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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until January 2, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between June 20, 2025 and November 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of CarMax and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-kmx/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 2, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

CarMax and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On September 25, 2025, the Company announced its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 financial results, disclosing among other things, that retail unit sales had decreased 5.4%, comparable store unit sales had decreased 6.3%, wholesale units had decreased 2.2%, and that net earnings per diluted share of $0.64 compared to $0.85 a year ago.

On this news, the price of CarMax’s shares fell $11.5 per share, or 20.07%, to close at $45.60 per share on September 25, 2025.

The case is Cap v. CarMax, Inc., No. 25-cv-03602.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected] 
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until January 26, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (“Sprouts” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: SFM), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between June 4, 2025 and October 29, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Sprouts and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-sfm/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 26, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

Sprouts and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On October 29, 2025, the Company announced its third quarter fiscal 2025 results, disclosing comparable stores sales growth below expectations as well as disappointing fourth quarter guidance and cuts to its full year estimates, despite raising them only one quarter prior, due to “challenging year-on-year comparisons as well as signs of a softening consumer.”

On this news, the price of Sprouts’ shares fell from a closing market price of $104.55 per share on October 29, 2025 to $77.25 per share on October 30, 2025, a decline of about 26.11% in the span of just a single day.

The case is Singh Family Revocable Trust u/a dtd 02/18/2019 v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-04416.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 17, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between August 6, 2025 and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Coupang and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-cpng/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by February 17, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

Coupang and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company had inadequate cybersecurity protocols that allowed a former employee to access sensitive customer information for nearly six months without being detected; (ii) this subjected the Company to a materially heightened risk of regulatory and legal scrutiny; (iii) when defendants became aware that the Company had been subjected to this data breach, they did not report it in a current report filing in compliance with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission reporting rules; and (iv) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all times.

The case is Barry v. Coupang, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-10795.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., notifies investors in DeFi Technologies Inc. (“DeFi” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: DEFT) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors of DeFi Technologies who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 12, 2025 and November 14, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqcm-deft/

DeFi Technologies investors should contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqcm-deft/ to learn more.

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, on November 13, 2025, post-market, the Company announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, disclosing a nearly 20% decline in revenue, well below market expectations, and also significantly lowered its 2025 revenue forecast, from $218.6 million to approximately $116.6 million, due to “a delay in executing DeFi Alpha arbitrage opportunities previously forecasted due to the proliferation of [DAT] companies and the consolidation in digital asset price movement in the latter half of 2025.” On this news, the price of DeFi’s shares fell $0.40 per share, or 27.59%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $1.05 per share on November 17, 2025.

The case is Linkedto Partners LLC v. DeFi Technologies Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-06637.

WHAT TO DO? If you invested in DeFi Technologies and suffered a loss during the relevant time frame, you have until January 30, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff; however, your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., notifies investors in Synopsys, Inc. (“Synopsys” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: SNPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors of Synopsys who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between December 4, 2024 and September 9, 2025 and/or purchased or otherwise acquired Synopsys common stock in exchange for their shares of Ansys, Inc. (“Ansys”) common stock in the acquisition of Ansys. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-snps/

Synopsys investors should contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-snps/ to learn more.

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, on September 9, 2025, post-market, the Company announced its 3Q2025 financial results, disclosing quarterly revenue of $1.740 billion, missing its prior guidance of between $1.755 billion and $1.785 billion, and reported net income of $242.5 million, a 43% year-over-year decline from $425.9 million reported for 3Q 024. Further, the Company reported that its Design IP segment accounted for approximately 25% of revenue and came in at $426.6 million, a 7.7% decline year-over-year, and also provided guidance inferring that Design IP revenues will decline by at least 5% on a full-year basis in fiscal 2025. On this news, the price of Synopsys’ shares fell $216.59, or 35.8%, to close at $387.78 per share on September 10, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

The first-filed case is Kim v. Synopsis, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-09410. A subsequent case, New England Teamsters Pension Fund v. Synopsis, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv- 10201, expanded the class period.

WHAT TO DO? If you invested in Synopsys and suffered a loss during the relevant time frame, you have until December 30, 2025 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff; however, your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

TOP 10 Plaintiff Law Firms - According to ISS Securities Class Action Services

To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.

Contact:

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner
[email protected]
1-877-515-1850
1100 Poydras St., Suite 960
New Orleans, LA 70163

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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS AND MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / Alphinat Inc. (TSXV:NPA.H)(NEX:NPA.H) and the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) today announced the successful, on-schedule launch of the new e-Country Profile platform, a key digital resource built on Alphinat's SmartGuide® low-code platform. This milestone marks the culmination of a collaborative effort, reflecting the shared principles of accountability, diligent stewardship, and mutual respect that guided the project from its inception.

The new e-Country Profile platform is designed to provide comprehensive, frequently updated legal information related to key HCCH Conventions. It is a vital tool for HCCH members and legal professionals globally, promoting greater legal certainty and security in cross-border matters.

"The successful delivery of this project is a testament to the efficient collaboration and clear-eyed focus of both teams," said Curtis Page Chairperson Alphinat Inc. "Using our low-code technology, we were able to meet the HCCH's specific and demanding functional requirements on time and on budget. Our work together is an example of how mutual respect for each organization's mission can lead to powerful and impactful digital solutions."

The HCCH selected Alphinat's SmartGuide platform following a competitive tender process in October 2024, recognizing its ability to meet the project's technical specifications and financial constraints. This latest collaboration builds on a foundation of prior successful projects between the two organizations.

"The new e-Country Profile platform is a significant advancement for the HCCH, our member States, and the global legal community," said Mr. Philippe Lortie, First Secretary the Permanent Bureau of HccH. "We are proud of our collaboration with Alphinat, a partner that demonstrated a conservative and measured approach to delivering a high-quality, sustainable solution. The respect shown for our organization's values throughout the development process ensured the platform meets the highest standards for delivering access to justice and legal information worldwide."

The completion and launch of this project underscore the benefits of combining Alphinat's innovative, low-code technology with the HCCH's deep legal expertise to serve the international community.

About Alphinat Inc.

Alphinat is a Montreal-based software company specializing in low-code and rapid application development (RAD) solutions under its SmartGuide® platform. With a focus on enabling public and private sector organizations to build and deploy secure online applications efficiently, Alphinat has a track record of delivering innovative and reliable digital services. So, whether you choose to develop your applications with the help of our low-code platform SmartGuide®, kickstart your project using one of our pre-built apps or engage us or one of our partners to do the work for you, we're here to help you deploy better applications in record time. Visit us at https:// www.alphinat.com for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

About the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)

The HCCH is a global intergovernmental organization that works for the progressive unification of the rules of private international law. It develops and services multilateral legal instruments, such as international conventions, to create legal certainty and security in cross-border personal and commercial matters.

The project's aim is to enable the authorities concerned to complete the Country Profiles for these Conventions online, in order to facilitate access to legal and practical information by public authorities, legal practitioners and other interested parties. It is anticipated that a first set of e-Country Profiles will be available towards the end of 2024.

The majority of the project's budget will be provided by the European Union through an EU Action Grant, following a successful request for funding submitted in March 2022. The remaining 10% of the project's budget will be covered through voluntary contributions from Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, and the European Bailiffs' Foundation (EUBF).

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements in this document, including those which express management's expectations or estimations with regards to the Company's future performance constitute "constitute «forward-looking statements" as understood by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are, of necessity, based on a certain number of estimates and hypotheses; while management considers these to be accurate at the time they are expressed, they are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and risks on the commercial, economic and competitive levels. We advise readers that these forward- looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other known and unknown factors that 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 in these forward-looking statements. A number of factors could cause significant differences between actual results and those described in forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, the Company's capacity to increase acceptance of its products on the market, and to penetrate new markets; the potential existence of defects or undetected problems in the Company's products; the Company's ability to manage its growth; the Company's ability to compete with others; potential commitments; maintaining the Company's intellectual property rights and defending against litigation putting those rights in question; the Company's reliance on the knowledge of its key personnel; and the Company's access to sufficient capital to finance its future needs. This is a partial and non-exhaustive list of factors that could bear on any of our forward-looking statements. Investors are advised to not rely unduly on the forward-looking statements. This advisory applies to all forward-looking statements, whether expressed orally or in writing, attributed to Alphinat or to any individual expressing them in the name of the Company. The Company is under no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events, or other circumstances. Risks and uncertainties that bear on the Company are described in greater detail in the Company's Annual Report.

Neither 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.

For further information please contact:

Ms. Mahtab Abbasigaravand
Chief Executive Officer
Alphinat Inc.
(514) 398-9799

SOURCE: Alphinat Inc.

The self-driving car startup owned by Google parent Alphabet will update its software fleetwide to improve navigation during power outages after vehicles froze in San Francisco.

Amazon's all-time high isn't the ceiling. Cloud dominance and a booming ad business point to more upside ahead.

Shares of Amazon (AMZN +1.63%) are hovering close to an all-time high of $254.

Image source: Amazon.

But several growth catalysts can propel Amazon stock above its current price and potentially surpass its all-time high in the coming months.

Improving demand visibility
Amazon's cloud computing platform, AWS, saw revenues grow 20.2% year over year to $33 billion in the third quarter. The rapid increase in enterprise spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure has pushed AWS' backlog to $200 billion, giving it exceptional multiyear revenue visibility.

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Amazon's custom silicon chips, such as Graviton and Trainium, have strengthened AWS' price-performance advantage relative to hyperscalers, depending heavily on third-party chips. The company also plans to double data center capacity by 2027, which can further reduce costs and attract even larger workloads.

Amazon expects capital investment of $125 billion in 2025, and plans to invest even higher amounts in 2026, primarily to expand its AI infrastructure.

Advertising and retail business
Advertising has become the second most prominent growth engine. Advertising revenues increased 22% year over year to $17.7 billion in the third quarter, driven by the strong performance of its full-funnel advertising portfolio encompassing every stage of the customer purchase journey.

Advertising through Prime Video and live sports capabilities helps build brand awareness at scale, while advertising through sponsored products at the point of sale improves conversion rates. The company's partnerships with premium content providers, such as Netflix, Spotify, and Sirius XM, enable advertisers to access high-quality ad inventory through Amazon's demand-side platform (DSP).

TD Cowen analyst John Blackledge expects advertising to bring $68 billion in revenues and account for 35% of the company's total operating income in 2025. So although it's a smaller part of the total revenues, advertising is more profitable than AWS or the retail business.

Amazon's stock has reached an all-time high, yet it appears to be entering a new phase of accelerated growth. The stock can still be a good choice for long-term investors who can overlook share-price pullbacks due to profit-taking in the short term.

Manali Pradhan, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify Technology. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

A preliminary injunction in federal court cited the First Amendment, handing a win to tech companies like Apple and Google.

Oil slipped in early Asian trade. Prices were likely to remain volatile, with moves dominated by geopolitical developments, Kudotrade said.

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The automotive giant seems to be pivoting away from electric vehicles. But can it give customers what they want?

Long-term investing is usually the key to massive returns in the stock market. But sometimes you bet on the wrong horse. Ford Motor Company (F 1.23%) is an excellent example. With shares generating a total return of just 240% over the last 20 years, you would have probably been better off just keeping your money in a high-yield savings account or Treasury bonds. The S&P 500 managed a 692% total return over the same timeframe.

While the electric vehicle (EV) transition offered the potential to help the company turn over a new leaf and possibly reinvent itself, the Trump administration initiated regulatory changes that threw a wrench into those plans. Let's explore what the next five years might have in store for Ford as the iconic American automaker pivots away from EVs.

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The Trump administration has upended the American EV market
A few years ago, EVs looked set to take over the world. Not only were the vehicles cleaner to run than traditional gasoline-powered models, but they also boasted simpler designs that could theoretically lead to lower manufacturing costs and better margins as battery technology continued to improve. That said, the transition was driven by much more than just economics. Behind the scenes, governments around the world tipped the scales to favor EVs through subsidies, credits, and regulations.

To say the Trump administration has turned this trend on its head would be an understatement. U.S. EV sales collapsed by an eye-popping 41% year over year in November as demand evaporated thanks to the removal of a $7,000 tax credit for EV purchases that expired Sept. 30.

But those are just the short-term effects. Over the coming years, investors should expect gasoline-powered cars to slowly increase their sales edge over EVs because of the rollback of fuel economy standards and fines that made it more expensive to build dirtier-burning vehicles.

Has Ford given up on EVs?
Ford responded to the changing economics by sharply pivoting away from EVs. This month, the company reported a colossal $19.5 billion writedown (this is a reduction in the value of assets on its balance sheet), with almost half of that going to canceled EV models. The most prominent of these is the fully electric F-150 Lightning, which was supposed to revolutionize the market for electric pickup trucks -- providing a more mainstream alternative to controversial rival vehicles like the Tesla Cybertuck.

Ford has also canceled its $6.5 billion battery supply deal with LG Energy Solutions as it plans to shift focus to hybrid vehicles instead of full EVs. Management claims to be just following the market's demands.

Ford's transition away from EVs makes business sense in the short term. However, lithium-ion battery technology continues to improve at a rapid pace, and EVs could still eventually replace gasoline-powered vehicles -- although perhaps on a longer timeframe than initially anticipated. Ford is likely ceding market share to rivals like Rivian, which will benefit from the dramatic reduction in competition in the market for fully electric trucks and SUVs. It could be hard for Ford to win this market share back.

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Trapped between a rock and a hard place
In the near term, pivoting away from EVs and back to more traditional SUVs and trucks makes a lot of business sense for Ford. Likewise, reshoring its manufacturing footprint back to the U.S. would be the reasonable response to Donald Trump's tariff policy. However, there is no guarantee that either of these policies will last longer than Trump's four-year term. A new administration could just as easily reverse them, putting Ford in a lose-lose situation that makes long-term planning all but impossible.

Ford is one of the most obvious victims of the U.S.'s increasingly volatile and erratic economic policy. This situation is already causing the company to make multi-billion-dollar mistakes in capital allocation. Shares look very likely to continue underperforming the market for the next five years and possibly beyond. Investors should stay far away.

Oil prices posted modest rises on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session, supported by robust U.S. economic growth and the risk of supply disruptions from Venezuela and Russia.

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Focus of Article: The focus of this two-part article is to provide a very detailed analysis comparing Rithm Capital Corp. (RITM) to 17 other mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) peers I currently fully cover. I am writing this two-part article due to the continued requests that such an analysis be specifically performed on RITM and some of the company's mREIT peers at periodic intervals. For readers who just want the summarized conclusions/results, I would suggest to scroll down to the "Conclusions Drawn" section at the bottom of each part of the article.

PART 1 of this article analyzed RITM's recent results and compared several of the company's metrics to 17 mREIT peers. PART 1 also showed how RITM's book value ("BV") as of 9/30/2025 compared to the 17 other mREIT peers. PART 1 helps lead to a better understanding of the topics and analysis that will be discussed in PART 2.

The focus of PART 2 of this article is to compare RITM's recent dividend per share rates, yield percentages, and several dividend sustainability metrics to 17 mREIT peers. This analysis will show recent past data with supporting documentation within Table 11 below. This article will also discuss RITM's dividend sustainability, which is partially based on the metrics outlined in Table 11. A more in-depth analysis of RITM's dividend sustainability will be provided in Table 12 below.

By analyzing these metrics, one will better understand which mREIT generally has a safer dividend rate going forward versus other peers who generally have a higher risk for a dividend decrease or a higher probability of a dividend increase and/or a special periodic dividend being declared. When both backtesting and projecting the metrics within this analysis, the results have continued to be proven extremely reliable. This is not the only data that should be examined to initiate a position within a particular stock/sector. However, I believe this analysis would be a good "starting point" to begin a discussion on the topic. At the end of this article, there will be a conclusion regarding the following comparisons between RITM and the 17 mREIT peers: 1) trailing 12-month ("TTM") yields based on a stock price as of 12/19/2025 (including 1- and 5-year dividend change); 2) annual forward yield based on a stock price as of 12/19/2025; and 3) annual forward yield based on my estimated CURRENT BV (BV as of 12/19/2025). I will also provide my current RITM BUY, SELL, or HOLD recommendation, price target, and dividend per share rate projection for Q1 2026 and Q2 2026.

Side Note: I believe there are several different classifications when it comes to mREIT companies. For purposes of this article series, I am focusing on 4. For readers who are new to my articles or for existing readers who need a "refresher" on several different mREIT classifications, please see PART 1 of this article.

Dividend Per Share Rates and Yield Percentages Analysis - Overview: Let us start this analysis by getting accustomed to the information provided in Table 11 below. This will be beneficial when comparing RITM to the 17 mREIT peers within this analysis.

Table 11 – Dividend Per Share Rates and Yield Percentages

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(Source: Table created by me, obtaining historical stock prices from NASDAQ and each company's dividend per share rates from the SEC's EDGAR Database)

Using Table 11 above as a reference, the following information is provided (see each corresponding column): 1) dividend per share rate for Q3 2025 (for monthly dividend payers, the total monthly dividends during the quarter); 2) core earnings (or core earnings equivalent) for Q3 2025; 3) stock price as of 9/19/2025; 4) TTM dividend yield (dividend per share rate from Q4 2024 – Q3 2025); 5) annual forward dividend yield based on the dividend per share rate for Q3 2025 using the stock price as of 9/19/2025 (for monthly dividend payers, the latest monthly dividend per share rate during the quarter); 6) annual forward dividend yield based on the dividend per share rate for Q3 2025 using a BV as of 9/30/2025 (for monthly dividend payers, the latest monthly dividend per share rate during the quarter); 7) dividend per share rate for Q4 2025 (for monthly dividend payers, the total monthly dividends during the quarter); 8) stock price as of 12/19/2025; 9) TTM dividend yield (dividend per share rate from Q1 2025 – Q4 2025); 10) annual forward dividend yield based on the dividend per share rate for Q4 2025 using the stock price as of 12/19/2025 (for monthly dividend payers, the latest monthly dividend per share rate during the quarter); 11) annual forward dividend yield based on the dividend per share rate for Q4 2025 using estimated CURRENT BV (BV as of 12/19/2025) (for monthly dividend payers, the latest monthly dividend per share rate during the quarter); 12) dividend per share rate for Q4 2025 versus the Q4 2024 (percentage fluctuation); and 13) dividend per share rate for Q4 2025 versus Q4 2021 (percentage fluctuation; shows post-COVID-19 and interest rate/yield impact to each company's dividend).

As of 12/19/2025, ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) had a stock price that "reset" lower regarding the company's December 2025 dividend accrual. In other words, the company's "ex-dividend date" had already occurred.

As of 12/19/2025, RITM, AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC), Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp. (CHMI), Dynex Capital, Inc. (DX), Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY), Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (ORC), Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO), Chimera Investment Corp. (CIM), Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC), MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA), TPG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT), Adamas Trust, Inc. (ADAM), Ready Capital Corp. (RC), PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMT), Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (BXMT), Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (FBRT), and Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc. (GPMT) had a stock price that had not reset lower in reference to the company's December 2025/Q4 2025 dividend accrual. Readers should take these points into consideration as the analysis is presented below. Let us now begin the comparative analysis between RITM and the 17 mREIT peers.

Analysis of RITM: Looking back at RITM's dividend history over the past 11 years, the company increased its dividend from $0.35 per common share during Q3 2014 to $0.50 per common share by Q4 2019. This consisted of gradual dividend increases over the span of approximately 5 years. However, along with a majority of sector peers, RITM cautiously reduced the company's quarterly dividend to just $0.05 per common share during Q1 2020 as a direct result of fear surrounding the COVID-19 "pandemic panic". During this timeframe, prior to the Federal ("Fed") Reserve's quick, decisive action to calm markets through both interest rate and monetary policy, repurchase ("repo") agreement and hedging counterparties quickly (and incorrectly, in my opinion) initiated margin calls on most sector peers, which created a "snowball" effect on this specific market. This included both agency and non-agency mortgage-related investments.

In other words, there was a quick, sharp leverage/liquidity crisis across certain pockets of credit markets where certain assets/investments are used as collateral regarding underlying outstanding borrowings/debt. Most sector peers either voluntarily or were forced to deleverage and raise cash during this time period. Results varied greatly from peer to peer regarding the severity of each company's investment portfolio decrease and dividend reduction. In fact, several broader sector peers suspended dividends for several quarters out of an abundance of caution. Remember, at the time, an enormous amount of fear/speculation/uncertainty surrounded markets regarding future economic performance. Regarding RITM, this mainly pertained to residential housing issues, largely potential strains on mortgage servicers from the potential "influx" of missed mortgage payments and a servicer's responsibility to "front" principal and interest payments to investors (who are then reimbursed by government-sponsored enterprises [GSEs] regarding agency MSRs).

However, as fear/caution quickly subsided, RITM increased the company's dividend to $0.10, $0.15, and $0.20 per common share during Q2, Q3, and Q4 2020, respectively. RITM subsequently increased the company's dividend to $0.25 per common share during Q3 2021, which has remained constant since. I would remind readers that while many sector peers have net reduced dividends over the past ~3 years, RITM has been one of the rare exceptions to this trend (especially when compared to a majority of agency, hybrid, and commercial whole loan mREIT sub-sectors).

Using Table 11 above as a reference, RITM declared a dividend of $0.25 per common share for Q3 2025. This was an unchanged dividend when compared to the prior quarter. RITM's stock price traded at $12.11 per share on 9/19/2025. When calculated, this was a TTM dividend yield of 8.26%, an annual forward yield to RITM's stock price as of 9/19/2025 of 8.26%, and an annual forward yield to the company's BV as of 9/30/2025 of 7.79%. When comparing each yield percentage to RITM's originator + servicer mREIT peer within this analysis, PMT, the company's TTM dividend yield percentage, annual forward yield percentage based on its stock price as of 9/19/2025, and its annual forward yield percentage based on its BV as of 9/30/2025 were notably (at or above 2.00%) below average.

As was discussed in PART 1 of this article, RITM's at-risk leverage ratio (on- and off-balance sheet) was lower when compared to PMT. Historically speaking, RITM has typically run lower leverage versus PMT, so this was not a surprise. From charting past trends, typically a lower leverage ratio has equated to below-average dividend yield percentages. Of course, there are various other factors at play regarding dividend sustainability (especially during events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic panic back in March 2020). However, a company's leverage ratio is one "general" metric that I believe should be analyzed.

I continue to believe an important metric to analyze when assessing RITM's near-term dividend sustainability is the company's quarterly core earnings (and adjusted core earnings when applicable). RITM's earnings available for distribution ("EAD") are now the equivalent of the company's previously disclosed core earnings. As such, the terms are interchangeable within this article. Currently, RITM's core earnings/EAD is the closest metric to the company's "true earnings power" regarding its investment portfolio's performance. To explain/discuss this metric, Table 12 is provided below.

Table 12 – RITM Quarterly Core Earnings/EAD Analysis (Q1 2023 – Q3 2025)

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(Source: Table created by me, partially using data obtained from RITM's quarterly shareholder presentation for Q1 2023–Q3 2025)

Using Table 12 above as a reference, RITM reported core earnings/EAD available to common shareholders of $171.1, $297.9, $280.8, and $247.4 million for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 2023, respectively (see red reference "E"). When calculated, RITM had core earnings/EAD available to common shareholders of $0.35, $0.62, $0.58, and $0.51 per share, respectively (see red reference "E / F"). These figures were notably above the company's dividend of $0.25 per common share for Q1–Q4 2023. This calculates to a quarterly dividend distribution payout ratio of 71%, 41%, 43%, and 49% for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 2023, respectively (see red reference "H / E"). Simply put, a very attractive quarterly dividend distributions payout ratio throughout 2023, even after a dividend increase of $0.05 per common share during Q3 2021. This even includes the fact that short-term rates/borrowing costs rapidly increased during 2022.

Moving to 2024, RITM reported quarterly core earnings/EAD available to common shareholders of $233.2, $231.1, $270.3, and $315.8 million for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 2024, respectively. When calculated, RITM had core earnings/EAD available to common shareholders of $0.48, $0.47, $0.54, and $0.60 per share, respectively. This calculates to a quarterly dividend distribution payout ratio of 52%, 53%, 48%, and 41% for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 2024, respectively. Simply put, a continued very attractive quarterly dividend distributions payout ratio throughout 2024.

Moving to 2025, RITM reported quarterly core earnings/EAD available to common shareholders of $275.3, $291.1, and $296.9 million for Q1, Q2, and Q3 2025, respectively. When calculated, RITM had core earnings/EAD available to common shareholders of $0.52, $0.54, and $0.54 per share, respectively. This calculates to a quarterly dividend distribution payout ratio of 48%, 46%, and 47% for Q1, Q2, and Q3 2025, respectively. Simply put, a continued very attractive quarterly dividend distribution payout ratio during 2025 thus far. A VERY consistent theme for RITM, which has been a rare occurrence regarding the broader mREIT sector.

However, to remain unbiased, when excluding $0.06, $0.07, and $0.06 per common share in direct relation to the sale of capital assets (including excess MSRs when applicable) during Q1, Q2, and Q3 2025, RITM reported adjusted core earnings/EAD of $0.46, $0.47, and $0.47 per common share, respectively. Still, this calculates to a quarterly dividend distribution payout ratio of 54%, 53%, and 53%, respectively.

Within this specific interest rate cycle, repo agreement financing rates have very likely peaked in late 2023. Borrowing/Financing rates outside repo agreements have very likely peaked in early 2024. Net interest spreads across the broader sector have likely "bottomed out" in late 2023–early 2024. A slow, gradual increase in net spreads began during 2024, which temporarily "faded" during parts of 2025. However, a resumption of net interest spread increases should occur during late 2025–the 1st half of 2026. This also considers the derivatives side of the equation.

It should also be noted 100% of RITM's 2023 and 2024 dividends were classified as "ordinary income". In other words, 0% of RITM's 2023 and 2024 dividends were classified as a "return of capital" ("ROC") distribution. I expect similar tax treatment regarding RITM's 2025 dividends. This should also be considered a positive catalyst/trend.

Once again using Table 11 as a reference, RITM declared a dividend of $0.25 per share for Q4 2025. This was an unchanged dividend when compared to the prior quarter. RITM's stock price traded at $11.17 per share on 12/19/2025. When calculated, this was a TTM dividend yield of 8.95%, an annual forward yield to RITM's stock price as of 12/19/2025 of 8.95%, and an annual forward yield to the company's estimated CURRENT BV of 7.55%. When comparing each yield percentage to PMT, RITM's TTM dividend yield percentage, annual forward yield percentage based on the company's stock price as of 12/19/2025, and its annual forward yield percentage based on its estimated CURRENT BV remained notably below average. Going forward, I believe RITM should have an annual forward yield near the originator + servicer mREIT average. As such, RITM continues to have a notable "cushion" regarding future dividend sustainability, even if there is a modest decrease to the company's core earnings/EAD during late 2025–2026.

A Couple Comparisons Between RITM and the Company’s 17 mREIT Peers in Ranking Order: Investing Group Feature

Conclusions Drawn (PART 2): PART 2 of this article compared RITM to 17 mREIT peers in regards to recent dividend per share rates, yield percentages, and several other dividend sustainability metrics. This article also discussed RITM's past dividend trends/history. Using Table 11 as a reference, the following were the recent dividend per share rate and yield percentages for RITM:

RITM: $0.25 per common share dividend for Q4 2025; 8.95% TTM dividend yield; 8.95% annual forward yield to the company's stock price as of 12/19/2025; and 7.55% annual forward yield to my projected CURRENT BV.

When combining this data along with metrics within Table 12 (core earnings/EAD) and other modeling sources, the following probability regarding RITM's near-term dividend sustainability is provided:

RITM: Very High (90%) probability of $0.25–$0.30 per common share dividend for Q1 2026 RITM: Very High (90%) probability of $0.25–$0.30 per common share dividend for Q2 2026 Q4 2025 Projected ADJUSTED Core Earnings/EAD: $0.510–$0.560 per common share

Preliminary Q1 2026 Projected ADJUSTED Core Earnings/EAD: $0.475–$0.525 per common share*

* = Assuming an RITM spin-off does NOT occur prior to the end of Q1 2026

As explained in PART 1 of this article, RITM's portfolio composition, leverage, borrowing costs, hedging coverage ratio (risk management strategy), prepayment speeds, and management fees also need to be considered when discussing the company's core earnings/EAD.

RITM's Q4 2025 adjusted core earnings/EAD should improve when compared to Q3 2025 (factoring in a boost in asset management revenues). While I believe RITM's Q1 2026 adjusted core earnings/EAD will slightly decrease when compared to Q4 2025, as evidenced in Table 12, this mREIT has a very large "cushion" regarding dividend sustainability.

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My BUY, SELL, or HOLD Recommendation: From the analysis provided above, including additional catalysts/factors not discussed within this article, I currently rate RITM as a SELL when I believe the company's stock price is trading at or greater than a 10% premium to my projected CURRENT BV (BV as of 12/19/2025; $13.25 per share), a HOLD when trading at less than a 10% premium through less than a (2.5%) discount to my projected CURRENT BV, and a BUY when trading at or greater than a (2.5%) discount to my projected CURRENT BV.

Therefore, with a closing stock price of $11.14 per common share as of 12/22/2025, I currently rate RITM as NOTABLY UNDERVALUED from a stock price perspective.

As such, I currently believe RITM is a STRONG BUY recommendation. I/we had a NOTABLY UNDERVALUED classification (STRONG BUY recommendation) on RITM (and most of the broader mREIT sector) in early 2023 and April 2025, which quickly "paid off" to readers/subscribers who heeded our prior advice. So, currently a similar value versus early 2023 and April 2025.

My current price target for RITM is approximately $14.60 per common share. This is currently the price where my recommendation would change to OVERVALUED/a SELL recommendation. The current price where my classification/recommendation would change to APPROPRIATELY VALUED/a HOLD recommendation is approximately $12.90 per common share. Put another way, the following are my CURRENT BUY, SELL, or HOLD per share recommendation ranges (our Investing Group subscribers get this type of data on all 18 mREIT (and 12 business development company ("BDC") stocks I currently cover on a weekly basis):

$14.60 per share or above = SELL

$12.91 - $14.59 per share = HOLD

$11.26 - $12.90 per share = BUY

$11.25 per share or below = STRONG BUY

Along with the data presented within this article, this recommendation considers the following mREIT catalysts/factors: 1) projected future MBS/investment price movements; 2) projected future derivative valuations; 3) projected assets under management ("AUM"); and 4) projected near-term (up to 1-year) dividend per share rates. This includes all recent, current, and projected macroeconomic indicators and FOMC monetary policy. This also considers the potential RITM future spin-off of the company's origination/servicing/mortgage operations.

My Personal RITM Past + Current Stock Disclosures: The following are my RITM (formerly NRZ) past and current stock disclosures and total returns since I have been writing on Seeking Alpha (since 2013):

Table 16 – RITM Past + Current Stock Disclosures/Returns

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Source: Taken Directly from the REIT Forum's © Spreadsheets/Data

Final Note: All trades/investments I have performed over the past 8+ years have been disclosed to readers in "real time" (that day at the latest) via Seeking Alpha and, more recently, the "live chat" feature of our Investing Group (which cannot be changed/altered). Beginning in January 2020, I transitioned all my real-time purchase and sale disclosures solely to subscribers of the REIT Forum. All applicable public articles will still have my "main ticker" purchase and sale disclosures (just not real-time alerts). At the end of November 2025, I had an unrealized/realized gain "success rate" of 89.5% and a total return (includes dividends received) success rate of 95.3% out of 86 total past and present mREIT and BDC positions (updated monthly; multiple purchases/sales in one stock count as one overall position until fully closed out). I encourage other Seeking Alpha contributors to provide real-time buy and sell updates for their readers/subscribers, which would ultimately lead to greater transparency/credibility.

Simply put, a contributor's/team's recommendation track record should "count for something" and should always be considered when it comes to credibility/successful investing.

Understanding My/Our Valuation Methodology Regarding mREIT Common and BDC Stocks: The basic "premise" around my/our recommendations in the mREIT common and BDC sectors is value. Regarding operational performance over the long term, there are above-average, average, and below-average mREIT and BDC stocks. That said, better-performing mREIT and BDC peers can be expensive to own as well as being cheap. Just because a well-performing stock outperforms the company's sector peers over the long term, this does not mean this stock should be owned at any price. As with any stock, there is a price range where the valuation is cheap, a price where the valuation is expensive, and a price where the valuation is appropriate. The same holds true with all mREIT common and BDC peers. As such, regarding my/our investing methodology, each mREIT common and BDC peer has their own unique BUY, SELL, or HOLD recommendation range (relative to estimated CURRENT BV/NAV). The better-performing mREITs and BDCs typically have a recommendation range at a premium to BV/NAV (varying percentages based on overall outperformance) and vice versa with the average/underperforming mREITs and BDCs (typically at a discount to estimated CURRENT BV/NAV).

Each company's recommendation range is "pegged" to estimated CURRENT BV/NAV because this way subscribers/readers can track when each mREIT and BDC peer moves within the assigned recommendation ranges (daily if desired). That said, the underlying reasoning why I place each mREIT and BDC recommendation range at a different premium or (discount) to estimated CURRENT BV/NAV is based on roughly 15-20 catalysts, which include both macroeconomic catalysts/factors and company-specific catalysts/factors (both positive and negative). This investing strategy is not for all market participants. For instance, it is not likely a "good fit" for extremely passive investors. For example, investors holding a position in a particular stock, no matter the price, for, say, a period of 5+ years. However, as shown throughout my articles written here at Seeking Alpha since 2013, in the vast majority of instances I have been able to enhance my personal total returns and/or minimize my personal total losses from specifically implementing this particular investing valuation methodology. I hope this provides some added clarity/understanding for new subscribers/readers regarding my valuation methodology utilized in the mREIT common and BDC sectors.

Each investor's BUY, SELL, or HOLD decision is based on one's risk tolerance, time horizon, and dividend income goals. My personal recommendation will not fit each reader's current investing strategy. The factual information provided within this article is intended to help assist readers when it comes to investing strategies/decisions. Please disregard any minor "cosmetic" typos if/when applicable.

Editor's Note: This article discusses one or more securities that do not trade on a major U.S. exchange. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: TLX) between February 21, 2025 and August 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important January 9, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Telix securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Telix class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=43778 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 9, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

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

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants materially overstated the progress Telix had made with regard to prostate cancer therapeutic candidates; (2) defendants materially overstated the quality of Telix’s supply chain and partners; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about Telix’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Telix class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=43778 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

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Sale of lubricants business is part of British energy giant's plan to raise $20 billion from asset sales

BP is nearing a sale of a majority stake in its Castrol lubricants business to investment firm Stonepeak in a deal that values the entire division at $10 billion including debt, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

SAN DIEGO , Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is investigating potential violations of U.S. federal securities laws involving RH (NYSE: RH) focused on whether RH as well as certain of its executives made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material information to investors. If you have information that could assist in the RH investigation or if you are an RH investor who suffered a loss and would like to learn more, you can provide your information here: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-rh-investigation-rh.html You can also contact attorneys J.C.

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until January 26, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (“Alexandria” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ARE), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between January 27, 2025 to October 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

What You May Do

If you purchased securities of Alexandria and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-are/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by January 26, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

Alexandria and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On October 27, 2025, post-market, the Company disclosed financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 that were below expectations, including cuts to its FFO guidance for the full-year 2025, due to lower occupancy rates, slower leasing activity and most notably, a real estate impairment charge of $323.9 million with $206 million attributed to its LIC property.

On this news, the price of Alexandria’s shares fell from a closing market price of $77.87 per share on October 27, 2025 to $62.94 per share on October 28, 2025, a decline of about 19% in the span of just a single day.

The case is Warren Hern v. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-11319.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

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Binance Coin's price has decreased significantly, falling 40% from its peak earlier this year. This drop places the cryptocurrency on the verge of a technical formation known as a “death cross,” which often signals further losses.

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Bitcoin continues to trade below the psychologically important $90,000 level, reinforcing a cautious tone across the market as more analysts begin to warn that the current cycle could be transitioning toward a broader bear phase in 2026. Despite several attempts to regain upside momentum, price action has remained fragile, with volatility picking up and confidence fading among short-term participants.

Recent on-chain insights from analyst Axel Adler add weight to the growing risk-off narrative. Market sentiment, which reached euphoric levels earlier this month, has undergone a notable reversal. After peaking in early December, optimism quickly faded as prices failed to sustain higher levels, triggering a steady deterioration in sentiment indicators. The latest readings now place sentiment firmly below neutral, reflecting a clear cooling in trader conviction.

This shift is particularly notable because it follows a failed seasonal rebound attempt, often referred to as the “Santa rally,” which historically tends to support prices. Instead, the market’s inability to capitalize on that window has reinforced the view that short-term conditions have deteriorated. The downward turn in sentiment metrics suggests that traders are increasingly defensive, with reduced risk appetite and lower willingness to add exposure at current levels.

As Bitcoin remains capped below key resistance, sentiment dynamics point to a market that is no longer driven by momentum but by caution, uncertainty, and a reassessment of the medium-term outlook.

Bitcoin Trades Below Key Cost Bases as Recovery Signals Remain Elusive
Bitcoin continues to trade under pressure, with price hovering near the $87,400 level, a zone that analysts view as structurally weak in the short term. According to insights shared by Axel Adler, Bitcoin is currently trading below all major short-term holder realized price benchmarks, highlighting the fragility of recent demand. The closest overhead barrier is the short-term holder, 1-week to 1-month realized price around $90,300, a level now acting as immediate resistance rather than support.

Bitcoin Support and Resistance | Source: CryptoQuant
Above that, resistance intensifies sharply. A dense supply cluster emerges between $100,400 and $101,500, where the 1-month to 3-month short-term holder realized price converges with the aggregate short-term holder realized price. This zone also aligns closely with the 365-day simple moving average near $101,800, reinforcing its importance as a longer-term inflection area. Additional moving average resistance is positioned even higher, with the 111-day and 200-day SMAs near $104,300 and $107,900, respectively.

Trading below short-term holder cost bases implies that the most recent buyers are sitting on unrealized losses. As a result, relief rallies toward breakeven levels risk triggering renewed selling. For market conditions to improve meaningfully, Bitcoin would need to reclaim and hold above the $90,000 area. Until then, the absence of strong spot demand leaves the market exposed to further downside, despite long-term support anchored near the aggregate realized price at $56,300.

Price Pulls Back to Key Weekly Support: Trend Structure Is Tested
Bitcoin is consolidating near the $87,700 level on the weekly chart, following a sharp rejection from the $110,000–$115,000 region earlier this cycle. The chart shows a clear loss of momentum after the parabolic advance that defined most of 2024 and early 2025, with price now correcting toward its rising long-term averages. Notably, Bitcoin is trading just above the weekly 111-day simple moving average, which has historically acted as an important trend gauge during bull market corrections.

BTC testing critical demand | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView
The pullback has so far remained orderly. Despite several weeks of downside pressure, the price has not broken decisively below the ascending structure that began in late 2023. However, the loss of the faster weekly moving average, combined with lower highs since the peak, suggests that the market is transitioning into a consolidation or corrective phase rather than an immediate trend continuation.

Volume dynamics reinforce this view. Selling pressure has increased during down weeks, while recovery attempts have lacked strong follow-through, pointing to cautious positioning among participants. Meanwhile, the 200-day weekly moving average remains far below current levels, underscoring that the broader trend is still intact, albeit stretched.

From a structural perspective, holding the $85,000–$88,000 area is critical. A sustained breakdown below this zone would expose deeper downside risk, while stabilization here could allow Bitcoin to build a base before attempting another directional move.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

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Vaneck's digital assets outlook signals a stronger, steadier crypto market, spotlighting bitcoin's improving structure, a capital-intensive mining shift, and selective growth in stablecoins and payments as speculation fades and fundamentals take hold.

Bitcoin financial services firm Matador Technologies has received the regulatory green light to sell up to 80 million Canadian dollars ($58.4 million) worth of company shares, which it will use to help reach its goal of owning 1,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2026.

Matador said on Tuesday that the Ontario Securities Commission has permitted it to issue $58.4 million worth of common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, debt securities, or units over a period of 25 months. 

Matador CEO Deven Soni said the firm is “focused on increasing Bitcoin per share over time” and would “continue to target a treasury balance of 1,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2026.”

Matador currently holds 175 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $15.3 million, making it the 90th largest corporate Bitcoin holder, BitcoinTreasuries.NET data shows.

Matador’s chief visionary, Mark Voss, said it would closely monitor Bitcoin’s volatility and navigate the current market cycle to deploy capital at the most opportune times. 

Source: Matador Technologies
Shares in Matador (MATA) fell on the news, closing Tuesday down 3.57%.

More than 190 publicly traded companies now hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, continuing the trend of institutional Bitcoin adoption after spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds launched in the US last year.

However, many companies that adopted Bitcoin buying strategies have seen their share prices slide as crypto markets retraced and the initial hype faded, prompting some analysts to question the long-term sustainability of Bitcoin treasury strategies.

Some corporate Bitcoin holders have begun selling portions of their Bitcoin reserves to meet balance-sheet obligations amid a tightening in market conditions. 

Chip maker Sequans sold 970 BTC in early November to redeem outstanding convertible debt, backsliding on its goal to accumulate 100,000 BTC over the next five years.

Matador bought 175 BTC in first year of treasuryMatador builds products to help traditional finance firms enter the Bitcoin ecosystem and announced that it would become a Bitcoin treasury company a year ago, on Dec. 23, 2024.

In July, Matador said it plans to expand its targeted 1,000 BTC holdings by 2026 to 6,000 BTC before the end of 2027.

Its grand goal is to obtain 1% of Bitcoin’s fixed supply, which amounts to about 210,000 BTC. 

Michael Saylor’s Strategy is the only corporate Bitcoin holder that has accumulated that amount to date.

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