquisition Agreement and a material change report in respect of the Transaction.

BACKGROUND TO THE TRANSACTION AND TIMELINE

The Company's principal asset is its Copper Hill Property, located approximately 100 kilometers south of Timmins, Ontario. The Copper Hill Property is currently comprised of:

the "Main Block Property", owned 100% by the Company, consisting of mining claims covering approximately 4,830 hectares; and

the "Block A Property", in which the Company holds a 49% interest and Mr. Young holds a 51% interest, consisting of mining claims covering approximately 5,490 hectares.

In spring 2025, Company management and Mr. Young began discussions regarding the Company acquiring from Mr. Young certain mining claims (the "Initial Claims") covering approximately 1,230 hectares. The Initial Claims are contiguous with, or in close proximity to, the Copper Hill Property.

Mr. Young proposed that the Company acquire the Initial Claims for consideration based on his acquisition and carrying costs of $410,923, satisfied through the issuance of 8,218,460 common shares based on a deemed issue price for TSXV purposes of approximately $0.05 per share, together with a 1% net smelter return royalty on the Initial Claims.

The board of directors (the "Board") determined that the "at cost" consideration structure was appropriate in the circumstances because it reflected documented acquisition and carrying costs rather than a negotiated premium, and it supported the Company's land consolidation strategy while aligning the interests of minority shareholders by limiting dilution to a level derived mechanically from the agreed cost-based purchase price and the applicable TSXV pricing mechanics.

As negotiations progressed, management provided the Board with updates regarding the proposed acquisition and the related TSXV process. The Board approved the Company's entry into definitive documentation for the Initial Claims by unanimous written consent on September 2, 2025, and the Company disseminated a news release on September 3, 2025.

Following entry into definitive documentation in respect of the Initial Claims, Company management continued discussions with Mr. Young regarding the Company acquiring Mr. Young's remaining 51% interest in the Block A Property (the "Young Block A Interest"), with a view to exploring the consolidation of 100% ownership of the Copper Hill Property as a single, contiguous district-scale land package and eliminating joint venture constraints.

Management led the day-to-day discussions with Mr. Young and reported to the Board as key terms were developed. The Board considered the strategic rationale for consolidating full ownership, reviewed the proposed consideration framework (including the reference transaction approach described below), and approved the inclusion of the Block A component and the related royalty arrangements in the Transaction.

In particular, the Board considered the status quo alternative, the reference transaction approach to the Young Block A Interest consideration, the proposed extension of the royalty to the broader Copper Hill claim package, and the post-closing control position, prior to approving the Amended Acquisition Agreement by unanimous written consent on November 6, 2025.

The Company proceeded to negotiate and enter into the Amended Acquisition Agreement to reflect both components of the Transaction, as further described in the Circular.

SUMMARY OF THE TRANSACTION AND CONSIDERATION

As consideration for the acquisition of the Initial Claims, the Company will issue to Mr. Young 8,218,460 common shares of the Company at a deemed issue price of approximately $0.05 per share. As additional consideration for the acquisition of the Young Block A Interest, the Company will issue to Mr. Young 20,000,000 common shares of the Company, at a deemed market price of $0.06 per share, being the market price of the common shares immediately prior to the November 10, 2025 announcement of the Transaction. All common shares issued to Mr. Young will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.

In connection with the Amended Acquisition Agreement, the Company and Mr. Young will, upon closing, enter into a royalty agreement pursuant to which the Company will grant to Mr. Young a 1% net smelter return royalty on the Initial Claims and the claims underlying the Main Block Property and the Block A Property, in each case subject to existing net smelter return royalties, as further described in the Circular.

The expanded royalty structure was a negotiated term requested by Mr. Young in connection with the amended Transaction, and was considered acceptable by the Company as part of the overall consideration required to achieve full consolidation of the Copper Hill Property. In agreeing to grant a 1% net smelter return royalty over the Initial Claims, the Block A Property and the Main Block Property (subject to existing royalties), the Company sought to balance the grant of a retained royalty interest against the significant strategic benefits of eliminating joint venture constraints and securing 100% ownership of a contiguous, district-scale land package.

The Board determined that the royalty was a commercially reasonable mechanism to facilitate consolidation while minimizing near-term cash requirements, aligning Mr. Young's ongoing economic interest with the long-term success of the project, and preserving the Company's flexibility to advance future exploration programs, financings, partnerships and other strategic alternatives across the consolidated property.

BOARD RATIONALE FOR THE TRANSACTION

The Board's rationale for the Transaction as a whole was to advance the Company's land consolidation strategy around Copper Hill by acquiring the Initial Claims and, subject to shareholder approval and TSXV final acceptance, consolidating 100% ownership of the Copper Hill Property by acquiring the Young Block A Interest. The Board considered that full ownership would eliminate joint venture constraints and improve strategic flexibility for future exploration, partnerships, financings secured by the asset, or other strategic alternatives, as further described in the Circular.

The following reflects some of the factors considered by the Board in assessing the reasonableness of the share consideration for the Young Block A Interest from the perspective of minority shareholders:

the Company's prior acquisition in 2019/2020 of an additional 19% interest in the Block A joint venture from Mr. Young in exchange for 5,750,000 common shares of the Company;

the strategic value of consolidating 100% ownership of the Copper Hill Property as a single, contiguous district‑scale land package, including eliminating joint venture constraints and avoiding the need to obtain partner consent for future exploration programs, financings secured by the asset, strategic alternatives or third‑party transactions;

the Board's view that market data indicates the gold price has increased materially since 2019/2020; and

the Board's view that market data indicates control premiums in the mining sector can be meaningful.

The Board also considered that a pro-rata calculation based on the 2019 transaction would imply 15,434,211 common shares for the remaining 51% interest, and that the proposed 20,000,000 common shares represents an approximate 30% increase to that pro-rata calculation. In evaluating this framing, the Board also considered that this approach does not factor in the compounded value of the joint venture that may be implied by changes in gold price since 2019/2020, nor does it account for the strategic benefits of full ownership.

The Board also considered that ongoing exploration and maintenance costs associated with the joint venture interest are not material in the near term, and that full ownership would improve the Company's strategic flexibility for future exploration, partnerships or other strategic alternatives.

In considering the acquisition of the Young Block A Interest, the Board noted that the carrying value attributed to the Copper Hill Project in the Company's financial statements is an accounting measure and does not reflect the strategic benefits of consolidating 100% ownership.

OWNERSHIP OF COMMON SHARES AND POST-CLOSING CONTROL POSITION

The Circular discloses that Mr. Young currently beneficially owns, or exercises control or direction over, 26,574,262 common shares (76%) and, upon closing of the Transaction, would beneficially own, or exercise control or direction over, 54,792,722 common shares (87%). Mr. Young has advised the Company that he personally holds all of his common shares other than 2,291 common shares held by 0643990 B.C. Ltd., a company wholly‑owned by him, as described in the Circular.

In considering the Transaction, the Board was mindful of the resulting increase in Mr. Young's control position. The Board noted that the Transaction is subject to approval by disinterested shareholders and TSXV final acceptance, and that any future going-private transaction or other transaction affecting minority shareholders would be subject to applicable corporate law and securities law requirements, including, where applicable, MI 61-101 protections.

MULTILATERAL INSTRUMENT 61‑101 DISCLOSURE SUMMARY

Minority approval

The Transaction is subject to "minority approval" under MI 61‑101. For purposes of MI 61‑101, the votes attached to the common shares beneficially owned, or over which control or direction is exercised, by Mr. Young (and any associates and/or affiliates, as described in the Circular) will be excluded in determining whether minority approval has been obtained.

Formal valuation exemption

The Transaction is exempt from the formal valuation requirement under MI 61‑101 pursuant to section 5.5(b) of MI 61‑101 (issuer not listed on specified markets). The Company is not relying on an exemption from the minority approval requirement.

Prior valuations

To the knowledge of the directors and senior officers of the Company, after reasonable inquiry, there have been no "prior valuations" (as defined in MI 61-101) of the Company that relate to its common shares, the subject matter of or that would be otherwise relevant to the Transaction, that were made in the 24 months before the date of the Circular.

Purpose and business reasons; anticipated effect

The purpose of the Transaction is to consolidate the Company's interest in the Copper Hill Property and improve strategic flexibility for future exploration, partnerships or other strategic alternatives, as further described in the Circular.

The Company does not anticipate any immediate change to day‑to‑day operations as a result of the Transaction.

Interested party interest

Mr. Young's interest in the Transaction is that he will receive the common share consideration and the net smelter return royalty interests described in this news release, as further described in the Circular and the Transaction agreements filed, or to be filed, on SEDAR+.

BOARD PROCESS; SPECIAL COMMITTEE

The Board approved the Initial Claims transaction by unanimous written consent on September 2, 2025. The Board approved the Transaction (including the acquisition of the Young Block A Interest and the related royalty arrangements) by unanimous written consent on November 6, 2025, following management updates and Board consideration of the strategic rationale, the reference transaction approach for the Young Block A Interest, and the reasonableness of the overall consideration and related terms.

By approving the Transaction, the Board concluded that the Transaction was in the best interests of the Company in light of the strategic rationale for consolidating 100% ownership of the Copper Hill Property and the Board's assessment of the reasonableness of the consideration.

The Board did not make a formal determination that the terms of the Transaction were fair to shareholders because the Company did not obtain a formal valuation or fairness opinion; instead, the Board relied on the reference transaction approach and the strategic rationale described above, together with the requirement for disinterested shareholder approval.

The Board considered maintaining the status quo, but viewed it as materially constraining the Company's flexibility, as the joint venture structure would continue to require partner involvement/consent for future exploration programs, financings secured by the asset, strategic alternatives or third-party transactions, and would limit the Company's ability to pursue a consolidated district scale land package strategy. The Board also considered the Company's limited near-term expenditures and inactive status under the NEX policy framework, and concluded that, in the circumstances, the Transaction - as structured and subject to disinterested shareholder approval and TSXV acceptance - was preferable to maintaining the status quo.

No special committee was established in connection with the Transaction. In determining not to establish a special committee, the Board considered the Company's size and circumstances, including the fact that Mr. Young is not a director of the Company and that no director or executive officer of the Company has a material interest in the Transaction, and the nature of the Transaction, as further described in the Circular.

CLOSING CONDITIONS

Closing of the transactions contemplated by the Amended Acquisition Agreement remains subject to customary conditions, including receipt of final acceptance from the TSXV and receipt of disinterested shareholder approval. If TSXV or disinterested shareholder approval is not obtained within 90 days of the effective date of the Amended Acquisition Agreement, the agreement will terminate in accordance with its terms.

NEX BOARD

The common shares of the Company are listed on the NEX Board of the TSXV. At this time, the Company is not contemplating a reactivation of the Company from the NEX Board to Tier 1 or 2 of the TSXV.

Contact:

Erinn B. Broshko
Chief Executive Officer
Email - [email protected]

About the Company

The Company is a Canadian mineral exploration company. Its principal asset is the Copper Hill Property in Northern Ontario. The Company is a reporting issuer in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario and its shares trade on the NEX Board of the TSXV under the symbol "GHR.H".

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, certain information presented herein constitutes "forward-looking information", particularly statements concerning obtaining TSXV approval and shareholder approval, and closing, of the proposed acquisition of mining claims and joint venture interests from Mr. Young and the importance and potential value to the Company if such acquisition is completed. Such statements contained in this press release are solely opinions and forecasts which are uncertain and subject to risks. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of the forward-looking information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made, by third parties in respect of the matters disclosed in this press release.

SOURCE: Golden Harp Resources, Inc.

Biohaven said on Wednesday its experimental depression drug did not meet the main goal of a mid-stage trial, adding to a string of trial and regulatory setbacks for the drugmaker this year.

The Christmas week is known for joy, celebration, and all things festive, and in recent history, an Xmas-themed crypto token. While these tokens are often expected to rally around the holiday, such moves occur far less frequently than anticipated, leaving many investors vulnerable to short-lived hype and potential losses.

In line with the same, BeInCrypto has analysed three such Christmas crypto tokens that the investors should stay away from in 2025.

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SANTA HAT (SANTAHAT)SANTA HAT previously demonstrated the risks tied to seasonal crypto tokens. After launch, the token surged 739% before collapsing 98.85% within three weeks, well before Christmas. The sharp reversal erased gains and highlighted how holiday-themed hype often fails to sustain long-term price appreciation.

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SANTA HAT Price 2024. Source: GeckoTerminalMomentum briefly returned during August and September, but selling pressure resumed in early October. Since then, SANTA HAT has plunged 88.7%, hitting a five-month low. Current price action suggests further downside, with a likely move toward the $0.00002502 support. A breakdown there risks a near-total loss.

SANTA HAT Price Analysis. Source: GeckoTerminalDespite more than 21,100 holders and locked liquidity, fundamentals have not translated into price stability. Historical performance remains the dominant signal. Past cycles show repeated failures to recover, reinforcing a bearish outlook for SANTA HAT despite its structurally sound on-chain mechanics.

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Rizzmas (RIZZMAS)RIZZMAS illustrates the risks tied to Christmas-themed crypto tokens. Last year, the token surged 2,384% ahead of December before collapsing 93.6% by Christmas. The pattern reflects speculative hype rather than sustainable demand, leaving late investors exposed to sharp losses during seasonal reversals.

Over the past month, RIZZMAS has shed 72% of its earlier gains, despite reaching a yearly high of $0.00002258. Current price action signals continued weakness. Market structure suggests further downside, with the token at risk of losing nearly all remaining value in the coming sessions.

RIZZMAS Price Analysis. Source: GeckoTerminalA prudent approach favors caution. Seasonal tokens may appear attractive or fundamentally sound, yet often lack real utility or long-term growth drivers. Historical performance shows repeated boom-and-bust cycles, making capital preservation more important than chasing short-lived thematic rallies.

GigaMas (GIGAMAS)GIGAMAS represents a newer example of seasonal crypto tokens failing to sustain value. Launched less than two months ago, the Christmas-themed crypto token surged 325% during its initial rally before collapsing 75%. It now trades near $0.00001831, reflecting a rapid loss of speculative momentum.

Recovery prospects appear extremely limited. The technical structure shows weak demand and persistent selling pressure. GIGAMAS is likely to break below the $0.00001524 support, with further downside toward $0.00001000. A move through these levels could erase nearly all remaining value.

GIGAMAS Price Analysis. Source: GeckoTerminalThis trend is critical for GIGAMAS’ roughly 2,000 holders to recognize. Holiday-themed tokens lack durable utility and long-term adoption. Historical performance suggests these assets behave like speculative traps, with sharp collapses typically accelerating as Christmas approaches.

Key Takeaways DY completed the $1.63B Power Solutions acquisition, adding a leading Mid-Atlantic electrical contractor.Dycom expects the deal to be immediately accretive to EBITDA margins, EPS, and free cash flow.DY adds a data center-focused business with ~15% revenue CAGR and a backlog exceeding $1B.
Dycom Industries Inc. (DY - Free Report) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Power Solutions, LLC, a leading Mid-Atlantic electrical contractor serving data centers, for approximately $1.63 billion in cash and about 1.0 million shares of Dycom common stock. The transaction was announced on Nov. 19, 2025. The company has also updated its existing credit agreement to support the transaction.

Power Solutions positions Dycom at the center of accelerating demand for digital infrastructure. The acquisition combines Power Solutions’ leadership in electrical infrastructure with Dycom’s scale and fiber expertise, strengthening the company’s ability to capitalize on powerful secular growth trends in digital infrastructure services.

Following the news, shares of DY gained 0.6% in after-hours trading yesterday.

DY’s Financially Accretive TransactionThis transaction creates meaningful financial value for DY and is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted EBITDA margins and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS), while improving free cash flow. DY’s long-term financial discipline remains intact, and the combined company is expected to reduce net leverage to around 2x within 12 to 18 months. The acquisition further diversifies services by adding Power Solutions’ electrical contracting capabilities, supports cross-selling across digital infrastructure markets, and expands execution capacity with more than 2,800 skilled employees.

Power Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical electrical infrastructure for data centers and other essential industries in the Washington, D.C.–Maryland–Virginia (DMV) region, the world’s largest data center market. The company is a strong financial fit, with a 15% four-year revenue CAGR, EBITDA margins in the mid- to high teens and expected 2025 revenue of about $1 billion. The business is high quality, immediately accretive, and supported by a backlog exceeding $1 billion in the DMV region.

DY’s Inorganic EffortsAs demonstrated by its recent acquisitions, strategic M&A remains a key pillar of Dycom’s growth strategy, complementing organic growth while expanding the company’s reach into new markets and product categories. During the third-quarter earnings call, management emphasized Dycom’s long-standing acquisition strategy, supported by a well-established integration model that enables seamless onboarding of acquired businesses. This approach preserves the culture and local leadership of acquired companies while leveraging Dycom’s scale, financial strength, and operational expertise.

Dycom has a strong track record of successful integrations. Most recently, the company completed the acquisition of Black & Veatch’s public-carrier wireless infrastructure business in fiscal 2025, strengthening its wireless construction capabilities and expanding its footprint in several high-demand markets.

DY’s Share Price PerformanceDY stock has gained 27% in the past three months, outperforming the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry’s 6.9% rise.

The company remains confident in its long-term growth prospects, supported by sustained demand for fiber infrastructure, robust activity from long-standing carrier partners, and accelerating demand from leading hyperscalers that continues to drive cost efficiencies and margin expansion. However, seasonality risks and tariff-related uncertainties may pose risks to project costs and planning in the upcoming period.

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DY’s Zacks Rank & Other Key PicksCurrently, Dycom sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Some other top-ranked stocks from the Construction sector are:

Everus Construction Group (ECG - Free Report) presently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 51.8%, on average. ECG stock has soared 45.7% in the past six months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ECG’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 7.4% and 5.7%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels.

 Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL - Free Report) flaunts a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 14%, on average. Sterling Infrastructure stock has rallied 40.7% in the past six months.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for STRL’s 2026 sales and EPS indicates growth of 19.1% and 14.6%, respectively, from the prior-year levels.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD - Free Report) sports a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 65.5%, on average. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock stock has gained 11.6% in the past six months.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GLDD’s 2026 sales indicates growth of 4.8%, while EPS indicates a decline of 0.2% from the prior-year levels.

Bitcoin slipped below $87,000 into the holiday week, with price action compressing rather than breaking down as liquidity thins and sentiment cools.

According to recent market updates, positioning looks cautious but not panicked, with buyers engaging near support despite risk-off flows.

Market snapshot into year-end
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The Crypto Fear and Greed Index sits at 27, placing conditions in “fear” territory, but without signs of disorderly selling.

Total digital asset market capitalization is near $2.94 trillion, while daily trading volume has eased to about $90.6 billion as participation fades ahead of the holidays.

Institutional flows are leaning risk-off in the short term. Crypto ETFs recorded net outflows of $284.1 million on December 23, which has weighed on momentum but looks like rebalancing rather than exits.

Leverage remains elevated. Aggregate open interest across derivatives is around $760 billion, dominated by perpetual futures, a setup that often precedes volatility when ranges compress.

Market structure continues to favour Bitcoin over other tokens. BTC dominance has risen to 59.1% versus Ethereum, near 12%, while the Altcoin Season Index at 18/100 reinforces a Bitcoin-led market.

Implied volatility reflects that defensive tilt. Bitcoin’s implied volatility near 44.6 is notably below Ethereum’s 68.7, suggesting BTC is being treated as a lower-beta core holding within the sector.

Technical levels to watch
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On lower timeframes, BTC is trading near $87,200 and consolidating inside a descending channel that has guided the price since the early-December peak near $94,600.

Buyers have repeatedly defended the $86,500–$86,700 area, with price hovering around the channel midline as moving averages flatten and momentum cools.

Recent candlesticks show small real bodies and wicks in both directions, while RSI near 43 is forming higher lows, hinting at a budding bullish divergence.

A push above $88,800 could open $90,600 and $92,700. A loss of $86,500 would expose $83,800 and $81,600.

What history suggests for 2026
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As of December 24, 2025, Bitcoin trades around $87,000, down 6.8% year-to-date and nearly 30% below its 2025 peak after opening near $94,120 and topping above $126,000 intraday in October.

It is also down more than 22% since October 1, with tax-loss harvesting and thin liquidity keeping it in a narrow $86,700–$88,200 range.

Notably, Bitcoin is down 7.5% since Christmas Eve 2024. In the past three instances when BTC ended Christmas Eve lower year-over-year (2014, 2018, 2022), the following year averaged around a 100% gain.

Red Christmas YearPrice (Dec 24)The Drop (vs Prior Dec 24)Following Christmas PriceFollowing Year Gain2014$323▼ 51.5%$455+40.9%2018$4,079▼ 70.7%$7,323+79.5%2022$16,822▼ 66.9%$43,665+159.6%2025 (Now)~$87,340▼ 7.2%???(TBD)Those episodes saw declines of 51.4%, 70.8%, and 66.9% followed by rebounds of 40.9%, 79.4%, and 159.8% respectively.

If the pattern repeats, 2026 scenarios range from $125,000–$150,000 in a conservative case to $175,000–$200,000+ in a bull case, based on the average forward return.

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee maintains a $200,000 target for early 2026, while Grayscale sees potential for an all-time high in the first half of 2026 and Bitwise expects a break from the four-year cycle.

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With Christmas approaching, attention to crypto prices is rising. Even though holiday trading tends to be lighter, big moves can still happen.

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Current market scenarioBitcoin price prediction: Bulls face strong resistanceEthereum price prediction: Selling pressure persistsXRP price prediction: Limited upside, key support in focusBottom line
Here’s a snapshot of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), plus the levels that could guide the next moves.

Summary

With Christmas approaching, crypto trading is lighter, but significant price moves are still possible.
Bitcoin struggles to break $90,000, with support around $85,500 and resistance near $93,000–$94,000.
Ethereum trades below $3,000, with key support at $2,600 unless it climbs above $3,200.
XRP holds near $1.86, could test support at $1.77, and may reach $1.96 if market sentiment improves.
Overall, the crypto market remains cautious and sideways, with traders watching key levels for the next big move.

Current market scenario
As of December 24, crypto’s looking somewhat bearish, with most major coins slipping lower. The recent rally is slowing, and traders are adopting a more cautious approach.

Institutional demand is easing, retail activity is slowing, and Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are struggling to clear key resistance levels. That means the market could stay stuck sideways — or slide a bit more.

Bitcoin price prediction: Bulls face strong resistance
Bitcoin is struggling to break above $90,000 and is currently trading around $87,000. The rejection points to fading bullish momentum, with both institutional demand and BTC wallet growth showing signs of slowing.

BTC 1-day chart, December 2025 | Source: crypto.news
If the BTC price stays under pressure, it could move down toward the $85,500 support area, with additional losses possible if that level doesn’t hold.

BTC would need a solid daily close above $90,000 to bring bulls back into the game, potentially pushing prices toward $93,000–$94,000. Until then, caution is likely to prevail among traders.

Ethereum price prediction: Selling pressure persists
Ethereum is trading around $2,930 after slipping under $3,000, showing that caution remains in the market. Net outflows indicate investors are still withdrawing.

ETH 1-day chart, December 2025 | Source: crypto.news
Unless the ETH price can break above $3,000–$3,200, further declines are possible, with $2,600 acting as the next major support.

XRP price prediction: Limited upside, key support in focus
Ripple is holding near $1.86, as uncertainty keeps price action muted. XRP seems trapped between fading momentum and nearby support levels.

XRP 1-day chart, December 2025 | Source: crypto.news
If the XRP price slips, we could see it testing support around $1.77. A bounce from there might take it up toward $1.96, but don’t expect huge gains unless the overall market mood improves.

Bottom line
Crypto traders aren’t feeling too optimistic right now. Bitcoin can’t seem to push past $90,000, Ethereum is still stuck under $3,000, and XRP is trapped in a tight range with the bears calling the shots.

Until the market decides what it wants to do, it will stay bouncy and sideways. Keep an eye on those important levels — they’re likely to spark the next big shift.

Circle platform promising tokenized gold, silver swaps is 'fake,' company saysThe release, distributed on Christmas Eve, used Circle branding and claimed to quote executives, but a Circle spokesperson said it was "not real." Dec 24, 2025, 6:54 p.m.

A press release published on Christmas Eve claimed that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, had launched a new platform offering tokenized gold and silver trading.

However, it is "fake," a Circle spokesperson told CoinDesk.

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The platform, launched under the name CircleMetals, was promoted through a press release distributed on Dec. 24, a date when many U.S. businesses are closed or operating at limited capacity, and response times are slower.

The release described a new service enabling 24/7 swaps between USDC and purported gold (GLDC) and silver (SILC) tokens, supposedly backed by COMEX-linked liquidity. Oddly, it prompted users to swap on the platform and receive "1.25% in $CIRM rewards." CoinDesk couldn't verify the said CIRM token, which doesn't appear to be listed on major data aggregators.

The website asks users to connect their wallets to enable their ability to swap for the supposed precious metals tokens. It is generally considered a bad idea to connect wallets directly to unverified websites, as malicious actors can then drain user wallets.

A screenshot of the CircleMetals wallet connection pop-up. (Francisco Rodrigues/CoinDesk)

The release even used Circle branding and claimed to quote executives, including CEO Jeremy Allaire.

"Confirmed this is not real," a spokesperson told CoinDesk when asked.

The press release announcing the product, distributed via a crypto-focused PR wire, includes links to what appears to be a swap platform that allows users to connect their addresses and offers rewards for swaps of the supposed tokenized gold and silver tokens.

The PR firm that originally listed the press release, ChainWire, declined to comment.

While the website remains live, there is no evidence to suggest that GLDC or SILC tokens exist or that any legitimate financial institution is involved.

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Crypto user loses $50 million in 'address poisoning' scam

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The scammer sent a small "dust" amount to the victim's transaction history, causing the victim to copy the address and send $50M to the scammer's address.

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A crypto user lost $50 million in USDT after falling for an "address poisoning" scam, where a scammer created a wallet address that closely resembled the intended destination address.The scammer sent a small "dust" amount to the victim's transaction history, causing the victim to copy the address and send $49,999,950 USDT to the scammer's address.The victim has published an onchain message demanding the return of 98% of the stolen funds within 48 hours, offering a $1 million white-hat bounty, and threatening legal escalation and criminal charges if the funds are not returned.Read full story

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Bitcoin is on track to post the second-worst Q4 performance in history. So far in Q4 2025, the crypto asset has declined by 22.8%, reinforcing Christmas blues as it consolidates losses above $85k. 

In fact, across broader asset categories, gold was the best performer, with 69% annual gains, while Bitcoin was the worst performer, with a 5% loss. 

Which begs the question: What’s next for Bitcoin [BTC] into the end-of-year?

A potential BTC bounce post-Christmas?
According to the crypto trading desk, QCP, the Christmas holiday’s thin liquidity and the massive Options expiry on the 26th of December, would trigger volatility. But QCP analysts were slightly optimistic and added, 

“Downside positioning has eased as 85k Put open interest drifts lower, while 100k Calls persist, pointing to tentative Santa rally optimism.”

The firm also highlighted that bearish sentiment has eased, but the markets could still remain range-bound until the 31st of December. 

However, Options analyst David projected an explosive upside move after Christmas Day. 

“Expect chop until Christmas, followed by a potential explosive move once the pin is released.” 

Source: David/X

David highlighted that big players were pinning price between $85K-$90K via put wall (bearish bets) and call wall (bullish bets), translating to $300 million in gamma exposure.

However, after the expiry on Boxing Day, BTC could potentially break out of its range. 

A similar positioning was painted by liquidation heatmaps. Upside liquidity pools (short positions) were concentrated at $90K and $95K, while downside positions were at $84K.

This suggested potential wild swings that could tag these levels. 

Source: CoinAnk

BTC demand has evaporated
That being said, CryptoQuant cautioned that BTC’s demand has contracted and could usher in deeper bear market capitulation. Part of the analytics firm’s report read, 

“The demand growth entered a slowdown period since early October and is now growing below trend. As such, we believe most of this cycle’s demand growth has passed, with the corresponding bearish effect on price.”

Source: CryptoQuant

CryptoQuant added that BTC’s bear market could bottom out at $56k with immediate support at $70K, citing historical data. 

Final Thoughts 

BTC could front a bullish breakout of its $85K-$90K price range after Boxing Day. 
However, in the mid-term, the overall demand has contracted and could morph into a bear market. 

Metaplanet is now officially aiming for 210,000 BTC in its treasury by the end of 2027, worth around $18.5 billion as of current prices.

The Japanese Bitcoin treasury company’s board just passed a vote at an extraordinary shareholder meeting, according to a post on X by strategy director Dylan LeClair, who confirmed that shareholders unanimously backed the equity moves.

These will allow Metaplanet to use financing tools to buy more Bitcoin without instantly cutting the value of shares held by current investors. So, dilution is delayed, not dodged.

5/5 Proposals Approved at the @Metaplanet Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting

1) Approve shift of capital stock and capital reserve to capital surplus to increase capacity for preferred share dividends & potential share buybacks. ✅

2) Increase the total number of authorized…

— Dylan LeClair (@DylanLeClair) December 22, 2025

To make this work, Metaplanet is issuing new shares; Class A, which is more expensive but gives voting rights, and Class B, which is cheaper, has no votes, but more flexibility for smaller investors.

These shares come loaded with features, like floating rates, meaning interest that changes over time with the market, so that investors pay less upfront but take on changing returns. Also, they’ll pay quarterly dividends. That’s four payments a year. Not bad, considering most Bitcoin-focused firms don’t even touch dividends.

With the Class B preferred shares, investors will get a 10-year, 130% “issuer call”. In plain English? The company can buy back the shares after 10 years for 130% of what they originally cost. There’s also a put right feature.

If Metaplanet doesn’t go public within a year, investors can force the company to buy back the shares at a pre-set price. This gives some safety to buyers worried about liquidity or exit options.

Crypto winter or not, Japan-based digital asset treasuries are still spending. Two other DATs on the Tokyo Stock Exchange have recently bought around $2.6 million worth of Bitcoin. Both plan to keep buying more in 2026.

This is happening while most crypto treasuries globally are taking heavy hits or trading below their asset value. But that hasn’t stopped Metaplanet.

Hermes Lux, an analyst who follows Bitcoin treasuries, said the company’s stock could jump 1,500% by the end of 2027, assuming Bitcoin grows 40% a year and Metaplanet hits its goal of 100,000 BTC by 2026 and 210,000 BTC by 2027. For 2026 alone, Lux expects a 402% upside on the stock. Again, that’s if Bitcoin performs and the firm keeps buying.

Source: Hermes Lux/X
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All three have bounced back over the past month. Gains range between 6% and 28%, even as Bitcoin itself only managed under 1%. Strategy’s MSTR, by comparison, dropped 12% in the same period. That gap has started to catch attention, and not in a subtle way.

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EAST HANOVER, N.J., Dec. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall in the United States of CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites Brookie. This voluntary recall is being conducted because of an incorrect mixing process that resulted in the formation of small corn starch clumps in the product. Due to the characteristics and size of the small starch clumps, the clump could constitute a choking hazard, particularly in special risk groups, such as young children and the elderly.

This recall is limited exclusively to the CHIPS AHOY! Baked Bites Brookie products with Best When Used By Dates listed in the grid below, available at a limited number of retail stores nationwide. No other CHIPS AHOY! or Mondelēz Global LLC products are included in, or affected by, this recall.

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18MAY2026       There have been no reports of injury or illness reported to Mondelēz Global LLC to date related to this product, and we are issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution.

Consumers who have this product should not eat it. Consumers can contact the company at 1-855-535-5948 Monday–Friday, 9 am to 6 pm ET for more information.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2024 net revenues of approximately $36.4 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, RITZ, LU, CLIF BAR and TATE’S BAKE SHOP biscuits and baked snacks, as well as CADBURY DAIRY MILK, MILKA and TOBLERONE chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on X at www.x.com/MDLZ.

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Key Takeaways AEO, URBN, BOOT and GAP emerge as apparel names aligned with an improving consumer spending backdrop.Better inventory balance, fewer promotions and cost discipline are supporting margin recovery efforts.Brand focus, omnichannel execution and selective expansion aim to capture demand as confidence rebuilds.
After a few challenging years, marked by persistent inflation, shifting consumer priorities and uneven discretionary spending, the retail apparel and footwear industry may finally be setting up for its next major upcycle. With interest rates expected to stabilize, wage growth improving and inventory levels returning to healthier levels, 2026 could mark a turning point as consumers regain confidence and begin spending more freely on fashion and discretionary categories.

Against this backdrop, a handful of retail apparel stocks such as American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO - Free Report) , Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN - Free Report) , Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT - Free Report) and The Gap, Inc. (GAP - Free Report) appear well-positioned to outperform as the next consumer rally unfolds.

The apparel and footwear space has undergone a reset in the past several quarters. Retailers have focused on clearing excess inventory, reducing promotional intensity and improving sourcing and supply-chain efficiency to protect margins. At the same time, easing freight costs, improved demand forecasting and more disciplined buying are helping restore pricing power, allowing well-managed brands to translate modest top-line growth into stronger profitability.

Looking to the anticipated consumer rebound in 2026, apparel companies with strong brand relevance, differentiated product offerings and agile omnichannel strategies should be best positioned to capture renewed discretionary spending. Firms that can balance full-price selling with controlled promotions, expand their reach across both physical and digital channels, and continue investing in innovation are likely to emerge as winners. In this environment, the following four retail apparel stocks stand out as potential leaders in the next phase of the consumer recovery.

4 Prominent Stocks to WatchAmerican Eagle: Brand-Led Growth With Operational DisciplineAmerican Eagle  is advancing a brand-led growth strategy focused on stronger merchandising, impactful marketing and tighter operational execution. Management emphasized improved product assortments and better in-stock positions, particularly in denim, which are driving higher traffic and digital engagement. Aerie and Offline continue to lead growth, supported by broad-based category strength and expanding brand awareness. The company is also leveraging AI thoughtfully, especially within Aerie’s marketing and community-driven initiatives, to enhance authenticity and customer connection.

On the operational side, AEO highlighted disciplined cost management, including lower cost per shipment in its direct business and leverage in buying, occupancy and warehousing, driven by higher sales. These initiatives are helping support profitability while navigating a dynamic macro and tariff environment.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Eagle’s current fiscal-year sales and EPS implies growth of 2.4% and a decline of 23.6%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s actuals. For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate indicates a 2.6% rise in sales and 18.8% growth in earnings. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 35.1%, on average. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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Urban Outfitters: Portfolio Diversification & Strong ExecutionUrban Outfitters’ diversified brand portfolio continues to drive broad-based growth, brand relevance and market share gains across channels and geographies, supported by improved merchandising, disciplined promotions and strong customer engagement. Investments in product curation, inventory flow and store execution are enhancing full-price sell-through and operational efficiency.

The accelerating recovery at Urban Outfitters, steady lifestyle-led momentum at Anthropologie, and growth from Free People and FP Movement reinforce the portfolio’s resilience. Nuuly’s rapidly scaling subscription model further strengthens URBN’s ecosystem and recurring revenue profile. Together, URBN’s disciplined execution, margin focus, and balanced growth strategy underscore its improving profitability and strengthening competitive position.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Urban Outfitters’ current fiscal-year sales and EPS implies growth of 10.8% and 29.8%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s actuals. For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate indicates a 7.8% rise in sales and 9.6% growth in earnings. This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.3%, on average.

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Boot Barn: Brand Momentum & Expansion-Driven GrowthBoot Barn stands out as a category-defining retailer with a powerful brand position in western and work-related apparel, supported by a growing portfolio of exclusive labels that deepen differentiation and margin resilience. Management continues to execute effectively on its store-first growth strategy while using omnichannel capabilities to amplify brand reach, drive traffic and reinforce customer engagement across physical and digital platforms. Strategic investments in merchandising discipline, supply-chain efficiency and targeted use of AI are enhancing the customer experience and improving operational agility.

At the same time, disciplined promotional activity and a focus on full-price selling underscore the company’s strong pricing power and brand relevance. With an expanded addressable market, a long runway for store expansion and a scalable operating model, Boot Barn appears well-positioned to deliver sustained growth and long-term shareholder value.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boot Barn’s current fiscal-year sales and EPS calls for growth of 16.2% and 20.5%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s actuals. For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate indicates a 13.3% year-over-year rise in sales and 13.8% growth in earnings. This Zacks Rank #2 company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.4%, on average.

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The Gap: Operational Discipline & Recovery TrajectoryThe Gap highlighted continued progress in stabilizing the business, driven by tighter inventory management, improved product execution and disciplined cost control. Management emphasized better alignment between merchandising and demand, helping reduce promotional pressure and support healthier margins. Supply chain and operational efficiencies remained a key focus, contributing to improved execution across stores and digital channels.

Marketing efforts are becoming more targeted, strengthening customer engagement and brand relevance. While consumer demand remains uneven, management expressed confidence in ongoing operational improvements, positioning the company to navigate the uneven turf.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for The Gap’s current fiscal-year sales and EPS implies growth of 1.8% and a decline of 2.7%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s actuals. For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate indicates a 2.4% rise in sales and 6.5% growth in earnings. This Zacks Rank #2 company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 19.1%, on average.

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To say that 2025 proved to be a fruitful year for both metals and the miners who cultivate them would likely be an understatement. 

For instance, gold and its miners have largely enjoyed a terrific run of late. With rate cuts back on the menu and the dollar’s strength being threatened, many are turning to the metal as a store of value. 

Gold isn’t the only metal that investors saw put up potent results in 2025. Silver has hit year-to-date gains well over 100%, buoyed by supply constraints and advantages similar to what gold brings to the table. 

Copper’s on the rise, as well. Empowered by mine disruptions, renewable energy demand, and rate cuts, the metal is also creating a potential buy opportunity.

All the momentum that the metal and mining industries are seeing could benefit the funds that are exposed to these sectors. This includes many of the funds within the ETF lineup of Sprott Asset Management, which provide a distinct focus on both precious metals and their respective mining sectors. Furthermore, these funds, and Sprott’s investment philosophy as a whole, could be in a good position to see new success in 2026. 

“Clearly, you have to be mindful of corrections. That’s a normal part of the markets, and we’ve had a tremendous run,” noted Whitney George, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, in a recent interview. “But I do think corrections represent opportunities for investors if they come. None of the fundamentals has changed, and this is a very new trade.”

“People have largely overlooked the mining industry for decades,” George added. “They’ve been focused on many other things. Fundamental results are expected to be very strong due to robust metal prices and contained costs. It’s just the beginning in terms of the audience or investors discovering this space. There’s still a long way to go.”

Tackle Mining Industry Exposure with Experienced ETF Strategies
There are plenty of different funds from Sprott that investors can tap into in order to gain access to the mining industry. For instance, the Sprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF (GBUG) might stick out as a potential solution. 

True to its name, GBUG invests in both gold and silver miners, providing blended access to two distinct industries that are both seeing strong results at the moment. Furthermore, the fund is actively managed, allowing further adaptability and flexibility to react to changing conditions. 

The Sprott Copper Miners ETF (COPP) could also offer a compelling use case. This fund invests in both physical copper and the companies that mine it. 

Though GBUG and COPP focus on different mining industries, the funds both offer interesting ways to capitalize on miner momentum. For those who are betting on the mining industry to continue gaining traction in 2026, these ETFs could be well-positioned for the new year. 

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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs):  SETM, LITP, URNM, URN, COPP, COPJ, NIKL, SGDM, SGDJ, SLVR, GBUG, METL

Physical Bullion Funds: PHYS, PSLV, CEF, and SPPP.

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Key Takeaways lululemon's 3Q25 gross margin fell 290 bps y/y to 55.6%, with Q4 guided down 580 bps as tariffs bite.LULU uses pricing, vendor talks, DC efficiency and savings to offset more than 400 bps of tariff impact.lululemon plans faster product cycles, 35% new styles and tighter inventory to boost full-price sell-through.
lululemon athletica inc. (LULU - Free Report) is entering 2026 under pressure to maintain margins, as higher tariffs and the removal of the de minimis exemption weigh on costs. In third-quarter fiscal 2025, the gross margin declined 290 basis points (bps) year over year to 55.6%, led largely by tariff impacts and elevated markdowns as U.S. demand softened. Management expects the pressure to intensify in fourth-quarter fiscal 2025, guiding for a 580-bps gross margin decline, with tariffs alone accounting for more than 400 bps.

However, lululemon is not standing still. The company has outlined a multi-pronged mitigation strategy centered on enterprise efficiency, selective pricing actions and supply-chain optimization. Management emphasized vendor negotiations, distribution center efficiency and enterprise-wide savings as key levers to offset tariff-driven cost inflation over time. Pricing increases implemented so far have shown elasticity in line with expectations, suggesting room to protect margins without materially hurting demand.

Product strategy also plays a role. lululemon is accelerating new style penetration to 35% in spring 2026, while shortening product development cycles and expanding chase capabilities. By keeping inventory units below sales growth and reacting faster to winning styles, management aims to lift full-price sell-through and reduce markdown dependency.

While management acknowledges that margin headwinds will persist into fiscal 2026, the balance sheet provides flexibility. With $1 billion in cash and no debt, lululemon can absorb near-term pressure while investing in efficiency and product innovation. The key question for investors is whether these initiatives can outpace tariff costs quickly enough to stabilize margins as U.S. demand recovers.

Do Tariffs Pose Similar Margin Threats for LULU’s Rivals: CROX & RL?With tariffs driving up sourcing costs across apparel, the question is whether Crocs Inc. (CROX - Free Report) and Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL - Free Report) can defend margins as effectively as lululemon.

Crocs faces clear margin pressure as tariffs shaved about 230 bps from the gross margin in third-quarter 2025. However, management is pushing back through higher ASPs, lower negotiated product costs and aggressive cost savings, including $150 million identified between 2025 and 2026. With promotions dialed down and inventory tightly managed, CROX believes margin erosion can be contained despite ongoing tariff-driven cost headwinds.

Ralph Lauren is navigating tariff-driven cost pressures with disciplined pricing and tight cost control. Management highlighted selective price increases, supply-chain diversification, and lower freight and input costs as key margin offsets. A favorable mix shift toward higher-margin categories and regions, alongside reduced promotional intensity, is helping protect profitability. These levers position RL to limit margin erosion even as tariffs continue to weigh on costs.

The Zacks Rundown for LULUlululemon’s shares have gained 23.6% in the past three months compared with the industry’s rise of 1%.

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From a valuation standpoint, LULU trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 16.51X, lower than the industry’s 16.6X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for lululemon’s fiscal 2025 and 2026 earnings implies year-over-year declines of 11% and 1.4%, respectively. Earnings estimates for fiscal 2025 have been northbound in the past 30 days, whereas estimates for fiscal 2026 have been southbound in the same period.

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya, Swissquote senior market analyst, details why tech memory names have seen a robust rally and outlines the outlook for 2026. She joins Katie Greifeld on “Bloomberg Tech.

What You Need to Know
Alphabet-backed Motive Technologies this week filed a statement with the SEC indicating the fleet management software company's its intention to go public. The news marks another sign that 2026 could be a busy year for new listings and, particularly, those linked to AI.

Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for IPOs. Add Motive Technologies to the list.

The AI-enabled fleet management software firm filed its Form S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, saying it had applied to list on the New York Stock Exchange using the symbol "MTVE." The company has not said how many shares it intends to sale, or at what price.

Why This Matters to Investors
Experts generally believe 2026 could be a banner year for IPOs, which can represent a signal for investor optimism—especially if those offerings are received when they actually hit the market. Next year is seen as potentially heralding both a solid number of new offerings, and some big ones.

Next year is expected to be a busy year for IPOs—and to include some potentially massive offerings. Tech firms expected to file next year include Elon Musk's SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic. Renaissance Capital in its 2026 outlook for IPOs estimated some 200 of them next year, raising as much as $60 billion.

"We expect to see the past year’s uptick in venture-backed issuance to continue, particularly as more AI-related companies mature and seek to tap into growing demand from public investors," Renaissance wrote. "Themes like fintech, healthtech, digital assets, and defense should carry into the coming year."

San Francisco-based Motive, whose Series F convertible preferred stock owners include Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google Ventures, said revenue for the nine months through Sept. 30 rose 22% year-over-year to $327 million. It estimates that its technology has helped prevent thousands of accidents, save lives and offer customers fuel and fraud savings.

The company in its filing said it intended to use the proceeds from the offering for "working capital and other general corporate purposes." Bloomberg this summer said Motive raised $150 million at an undisclosed valuation.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 24, 2025) - Metal Source Mining Inc. (CSE: MSM) (OTCQB: SFRIF) (FSE: E9Z) (the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement financing of 3,400,000 units in the capital of the Company (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.30 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $1,020,000 (the "Offering"). Each Unit purchased will include one common share and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant.

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Anthropic’s Claude AI, widely regarded for its conservative and transparent analytical style, has released forward-looking price projections for Solana (SOL), Ripple’s XRP, and Sui (SUI) as 2025 draws to a close.

According to the model, all three assets are entering a period of heightened volatility, with the potential for sharp price movements beginning around Christmas and extending into early 2026, a window historically marked by thin liquidity and exaggerated market reactions.

Claude AI Projects SOL $275–$400 Bull Case vs $110–$150 Bear RangeClaude AI’s bullish outlook for Solana aligns closely with projections from Bitwise and other institutional analysts who expect SOL to set new all-time highs by 2026, with upside targets ranging between $275 and $400.

This thesis is anchored on three core drivers: accelerating ETF adoption, improving technical infrastructure, and growing real-world asset tokenization.

Source: Claude AIBy mid-2025, Solana-linked ETFs had already attracted more than $2 billion in inflows, with JPMorgan estimating that figure could reach $6 billion by mid-2026.

Source: TradingViewOn-chain fundamentals further reinforce this optimism, as Solana’s total value locked surged to $4.6 billion, while the network processes tens of millions of daily transactions across DeFi, gaming, and NFT ecosystems.

However, Claude’s bearish scenario highlights technical fragility and macro risks. Key support at $116–120 remains critical, with a breakdown potentially opening a move toward $110–150.

Claude AI Says XRP Targets $5–$8 Upside With $1.40–$2.15 Downside RiskClaude AI identifies regulatory clarity and ETF-driven institutional demand as the backbone of XRP’s bullish case.

Following Ripple’s settlement with the SEC, XRP ETFs reportedly attracted over $1 billion within weeks, with projections of $4–8 billion in inflows by late 2026.

This surge has removed roughly 15% of the circulating supply from exchanges, introducing structural scarcity.

Source: Claude AIThe launch of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin adds another layer, as increased stablecoin activity could drive XRP liquidity demand.

Tokenized real-world assets on the XRP Ledger reached $394.6 million, while Ripple has stated ambitions to capture 14% of SWIFT’s $20+ trillion payment volume over the next five years.

Under supportive macro conditions and continued regulatory clarity, Claude projects XRP could reach $5–8 by the end of 2026.

Source: TradingViewThe bearish outlook, however, centers on declining on-chain usage. Monthly transaction volumes have trended downward for two years, raising doubts about XRP’s role as a bridge currency.

Competition from stablecoins like USDC and high-performance chains such as Solana and Cardano further pressures adoption.

XRP remains 48% below its July 2025 high of $3.66, and failure to break resistance near $2.35 could see it consolidate between $1.40 and $2.15 through 2026.

Anthropic’s Claude AI Says SUI Targets $4–$7 Growth Despite $1.10–$1.70 Consolidation RiskClaude AI assigns SUI a bullish target range of $4–7, driven by explosive DeFi growth and rising institutional interest.

Sui’s TVL has surged from $25 million at launch to over $2.6 billion, making it the fastest-growing non-EVM Layer-1.

Source: Claude AIDaily DEX volumes reached $367.9 million, while stablecoin market capitalization surpassed $415 million following native USDC integration.

Institutional momentum is building, with Grayscale launching SUI Trust products and 21Shares filing for a spot ETF.

Source: TradingViewStill, SUI trades 67% below its $4.33 all-time high and below its 200-day moving average, signaling technical damage.

Despite strong ecosystem metrics, price weakness reflects investor caution. Claude’s bearish scenario places SUI in a $1.10–1.70 consolidation range if macro conditions deteriorate post-2025.

Maxi Doge (MAXI) Presale Draws $4.4M in Early CapitalWhile Claude’s analysis focuses on large-cap assets, early-stage presales can offer asymmetric upside.

Maxi Doge ($MAXI) has raised nearly $4.4 million and positions itself as a next-generation Dogecoin alternative on Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network.

The presale offers staking rewards of up to 71% APY, with the token currently priced at $0.0002745 ahead of scheduled stage increases.

To get into the presale, visit the official presale website and stay updated through Maxi Doge’s official X and Telegram channels.

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