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, /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) today announced that John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 2025 Wolfe Research Utilities, Midstream & Clean Energy Conference in New York City on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at noon ET. The presentation will include, among other topics, long-term growth-rate expectations for NextEra Energy. A live audio webcast and a copy of the presentation materials will be available at www.NextEraEnergy.com/investors. For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available for 30 days by accessing the link listed above.

NextEra Energy also is announcing that it plans to host an investor conference from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in New York City. Beginning at 8:15 a.m. ET on Dec. 8, investors and other interested parties will be able to access the presentation materials at www.NextEraEnergy.com/investors, and a live audio webcast will be available at the same link, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay will be available for 30 days by accessing the link listed above.

NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is one of the largest electric power and energy infrastructure companies in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power & Light Company, America's largest electric utility, which provides reliable electricity to approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns one of the largest energy infrastructure development companies in the U.S., NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities are meeting America's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy and battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

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This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead represent the current expectations of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NextEra Energy) and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) regarding future operating results and other future events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of NextEra Energy's and FPL's control. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, statements concerning long-term growth-rate expectations. In some cases, you can identify the forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "will," "may result," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plan," "seek," "potential," "projection," "forecast," "predict," "goals," "target," "outlook," "should," "would" or similar words or expressions. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of future performance. The future results of NextEra Energy and FPL and their business and financial condition are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause their actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, or may require them to limit or eliminate certain operations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed in this news release and the following: effects of extensive regulation of NextEra Energy's and FPL's business operations; inability of NextEra Energy and FPL to recover in a timely manner any significant amount of costs, a return on certain assets or a reasonable return on invested capital through base rates, cost recovery clauses, other regulatory mechanisms or otherwise; impact of political, regulatory, operational and economic factors on regulatory decisions important to NextEra Energy and FPL; effect of any reductions or modifications to, or elimination of, governmental incentives or policies that support clean energy projects of NextEra Energy and FPL and its affiliated entities or the imposition of additional tax laws, tariffs, duties, policies or other costs or assessments on clean energy or equipment necessary to generate, store or deliver it; impact of new or revised laws, regulations, executive orders, interpretations or constitutional ballot and regulatory initiatives on NextEra Energy and FPL; capital expenditures, increased operating costs and various liabilities attributable to environmental laws, regulations and other standards applicable to NextEra Energy and FPL; effects on NextEra Energy and FPL of federal or state laws or regulations mandating new or additional limits on the production of greenhouse gas emissions; exposure of NextEra Energy and FPL to significant and increasing compliance costs and substantial monetary penalties and other sanctions as a result of extensive federal, state and local government regulation of their operations and businesses; effect on NextEra Energy and FPL of changes in tax laws, guidance or policies as well as in judgments and estimates used to determine tax-related asset and liability amounts; impact on NextEra Energy and FPL of adverse results of litigation; impacts on NextEra Energy or FPL of allegations of violations of law; effect on NextEra Energy and FPL of failure to proceed with projects under development or inability to complete the construction of (or capital improvements to) electric generation, storage, transmission and distribution facilities, natural gas and oil production and transportation facilities or other facilities on schedule or within budget; impact on development and operating activities of NextEra Energy and FPL resulting from risks related to project siting, planning, financing, construction, permitting, governmental approvals and the negotiation of project development agreements, as well as supply chain disruptions; risks involved in the operation and maintenance of electric generation, storage, transmission and distribution facilities, natural gas and oil production and transportation facilities, and other facilities; effect on NextEra Energy and FPL of a lack of growth, slower growth or a decline in the number of customers or in customer usage; impact on NextEra Energy and FPL of severe weather and other weather conditions; threats of geopolitical factors, terrorism and catastrophic events that could result from terrorism, cyberattacks or other attempts to disrupt NextEra Energy's and FPL's business or the businesses of third parties; inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage for protection of NextEra Energy and FPL against significant losses and risk that insurance coverage does not provide protection against all significant losses; a prolonged period of low natural gas and oil prices, disrupted production or unsuccessful drilling efforts could impact NextEra Energy Resources, LLC's (NextEra Energy Resources) natural gas and oil production operations and cause NextEra Energy Resources to delay or cancel certain natural gas and oil production projects and could result in certain assets becoming impaired; risk to NextEra Energy Resources of increased operating costs resulting from unfavorable supply costs necessary to provide NextEra Energy Resources' full energy and capacity requirements services; inability or failure to manage properly or hedge effectively the commodity risk within its portfolio; effect of reductions in the liquidity of energy markets on NextEra Energy's ability to manage operational risks; effectiveness of NextEra Energy's and FPL's risk management tools associated with their hedging and trading procedures to protect against significant losses, including the effect of unforeseen price variances from historical behavior; impact of unavailability or disruption of power transmission or commodity transportation operations on sale and delivery of power or natural gas by NextEra Energy, including FPL; exposure of NextEra Energy and FPL to credit and performance risk from customers, hedging counterparties and vendors; failure of NextEra Energy or FPL counterparties to perform under derivative contracts or of requirement for NextEra Energy or FPL to post margin cash collateral under derivative contracts; failure or breach of NextEra Energy's or FPL's information technology systems; risks to NextEra Energy and FPL's retail businesses from compromise of sensitive customer data; losses from volatility in the market values of derivative instruments and limited liquidity in over-the-counter markets; impact of negative publicity; inability of FPL to maintain, negotiate or renegotiate acceptable franchise agreements with municipalities and counties in Florida; occurrence of work strikes or stoppages and increasing personnel costs; NextEra Energy's ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate acquisitions, including the effect of increased competition for acquisitions; environmental, health and financial risks associated with NextEra Energy Resources' and FPL's ownership and operation of nuclear generation facilities; liability of NextEra Energy and FPL for significant retrospective assessments and/or retrospective insurance premiums in the event of an incident at certain nuclear generation facilities; increased operating and capital expenditures and/or reduced revenues at nuclear generation facilities of NextEra Energy or FPL resulting from orders or new regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; inability to operate any of NextEra Energy Resources' or FPL's owned nuclear generation units through the end of their respective operating licenses or planned license extensions; effect of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets or actions by third parties in connection with project-specific or other financing arrangements on NextEra Energy's and FPL's ability to fund their liquidity and capital needs and meet their growth objectives; defaults or noncompliance related to project-specific, limited-recourse financing agreements; inability of NextEra Energy, FPL and NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. to maintain their current credit ratings; impairment of NextEra Energy's and FPL's liquidity from inability of credit providers to fund their credit commitments or to maintain their current credit ratings; poor market performance and other economic factors that could affect NextEra Energy's defined benefit pension plan's funded status; poor market performance and other risks to the asset values of NextEra Energy's and FPL's nuclear decommissioning funds; changes in market value and other risks to certain of NextEra Energy's assets and investments; effect of inability of NextEra Energy subsidiaries to pay upstream dividends or repay funds to NextEra Energy or of NextEra Energy's performance under guarantees of subsidiary obligations on NextEra Energy's ability to meet its financial obligations and to pay dividends on its common stock; the fact that the amount and timing of dividends payable on NextEra Energy's common stock, as well as the dividend policy approved by NextEra Energy's board of directors from time to time, and changes to that policy, are within the sole discretion of NextEra Energy's board of directors and, if declared and paid, dividends may be in amounts that are less than might be expected by shareholders; XPLR Infrastructure, LP's inability to access sources of capital on commercially reasonable terms could have an effect on its ability to consummate future acquisitions and on the value of NextEra Energy's limited partner interest in XPLR Operating Partners, LP; effects of disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit and capital markets on the market price of NextEra Energy's common stock; and the ultimate severity and duration of public health crises, epidemics and pandemics, and its effects on NextEra Energy's or FPL's businesses. NextEra Energy and FPL discuss these and other risks and uncertainties in their annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, and this news release should be read in conjunction with such SEC filings. The forward-looking statements made in this news release are made only as of the date of this news release and NextEra Energy and FPL undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Properties (NYSE:CUZ) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Cousins will hold its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The number for this call is (800) 836-8184. The live webcast of this call can be accessed on the Company's website, www.cousins.com, through the "Cousins Properties Third Quarter Conference Call" link on the Investor Relations page.

A playback will be available shortly after the call on Friday, October 31, 2025 and run through Friday, November 7, 2025. The number for the playback is (888) 660-6345, passcode 73015#. The playback can also be accessed on the Company's website through the "Cousins Properties Third Quarter Conference Call" link on the Investor Relations page.

Financial information will be placed on the Company's website promptly after the earnings release announcement. This information will be available in the "Featured Reports" section on the Investor Relations page. This information will also be available through the "SEC Filings" and "Supplemental Information" links on the Investor Relations page.

About Cousins Properties

Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.cousins.com.

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XRP traded at $2.83 on Sept. 30, 2025, placing its market capitalization at $169 billion with a 24-hour trading volume of $4.58 billion. The intraday price range extended from $2.82 to $2.91, reflecting cautious movement within a narrow band as traders sought directional clarity.

The meme coin is falling along with most of the crypto market.

Dogecoin (DOGE -1.04%) fell on Tuesday, down 4.2% as of 1:12 p.m. ET, as measured from 4 p.m. on Monday. The move comes as the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.09%) and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -0.01%) lost 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.

The meme coin is falling with much of the market as investors anticipate a government shutdown. More speculative assets like Dogecoin tend to see outsized drops when the market is uneasy.

Crypto investors brace for a shutdown
While a U.S. government shutdown could be avoided, the clock is ticking. Legislators need to pass a funding bill by the end of the day, but both sides of the aisle are playing hardball and refusing to budge. The market seems to be anticipating a shutdown.

Image source: Getty Images.

It wouldn't be the first time -- there have been 14 shutdowns since 1980 -- but a shutdown introduces uncertainty, which often leads to a dip in the market. Investors like stability.

Dogecoin is a very risky asset
Dogecoin's drop today outpaced most of the crypto market because it's a meme coin with no real value. It is highly speculative and built on hype. It really shouldn't be viewed as a serious investment; it is more of a bet.

While today's dip could look like an opportunity to buy, I wouldn't. Dogecoin can fall a lot further. A more serious market event could cause Dogecoin to plummet.

Investors should instead look to cryptos with a proven track record of value and projects with innovative technology. Bitcoin and Ethereum are much smarter plays.

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

Dogecoin continues to attract attention as both technical and fundamental factors align, hinting at possible bullish momentum. Despite a mild decline to $0.229 as of press time, analysts highlight that the coin is trading above crucial support zones. 

This price action comes as speculation grows around a potential Dogecoin ETF approval in 2025, further fueling optimism. With the market cap holding steady near $34.6 billion, Dogecoin remains a central focus for traders eyeing its next big move.

Historical Patterns Reinforce Bullish ExpectationsAccording to thescalpingpro, Dogecoin has repeatedly demonstrated strong upside moves whenever it flips above the bull market support bands (BMSB). Historical flips in 2021, 2024, and mid-2025 all resulted in explosive rallies, often triggering what traders call “God candles.” 

At present, DOGE is consolidating above the BMSB, with support around $0.22–$0.21. This setup raises the prospect of another significant rally if momentum builds. Resistance at $0.30 and $0.45 remains the first hurdle, while a breakout could extend toward the $0.70–$0.90 range.

Short-Term Triangle Formation Strengthens the Bull CaseOn the lower time frame, Trader Tardigrade observes Dogecoin forming an ascending triangle pattern on the 2-hour chart. The resistance zone near $0.237–$0.238 has capped upward attempts, but higher lows are pressuring price against this ceiling. 

With support now around $0.233, the structure leans bullish. A close above $0.238 could pave the way for targets at $0.244–$0.245, while losing $0.233 risks a pullback to $0.230. Momentum indicators favor buyers if volume confirms the breakout.

Weekly Chart Structure Points Toward Bigger GainsBesides short-term signals, Dogecoin’s weekly chart paints a broader bullish picture. Trader Tardigrade highlights that DOGE has consistently respected its ascending trendline, sparking rallies with each retest. 

Source: X

Current support between $0.22–$0.25 has proven resilient, and as long as it holds, upside targets include $0.35, $0.50, and even $1.00–$1.25 in coming months. However, a decisive breakdown below $0.22 would weaken this bullish structure significantly.

ETF Developments Add Fuel to the SpeculationSource: Polymarket

Meanwhile, the probability of a Dogecoin ETF approval surged on prediction platform Polymarket, now reflecting over 99% odds. Total volume on this market has exceeded $213,000, showing rising investor interest. 

Additionally, the 21Shares Dogecoin ETF has already appeared on the DTCC system, marking progress in the regulatory pipeline. With the SEC reviewing spot ETF applications from Grayscale and Bitwise, decisions expected by mid-October could influence sentiment further.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may soon make a significant move, following a historic gold rally that has seen the commodity surge above $3,800.

What Happened: Prominent analyst Kevin noted in his exclusive Patreon group that Bitcoin has reclaimed its higher-low, lower-high structure after bouncing from the weekly bull market support band, reinforcing the chance of a reversal.

Historically, BTC often delivers a "first move is the wrong move" fake-out before reversing, making the next few days pivotal.

Gold And Bitcoin

Kevin noted that Bitcoin's biggest rallies have often followed gold's macro tops—seen in 2013, 2017, and 2020/21.

With Gold now in its strongest bull run since the 1970s and its monthly RSI at an extreme 91 (last seen in 1979), BTC's ongoing sideways consolidation amid record-low volatility could precede a dramatic surge.

If history rhymes, BTC's sideways consolidation amid historically low volatility could soon resolve with a dramatic move as Gold approaches exhaustion.

Also Read: Bitcoin At $113,000 Waiting For ‘Final Rotiation’ As Analyst Forecasts One Last Dominance Push

Breakout?

Bitcoin's monthly Bollinger Bands and volatility indicators also point to an imminent expansion phase. With compression at historic lows, the market is signalling that a significant breakout is only weeks away.

Why It Matters: Bitcoin's 4-hour chart shows it above key moving averages and the $112,700 Fibonacci level, with a possible inverse head-and-shoulders pattern forming.

Flat daily money flow and declining whale inflows mean stronger capital is needed to fuel a sustained breakout.

Liquidity dynamics show heavy clusters of short liquidations up to $119,000 and long liquidations down to $106,800, coinciding with BTC's prolonged range between $98,000 and $125,000.

Adding complexity, a CME gap at $110,700 could also attract price movement.

The convergence of gold's potential topping signal, Bitcoin's technical patterns, and suppressed volatility makes the coming weeks critical for the crypto market's next major move.

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Republic to Tokenize Animoca Brands Equity on Solana to Broaden Investor AccessTokenizing Animoca's private equity will expand global access while adhering to existing securities rules, Republic said. Sep 30, 2025, 6:32 p.m.

Investment platform Republic revealed plans on Wednesday to tokenize shares of crypto venture firm Animoca Brands on the SOL$206.89 blockchain, a move aimed at opening investor access through blockchain rails.

Animoca Brands, known for backing over 600 blockchain startups and projects, remains privately held with shares only traded in limited over-the-counter deals. Republic said its plan will create digital tokens that represent ownership in the company, which can be held in crypto wallets and traded on Republic’s own marketplace.

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"This tokenization aligns strongly with Animoca Brands’ position as a Web3 leader, providing novel options for investors to tokenize and trade their holdings as well as broaden investment accessibility for a wider market," said Yat Siu, executive chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands.

The move could allow a wider, global set of investors to gain exposure to a private tech company without waiting for a traditional public listing. Tokenization, a red-hot trend to create blockchain-based tokens of traditional financial assets such as equity, is often touted as a tool for broadening investor access to assets previously limited to only a select few, proponents say. However, some private equity token offerings such as Robinhood's drew concerns such as limited shareholder rights and fragmented regulations.

Republic said Animoca's equity token will comply with existing regulatory requirements. Details on token pricing and launch timelines are expected later, the blog post said.

"This is a glimpse of the future, where retail investors worldwide can participate in opportunities once reserved for a few, and companies can tap into liquidity and distribution on a global scale," Solana Foundation president Lily Liu said in a statement.

Read more: SEC Willing to Engage With Tokenized Asset Issuers, SEC’s Hester Peirce Says

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SHIB whales moved 139B tokens worth $1.64M from Coinbase, betting on a rebound as retail traders exit Shiba Inu at yearly lows.

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The price of Shiba Inu has remained muted, stuck near $0.00001159 at the time of writing, leaving retail traders frustrated. Months of lower highs and falling liquidity have dampened sentiment, with many dismissing the meme coin as an unattractive asset. 

However, while smaller traders exit the market, blockchain data indicates whales are positioning themselves quietly. Recent accumulation has reignited speculation that large holders are preparing for a rebound in the final quarter of the year.

Large SHIB Transfers Signal AccumulationOn-chain data tracked a significant movement of Shiba Inu tokens from Coinbase into an unknown wallet. Reports confirmed the wallet withdrew 41,958,447,274 SHIB, valued at around $502,240 at the time of transfer. Hours later, the same address received another 97,192,000,000 SHIB, equivalent to $1.15 million. Combined, the wallet secured 139,150,244,953 SHIB, with a total value of approximately $1.64 million at today’s price.

Source: Arkham

The timing of these purchases coincides with Shiba Inu’s weakest levels of the year. The token has lost approximately 70% of its value since December 2024, when it traded at a price of around $0.00004. Its current consolidation suggests whales are capitalizing on discounted levels, building positions that could deliver outsized gains if momentum shifts.

Potential Upside If Market RecoversThe whale might be rewarded with profit if Shiba Inu regains the trading range that the token was in the middle of December 2024. The price varied then between $0.000018 and $0.000020, which is very high at the present level. 

At such a price, the contents of the wallet would experience an increase in value of between $2.5 million and $2.7 million as compared to the current amount of $1.64 million. The result of such an increase would give an investor a profit of over one million dollars.

The move by Whale goes against the current retail mood, with it most recently calling SHIB trash. The whales are likely to be waiting on a recovery that runs into Q4 by stockpiling the tokens when sentiment is poor. The purchases highlight the common pattern in the crypto market, where large investors usually use fallen prices to buy.

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The ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5 has been recognized as a digital asset under Russian law and will soon facilitate Russia’s cross-border settlements.

The approval will allow Russian companies to use the cryptocurrency for payments in international trade deals, circumventing financial restrictions imposed by the West.

Russia to employ ruble-backed stablecoin in settlements
Russian firms doing business with foreign partners can now legally use the A7A5 crypto as a means of payment, when exporting and importing goods.

The Russian ruble-linked currency has become the first stablecoin accepted as a digital financial asset (DFA), as defined in current legislation, the business news portal RBC reported, quoting an announcement by the project’s team.

According to a dedicated law, which went into force in early 2021, DFAs represent tokenized versions of real-world assets. Unlike decentralized cryptocurrencies and tokens, these are based on private, not public blockchains.

Russian DFAs are only issued by “information system operators” authorized by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR), such as Sberbank and Alfa-Bank, or the platforms Atomize and Tokeon, among others.

The A7A5 tokens were first minted in February 2025 in Kyrgyzstan. Their market capitalization already exceeds 41 billion rubles (close to $500 million).

On Tuesday, the head of the A7A5 project, Leonid Shumakov, was quoted stating:

“The A7A5 stablecoin has already become a convenient and effective tool for cross-border settlements using blockchain.”

He is convinced the stablecoin can be scaled up further and offer solutions that will “bring significant positive effects for individuals, companies, and the economy as a whole.”

Sanctioned Russian bank and its entities underpin A7A5 payments
A7A5 transactions are processed by the Tokeon digital asset platform, which is part of the PSB Group. Formerly known as Promsvyazbank, PSB is a state-owned Russian bank, placed under sanctions.

The crypto is advertised as backed by deposits at the PSB. Western governments allege it’s being used by Russian actors to bypass measures restricting Moscow’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine.

To utilize A7A5 in foreign trade transactions, a Russian company would have to register as an investor on the Tokeon platform and buy stablecoins. The recipients of the payments will get tokens on either the Tron or the Ethereum blockchain, the RBC report detailed.

Pilot settlements have been successful, unveiled Olga Myamlina, deputy chair of PSB Bank. And according to Igor Egorkin, CEO of Tokeon, the initiative has been supported by the Russian government.

The stablecoin was reportedly created by A7, a Russian company, majority-owned by a fugitive Moldovan oligarch with a Russian passport, Ilan Shor.

However, it’s currently issued by a Kyrgyz-registered entity called Old Vector, which claims the project is now “fully independent.”

Both have been sanctioned alongside other entities linked to A7A5, such as the Kyrgyzstan-based crypto exchange Grinex, alleged successor of the Russian Garantex, shut down in a U.S.-led operation in March.

Around the time the latest sanctions were enforced, the currency briefly lost its peg to the Russian fiat.

According to the issuer’s announcement, the stablecoin is now compliant with existing Russian regulations and has been allowed to circulate as a digital financial asset in Russia, despite its status as a “foreign digital right” (FDR), or a DFA issued abroad.

The news about the regulatory approval for A7A5 comes after, earlier in September, financial authorities in Moscow indicated their intention to regulate stablecoins and securities based on digital assets. It also follows calls to utilize crypto in the development of the country’s economy.

While transactions with cryptocurrencies, especially their use as a means of payment domestically, remain largely prohibited, an “experimental” legal regime allows Russian firms to employ them in cross-border payments.

According to a recent statement by the Kremlin’s business advisor, Boris Titov, Russia’s foreign trade settlements with cryptocurrency reached $12 billion in the first half of 2025.

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Avalanche (AVAX) is showing clear signs of bullish momentum, with traders closely watching key trend lines and support levels as the crypto market gains strength. Rising confidence in Bitcoin and altcoins is fueling optimism for AVAX, which may target $150 if momentum persists.

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According to Strategy executive chairman, Michael Saylor, the company has an ambitious vision for its Bitcoin strategy. Saylor compared Bitcoin to historic breakthroughs such as fire, electricity, and oil, calling it the next stage of digital energy.

Strategy’s Trillion-Dollar Bitcoin Endgame Aims to Redefine Corporate Treasuries
In a recent discussion with Bitcoin Magazine, Saylor said the “endgame” is to accumulate a trillion dollars’ worth of Bitcoin and expand from there. According to Saylor, Bitcoin represents property, capital, and energy in cyberspace, offering a way to transfer value through time and space.

Saylor stressed that governments and corporations are only beginning to understand this shift. He noted that 95% of decision makers in finance still do not grasp the concept of digital energy. For him, this misunderstanding is an opportunity. Those who recognize Bitcoin early stand to benefit the most before widespread adoption takes hold.

Strategy has become the most prominent corporate Bitcoin treasury. Saylor explained that his company started this trend in 2020 and has inspired many others to follow. He also credited Bitcoin for Strategy’s overall outperformance.

He said the number of publicly traded firms holding Bitcoin has grown from a handful to more than 180 today. The Strategy chairman believes this number will rise to thousands as more companies shift their balance sheets to hold Bitcoin as a core treasury asset.

Strategy Chairman Foresees Tech Giants Embedding Bitcoin Despite Ongoing Skepticism
The Strategy chairman expects firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft to eventually embed Bitcoin support directly into operating systems and hardware. In his view, that would be a major sign of mainstream adoption. Saylor has even predicted that Bitcoin will outperform the S&P 500 forever.

Saylor acknowledged that criticism and doubt are constant in Bitcoin’s journey. He compared this skepticism to resistance seen with other paradigm shifts such as electricity and nuclear power. According to him, critics appear at every price milestone, but the coin continues to grow regardless.

Strategy’s Bitcoin Push Strengthens Bitcoin Network and Spreads Wealth
On concerns that corporations crowd out individual investors, Saylor dismissed the idea. He pointed out that individuals gained $1.8 trillion in the value of their holdings since corporations like Strategy and BlackRock began buying Bitcoin.

He argued that corporate adoption strengthens the network and it’s rewarding early investors. Strategy recently bought more Bitcoin to continue with this approach.

The Strategy chairman also emphasized that Bitcoin custody is easier and more decentralized than gold. According to him, individuals, companies, and governments can hold their own BTC reserves. Saylor said even if only banks and governments held Bitcoin, it would still be far more decentralized than the gold standard.

For Saylor, Bitcoin represents hope. He believes it offers humanity a new foundation of economic integrity and energy. Strategy’s trillion-dollar goal, he said, is not just about corporate success but about powering a global system of trust.

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The Solana blockchain is definitely in the spotlight now as new developments unfold that could bolster and enhance the network’s adoption and recognition in the dynamic financial world. A recent report outlined a new strategic union between two prominent companies that would foster this advancement in the SOL ecosystem.

A Strategic Partnership To Foster Solana Innovation
In the ongoing bull market cycle, several key moves are continuously being carried out that reflect the growing scalability and efficiency of the Solana blockchain and its thriving ecosystem. One of the latest moves is the strategic partnership between Crypto.com and Sharps Technology, an emerging leader in digital asset treasury management.

On Monday, these two financial behemoths announced their union, which is aimed at strengthening the SOL ecosystem. This alliance signifies yet another important turning point in the leading blockchain’s explosive growth and recognition.

By expanding its digital asset treasury strategy with Crypto.com services for its holdings, Sharps Technology’s bold vision is to align traditional finance with the SOL ecosystem. “Partnering with Crypto.com, a platform with over 150 million users, provides us with the institutional-grade tools and liquidity access to responsibly manage one of the largest Solana treasuries, while also directly contributing to the growth of the Solana ecosystem,” James Zhang, Strategic Advisor to Sharps.

The announcement underscores the robust conviction and interest of Sharps Technology toward Solana’s long-term value and potential, having acquired over 2 million SOL in its treasury. With SOL trading above the $200 price level, the company’s SOL holding is currently valued at almost $400 million.

Overall, the action demonstrates increasing corporate and institutional interest in building and expanding on the Solana blockchain. Furthermore, with this move, SOL’s position as a blockchain created for scalability, efficiency, and next-generation financial applications is further strengthened.

SOL At The Top Of Total Active Developers
While strategic moves are made to boost its ecosystem, Solana is actively demonstrating its growing dominance in the blockchain sector. According to a report from Solana Daily on X, the leading blockchain has experienced a substantial surge in active developer activity.

Following the surge, SOL has now emerged as the clear leader in total active developers. Data shared by the platform shows that SOL is ranked no.1, surpassing all other chains with more builders contributing to its thriving ecosystem.

Interestingly, the blockchain saw nearly 2x more developers than Ethereum. Known for its speed, scalability, and low-cost transactions, this rise in devs underscores SOL’s rising role as a magnet for innovation, putting it at the forefront of blockchain development.

At the time of writing, SOL’s price has reclaimed above the $209 level, demonstrating a slight increase of 0.15% in the last 24 hours. Despite the weakening upward movement, bullish sentiment still lingers around the altcoin as evidenced by a more than 42% rise in its trading volume in the past day.

SOL trading at $210 on the 1D chart | Source: SOLUSDT on Tradingview.com
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What if technology is no longer enough ? Despite its technical lead, Ethereum falters, not on its foundations, but on its narrative. This is the troubling finding of the “Project Mirror”, a study commissioned by the Ethereum Foundation, which reveals a deep unease: without a clear vision or a mobilizing narrative, the network loses momentum, attractiveness, and coherence. Behind the promises of Web3, a perception crisis is settling in.

In brief

A groundbreaking study reveals unease at the heart of the Ethereum ecosystem, where technology alone is no longer sufficient to unite.
Project Mirror highlights a perception crisis fueled by an absent or overly complex narrative.
Five major tensions weaken Ethereum, including unclear leadership, lack of support for creators, and an ambiguous role for layer 1.
The psychology of actors weighs as much as price in Ethereum’s dynamics, according to the study’s researchers.

An ecosystem losing its narrative bearings
The study “Project Mirror”, conducted between March and June, set out to capture the perception of the Ethereum ecosystem at one of its most critical moments, as the crypto just regained the top spot in USDT.

According to the Ethereum Foundation’s own words, the goal was to “understand how different audiences perceive Ethereum, identify challenges and strengths, and feed that back to the ecosystem so we can learn from it.”

Conducted by Valeria Salazar and Jill Gunter, the study relied on 60 qualitative interviews covering the entire community, in a difficult market context, with ETH fluctuating between $1,600 and $2,500 and hitting a three-year low in April.

The conclusions of the report reveal five major tensions weakening the perception of the Ethereum network. These weaknesses do not stem from technology, but from how the ecosystem tells its story, or fails to tell it. Here are the report’s main findings :

An absent or overly complex narrative : the researchers state that “without price dynamics or a simple narrative, Ethereum’s sophisticated vision appears brilliant but unreadable.” ;

An ambiguous role of Ethereum layer 1 : as Layer 2s absorb users and activity, Ethereum’s fundamental role becomes unclear ;

Insufficient institutional communication : the project lacks a clear and coherent message capable of uniting developers and users around a shared vision ;

A challenge in reconciling neutrality and leadership : the desire to remain neutral sometimes prevents the Ethereum Foundation from defining a strong and clear direction ;

Support deemed too weak for ecosystem players : some testimonials highlight a lack of structure, incentives, and guidance for those building on Ethereum.

Taken together, these elements highlight a crisis of narrative and strategic positioning, weakening Ethereum’s ability to attract talent, capital, and new crypto projects, despite an always technically advanced architecture.

When price becomes the dominant narrative
Price dynamics remain the main driver of the perceived narrative in the crypto ecosystem. “In crypto, price makes the narrative, and stagnation is perceived as a form of immobility,” note the researchers. In other words, no matter the technical advances: if the ETH price remains flat, the dominant perception will be of a project losing momentum.

This point is all the more marked as the study was conducted at a time when ETH struggled to regain upward momentum, despite active development on the long-term roadmap.

The researchers do not offer solutions, but open the debate : should the ecosystem leadership be redefined? Can success indicators other than price be designed? How to make a complex vision more accessible without diluting it ?

They emphasize the need to open collective reflection, particularly on how to support developers, unite users, and better embody Ethereum’s vision in a narrative understandable by all.

While ETH reached a new ATH at $4,950, this temporary improvement should not mask the structural vulnerabilities identified by the study. While price dynamics can temporarily silence critics, they do not replace a clear, shared, and embodied vision. This report invites thinking about Ethereum beyond technology and the market, placing at the heart of the project what is sorely missing today: a strong narrative, a unifying communication strategy, and the ability to engage the community in something other than the price curve.

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Phantom has unveiled a new U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin dubbed CASH, with an initial launch on Solana.

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Phantom has launched a new U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin called CASH, with initial rollout on Solana.
CASH, built with Open Issuance platform by Stripe’s Bridge, will power crypto payments on Phantom Cash.
The Phantom Cash platform will allow over 15 million Phantom wallet users to tap into stablecoin payments anywhere ApplePay, GooglePay or Visa is accepted.

CASH is a stablecoin backed 1:1 by the U.S. dollar and built for both crypto and real-world utility, the Phantom team said.

The stablecoin will power Phantom Cash, a new financial app designed to bring crypto payments and use to everyday life, with users able to leverage their crypto balance to pay for everyday items on any platform that accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Visa.

Phantom: more than a wallet
Phantom Cash will allow users to integrate new crypto payments features on Solana (SOL).

CASH will be the default stablecoin for more than 15 million Phantom users, who will access features such as virtual and debit cards, instant bank funding, and peer-to-peer payments.

“Your crypto should do more than sit in a wallet. Phantom Cash turns your crypto into everyday spending power without the extra steps or friction,” the wallet provider wrote.

Ostensibly, CASH brings new money functionality to Phantom, with users able to tap into the U.S. dollar-backed token in addition to features such as trading, holding, swapping, and token transfers.

Users will be able to enable deposits to their virtual accounts, with Stripe powering this through one-time verification functionality.

Stripe and the burgeoning crypto space
Phantom’s launch of CASH and its Phantom Cash platform comes as the crypto market experiences notable traction in stablecoin adoption. Tether and Circle are the industry giants in this space. However, major banks and other financial institutions are taking significant steps toward tapping into the momentum.

The latest bet on this growth is by Stripe, the financial services platform, which just unveiled a new platform through which any business can issue its own stablecoin. Stripe’s Bridge unit announced the launch of “Open Issuance,” which will allow fintechs, traditional banks, and other institutions to easily create and expand access to branded stablecoins.

Phantom is among the first platforms to use Open Issuance to launch CASH. Other platforms looking to leverage the new feature include Hyperliquid, MetaMask, Dakota, and Takenos.

Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.

In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.

However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects, makes it pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks.

Tetra Technologies (TTI - Free Report) is one such stock that our proprietary system currently recommends. The company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.

Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better.

Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this oil and gas services company a great growth pick right now.

Earnings GrowthArguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.

While the historical EPS growth rate for Tetra Technologies is 38.9%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 5.9% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of -2%.

Impressive Asset Utilization RatioGrowth investors often overlook asset utilization ratio, also known as sales-to-total-assets (S/TA) ratio, but it is an important feature of a real growth stock. This metric shows how efficiently a firm is utilizing its assets to generate sales.

Right now, Tetra Technologies has an S/TA ratio of 1.03, which means that the company gets $1.03 in sales for each dollar in assets. Comparing this to the industry average of 0.93, it can be said that the company is more efficient.

While the level of efficiency in generating sales matters a lot, so does the sales growth of a company. And Tetra Technologies looks attractive from a sales growth perspective as well. The company's sales are expected to grow 2.9% this year versus the industry average of 0%.

Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsSuperiority of a stock in terms of the metrics outlined above can be further validated by looking at the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is of course favorable here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Tetra Technologies. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 3.8% over the past month.

Bottom LineWhile the overall earnings estimate revisions have made Tetra Technologies a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.

You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

This combination indicates that Tetra Technologies is a potential outperformer and a solid choice for growth investors.

Many retail investors are conditioned to believe that long only is the way to do things. They think that when equity markets retreat, the appropriate courses of action are to raise cash or increase fixed income exposure. Professionals do things differently, including deployment of long/short strategies.

Thanks to ETFs, that concept is more accessible to a broader swath of ordinary investors. Count the newly minted Unlimited HFEQ Equity Long/Short ETF (HFEQ) as one of the ETFs democratizing long/short investing. Courtesy of Bob Elliott’s Unlimited ETFs, HFEQ debuted in July and could be an example of a well-timed rookie ETF.

“As market volatility continues due to inflation, Central Bank policy, and other concerns, investors may be seeking ways to add resiliency to their portfolios. It could therefore be an opportune time to consider the inherently risk-mitigating characteristics of long-short equity strategies,” according to Morgan Stanley.

HFEQ Has Advantages
While investors are obviously familiar with being long on securities, some are aware shorting select stocks can be lucrative. However, it’s a tricky endeavor for many market participants. It can involve margin borrowing or needing to get the timing right with put options. Plus, there’s the specter of unlimited losses when a short bet goes awry.

Long/short strategies like HFEQ eliminate those burdens. Meanwhile, it provides end users with other benefits, including portfolio protection and avenues through which to reduce volatility.

“As the name suggests, long-short equity strategies invest both long and short in publicly traded equities and equity-related instruments. Compared to their long-only counterparts, long-short strategies are designed to have lower sensitivity to equity market movements, as measured by beta, volatility and drawdowns,” added Morgan Stanley.

Plus, a long/short ETF like HFEQ has two avenues through which profits can be accrued: its long and short positions. Meanwhile, long-only funds only appreciate when the underlying securities increase in value.

HFEQ is actively managed — a highly appropriate if not necessary management style when combining long and short positions under a single umbrella. Said another way, there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of hand-holding in the long/short. HFEQ provides that. The new ETF could also provide protection if equity markets suddenly tumble.

“During the bear markets of 2000-2002 and 2007-2008, the down markets of mid-2011 and late-2018, the chaotic beginning of 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, and the 2022 bear market, long-short equity strategies broadly, as measured by the HFRI Equity Hedge (Total) Index, and market-neutral strategies more specifically, as measured by the HFRI Equity Market Neutral Index, achieved their goal of mitigating downside risk relative to the broad markets across a variety of metrics,” concluded Morgan Stanley.

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: Co-Founder and CEO for Palantir Technologies Alex Karp speaks onstage during Jacob Helberg at the Hill & Valley Forum 2025 on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Jacob Helberg)

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As we prepare for the fourth quarter of 2025, I find it very useful to look at the strongest stocks in 2025. I sort stocks on a year-to-date percent change basis. This exercise helps me easily spot “leading” stocks and it helps remove emotions from the decision making process. Also, it helps me find leading stocks and wait for proper buy points because many times, leading stocks tend to be in strong uptrends that can last several years. Of course, there’s a chance any and all of these stocks fall. It’s just a good exercise to see what the strongest stocks are in the market at any given time.

Here are the ten strongest mega-cap stocks (so far) in 2025:

1. Palantir (PLTR)
Palantir is the strongest performing mega cap stock in the market (as of this writing 9/30/25) on a year-to-date percent change basis. Palantir is a leading tech/AI stock that is growing rapidly. The company continued converting a large pipeline of government and commercial contracts into sustainable recurring revenue in 2025. Its platform-based approach is unique because it integrates data, analytics, and operational workflows. All that makes it sticky among large customers who increasingly treat Palantir as a mission-critical software partner. Expansion into vertical solutions and success in platform monetization (subscription plus consumption-based fees) contributed to stronger revenue visibility and improving operating leverage. As profitability metrics advanced, market skepticism diminished and the multiple expanded.

2. AppLovin (APP)
AppLovin is another monster stock in 2025. The company developed a mobile app ecosystem to help developers monetize their work. The company is ad-tech and mobile-software player that combines effective user-acquisition tools, a growing independent game publishing arm, and targeted monetization services to grow earnings by triple digits in each of the past 4 quarters. In 2025, the company benefited from robust mobile-ad demand, improvements in measurement and privacy-safe targeting, and a higher-margin mix of platform services. Strategic investments in creative optimization, in-app commerce, and cross-promotion improved ROI for advertisers and developers, boosting revenue per active user and driving solid margin improvements.

3. General Electric (GE)
General Electric’s (yes the giant industrial company) stock has soared this year. GE’s turnaround gained traction recently thanks in part to Trump’s made in America policies. GE is a leader in aviation, renewable-energy equipment, grid technologies, and many other important industries in our economy. The company has been able to focus on higher-value services and long-term service agreements which increased recurring revenue and smoothed cyclicality. Capital redeployment toward high-return businesses, debt reduction, and portfolio simplification enhanced investor confidence. Renewable and electrification tailwinds — particularly in gas turbines and wind-turbine services — supported a favorable outlook for orders and backlog conversion. All this has helped GE become one of the strongest performing mega cap stocks in 2025.

4. Oracle (ORCL)
Oracle’s stock is an absolute monster stock. The stock vaulted over 40% after its most recent earnings report. That move made Larry Ellison the richest man in the world, surpassing Elon Musk! Oracle’s recent pivot to multi-year cloud based services has been a huge win. The company has emphasized autonomous database capabilities and verticalized cloud stacks and all that led to massive earnings and revenue growth. Subscription and cloud services growth accelerated as enterprise customers migrated mission-critical workloads to Oracle’s Gen2 and industry-focused cloud offerings. All this has helped sales and revenue grow.

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5. Uber (UBER)
Uber has grown far beyond just being a ride-hailing app. Today, it’s a global platform that moves people, food, and goods across dozens of countries—and in 2025, the company really hit its stride. Uber leaned on a multi-pronged growth playbook: the rebound (and expansion) of ride-share demand, profitable scaling of its delivery and logistics businesses, and new ways to monetize the platform through dynamic pricing, subscription offerings, and enterprise partnerships have all helped the stocks rally. At the same time, driver utilization and overall platform efficiency improved, which boosted unit economics. International market recoveries added another layer of growth, while Uber’s heavy investment in routing technology, machine learning, and bundling rides with delivery helped expand margins and strengthen market share against local rivals.

6. RTX (RTX)
RTX, the aerospace and defense giant formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, has been steadily reshaping itself into a more focused industry leader. That transformation paid off in 2025. Global defense budgets remained elevated, aerospace supply chains continued to improve, and commercial aerospace services proved resilient—all of which fueled organic growth. RTX also leaned on its reliable aftermarket and services revenue, while operational efficiencies and selective divestitures helped strengthen margins. With strong free cash flow, the company was able to buy back stock and reduce debt—moves that reassured investors looking for balance sheet discipline during a year of economic uncertainty.

7. Broadcom (AVGO)
Broadcom has built a unique business that combines its world-class semiconductor products with a fast-growing software portfolio. That mix gives the company both steady hardware revenue and recurring, high-margin software income—a rare balance in the tech world. In 2025, Broadcom saw strong demand for networking gear, data center connections, and broadband and AI infrastructure. On the software side, margins have been stable and predictable. Broadcom has also benefited handsomely from the growth in AI.

8. Nvidia (NVDA)
Nvidia continued to dominate and remains a standout leader in the AI, Crypto, Graphics, and gaming space. Strong adoption of generative AI workloads across hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers kept demand for Nvidia’s data-center GPUs extremely high. Nvidia is a great example of a leading stock that has been leading for years. If you look at a monthly chart of Nvidia, you’ll see a very impressive uptrend. There’s a strong chance this uptrend will continue as we head into Q4 2025 and beyond.

9. Goldman Sachs (GS)
Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s most influential investment banks, stood out from its peers in 2025. The firm saw stronger investment banking activity, steady inflows into its asset-management arm, and solid trading revenues. A rebound in mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets deals—especially in key regions—helped boost results. Goldman also secured lucrative advisory work on corporate restructurings and strategic acquisitions. On top of that, tight expense control and smarter use of capital drove higher returns and profitability. Its growing consumer and private-wealth businesses added another layer of stability, helping smooth out earnings in what’s often a cyclical industry.

10. Philip Morris International (PM)

Philip Morris International, best known for its iconic cigarette brands, has been reshaping itself into a broader smoke-free and nicotine-focused company. That transition gained real traction in 2025. The company’s heated tobacco and vaping products continued to win over consumers, driving growth even as traditional cigarette volumes declined. Strong demand for its IQOS platform and other reduced-risk products helped boost both revenue and margins. At the same time, Philip Morris managed costs tightly and generated solid cash flow, which supported dividends and buybacks—key priorities for investors. The result was a more balanced, forward-looking business model that’s less dependent on traditional tobacco sales.

Key themes tying these names together

Leadership in structural growth markets: AI compute, cloud, aerospace/defense, and mobile monetization.Mix shifts to recurring, higher-margin revenues: software, services, aftermarket.Strong cash generation: enabling buybacks, debt reduction, or M&A to increase shareholder returns.Operational improvement and disciplined capital allocation: reduced execution risk and supported multiple expansion.Risks and watch points

Macroeconomic sensitivity: Several names (GE, RTX, GS) remain cyclical and could see earnings pressure if growth slows.Regulation and geopolitics: Defense, semiconductors, tobacco alternatives, and AI infrastructure face regulatory and cross-border risks that can affect revenue and margin outcomes.Competition and execution: Fast-moving spaces (AI, cloud, ad-tech) require continual product execution; missteps could compress expected growth.Conclusion
These are the 10 strongest performing mega cap stocks in 2025. For the most part, these companies are able to grow their earnings, revenue, and have predictable cash flow. While each stock carries company-specific risks, the ten strongest stocks in 2025 reflect the strongest mega cap stocks in 2025. Barring some unforeseen sell off, these stocks can continue to lead as we head into Q4 and beyond.

Disclaimer:

These are not buy ideas & no investment advice is being given.
Everything is for informational and educational purposes only.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.

AnaptysBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANAB) announced on Tuesday that it plans to explore separating its business into two independent, publicly traded companies.

Referred to as “Royalty Management Co” and “Biopharma Co,” the two companies’ different business models enable investors to align their investment philosophies and portfolio allocation with each company’s strategic opportunities and financial objectives.

“Anaptys is strategically positioned with multiple attractive, high-potential assets…,” said Daniel Faga, president and chief executive officer of Anaptys.

Royalty Management Co ProfileUpon completion, Royalty Management Co will hold and continue to manage the rights to the potential substantial Jemperli royalties from GSK Plc (NYSE:GSK) and imsidolimab milestones and royalties from Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:VNDA) with a focus on protecting and returning value of the royalties to its shareholders.

GSK recently announced Jemperli sales of $262 million in Q2 2025 and $482 million in the first half of 2025.

GSK has continued to guide approximately $2.7 billion in peak sales for Jemperli in monotherapy indications.

In addition to the marketed indications in endometrial cancer and dMMR solid tumors, GSK is conducting multiple registrational and proof-of-concept studies for Jemperli in additional indications for monotherapy and combinations.

Also Read: AnaptysBio’s Arthritis Drug Matches Top Therapies In Phase 2 Trial, Analyst Sees Turning Point

For imsidolimab, under the financial collaboration with Vanda, Royalty Management Co would be eligible to receive up to $35 million for future sales milestones and regulatory approvals, including a $5 million milestone upon U.S. FDA approval, in addition to a 10% royalty on net sales. Vanda anticipates FDA BLA submission for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) in the second half of 2025.

Biopharma Co ProfileBiopharma Co will be a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and potentially commercializing therapeutics for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, including rosnilimab, ANB033 and ANB101.

Rosnilimab, a pathogenic T cell depleter, has completed a Phase 2b trial in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It’s also in a Phase 2 trial for ulcerative colitis (UC). Topline data through Week 12 is expected to be available in November or December 2025.

Anaptys is assessing multiple strategic paths forward for rosnilimab, including securing a global partnership. The outcome of this assessment could impact how the economic value of rosnilimab is allocated between Royalty Management Co. and Biopharma Co.

Upon completion, Biopharma Co. will have a new name and sufficient capital to fund operations for at least two years.

Anaptys anticipates the separation of Biopharma Co. will be completed by year-end 2026.

After the separation, Daniel Faga, president and CEO of Anaptys, is anticipated to be the CEO of Biopharma Co.

Price Action: ANAB stock is up 28.95% at $30.01 at the last check on Tuesday.

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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCOM) (the “Company” or “Dime”), the parent company of Dime Community Bank (the “Bank”), announced that Dime sponsored the American Heart Association Heart Walk for 2025 on Long Island. Jeffrey Barber, Executive Vice President, was chosen as the Chairman of this year’s Heart Walk.

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Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. is the holding company for Dime Community Bank, a New York State-chartered trust company with over $14 billion in assets and the number one deposit market share among community banks on Greater Long Island (1).

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 ¹ Aggregate deposit market share for Kings, Queens, Nassau & Suffolk counties for community banks with less than $20 billion in assets.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- M. Keith Waddell, president and chief executive officer of global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half Inc. (NYSE: RHI), will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference in New York City on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Robert Half's investor presentation for the third quarter 2025 will be available on the company's website at roberthalf.com/investor-center/events-and-presentations on November 14.

About Robert Half

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm, connecting highly skilled job seekers with rewarding opportunities at great companies. We offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support, and we also provide executive search services. Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti, a global consulting firm that delivers internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions. In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune and, with Protiviti, has been named as a Fortune® Most Admired Company™ and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Explore talent solutions, research and insights at roberthalf.com.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health today announced it has been named "America's Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation" by Newsweek and Statista for the sixth consecutive year. Newsweek and Statista recently released the 2025 America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers list, which highlights 320 inpatient physical rehabilitation centers across the country. The list includes a record-breaking 66 Encompass Health hospitals across 27 states — the most hospitals included on the list for one provider.

According to Newsweek, "The facilities recognized on this list exemplify the best patient care practices in inpatient physical rehabilitation and set an example for others."

The ranking is based on four data pillars: quality metrics published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; results from a national online survey conducted by Newsweek among experts in the field; accreditation data provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center; and Google reviews, an indicator of patient satisfaction.

"Encompass Health's consistent presence on this prestigious list, with more hospitals included annually since its inception than any other provider, exemplifies our long-standing commitment to high-quality patient care and excellent outcomes," said Encompass Health President and CEO Mark Tarr. "Our decades of experience, unparalleled clinical expertise and deep commitment to personalized care make us the trusted choice for inpatient rehabilitation. We look forward to continuing to strengthen that trust with our patients, partners and communities."

Encompass Health hospitals provide essential rehabilitation services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain functional ability, independence and quality of life. Patients receive a minimum of three hours of intensive physical, occupational and/or speech therapy five days each week, as well as frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care. An interdisciplinary team of highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians create customized treatment plans to meet each patient's unique recovery goals.

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 170 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™ and Forbes' Most Trusted Companies in America. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, X, Instagram and Facebook.

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CPS Technologies Corp. (CPSH - Free Report) has reached a milestone with the award of a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer contract valued at $1.15 million from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command. The contract, spanning two years, will support the company’s ongoing development of a controlled fragmentation tungsten warhead, initially targeting a 40mm variant.

Building on Phase I SuccessThis Phase II award represents a successful continuation of work completed under a prior Phase I program. Dr. Mark Occhionero, serving as the principal investigator, will lead the project using CPSH’s proprietary injection molding process for tungsten components. This approach offers a cost-effective and precise alternative to traditional machining methods, enhancing the potential for more efficient and accurate warhead designs.

CPS will partner with the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology’s Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center, known for its artillery research and testing expertise. Their collaboration will accelerate research efforts and strengthen the project’s technical foundation.

Notably, this award marks CPSH’s fifth new federally funded project in 2025 and the third successful Phase I-to-Phase II transition since June 2024. These achievements highlight the company’s growing recognition as a trusted partner for U.S. defense initiatives.

Strategic Implications for Long-Term GrowthThe contract is not just about near-term revenues; it underscores the long-term value of CPSH’s proprietary manufacturing capabilities. By applying its injection molding expertise to defense applications, the company is diversifying its revenue streams beyond its established presence in electric vehicles, Navy ships, 5G infrastructure, aerospace and ballistic armor products.

Repeated success in securing government-backed contracts also positions CPSH for sustained growth and strengthens its competitive edge. Each new award validates the company’s technological advantages while opening doors for collaborations with defense and research institutions.

Record Q2 Financial ResultsComplementing this contract win, CPSH recently announced record revenues of $8.1 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 61% surge from the same quarter last year. The quarter also produced a net income of $100,000, an impressive turnaround from a $900,000 net loss in the second quarter of 2024.

Management expressed confidence that 2025 would be the company’s best revenue year on record, citing continued strong demand across customer categories and efficiency improvements flowing through operations. With a 4-6-month visibility window on orders, the company sees clear momentum building for the second half of the year, supported by market demand and government-backed projects like the latest Army contract.

Looking AheadCPS Technologies’ dual track of securing high-value defense contracts and delivering record-setting financial performance signals a transformative year ahead. The company’s ability to innovate in advanced materials while expanding its role in critical national defense projects enhances its credibility and long-term growth trajectory.

If management’s confidence is any indication, 2025 may mark a turning point in CPSH’s journey from a niche material supplier to a strategically significant defense and technology partner.

Application is a preparatory stage supporting Nubank's long-term vision of expanding its customer-centric, tech-driven digital banking platform beyond Latin America

SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nubank (NYSE:NU), one of the world's largest digital financial services platforms, announced today that it has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) of the United States. This undertaking is aligned with the company’s intention to explore future international opportunities by evolving its regional platform into a global model. Pursuing a U.S. national bank charter positions Nubank to unlock new possibilities within the U.S. financial landscape.

"Today, our core focus remains on delivering growth in our existing markets, where we continue to see substantial opportunities for expansion. At the same time, applying for a U.S. national charter helps us better serve our existing customers based in the country and, in the future, connect with those who share similar financial needs and could benefit from our products and services,” said David Vélez, founder and CEO of Nu Holdings.

A national bank charter from the OCC will support Nubank's ability to innovate responsibly and scale efficiently in the U.S. market, eventually offering deposit accounts, credit card, lending and digital asset custody, reflecting the compliance-first mindset of its operations in Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. In Mexico, its subsidiary Nu Mexico received authorization to become a bank from the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) in April 2025, and awaits its final operational approval.

“Nubank's purpose continues to be to positively impact people's lives by offering best-in-class digital financial services. While there's work ahead, we believe that by working closely with regulators, we will soon be in a position to expand our offering to the broader U.S. market,“ added Cristina Junqueira, co-founder, Chief Growth Officer of Nu Holdings, and CEO of the emerging United States business, which will be a fully owned subsidiary of Nu Holdings. Cristina has relocated full time to the United States in a commitment to this endeavor.

The Board of Directors of the United States business will be composed by Roberto Campos Neto, former President of the Central Bank of Brazil, who will serve as Chairman of the Board; Cristina Junqueira; Youssef Lahrech, former Nu President and COO and current Nu Audit and Risk Committee observer; Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and current Chairman and CEO of Meridian Capital Group; and Kelley Morrell, former Blackstone Senior Managing Director, Chief Strategy Officer of CIT Group, and U.S. Treasury Department executive, and current Founder and Managing Partner of Highline Capital Management.

Nubank's Journey

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in São Paulo, Nubank has rapidly grown to become one of the world’s largest digital financial services platforms, serving nearly 123 million customers across Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. Nubank demonstrates strong financial results powered by an efficient and scalable business model that combines low cost to serve with growing returns. The company stands as one of the fastest-growing and profitable financial services companies globally, maintaining an activity rate above 83% and, in Q2 ’25, presented a record revenue of $3.7 billion, a 40% growth year-over-year, at a holding level.

Born with a mission to empower people by reinventing financial services and fighting complexity, the company launched a no-fee credit card, with the aim of tackling the most challenging financial vertical – lending – first. This 100% cloud-native platform proved to be a key differentiator, powering industry-leading data processing for product design, credit and risk models, and customer personalization. The savings account, launched in 2017, unlocked further growth by enabling a suite of products: personal loans, SME solutions, investments, and crypto. Today, the portfolio includes marketplace, insurance, and mobile plans, among others. This combination of products and services and a customer-centric approach differentiates Nubank from most digital banks by driving principality – today, the company is the main banking relationship for most of its active customers.

Nubank’s impact has been recognized by multiple awards, including Time 100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, Latin Finance’s Digital Bank of the Year and Forbes World’s Best Banks. Nubank has been publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 2021 under the ticker symbol NU.

Nubank worked closely with their advisors, Klaros Group, and counsel, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, in preparing the application.

About Nu

Nu is one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, serving over 122 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has been leading an industry transformation by leveraging data and proprietary technology to develop innovative products and services. Guided by its mission to fight complexity and empower people, Nu caters to customers’ complete financial journey, promoting financial access and advancement with responsible lending and transparency. The company is powered by an efficient and scalable business model that combines low cost to serve with growing returns. Nu’s impact has been recognized in multiple awards, including Time 100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Banks.